/* ============================================
   Siddhi Vinayak Global MedConnect — Design System
   ============================================ */

/* ---------- Google Fonts ---------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* ---------- CSS Custom Properties ---------- */
:root {
  /* Primary Navy Palette */
  --navy-50:  #eef2ff;
  --navy-100: #dbe4ff;
  --navy-200: #bac8ff;
  --navy-300: #91a7ff;
  --navy-400: #5c7cfa;
  --navy-500: #1e40af;
  --navy-600: #1a3a9e;
  --navy-700: #152e7a;
  --navy-800: #0f2159;
  --navy-900: #0a1744;
  --navy-950: #060e2a;

  /* Gold / Amber Accent */
  --gold-300: #fcd34d;
  --gold-400: #fbbf24;
  --gold-500: #f59e0b;
  --gold-600: #d97706;

  /* Neutral / Text */
  --slate-50:  #f8fafc;
  --slate-100: #f1f5f9;
  --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
  --slate-300: #cbd5e1;
  --slate-400: #94a3b8;
  --slate-500: #64748b;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-700: #334155;
  --slate-800: #1e293b;
  --slate-900: #0f172a;

  /* Semantic */
  --bg-primary: #ffffff;
  --bg-alt:     var(--slate-50);
  --bg-dark:    var(--navy-950);
  --text-primary: var(--slate-800);
  --text-muted:   var(--slate-500);
  --text-on-dark: #e2e8f0;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --space-xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-sm: 0.5rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4rem;
  --space-4xl: 6rem;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 50px;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0,0,0,0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 50px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  --shadow-gold: 0 4px 20px rgba(245,158,11,0.3);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms ease;
  --transition-base: 250ms ease;
  --transition-slow: 400ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --nav-height: 72px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: var(--nav-height);
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--bg-primary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

ul { list-style: none; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

/* ---------- Container ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-xl);
}

/* ---------- Section ---------- */
.section {
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  background: var(--navy-50);
  color: var(--navy-500);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  color: var(--slate-900);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mx-auto { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  background: rgba(10, 23, 68, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo {
  color: var(--navy-700);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a {
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--navy-600);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-toggle span {
  background: var(--slate-700);
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: white;
  z-index: 1001;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-logo .logo-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-500));
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo .logo-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-700));
  color: white;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-500);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: white;
}

.nav-links a.active {
  color: white;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-links a.nav-cta {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-500));
  color: var(--navy-900) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-links a.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245,158,11,0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-300), var(--gold-400));
  color: var(--navy-900) !important;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-700));
  color: white !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a.nav-cta:hover {
  color: white !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-600), var(--navy-800));
}

.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* Mobile Menu */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1001;
  padding: 4px;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #060e2a 0%, #0f2159 35%, #1a3a9e 70%, #2553c7 100%);
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -30%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 150%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,158,11,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation: heroGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30,64,175,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation: heroGlow 10s ease-in-out 2s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes heroGlow {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* Floating particles */
.hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-particles .particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(251,191,36,0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: particleFloat linear infinite;
}

@keyframes particleFloat {
  0%   { transform: translateY(100vh) rotate(0deg); opacity: 0; }
  10%  { opacity: 1; }
  90%  { opacity: 1; }
  100% { transform: translateY(-10vh) rotate(720deg); opacity: 0; }
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 720px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease forwards;
}

.hero-badge .badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold-400);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.3); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: white;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.2s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-500));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(226,232,240,0.85);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  max-width: 560px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.4s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.6s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-500));
  color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(245,158,11,0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: white;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.8s forwards;
  opacity: 0;
}

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

.hero-stat .stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.hero-stat .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(226,232,240,0.6);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Hero right visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: absolute;
  right: -5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 45%;
  max-width: 550px;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.15;
}

.hero-visual svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* ============================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================ */
.about {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.about-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-100), var(--navy-200));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

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

.about-image-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-image-badge .badge-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-600);
}

.about-image-badge .badge-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.about-text h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.about-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.about-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.highlight-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.highlight-item .hi-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--navy-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy-500);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-item .hi-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
}

/* ============================================
   STATS BAR
   ============================================ */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--bg-alt); /* Light background for the overall section */
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
}

.stats-grid-photo {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-md);
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-photo-box {
  background: #eaeff2; /* very light blue/gray to match the image boxes */
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.stat-photo-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.stat-photo-box .stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1e3a6a; /* dark blue text like in the image */
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-photo-box .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #556070; /* subtle gray text for the subtitle */
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .stats-grid-photo {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   WHY STUDY ABROAD
   ============================================ */
.why-abroad-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.why-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy-500), var(--gold-400));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.why-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.why-card .card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-50), var(--navy-100));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.why-card:hover .card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-700));
  color: white;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   UNIVERSITIES SECTION
   ============================================ */
.universities {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}

.uni-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.uni-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
}

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

.uni-card-header {
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-800));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.uni-card-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.uni-card-header .uni-emoji {
  font-size: 3rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2));
}

.uni-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-xl);
}

.uni-country {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background: var(--navy-50);
  color: var(--navy-600);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

.uni-card-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.uni-card-body .uni-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.uni-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.uni-detail .icon {
  color: var(--navy-400);
}

/* ============================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================ */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.service-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  transition: all var(--transition-slow);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--navy-200);
}

.service-card .svc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-50), var(--navy-100));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .svc-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-500));
  transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.05);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   HOW IT WORKS (TIMELINE)
   ============================================ */
.how-it-works {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.how-it-works::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(251,191,36,0.06), transparent 60%);
}

.how-it-works .section-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.how-it-works .section-title {
  color: white;
}

.how-it-works .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(226,232,240,0.65);
}

.timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  left: 12.5%;
  right: 12.5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-400), var(--navy-400), var(--gold-400));
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.timeline-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.step-number {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-500));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(251,191,36,0.15), var(--shadow-gold);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-number {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(251,191,36,0.2), 0 8px 30px rgba(245,158,11,0.4);
}

.step-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.timeline-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.timeline-step p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(226,232,240,0.55);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================ */
.testimonials {
  background: var(--bg-alt);
}

.testimonial-slider {
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.testimonial-card {
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.testimonial-inner {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-3xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-inner::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 30px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--navy-100);
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-200), var(--navy-400));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.testimonial-author-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-author-info p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.testimonial-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.testimonial-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--slate-300);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.testimonial-dot.active {
  background: var(--navy-500);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* ============================================
   ADMISSION FORM SECTION
   ============================================ */
.admission-section {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-800) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.admission-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251,191,36,0.06), transparent 60%);
}

.admission-section .section-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.admission-section .section-title {
  color: white;
}

.admission-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(226,232,240,0.65);
}

.admission-form-wrapper {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: var(--space-2xl) auto 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-2xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Progress Steps */
.form-progress {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.progress-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
}

.progress-step span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.progress-step.active span {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.progress-step.completed span {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.step-circle {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.progress-step.active .step-circle {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-500));
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(251,191,36,0.15);
}

.progress-step.completed .step-circle {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  border-color: #10b981;
  color: #10b981;
}

.progress-line {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  margin: 0 var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.progress-line.filled::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gold-400);
  animation: lineFill 0.4s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes lineFill {
  from { width: 0; }
  to { width: 100%; }
}

/* Form Steps */
.form-step {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeStepIn 0.4s ease;
}

.form-step.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeStepIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.form-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.form-step h3 i {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* Admission form inputs (dark theme override) */
.admission-form .form-group label {
  color: rgba(226,232,240,0.75);
}

.admission-form .form-group input,
.admission-form .form-group select,
.admission-form .form-group textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: white;
}

.admission-form .form-group input::placeholder,
.admission-form .form-group textarea::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.admission-form .form-group input:focus,
.admission-form .form-group select:focus,
.admission-form .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(251,191,36,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.admission-form .form-group select option {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: white;
}

/* Form Navigation */
.form-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  padding-top: var(--space-lg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.btn-next, .btn-prev {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-next {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-500));
  color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-next:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245,158,11,0.4);
}

.btn-prev {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.btn-prev:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: white;
}

.admission-submit {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16,185,129,0.3);
}

.admission-submit:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(16,185,129,0.4) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .admission-form-wrapper {
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
  }
  .progress-line {
    width: 30px;
  }
  .progress-step span {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
}

/* ============================================
   CONTACT / CTA SECTION
   ============================================ */
.contact {
  background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.contact-form {
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.contact-form h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  background: var(--slate-50);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--navy-400);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30,64,175,0.1);
  background: white;
}

.form-group textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-700));
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-600), var(--navy-800));
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* Contact Info */
.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.info-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.info-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-500), var(--navy-700));
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.info-item p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.whatsapp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37,211,102,0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  background: #20bd5a;
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy-950);
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: var(--space-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo .logo-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-500));
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(226,232,240,0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(226,232,240,0.6);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(226,232,240,0.5);
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: var(--space-xl);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(226,232,240,0.4);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(226,232,240,0.4);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* ============================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP
   ============================================ */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  animation: whatsappPulse 2s ease infinite;
  border: none;
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
}

@keyframes whatsappPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.4), 0 0 0 10px rgba(37,211,102,0.1); }
}

/* ============================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Stagger delays for children */
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.19s; }
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.26s; }
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.33s; }
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* ============================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================ */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-xl); }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid-photo { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-content { max-width: none; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: white;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    padding: 100px 20px 40px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
    transition: right var(--transition-slow);
    z-index: 1000;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    color: var(--slate-700);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
  }

  .nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--navy-700);
  }

  .nav-links a::after {
    background: var(--navy-500);
  }

  .nav-links.open {
    right: 0;
  }

  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

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

  .timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }

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

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .hero-stats {
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }

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

  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-md);
  }

  .section {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }

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

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

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

/* ============================================
   PAGE LOADER
   ============================================ */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #060e2a, #0f2159);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
}

.page-loader.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.loader-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  animation: loaderBounce 1.2s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes loaderBounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.1); }
}

.loader-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: white;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.loader-bar {
  width: 200px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.loader-fill {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-400), var(--gold-500));
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: loaderProgress 1.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes loaderProgress {
  0%   { width: 0; }
  50%  { width: 70%; }
  100% { width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================
   SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
   ============================================ */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-400), var(--navy-400), var(--gold-500));
  z-index: 10001;
  transition: width 50ms linear;
}

/* ============================================
   CURSOR GLOW (desktop only)
   ============================================ */
.cursor-glow {
  position: fixed;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(251,191,36,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTON RIPPLE EFFECT
   ============================================ */
.btn, .btn-submit, .whatsapp-btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: rippleEffect 0.6s ease-out forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes rippleEffect {
  to { transform: scale(4); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ============================================
   TEXT SHIMMER
   ============================================ */
.hero-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-300), var(--gold-500), var(--gold-300));
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: textShimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

/* ============================================
   3D TILT CARD SHINE
   ============================================ */
.why-card, .uni-card, .service-card {
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  perspective: 1000px;
}

.card-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0) 40%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0) 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.why-card:hover .card-shine,
.uni-card:hover .card-shine,
.service-card:hover .card-shine {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ============================================
   FLOATING BADGE ANIMATION (About section)
   ============================================ */
.about-image-badge {
  animation: floatBadge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

/* ============================================
   ENHANCED SERVICE CARD HOVER
   ============================================ */
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(30,64,175,0.03), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}

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

/* ============================================
   UNIVERSITY CARD FLAG ANIMATION
   ============================================ */
.uni-card-header .uni-emoji {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.uni-card:hover .uni-emoji {
  transform: scale(1.3) rotate(-5deg);
}

/* ============================================
   TIMELINE STEP GLOW
   ============================================ */
.timeline-step:hover .step-number {
  animation: stepGlow 1.5s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes stepGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(251,191,36,0.15), var(--shadow-gold); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(251,191,36,0.1), 0 0 30px rgba(245,158,11,0.3); }
}

/* ============================================
   SCROLL-TRIGGERED SCALE
   ============================================ */
.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.reveal-scale.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* ============================================
   PARALLAX SECTIONS
   ============================================ */
.parallax-bg {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.1s linear;
}

/* ============================================
   SOCIAL ICON BOUNCE
   ============================================ */
.footer-social a:hover {
  animation: socialBounce 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes socialBounce {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  40%  { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  60%  { transform: translateY(-4px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-2px); }
}

/* ============================================
   NAV LOGO ICON SPIN
   ============================================ */
.nav-logo:hover .logo-icon {
  animation: logoSpin 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

@keyframes logoSpin {
  0%   { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.1); }
  100% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
}

/* ============================================
   FORM INPUT FOCUS ANIMATION
   ============================================ */
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  animation: inputFocusPulse 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes inputFocusPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(30,64,175,0.2); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(30,64,175,0.1); }
}

/* ============================================
   ENHANCED WHATSAPP BUTTON
   ============================================ */
.floating-whatsapp::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: whatsappRing 3s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes whatsappRing {
  0%   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.4; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ============================================
   STATS NUMBER GLOW
   ============================================ */
.stat-item .stat-number {
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(251,191,36,0.3);
}

/* ============================================
   HERO BADGE FLOAT
   ============================================ */
.hero-badge {
  animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease forwards, badgeFloat 4s ease-in-out 1s infinite;
}

@keyframes badgeFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* ============================================
   LOGO IMAGE SIZING & TEXT ALIGNMENT
   ============================================ */
.nav-logo .logo-img {
  height: 50px;
  width: 50px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo .logo-img {
  transform: scale(0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.nav-logo .logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-left: 5px;
}

.nav-logo .logo-text small {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-logo .logo-text small {
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 65px;
  width: 65px;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: white;
  border: 2px solid white;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.footer-logo span {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: white;
}

.footer-logo small {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}