:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --primary-dark: #1E1B4B; /* Very deep purple/blue */
    --primary: #312E81;
    --primary-light: #4F46E5;
    
    --accent: #F97316; /* Energetic Orange */
    --accent-hover: #EA580C;
    --accent-light: #FFF7ED;
    
    --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --bg-light: #F8FAFC;
    --text-main: #0F172A;
    --text-muted: #64748B;
    
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    
    /* Variables */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --shadow-soft: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary-light));
    --gradient-text: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-light), #9333EA);
}

/* Base Styles (Mobile First) */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 90px; /* Offset for the fixed navbar */
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-bottom: 70px; /* Space for mobile sticky CTA */
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient-text);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline-block;
}

.animated-gradient {
    background-size: 200% auto;
    animation: gradientMove 3s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gradientMove {
    0% { background-position: 0% center; }
    100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

/* Typed.js Cursor */
.typed-cursor {
    color: var(--primary-light);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.section-padding { padding: 4rem 0; }
.section-light { background-color: var(--bg-light); }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mt-5 { margin-top: 3rem; }
.pt-5 { padding-top: 4rem; }
.pb-5 { padding-bottom: 4rem; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--accent);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -60%;
    width: 20%;
    height: 200%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    transition: all 0.7s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover::after {
    left: 120%;
}

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

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-light);
    color: var(--primary-light);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background-color: var(--primary-light); color: white; }

.btn-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: white;
}
.btn-glass:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-whatsapp {
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: white;
}
.btn-whatsapp:hover { background-color: #128C7E; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.5rem 1rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* Navigation */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.logo-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-light);
}
.navbar.scrolled .logo-icon { color: var(--primary); }
.hero .logo-icon { color: white; }
.navbar.scrolled.hero .logo-icon { color: var(--primary); }

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    color: white; /* Default for hero overlay */
}

.navbar.scrolled .logo-text { color: var(--primary-dark); }

.logo-main { font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.2rem; line-height: 1.1; letter-spacing: -0.5px;}
.logo-sub { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; opacity: 0.8;}

.nav-links {
    display: none; /* Hidden on mobile */
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.nav-actions .btn { display: none; } /* Hidden on mobile */
.nav-social {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: white;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
    background: none; border: none;
    color: white; font-size: 1.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.navbar.scrolled .mobile-menu-btn { color: var(--primary-dark); }

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

/* Mobile Menu Active State */
.nav-links.active {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    animation: slideDown 0.3s ease forwards;
}
.nav-links.active .nav-link {
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* 1. Hero Section */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden; /* Contain the parallax image */
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;
    z-index: -1;
}
.hero-bg img { width: 100%; height: 120%; object-position: top; will-change: transform; }
.hero-gradient {
    position: absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55) 100%);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-top: 150px;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-text {
    max-width: 650px;
    color: white;
}

.hero-visual {
    display: none; /* hidden on small mobile */
}

.hero-poster-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-poster-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px; /* added back in case image is rectangular */
    filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.5));
    transform: scale(1.05); 
}

.floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    animation: float-anim 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.fb-1 {
    top: -20px;
    left: -30px;
    background: var(--primary);
}

.fb-2 {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: -30px;
    background: var(--accent);
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

@keyframes float-anim {
    0% { transform: translateY(0px) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02); }
}

/* Home Contact Bar */
.home-contact-bar {
    background: white;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #eaeaea;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}
.contact-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* 1.5 Quick Search Finder */
.quick-search-section {
    margin: 2rem 0; 
    position: relative;
    z-index: 15;
}
.quick-search-box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: end;
    padding: 2rem;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.qs-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; text-align: left; }
.qs-group label { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-dark); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;}
.qs-group select {
    width: 100%; padding: 0.8rem 1rem; border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 8px; font-family: inherit; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-main);
    background: #f8fafc; outline: none; transition: 0.3s; cursor: pointer;
}
.qs-group select:focus { border-color: var(--primary-light); background-color: white; }
.qs-btn-group .btn { height: 100%; width: 100%; padding: 0.9rem; font-size: 1.05rem; }


.cb-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}
.cb-left strong {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.cb-left span {
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.cb-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 500px;
}
.cb-right i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .contact-bar-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

.badge-glow {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-benefits-inline {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.inline-benefit {
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.inline-benefit i {
    color: #25D366;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.value-add-section h3 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.value-adds-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.value-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--accent) !important;
}

.value-card .v-icon i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

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

.hero-trust p { font-size: 0.85rem; opacity: 0.8; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
.avatars { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.avatars img {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    margin-right: -12px;
}
.avatar-more {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent); color: white;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.8rem; z-index: 2;
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

/* Top Marquee Bar */
.top-marquee-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 75px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    z-index: 5;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: max-content;
    animation: marquee-scroll 25s linear infinite;
    padding-right: 3rem;
}

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

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}



.pro-country {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.pro-country:hover {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: var(--accent-light);
}

.svg-flag {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.pro-country:hover .svg-flag { transform: scale(1.1); border-color: var(--accent); }


/* 2. Destinations */
.section-title { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.8rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; letter-spacing: -0.5px;}
.section-desc { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 600px; }
.section-header.text-center .section-desc { margin: 0 auto; }

.country-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.country-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 300px;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.country-bg { width: 100%; height: 100%; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
.country-card:hover .country-bg { transform: scale(1.08); }

.country-content {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95), transparent);
    color: white;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.country-flag {
    font-size: 2rem;
    background: var(--glass-bg);
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.country-content h3 { color: white; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.country-content .tagline { font-size: 0.9rem; opacity: 0.9; margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* Partner Universities Marquee */
.marquee-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
}

.marquee-wrapper::before,
.marquee-wrapper::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.marquee-wrapper::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-light), transparent);
}

.marquee-wrapper::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-light), transparent);
}

.uni-img-marquee {
    display: flex;
    animation: scroll-left 40s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}

.uni-img-marquee:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.uni-img-item {
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    width: 260px;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.uni-img-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

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

.uni-img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,23,42,0.95), transparent);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    text-align: center;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes scroll-left {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .uni-img-item {
        width: 200px;
        height: 130px;
    }
    .marquee-wrapper::before,
    .marquee-wrapper::after {
        width: 40px;
    }
}

/* 3. Universities Section */
.uni-header-action { margin-top: 1rem; }

.uni-slider {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 0 2rem;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}
.uni-slider::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.uni-card {
    min-width: 280px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}

.uni-img { position: relative; height: 180px; }
.uni-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.rank-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1rem;
    background: var(--accent); color: white;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
}

.uni-info { padding: 1.5rem; }
.uni-info h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.uni-info p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;}
.uni-info p i { color: var(--primary-light); }

/* 4. Why Choose Us */
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.features-grid { display: grid; gap: 1.5rem; }
.feature-item {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--bg-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.f-icon {
    width: 45px; height: 45px;
    background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--accent);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.feature-item h4 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.feature-item p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* 5. Services */
.glass-morphism {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.glass-morphism:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); }

.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; text-align: left;}
.s-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--primary-light); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; font-size: 1.25rem; }
.service-card p { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* 6. Testimonials */
.testimo-marquee-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}
.testimo-marquee-wrapper::before,
.testimo-marquee-wrapper::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.testimo-marquee-wrapper::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-white), transparent);
}
.testimo-marquee-wrapper::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, var(--bg-white), transparent);
}
.testimo-marquee {
    display: flex;
    animation: scroll-left-testimo 35s linear infinite;
    width: max-content;
}
.testimo-marquee:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
.testimo-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}
.testimo-card {
    width: 350px; flex-shrink: 0; text-align: left;
    background: var(--bg-white); padding: 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); border: 1px solid var(--bg-light);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.testimo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
@keyframes scroll-left-testimo {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimo-marquee-wrapper::before,
    .testimo-marquee-wrapper::after {
        width: 40px;
    }
    .testimo-card {
        width: 300px;
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
}
.quote-icon { font-size: 2rem; color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.feedback { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--text-main); font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.student-profile { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; }
.student-profile img { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%; }
.student-info h5 { margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.student-info span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* 7. CTA (Critical) */
.cta-section { background-color: var(--primary-dark); }
.cta-container {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: white; padding: 4rem 2rem;
}
.cta-title { color: white; font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem); margin-bottom: 1rem;}
.cta-desc { font-size: 1.1rem; opacity: 0.9; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.cta-buttons { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; align-items: center; }

.pulse-anim { animation: pulse 1.5s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.9); }
    70% { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 0 0 25px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(249, 115, 22, 0); }
}

/* 8. Blog Section */
.blog-grid { display: grid; gap: 2rem; grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
.blog-card {
    background: var(--bg-white); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); display: block;
}
.blog-card img { height: 200px; width: 100%; transition: transform 0.3s; }
.blog-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-content { padding: 1.5rem; }
.blog-date { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; }
.blog-card h4 { margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--primary-dark);}
.read-more { color: var(--primary-light); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;}

/* 9. Footer */
.footer { background: var(--text-main); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); padding-top: 4rem; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
.brand p { margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.footer-logo .logo-main { color: white; }
.footer-logo .logo-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.social-icons { display: flex; gap: 1rem; }
.social-icons a { 
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); 
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; transition: 0.3s;
}
.social-icons a:hover { background: var(--accent); }
.footer h4 { color: white; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.footer ul li { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.footer ul a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.contact-ul li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.8rem; }
.contact-ul i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 1.2rem; }
.footer-bottom { text-align: center; border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding: 1.5rem 0; margin-top: 3rem; font-size: 0.85rem;}

/* Mobile Sticky CTA */
.mobile-sticky-cta {
    display: flex;
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    z-index: 999;
}
.sticky-btn {
    flex: 1; padding: 1rem; text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.btn-call { color: var(--primary-dark); }
.btn-wa { background: #25D366; color: white; }

@keyframes wa-bounce {
    0%, 60%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    15% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
    30% { transform: translateY(0); }
    45% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

.floating-wa { display: none; } /* Hidden on mobile */

/* Animations */
.fade-in-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: 0.8s ease; }
.fade-in-left { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); transition: 0.8s ease; }
.fade-in-right { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); transition: 0.8s ease; }
.zoom-in { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.9); transition: 0.8s ease; }
.fade-in-up.active, .fade-in-left.active, .fade-in-right.active { opacity: 1; transform: translate(0); }
.zoom-in.active { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.delay-100 { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.delay-200 { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.delay-300 { transition-delay: 300ms; }
.delay-400 { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.delay-500 { transition-delay: 500ms; }

/* Back to Top Button */
.back-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 95px; /* Positioned above the floating WA button */
    right: 20px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: var(--primary-light);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 998;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.back-to-top-btn.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}
/* 10. Global UI Modal */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.modal-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto;
}
.modal-container {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    width: 95%; max-width: 500px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem; position: relative;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.modal-close {
    position: absolute; top: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05); color: var(--text-main);
    border: none; border-radius: 50%;
    width: 35px; height: 35px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer; transition: 0.3s;
}
.modal-close:hover {
    background: var(--accent); color: white;
}
.modal-header h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem; color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-size: 1.5rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--bg-light);
    padding-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.modal-body ul {
    list-style: none; padding: 0;
}
.modal-body ul li {
    margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5;
}
.modal-body ul li strong {
    color: var(--text-main); display: block; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Modal Form Styles */
.modal-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}
.modal-form label {
    display: block; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; color: var(--text-main);
}
.modal-form input, .modal-form select {
    width: 100%; padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--bg-light); border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: inherit; transition: 0.3s; background: #f8fafc;
}
.modal-form input:focus, .modal-form select:focus {
    outline: none; border-color: var(--primary-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.1); background: white;
}
.modal-form .btn-submit {
    width: 100%; margin-top: 1rem; justify-content: center;
}

/* 11. Intake Alert Notification */
.intake-alert {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    width: 350px;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15);
    z-index: 9998; /* Just below global modal */
    transform: translateX(-150%);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}
.intake-alert.show {
    transform: translateX(0);
}
.intake-alert-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}
.intake-alert-close:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: white;
}
.intake-alert-content {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 20px;
}
.intake-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
}
.intake-text h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 5px; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.intake-text p {
    font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.4;
}

.intake-alert .btn-primary {
    animation: alert-bounce 2.5s infinite;
}
.intake-alert .btn-primary:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes alert-bounce {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    40% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
    60% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

/* Desktop Breakpoints */
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    body { padding-bottom: 0; }
    .mobile-sticky-cta { display: none; }
    
    .floating-wa {
        display: flex;
        position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px;
        width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 50%;
        background: #25D366; color: white; font-size: 2rem;
        align-items: center; justify-content: center;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover); z-index: 999; transition: transform 0.3s;
        animation: wa-bounce 3s infinite;
    }
    .floating-wa:hover { transform: scale(1.1); animation: none; }
    
    .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }
    .nav-link { color: white; font-weight: 500; }
    .navbar.scrolled .nav-link { color: var(--text-main); }
    .nav-link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
    
    .nav-actions .btn { display: inline-flex; }
    .nav-social { display: inline-block; }
    .navbar.scrolled .nav-social { color: #25D366; }
    .mobile-menu-btn { display: none; }
    
    .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 4rem; }
    .hero-visual { display: block; }
    .hero-buttons { flex-direction: row; }
    .value-adds-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    
    .country-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; align-items: center; }
    .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    .cta-buttons { flex-direction: row; }
    .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.5fr; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .country-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
    .uni-header-action { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-end;}
}

/* Mobile Specific Hero Layout for Custom Image Full-Visibility */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Base Mobile Layout Tweaks */
    body {
        padding-bottom: 60px; /* Space for sticky mobile CTA */
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    .section-padding {
        padding: 3.5rem 0; /* Reduce massive vertical gaps on mobile */
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }
    .container {
        padding: 0 1.25rem;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
        display: block;
        padding-top: 75px; /* Navbar height */
        background: var(--text-main); /* Dark background to match */
    }
    
    .hero-bg {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        z-index: 0;
    }
    
    .hero-bg img {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
        display: block;
        object-fit: contain; /* Prevents absolutely any cropping on mobile */
        object-position: center;
    }
    
    /* Erase the solid gradient over the image but leave a tiny fade at the bottom */
    .hero-gradient {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,42,0) 50%, rgba(15,23,42,1) 100%);
    }
    
    /* Make sure the text scales appropriately below the image */
    .hero-content {
        padding-top: 1.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .quick-search-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 1.5rem; gap: 1rem;}
    .qs-btn-group .btn { padding: 1rem; margin-top: 0.5rem; }
    .quick-search-section { margin-top: 1rem; }

    /* Specific Mobile UI Optimizations */
    .contact-bar-inner {
        padding: 1rem 0;
        gap: 1rem;
    }
    .cb-left strong {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .cb-left span {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .hero-benefits-inline {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; /* Create a tight 2x2 grid on mobile */
        gap: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }
    .inline-benefit {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .country-grid {
        display: flex;
        overflow-x: auto;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        gap: 1rem;
        padding-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    .country-grid::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
    .country-card {
        min-width: 70vw;
        height: 250px;
        scroll-snap-align: start;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .country-content {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem 1.2rem;
    }
    .country-content h3 {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .country-flag {
        width: 40px; height: 40px; 
        margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
    }
    .uni-card {
        min-width: 75vw;
    }
    .why-grid, .features-grid, .value-adds-grid {
        gap: 2rem;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        gap: 2rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .footer-col {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .social-icons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .contact-ul {
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    /* Mobile intake alert */
    .intake-alert {
        bottom: 85px; /* Above the mobile sticky CTA */
        left: 50%;
        transform: translate(-50%, 150%);
        width: 90%;
        max-width: 360px;
    }
    .intake-alert.show {
        transform: translate(-50%, 0);
    }
}

/* ------------------------------------- */
/* University Page Filter Sidebar UI */
/* ------------------------------------- */
.page-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr; gap: 2rem; align-items: start; }
.filter-sidebar { padding: 1.5rem; top: 100px; position: sticky; max-height: calc(100vh - 120px); overflow-y: auto; }
.filter-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
.filter-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--bg-light); border-radius: 5px; }
.filter-header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-bottom: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-light); }
.filter-header h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin: 0; color: var(--primary-dark); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.btn-link { background: none; border: none; color: var(--text-muted); cursor: pointer; text-decoration: underline; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.btn-link:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.filter-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.filter-group h4 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--primary-dark); margin-bottom: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; }
.filter-group label { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-main); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; cursor: pointer; transition: color 0.2s;}
.filter-group label:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.filter-group input[type="checkbox"] { width: 16px; height: 16px; accent-color: var(--accent); cursor: pointer; }
.filter-select { width: 100%; padding: 0.6rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; color: var(--text-main); font-family: inherit; outline: none; transition: 0.3s; }
.filter-select:focus { border-color: var(--primary-light); }
.intake-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 0.5rem; }
.range-inputs { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.range-inputs input { width: 100%; padding: 0.6rem; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 6px; font-size: 0.9rem; outline: none; transition: 0.3s;}
.range-inputs input:focus { border-color: var(--primary-light); }
.range-inputs span { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

.search-input-wrapper { position: relative; }
.search-input-wrapper i { position: absolute; left: 0.8rem; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 1.1rem; }

.d-md-none { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .page-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .filter-sidebar { position: static; max-height: none; display: none; margin-bottom: 2rem; z-index: 10; }
    .filter-sidebar.show { display: block; animation: slideDown 0.3s ease; }
    .d-md-none { display: block; }
}
/* ------------------------------------- */


/* Animated Logo Glow */
@keyframes premiumGlow {
    0% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4)); }
    50% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.95)); }
    100% { filter: drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4)); }
}
.logo {
    animation: premiumGlow 3s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.logo:hover {
    transform: scale(1.03);
    animation: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(56, 189, 248, 1));
}

/* Mobile Overrides for WhatsApp Floating Button */
.mobile-sticky-cta { display: none !important; }
.floating-wa {
    display: flex !important;
    position: fixed !important; 
    bottom: 25px !important; 
    right: 20px !important;
    width: 60px !important; 
    height: 60px !important; 
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    background: #25D366 !important; 
    color: white !important; 
    font-size: 2rem !important;
    align-items: center !important; 
    justify-content: center !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4) !important; 
    z-index: 9999 !important; 
    transition: transform 0.3s !important;
    animation: wa-bounce 3s infinite !important;
}
.floating-wa:hover { transform: scale(1.1) !important; animation: none !important; }

/* White Navbar Global Override */
.navbar {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.05) !important;
}
.navbar .nav-link {
    color: var(--text-main) !important;
}
.navbar .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}
.navbar .logo-main {
    color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
}
.navbar .logo-sub {
    color: var(--text-muted) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.navbar .nav-social {
    color: #25D366 !important;
}
.navbar .mobile-menu-btn {
    color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
}

/* Reduce Homepage Size Override */
.hero {
    min-height: 60vh !important;
    height: auto !important;
    padding-bottom: 3rem !important;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: 75vh !important;
    }
}
.hero-content {
    padding-top: 100px !important; 
}

/* Dedicated Mobile Sizing for Hero Title Area */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
    }
    .hero-text {
        padding: 0 5px !important;
    }
    .badge-glow {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .hero-content {
        padding-top: 70px !important; 
    }
    .hero-buttons {
        gap: 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .hero-buttons .btn {
        padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }
}