/* ==========================================================================
   AfriEuro Bridge - Design System & Master Stylesheet
   Theme: Luminous, Clean, Modern Light Color Scheme
   African-European Educational Consultancy
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Study Partners Brand Colors */
  --sp-green: #0D6938;
  --sp-green-dark: #074B26;
  --sp-gold: #E5A812;
  --sp-gold-dark: #C68E07;

  /* Brand Primary Colors - Deep Navy & Slate for Contrast */
  --primary-950: #071224;
  --primary-900: #0F172A;
  --primary-800: #1E293B;
  --primary-700: #0D6938;
  --primary-600: #107C42;
  --primary-500: #169352;
  --primary-50:  #F0FDF4;

  /* Fresh Vibrant Emerald Accent Colors (Aligned with Logo) */
  --accent-emerald-800: #074B26;
  --accent-emerald-700: #0D6938;
  --accent-emerald-600: #107C42;
  --accent-emerald-500: #16A34A;
  --accent-emerald-400: #22C55E;
  --accent-emerald-100: #DCFCE7;
  --accent-emerald-50:  #F0FDF4;

  /* Warm Gold Accent Colors (Aligned with Logo) */
  --accent-gold-700: #B88206;
  --accent-gold-600: #C68E07;
  --accent-gold-500: #E5A812;
  --accent-gold-400: #F3BA2F;
  --accent-gold-50:  #FEF9E7;

  /* WhatsApp Colors */
  --whatsapp-green: #25D366;
  --whatsapp-dark:  #128C7E;

  /* Light Theme Neutrals */
  --neutral-900: #0F172A;
  --neutral-800: #1E293B;
  --neutral-700: #334155;
  --neutral-600: #475569;
  --neutral-500: #64748B;
  --neutral-400: #94A3B8;
  --neutral-300: #CBD5E1;
  --neutral-200: #E2E8F0;
  --neutral-100: #F1F5F9;
  --neutral-50:  #F8FAFC;
  --white:       #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* Elevation & Subtle Shadows for Light Mode */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 5px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 18px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06), 0 3px 6px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 32px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 6px 12px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  --shadow-glow: 0 8px 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);

  /* Border Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-2xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Container */
  --container-max: 1280px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--neutral-800);
  background-color: var(--neutral-50);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary-900);
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

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

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
}

/* Layout Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* Typography Helpers */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-emerald-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-tag.gold {
  color: var(--accent-gold-700);
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-50);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.section-tag.navy {
  color: var(--primary-700);
  background-color: var(--neutral-100);
  border-color: var(--neutral-200);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 3.5vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title span.highlight {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title span.highlight::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-emerald-600), var(--accent-emerald-700));
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-emerald-500), var(--accent-emerald-600));
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-navy {
  background-color: var(--primary-900);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-800);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-900);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--neutral-100);
  border-color: var(--neutral-400);
  color: var(--primary-950);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background-color: var(--whatsapp-green);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #20bd5a;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--white);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-900);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-300);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--neutral-100);
  border-color: var(--neutral-400);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Navigation Bar (Light & Clean)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-notice-bar {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  color: #166534;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #DCFCE7;
}

.top-notice-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.top-notice-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-notice-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-notice-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.top-notice-right a {
  color: #047857;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-notice-right a:hover {
  color: #065F46;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.99);
}

.navbar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-right: 1.25rem;
}

.logo-icon-box {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-emerald-600), var(--accent-emerald-700));
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.logo-icon-box::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  background: var(--accent-gold-400);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) 0 8px;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 190px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

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

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.brand-name span {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
}

/* Navigation Links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--neutral-700);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.2rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
}

.nav-link svg.arrow {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link svg.arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 260px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 100;
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--neutral-100);
}

.dropdown-item-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--neutral-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-700);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dropdown-item:hover .dropdown-item-icon {
  background: var(--accent-emerald-50);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
}

.dropdown-title {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--primary-900);
}

.dropdown-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 1.25rem;
}

.nav-actions .btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--neutral-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  color: var(--primary-900);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--neutral-200);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
}

.mobile-toggle:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* Mobile Drawer Elements Hidden on Desktop */
.mobile-nav-header,
.mobile-nav-footer,
.nav-backdrop {
  display: none;
}

body.nav-locked {
  overflow: hidden !important;
  touch-action: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section (Luminous Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(80% 60% at 50% 0%, #ECFDF5 0%, #F8FAFC 60%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  color: var(--neutral-800);
  padding: 5rem 0 6rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
}

.hero-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
}

.hero-badge .pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-emerald-500);
  animation: pulseAnimation 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseAnimation {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.hero-title .gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-emerald-600), var(--accent-gold-600));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.25rem);
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

/* Trust Badges in Hero */
.hero-trust-badges {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
}

.trust-badge-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.trust-badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.trust-badge-num span {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
}

.trust-badge-label {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Hero Visual Showcase */
.hero-card-preview {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-main-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.hero-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.student-tag-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.student-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-emerald-600), var(--accent-emerald-700));
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.2);
}

.student-info h4 {
  color: var(--primary-900);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.student-info p {
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
}

.status-pill {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  background: var(--neutral-100);
  color: var(--neutral-700);
}

.status-pill.admitted {
  background: var(--accent-emerald-50);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.hero-dest-snippet {
  background: var(--neutral-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.dest-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.dest-flag-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.dest-flag {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.dest-cost {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.dest-prog {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--neutral-600);
}

/* Floating Badges */
.floating-stat-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--primary-900);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  animation: floatSlow 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 20;
}

.floating-stat-badge.badge-top {
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
}

.floating-stat-badge.badge-bottom {
  bottom: -25px;
  left: -20px;
  animation-delay: -2.5s;
}

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

.stat-icon-circle {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
}

.bg-emerald { background: var(--accent-emerald-600); }
.bg-gold    { background: var(--accent-gold-500); }
.bg-navy    { background: var(--primary-800); }

/* ==========================================================================
   5-Step Journey Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section-padding {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.journey-section {
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.journey-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.journey-step-card {
  background: var(--neutral-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.journey-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: var(--white);
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--neutral-300);
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.journey-step-card:hover .step-number {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-400);
}

.step-icon-wrapper {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--accent-emerald-50);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-emerald-100);
}

.journey-step-card:hover .step-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  color: var(--white);
}

.step-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.step-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step-tag-pill {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
  background: var(--accent-emerald-50);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Student Portal Pipeline Showcase (Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.portal-promo-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--neutral-50) 0%, #F0FDF4 50%, var(--neutral-50) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
}

.pipeline-container {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.pipeline-top-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.pipeline-user-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.pipeline-user-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-800), var(--primary-700));
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Stepper Bar */
.stepper-pipeline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.stepper-pipeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--neutral-200);
  z-index: 1;
}

.stepper-pipeline-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 40px;
  width: 60%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-emerald-500), var(--accent-emerald-600));
  z-index: 2;
  transition: width 0.5s ease;
}

.stepper-node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.node-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--neutral-300);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.stepper-node.completed .node-circle {
  background: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  color: var(--white);
}

.stepper-node.current .node-circle {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.node-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--neutral-800);
}

.node-date {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
}

.stepper-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.current-status-box {
  background: var(--neutral-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
}

.status-heading {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.status-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--neutral-700);
}

.check-icon {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.portal-action-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.portal-sidebar-card {
  background: var(--neutral-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Why Choose Us (4 Cards - Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-emerald-500), var(--accent-gold-500));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.why-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.why-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--accent-emerald-50);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-emerald-100);
}

.why-card:nth-child(2) .why-icon-box {
  background: var(--accent-gold-50);
  color: var(--accent-gold-600);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.why-card:nth-child(3) .why-icon-box {
  background: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary-600);
  border-color: rgba(37, 82, 133, 0.2);
}

.why-card:nth-child(4) .why-icon-box {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
  border-color: #DCFCE7;
}

.why-card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-900);
}

.why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Featured Destination: Belarus (Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.featured-dest-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--neutral-50) 0%, #EFF6FF 50%, var(--neutral-50) 100%);
  color: var(--neutral-800);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
}

.dest-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.dest-details-col .section-tag {
  background: var(--accent-emerald-50);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
}

.dest-details-col h2 {
  color: var(--primary-900);
}

.dest-bullets-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.dest-bullet-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.dest-bullet-icon {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-emerald-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-emerald-100);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.dest-bullet-text strong {
  color: var(--primary-900);
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.dest-bullet-text span {
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.dest-city-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.city-badge {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--neutral-700);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Destination Visual Showcase */
.dest-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.dest-banner-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

.dest-stat-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
}

.dest-stat-item h3 {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.dest-stat-item p {
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* 4 Program Category Cards (Light Theme) */
.program-cats-heading {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.program-cats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.program-cat-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.program-cat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-500);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.program-cat-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--accent-emerald-50);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-emerald-100);
}

.program-cat-title {
  color: var(--primary-900);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.program-cat-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.program-cat-badge {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Coming Soon European Countries
   ========================================================================== */
.coming-soon-section {
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.countries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.country-card {
  background: var(--neutral-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.country-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-500);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--white);
}

.country-flag-large {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.country-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.country-status-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  background: rgba(37, 82, 133, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Final Conversion Banner (Light Luminous Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECFDF5 0%, #F0FDF4 40%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  color: var(--primary-900);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 4.5rem 3rem;
  margin: 2rem auto 5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta-section h2 {
  color: var(--primary-900);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.final-cta-section p {
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.final-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer (Clean Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--neutral-50);
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand-col p {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 320px;
  color: var(--neutral-600);
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-icon-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--neutral-200);
  color: var(--neutral-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary-900);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: var(--neutral-600);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.newsletter-input {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  color: var(--neutral-800);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating WhatsApp Button & Modal Widget
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--whatsapp-green);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border: none;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  background: #20bd5a;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn .whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 70px;
  background: var(--primary-900);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* WhatsApp Interactive Popup Box */
.whatsapp-chat-popup {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 5.5rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 330px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  z-index: 1000;
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.whatsapp-chat-popup.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.popup-header {
  background: var(--whatsapp-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.popup-advisor {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.advisor-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--whatsapp-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.advisor-details h5 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.advisor-details p {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #c7f3d6;
}

.popup-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.popup-body {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: #ECE5DD;
}

.chat-bubble {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--neutral-800);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.chat-time {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--neutral-400);
  text-align: right;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.popup-footer {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Page Headers (for Inner Public Pages - Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.inner-hero-header {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  color: var(--primary-900);
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
}

.inner-hero-header h1 {
  color: var(--primary-900);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.85rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.inner-hero-header p {
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Forms, Cards & Utilities
   ========================================================================== */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--neutral-800);
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--neutral-800);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Toast Notifications */
.toast-notification {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(100px);
  background: var(--primary-900);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 2000;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.toast-notification.active {
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.toast-icon {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-400);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Degrees & Programs Catalog Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.catalog-filter-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.filters-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr auto;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(360px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.program-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-500);
}

.prog-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.prog-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.prog-category-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-700);
  background: var(--neutral-100);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.prog-lang-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
  background: var(--accent-emerald-50);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.prog-fee-box {
  text-align: right;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.prog-fee-amt {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.prog-fee-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
}

.prog-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.prog-university, .prog-city {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.prog-university svg, .prog-city svg {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.prog-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0.85rem 0 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.prog-accreditations {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.acc-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--accent-emerald-50);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-emerald-100);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.prog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--neutral-100);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Multi-step Wizard Styles (Apply Page - Light Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.wizard-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wizard-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FDF4 0%, #EFF6FF 100%);
  color: var(--primary-900);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
}

.wizard-header h2 {
  color: var(--primary-900);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.wizard-stepper-track {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 2rem auto 0.5rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.wizard-track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--neutral-300);
  z-index: 1;
}

.wizard-track-progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 2rem;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: var(--accent-emerald-500);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

.wizard-step-node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.wizard-step-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--neutral-300);
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.wizard-step-node.active .wizard-step-circle {
  background: var(--accent-emerald-500);
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.wizard-step-node.completed .wizard-step-circle {
  background: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  color: var(--white);
}

.wizard-step-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.wizard-step-node.active .wizard-step-label {
  color: var(--primary-900);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.wizard-body {
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.wizard-step-panel {
  display: none;
}

.wizard-step-panel.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

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

.wizard-panel-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.wizard-panel-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.upload-box {
  border: 2px dashed var(--neutral-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--neutral-50);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.upload-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-500);
  background: var(--accent-emerald-50);
}

.upload-box svg {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.wizard-footer {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  background: var(--neutral-50);
}

/* Modal Popup */
.app-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 3000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.app-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.app-modal-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
  text-align: center;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.app-modal.active .app-modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Accordion Component (FAQ)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-header {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--white);
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-900);
}

.faq-toggle-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
}

.faq-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--neutral-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-content {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Pricing & Cost Breakdown Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin: 3.5rem 0;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.pricing-card.featured {
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-500);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.pricing-featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.pricing-price {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  margin: 1rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.pricing-price span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
}

.pricing-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.pricing-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--neutral-700);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Student Stories & Testimonials Styles
   ========================================================================== */
.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.story-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--accent-emerald-400);
}

.story-quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-emerald-500);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.story-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--neutral-700);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
  font-style: italic;
}

.story-student-profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--neutral-100);
}

.story-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-emerald-600), var(--accent-emerald-700));
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.story-meta h5 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-900);
}

.story-meta p {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--neutral-500);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1260px) {
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.835rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.15rem;
  }
  .brand-logo {
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: 165px;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    margin-left: 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nav-menu {
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.1rem;
  }
  .brand-logo {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 36px;
    max-width: 145px;
  }
  .nav-actions {
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
  }
  .nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .hero-cta-group {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-trust-badges {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    text-align: center;
  }

  .journey-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .program-cats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .dest-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

  .pricing-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .pricing-card.featured {
    transform: none;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  /* Backdrop Overlay - clean dim without blur */
  .nav-backdrop {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45);
    z-index: 1001;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  }

  .nav-backdrop.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  /* Off-canvas Slide Drawer */
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: min(340px, 86vw);
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 0;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
    z-index: 1002;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    -webkit-transform: translateX(100%);
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    visibility: hidden;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    transform: translateX(0);
    -webkit-transform: translateX(0);
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .nav-menu a,
  .nav-menu button {
    pointer-events: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
    touch-action: manipulation;
  }

  /* Mobile Drawer Header */
  .mobile-nav-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
    background: #FAFAFA;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 10;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .mobile-nav-logo {
    height: 32px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
  }

  .mobile-nav-close {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--neutral-700);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .mobile-nav-close:hover {
    background: #FEE2E2;
    color: #DC2626;
    border-color: #FCA5A5;
  }

  /* Nav Links in Mobile Drawer */
  .nav-menu .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--neutral-800);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-radius: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link:hover,
  .nav-menu .nav-link.active {
    background: #F0FDF4;
    color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
  }

  .nav-menu .nav-link svg.arrow {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    color: var(--neutral-400);
  }

  .nav-item.dropdown-open > .nav-link svg.arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  }

  /* Dropdown Menu inside Drawer (Accordion) */
  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem 0.75rem 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
  }

  .nav-item.dropdown-open > .dropdown-menu {
    display: flex;
  }

  .dropdown-item {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .dropdown-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald-300);
    background: #F0FDF4;
  }

  .dropdown-item-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }

  .dropdown-title {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-900);
  }

  .dropdown-desc {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--neutral-500);
  }

  /* Drawer Footer Actions */
  .mobile-nav-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .mobile-nav-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(13, 105, 56, 0.25);
  }

  .mobile-portal-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--neutral-200);
    color: var(--neutral-800);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .mobile-portal-link:hover {
    background: #F0FDF4;
    color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
    border-color: var(--accent-emerald-400);
  }

  .mobile-nav-contacts {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
  }

  .mobile-contact-title {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--neutral-500);
  }

  .mobile-contact-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-800);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  }

  .mobile-contact-chip:hover {
    background: #ECFDF5;
    color: var(--accent-emerald-700);
    border-color: #A7F3D0;
  }

  .mobile-contact-chip svg {
    color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  }

  .mobile-contact-address {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--neutral-500);
    padding-top: 0.2rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .mobile-contact-address svg {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
    color: var(--accent-emerald-600);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 500px) {
  .navbar-container {
    height: 64px;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 32px;
    max-width: 140px;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    gap: 0.45rem;
    margin-left: auto;
  }

  .nav-actions .btn {
    padding: 0.42rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .top-notice-bar {
    display: none;
  }

  .stepper-pipeline {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stepper-pipeline::before, .stepper-pipeline-progress {
    display: none;
  }

  .stepper-node {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .stepper-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .journey-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .program-cats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

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

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

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

  .wizard-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .wizard-footer {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .wizard-stepper-track {
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .floating-stat-badge {
    position: static;
    margin: 1rem auto;
  }
}