/* ==========================================================================
   SummitConsult - Core Design System & Tokens
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Color Palette Tokens */
  --bg-primary: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-secondary: #F5F8FC;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-subtle: #F1F5F9;
  --navy-primary: #163B65;
  --navy-dark: #0D233D;
  --navy-light: #1E4E85;
  --blue-accent: #2878F0;
  --blue-accent-hover: #1D63D0;
  --blue-soft: #EFF6FF;
  --text-primary: #172B4D;
  --text-secondary: #64748B;
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;
  --text-light: #F8FAFC;
  --border-color: #E2E8F0;
  --border-focus: #2878F0;
  --success-color: #059669;
  --success-bg: #ECFDF5;
  --error-color: #DC2626;
  --error-bg: #FEF2F2;

  /* Typography Tokens */
  --font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Manrope', 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* Elevation / Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(22, 59, 101, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(22, 59, 101, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(22, 59, 101, 0.08);
  --shadow-hover: 0 16px 40px rgba(40, 120, 240, 0.12);

  /* Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.25s ease;
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

/* Accessibility: Skip to Content */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--blue-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 9999;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 20px;
}

/* Accessibility: Focus visible */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--blue-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* Section Common Styling */
.section {
  padding: 96px 0;
}
.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #2563eb !important;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title,
.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f2238 !important;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569 !important;
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

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

/*Buttons*/

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  line-height: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--blue-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(40, 120, 240, 0.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary:focus-visible {
  background-color: var(--blue-accent-hover);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(40, 120, 240, 0.35);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  border-color: var(--border-color);
}
.btn-secondary:hover, .btn-secondary:focus-visible {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--blue-soft);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn:disabled, .btn[aria-disabled="true"] {
  opacity: 0.65;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/*Header & Navigation*/

.site-header {
  position: -webkit-sticky !important;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  z-index: 1050 !important;
  overflow: visible;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

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

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex: 1 1 0%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.brand-mark {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
}

.brand-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #1e293b;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--blue-accent);
}

.nav-link.active {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -3px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--blue-accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 16px;
  flex: 1 1 0%;
}

.header-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--blue-accent);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.header-cta-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--blue-accent-hover);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  padding: 70px 0 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5F8FC 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-heading .highlight {
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(22, 59, 101, 0.12);
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-badge-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: -16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(22, 59, 101, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transform: rotate(2deg);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.hero-badge-card:hover {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.03);
}

.hero-badge-card svg {
  color: var(--blue-accent);
}

.hero-badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-badge-text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Trust / Key Highlights Bar
   ========================================================================== */

.trust-section {
  padding: 24px 0 48px 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.trust-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.trust-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-content h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.trust-content p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Section
   ========================================================================== */

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-intro-col {
  padding-right: 12px;
}

.about-image-col {
  height: 100%;
}

.about-image-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
}

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

.about-cards-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.about-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 20px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.about-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
}

.about-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-card-text h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.about-card-text p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Services Section
   ========================================================================== */

.services-header {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(40, 120, 240, 0.4);
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-benefits {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.service-benefits li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.service-benefits li svg {
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.service-cta-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-cta-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--blue-accent-hover);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Process Section
   ========================================================================== */

.process-header {
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.process-track {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.process-track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 26px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
  z-index: 1;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 12px;
}

.step-number {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--blue-accent);
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 120, 240, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.process-step:hover .step-number {
  background-color: var(--blue-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose Us Section
   ========================================================================== */

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.why-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
}

.why-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Insights / Practical Strategy Section
   ========================================================================== */

.insights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.insight-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.insight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.insight-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.insight-badge {
  background-color: var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.insight-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.insight-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.insight-link {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.insight-link:hover {
  color: var(--blue-accent-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Consultation Request & Contact Section
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-col {
  padding-right: 16px;
}

.contact-details-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.contact-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-detail-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-detail-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-detail-text a, .contact-detail-text p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.contact-detail-text a:hover {
  color: var(--blue-accent);
}

.feedback-trigger-box {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding: 20px;
  background-color: var(--blue-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(40, 120, 240, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.feedback-trigger-box p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Form Styles */
.form-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-label .required {
  color: var(--error-color);
}

.form-control {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(40, 120, 240, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: var(--error-color);
  background-color: #FFFDFD;
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.field-error {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--error-color);
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: none;
}
.field-error.active {
  display: block;
}

/* Honeypot hidden fields */
.trap-field {
  display: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
}

/* Checkbox */
.form-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.form-check-input {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--blue-accent);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-check-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-check-label a {
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Notification Banners */
.form-alert {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: none;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.form-alert.alert-success {
  background-color: var(--success-bg);
  color: var(--success-color);
  border: 1px solid rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
  display: flex;
}

.form-alert.alert-error {
  background-color: var(--error-bg);
  color: var(--error-color);
  border: 1px solid rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.25);
  display: flex;
}

/* Loading Spinner */
.spinner {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border-top-color: #FFFFFF;
  animation: spin 0.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ Section
   ========================================================================== */

.faq-list {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 48px auto 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-content {
  padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  display: none;
}
.faq-item.active .faq-content {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Modal Dialogs (Feedback & Privacy Policy)
   ========================================================================== */

.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(13, 35, 61, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.modal-backdrop.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 600px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px;
  animation: modalFadeIn 0.25s ease-out;
}
@keyframes modalFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}
.modal-close-btn:hover {
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

/* Star Rating Widget */
.rating-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.star-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.star-btn.active, .star-btn:hover, .star-btn:hover ~ .star-btn {
  color: #F59E0B;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  padding: 80px 0 32px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #1E293B;
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand .brand-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-brand .brand-tagline {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 16px 0 24px 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--blue-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Media Queries
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-badge-card {
    right: 12px;
  }
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .why-grid, .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .process-track {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .process-track::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 70px;
  }
  .header-actions .header-cta-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-heading {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .why-grid, .insights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MRVConsultants Component Extensions (Preserving exact brand palette)
   ========================================================================== */

.brand-logo-img {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}
.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Multilingual Language Switcher */
.lang-selector-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-right: 12px;
}
.lang-select {
  appearance: none;
  background: var(--bg-secondary) url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23163B65' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat right 10px center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 6px 30px 6px 12px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}
.lang-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  outline: none;
}

/* Sub-page Hero / Banner */
.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-soft) 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
  padding: 64px 0 48px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-align: center;
}
.page-banner-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.page-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.page-banner-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Contact Numbers Group inside Enquiry Form */
.contact-numbers-group {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-numbers-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.checkbox-inline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 12px 0 16px 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}
.checkbox-inline input[type="checkbox"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--blue-accent);
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.field-help-text {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-top: 5px;
  display: block;
}

/* Direct Contact Cards (CEO, MD, Hotline) */
.contact-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.contact-person-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.contact-person-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.contact-person-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--blue-soft);
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.contact-person-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-person-phone {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.contact-person-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
}
.contact-person-actions .btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Featured Language Classes Service Card */
.service-card.featured-language {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 2px solid var(--blue-accent);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .service-card.featured-language {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 24px;
  }
}

/* Destinations Cards Grid */
.destinations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.dest-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.dest-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.dest-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dest-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.dest-card:hover .dest-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.dest-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(22, 59, 101, 0.88);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.dest-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}
.dest-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.dest-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}
.dest-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Interactive Destination Details Modal */
.dest-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 35, 61, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 10000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}
.dest-modal.is-open {
  display: flex;
}
.dest-modal-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 650px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.dest-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 20px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}
.dest-modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}

/* Gallery Photo Grid & Lightbox Modal */
.gallery-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 32px 0 40px 0;
}
.filter-btn {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.filter-btn:hover, .filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--blue-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--blue-accent);
}
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}
.gallery-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}
.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}
.gallery-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gallery-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-thumb {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.gallery-caption {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-primary);
}
.gallery-cat-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: var(--blue-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* Fullscreen Lightbox */
.lightbox-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 35, 61, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 10001;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}
.lightbox-modal.is-open {
  display: flex;
}
.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 75vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.lightbox-caption {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -44px;
  right: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}
.lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}
.lightbox-nav:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.lightbox-prev { left: -70px; }
.lightbox-next { right: -70px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .lightbox-prev { left: 10px; }
  .lightbox-next { right: 10px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR (DARK NAVY WITH CONTACT, HOTLINE & SOCIALS)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background-color: #0f2238;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.top-bar svg {
  vertical-align: middle;
  display: block;
}

.top-bar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.top-bar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.top-bar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar-item:hover {
  color: #60a5fa;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.top-icon {
  color: #60a5fa;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.top-bar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.top-hotline-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background-color: #1d63d0;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-hotline-pill:hover {
  background-color: #1e40af;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.top-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  opacity: 0.88;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.social-fb { background-color: #1877f2; }
.social-wa { background-color: #25d366; }
.social-yt { background-color: #ff0000; }
.social-ig {
  background-color: #e1306c;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LANGUAGE SELECTOR (MATCHING IMAGE 1 HEADER)
   ========================================================================== */
.lang-selector-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang-selector-wrap:hover, .lang-selector-wrap:focus-within {
  border-color: #2563eb;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.lang-globe-icon {
  color: #475569;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.lang-select {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1e293b;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding-right: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   IMAGE 1 HERO SECTION OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section-v2 {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f0f7ff;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 65%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 82%),
    url('../images/hero/destinations-header.png');
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 84px 0 76px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-banner-content {
  max-width: 580px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-grid-v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-subtitle-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-subtitle-tag strong {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f2238;
}

.hero-title-v2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f2238 !important;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-title-v2 .hero-highlight-sub {
  display: block;
  color: #1d4ed8 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-desc-v2 {
  font-size: 1.025rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.hero-actions-v2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-actions-v2 .btn {
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Hero Visual Showcase */
.hero-visual-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(22, 59, 101, 0.12);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  background-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.hero-visual-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-floating-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-badge-top-left {
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
}

.hero-badge-top-right {
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
}

.hero-badge-bottom-left {
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
}

.hero-badge-thumb {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}

.hero-badge-info h5 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-badge-info span {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: #64748b;
  display: block;
}

.hero-airplane-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e40af;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   QUICK FEATURES BAR (6 ICON CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.quick-features-bar {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quick-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}

.quick-feature-item {
  padding: 16px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border-right: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.quick-feature-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.quick-feature-item:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.quick-feature-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quick-feature-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.quick-feature-text p {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEATURED STUDY DESTINATIONS (IMAGE 1 DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-destinations-section {
  padding: 64px 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.destinations-title-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.destinations-header-globe {
  color: #2563eb;
}

.destinations-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.dest-card-new {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.dest-card-new:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
}

.dest-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.dest-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.dest-card-new:hover .dest-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.dest-card-content {
  padding: 16px 18px 20px 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.dest-country-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.dest-country-title h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
}

.dest-country-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.dest-learn-btn {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Guide Steps Grid (How We Guide You) */
.guide-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.guide-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.guide-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
}
.guide-step-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.guide-step-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.guide-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .guide-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .guide-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

/* 4th Card: Explore All */
.dest-card-explore-all {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.dest-card-explore-all:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.explore-airplane-icon {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.explore-all-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1e40af;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.explore-all-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.explore-all-btn {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #1e40af;
  border: 1.5px solid #93c5fd;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.explore-all-btn:hover {
  background-color: #1e40af;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #1e40af;
}

/* Flag representations */
.flag-circle {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 13px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.flag-japan {
  background: #ffffff;
}
.flag-japan::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: #bc002d;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.flag-germany {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000000 33.3%, #dd0000 33.3%, #dd0000 66.6%, #ffce00 66.6%);
}

.flag-russia {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 33.3%, #0039a6 33.3%, #0039a6 66.6%, #d52b1e 66.6%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS & COMMITMENT SECTION (IMAGE 1 DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-cta-section {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 32px 0;
}

.stats-cta-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
}

.stats-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.stat-pill-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.stat-pill-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-value {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin: 2px 0;
}

.stat-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* Trophy Card */
.future-starts-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.trophy-icon-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #fef3c7;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.future-starts-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.future-starts-text p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.future-contact-btn {
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE IMAGE 2 REPRODUCTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef5ff 0%, #f4f8fe 50%, #e2effe 100%);
  padding: 48px 0;
}

.about-office-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-office-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
}

.about-office-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.vision-mission-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.vm-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.vm-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vm-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.vm-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.vm-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.vm-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.vm-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.vm-check-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #dbeafe;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Supporting you at every step 6 items */
.supporting-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.supporting-step-item {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px 14px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.supporting-step-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.supporting-step-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.supporting-step-item p {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Visit Vavuniya Office Section */
.vavuniya-office-section {
  padding: 56px 0;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.vavuniya-office-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.vavuniya-address-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.vavuniya-address-card:hover {
  border-color: #2563eb;
  background-color: #eff6ff;
}

.vavuniya-addr-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GOOGLE TRANSLATE HARMONIZATION & MOBILE RESPONSIVENESS
   ========================================================================== */
.goog-te-banner-frame.skiptranslate,
.goog-te-banner-frame,
iframe.goog-te-banner-frame {
  display: none !important;
}

body {
  top: 0px !important;
  position: static !important;
}

.goog-tooltip,
.goog-tooltip:hover {
  display: none !important;
}

.goog-text-highlight {
  background-color: transparent !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

#goog-gt-tt {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .quick-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .quick-feature-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  }
  .destinations-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stats-cta-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .stats-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .vision-mission-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .supporting-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .about-office-grid,
  .vavuniya-office-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-bar-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .top-bar-left {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .top-bar-item {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .hero-title-v2 {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }
  .quick-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .quick-feature-item {
    border-right: none;
  }
  .destinations-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .supporting-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stats-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header and Mobile Navigation (Supporting all screen sizes & port views)
   ========================================================================== */
.menu-toggle,
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 1002;
}

.menu-toggle:hover,
.nav-toggle:hover,
.menu-toggle:focus-visible,
.nav-toggle:focus-visible {
  border-color: #2563eb;
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  outline: none;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #0f2238;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1),
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2),
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3),
.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.header-cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
}

.mobile-nav-cta {
  display: none;
}

@keyframes slideDownMenu {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 70px;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }
  
  .brand-logo {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
  }

  .header-actions {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }

  .header-cta-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  .menu-toggle,
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #2563eb;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 34, 56, 0.16);
    padding: 20px 24px 28px 24px;
    z-index: 1060;
  }

  .main-nav.is-open {
    display: block !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 4px;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .nav-list li {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    transition: background 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
  }

  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link:focus-visible {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #2563eb;
  }

  .nav-link.active {
    background: #eff6ff;
    color: #2563eb;
    font-weight: 700;
  }

  .nav-link.active::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-nav-cta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  }

  .mobile-nav-hotline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    color: #0f2238;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
  }

  .mobile-nav-hotline:hover {
    background: #eff6ff;
    border-color: #2563eb;
    color: #2563eb;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM RESPONSIVE FLOATING LANGUAGE SWITCHER (BOTTOM-LEFT CORNER)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-lang-dock,
.mrvc-lang-switcher {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 9999;
  font-family: 'Poppins', var(--font-family), sans-serif;
}

.mrvc-lang-trigger {
  width: 168px;
  min-width: 160px;
  max-width: 180px;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #DCEBFF;
  border-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  font-family: 'Poppins', var(--font-family), sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #1E3A8A;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  outline: none;
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 250ms ease,
              color 250ms ease;
}

.mrvc-lang-trigger:hover,
.mrvc-lang-trigger:focus-visible,
.mrvc-lang-switcher.is-open .mrvc-lang-trigger {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #2563EB;
  color: #2563EB;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.24),
              0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
}

.mrvc-lang-globe {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mrvc-lang-label-desktop {
  display: inline-block;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: left;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mrvc-lang-label-mobile {
  display: none;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.mrvc-lang-caret {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #2563EB;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mrvc-lang-switcher.is-open .mrvc-lang-caret {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menu Card */
.mrvc-lang-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: calc(100% + 10px);
  left: 0;
  width: 224px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #DCEBFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  padding: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 250ms;
}

.mrvc-lang-dropdown.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mrvc-lang-dropdown-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 12px 10px 12px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #DCEBFF;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E3A8A;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.mrvc-lang-options-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mrvc-lang-option {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', var(--font-family), sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #1E3A8A;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  outline: none;
  transition: background-color 200ms ease,
              color 200ms ease,
              transform 200ms ease;
}

.mrvc-lang-option:hover,
.mrvc-lang-option:focus-visible {
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.mrvc-lang-option.is-active {
  background: #F4F8FF;
  color: #2563EB;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mrvc-lang-option-left {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mrvc-lang-flag {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mrvc-lang-name {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.mrvc-lang-check {
  color: #2563EB;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .floating-lang-dock,
  .mrvc-lang-switcher {
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
  }

  .mrvc-lang-trigger {
    width: 102px;
    min-width: 90px;
    max-width: 110px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 0 14px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }

  .mrvc-lang-label-desktop {
    display: none;
  }

  .mrvc-lang-label-mobile {
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .mrvc-lang-dropdown {
    width: 212px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT SECTION PORTRAIT CARD (REQUESTED IN USER PROMPT)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-portrait-card {
  margin-top: 24px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 34, 56, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.contact-portrait-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 34, 56, 0.12);
}

.contact-portrait-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.contact-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.contact-portrait-overlay {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE VIEWPORT OPTIMIZATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 60px; /* Space for floating language widget */
  }

  .top-bar {
    padding: 8px 0;
  }

  .top-bar-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .top-bar-left {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .top-bar-right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 6px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  }

  .top-bar-item {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-section-v2 {
    padding: 36px 0 44px 0;
  }

  .hero-grid-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }

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

  .hero-title-v2 {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .hero-desc-v2 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }

  .hero-actions-v2 {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hero-actions-v2 .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-visual-card {
    max-height: 320px;
  }

  .quick-features-bar {
    margin-top: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding: 16px 12px;
  }

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

  .quick-feature-item {
    border-right: none;
    padding: 12px 8px;
  }

  .destinations-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .dest-card-new {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .dest-card-image img {
    height: 200px;
  }

  .stats-cta-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

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

  .stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    padding: 12px 8px;
  }

  .future-starts-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .enquiry-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px !important;
  }

  .enquiry-form-card {
    padding: 20px 16px !important;
  }

  .contact-form-panel .enquiry-form-card {
    padding: 0 !important;
  }

  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 36px 0 28px 0;
  }

  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 64px;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .brand-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .brand-tagline {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-title-v2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .quick-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }

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

  .floating-lang-dock {
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
  }

  .floating-lang-pill {
    padding: 5px 12px 5px 10px;
  }

  .floating-lang-select {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
}





/* ==========================================================================
   BOOTSTRAP + MRVCONSULTANTS MOBILE NAVIGATION HARMONY
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .site-header {
    height: 70px !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }
  .header-container {
    overflow: visible !important;
  }
  .main-nav {
    display: none !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 100% !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #2563eb !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 34, 56, 0.16) !important;
    padding: 16px 20px 24px 20px !important;
    z-index: 1060 !important;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 70px) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
  }
  .main-nav.is-open {
    display: block !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
  }
  .nav-list {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 4px !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    list-style: none !important;
  }
  .nav-list li {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .nav-link {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    padding: 12px 14px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9 !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.15s ease !important;
  }
  .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-link:focus-visible {
    background: #eff6ff !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
  }
  .nav-link.active {
    background: #eff6ff !important;
    color: #2563eb !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
  }
  .nav-link.active::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   UNBLURRED PANORAMIC SUBPAGE HERO (MATCHING USER MOCKUPS)
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero-banner {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #f0f7ff;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 42%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 70%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%),
    url('../images/hero/destinations-header.png');
  background-position: right center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 72px 0 60px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.subpage-hero-content {
  max-width: 580px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.subpage-hero-content .badge {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
}

.subpage-hero-content .hero-title-v2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: #0f2238 !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.subpage-hero-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1d4ed8 !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.subpage-hero-content p {
  color: #334155 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .subpage-hero-banner {
    padding: 48px 0 40px 0;
    background-image: 
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 85%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 100%),
      url('../images/hero/destinations-header.png');
    background-position: 70% center;
  }
  
  .subpage-hero-content .hero-title-v2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .subpage-hero-banner {
    padding: 36px 0 32px 0;
    background-image: 
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) 65%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 100%),
      url('../images/hero/destinations-header.png');
    background-position: center center;
  }

  .subpage-hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .subpage-hero-content .hero-title-v2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
}

/* Ensure destination cards never overflow */
.dest-card-new {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 34, 56, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.dest-card-new:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 34, 56, 0.12);
}

.dest-card-image {
  height: 175px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.dest-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.dest-card-new:hover .dest-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.dest-card-content {
  padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.dest-country-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.destinations-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .destinations-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .destinations-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

.dest-country-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.dest-country-title h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
}

.flag-circle {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: inline-block;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.flag-japan {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #bc002d 42%, #ffffff 43%);
}

.flag-germany {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #000000 33.3%, #dd0000 33.3%, #dd0000 66.6%, #ffce00 66.6%);
}

.flag-russia {
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #ffffff 33.3%, #0039a6 33.3%, #0039a6 66.6%, #d52b1e 66.6%);
}

.dest-card-subheading {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e40af;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.dest-learn-btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* Guide Steps Grid (Section 2: How We Guide You) */
.guide-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .guide-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .guide-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.guide-step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 34, 56, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.guide-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 34, 56, 0.08);
}

.guide-step-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.guide-step-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.guide-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES PAGE — MATCHING REFERENCE IMAGE PIXEL-PERFECT
   ========================================================================== */

/* Header Language Selector Pill */

.header-lang-icon {
  color: #0284c7;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.header-lang-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #0f172a;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding-right: 14px;
  outline: none;
}
.header-lang-caret {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* Services Hero Section - Panoramic background matching Home & Subpages */

.services-hero-container {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.services-hero-text {
  max-width: 580px;
}
.services-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0d6efd;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.services-hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}
.services-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 540px;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .services-hero-banner {
    padding: 48px 0 40px 0;
    background-image: 
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 85%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 100%),
      url('../images/hero/destinations-header.png');
    background-position: 70% center;
  }
  .services-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .services-hero-banner {
    padding: 36px 0 32px 0;
    background-image: 
      linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90) 65%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 100%),
      url('../images/hero/destinations-header.png');
    background-position: center center;
  }
  .services-hero-text {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .services-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
}

/* Card 01: Language Classes Featured Card */
.featured-language-wrapper {
  padding: 36px 0 20px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}
.featured-language-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  padding: 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 44fr) minmax(0, 56fr);
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.featured-language-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.featured-lang-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.featured-lang-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 270px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.lang-bubbles-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: flex-end;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.lang-pill-bubble {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.bubble-japanese {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  color: #1e3a8a;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.bubble-japanese .sub {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
}
.bubble-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}
.bubble-german {
  background: #ffedd5;
  color: #c2410c;
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
}
.bubble-russian {
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
  border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.bubble-russian .sub {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0284c7;
}

.featured-lang-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.featured-lang-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.badge-01 {
  background: #0d6efd;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.featured-lang-icon {
  color: #0d6efd;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.featured-lang-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
}
.featured-lang-subhead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}
.featured-lang-desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 22px 0;
  max-width: 580px;
}
.btn-lang-enquiry {
  background: #0d6efd;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-lang-enquiry:hover {
  background: #0b5ed7;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .featured-language-card {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 18px;
  }
  .featured-lang-img {
    height: 220px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .featured-language-wrapper {
    padding: 24px 0 16px 0;
  }
  .featured-language-card {
    padding: 16px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .featured-lang-img {
    height: 200px;
    object-position: left center;
  }
  .lang-bubbles-overlay {
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    gap: 5px;
  }
  .lang-pill-bubble {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .bubble-japanese .sub,
  .bubble-russian .sub {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .featured-lang-meta {
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .badge-01 {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }
  .featured-lang-icon svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
  }
  .featured-lang-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 5.2vw, 1.55rem);
    line-height: 1.2;
  }
  .featured-lang-subhead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .featured-lang-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .btn-lang-enquiry {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}

/* Our Educational Guidance Services Section */
.guidance-section {
  padding: 40px 0 52px 0;
  background: #ffffff;
}
.guidance-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.guidance-dash {
  width: 32px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #0d6efd;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px auto;
}
.guidance-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.guidance-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Row 1: 5 Cards Grid */
.guidance-grid-row1 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Row 2: 4 Cards Centered */
.guidance-grid-row2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 82%;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.guidance-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.guidance-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #93c5fd;
}
.guidance-thumb-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
}
.guidance-thumb {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.guidance-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.guidance-badge {
  background: #0d6efd;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  padding: 2px 5px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.guidance-icon {
  color: #0d6efd;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.guidance-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.guidance-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.guidance-enquire-link {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #0d6efd;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.guidance-enquire-link:hover {
  color: #0b5ed7;
  gap: 7px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .guidance-grid-row1 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .guidance-grid-row2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .guidance-grid-row1,
  .guidance-grid-row2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .guidance-thumb-wrap {
    height: 115px;
  }
  .guidance-card-name {
    white-space: normal;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .guidance-grid-row1,
  .guidance-grid-row2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .guidance-card {
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .guidance-thumb-wrap {
    height: 145px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .guidance-meta {
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .guidance-badge {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 3px 7px;
    border-radius: 5px;
  }
  .guidance-card-name {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .guidance-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .guidance-enquire-link {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }
}

/* How to Get Started Section */
.how-started-section {
  padding: 44px 0 36px 0;
  background: #f8fafc;
}
.how-started-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.how-started-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}
.how-started-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}
.how-started-steps-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
}
.how-step-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  flex: 1;
}
.how-step-circle {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0284c7;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.how-step-body {
  flex: 1;
}
.how-step-badge {
  background: #bae6fd;
  color: #0369a1;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.how-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}
.how-step-text {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}
.how-step-arrow {
  color: #94a3b8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .how-started-steps-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .how-step-arrow {
    display: none;
  }
  .disclaimer-banner {
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .disclaimer-icon-circle {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* Important Information Banner */
.disclaimer-banner {
  margin-top: 36px;
  background: #fefce8;
  border: 1px solid #fef08a;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.disclaimer-icon-circle {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eab308;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.disclaimer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #854d0e;
  margin: 0 0 3px 0;
}
.disclaimer-text {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #713f12;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}



/* 1. Services & Home CTA Guidance Banner (Graduate on left, Globe on right) */
.services-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0248a8 0%, #0d6efd 55%, #1e40af 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 56px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  min-height: 270px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.services-cta-graduate-img {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left bottom;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.services-cta-globe-img {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 340px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: right bottom;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.services-cta-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.services-cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.services-cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #dbeafe;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.services-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-cta-white {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0b4ea2;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.btn-cta-white:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  background: #f8fafc;
  color: #0248a8;
}
.btn-cta-blue {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.btn-cta-blue:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  border-color: #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 2. About Page CTA Banner (Icon on left, Text in middle, Buttons on right) */
.about-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0248a8 0%, #0d6efd 60%, #1e40af 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 38px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.about-cta-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.about-cta-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}
.about-cta-icon-box {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-cta-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.about-cta-text p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #dbeafe;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.about-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-cta-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .about-cta-left {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .about-cta-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* 3. Study Destinations & Contact CTA Banner (Traveler girl on left, Landmarks on right) */
.destinations-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0248a8 0%, #0d6efd 55%, #1e40af 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 52px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.dest-cta-traveler-img {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: left bottom;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.dest-cta-landmarks-img {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: right bottom;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.dest-cta-center {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}
.dest-cta-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}
.dest-cta-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #dbeafe;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
  max-width: 620px;
}
.dest-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .services-cta-graduate-img,
  .dest-cta-traveler-img {
    max-width: 240px;
  }
  .services-cta-globe-img,
  .dest-cta-landmarks-img {
    max-width: 280px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .services-cta-graduate-img,
  .services-cta-globe-img,
  .dest-cta-traveler-img,
  .dest-cta-landmarks-img {
    opacity: 0.18;
    max-width: 180px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .services-cta-banner,
  .destinations-cta-banner {
    padding: 40px 0;
  }
  .services-cta-actions .btn-cta-white,
  .services-cta-actions .btn-cta-blue,
  .dest-cta-actions .btn-cta-white,
  .dest-cta-actions .btn-cta-blue {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}

/* Hide obsolete panorama banner */
.footer-panorama-banner {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Dedicated High-Performance Styles (Zero-Bootstrap Fast CSS)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.btn-outline-primary {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #2563eb;
  border: 1.5px solid #2563eb;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-outline-primary:hover {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border-color: #1d4ed8;
}

.contact-exec-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .contact-exec-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

.contact-exec-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-exec-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border-color: #93c5fd;
}

.contact-exec-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
}

.contact-exec-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-exec-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #1e293b !important;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.contact-exec-phone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1e40af;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-exec-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.btn-whatsapp-green {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #25d366;
  color: #15803d;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex: 1;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-whatsapp-green:hover {
  background: #25d366;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.25fr);
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-layout-grid > *,
.contact-form-row > *,
.enquiry-grid > *,
.contact-exec-grid > *,
.featured-language-card > *,
.guidance-grid-row1 > *,
.guidance-grid-row2 > *,
.vavuniya-office-grid > * {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

.contact-office-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.contact-office-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.contact-office-body {
  padding: 20px;
}

.contact-map-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-form-panel {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.contact-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

html,
body {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

.form-group,
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }
  .contact-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
  }
  .contact-form-panel {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .contact-office-body {
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .contact-map-card {
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .contact-office-email-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .contact-exec-actions {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   About Page - Our Partners Section (University of Padua & University of Milan)
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.partner-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.partner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  border-color: #93c5fd;
}

.partner-card-media {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 240px;
  background: #0f172a;
}

.partner-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.partner-card:hover .partner-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.partner-country-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.partner-card-content {
  padding: 26px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.partner-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.partner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0f172a;
  margin: 0 0 4px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.partner-title a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.partner-title a:hover {
  color: #2563eb;
}

.partner-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #2563eb;
  margin: 0 0 12px 0;
}

.partner-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.partner-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .partners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .partner-card-media {
    height: 210px;
  }
  .partner-card-content {
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }
  .partner-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .partner-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }
}