/* =========================================================================
   Scholarvise — main stylesheet (v3 · clean, photo-driven, professional)
   ========================================================================= */

:root{
  /* gostudyin-matched palette */
  --navy:#020F30;          /* dark sections */
  --ink:#010A1C;           /* primary text + headings */
  --royal:#2017CE;         /* royal blue */
  --royal-deep:#160FA0;
  --lime:#ABF970;          /* signature lime accent */
  --lime-soft:#C7FBA0;
  --lime-deep:#6FB23A;     /* readable lime on white */
  --gold:#ABF970;          /* alias -> lime (legacy accent usages) */
  --gold-deep:#6FB23A;
  --coral:#F7003B;         /* red CTA */
  --coral-deep:#D60033;
  --header:#ABF970;        /* lime header bar */
  --header-line:#93ec57;
  --cream:#F4F4F4;
  --slate:#4E4E4E;
  --slate-light:#999999;
  --star:#FFB400;
  --line:#E4E6EC;
  --bg:#F4F4F4;
  --bg-2:#ECECEC;
  --white:#fff;
  --radius:18px;
  --radius-sm:12px;
  --radius-lg:26px;
  --shadow-sm:0 6px 22px rgba(2,15,48,.06);
  --shadow:0 18px 50px rgba(2,15,48,.1);
  --shadow-lg:0 34px 80px rgba(2,15,48,.16);
  --container:1180px;
  --font:'DM Sans',system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,sans-serif;
  --serif:'Fraunces','Playfair Display',Georgia,'Times New Roman',serif;
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{margin:0;font-family:var(--font);color:var(--ink);background:var(--white);font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;overflow-x:hidden}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--ink);line-height:1.13;margin:0 0 .5em;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em;font-optical-sizing:auto}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.3rem,5.2vw,4rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3.6vw,2.9rem)}
h3{font-size:1.3rem}
p{margin:0 0 1rem}
a{color:var(--royal);text-decoration:none;transition:color .2s}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
svg{flex:none}
.container{width:100%;max-width:var(--container);margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
.section{padding:92px 0}
.muted{color:var(--slate)}
.screen-reader-text{position:absolute;left:-9999px}
.skip-link:focus{position:fixed;left:12px;top:12px;background:#fff;padding:10px 16px;z-index:9999;border-radius:8px}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.5em;font-family:var(--font);font-weight:600;font-size:.98rem;padding:13px 26px;border-radius:12px;border:1.5px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;transition:transform .2s var(--ease),box-shadow .2s,background .2s,color .2s,border-color .2s;white-space:nowrap;line-height:1}
.btn svg{transition:transform .2s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover svg{transform:translateX(3px)}
.btn-lg{padding:16px 32px;font-size:1.05rem}
.btn-block{display:flex;width:100%}
.btn-primary,.btn-cta{background:var(--coral);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(255,90,90,.32)}
.btn-primary:hover{background:var(--coral-deep);transform:translateY(-2px);color:#fff}
.btn-cta:hover{background:var(--coral-deep);transform:translateY(-2px);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 14px 30px rgba(255,90,90,.42)}
.btn-royal{background:var(--royal);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 8px 22px rgba(45,43,192,.28)}
.btn-royal:hover{background:var(--royal-deep);transform:translateY(-2px);color:#fff}
.btn-gold{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-gold:hover{background:var(--gold-deep);transform:translateY(-2px);color:var(--navy)}
.btn-dark{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.btn-dark:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);color:#fff;background:#142046}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;color:var(--navy);border-color:#d8dbe6}
.btn-outline:hover{border-color:var(--navy);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-outline-light{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.btn-outline-light:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:900;background:var(--header);border-bottom:1px solid var(--header-line);transition:box-shadow .3s}
.site-header.scrolled{box-shadow:0 6px 24px rgba(11,20,48,.09)}
.header-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:26px;height:78px;transition:height .3s}
.site-header.scrolled .header-inner{height:66px}
.brand-logo,.custom-logo-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.brand-logo img,.custom-logo{height:40px;width:auto}
.site-nav{margin-left:auto}
.nav-menu{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:2px;list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.nav-menu li{position:relative}
.nav-menu a{color:var(--navy);font-weight:600;font-size:.97rem;padding:9px 15px;border-radius:9px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.nav-menu a:hover,.nav-menu .current-menu-item>a{color:var(--coral)}
.nav-menu .menu-item-has-children>a::after{content:"";width:6px;height:6px;border-right:2px solid currentColor;border-bottom:2px solid currentColor;transform:rotate(45deg);margin-left:3px;margin-top:-3px;opacity:.55}
.nav-menu .sub-menu{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-radius:14px;padding:8px;min-width:210px;display:none;list-style:none}
.nav-menu li:hover>.sub-menu{display:block}
.nav-menu .sub-menu a:hover{background:var(--cream)}
.header-cta .btn{padding:11px 20px}
.nav-toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;padding:8px;margin-left:auto}
.nav-toggle span{width:26px;height:2.5px;background:var(--navy);border-radius:2px;transition:.3s}
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg)}
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg)}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;background:#fff;overflow:hidden;padding:72px 0 88px}
.hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.04fr .96fr;gap:54px;align-items:center}
.hero-title{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.4vw,4rem);margin-bottom:20px}
.hero-title{font-weight:600}
.hero-title .l1{color:#9CE85A;display:block}
.hero-title .l2{color:#9CE85A;display:block}
.hero-title .l3{color:var(--ink);display:block}
.hero-sub{font-size:1.16rem;color:var(--slate);max-width:480px;margin-bottom:28px}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:13px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:26px}
.hero-rating{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;color:var(--slate);font-size:.96rem}
.hero-rating strong{color:var(--navy)}
.stars{display:inline-flex;gap:1px}
.stars svg{fill:var(--star);stroke:var(--star)}

.hero-visual{position:relative}
.hero-photo{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);aspect-ratio:5/5.2}
.hero-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.hero-chip{position:absolute;background:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:11px 15px;box-shadow:var(--shadow);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--slate);z-index:2}
.hero-chip strong{color:var(--navy);font-family:var(--serif)}
.hero-chip .chip-ic{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:9px;display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none}
.hero-chip .chip-ic.ok{background:#e7f8ef;color:#12a866}
.hero-chip .chip-ic.gold{background:#fff2d6;color:var(--gold-deep)}
.chip-tl{top:18px;left:-22px}
.chip-br{bottom:22px;right:-20px}

/* ---------- Stat pills ---------- */
.stat-pills{background:#fff;padding:4px 0 26px}
.stat-pills-inner{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:12px}
.stat-pill{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:11px 19px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:500;font-size:.93rem}
.stat-pill svg{color:var(--gold)}
.stat-pill b{color:var(--gold);font-weight:700}

/* ---------- Section heads ---------- */
.section-head{max-width:720px;margin:0 auto 50px}
.section-head.center{text-align:center}
.kicker{display:inline-block;color:var(--coral);font-weight:700;font-size:.8rem;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:13px}
.kicker.light{color:var(--gold)}
.section-head h2 .hl{color:var(--royal)}
.section-head p{color:var(--slate);font-size:1.08rem;margin-top:6px}
.section-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:24px;margin-bottom:44px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.section-row .section-head{margin:0;max-width:560px;text-align:left}

/* ---------- Destinations ---------- */
.dest-section{background:var(--bg)}
.dest-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.dest-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px;display:block;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s}
.dest-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.dest-flag{display:inline-flex;margin-bottom:16px}
.dest-flag .flag{width:54px;height:auto;border-radius:5px;box-shadow:0 3px 10px rgba(11,20,48,.16)}
.dest-card h3{font-size:1.4rem;margin-bottom:4px}
.dest-meta{display:inline-block;color:var(--coral);font-weight:700;font-size:.84rem;margin-bottom:10px}
.dest-card p{color:var(--slate);font-size:.95rem;margin-bottom:14px}
.dest-link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--royal)}

/* ---------- Split feature ---------- */
.split-section{background:#fff}
.split-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:24px}
.split-media{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;min-height:430px;box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.split-media img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.split-quoted::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(11,20,48,.9) 0%,rgba(11,20,48,.35) 45%,transparent 75%)}
.split-quote{position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0 0;z-index:2;padding:36px;color:#fff}
.split-quote .q{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.55rem;line-height:1.3;margin-bottom:14px}
.split-quote .who{font-weight:600;margin:0}
.split-quote .who small{display:block;opacity:.8;font-weight:400;margin-top:2px}

/* ---------- Services ---------- */
.services-section{background:#fff}
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.service-card{background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s,background .25s,border-color .25s}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent;background:#fff}
.service-icon{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:14px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);color:var(--royal);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:18px;transition:.25s}
.service-card:hover .service-icon{background:var(--royal);color:#fff;border-color:transparent}
.service-card h3{font-size:1.25rem}
.service-card p{color:var(--slate);font-size:.95rem;margin:0}

/* ---------- How it works ---------- */
.how-section{background:var(--bg)}
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:24px;position:relative}
.steps-line{position:absolute;top:33px;left:12%;right:12%;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--coral));opacity:.4}
.step{text-align:center;position:relative;padding:0 6px}
.step-num{width:66px;height:66px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--royal);color:#fff;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:1.6rem;display:grid;place-items:center;margin:0 auto 18px;box-shadow:0 12px 24px rgba(45,43,192,.26);position:relative;z-index:1;border:4px solid var(--bg)}
.step h3{font-size:1.2rem}
.step p{color:var(--slate);font-size:.94rem}

/* ---------- Students / testimonials (dark) ---------- */
.students-section{background:var(--navy);color:#fff}
.students-section h2{color:#fff}
.students-section .section-head h2 .hl{color:var(--gold)}
.testi-slider{position:relative;overflow:hidden;margin-top:8px}
.testi-track{display:flex;gap:24px;transition:transform .55s var(--ease)}
.testi-card{flex:0 0 calc(33.333% - 16px);background:#141d3d;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:32px}
.testi-stars{display:inline-flex;gap:1px;margin-bottom:14px}
.testi-stars svg{fill:var(--star);stroke:var(--star)}
.testi-card .ts-quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.18rem;line-height:1.45;color:#eef1fb;margin:0 0 22px}
.testi-card .ts-who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px}
.testi-card .ts-av{width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;flex:none;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2)}
.testi-card .ts-who strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);color:#fff;font-size:1.08rem}
.testi-card .ts-who small{color:#aab2d6}
.testi-controls{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:13px;margin-top:34px}
.testi-btn{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);background:transparent;color:#fff;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s;display:grid;place-items:center}
.testi-btn:first-child svg{transform:scaleX(-1)}
.testi-btn:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy);border-color:transparent}
.testi-btn:first-child:hover svg{transform:scaleX(-1)}

/* ---------- Scholarships ---------- */
.scholar-section{background:var(--bg)}
.scholar-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:50px;align-items:center}
.scholar-copy h2 .hl{color:var(--royal)}
.scholar-copy>p{color:var(--slate)}
.scholar-stats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin:22px 0 26px}
.scholar-stats div{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;padding:18px 14px;text-align:center}
.scholar-stats strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--navy)}
.scholar-stats span{font-size:.8rem;color:var(--slate)}
.scholar-photo{border-radius:var(--radius-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);aspect-ratio:5/4}
.scholar-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}

/* ---------- News ---------- */
.news-section{background:#fff}
.news-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.news-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.news-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.news-thumb{aspect-ratio:16/10;overflow:hidden}
.news-thumb img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .4s var(--ease)}
.news-card:hover .news-thumb img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.news-body{padding:26px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;flex:1}
.nc-tag{color:var(--coral);font-weight:700;font-size:.74rem;letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase}
.news-card h3{font-size:1.3rem;margin:0}
.link-arrow{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:5px;font-weight:600;color:var(--royal);margin-top:auto}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-section{background:var(--bg)}
.faq-wrap{max-width:840px;margin:0 auto}
.faq-list{display:grid;gap:13px}
.faq-item{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s}
.faq-item.open{box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-color:#d8dbe6}
.faq-q{width:100%;text-align:left;background:none;border:0;padding:22px 26px;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--navy);cursor:pointer;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:16px}
.faq-icon{flex:none;width:22px;height:22px;position:relative}
.faq-icon::before,.faq-icon::after{content:"";position:absolute;background:var(--coral);border-radius:2px;transition:.3s}
.faq-icon::before{top:10px;left:2px;right:2px;height:2.5px}
.faq-icon::after{left:10px;top:2px;bottom:2px;width:2.5px}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon::after{transform:rotate(90deg);opacity:0}
.faq-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .35s var(--ease)}
.faq-a p{padding:0 26px 24px;color:var(--slate);margin:0}

/* ---------- CTA band ---------- */
.cta-band{background:var(--navy);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-band-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;padding:60px 0;position:relative;z-index:1}
.cta-band h2{color:#fff;margin-bottom:6px}
.cta-band p{color:#c2c9e6;margin:0;max-width:560px}
.cta-swoosh{display:none}

/* ---------- Page hero (inner) ---------- */
.page-hero{position:relative;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:84px 0 72px;overflow:hidden;text-align:center}
.page-hero .container{position:relative;z-index:2}
.page-hero-title{color:#fff;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.8vw,3.4rem)}
.page-hero-title .hl,.grad-text-light{color:var(--gold)}
.page-hero-sub{color:#c6ccec;max-width:660px;margin:12px auto 0;font-size:1.08rem}
.page-hero .crumbs{margin-top:20px;font-size:.9rem;color:#9aa1c8}
.page-hero .crumbs a{color:#c6ccec}
.page-hero .crumbs span{margin:0 8px;opacity:.6}
.page-hero-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%,rgba(45,43,192,.55),transparent 46%),radial-gradient(circle at 8% 92%,rgba(245,183,49,.22),transparent 46%)}

/* ---------- Destinations detail ---------- */
.dest-detail-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px}
.dest-detail-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s}
.dest-detail-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow);transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:transparent}
.ddc-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:14px}
.ddc-head .dest-flag{margin:0}
.ddc-head .dest-flag .flag{width:50px}
.ddc-head h3{font-size:1.5rem;margin:0}
.dest-detail-card p{color:var(--slate);font-size:.96rem}
.ddc-facts{list-style:none;margin:0 0 22px;padding:16px 0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);display:grid;gap:9px}
.ddc-facts li{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:12px;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--navy)}
.ddc-facts li span{color:var(--slate);font-weight:500}

/* ---------- Universities ---------- */
.uni-filter{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:10px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:40px}
.uni-chip{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:999px;padding:10px 20px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;color:var(--navy);cursor:pointer;transition:.2s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.uni-chip .flag{width:22px;border-radius:3px}
.uni-chip:hover{border-color:var(--royal)}
.uni-chip.active{background:var(--royal);color:#fff;border-color:transparent}
.uni-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:22px}
.uni-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s;position:relative}
.uni-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.uni-flag .flag{width:42px;border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(11,20,48,.14)}
.uni-card h3{margin:12px 0 4px;font-size:1.22rem}
.uni-card p{color:var(--slate);font-size:.9rem;margin:0}
.uni-rank{position:absolute;top:24px;right:24px;background:var(--cream);color:var(--gold-deep);font-weight:700;font-size:.76rem;padding:5px 12px;border-radius:999px}
.uni-card.hide{display:none}

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-story{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.35fr .9fr;gap:48px;align-items:center}
.about-text p{color:var(--slate)}
.about-aside{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.about-stat{background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:26px;text-align:center}
.about-stat strong{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:2.1rem;color:var(--royal)}
.about-stat span{color:var(--slate);font-size:.88rem}
.values-section{background:var(--bg)}
.values-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
.value-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:30px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s}
.value-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.value-ic{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--cream);color:var(--gold-deep);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:16px}
.value-card h3{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:1.22rem}
.value-card p{color:var(--slate);font-size:.93rem;margin:0}
.team-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:22px}
.team-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:28px;text-align:center;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s}
.team-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:transparent}
.team-avatar{width:96px;height:96px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;margin:0 auto 14px;border:3px solid var(--cream)}
.team-card h3{font-size:1.2rem;margin:0 0 2px}
.team-role{color:var(--coral);font-size:.88rem;font-weight:700}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:36px;align-items:start}
.contact-info{display:grid;gap:16px}
.contact-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:24px;display:flex;gap:16px;align-items:center;transition:box-shadow .25s,border-color .25s}
.contact-card:hover{box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-color:#d8dbe6}
.contact-icon{flex:none;width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:13px;background:var(--cream);color:var(--gold-deep);display:grid;place-items:center}
.contact-card h3{margin:0 0 3px;font-size:1.05rem}
.contact-card a,.contact-card p{margin:0;color:var(--slate)}
.contact-hours{background:var(--navy);color:#c6ccec;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);padding:26px}
.contact-hours h3{color:#fff;font-size:1.1rem}
.contact-reg{display:block;margin-top:12px;font-size:.8rem;opacity:.7}
.contact-form-wrap{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:36px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.contact-form label{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:16px}
.contact-form input,.contact-form select,.contact-form textarea{width:100%;margin-top:7px;padding:14px 16px;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:11px;font-family:var(--font);font-size:1rem;background:var(--bg);transition:.2s}
.contact-form input:focus,.contact-form select:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus{outline:0;border-color:var(--royal);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(45,43,192,.1)}
.form-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.form-note{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--slate);margin:12px 0 0;font-weight:400;text-align:center}
.form-alert{padding:14px 18px;border-radius:11px;margin-bottom:20px;font-weight:600}
.form-alert.success{background:#e3f9ef;color:#0c8a52}
.form-alert.error{background:#fdeaea;color:#c0392b}
.page-content{max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}
.center-cta{text-align:center;margin-top:44px}

/* ---------- Blog ---------- */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}
.blog-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.blog-card-thumb img{width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover}
.blog-card-body{padding:24px}
.blog-card-date{color:var(--coral);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700}
.blog-card-title{font-size:1.25rem;margin:8px 0}
.blog-card-title a{color:var(--navy)}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink);padding:66px 0 0;font-size:.95rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;gap:36px;padding-bottom:40px;position:relative;z-index:1}
.footer-about p{margin-top:16px;max-width:320px;color:#475070}
.footer-col h4{font-family:var(--font);color:var(--navy);font-size:1rem;margin-bottom:16px;font-weight:700}
.footer-col ul{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.footer-col a{color:#475070}
.footer-col a:hover{color:var(--coral)}
.footer-contact li{display:flex;flex-direction:column;margin-bottom:12px}
.footer-contact li span{color:#8089a3;font-size:.78rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;margin-bottom:2px}
.footer-social{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:18px}
.footer-social a{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:11px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--header-line);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--navy);transition:.2s}
.footer-social a:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-3px)}
.footer-bottom{border-top:1px solid var(--header-line);padding:20px 0;position:relative;z-index:1}
.footer-bottom-inner{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:14px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:.85rem;color:#5a627e}
.footer-legal a{color:#5a627e}
.footer-legal a:hover{color:var(--navy)}
.footer-wordmark{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:900;font-size:clamp(4rem,17vw,15rem);line-height:.78;color:var(--navy);opacity:.06;text-align:center;letter-spacing:-.03em;padding:6px 0 0;white-space:nowrap;position:relative;z-index:0;user-select:none}

/* ---------- Back to top ---------- */
.back-to-top{position:fixed;right:24px;bottom:24px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;border:0;background:var(--coral);color:#fff;cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(14px);transition:.3s;z-index:800;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(255,90,90,.4)}
.back-to-top.show{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0)}

/* ---------- Reveal animation (premium blur-in) ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);filter:blur(7px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease),transform .7s var(--ease),filter .7s var(--ease);transition-delay:var(--d,0s);will-change:opacity,transform,filter}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;filter:blur(0)}

/* ===================================================================
   PREMIUM UPGRADES (v5) — colour-blocked sections, richer motion
   =================================================================== */

/* Hero ken-burns + soft backdrop */
.hero{background:radial-gradient(circle at 88% 18%,rgba(171,249,112,.16),transparent 42%),radial-gradient(circle at 6% 90%,rgba(32,23,206,.07),transparent 45%),#fff}
.hero-photo img{animation:kenburns 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes kenburns{from{transform:scale(1.001)}to{transform:scale(1.09)}}

/* Partner marquee (navy, lime caps, serif) */
.uni-marquee{background:var(--navy);overflow:hidden;padding:17px 0;white-space:nowrap;-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent);mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 7%,#000 93%,transparent)}
.uni-marquee-inner{display:inline-flex;gap:46px;animation:marquee 40s linear infinite}
.uni-marquee:hover .uni-marquee-inner{animation-play-state:paused}
.uni-marquee-item{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;color:#cfd6f5;font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.12rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.2px}
.uni-marquee-item svg{color:var(--lime)}
@keyframes marquee{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

/* Premium card hover lift with coloured shadow */
.dest-card:hover,.service-card:hover,.value-card:hover,.team-card:hover,.uni-card:hover,.dest-detail-card:hover{box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(32,23,206,.16)}

/* ---- Student reviews: royal-blue featured section ---- */
.students-section{background:var(--royal);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.students-section .section-head{margin-bottom:42px}
.students-section .section-head h2{color:#fff}
.students-section .section-head h2 .hl{color:var(--lime)}
.students-section .kicker.light{color:var(--lime)}
.swoosh-students-1{top:auto;bottom:-50px;left:-70px;width:280px;height:280px;color:var(--lime);opacity:.5}
.swoosh-students-2{top:-60px;right:-60px;width:300px;height:300px;color:#fff;opacity:.12}

.testi-slider.featured{position:relative;z-index:1}
.testi-slider.featured .testi-track{gap:0}
.testi-card.featured-slide{flex:0 0 100%;background:transparent;border:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.82fr 1.18fr;gap:50px;align-items:center}
.fs-photo{position:relative;border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:1/1.15;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(2,15,48,.4)}
.fs-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.featured-slide:hover .fs-photo img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.fs-flag{position:absolute;bottom:16px;left:16px;line-height:0}
.fs-flag .flag{width:48px;border-radius:5px;box-shadow:0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.3)}
.fs-body{position:relative}
.fs-mark{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:6rem;line-height:.5;color:var(--lime);display:block;height:42px}
.featured .testi-stars{margin:4px 0 16px}
.fs-quote{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:500;font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.3vw,2.05rem);line-height:1.34;color:#fff;margin:0 0 24px}
.fs-who strong{font-family:var(--serif);color:var(--lime);font-size:1.45rem;display:block;line-height:1.1}
.fs-who small{color:#cdd4f6;font-size:1rem}
.students-section .testi-controls{justify-content:flex-end;margin-top:8px;gap:14px}
.students-section .testi-btn{width:54px;height:54px;background:var(--lime);color:var(--navy);border:0}
.students-section .testi-btn:hover{background:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.students-section .testi-btn:first-child svg{transform:scaleX(-1)}
.students-section .testi-btn:first-child:hover svg{transform:scaleX(-1)}

/* ---- News: dark navy with lime accents (colour-block) ---- */
.news-section{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.news-section .section-head h2{color:#fff}
.news-section .section-head h2 .hl{color:var(--lime)}
.news-section .kicker{color:var(--lime)}
.news-section .btn-outline{color:#fff;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.news-section .btn-outline:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--navy)}
.news-card{background:#0F1C45;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
.news-card:hover{background:#132354;box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(2,15,48,.5)}
.news-card h3{color:#fff}
.news-card .nc-tag{color:var(--lime)}
.news-card .link-arrow{color:var(--lime)}

/* ---- Final CTA: navy with lime line-art + red button ---- */
.cta-band{background:var(--navy)}
.cta-band h2{color:#fff}
.cta-band p{color:#c2c9e6}
.swoosh-cta{color:var(--lime);opacity:.4}
.swoosh-cta-2{top:-50px;left:5%;width:200px;height:200px;color:var(--lime);opacity:.3}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .testi-card.featured-slide{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:26px}
  .fs-photo{aspect-ratio:16/12;max-height:300px}
  .students-section .testi-controls{justify-content:center}
}

/* ---- Destinations: royal-blue list + photo ---- */
.dest-section{background:var(--royal);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.dest-section .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.dest-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.dest-list-col .kicker.light{color:var(--lime)}
.dest-list-col h2{color:#fff;margin-bottom:22px}
.dest-list-col h2 .hl{color:var(--lime)}
.dest-list{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0}
.dest-list li{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.dest-list li:last-child{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.dest-list a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;padding:20px 6px;color:#fff;transition:padding .25s var(--ease),color .25s}
.dest-list a:hover{padding-left:16px;color:var(--lime)}
.dl-flag{line-height:0}
.dl-flag .flag{width:38px;border-radius:4px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.25)}
.dl-name{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:1.5rem;font-weight:600;flex:1}
.dl-meta{color:#c9d0f5;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500}
.dest-list a:hover .dl-meta{color:#eaf6df}
.dl-arrow{color:var(--lime);transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.dest-list a:hover .dl-arrow{transform:translateX(5px)}
.dest-photo{border-radius:26px;overflow:hidden;aspect-ratio:1/1.06;box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(2,15,48,.4)}
.dest-photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease)}
.dest-photo:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.swoosh-dest{top:-46px;right:40%;width:230px;height:230px;color:var(--lime);opacity:.5}

/* ---- Advisor split: red + cyan ---- */
.advisor-section{padding:0}
.advisor-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;min-height:580px}
.advisor-media{position:relative;background:var(--coral);overflow:hidden;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:46px}
.advisor-media img{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;mix-blend-mode:luminosity;opacity:.9;transition:transform .7s var(--ease)}
.advisor-media:hover img{transform:scale(1.05)}
.advisor-media::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:var(--coral);opacity:.32}
.advisor-title{position:relative;z-index:1;color:#fff;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3vw,2.7rem);margin:0;line-height:1.15}
.advisor-title span{color:#fff;display:block}
.advisor-quote{background:#CDF1FF;padding:64px 58px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;position:relative}
.advisor-av{width:84px;height:84px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:4px solid #fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow);margin-bottom:18px}
.advisor-quote .fs-mark{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:4rem;line-height:.35;color:var(--royal);height:28px;display:block;margin-bottom:8px}
.advisor-quote blockquote{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.35rem,2.1vw,1.95rem);line-height:1.34;color:var(--ink);margin:0 0 22px;font-weight:500}
.advisor-who{margin:0 0 26px;font-weight:700;color:var(--ink)}
.advisor-who span{color:var(--slate);font-weight:500}

/* ---- Scholarships: lime band ---- */
.scholar-section{background:var(--lime);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.scholar-copy .kicker{color:var(--coral-deep)}
.scholar-copy h2{color:var(--ink)}
.scholar-copy h2 .hl{color:var(--royal)}
.scholar-copy>p{color:#2d3a16}
.scholar-stats div{background:rgba(255,255,255,.7);border-color:rgba(2,15,48,.08)}
.scholar-stats strong{color:var(--navy)}
.scholar-stats span{color:#3a4a1a}

@media(max-width:1024px){
  .dest-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .dest-photo{max-width:520px;order:-1;aspect-ratio:16/11}
  .swoosh-dest{display:none}
  .advisor-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .advisor-media{min-height:320px}
}

/* ===================================================================
   PREMIUM UPGRADES (v6) — hero, header, motion, polish
   =================================================================== */

/* Scroll-hide header */
.site-header{transition:transform .4s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s,background .3s}
.site-header.nav-hidden{transform:translateY(-100%)}

/* Nav underline animation */
.nav-menu>li>a{position:relative}
.nav-menu>li>a::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:15px;right:15px;bottom:5px;height:2px;background:var(--coral);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .25s var(--ease)}
.nav-menu>li>a:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}

/* Mega dropdown */
.has-dd{position:relative}
.dd-caret{width:7px;height:7px;border-right:2px solid currentColor;border-bottom:2px solid currentColor;transform:rotate(45deg);margin-top:-4px;opacity:.6;transition:transform .25s;display:inline-block}
.has-dd:hover .dd-caret{transform:rotate(-135deg);margin-top:0}
.mega{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);background:#fff;border-radius:18px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);padding:14px;min-width:320px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:3px;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease),visibility .25s;z-index:60}
.has-dd::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;height:12px}
.has-dd:hover .mega{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0)}
.mega-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding:11px 13px;border-radius:12px;color:var(--ink);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}
.mega-item:hover{background:var(--cream);color:var(--coral)}
.mega-item .flag{width:26px;border-radius:3px;box-shadow:0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.15)}
.mega-ic{width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:9px;background:var(--cream);color:var(--royal);display:grid;place-items:center;flex:none}
.mega-svc{min-width:360px}

/* Button shine */
.btn{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.btn>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
.btn::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-130%;width:55%;height:100%;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.4),transparent);transform:skewX(-20deg);transition:left .6s var(--ease);z-index:0}
.btn:hover::after{left:150%}

/* Hero: bigger + shaped photo + blob */
.hero{padding:84px 0 102px}
.hero-title{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.8vw,4.6rem)}
.hero-photo.shaped{border-radius:130px 28px 130px 28px}
.hero-blob{position:absolute;width:360px;height:360px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(171,249,112,.85),transparent 68%);filter:blur(14px);right:-50px;bottom:-40px;z-index:0;animation:floaty 9s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero-photo{position:relative;z-index:1}
.hero-chip{z-index:3}

/* Metrics band (animated count-up) */
.metrics-band{padding:48px 0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#FAFBFE);border-top:1px solid var(--line);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line)}
.metrics-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;text-align:center}
.metric{position:relative}
.metric+.metric::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:18%;height:64%;width:1px;background:var(--line)}
.metric-num{display:block;font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:700;font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4vw,3.4rem);color:var(--royal);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.metric-label{color:var(--slate);font-size:.95rem;font-weight:500}

/* Testimonial autoplay progress */
.testi-progress{height:3px;width:100%;max-width:220px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:3px;margin:26px auto 0;overflow:hidden}
.students-section .testi-progress{margin:26px 0 0}
.testi-progress span{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:var(--lime);border-radius:3px}

/* Photo polish: subtle grade + hover full colour */
.dest-photo img,.news-thumb img,.scholar-photo img{filter:saturate(.96) contrast(1.02)}
.dest-photo:hover img,.news-card:hover .news-thumb img,.scholar-photo:hover img{filter:saturate(1.08) contrast(1.04)}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .mega{position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;box-shadow:none;display:block;padding:0 0 6px 12px;min-width:0;background:transparent}
  .mega-item{padding:11px 8px}
  .mega-ic{display:none}
  .has-dd::after{display:none}
  .nav-menu>li>a::before{display:none}
  .metrics-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:30px 16px}
  .metric:nth-child(odd)::before{display:none}
}

/* ===================================================================
   BRAND-SHAPE UPGRADES (v7) — flower clip, bold shapes, lime block
   =================================================================== */

/* Flower-clipped advisor photo (full colour on red) */
.advisor-media{align-items:flex-end}
.advisor-media::after{display:none}
.am-photo{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:118%;aspect-ratio:1/1;transform:translate(-50%,-53%);z-index:1}
.am-photo img{position:static;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;mix-blend-mode:normal;opacity:1;clip-path:url(#sv-flower)}
.advisor-media:hover .am-photo img{transform:none}
.advisor-title{z-index:2}
.advisor-quote .fs-mark{font-size:5rem;height:34px}

/* Bigger, bolder flower decorations */
.swoosh-dest{width:300px;height:300px;opacity:.6;top:-66px;right:37%}
.swoosh-students-1{width:330px;height:330px;opacity:.55}
.swoosh-students-2{width:340px;height:340px;opacity:.14}
.swoosh-hero{width:240px;height:240px;opacity:.9}
.swoosh-cta{width:300px;height:300px;opacity:.45}
.swoosh-cta-2{width:230px;height:230px;opacity:.3}

/* Bigger quote mark in reviews */
.featured .fs-mark{font-size:7rem;height:50px;margin-bottom:6px}

/* ---- For students / For universities (lime) ---- */
.foru-section{background:var(--lime);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.foru-section .section-head{max-width:780px;margin:0 auto 46px;text-align:center}
.foru-section .kicker{color:var(--coral-deep)}
.foru-section h2{color:var(--ink)}
.foru-section h2 .hl{color:var(--royal)}
.foru-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:26px}
.foru-card{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:#E9FBD6;border-radius:26px;padding:48px;min-height:400px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;transition:transform .3s var(--ease),box-shadow .3s}
.foru-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(2,15,48,.16)}
.foru-shape{position:absolute;right:-60px;top:-60px;width:300px;height:300px;border-radius:50%;background:conic-gradient(from 205deg,transparent 0 58deg,#36C6FF 58deg 360deg);opacity:.92}
.foru-line{position:absolute;right:-34px;bottom:-34px;width:250px;height:250px;color:var(--royal);opacity:.5}
.foru-ic{position:relative;z-index:1;width:62px;height:62px;border-radius:16px;background:#fff;color:var(--royal);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:22px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.foru-card h3{position:relative;z-index:1;font-size:1.95rem;margin-bottom:14px}
.foru-card p{position:relative;z-index:1;color:#2b3818;margin-bottom:24px}
.foru-card .btn,.foru-card .link-arrow{position:relative;z-index:1;align-self:flex-start;margin-top:auto}

@media(max-width:820px){
  .foru-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .am-photo{width:94%}
}

/* ===================================================================
   v8 — FIGMA-GRADE CRAFT POLISH (depth, gradients, texture, rhythm)
   =================================================================== */

/* Roomier vertical rhythm */
.section{padding:104px 0}
@media(max-width:560px){.section{padding:68px 0}}

/* Fine grain texture for a designed, non-flat finish */
body::after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;pointer-events:none;z-index:2;opacity:.035;mix-blend-mode:overlay;background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='180' height='180'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E")}

/* Eyebrow → premium pill with dot */
.kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;background:rgba(247,0,59,.09);color:var(--coral);padding:7px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;font-size:.73rem;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:18px}
.kicker::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:currentColor;box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(247,0,59,.14)}
.kicker.light{background:rgba(171,249,112,.16);color:var(--lime)}
.kicker.light::before{box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(171,249,112,.18)}

/* Cards: layered depth, soft gradient, inner highlight, refined hover */
.service-card,.value-card,.team-card,.uni-card,.dest-detail-card,.blog-card,.contact-card,.faq-item{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff,#FAFBFE);
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7) inset,0 10px 30px rgba(11,20,48,.05);
}
.service-card:hover,.value-card:hover,.team-card:hover,.uni-card:hover,.dest-detail-card:hover,.blog-card:hover{
  box-shadow:0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7) inset,0 28px 60px rgba(45,43,192,.16);
}
.service-card,.value-card,.team-card,.dest-detail-card{border-radius:22px}

/* Icon containers: gradient tint + ring */
.service-icon,.value-ic,.foru-ic,.contact-icon{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#EEF0FF,#fff);box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(45,43,192,.08),0 8px 18px rgba(45,43,192,.08)}
.service-card:hover .service-icon{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#3A33DB,#2017CE);box-shadow:0 10px 22px rgba(45,43,192,.32)}

/* Buttons: subtle gradient + inset highlight for depth */
.btn-cta,.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#FF3B5C,#F7003B);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(247,0,59,.32),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28)}
.btn-royal{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#3A33DB,#2017CE);box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(45,43,192,.3),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.22)}
.btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#C0FF8A,#ABF970);box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(171,249,112,.4),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4)}
.btn-dark{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#152150,#0B1430)}

/* Metrics: gradient numbers + soft card */
.metrics-band{background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%,#F4F6FF,#fff 60%)}
.metric-num{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--royal),#6a63ff 90%);-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;-webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;color:transparent}

/* Section soft corner glows */
.services-section,.how-section,.dest-section,.students-section,.news-section,.scholar-section,.foru-section{position:relative}
.services-section::before,.how-section::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(60% 60% at 85% 0%,rgba(45,43,192,.05),transparent 70%),radial-gradient(50% 50% at 5% 100%,rgba(247,0,59,.04),transparent 70%)}
.dest-section::after,.students-section::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;pointer-events:none;background:radial-gradient(50% 60% at 90% 10%,rgba(171,249,112,.1),transparent 70%);z-index:0}

/* Photos: crisp ring + deeper soft shadow */
.hero-photo,.dest-photo,.scholar-photo,.fs-photo,.news-thumb{box-shadow:0 0 0 1px rgba(11,20,48,.04),0 30px 70px rgba(11,20,48,.16)}
.news-thumb{box-shadow:none}

/* FAQ: larger radius + gradient + smoother */
.faq-item{border-radius:16px}
.faq-q{font-size:1.16rem}

/* Headings: a touch tighter for that designed feel */
h1,h2{letter-spacing:-.018em}
.section-head p{font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.6}

/* Dest list rows: gradient hairline */
.dest-list li{border-top-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18)}
.dest-list a{border-radius:14px}
.dest-list a:hover{background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.08),transparent)}

/* Refined nav pill active feel */
.header-cta .btn{box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(247,0,59,.34),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.28)}

/* ===================================================================
   v9 — LIQUID GLASS + HERO GLOW-UP
   =================================================================== */

/* Frosted lime glass header */
.site-header{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(193,247,145,.82),rgba(171,249,112,.74));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(155%);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(155%);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45)}
.site-header.scrolled{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(193,247,145,.92),rgba(171,249,112,.86))}

/* Glass mega dropdown */
.mega{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.82),rgba(255,255,255,.6));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(160%);backdrop-filter:blur(24px) saturate(160%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(11,20,48,.18),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8)}

/* Glass mobile nav drawer */
.site-nav.open{background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(255,255,255,.88),rgba(255,255,255,.72));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(26px) saturate(160%);backdrop-filter:blur(26px) saturate(160%)}

/* ---- Hero: animated aurora + liquid-glass cards ---- */
.hero{position:relative;isolation:isolate;background:#fff;overflow:hidden}
.hero::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-25% -12% -15%;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(30% 34% at 14% 24%,rgba(171,249,112,.22),transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(42% 44% at 84% 16%,rgba(62,107,255,.44),transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(46% 48% at 78% 80%,rgba(247,0,59,.28),transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(38% 40% at 22% 92%,rgba(54,198,255,.3),transparent 62%);
  filter:blur(46px);animation:aurora 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate}
@keyframes aurora{0%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(-3%,2.5%) scale(1.1)}100%{transform:translate(2.5%,-2%) scale(1.05)}}
.hero-inner{position:relative;z-index:2}
.hero-blob{mix-blend-mode:multiply;opacity:.5}

/* Glass floating chips */
.hero-chip{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.62),rgba(255,255,255,.34));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(165%);backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(165%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(11,20,48,.16),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.hero-chip .chip-ic{background:rgba(255,255,255,.65);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px);backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}

/* Hero rating → glass pill */
.hero-rating{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;padding:11px 18px;border-radius:999px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.6),rgba(255,255,255,.3));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(160%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.65);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(11,20,48,.1),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7)}

/* Glass outline button (hero secondary) */
.hero-actions .btn-outline{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.55),rgba(255,255,255,.25));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(150%);backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(150%);border-color:rgba(11,20,48,.14)}
.hero-actions .btn-outline:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none}

/* Floating glass orbs in hero visual */
.hero-visual::before,.hero-visual::after{content:"";position:absolute;border-radius:50%;z-index:3;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.6),rgba(255,255,255,.15));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px) saturate(150%);backdrop-filter:blur(8px) saturate(150%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);box-shadow:inset 0 2px 6px rgba(255,255,255,.7),0 8px 22px rgba(11,20,48,.12)}
.hero-visual::before{width:74px;height:74px;top:42%;left:-30px;animation:floaty 7s ease-in-out infinite}
.hero-visual::after{width:46px;height:46px;bottom:8%;left:30%;animation:floaty 9s ease-in-out infinite reverse}

/* Liquid-glass floating widgets (back-to-top, etc.) */
.back-to-top{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(247,0,59,.92),rgba(214,0,51,.92));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(247,0,59,.4),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.4)}

/* Glassy testimonial controls on blue */
.students-section .testi-btn{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(171,249,112,.95),rgba(171,249,112,.8));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(8px);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4)}

@media(max-width:560px){
  .hero-visual::before,.hero-visual::after{display:none}
}

/* ===================================================================
   v10 — FULL COLOUR HERO (remove glass drops, vibrant gradient)
   =================================================================== */

/* Remove the rounded glass "drops" */
.hero-visual::before,.hero-visual::after{display:none!important}
.hero-blob{display:none}

/* Full vibrant gradient filling the whole hero (soft light behind text for legibility) */
.hero::before{display:none}
.hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(58% 72% at 24% 42%,rgba(255,255,255,.92),rgba(255,255,255,0) 62%),
    linear-gradient(120deg,#C7F49E 0%,#B6E6FF 38%,#C6C9FF 66%,#FFD0DB 100%);
  background-size:auto,220% 220%;
  animation:heroShift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroShift{
  0%{background-position:center,0% 50%}
  50%{background-position:center,100% 50%}
  100%{background-position:center,0% 50%}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero{animation:none}}

/* Keep headline crisp on the colourful field */
.hero-title .l1{color:#6FB52F}
.hero-title .l2{color:#6FB52F}
.hero-title .l3{color:var(--ink)}
.hero-sub{color:#2b3552}

/* ---- v11: Advisor section polish ---- */
.advisor-quote{padding:58px 56px}
.advisor-quote>*{position:relative;z-index:1}
.advisor-flower{position:absolute;top:-34px;right:-44px;width:240px;height:240px;color:var(--royal);opacity:.15;z-index:0}
.advisor-head{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:16px;margin-bottom:22px}
.advisor-av{width:80px;height:80px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:4px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(2,15,48,.2),0 0 0 2px rgba(45,43,192,.2);margin:0}
.advisor-meta{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:4px}
.advisor-stars{display:inline-flex;gap:1px}
.advisor-stars svg{fill:var(--star);stroke:var(--star)}
.advisor-meta-label{font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--royal)}
.advisor-quote .fs-mark{font-size:4.4rem;height:28px;color:var(--royal);margin-bottom:6px}
.advisor-quote blockquote{font-size:clamp(1.42rem,2.2vw,2.05rem);line-height:1.36}

/* ===================================================================
   v12 — MOBILE BUG FIXES + LIQUID-GLASS BUTTONS/PANELS
   =================================================================== */

/* FIX: mobile menu drawer must sit ABOVE the page-dim overlay.
   Raise the header's stacking context above the overlay. */
.site-header{z-index:1000}
.nav-toggle{position:relative;z-index:1003}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .site-nav{z-index:1002}
  /* FIX: the glass header's backdrop-filter makes it the containing block for
     this fixed drawer, so top/bottom:0 only stretched to the header height.
     Force full viewport height + a solid base so all links show. */
  .site-nav{height:100vh;height:100dvh;top:0;background:#fff}
  body.nav-open::after{z-index:990}
  body.nav-open .site-header{transform:none!important}
  .site-nav.open{box-shadow:-20px 0 60px rgba(2,15,48,.25);background:#fff;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none}
  /* clearer expanded sub-menus in the drawer */
  .nav-menu .mega{background:transparent;border:0;box-shadow:none;-webkit-backdrop-filter:none;backdrop-filter:none;padding:2px 0 8px 14px}
  .nav-menu .mega-item{padding:10px 6px;color:var(--slate)}
  .nav-menu>li>a{font-size:1.05rem;padding:14px 14px}
  .dd-caret{margin-left:auto}
}

/* FIX: mobile hero had a washed-out (near-white) background.
   Give it a clean, readable colour gradient on small screens. */
@media(max-width:820px){
  .hero{
    background:linear-gradient(168deg,#EFFBFF 0%,#E2F4FF 28%,#DBE2FF 62%,#FFE1EA 100%)!important;
    background-size:auto!important;
    animation:none!important;
    padding:46px 0 60px;
  }
  .hero-title{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,8.5vw,3rem)}
  .hero-sub{font-size:1.05rem}
  .hero-visual{margin-top:26px}
  .hero-photo.shaped{border-radius:60px 18px 60px 18px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .hero-chip{display:none}
  .advisor-quote,.foru-card,.scholar-inner{padding-left:26px;padding-right:26px}
  .foru-card{padding:34px 26px}
  .metrics-grid{gap:26px 14px}
}

/* ---- Liquid-glass on ALL buttons (glossy sheen) ---- */
.btn{isolation:isolate}
.btn::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;border-radius:inherit;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.34),rgba(255,255,255,0) 52%);pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.btn-outline{background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.55),rgba(255,255,255,.28));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(150%);backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(150%);border-color:rgba(11,20,48,.14)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff}

/* ---- Liquid-glass panels (layouts) ---- */
.foru-card{background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.55),rgba(233,251,214,.5));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(150%);backdrop-filter:blur(16px) saturate(150%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);box-shadow:0 12px 36px rgba(2,15,48,.08),inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.contact-card{background:linear-gradient(150deg,rgba(255,255,255,.7),rgba(255,255,255,.5));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(150%);backdrop-filter:blur(14px) saturate(150%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.faq-item{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.78),rgba(255,255,255,.58));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(150%);backdrop-filter:blur(12px) saturate(150%);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.faq-item.open{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.92),rgba(255,255,255,.78))}
.metric{background:transparent}
.metrics-band{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.7),rgba(244,246,255,.6));-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation:none!important;transition:none!important}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none}
}

/* ---------- Decorative line-art swoosh (gostudyin signature) ---------- */
.swoosh{position:absolute;pointer-events:none;z-index:0}
.swoosh svg{width:100%;height:100%;display:block}
.students-section{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.students-section .container{position:relative;z-index:1}
.swoosh-students-1{top:40px;left:-60px;width:260px;height:260px;color:var(--lime);opacity:.5}
.swoosh-students-2{bottom:-40px;right:-50px;width:300px;height:300px;color:var(--royal);opacity:.6}
.hero-visual .swoosh-hero{top:-30px;right:-30px;width:200px;height:200px;color:var(--lime);z-index:0;opacity:.9}
.hero-photo{z-index:1}
.cta-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.swoosh-cta{bottom:-50px;right:6%;width:260px;height:260px;color:var(--lime);opacity:.35;z-index:0}
.cta-band-inner{position:relative;z-index:1}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media(max-width:1024px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:42px}
  .hero-visual{max-width:520px;margin:0 auto;width:100%}
  .scholar-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
  .scholar-photo{max-width:560px;order:-1}
  .dest-grid,.services-grid,.news-grid,.uni-grid,.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .values-grid,.team-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .testi-card{flex-basis:calc(50% - 12px)}
  .split-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .split-media{min-height:340px}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media(max-width:820px){
  .header-cta{display:none}
  .nav-toggle{display:flex}
  .site-nav{position:fixed;inset:0 0 0 auto;width:min(84vw,350px);background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transform:translateX(100%);transition:transform .35s var(--ease);padding:92px 24px 24px;z-index:950;margin:0;overflow-y:auto}
  .site-nav.open{transform:translateX(0)}
  .nav-menu{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:4px}
  .nav-menu a{padding:14px 16px;border-radius:12px}
  .nav-menu .sub-menu{position:static;display:block;box-shadow:none;padding:0 0 0 14px}
  body.nav-open{overflow:hidden}
  body.nav-open::after{content:"";position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(11,20,48,.5);z-index:940}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .steps-line{display:none}
  .about-story,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .dest-detail-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .cta-band-inner{flex-direction:column;text-align:center}
  .stat-pill{font-size:.85rem;padding:9px 15px}
  .chip-tl{left:8px}.chip-br{right:8px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  body{font-size:16px}
  .section{padding:64px 0}
  .dest-grid,.services-grid,.news-grid,.uni-grid,.blog-grid,.values-grid,.team-grid,.scholar-stats,.about-aside{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .testi-card{flex-basis:100%}
  .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .split-quote .q{font-size:1.3rem}
}