/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   ADMAR Education - Main Stylesheet (style.css)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Reset & Base Variables */
:root {
    --primary-color: #08322b;
    /* Deep Teal/Forest Green */
    --accent-color: #c5a880;
    /* Premium Gold/Tan */
    --accent-hover: #b59870;
    --text-primary: #08322b;
    --text-muted: #5a625f;
    /* Soft Charcoal for descriptions */
    --bg-cream: #f6f4ee;
    /* Light Cream background */
    --bg-card-dark: #08322b;

    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    color: var(--text-primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Typography Helper Classes */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Header / Navbar Navigation
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.navbar-header {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
}

/* Logo Brand Styling */
.navbar-brand {
    padding: 0;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 72px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

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

.logo-text-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-top: -1px;
}

.logo-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 7px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Nav Menu Items */
.navbar-nav {
    gap: 16px;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

/* Nav Underline Indicator for Active Item */
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 24px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Solid CTA Button (Book a Consultation) */
.btn-outline-consultation {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.15);
}

.btn-outline-consultation:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Section
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 85vh;
    width: 100%;
    background: url('../images/hero-bg.png') no-repeat center center;
    background-size: 115%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 140px;
    /* offset navbar height */
    padding-bottom: 160px;
    /* offset bottom floating card */
}

.hero-content-container {
    height: 100%;
}

/* Left Column Styling */
.hero-text-col {
    margin-top: -250px;
}

.welcome-badge {
    gap: 10px;
}

.welcome-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.badge-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 65px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    position: relative;
}

.badge-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -4px;
    top: -2px;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 72px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero-desc p {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero-desc p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* CTA Pill Buttons */
.btn-teal-primary {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.25);
}

.btn-teal-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.35);
}

.btn-teal-primary i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-teal-primary:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-gold-outline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 14px 30px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-gold-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold-outline i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-gold-outline:hover i {
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Right Column & Floating Card */
.min-h-card {
    min-height: 480px;
}

.floating-mission-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 70px;
    left: -30px;
    width: 230px;
    background-color: var(--bg-card-dark);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px 20px 18px 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.4);
    z-index: 15;
}

.card-icon-circle {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.floating-mission-card .card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 0;
}

.floating-mission-card .accent-title {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.floating-mission-card .card-desc,
.floating-mission-card .card-desc p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.floating-mission-card .card-desc p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.card-footer-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 10px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Floating Bottom Services Board
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-board-container {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 100%;
}

.services-board {
    background-color: #faf9f5;
    border-radius: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
}

/* Services and Stats Common Columns */
.service-item,
.stat-item {
    position: relative;
}

/* Vertical Divider Lines */
.service-item:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    right: 0;
    width: 1px;
    height: 60%;
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.25);
}

.service-item-inner {
    padding: 35px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 250px;
}

.service-icon-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-color);
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.service-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.service-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-arrow-link {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    width: fit-content;
}

.service-arrow-link:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Stats Column Specific Styling */
.stat-item-inner {
    padding: 35px 30px;
    background-color: #f3efe6;
    /* Slightly darker cream highlighting */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.laurel-wrapper {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 26px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.stat-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   About Us Section
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 80px;
    margin-top: 0px !important;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.about-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.about-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.about-title-underline {
    width: 120px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about-badge .welcome-text {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-desc p:last-child,
.feature-text p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Feature Bullet Styling */
.feature-icon-circle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-item:hover .feature-icon-circle {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.about-features .feature-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.3);
    /* thin gold border */
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.feature-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.feature-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Discover More Button Arrow */
.about-section .btn-teal-primary i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Watermark Background Graphic */
.about-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    right: -100px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: url('../images/logo-emblem.png') no-repeat center right;
    background-size: contain;
    opacity: 0.03;
    /* very subtle */
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

.welcome-text.uppercase {
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Detailed Services Section
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.services-section {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0px !important;
}

.services-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.services-section-title .text-teal-accent {
    color: #107569;
    position: relative;
}

.services-section-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.services-section-desc p:last-child,
.card-service-desc p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Custom Highlight Box */
.services-highlight-box {
    padding-left: 0;
}

.highlight-icon-square {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-icon-square svg {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
}

.highlight-divider {
    width: 1.5px;
    height: 90px;
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.45);
    margin: 0 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-text-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.highlight-green-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #107569;
}

.highlight-dark-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* CSS Dot Grid */
.services-dot-grid {
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -40px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 90px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--accent-color) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 14px 14px;
    opacity: 0.25;
    z-index: -1;
}

.text-gold {
    color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

/* Service Cards */
.service-detail-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 310px;
    max-width: 285px;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Dark Card */
.service-detail-card.dark-card {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.2);
}

/* White Card */
.service-detail-card.white-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.service-detail-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.service-detail-card.white-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.35);
}

.service-detail-card.dark-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.35);
}

/* Icons inside cards */
.card-icon-wrapper-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.2);
}

.card-service-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.dark-card .card-service-title {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.white-card .card-service-title {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.card-service-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.dark-card .card-service-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.white-card .card-service-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Circular Arrow Buttons inside cards */
.service-card-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.dark-card .service-card-btn {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.white-card .service-card-btn {
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.service-detail-card:hover .service-card-btn {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Card Vector Watermarks */
.card-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -15px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    opacity: 0.04;
    pointer-events: none;
    background-size: contain;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: bottom right;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-detail-card.dark-card .card-watermark {
    opacity: 0.02;
}

.service-detail-card:hover .card-watermark {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0.06;
}

.watermark-target {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23c5a880'%3E%3Cpath d='M8 15A7 7 0 1 1 8 1a7 7 0 0 1 0 14zm0-1A6 6 0 1 0 8 2a6 6 0 0 0 0 12z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M8 11a3 3 0 1 1 0-6 3 3 0 0 1 0 6zm0-1a2 2 0 1 0 0-4 2 2 0 0 0 0 4z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M8 9a1 1 0 1 1 0-2 1 1 0 0 1 0 2z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.watermark-people {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%2308322b'%3E%3Cpath d='M7 14s-1 0-1-1 1-4 5-4 5 3 5 4-1 1-1 1H7zm4-6a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6zm-5.784 6A2.238 2.238 0 0 1 5 13c0-1.355.68-2.75 1.936-3.72A6.325 6.325 0 0 0 5 9c-4 0-5 3-5 4s1 1 1 1h4.216zM4.5 8a2.5 2.5 0 1 0 0-5 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0 5z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.watermark-planning {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%2308322b'%3E%3Cpath d='M10.854 7.146a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-3 3a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-1.5-1.5a.5.5 0 1 1 .708-.708L7.5 9.793l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M4 1.5H3a2 2 0 0 0-2 2V14a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h10a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V3.5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-1v1h1a1 1 0 0 1 1 1V14a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V3.5a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h1v-1z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M9.5 1a.5.5 0 0 1 .5.5v1a.5.5 0 0 1-.5.5h-3a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5v-1a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h3zm-3-1A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 5 1.5v1A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 6.5 4h3A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 11 2.5v-1A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 9.5 0h-3z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.watermark-admissions {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%2308322b'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 8a8 8 0 1 1 16 0A8 8 0 0 1 0 8zm7.5-6.923c-.67.424-1.248 1.05-1.706 1.839L7.5 2.917V1.077zM7.5 3.966L5.358 4.092c-.22.616-.367 1.31-.427 2.058h4.138c-.06-.748-.207-1.442-.427-2.058L7.5 3.966zm0 3.184H3.421c.06.845.228 1.637.491 2.35h7.176c.263-.713.431-1.505.491-2.35H7.5zm0 3.393L5.358 10.43c-.22-.616-.367-1.31-.427-2.058h4.138c-.06.748-.207 1.442-.427 2.058L7.5 10.543zm0 1.54v1.84c.67-.424 1.248-1.05 1.706-1.839L7.5 12.083zm0-11v11zm.5 11.083l1.706 1.839V12.08c-.458.79-1.036 1.415-1.706 1.84zm0-3.08h3.079c-.06-.845-.228-1.637-.491-2.35H8.5v2.35zm0-3.393h4.138c.06-.748.207-1.442.427-2.058H8.5v2.058zm0-3.098h2.079c.458-.79 1.036-1.415 1.706-1.84v1.84H8.5zm0-1.078l1.706 1.84V1.076c-.458.789-1.036 1.415-1.706 1.84v-1.84z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Bottom Laurel Separator */
.services-laurel-divider {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-top: 30px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0px !important;
    padding-top: 10px !important;
    padding-bottom: 0px !important;
}

.divider-circle-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   New Detailed About Us Section
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-detailed-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-detailed-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.about-detailed-title .text-green-accent {
    color: #107569;
}

.about-detailed-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Feature detail list */
.about-detailed-features .feature-detail-item {
    padding-top: 4px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about-detailed-features .feature-detail-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.25);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.feature-icon-circle-green {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-detail-item:hover .feature-icon-circle-green {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.feature-detail-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Stats Card in Left Column */
.about-stats-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.stat-box-icon-circle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(16, 117, 105, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.stat-box-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-box-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.stat-box-divider {
    width: 1.5px;
    height: 50px;
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.25);
    margin: 0 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Visual showcases right column */
.about-visual-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    max-width: 260px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-visual-card.card-wide {
    max-width: 320px;
}

.about-visual-card .visual-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 360px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-visual-card:hover .visual-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.visual-badge {
    left: 20px;
    bottom: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 10;
}

.visual-badge.badge-green {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.visual-badge.badge-gold {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.badge-icon-square {
    font-size: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.visual-badge.badge-green .badge-icon-square {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.visual-badge.badge-gold .badge-icon-square {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.badge-text-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.badge-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.badge-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Testimonial wide card */
.testimonial-wide-card {
    background-color: #ebede8;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 117, 105, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    min-height: 250px;
}

.testimonial-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    padding: 24px 22px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-primary);
}

.testimonial-author {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.testimonial-author-role {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.testimonial-image-col {
    flex: 1.15;
    min-width: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.testimonial-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: 76% 25%;
    display: block;
}

.overlapping-grad-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.28);
    border: 2.5px solid #ffffff;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-wide-card:hover .overlapping-grad-badge {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Process Section ("Our Process. Your Success.")
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.process-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.process-badge-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.process-badge-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

.process-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 46px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.process-title .text-green-accent {
    color: #107569;
}

.process-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.process-divider {
    width: 50px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Process Cards & Connections */
.process-steps-container {
    margin-top: 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.process-step-column {
    flex: 1 1 200px;
    max-width: 240px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
}

.process-step-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Green top-left arc wrapper */
.process-step-number::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -2px;
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    bottom: -2px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-top-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-left-color: var(--primary-color);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.process-step-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 117, 105, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    padding: 26px 20px 20px 20px;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 235px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.process-card-line {
    width: 25px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.process-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.process-card-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Horizontal connectors on Desktop (>= 992px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .process-steps-container {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }

    .process-step-column {
        flex: 1;
    }

    .process-step-column:not(:last-child)::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 35px;
        /* center of the 70px circle */
        left: calc(50% + 40px);
        right: calc(-50% + 16px);
        height: 0;
        border-top: 1.5px dashed var(--accent-color);
        z-index: 1;
        opacity: 0.7;
    }

    .process-step-column:not(:last-child)::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 35px;
        /* center of the 70px circle */
        right: calc(-50% + 16px);
        width: 6px;
        height: 6px;
        border-right: 1.5px solid var(--accent-color);
        border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--accent-color);
        transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-45deg);
        z-index: 2;
        opacity: 0.7;
    }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Success Stories Section
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.success-stories-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.success-stories-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.success-stories-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 24px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: 10px 5px 35px 5px;
    /* bottom padding for shadows */
}

/* Hide scrollbars */
.success-stories-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.success-stories-container {
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.success-story-column {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.success-story-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 117, 105, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.success-story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.story-profile-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.story-profile-img {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2.5px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.story-quote-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: -10px;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.story-student-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.story-student-degree {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.story-student-uni {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.story-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
}

.story-stat-box {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: transparent;
    padding: 0;
}

.story-stat-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(16, 117, 105, 0.08);
    color: #107569;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-stat-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #107569;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.story-stat-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.slider-dots-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #d1d8d5;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background-color: #107569;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Desktop layout (>= 992px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .success-stories-container {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        overflow-x: visible;
        gap: 24px;
        padding: 10px 0;
    }

    .success-story-column {
        flex: unset;
        scroll-snap-align: unset;
        max-width: none;
    }

    .success-story-card {
        max-width: none;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .slider-dots-container {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   News & Updates Section
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.news-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.news-header-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.news-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.news-header-line {
    height: 1px;
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.25);
}

.news-header-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.news-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Featured Card */
.news-featured-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 117, 105, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.news-featured-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.news-featured-img-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #f6f4ee;
    height: 310px;
}

.news-featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-featured-card:hover .news-featured-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.badge-featured {
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.badge-date {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    z-index: 2;
}

.news-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 21px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.news-card-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.news-card-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.news-card-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-hover);
}

.news-card-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* News List Stack */
.news-list-item {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.news-thumb-wrapper {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background-color: #f6f4ee;
}

.news-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-list-item:hover .news-thumb-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.news-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.news-meta-divider {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 1.5px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.news-meta-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #107569;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.news-item-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.35;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.news-list-item:hover .news-item-title {
    color: #107569;
}

.news-item-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.news-item-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.news-item-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.news-item-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-hover);
}

.news-item-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* View All News Button */
.btn-view-all-news {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-view-all-news:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.08);
}

.btn-view-all-news i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-view-all-news:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   FAQ Section
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.faq-accordion {
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 117, 105, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-color: rgba(16, 117, 105, 0.1);
}

.faq-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-trigger:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.faq-icon-circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
    /* Default beige */
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-icon-circle::before {
    content: '+';
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}

.faq-trigger:not(.collapsed) .faq-icon-circle {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-trigger:not(.collapsed) .faq-icon-circle::before {
    content: '−';
    /* Mathematical minus sign */
}

.faq-question {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-right: 20px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-trigger:not(.collapsed) .faq-question {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.faq-chevron {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Rotate chevron when expanded */
.faq-trigger:not(.collapsed) .faq-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.faq-content {
    padding: 0 30px 24px 86px;
    /* 30px left + 36px circle + 20px gap = 86px aligned */
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer Section Styling
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Footer Top Area */
.footer-top {
    background-color: #fbfbfa;
    border-top-left-radius: 40px;
    border-top-right-radius: 40px;
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-brand-container {
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 82px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

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

.footer-logo-text-wrapper {
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.footer-logo-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 9px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.footer-logo-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-description {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-gold-line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Social links styling */
.social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.3);
}

/* Column Header Link Group */
.footer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer-links-list li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links-list a {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-hover);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Stay Updated Newsletter Styling */
.footer-newsletter-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-email-input {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-email-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 117, 105, 0.1);
    outline: none;
}

.btn-footer-subscribe {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-footer-subscribe:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.08);
}

.btn-footer-subscribe i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-footer-subscribe:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Footer Contact Bar (Dark green) */
.footer-contact-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.contact-widget-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-widget-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Vertical separator line between widgets in desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .contact-widget-col:not(:last-child) {
        border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        padding-right: 25px;
    }
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar (Darker green) */
.footer-bottom-bar {
    background-color: #05201b;
    padding: 24px 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-bottom-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.footer-bottom-divider {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    margin: 0 8px;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Subpage Banner & Services Page Styles
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.subpage-banner {
    position: relative;
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.8), rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.8)), url('../images/about-banner-bg.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    text-align: center;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.breadcrumb-wrapper {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.breadcrumb-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.breadcrumb-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.breadcrumb-separator {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.breadcrumb-current {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.subpage-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.subpage-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Subpage Services Grid */
.services-grid-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
}

.services-grid-section .service-detail-card,
.services-grid-section .service-detail-card:hover {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: none;
}

/* Call to Action Banner */
.cta-banner-section {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-banner-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.cta-banner-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Watermark Overrides for Alternate Layouts */
.dark-card .watermark-people {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23c5a880'%3E%3Cpath d='M7 14s-1 0-1-1 1-4 5-4 5 3 5 4-1 1-1 1H7zm4-6a3 3 0 1 0 0-6 3 3 0 0 0 0 6zm-5.784 6A2.238 2.238 0 0 1 5 13c0-1.355.68-2.75 1.936-3.72A6.325 6.325 0 0 0 5 9c-4 0-5 3-5 4s1 1 1 1h4.216zM4.5 8a2.5 2.5 0 1 0 0-5 2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0 5z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.dark-card .watermark-planning {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23c5a880'%3E%3Cpath d='M10.854 7.146a.5.5 0 0 1 0 .708l-3 3a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-1.5-1.5a.5.5 0 1 1 .708-.708L7.5 9.793l2.646-2.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M4 1.5H3a2 2 0 0 0-2 2V14a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h10a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V3.5a2 2 0 0 0-2-2h-1v1h1a1 1 0 0 1 1 1V14a1 1 0 0 1-1 1H3a1 1 0 0 1-1-1V3.5a1 1 0 0 1 1-1h1v-1z'/%3E%3Cpath d='M9.5 1a.5.5 0 0 1 .5.5v1a.5.5 0 0 1-.5.5h-3a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5v-1a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h3zm-3-1A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 5 1.5v1A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 6.5 4h3A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 11 2.5v-1A1.5 1.5 0 0 0 9.5 0h-3z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.dark-card .watermark-admissions {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23c5a880'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 8a8 8 0 1 1 16 0A8 8 0 0 1 0 8zm7.5-6.923c-.67.424-1.248 1.05-1.706 1.839L7.5 2.917V1.077zM7.5 3.966L5.358 4.092c-.22.616-.367 1.31-.427 2.058h4.138c-.06-.748-.207-1.442-.427-2.058L7.5 3.966zm0 3.184H3.421c.06.845.228 1.637.491 2.35h7.176c.263-.713.431-1.505.491-2.35H7.5zm0 3.393L5.358 10.43c-.22-.616-.367-1.31-.427-2.058h4.138c-.06.748-.207 1.442-.427 2.058L7.5 10.543zm0 1.54v1.84c.67-.424 1.248-1.05 1.706-1.839L7.5 12.083zm0-11v11zm.5 11.083l1.706 1.839V12.08c-.458.79-1.036 1.415-1.706 1.84zm0-3.08h3.079c-.06-.845-.228-1.637-.491-2.35H8.5v2.35zm0-3.393h4.138c.06-.748.207-1.442.427-2.058H8.5v2.058zm0-3.098h2.079c.458-.79 1.036-1.415 1.706-1.84v1.84H8.5zm0-1.078l1.706 1.84V1.076c-.458.789-1.036 1.415-1.706 1.84v-1.84z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Watermarks for Test Prep & Visa Support */
.watermark-testprep {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%2308322b'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 2.828c.885-.37 2.154-.769 3.388-.893 1.33-.134 2.458.063 3.112.752v9.746c-.933-.758-2.53-1.256-4.636-1.256zM8.5 2.687c.654-.689 1.782-.886 3.112-.752 1.234.124 2.503.523 3.388.893v9.923c-.933-.758-2.53-1.256-4.636-1.256z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.dark-card .watermark-testprep {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23c5a880'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 2.828c.885-.37 2.154-.769 3.388-.893 1.33-.134 2.458.063 3.112.752v9.746c-.933-.758-2.53-1.256-4.636-1.256zM8.5 2.687c.654-.689 1.782-.886 3.112-.752 1.234.124 2.503.523 3.388.893v9.923c-.933-.758-2.53-1.256-4.636-1.256z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.watermark-visa {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%2308322b'%3E%3Cpath d='M6.428 1.151C6.708.591 7.303 0 8 0s1.292.592 1.572 1.151C9.892 1.77 10 2.53 10 3.397v.29l5.061 5.061A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 15.5 9.818v1.71c0 .266-.27.447-.514.337L10 9.86v3.235l2.11 1.688a.75.75 0 0 1 .29.592v.63a.25.25 0 0 1-.366.223L8.5 15.195V16H7.5v-.805L4.034 16.23a.25.25 0 0 1-.366-.223v-.63a.75.75 0 0 1 .29-.592L6 13.096V9.86l-4.986 2.006c-.244.11-.514-.07-.514-.337v-1.71a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 .439-1.06L6 3.687v-.29c0-.866.108-1.627.428-2.246z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

.dark-card .watermark-visa {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='%23c5a880'%3E%3Cpath d='M6.428 1.151C6.708.591 7.303 0 8 0s1.292.592 1.572 1.151C9.892 1.77 10 2.53 10 3.397v.29l5.061 5.061A1.5 1.5 0 0 1 15.5 9.818v1.71c0 .266-.27.447-.514.337L10 9.86v3.235l2.11 1.688a.75.75 0 0 1 .29.592v.63a.25.25 0 0 1-.366.223L8.5 15.195V16H7.5v-.805L4.034 16.23a.25.25 0 0 1-.366-.223v-.63a.75.75 0 0 1 .29-.592L6 13.096V9.86l-4.986 2.006c-.244.11-.514-.07-.514-.337v-1.71a1.5 1.5 0 0 1 .439-1.06L6 3.687v-.29c0-.866.108-1.627.428-2.246z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* Card Header Images */
.card-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-img-top {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.service-detail-card:hover .card-img-top {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.card-body-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-card-text {
    flex-grow: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-break: normal;
}

.services-grid-section .card-service-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Contact Page Styles (contact.html)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    position: relative;
}

/* Left Column Info Box */
.contact-info-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.1);
}

.contact-info-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 24px 0;
}

.contact-info-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
}

.contact-info-icon-circle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-info-item:hover .contact-info-icon-circle {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.contact-info-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-info-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-info-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Right Column Dark Teal Card with Slanted Cut */
.contact-form-card-shadow-wrap {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 35px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.22));
}

.contact-form-card {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 45px 40px;
    clip-path: polygon(32px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%, 0 32px);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-form-card .card-subtitle-small {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-form-card .card-title-main {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.contact-form-card .text-highlight-gold {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Input Fields styling */
.contact-form-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.contact-form-input {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.contact-form-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) !important;
}

.contact-form-input:focus {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15) !important;
}

.contact-form-input-textarea {
    min-height: 150px;
    resize: none;
}

.btn-contact-submit {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
}

.btn-contact-submit:hover {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.25);
}

/* FAQ Search & Category Styles */
.faq-search-container {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
    position: relative;
}

.faq-search-input {
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.3) !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    padding: 15px 25px 15px 55px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.08) !important;
    outline: none;
}

.faq-search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 22px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 18px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-category-header {
    margin-top: 55px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.faq-category-header:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.faq-category-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.2);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.faq-no-results {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 50px 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.faq-no-results-icon {
    font-size: 44px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.faq-no-results-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.faq-no-results-desc {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    max-width: 340px;
    margin: 8px auto 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Blog Card Styles (blog.html)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.blog-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
}

.blog-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.15);
}

.blog-card-thumb-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.blog-card-thumb {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-thumb {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Pagination */
.blog-pagination-wrapper {
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.blog-pagination {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.blog-page-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.3);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-page-btn:hover,
.blog-page-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   Blog Detail Page Styles (blog-detail.html)
   ------------------------------------------------------------- */
.navbar-header.navbar-solid {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
}

.navbar-header.navbar-solid-cream {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.04);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
}


.blog-detail-banner {
    display: none;
    /* Removed in favor of the new split hero section */
}

/* Reading Progress Bar */
.reading-progress-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 9999;
}

.reading-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.7);
    transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
}

/* Blog Post Hero Header */
.blog-post-hero {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0 50px 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-post-hero .breadcrumb {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.blog-post-hero .breadcrumb-link {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-post-hero .breadcrumb-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.blog-post-hero .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-post-title {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.blog-post-meta {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-post-meta .meta-item i {
    font-size: 15px;
}

.blog-post-meta .meta-separator {
    color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.5);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.blog-post-hero-image-wrapper {
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-post-hero-image-wrapper img {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.blog-post-hero-image-wrapper:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Blog Main Grid & Article */
.blog-detail-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
}

.blog-post-article {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.02);
}

.blog-post-article .lead-text {
    font-size: 18.5px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-post-article p {
    font-size: 16.5px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #444b48;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.blog-post-article strong {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-post-article .section-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-top: 45px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.18);
}

/* Custom Quote styling */
.blog-detail-quote {
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.06);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-top-right-radius: 12px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px 30px;
    margin: 40px 0;
}

.blog-detail-quote-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-detail-quote-author {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* In-Article CTA Banner */
.in-article-cta {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.in-article-cta .cta-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, #062822 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-cta-light {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.2);
}

.btn-cta-light:hover {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* Custom Bullet List */
.blog-custom-bullets li {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #444b48;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.blog-custom-bullets i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 18px;
}

/* Social Share Widget */
.blog-share-widget {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.08);
}

.blog-share-widget .share-title {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.share-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.1);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.share-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.share-facebook:hover {
    background-color: #3b5998;
    border-color: #3b5998;
}

.share-linkedin:hover {
    background-color: #0077b5;
    border-color: #0077b5;
}

.share-twitter:hover {
    background-color: #1da1f2;
    border-color: #1da1f2;
}

.share-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Author Bio Card */
.author-bio-card {
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.04);
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.25);
}

/* Sticky Sidebar & Widgets */
.sticky-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.015);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.12);
}

.sidebar-widget .widget-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-advisor-cta {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.1);
}

.btn-advisor-cta:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.2);
}

/* Table of Contents (ToC) Links */
.toc-nav .toc-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.toc-nav .toc-link:hover,
.toc-nav .toc-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.06);
    border-left-color: var(--accent-color);
    padding-left: 16px;
}

.toc-nav .toc-link .toc-number {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Sidebar Inquiry Form inputs */
.form-group-custom {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.form-label-custom {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.form-control-custom {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.12);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    outline: none;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-control-custom:focus {
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
}

.select-custom {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' fill='%2308322b' class='bi bi-chevron-down' viewBox='0 0 16 16'><path fill-rule='evenodd' d='M1.646 4.646a.5.5 0 0 1 .708 0L8 10.293l5.646-5.647a.5.5 0 0 1 .708.708l-6 6a.5.5 0 0 1-.708 0l-6-6a.5.5 0 0 1 0-.708z'/></svg>");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 14px center;
    padding-right: 36px;
}

/* Toast Notification */
.toast-notification {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(20px);
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.2);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-color);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

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

/* Return Button styling */
.btn-blog-back {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-top: 20px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.15);
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 30px;
}

.btn-blog-back:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateX(-3px);
}

/* =============================================================
   About Us Page Custom Sections Redesign Styles
   ============================================================= */

/* Who We Are Intro Section */
.about-intro-section {
    padding: 100px 0 45px 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    position: relative;
}

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

.about-light-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    display: inline-block;
}

.about-light-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.about-light-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.btn-dark-pill {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 12px 36px;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.12);
}

.btn-dark-pill:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.25);
}

/* Skills & Stats Grid Section */
.about-skills-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.04);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.15);
}

.skills-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.skills-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.skill-item {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.skill-info {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.skill-progress-bar {
    height: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.08);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.skill-progress-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.8, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Stats Grid Wrapper */
.stats-grid-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.stat-grid-item {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.02);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.12);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-grid-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.06);
}

.stat-grid-number {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-grid-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Parallax CTA Banner */
.about-cta-parallax {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.88), rgba(8, 50, 43, 0.88)), url('../images/about-students-group.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta-parallax-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.about-cta-parallax-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 35px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.btn-white-cta-pill {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 14px 38px;
    display: inline-block;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.btn-white-cta-pill:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 168, 128, 0.35);
}
/* =========================================================
   SECTION
   ========================================================= */

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}


/* =========================================================
   MISSION / VISION CARDS
   ========================================================= */

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 255px;
    padding: 42px 42px 38px;
    border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
    background: #ffffff;
    transition:
        transform 0.35s ease,
        box-shadow 0.35s ease,
        border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-card:hover {
    border-color: #c7a15a;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}


/* =========================================================
   LABEL
   ========================================================= */

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-label {
    color: #173b68;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 7px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}


/* =========================================================
   GOLD LINE
   ========================================================= */

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-line {
    width: 48px;
    height: 2px;
    margin: 18px 0 25px;
    background: #c7a15a;
}


/* =========================================================
   DESCRIPTION
   ========================================================= */

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-card p {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0;
    color: #555e69;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}


/* =========================================================
   STATS
   ========================================================= */

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stats {
    margin-top: 65px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e4e4e4;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e4e4e4;
}


/* =========================================================
   STAT ITEM
   ========================================================= */

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 150px;
    padding: 25px 15px;
    text-align: center;
}

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat::after {
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    right: 0;
    width: 1px;
    height: calc(100% - 50px);
    background: #e4e4e4;
    content: "";
}

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat:last-child::after {
    display: none;
}


/* =========================================================
   NUMBER
   ========================================================= */

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat strong {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #173b68;
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}


/* =========================================================
   STAT LABEL
   ========================================================= */

.admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat span {
    color: #737b84;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}


/* =========================================================
   TABLET
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr {
        padding: 65px 0;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-card {
        min-height: 260px;
        padding: 35px 30px;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat {
        min-height: 135px;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat strong {
        font-size: 35px;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-card {
        min-height: 0;
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-label {
        letter-spacing: 5px;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-card p {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stats {
        margin-top: 45px;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat {
        min-height: 125px;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat::after {
        top: 20px;
        height: calc(100% - 40px);
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat strong {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

}


/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
   ========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-card {
        padding: 27px 20px;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-label {
        font-size: 14px;
        letter-spacing: 4px;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-line {
        margin: 15px 0 20px;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat {
        min-height: 115px;
        padding: 20px 10px;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat strong {
        font-size: 29px;
    }

    .admar-abt-secx-vm-mr-stat span {
        font-size: 14px;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

}