/* =============================================
   ADMISSION COUNSELLOR – MAIN STYLESHEET
   Color Theme: Teal (#0a9396) + Dark Navy (#03045e)
   Font: Poppins
============================================= */

/* ---- RESET & BASE ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #333;
    background: #fff;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

.container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-pad { padding: 80px 0; }
.bg-light { background: #f0f7f8; }

/* ---- SECTION HEADER ---- */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #e0f5f5;
    color: #0a9396;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-header p {
    color: #666;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* =============================================
   TOP BAR
============================================= */
.top-bar {
    background: #03045e;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 8px 0;
}
.top-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}
.top-bar-left { display: flex; gap: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.top-bar-left a {
    color: #caf0f8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: color .2s;
    font-size: 13px;
}
.top-bar-left a:hover { color: #fff; }
/* Hide website link on small screens to avoid overflow */
.top-bar-left a.hide-sm { display: flex; }
@media (max-width: 860px) { .top-bar-left a.hide-sm { display: none; } }
@media (max-width: 540px) { .top-bar-left { gap: 10px; } .top-bar-left a { font-size: 11.5px; } }

.btn-live {
    background: #0a9396;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    transition: background .2s;
}
.btn-live:hover { background: #007f82; }

.pulse-dot {
    color: #90e0ef;
    font-size: 10px;
    animation: pulse 1.4s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.3; }
}

/* =============================================
   MAIN HEADER
============================================= */
.main-header {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    transition: box-shadow .3s;
}
.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 0;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Logo */
.logo img {
    height: 56px;
    width: auto;
}

/* Desktop Nav */
.desktop-nav > ul {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}
.desktop-nav > ul > li { position: relative; }
.desktop-nav > ul > li > a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #03045e;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.desktop-nav > ul > li > a:hover,
.desktop-nav > ul > li > a.active {
    background: #e0f5f5;
    color: #0a9396;
}
.desktop-nav > ul > li > a i { font-size: 11px; }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 0px);
    left: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
    min-width: 200px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    z-index: 100;
    border-top: 3px solid #0a9396;
}
.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown { display: block; }
.dropdown li a {
    padding: 9px 18px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #333 !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}
.dropdown li a:hover { background: #f0f7f8 !important; color: #0a9396 !important; }

/* Header CTA */
.btn-header-cta {
    background: #0a9396;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.btn-header-cta:hover { background: #007f82; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 4px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 998;
}
.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 26px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #03045e;
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: all .3s;
}

/* =============================================
   MOBILE NAV
============================================= */
.mobile-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(3,4,94,.55);
    z-index: 1000;
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
}
.mobile-overlay.active { display: block; }

.mobile-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 340px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #fff;
    z-index: 1001;
    overflow-y: auto;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    padding: 0 0 40px;
    transition: left .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    box-shadow: 6px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.mobile-nav.open { left: 0; }

/* Mobile Nav Header */
.mobile-nav-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f4f8;
    background: #03045e;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mobile-nav-header .mob-logo {
    height: 42px;
    width: auto;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.mobile-close {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border: none;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mobile-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.28); }

/* Nav List */
.mobile-nav > ul {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    flex: 1;
}

.mobile-nav > ul > li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f4f8;
}
.mobile-nav > ul > li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.mobile-nav ul li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #03045e;
    border-radius: 0;
    transition: color .2s;
    gap: 8px;
}
.mobile-nav ul li a:hover { color: #f77f00; background: transparent; }

/* Chevron icon in parent links */
.mobile-nav ul li a .mob-chevron {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #aab;
    transition: transform .3s, color .2s;
    margin-left: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mob-has-dropdown.open > a .mob-chevron {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: #f77f00;
}
.mob-has-dropdown.open > a { color: #f77f00; }

/* Dropdown */
.mob-dropdown {
    display: none;
    background: #f8fbfc;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e8f0f2;
}
.mob-dropdown.open { display: block; }

.mob-dropdown li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f5;
}
.mob-dropdown li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.mob-dropdown li a {
    padding: 11px 16px 11px 20px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #444 !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
}
.mob-dropdown li a::before {
    content: '';
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0a9396;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mob-dropdown li a:hover {
    color: #f77f00 !important;
    background: #fff !important;
}
.mob-dropdown li a:hover::before { background: #f77f00; }

/* Mobile CTA */
.mob-cta-wrap {
    padding: 16px 16px 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mob-cta {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #f77f00 !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    transition: background .2s, transform .2s !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(247,127,0,.35);
}
.mob-cta:hover { background: #d96b00 !important; transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* Mobile contact strip */
.mob-contact-strip {
    padding: 14px 16px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mob-contact-strip a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #555;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: #f8fbfc;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid #e8f0f2;
    transition: color .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.mob-contact-strip a i {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff3e0;
    color: #f77f00;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mob-contact-strip a:hover { color: #f77f00; border-color: #f77f00; }

/* =============================================
   HERO SECTION
============================================= */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #caf0f8 0%, #90e0ef 40%, #48cae4 100%);
    padding: 70px 0 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -80px; right: -80px;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Hero Content */
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #03045e;
    color: #90e0ef;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #03045e;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero-content h1 span { color: #0a9396; }
.hero-content > p {
    color: #023e8a;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* Stream Tags */
.stream-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.stream-tags span {
    background: #fff;
    color: #03045e;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.stream-tags span i { color: #0a9396; }

/* Hero Buttons */
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-primary {
    background: #0a9396;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
    display: inline-block;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: #007f82; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #03045e;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    border: 2px solid #03045e;
    transition: all .2s;
    display: inline-block;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: #03045e; color: #fff; }

/* Hero Form */
.hero-form {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(3,4,94,.15);
}
.hero-form h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    text-align: center;
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-group input,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid #dde;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #333;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color .2s;
    background: #fff;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus { border-color: #0a9396; }
.btn-form-submit {
    width: 100%;
    background: #0a9396;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background .2s;
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.btn-form-submit:hover { background: #007f82; }

/* =============================================
   STATS SECTION
============================================= */
.stats-section {
    background: #03045e;
    padding: 50px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}
.stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #90e0ef;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-item p {
    color: #caf0f8;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* =============================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
============================================= */
.why-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.why-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 36px 28px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
    border: 1.5px solid #eef2f5;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
/* subtle top accent line */
.why-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0a9396, #f77f00);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform .35s ease;
    border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
}
.why-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10,147,150,.14);
    border-color: #d0eef0;
}

/* Icon wrapper — centered */
.why-icon-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.why-icon {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #e8f7f7;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .3s, transform .3s;
}
.why-icon i {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #0a9396;
    transition: color .3s, transform .3s;
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a9396, #f77f00);
    transform: rotate(6deg) scale(1.1);
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon i {
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.why-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: color .3s;
}
.why-card:hover h4 { color: #0a9396; }
.why-card p { font-size: 14px; color: #666; line-height: 1.7; }

/* =============================================
   COURSES
============================================= */
.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.course-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
    text-align: center;
}
.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10,147,150,.15);
}
.course-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a9396, #48cae4);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.course-icon i { font-size: 24px; color: #fff; }
.course-card h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: #03045e; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.course-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: #666; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.course-card a {
    color: #0a9396;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color .2s;
}
.course-card a:hover { color: #007f82; }

/* =============================================
   HOW IT WORKS
============================================= */
.steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    position: relative;
}
.steps-grid::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 36px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a9396, #48cae4);
    z-index: 0;
}
.step-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.step-num {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03045e, #0a9396);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.step-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #03045e; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: #666; }

/* =============================================
   TESTIMONIALS
============================================= */
.testi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}
.testi-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
    border-top: 4px solid #0a9396;
}
.stars { color: #f4a261; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 15px; }
.testi-card > p { font-size: 14px; color: #555; font-style: italic; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testi-avatar {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a9396, #48cae4);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-author strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: #03045e; }
.testi-author span { font-size: 12px; color: #888; }

/* =============================================
   CTA BANNER
============================================= */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03045e 0%, #0a9396 100%);
    padding: 60px 0;
}
.cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-inner h2 { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cta-inner p { color: #caf0f8; font-size: 15px; }
.cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    transition: all .2s;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-color: #fff; }

/* =============================================
   FOOTER
============================================= */
.footer { background: #03045e; color: #caf0f8; }
.footer-top { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 40px;
}
.footer-logo { height: 52px; width: auto; margin-bottom: 16px; filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
.footer-col > p { font-size: 13.5px; color: #90e0ef; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-links a {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #caf0f8;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.social-links a:hover { background: #0a9396; color: #fff; }

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 36px; height: 2px;
    background: #0a9396;
}
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 9px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
    color: #90e0ef;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s;
    display: inline-block;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 4px; }

.contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #90e0ef;
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.contact-list li i { color: #0a9396; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; width: 14px; text-align: center; }
.contact-list li a { color: #90e0ef; }
.contact-list li a:hover { color: #fff; }

.btn-footer-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #0a9396;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 16px;
    transition: background .2s;
}
.btn-footer-cta:hover { background: #007f82; }

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    padding: 18px 0;
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #90e0ef;
}
.footer-bottom-inner a { color: #90e0ef; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-bottom-inner a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* =============================================
   FLOATING BUTTONS
============================================= */
/* whatsapp-float replaced by sticky-left-btns */

.enquiry-tab {
    position: fixed;
    right: -38px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg);
    background: #0a9396;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
    z-index: 900;
    transition: right .2s;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.enquiry-tab:hover { right: -30px; }

/* =============================================
   RESPONSIVE
============================================= */

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px; gap: 36px; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 32px; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .steps-grid::before { display: none; }
    .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .desktop-nav, .btn-header-cta { display: none; }
    .hamburger { display: flex; }

    .hero { padding: 50px 0 60px; }
    .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 26px; }
    .hero-content > p { font-size: 14px; }
    .hero-form { padding: 24px 20px; }

    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
    .stat-item h3 { font-size: 28px; }

    .section-header h2 { font-size: 24px; }
    .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

    .cta-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .cta-inner h2 { font-size: 22px; }
    .cta-btns { justify-content: center; }

    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }

    .top-bar-left { gap: 12px; }
    .top-bar-left a { font-size: 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-content h1 { font-size: 22px; }
    .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }
    .btn-primary, .btn-outline { text-align: center; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stream-tags span { font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 10px; }
}

/* =============================================
   UNIVERSITY PARTNER SLIDER
============================================= */
.uni-slider-section { background: #fff; }

/* Filter Tabs */
.uni-filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.uni-tab {
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    border: 1.5px solid #d0e8ea;
    background: #fff;
    color: #555;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .22s;
}
.uni-tab:hover { border-color: #0a9396; color: #0a9396; }
.uni-tab.active {
    background: #03045e;
    border-color: #03045e;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Slider Wrapper */
.uni-slider-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    position: relative;
}
.uni-slider-track-outer {
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
}
.uni-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform .42s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Arrow Buttons */
.uni-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #d0e8ea;
    background: #fff;
    color: #03045e;
    font-size: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all .2s;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    z-index: 2;
}
.uni-arrow:hover { background: #0a9396; border-color: #0a9396; color: #fff; }
.uni-arrow:disabled { opacity: .35; cursor: not-allowed; }

/* University Card */
.uni-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.09);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
    border: 1px solid #e8f4f5;
}
.uni-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(10,147,150,.16);
}

/* Card Image */
.uni-card-img {
    position: relative;
    height: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.uni-card-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .4s;
}
.uni-card:hover .uni-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Rank Badge */
.uni-rank-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    color: #0a9396;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.uni-rank-badge i { color: #f4a261; font-size: 10px; }

/* Card Body */
.uni-card-body { padding: 18px 18px 20px; }
.uni-card-body h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.uni-location,
.uni-tuition,
.uni-estd {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
}
.uni-location i { color: #e63946; }
.uni-tuition i  { color: #f4a261; }
.uni-estd i     { color: #0a9396; }

/* Card Buttons */
.uni-card-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}
.btn-uni-apply {
    flex: 1;
    background: #03045e;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 9px 0;
    border-radius: 7px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background .2s;
}
.btn-uni-apply:hover { background: #0a9396; }
.btn-uni-details {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    color: #03045e;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 9px 0;
    border-radius: 7px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1.5px solid #d0d8e8;
    transition: all .2s;
}
.btn-uni-details:hover { border-color: #0a9396; color: #0a9396; }

/* Dots */
.uni-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}
.uni-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #d0e8ea;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .2s;
    padding: 0;
}
.uni-dot.active {
    background: #0a9396;
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .uni-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .uni-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
    .uni-arrow { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 13px; }
    .uni-filter-tabs { gap: 8px; }
    .uni-tab { padding: 6px 16px; font-size: 12.5px; }
}

/* =============================================
   ABOUT COMPANY SECTION
============================================= */
.about-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Text */
.about-text .section-tag { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.about-text h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.about-text > p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-checklist {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 11px;
}
.about-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.about-checklist li i {
    color: #0a9396;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right Stats Grid */
.about-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}
.about-stat-card {
    background: #dce8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}
.about-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(3,4,94,.12);
}
.about-stat-card.highlight {
    background: #03045e;
}
.about-stat-card.highlight h3,
.about-stat-card.highlight p {
    color: #caf0f8;
}
.about-stat-card h3 {
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.about-stat-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #4a6080;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* =============================================
   ADMISSION PROCESS TIMELINE
============================================= */
.process-section { background: #f8fbfc; }

.process-timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    padding-top: 20px;
}

/* Horizontal connecting line */
.process-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 46px;           /* vertically centered on the icons */
    left: calc(100% / 14);
    right: calc(100% / 14);
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #0a9396, #48cae4, #0a9396);
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

.process-step {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-icon-wrap {
    position: relative;
}
/* Outer ring pulse */
.process-icon-wrap::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed #90e0ef;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s;
}
.process-step:hover .process-icon-wrap::before { opacity: 1; }

.process-icon {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #03045e;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(3,4,94,.25);
    transition: background .25s, transform .25s;
}
.process-step:hover .process-icon {
    background: #0a9396;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.process-label {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}
.process-label strong {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    display: block;
}
.process-label span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
    display: block;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .about-stats-grid { max-width: 480px; }

    .process-timeline {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 28px;
    }
    .process-line { display: none; }
    .process-step { flex: 0 0 calc(33.33% - 20px); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .about-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); max-width: 100%; }
    .about-text h2 { font-size: 24px; }
    .process-step { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 16px); }
    .process-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; font-size: 18px; }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .process-step { flex: 0 0 100%; }
}

/* =============================================
   POPULAR CATEGORIES
============================================= */
.popular-cat-section .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
}

.cat-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.cat-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid #e4eef0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 12px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.cat-card:hover {
    border-color: #0a9396;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10,147,150,.14);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.cat-card:hover .cat-icon { background: #0a9396; }
.cat-card:hover .cat-icon i { color: #fff; }

.cat-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #e8f4f8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .25s;
}
.cat-icon i {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #0a9396;
    transition: color .25s;
}

.cat-card span {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #03045e;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* =============================================
   LEADING CONSULTANTS BANNER
============================================= */
.leading-section { background: #fff; }

.leading-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Text */
.leading-text h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.leading-text > p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.leading-checklist {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 11px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.leading-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.leading-checklist li i {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    background: #e0f5f5;
    color: #0a9396;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 10px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-leading {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #03045e;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.btn-leading:hover { background: #0a9396; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* Right Visual — Image */
.leading-visual { position: relative; }

.leading-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(3,4,94,.18);
}
.leading-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: transform .4s;
}
.leading-img-wrap:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* Floating Badges */
.leading-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10,147,150,.2);
    color: #03045e;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    z-index: 3;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}
.leading-badge i { color: #0a9396; }
.lb-badge1 { top: 18px;   right: 18px; }
.lb-badge2 { bottom: 60px; right: 18px; }
.lb-badge3 { bottom: 18px; right: 18px; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .leading-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .leading-img-wrap img { height: 320px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
    .cat-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
    .cat-icon i { font-size: 22px; }
    .leading-text h2 { font-size: 24px; }
    .leading-img-wrap img { height: 260px; }
    .lb-badge2, .lb-badge3 { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cat-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* =============================================
   FEATURED UNIVERSITY SLIDERS
   (Center-active / coverflow style)
============================================= */
.featured-slider-section .section-header h2 { font-size: 26px; }

/* Outer wrapper — clips overflow */
.feat-slider-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0 10px;
}

.feat-track-outer {
    overflow: visible;
    width: 100%;
}

/* The scrolling track */
.feat-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    will-change: transform;
    /* allow side cards to peek */
    padding: 10px 0 16px;
}

/* ---- Individual Card ---- */
.feat-card {
    flex: 0 0 30%;          /* 3 visible: side | CENTER | side */
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: transform .45s, box-shadow .45s, border-color .45s, opacity .45s;
    opacity: .72;
    transform: scale(.93);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Active (center) card */
.feat-card.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    border-color: #0a9396;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(10,147,150,.22);
}

.feat-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.feat-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .4s;
}
.feat-card.is-active .feat-img img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.feat-body {
    padding: 16px 18px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}
.feat-body h4 {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.feat-body p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Dots */
.feat-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}
.feat-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #c8dfe2;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all .22s;
}
.feat-dot.active {
    background: #0a9396;
    width: 26px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .feat-card { flex: 0 0 44%; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .feat-card { flex: 0 0 80%; opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    .feat-card.is-active { transform: scale(1); }
    .feat-img { height: 160px; }
}

/* =============================================
   OUR SERVICES
============================================= */
.our-services-section { background: #fff; }
.our-services-section .section-header h2 { font-size: 26px; }

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(8, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.service-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 28px 10px 22px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: var(--sc-bg);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}

.service-icon-wrap {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .25s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}
.service-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--sc-icon);
}

.service-card span {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

/* =============================================
   STUDENT TESTIMONIALS SLIDER
============================================= */
.student-testi-section .section-header h2 { font-size: 26px; }

.stesti-slider-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 0 6px;
}

.stesti-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform .42s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    will-change: transform;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Card */
.stesti-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 26px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
    border: 1.5px solid #eef2f5;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: box-shadow .25s, transform .25s;
}
.stesti-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(10,147,150,.13);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.stesti-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}
.stesti-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03045e, #0a9396);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stesti-top h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.stesti-top span {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #888;
}

.stesti-stars {
    color: #f59e0b;
    font-size: 15px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
}

.stesti-card > p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-style: italic;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Dots */
.stesti-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}
.stesti-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #c8dfe2;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all .22s;
}
.stesti-dot.active {
    background: #0a9396;
    width: 26px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
    .service-card { padding: 20px 8px 16px; }
    .service-icon-wrap { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
    .service-icon-wrap i { font-size: 18px; }
    .stesti-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2); }
}
@media (max-width: 540px) {
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px; }
    .service-card span { font-size: 11px; }
    .stesti-card { flex: 0 0 85%; }
}

/* =============================================
   ORANGE ACCENT OVERRIDES
   Logo palette: Navy #03045e | Teal #0a9396 | Orange #f77f00
============================================= */

/* Top bar — orange Live Counselling button */
.btn-live { background: #f77f00 !important; }
.btn-live:hover { background: #d96b00 !important; }

/* Header CTA button — orange */
.btn-header-cta { background: #f77f00; }
.btn-header-cta:hover { background: #d96b00; }

/* Hero badge — orange bg */
.hero-badge { background: #f77f00; color: #fff; }

/* Hero primary button — orange */
.btn-primary { background: #f77f00; }
.btn-primary:hover { background: #d96b00; }

/* Hero outline button border — orange */
.btn-outline { border-color: #f77f00; color: #f77f00; }
.btn-outline:hover { background: #f77f00; color: #fff; border-color: #f77f00; }

/* Stream tags icon color */
.stream-tags span i { color: #f77f00; }

/* Form submit button — orange */
.btn-form-submit { background: #f77f00; }
.btn-form-submit:hover { background: #d96b00; }

/* Stats section — orange numbers */
.stat-item h3 { color: #f77f00; }

/* Section tag — orange */
.section-tag { background: #fff3e0; color: #f77f00; }

/* Why cards — orange icon bg on hover */
.why-card:hover { border-bottom-color: #f77f00; }
.why-card:hover .why-icon { background: #fff3e0; }
.why-card:hover .why-icon i { color: #f77f00; }

/* Process step numbers — orange gradient */
.step-num { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f77f00, #03045e); }

/* Process icon hover — orange */
.process-step:hover .process-icon { background: #f77f00; }

/* Testimonial top border — orange */
.testi-card { border-top-color: #f77f00; }
.stesti-card:hover { box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(247,127,0,.15); }

/* CTA banner — orange gradient */
.cta-banner { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03045e 0%, #f77f00 100%); }

/* Footer CTA button — orange */
.btn-footer-cta { background: #f77f00; }
.btn-footer-cta:hover { background: #d96b00; }

/* Footer heading underline — orange */
.footer-col h4::after { background: #f77f00; }

/* Social links hover — orange */
.social-links a:hover { background: #f77f00; }

/* About stat highlight cards — orange */
.about-stat-card.highlight { background: #f77f00; }
.about-stat-card.highlight h3,
.about-stat-card.highlight p { color: #fff; }

/* About checklist icon — orange */
.about-checklist li i { color: #f77f00; }

/* Leading checklist icon bg — orange */
.leading-checklist li i { background: #fff3e0; color: #f77f00; }

/* Leading CTA button — orange */
.btn-leading { background: #f77f00; }
.btn-leading:hover { background: #d96b00; }

/* Uni apply button — orange */
.btn-uni-apply { background: #f77f00; }
.btn-uni-apply:hover { background: #d96b00; }

/* Uni rank badge icon — orange */
.uni-rank-badge i { color: #f77f00; }

/* Uni tab active — orange */
.uni-tab.active { background: #f77f00; border-color: #f77f00; }
.uni-tab:hover { border-color: #f77f00; color: #f77f00; }

/* Featured slider active card border — orange */
.feat-card.is-active { border-color: #f77f00; box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(247,127,0,.2); }

/* Dots active — orange */
.uni-dot.active,
.feat-dot.active,
.stesti-dot.active { background: #f77f00; }

/* Enquiry tab — orange */
.enquiry-tab { background: #f77f00; }
.enquiry-tab:hover { background: #d96b00; }

/* Mobile CTA — orange */
.mob-cta { background: #f77f00 !important; }

/* =============================================
   LEFT STICKY CALL + WHATSAPP BUTTONS
============================================= */
.sticky-left-btns {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    z-index: 950;
}

.sticky-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 48px;           /* collapsed width — icon only */
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: width .3s ease, box-shadow .3s;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 2px 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.sticky-btn:hover {
    width: 160px;          /* expanded on hover */
    box-shadow: 4px 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

.sticky-btn i {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 52px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.sticky-btn span {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding-right: 14px;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .2s .1s;
}
.sticky-btn:hover span { opacity: 1; }

/* Call — orange */
.sticky-call {
    background: #f77f00;
    border-radius: 0 10px 0 0;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.sticky-call:hover { background: #d96b00; color: #fff; }

/* WhatsApp — green */
.sticky-wa {
    background: #25d366;
    border-radius: 0 0 10px 0;
}
.sticky-wa:hover { background: #1ebe5d; color: #fff; }

/* Mobile — smaller */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sticky-btn { width: 42px; height: 46px; font-size: 18px; }
    .sticky-btn i { width: 42px; height: 46px; font-size: 18px; }
    .sticky-btn:hover { width: 140px; }
}

/* =============================================
   PAGE BANNER (Inner Pages)
============================================= */
.page-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #03045e 0%, #0a9396 100%);
    padding: 60px 0 50px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.page-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; right: -60px;
    width: 260px; height: 260px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.page-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px; left: -40px;
    width: 180px; height: 180px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.page-banner-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-banner .section-tag {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.page-banner h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.page-banner > .container > .page-banner-inner > p {
    color: #caf0f8;
    font-size: 16px;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}
.breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); transition: color .2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb i { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.breadcrumb span { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .page-banner { padding: 44px 0 36px; }
    .page-banner h1 { font-size: 26px; }
    .page-banner > .container > .page-banner-inner > p { font-size: 14px; }
}

/* =============================================
   ABOUT INTRO (Image Left + Text Right)
============================================= */
.about-intro-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Image */
.about-intro-img {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(3,4,94,.15);
}
.about-intro-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 20px;
    transition: transform .4s;
}
.about-intro-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.03); }

/* Floating Badge on image */
.about-intro-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.about-intro-badge i {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #f77f00;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-intro-badge strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #03045e;
    line-height: 1;
}
.about-intro-badge span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #666;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Right Text */
.about-intro-text .section-tag { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.about-intro-text h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.about-intro-text > p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-intro-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .about-intro-img img { height: 340px; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .about-intro-img img { height: 240px; }
    .about-intro-text h2 { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* =============================================
   STATS STRIP (About Page)
============================================= */
.about-stats-strip {
    background: #03045e;
    padding: 44px 0;
}
.about-stats-strip-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-around;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 24px;
}
.ast-item {
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 120px;
}
.ast-item h3 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f77f00;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ast-item p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #caf0f8;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.ast-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ast-divider { display: none; }
    .ast-item { flex: 0 0 45%; }
    .ast-item h3 { font-size: 28px; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .ast-item { flex: 0 0 100%; }
}

/* =============================================
   MISSION & VISION (About Page)
============================================= */
.mv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}
.mv-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 36px 28px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
    border: 1.5px solid #eef2f5;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.mv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(247,127,0,.14);
}
.mv-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #fff3e0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    transition: background .3s;
}
.mv-icon i {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #f77f00;
}
.mv-card:hover .mv-icon { background: #f77f00; }
.mv-card:hover .mv-icon i { color: #fff; }
.mv-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.mv-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .mv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =============================================
   TEAM SECTION (About Page)
============================================= */
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.team-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    border: 1.5px solid #eef2f5;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(3,4,94,.14);
}
.team-img {
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 240px;
}
.team-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .4s;
}
.team-card:hover .team-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.team-body {
    padding: 22px 24px 26px;
    text-align: center;
}
.team-body h4 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.team-body span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #f77f00;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.team-body p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 480px; }
    .team-img { height: 200px; }
}

/* =============================================
   STATE-WISE COLLEGES PAGE
============================================= */
.state-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.state-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 28px 24px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.07);
    border: 1.5px solid #eef2f5;
    transition: transform .3s, box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}
.state-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(247,127,0,.14);
    border-color: #f77f00;
}
.state-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}
.state-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff3e0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background .3s;
}
.state-card:hover .state-icon { background: #f77f00; }
.state-icon i {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #f77f00;
    transition: color .3s;
}
.state-card:hover .state-icon i { color: #fff; }
.state-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
}
.state-college-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    flex: 1;
}
.state-college-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #555;
}
.state-college-list li i {
    color: #0a9396;
    font-size: 13px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 14px;
}
.btn-state-cta {
    display: inline-block;
    background: #f77f00;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
    align-self: flex-start;
}
.btn-state-cta:hover { background: #d96b00; transform: translateY(-2px); }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .state-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .state-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =============================================
   CONTACT PAGE
============================================= */
.contact-wrap {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Left Info Column */
.contact-info-col h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid #eef2f5;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: box-shadow .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.contact-info-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(247,127,0,.12);
    border-color: #f77f00;
}
.contact-info-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff3e0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #f77f00;
}
.contact-info-card h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-info-card a {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #0a9396;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.contact-info-card a:hover { color: #f77f00; }
.contact-info-card p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #888;
}
.contact-social { margin-top: 6px; }
.contact-social h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Right Form Column */
.contact-form-box {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(3,4,94,.10);
    border: 1.5px solid #eef2f5;
}
.contact-form-box h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin: 10px 0 6px;
}
.contact-form-box > p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-form .form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
}
.contact-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.contact-form label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 15px;
    border: 1.5px solid #dde;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #333;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color .2s;
    background: #fff;
    resize: vertical;
}
.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus { border-color: #f77f00; }
.contact-form .btn-form-submit {
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Map */
.map-wrap {
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
}

/* FAQ Section */
.faq-list {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}
.faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid #eef2f5;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow .25s;
}
.faq-item:hover { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(247,127,0,.10); }
.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #03045e;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 14px;
    transition: color .2s;
}
.faq-question:hover { color: #f77f00; }
.faq-icon {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #888;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform .3s, color .2s;
}
.faq-question:hover .faq-icon { color: #f77f00; }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); color: #f77f00; }
.faq-item.open .faq-question { color: #f77f00; }
.faq-answer {
    display: none;
    padding: 0 22px 18px;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { display: block; }
.faq-answer p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .contact-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .contact-form-box { padding: 28px 22px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .contact-form .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-info-col h2 { font-size: 22px; }
}

/* =============================================
   GALLERY PAGE
============================================= */
.gallery-filter-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.gallery-tab {
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    border: 1.5px solid #d0e8ea;
    background: #fff;
    color: #555;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .22s;
}
.gallery-tab:hover { border-color: #f77f00; color: #f77f00; }
.gallery-tab.active {
    background: #f77f00;
    border-color: #f77f00;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Masonry-style grid */
.gallery-grid {
    columns: 4;
    column-gap: 16px;
}
.gallery-item {
    break-inside: avoid;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.gallery-item-wide { column-span: none; }
.gallery-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 12px;
}
.gallery-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform .4s;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(3,4,94,.55);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .3s;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-overlay-content {
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 0 16px;
}
.gallery-overlay-content i {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #f77f00;
}
.gallery-overlay-content span {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.92);
    z-index: 9999;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
}
.lightbox-overlay.active { display: flex; }
.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 22px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .2s;
    z-index: 2;
}
.lightbox-close:hover { background: #f77f00; }
.lightbox-prev,
.lightbox-next {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border: none;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background .2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.lightbox-prev:hover,
.lightbox-next:hover { background: #f77f00; }
.lightbox-img-wrap {
    max-width: 880px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}
.lightbox-img-wrap img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 80vh;
    border-radius: 10px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.lightbox-caption {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .gallery-grid { columns: 3; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .gallery-grid { columns: 2; }
}
@media (max-width: 400px) {
    .gallery-grid { columns: 1; }
}

/* =============================================
   LEGAL PAGES (Privacy Policy & Terms)
============================================= */
.legal-wrap {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.legal-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid #eef2f5;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.legal-meta p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #555;
}
.legal-meta p i { color: #f77f00; }
.legal-meta p strong { color: #03045e; }
.legal-meta p a { color: #0a9396; }
.legal-meta p a:hover { color: #f77f00; }

.legal-intro {
    background: #fff3e0;
    border-left: 4px solid #f77f00;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.legal-intro p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.legal-section {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
    border: 1.5px solid #eef2f5;
}
.legal-section h2 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f7f8;
    position: relative;
}
.legal-section h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #f77f00;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.legal-section h3 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0a9396;
    margin: 16px 0 10px;
}
.legal-section p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.legal-section ul {
    padding-left: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.legal-section ul li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.legal-section ul li::before {
    content: '';
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f77f00;
    margin-top: 7px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.legal-section a { color: #0a9396; font-weight: 600; }
.legal-section a:hover { color: #f77f00; }
.legal-section strong { color: #03045e; }

.legal-contact-info {
    background: #f8fbfc;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e8f0f2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 12px;
}
.legal-contact-info p {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.legal-contact-info p i {
    color: #f77f00;
    width: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.legal-contact-info p a { color: #0a9396; font-weight: 500; }
.legal-contact-info p a:hover { color: #f77f00; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .legal-section { padding: 20px 18px; }
    .legal-section h2 { font-size: 16px; }
    .legal-meta { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
}

/* =============================================
   COUNSELLING POPUP
============================================= */
.cpopup-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(3, 4, 94, 0.65);
    z-index: 99999;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    animation: cpFadeIn .25s ease;
}
.cpopup-overlay.active { display: flex; }

@keyframes cpFadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to   { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Box */
.cpopup-box {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    max-width: 860px;
    width: 100%;
    max-height: 92vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(3, 4, 94, .35);
    animation: cpSlideUp .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

@keyframes cpSlideUp {
    from { transform: translateY(40px); opacity: 0; }
    to   { transform: translateY(0);    opacity: 1; }
}

/* Scrollbar for popup */
.cpopup-box::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
.cpopup-box::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: #d0d8e8; border-radius: 4px; }

/* Close Button — always fixed top-right, child of overlay */
.cpopup-close {
    position: fixed;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: #fff;
    border: none;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    z-index: 100001;
    transition: background .2s, color .2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.cpopup-close:hover { background: #f77f00; color: #fff; }

/* ---- LEFT PANEL ---- */
.cpopup-left {
    flex: 0 0 42%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #03045e 0%, #0a9396 100%);
    padding: 38px 32px 36px;
    border-radius: 20px 0 0 20px;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.cpopup-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    color: #caf0f8;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    width: fit-content;
}
.cpopup-badge i { color: #f77f00; }

.cpopup-headline {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
}
.cpopup-headline span { color: #90e0ef; }

.cpopup-subtext {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}
.cpopup-subtext strong { color: #f77f00; }

/* Location Pills */
.cpopup-locations {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}
.cpopup-loc-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    border-radius: 25px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: background .2s;
}
.cpopup-loc-item:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.cpopup-loc-flag { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1; }

/* Why Title */
.cpopup-why-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #90e0ef;
    margin: 4px 0 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .6px;
}

/* Checklist */
.cpopup-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 9px;
}
.cpopup-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 9px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.cpopup-checklist li i {
    color: #f77f00;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-top: 1px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---- RIGHT PANEL ---- */
.cpopup-right {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 38px 32px 36px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}

.cpopup-form-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.cpopup-form-title span { color: #f77f00; }

/* Form */
.cpopup-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}
.cpopup-field input,
.cpopup-field select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1.5px solid #dde;
    border-radius: 9px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #333;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
    background: #fff;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.cpopup-field input:focus,
.cpopup-field select:focus {
    border-color: #0a9396;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10,147,150,.12);
}
.cpopup-field select {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%23888' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 14px center;
    padding-right: 36px;
}
/* Remove native browser clear (×) button from inputs & selects */
.cpopup-field input::-webkit-search-cancel-button,
.cpopup-field input::-webkit-clear-button,
.cpopup-field select::-webkit-search-cancel-button,
.cpopup-field input::-webkit-contacts-auto-fill-button,
.cpopup-field input::-webkit-credentials-auto-fill-button {
    display: none !important;
    -webkit-appearance: none !important;
    appearance: none !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
}
.cpopup-field input[type="search"] { -webkit-appearance: none; }
/* Hide any native X from select on IE/Edge */
.cpopup-field select::-ms-clear,
.cpopup-field input::-ms-clear { display: none; width: 0; height: 0; }

/* Submit Button */
.cpopup-submit {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #03045e 0%, #0a9396 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 9px;
    transition: opacity .2s, transform .2s;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.cpopup-submit:hover { opacity: .9; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.cpopup-submit i { font-size: 14px; }

/* Terms */
.cpopup-terms {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #888;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.cpopup-terms a { color: #0a9396; font-weight: 600; }
.cpopup-terms a:hover { color: #f77f00; }

/* Success State */
.cpopup-success {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    gap: 14px;
}
.cpopup-success.show { display: flex; }
.cpopup-success-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a9396, #f77f00);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    color: #fff;
}
.cpopup-success h4 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #03045e;
}
.cpopup-success p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
    max-width: 280px;
}
.cpopup-success .btn-primary {
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 11px 26px;
}

/* =============================================
   POPUP RESPONSIVE
============================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Overlay — scrollable, starts from top */
    .cpopup-overlay {
        align-items: flex-start;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 50px 12px 20px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }

    /* Box — full width, stacked: form ON TOP, info BELOW */
    .cpopup-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        max-height: none;
        overflow-y: visible;
        border-radius: 16px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 480px;
        animation: cpSlideUp .3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    }

    /* Close button — fixed top-right corner of screen */
    .cpopup-close {
        top: 12px;
        right: 12px;
    }

    /* RIGHT (form) — comes first visually, rounded top */
    .cpopup-right {
        order: 1;
        padding: 28px 20px 22px;
        gap: 14px;
        border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
    }
    .cpopup-form-title { font-size: 16px; }

    /* LEFT (info) — comes second visually, rounded bottom */
    .cpopup-left {
        order: 2;
        flex: none;
        border-radius: 0 0 16px 16px;
        padding: 24px 20px 28px;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .cpopup-headline { font-size: 18px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cpopup-overlay { padding: 46px 10px 20px; }
    .cpopup-right { padding: 24px 16px 18px; }
    .cpopup-left { padding: 20px 16px 24px; }
    .cpopup-headline { font-size: 16px; }
    .cpopup-subtext { font-size: 13px; }
    .cpopup-locations { gap: 6px; }
    .cpopup-loc-item { font-size: 11px; padding: 4px 10px; }
    .cpopup-field input,
    .cpopup-field select { padding: 11px 13px; font-size: 13px; }
    .cpopup-submit { font-size: 14px; padding: 13px; }
    .cpopup-form-title { font-size: 15px; }
}