/* ================================================
   NAK Study Consultancy — Premium style.css
   Design reference: mcpeducation.co.uk level
================================================ */

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

/* ── Variables ── */
:root {
  --dark:        #0B0F19;
  --dark-2:      #0D1F12;
  --green:       #16a34a;
  --green-dark:  #0D2B1A;
  --green-light: #22c55e;
  --green-pale:  #f0fdf4;
  --gold:        #D4AF37;
  --gold-2:      #f0c040;
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --gray-50:     #f8fafc;
  --gray-100:    #f1f5f9;
  --gray-200:    #e2e8f0;
  --gray-400:    #94a3b8;
  --gray-500:    #64748b;
  --gray-700:    #334155;
  --gray-900:    #0f172a;
  --font:        'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --radius-sm:   8px;
  --radius:      14px;
  --radius-lg:   20px;
  --radius-xl:   28px;
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  --shadow:      0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  --shadow-lg:   0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.10), 0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow-xl:   0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --tr:          all .25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --nav-h:       72px;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased; }
body { font-family: var(--font); color: var(--gray-900); background: var(--white); line-height: 1.6; overflow-x: hidden; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
button, input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; outline: none; background: none; }

/* ── Utilities ── */
.container { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
.section    { padding: 96px 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* ── Section Labels ── */
.label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.label::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ── Headings ── */
.heading-xl {
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--white);
}
.heading-lg {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.heading-lg span { color: var(--green); }
.heading-lg.white { color: var(--white); }
.heading-lg.white span { color: var(--gold); }

.subheading {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 52px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: var(--tr);
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-green {
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22,163,74,.35);
}
.btn-green:hover { background: #15803d; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(22,163,74,.4); }
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--dark-2);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212,175,55,.3);
}
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-2); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: var(--white);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
.btn-outline-dark {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover { border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green); }

/* ── NAVBAR ── */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: var(--nav-h);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.nav-wrap {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  height: 80px !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
}
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.nav-logo img {
  height: 56px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 180px !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
}

.nav-logo .name { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--green-dark); letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.2; }
.nav-logo .tag  { font-size: 10px; color: var(--gray-400); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--green); background: var(--green-pale); }
.nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.nav-apply {
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  transition: var(--tr);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.nav-apply:hover { background: #15803d; transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(22,163,74,.35); }
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px; background: var(--gray-700); border-radius: 2px; transition: var(--tr); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 16px;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.mobile-nav.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-nav a {
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--tr);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.mobile-nav a:hover, .mobile-nav a.active { background: var(--green-pale); color: var(--green); }
.mobile-nav .mob-apply {
  background: var(--green); color: var(--white) !important;
  justify-content: center; font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 8px; border-radius: 50px;
}

/* ── PAGE HERO (inner pages) ── */
.page-hero {
  margin-top: var(--nav-h);
  padding: 80px 0 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-2) 0%, #0f3320 60%, var(--green-dark) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%2316a34a' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.ph-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.ph-inner h1 { font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.2; }
.ph-inner h1 span { color: var(--gold); }
.ph-inner p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); max-width: 540px; margin: 0 auto; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 20px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); transition: var(--tr); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb span { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb i { font-size: 10px; }

/* ── STATS BAR ── */
.stats-bar { background: var(--green-dark); padding: 32px 0; }
.stats-inner { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
.stat { text-align: center; padding: 8px 24px; border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); }
.stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-val { font-size: 40px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gold); line-height: 1; letter-spacing: -0.03em; display: flex; align-items: baseline; justify-content: center; gap: 2px; }
.stat-num { display: inline-block; }
.stat-suf { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; }
.stat-lbl { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); margin-top: 6px; font-weight: 500; }

/* ── SERVICES CARDS ── */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.svc {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: var(--tr);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.svc::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), var(--green-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.svc:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); border-color: transparent; }
.svc:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.svc-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--green-pale);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.svc-icon-wrap i { font-size: 22px; color: var(--green); transition: var(--tr); }
.svc:hover .svc-icon-wrap { background: var(--green); }
.svc:hover .svc-icon-wrap i { color: var(--white); }
.svc h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 10px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.svc p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.svc-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; transition: var(--tr); }
.svc:hover .svc-link { gap: 9px; }

/* ── HOW IT WORKS ── */
.how-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 2px; position: relative; }
.how-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px; left: calc(12.5% + 20px); right: calc(12.5% + 20px);
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.step {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-badge {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(22,163,74,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,163,74,.25);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 24px;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--green-light);
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.step:hover .step-badge { background: var(--green); border-color: var(--green); color: var(--white); }
.step h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.step p  { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ── COUNTRIES ── */
.filter-bar { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.filt {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  color: var(--gray-500);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.filt.active, .filt:hover { border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green); background: var(--green-pale); }
.countries-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5,1fr); gap: 12px; }
.c-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--tr);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.c-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--green); }
.c-flag { width: 48px; height: 32px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 4px; margin: 0 auto 10px; display: block; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.c-name  { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.c-badge { font-size: 11px; color: var(--green); font-weight: 500; }

/* ── CTA BAND ── */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark) 0%, #0f3320 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(22,163,74,.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-band h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 42px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.cta-band p  { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); margin-bottom: 36px; max-width: 500px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-btns    { display: flex; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ── TESTIMONIALS ── */
.testi-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.testi {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: var(--tr);
  position: relative;
}
.testi:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--gray-200); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.testi-quote {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  background: var(--green-pale);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.testi-quote i { color: var(--green); font-size: 16px; }
.testi p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; font-style: italic; }
.stars    { color: var(--gold); font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 2px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.t-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.t-av {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark), var(--green));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.t-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-900); }
.t-info { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-400); margin-top: 1px; }

/* ── FEATURE STRIP ── */
.feat-strip { background: var(--dark-2); }
.feat-grid  { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); }
.feat {
  background: var(--dark-2);
  padding: 52px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.feat:hover { background: rgba(22,163,74,.06); }
.feat-ico {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 22px;
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.feat-ico i { font-size: 24px; color: var(--gold); transition: var(--tr); }
.feat:hover .feat-ico { background: rgba(212,175,55,.2); transform: scale(1.06); }
.feat h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.feat p  { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); line-height: 1.85; }

/* ── ABOUT PAGE ── */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.about-img-wrap { position: relative; }
.about-visual {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 480px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark) 0%, #1a5c32 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}
.about-visual-icon { font-size: 120px; opacity: .2; }
.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.ab-num { font-size: 30px; font-weight: 900; display: block; letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.ab-lbl { font-size: 12px; opacity: .85; font-weight: 500; }
.about-text .label { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.about-text h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.025em; line-height: 1.2; }
.about-text h2 span { color: var(--green); }
.about-text p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about-checks { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; margin-top: 28px; }
.about-check {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: var(--green-pale);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,163,74,.12);
}
.about-check i { color: var(--green); font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.about-check span { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-700); }

/* ── CEO SECTION ── */
.ceo-section { background: var(--gray-50); }
.ceo-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }
.ceo-side { text-align: center; }
.ceo-photo { width: 280px; height: 340px; object-fit: cover; object-position: center top; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); margin: 0 auto; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); display: block; }
.ceo-plate { margin: 16px auto 0; width: 280px; background: var(--green-dark); color: var(--white); padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius); text-align: center; }
.ceo-nm { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.ceo-ttl { font-size: 11px; opacity: .75; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.ceo-content { padding-top: 8px; }
.ceo-content blockquote {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--green);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ceo-content blockquote p { font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray-700); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 16px; font-style: italic; }
.ceo-sig { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green); padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200); }

/* ── MISSION GRID ── */
.mission-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.mission-card { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 40px; }
.mc-dark  { background: var(--green-dark); }
.mc-green { background: var(--green); }
.mission-card .m-ico { font-size: 44px; margin-bottom: 18px; display: block; }
.mission-card h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.mc-dark p  { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); line-height: 1.85; }
.mc-green p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); line-height: 1.85; }

/* ── WHY US ── */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--green); }
.why-ico { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--green-pale); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 16px; }
.why-ico i { font-size: 22px; color: var(--green); }
.why-card h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-card p  { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── SERVICES DETAIL PAGE ── */
.svc-detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.svc-detail {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.svc-detail:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--green); }
.svc-d-ico { width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: var(--green-pale); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.svc-d-ico i { font-size: 24px; color: var(--green); }
.svc-detail h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.svc-detail p  { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ── CHECKLIST ── */
.cl-section { background: var(--gray-50); }
.cl-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 120px 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: start; }
.cl-divider { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding-top: 40px; }
.cl-divider-line { width: 1px; height: 100%; background: var(--gray-200); flex: 1; }
.cl-divider-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: white; margin: 12px 0; }
.cl-col h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.cl-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.cl-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 14px; background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-700); font-weight: 500; transition: var(--tr); }
.cl-item:hover { border-color: var(--green); color: var(--green-dark); }
.cl-item i { color: var(--green); font-size: 14px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── CONSULT FORM SECTION ── */
.consult-section { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark) 0%, #0f3320 100%); padding: 80px 0; }
.consult-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
.consult-left h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.consult-left h2 span { color: var(--gold); }
.consult-left > p { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.consult-pts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.cpt { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.cpt-ico { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: rgba(22,163,74,.15); border: 1px solid rgba(22,163,74,.25); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cpt-ico i { color: var(--green-light); font-size: 16px; }
.cpt strong { display: block; color: var(--white); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.cpt span   { color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); font-size: 12px; }
.form-card { background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: 36px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.form-title { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 24px; padding-bottom: 16px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.f-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.f-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.f-group label { display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray-700); margin-bottom: 6px; letter-spacing: .03em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.f-group input, .f-group select, .f-group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 14px; font-family: inherit; color: var(--gray-900);
  background: var(--white); transition: var(--tr); outline: none;
}
.f-group input:focus, .f-group select:focus, .f-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--green); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(22,163,74,.1); }
.f-group textarea { height: 100px; resize: vertical; }
.f-submit { width: 100%; padding: 14px; background: var(--green); color: var(--white); border: none; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; transition: var(--tr); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; letter-spacing: .01em; }
.f-submit:hover { background: #15803d; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(22,163,74,.35); }

/* ── BLOGS ── */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.blog-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; transition: var(--tr); cursor: pointer; }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); border-color: transparent; }
.blog-thumb { height: 200px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.blog-thumb-bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; background-size: cover; background-position: center; transition: transform .6s ease; }
.blog-card:hover .blog-thumb-bg { transform: scale(1.04); }
.blog-thumb-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,.7) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.blog-cat-badge { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin: 0 20px 16px; background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark-2); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 50px; display: inline-block; }
.blog-body { padding: 24px; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.blog-meta span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--gray-400); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.blog-title  { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.blog-exc    { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.blog-rm     { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; transition: var(--tr); }
.blog-card:hover .blog-rm { gap: 9px; }

/* ── ARTICLE PAGE ── */
.art-hdr { margin-top: var(--nav-h); padding: 72px 0 52px; }
.art-hdr-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark), #0f3320); }
.art-hdr-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e, #16213e); }
.art-hdr-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-2), #1B5E20); }
.art-cat { display: inline-block; background: var(--gold); color: var(--dark-2); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .1em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.art-hdr h1 { font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 42px); font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 18px; max-width: 760px; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
.art-meta { display: flex; gap: 20px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-size: 13px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.art-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.art-body { max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 56px 24px 80px; }
.art-body h2 { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--green); margin: 40px 0 14px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.art-body h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-900); margin: 28px 0 10px; }
.art-body p  { font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray-600, #4b5563); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.art-body ul { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.art-body ul li { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.8; padding: 9px 0 9px 26px; position: relative; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100); }
.art-body ul li::before { content: '✓'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--green); font-weight: 700; }
.art-highlight { background: var(--green-pale); border-left: 3px solid var(--green); padding: 20px 24px; border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0; margin: 28px 0; }
.art-highlight p { color: var(--green-dark); font-weight: 600; font-size: 16px; margin: 0; line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; }
.back-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--green); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 28px; transition: var(--tr); }
.back-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ── CONTACT PAGE ── */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 56px; align-items: start; }
.c-info-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.c-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px 22px; display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; transition: var(--tr); }
.c-card:hover { border-color: var(--green); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.c-ico { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--green-pale); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.c-ico i { font-size: 18px; color: var(--green); }
.c-card h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-900); margin-bottom: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.c-card p, .c-card a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-500); line-height: 1.6; }
.c-card a:hover { color: var(--green); }
.map-box { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; margin-top: 14px; border: 1px solid var(--gray-200); background: var(--green-pale); height: 200px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; text-align: center; gap: 8px; padding: 20px; }
.map-box i { font-size: 28px; color: var(--green); }
.map-box p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--green-dark); font-weight: 600; }
.map-box a { font-size: 13px; color: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
.footer { background: var(--dark-2); padding: 60px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.fb-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.fb-logo img { width: 44px; height: 44px; object-fit: contain; border-radius: 6px; }
.fb-name { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.fb-tag  { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.fb-desc { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.fb-contact { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.fbc-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 9px; font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); }
.fbc-item i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 13px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.fcol h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 18px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; opacity: .7; }
.fcol ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 9px; }
.fcol ul li a { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); transition: var(--tr); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.fcol ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.fcol ul li a i { font-size: 10px; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding: 20px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); }
.footer-bottom span { color: var(--gold); }

/* ── WHATSAPP ── */
.wa-wrap { position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 9999; }
.wa-btn { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; background: #25D366; color: var(--white); font-size: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(37,211,102,.45); transition: var(--tr); position: relative; text-decoration: none; }
.wa-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.55); }
.wa-btn::before { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -5px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid rgba(37,211,102,.35); animation: pulse-ring 2s infinite; }
.wa-tip { position: absolute; right: 64px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); background: var(--dark-2); color: var(--white); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: 7px; white-space: nowrap; opacity: 0; transition: var(--tr); pointer-events: none; }
.wa-wrap:hover .wa-tip { opacity: 1; }

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
@keyframes pulse-ring { 0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; } 100% { transform: scale(1.55); opacity: 0; } }
@keyframes fadeInUp  { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes slideInL  { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-28px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); } }
@keyframes float     { 0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-12px); } }
@keyframes spin      { from { transform: rotate(0); } to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes marquee   { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .countries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links, .nav-right { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .services-grid, .svc-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .how-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .how-grid::before { display: none; }
  .countries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feat-grid  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-badge { position: static; margin-top: 16px; display: inline-block; }
  .ceo-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mission-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .consult-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cl-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cl-divider { display: none; }
  .f-row      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .about-checks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .countries-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
/* ══ STATS BAR — improved ══ */
.stats-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1f12 0%, #0D2B1A 60%, #0f2a18 100%);
  padding: 44px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%,
    rgba(212,175,55,.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stats-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.stat:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-val {
  display: flex; align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center; gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-num { font-size: 52px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: -0.04em; line-height: 1; }
.stat-suf { font-size: 34px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold); }
.stat-lbl { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .02em; }

/* ══ FEATURE CARDS — with spark ══ */
.feat-strip {
  background: #060e09;
  padding: 72px 0;
}
.feat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.feat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 44px 32px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all .35s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

/* Gold line at top — expands on hover */
.feat::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 25%; right: 25%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #D4AF37, transparent);
  transition: all .4s ease;
}
.feat:hover::before { left: 0; right: 0; }

/* Subtle inner glow on hover */
.feat::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%,
    rgba(212,175,55,.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity .4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.feat:hover {
  background: rgba(22,163,74,.05);
  border-color: rgba(212,175,55,.22);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.25),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(212,175,55,.1);
}
.feat:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

/* Icon circle */
.feat-ico {
  width: 76px; height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg,
    rgba(212,175,55,.14) 0%,
    rgba(22,163,74,.12) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 26px;
  transition: all .35s ease;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.feat-ico i {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #D4AF37;
  transition: all .35s ease;
}

/* Icon flips to solid on hover */
.feat:hover .feat-ico {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #D4AF37 0%, #c9a227 100%);
  border-color: #D4AF37;
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,175,55,.35);
}
.feat:hover .feat-ico i { color: #0D2B1A; }

.feat h3 {
  font-size: 21px; font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.feat p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.48);
  line-height: 1.88;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .feat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
}
/* ══ SERVICE CARDS — Blurred Background Images ══ */

/* Base blur image setup */
/* ══ Service cards — Dark green + glowing gold ══ */
.svc:nth-child(1),
.svc:nth-child(2),
.svc:nth-child(3),
.svc:nth-child(4),
.svc:nth-child(5),
.svc:nth-child(6) {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0D2B1A 0%, #0f3320 100%) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.15) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #B8860B !important;
  box-shadow: -2px 0 16px rgba(184,134,11,.35), 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.2) !important;
}

/* Gold glow on hover */
.svc:nth-child(1):hover,
.svc:nth-child(2):hover,
.svc:nth-child(3):hover,
.svc:nth-child(4):hover,
.svc:nth-child(5):hover,
.svc:nth-child(6):hover {
  border-left: 4px solid #B8860B !important;
  box-shadow: -2px 0 16px rgba(184,134,11,.35), 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3) !important;
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
}

/* Text colors for dark background */
.svc h3 { color: #ffffff !important; }
.svc p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important; }

/* Icon — gold on dark */
.svc:nth-child(1) .svc-icon-wrap,
.svc:nth-child(2) .svc-icon-wrap,
.svc:nth-child(3) .svc-icon-wrap,
.svc:nth-child(4) .svc-icon-wrap,
.svc:nth-child(5) .svc-icon-wrap,
.svc:nth-child(6) .svc-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(212,175,55,.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.25) !important;
}

.svc:nth-child(1) .svc-icon-wrap i,
.svc:nth-child(2) .svc-icon-wrap i,
.svc:nth-child(3) .svc-icon-wrap i,
.svc:nth-child(4) .svc-icon-wrap i,
.svc:nth-child(5) .svc-icon-wrap i,
.svc:nth-child(6) .svc-icon-wrap i {
  color: #D4AF37 !important;
}

/* Learn more link — gold */
.svc .svc-link,
.svc:nth-child(2) .svc-link,
.svc:nth-child(3) .svc-link,
.svc:nth-child(4) .svc-link,
.svc:nth-child(5) .svc-link,
.svc:nth-child(6) .svc-link {
  color: #D4AF37 !important;
}
/* ══ STUDY DESTINATIONS ══ */
.dest-sec {
  background: #0a1f12;
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.dest-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.dest-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px,3.5vw,42px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.dest-title span { color: #B8860B; }

.dest-nav { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.da-btn {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.da-btn:hover { background: #B8860B; border-color: #B8860B; color: #0a1f12; }

/* Card row */
.dest-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  height: 500px;
}

/* Each card */
.dcard {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 75px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: width .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.dcard.active { width: 360px; }

/* Photo background */
.dcard-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.dcard:hover .dcard-img { transform: scale(1.04); }

/* Dark overlay */
.dcard::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(6,20,10,.5);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: background .4s ease;
}
.dcard.active::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(6,20,10,.95) 0%,
    rgba(6,20,10,.5) 50%,
    rgba(6,20,10,.15) 100%
  );
}

/* Flag */
.dcard-flag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 50px; height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all .4s ease;
}
.dcard.active .dcard-flag {
  top: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  transform: none;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
}
.dcard-flag img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* Text content */
.dcard-text {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 28px 24px 24px;
  z-index: 5;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity .35s ease .1s, transform .35s ease .1s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.dcard.active .dcard-text {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: all;
}
.dcard-text h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.dcard-text p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.dcard-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: #B8860B;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}
.dcard-btn:hover { background: #C9A227; transform: translateX(4px); }

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .dest-row { flex-direction: column; height: auto; }
  .dcard { width: 100% !important; height: 72px; }
  .dcard.active { height: 380px; }
  .dcard-flag { top: 50%; left: 20px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
  .dcard.active .dcard-flag { top: 20px; left: 20px; transform: none; }
}
.dcard-btn { display: none !important; }
/* ══ APPLICATION FORM — Light Premium with Animations ══ */
/* ══ APPLICATION FORM — Clean Light Premium ══ */ 
.apf-sec {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fdf4 0%, #ffffff 50%, #fffdf5 100%);
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Animated background blobs */
.apf-blob-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15%; right: 0%;
  width: 520px; height: 520px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22,163,74,.09) 0%, transparent 68%);
  animation: apf-blob 10s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.apf-blob-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -10%; left: 0%;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,134,11,.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
  animation: apf-blob 13s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes apf-blob {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33%      { transform: translate(20px,-24px) scale(1.06); }
  66%      { transform: translate(-14px,16px) scale(0.95); }
}

/* Two column grid */
.apf-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* LEFT SIDE */
.apf-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #B8860B;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.apf-eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: #B8860B;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.apf-heading {
  font-size: clamp(36px,4vw,56px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #0D2B1A;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.apf-heading span { color: #B8860B; }

.apf-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #4b5563;
  line-height: 1.82;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 400px;
}

/* Benefits */
.apf-benefits { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.apf-benefit  { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.apf-bico {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(22,163,74,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(22,163,74,.2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.apf-benefit strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0D2B1A;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.apf-benefit span { font-size: 12px; color: #6b7280; }

/* Stats */
.apf-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(13,43,26,.12);
}
.apf-stat strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #B8860B;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.apf-stat span   { font-size: 12px; color: #6b7280; font-weight: 500; }
.apf-stat-div    { width: 1px; height: 36px; background: rgba(13,43,26,.12); }

/* FORM CARD */
.apf-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  border-top: 4px solid #B8860B;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(13,43,26,.1), 0 4px 16px rgba(13,43,26,.06);
  position: relative;
  animation: apf-float 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes apf-float {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* Pulsing dot on card */
.apf-card-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px; right: 24px;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #B8860B;
  animation: apf-dot 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes apf-dot {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,134,11,.2); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(184,134,11,.06); }
}

.apf-form-title {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0D2B1A;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.apf-form-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #9ca3af;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

/* Form rows and groups */
.apf-row  { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.apf-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.apf-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  color: #374151; margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.apf-group input,
.apf-group select,
.apf-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: #111827;
  background: #f9fafb;
  outline: none;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  appearance: none;
}
.apf-group input:focus,
.apf-group select:focus,
.apf-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: #B8860B;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,134,11,.1);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.apf-group textarea { height: 90px; resize: vertical; }

/* Submit button with shimmer */
.apf-submit {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0D2B1A, #1B7A3C);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
/* Shimmer sweep */
.apf-submit::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -80%;
  width: 50%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.2), transparent);
  animation: apf-shimmer 2.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes apf-shimmer { to { left: 130%; } }

.apf-submit:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B8860B, #C9A227);
  color: #0D2B1A;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(184,134,11,.35);
}

.apf-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #9ca3af;
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; gap: 6px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .apf-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .apf-card { padding: 28px 22px; animation: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .apf-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* ══ DESTINATION CARDS — Remove shade + Floating ══ */

/* Remove the heavy dark overlay — show images clearly */
.dcard::before {
  background: rgba(13,43,26,.12) !important;
}
.dcard.active::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(13,43,26,.92) 0%,
    rgba(13,43,26,.3) 45%,
    rgba(13,43,26,.05) 100%
  ) !important;
}

/* Add depth with shadow */
.dcard {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.3) !important;
}

/* Staggered floating animation — each card floats at different speed */
@keyframes dcard-float {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
.dcard:nth-child(1) { animation: dcard-float 4.0s ease-in-out infinite 0.0s; }
.dcard:nth-child(2) { animation: dcard-float 4.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.4s; }
.dcard:nth-child(3) { animation: dcard-float 3.8s ease-in-out infinite 0.8s; }
.dcard:nth-child(4) { animation: dcard-float 4.2s ease-in-out infinite 0.2s; }
.dcard:nth-child(5) { animation: dcard-float 5.0s ease-in-out infinite 0.6s; }
.dcard:nth-child(6) { animation: dcard-float 4.3s ease-in-out infinite 1.0s; }
.dcard:nth-child(7) { animation: dcard-float 3.9s ease-in-out infinite 0.3s; }
.dcard:nth-child(8) { animation: dcard-float 4.7s ease-in-out infinite 0.7s; }

/* ══ CTA Band — Background photo with dark green overlay ══ */
/* ══ CTA Band — Parallax background photo ══ */
.cta-band {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,43,26,.68) 0%, rgba(9,30,16,.65) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541339907198-e08756dedf3f?w=1440&q=85');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO WOW ANIMATIONS — Full entrance sequence
══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Floating background orbs */
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}
.orb-1 {
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22,163,74,.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 10%; right: 8%;
  animation: orb-drift 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.orb-2 {
  width: 220px; height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(184,134,11,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: 15%; right: 25%;
  animation: orb-drift 13s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
}
.orb-3 {
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22,163,74,.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: 55%; left: 2%;
  animation: orb-drift 9s ease-in-out infinite 6s;
}
@keyframes orb-drift {
  0%,100% { transform: translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33%     { transform: translate(-22px,-28px) scale(1.08); }
  66%     { transform: translate(16px,12px) scale(0.94); }
}

/* 1 — Background zoom in on load */
.hero-slide {
  transform-origin: center;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  animation: hero-bg-enter 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94) both;
}
@keyframes hero-bg-enter {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(1.06); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}

/* 2 — Badge bounces in from top */
.h-badge {
  animation:
    badge-bounce 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 0.4s both,
    badge-pulse  3.5s ease-in-out 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes badge-bounce {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-32px) scale(0.85); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes badge-pulse {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(184,134,11,0); }
  50%     { box-shadow: 0 0 14px 4px rgba(184,134,11,.22); }
}

/* 3 — Headline lines reveal up — most impressive */
.hl-wrap {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hl-inner {
  display: block;
  animation: line-reveal 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16,1,0.3,1) both;
}
.hl-wrap:nth-child(1) .hl-inner { animation-delay: 0.55s; }
.hl-wrap:nth-child(2) .hl-inner { animation-delay: 0.75s; }
@keyframes line-reveal {
  from { transform: translateY(108%); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 1; }
}

/* 4 — Subtitle fades up */
.h-sub {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-rise 0.8s ease 1.0s forwards;
}

/* 5 — Stat chips pop in with spring */
.h-chips { opacity: 0; animation: fade-rise 0.5s ease 1.2s forwards; }
.h-chip:nth-child(1) { animation: chip-spring 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 1.25s both; }
.h-chip:nth-child(2) { animation: chip-spring 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 1.40s both; }
.h-chip:nth-child(3) { animation: chip-spring 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1) 1.55s both; }
@keyframes chip-spring {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.65) translateY(12px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1)    translateY(0); }
}

/* 6 — Buttons slide up */
.h-actions {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-rise 0.7s ease 1.7s forwards;
}

/* 7 — Scroll hint fades last */
.scroll-hint {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fade-rise 0.6s ease 2.1s forwards;
}

/* Shared keyframe */
@keyframes fade-rise {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Buttons continuous glow after appearing */
.hbtn-green {
  animation: btn-glow 3s ease-in-out 2.5s infinite;
}
@keyframes btn-glow {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(13,43,26,.25); }
  50%     { box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(13,43,26,.5), 0 0 0 4px rgba(13,43,26,.1); }
}
/* ══ Section spacing fixes ══ */
.how-section        { padding-bottom: 72px !important; }
.dest-sec           { padding-top: 72px !important; }
.ceo-home           { padding-top: 80px !important; padding-bottom: 80px !important; }
.feat-strip         { padding-top: 64px !important; padding-bottom: 64px !important; }
/* ── Services background image ── */
/* ── Services background — dark green shadow effect ── */
#services-section {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(13,43,26,.82), rgba(13,43,26,.82)),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1522202176988-66273c2fd55f?w=1400&q=80');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}

/* Fix text colors for dark background */
#services-section .label    { color: #B8860B !important; }
#services-section .heading-lg { color: #ffffff !important; }
#services-section .heading-lg span { color: #B8860B !important; }
#services-section .subheading { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6) !important; }