/* ============================================
   ASSURE OVERSEAS — Premium Blue+Green Design v3
   ============================================ */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --primary: #0A2D6F;
  --primary-light: #123D8D;
  --primary-dark: #071E4A;
  --accent: #4BA43C;
  --accent-light: #7BCB4A;
  --accent-dark: #3A8A2E;
  --background: #FAFBFD;
  --surface: #F4F8FF;
  --text-dark: #1A1A1A;
  --text-secondary: #5B6574;
  --text-muted: #8B95A5;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --gradient-cta: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A2D6F 0%, #4BA43C 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4F8FF 0%, #FFFFFF 40%, #EAF8EA 100%);
  --gradient-blue: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A2D6F 0%, #123D8D 100%);
  --gradient-green: linear-gradient(135deg, #4BA43C 0%, #7BCB4A 100%);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(10,45,111,0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(10,45,111,0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(10,45,111,0.15);
  --shadow-green: 0 8px 25px rgba(75,164,60,0.25);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 50%;
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  --transition-spring: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34,1.56,0.64,1);
  --max-width: 1280px;
  --header-height: 105px;
  --space-xs: 0.25rem; --space-sm: 0.5rem; --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem; --space-xl: 2rem; --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4rem; --space-4xl: 6rem; --space-5xl: 8rem;
}

*, *::before, *::after { margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior:smooth; font-size:16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--background);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration:none; transition: color var(--transition-fast); }
a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
img { max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
ul, ol { list-style:none; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* ---- Utilities ---- */
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin:0 auto; padding:0 var(--space-xl); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.section { padding: var(--space-5xl) 0; position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.section-alt { background: var(--surface); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }

/* Background Textures */
.texture-dots {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none; opacity: 0.4;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(10,45,111,0.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
}
.glow-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(100px); opacity: 0.3; pointer-events: none; z-index: 0;
}
.glow-blue { background: var(--primary); width: 400px; height: 400px; top: -100px; right: -100px; }
.glow-green { background: var(--accent); width: 400px; height: 400px; bottom: -100px; left: -100px; }

.text-center { text-align:center; }
.text-gradient {
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.text-accent { color: var(--accent) !important; -webkit-text-fill-color: initial !important; }
.section-badge {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--space-sm);
  padding:8px 22px; background:rgba(10,45,111,0.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.12); border-radius:50px;
  font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--primary);
  text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:2px; margin-bottom:var(--space-lg);
}
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight:800; margin-bottom:var(--space-lg);
  color:var(--text-dark); letter-spacing:-0.02em;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--text-secondary);
  max-width:600px; margin:0 auto var(--space-3xl); line-height:1.8;
}

/* ---- BG Mesh ---- */
.bg-mesh { position:absolute; inset:0; overflow:hidden; pointer-events:none; z-index:0; }
.bg-mesh::before, .bg-mesh::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(120px); opacity:0.06;
}
.bg-mesh::before {
  width:600px; height:600px; background:var(--primary);
  top:-200px; right:-150px; animation:meshFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.bg-mesh::after {
  width:500px; height:500px; background:var(--accent);
  bottom:-200px; left:-100px; animation:meshFloat 15s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes meshFloat {
  0%,100% { transform:translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33% { transform:translate(30px,-40px) scale(1.1); }
  66% { transform:translate(-20px,20px) scale(0.95); }
}

/* ---- HEADER ---- */
.header {
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:var(--header-height);
  z-index:1000; transition:all var(--transition-normal);
  background:rgba(250,251,253,0.95); backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
}
.header.scrolled {
  height:calc(var(--header-height) - 15px);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.08);
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(10,45,111,0.06);
}
.header .container { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; height:100%; }
.logo { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; z-index:1001; padding:8px 0; }
.logo img { height:65px; width:auto; }
.footer .logo img { height:100px; }
.nav-menu { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--space-lg); }
.nav-link {
  color:var(--text-dark) !important; font-weight:600; font-size:0.95rem;
  position:relative; padding:6px 0; transition:all var(--transition-fast);
}
.nav-link::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:50%; width:0; height:2.5px;
  background:var(--gradient-cta); border-radius:2px;
  transition:all var(--transition-normal); transform:translateX(-50%);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active { color:var(--primary) !important; }
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after { width:100%; }
.nav-cta {
  padding:10px 26px; background:var(--gradient-cta);
  color:#fff !important; border-radius:50px; font-weight:700;
  font-size:0.88rem; transition:all var(--transition-spring);
  box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(75,164,60,0.3);
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:0 8px 25px rgba(75,164,60,0.4); color:#fff !important;
}
.nav-auth-links { display:flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--space-sm); margin-left:var(--space-sm); }
.nav-auth-link, .nav-auth-btn { font-weight:600; font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--text-secondary); transition:all var(--transition-fast); }
.nav-auth-link:hover, .nav-auth-btn:hover { color:var(--primary); }

/* Mobile */
.mobile-toggle {
  display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; cursor:pointer;
  z-index:1001; background:none; border:none; padding:5px;
}
.mobile-toggle span { width:28px; height:2.5px; background:var(--text-dark); border-radius:2px; transition:all var(--transition-normal); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform:rotate(45deg) translate(5px,6px); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity:0; }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform:rotate(-45deg) translate(6px,-7px); }

/* ---- HERO ---- */
.hero {
  min-height:100vh; display:flex; align-items:center;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  background:var(--gradient-hero);
  padding-top:var(--header-height);
}
.hero::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 50%, rgba(10,45,111,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 20%, rgba(75,164,60,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
}
.hero::after {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(10,45,111,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,45,111,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:60px 60px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 30%, transparent 70%);
}
.hero-grid {
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;
  gap:var(--space-3xl); align-items:center;
  position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.hero-content { animation:heroFadeIn 1s ease forwards; }
@keyframes heroFadeIn {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px); }
  to { opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
}
.hero-badge {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:8px 22px; background:rgba(10,45,111,0.06);
  border:1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.15); border-radius:50px;
  font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--primary);
  margin-bottom:var(--space-xl); letter-spacing:0.5px;
  animation:shimmerBorder 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shimmerBorder {
  0%,100% { border-color:rgba(10,45,111,0.15); box-shadow:0 0 0 rgba(10,45,111,0); }
  50% { border-color:rgba(75,164,60,0.5); box-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(75,164,60,0.1); }
}
.hero-title {
  font-size:clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight:900; line-height:1.12; margin-bottom:var(--space-lg);
  letter-spacing:-0.02em; color:var(--text-dark);
}
.hero-title .highlight {
  background:var(--gradient-cta);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent;
  background-clip:text; background-size:200% 200%;
  animation:gradientShift 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes gradientShift {
  0%,100% { background-position:0% 50%; }
  50% { background-position:100% 50%; }
}
.hero-description {
  font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom:var(--space-2xl); max-width:540px; line-height:1.85;
}
.hero-buttons { display:flex; gap:var(--space-md); margin-bottom:var(--space-2xl); flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-stats { display:flex; gap:var(--space-2xl); flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-stat { text-align:center; }
.hero-stat-number {
  font-family:var(--font-heading); font-size:2.5rem; font-weight:900;
  background:var(--gradient-cta);
  -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; background-clip:text;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--text-muted); font-weight:600;
  margin-top:2px; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:1px;
}
.hero-visual {
  position:relative; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center;
  animation:heroVisualIn 1.2s 0.3s ease forwards; opacity:0;
}
@keyframes heroVisualIn {
  from { opacity:0; transform:translateX(50px) scale(0.9); }
  to { opacity:1; transform:translateX(0) scale(1); }
}
.hero-globe {
  width:100%; max-width:500px; aspect-ratio:1/1;
  position:relative; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center;
  margin-top: 80px;
}
.earth-sphere {
  position:absolute; width:300px; height:300px; border-radius:50%;
  background:url('../assets/images/earth-globe.png') no-repeat center center;
  background-size:140% 140%;
  box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(10,45,111,0.15), inset -15px -15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  z-index:1; animation:earthRotate 80s linear infinite; overflow:hidden;
}
@keyframes earthRotate { from { transform:rotate(0deg); } to { transform:rotate(360deg); } }
.hero-logo-top {
  position:absolute; top:-100px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%);
  width:300px; z-index:15;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(255,255,255,0.8));
  animation:logoFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-logo-top img { width:100%; height:auto; object-fit:contain; }
@keyframes logoFloat {
  0%,100% { transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px); }
}
.hero-globe svg {
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100%; height:100%; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
}
.revolving-plane { filter:drop-shadow(0 0 5px rgba(255,255,255,0.8)); }
.hero-bg-accent {
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(100px); pointer-events:none;
}
.hero-bg-accent-1 {
  width:500px; height:500px; background:rgba(10,45,111,0.08);
  top:-150px; left:-100px;
}
.hero-bg-accent-2 {
  width:400px; height:400px; background:rgba(75,164,60,0.06);
  bottom:-100px; right:-100px;
}

/* Floating Cards */
.floating-card {
  position:absolute; background:var(--white) !important;
  color:var(--text-dark) !important;
  backdrop-filter:blur(20px); border:1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.1) !important;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:14px 20px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;
  animation:floatCard 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); z-index:10;
}
.uk-card { top:15%; right:-8%; animation:floatCardUK 6s ease-in-out infinite; }
.usa-card { bottom:15%; left:-5%; animation-delay:1.5s; }
.aus-card { bottom:10%; right:0%; animation-delay:3s; }
@keyframes floatCardUK {
  0%,100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
}
@keyframes floatCard {
  0%,100% { transform:translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform:translateY(-12px); }
}
.floating-card .flag { font-size:1.6rem; }
.floating-card .country-name { font-weight:700; font-size:0.88rem; color:var(--text-dark) !important; }
.floating-card .visa-type { font-size:0.75rem; color:var(--text-secondary); font-weight:500; }

/* ---- BUTTONS ---- */
.btn {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:var(--space-sm);
  padding:14px 34px; border-radius:50px; font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-weight:600; font-size:0.95rem; cursor:pointer; border:none;
  transition:all var(--transition-spring); text-decoration:none;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.btn::before {
  content:''; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), rgba(255,255,255,0));
  opacity:0; transition:opacity var(--transition-fast);
}
.btn:hover::before { opacity:1; }
.btn-primary {
  background:var(--gradient-cta); color:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 4px 15px rgba(75,164,60,0.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(75,164,60,0.4); color:#fff !important;
}
.btn-secondary {
  background:rgba(10,45,111,0.05); color:var(--primary);
  border:1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.15);
}
.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color:var(--primary); background:rgba(10,45,111,0.1);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.btn-outline {
  background:transparent; color:var(--primary);
  border:2px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.3);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background:var(--primary); color:#fff;
  border-color:var(--primary); transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.btn-sm { padding:10px 22px; font-size:0.85rem; }
.btn-lg { padding:16px 42px; font-size:1.05rem; }
.btn-glow {
  background:var(--gradient-cta) !important; color:#fff !important;
  box-shadow:0 4px 25px rgba(75,164,60,0.35);
}
.btn-glow:hover { transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.02); box-shadow:0 8px 40px rgba(75,164,60,0.45); color:#fff !important; }
/* ============================================
   GLASS CARDS (White/Light Theme)
   ============================================ */
.service-card, .destination-info, .glass-card, .news-card, .stat-card, .process-step, .contact-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f9fbfd) !important;
  color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.08) !important;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--accent) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10,45,111,0.06);
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}
.service-card::before, .glass-card::before, .process-step::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,45,111,0.03) 0%, rgba(75,164,60,0.05) 100%);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.5s ease; z-index: -1;
}
.service-card:hover::before, .glass-card:hover::before, .process-step:hover::before { opacity: 1; }

.service-card:hover, .glass-card:hover, .news-card:hover, .process-step:hover, .contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(10,45,111,0.12);
  border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

/* Flyer */
.announcement-flyer {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border-top: 5px solid var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}
.announcement-flyer:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.flyer-content { padding: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; height: 100%; }
.flyer-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.flyer-pill {
  background: var(--surface); color: var(--primary);
  padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; display: inline-block;
}
.flyer-caption { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--accent) !important; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.flyer-title { color: var(--primary) !important; font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.flyer-desc { color: var(--text-secondary) !important; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 2rem; flex-grow: 1; }
.flyer-action-wrap { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding-top: 1.5rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); }
.flyer-link { color: var(--primary) !important; font-weight: 800; text-decoration: none; font-size: 1rem; transition: color 0.3s ease; }
.flyer-link:hover { color: var(--accent) !important; }
.flyer-date { color: var(--text-muted) !important; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; }

.process-number {
  width: 60px; height: 60px; background: var(--surface) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary) !important;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg); border: 2px solid var(--accent) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10,45,111,0.1);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.process-step:hover .process-number {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(10,45,111,0.15);
  background: var(--gradient-cta) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
}
.service-card h3, .glass-card h3, .news-card h3, .story-card h3, .process-step h3, .cta-box h2 {
  color: var(--text-dark) !important; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.service-card p, .glass-card p, .news-card p, .story-card p, .process-step p, .cta-box p, .cta-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important; line-height: 1.6;
}

.founder-card {
  background: var(--white) !important; color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.1) !important;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--primary) !important;
}
.founder-card h3 { color: var(--primary) !important; }
.founder-card .founder-role { color: var(--accent) !important; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.founder-card p { color: var(--text-secondary) !important; }

.service-icon, .feature-icon, .founder-avatar {
  background: var(--surface) !important; color: var(--primary) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.1) !important;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(10,45,111,0.15);
  background: var(--gradient-cta) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
}

/* ---- SERVICES GRID ---- */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-xl); }
.service-icon {
  width: 68px; height: 68px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.service-card p { font-size: 0.95rem; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.service-card .learn-more {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: var(--space-md);
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast); position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.service-card:hover .learn-more { gap: 14px; color: var(--accent); }

/* ---- DESTINATIONS ---- */
.destinations-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-xl); }
.destination-card {
  position: relative; height: 380px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer; background: var(--primary);
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--accent); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}
.destination-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,45,111, 0.9) 0%, rgba(10,45,111, 0.2) 50%, transparent 100%); z-index: 1;
}
.destination-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--accent-light);
}
.destination-card img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform var(--transition-slow); }
.destination-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.destination-info {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; padding: var(--space-lg); z-index: 2;
  color: var(--white); transition: all var(--transition-normal); background: transparent !important; border: none !important;
}
.destination-flag { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.destination-name { font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 5px; color: var(--white) !important; text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.destination-visas { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important; font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- STATS ---- */
.stats-section { padding: var(--space-3xl) 0; background: var(--gradient-blue); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.stats-section::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.05'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: var(--space-xl); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stat-item { text-align: center; padding: var(--space-lg); }
.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white); margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}
.stat-label { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); font-weight: 500; }

/* ---- PROCESS VERTICAL TIMELINE ---- */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 50%;
  padding: 0 3rem 3rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.timeline-item.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
  left: 0;
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: 4rem;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  left: 50%;
  text-align: left;
  padding-left: 4rem;
}
/* Center icon dot */
.timeline-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EAF8EA;
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10,45,111,0.12);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-icon {
  right: -26px;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-icon {
  left: -26px;
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-cta);
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(10,45,111,0.2);
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-icon svg { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }
/* Timeline card */
.timeline-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f9fbfd);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10,45,111,0.06);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-card {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(10,45,111,0.12);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}
.timeline-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}
.timeline-label .label-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  background: rgba(10,45,111,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.12);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.timeline-label .label-step {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}
.timeline-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.timeline-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary) !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Timeline responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline::before { left: 24px; }
  .timeline-item,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd),
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    width: 100%;
    left: 0;
    text-align: left;
    padding-left: 60px;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-icon,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-icon {
    left: -2px;
    right: auto;
  }
}

/* ---- TESTIMONIALS ---- */
.testimonials-wrapper { position: relative; }
.testimonials-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.testimonial-card {
  width: 100%; background: var(--white); border: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 1.5rem 1.8rem;
  position: relative; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--primary); }
.testimonial-stars { color: #FFC107; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--text-secondary); line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem; font-style: italic; white-space: normal;
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.testimonial-text.truncated { max-height: 7.5em; }
.testimonial-text.truncated::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2.5em;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, var(--white));
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-text.expanded { max-height: none; }
.testimonial-text.expanded::after { display: none; }
.testimonial-read-more {
  background: none; border: none; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem; cursor: pointer; padding: 0; margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  text-align: left; transition: color 0.2s;
}
.testimonial-read-more:hover { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: underline; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: auto; }
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: var(--surface);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-dark); }
.testimonial-detail { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 500; }
.testimonial-controls { display: none !important; }
.testimonial-btn {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: var(--radius-full); background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.1); color: var(--primary); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.3rem; transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.testimonial-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--primary); transform: scale(1.1); }

/* ---- UNIVERSITY PARTNERS PILL GRID ---- */
.partners-section { padding: var(--space-5xl) 0; }
.uni-partners-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}
.uni-partner-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(10,45,111,0.06);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  cursor: default;
}
.uni-partner-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10,45,111,0.12);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}
.uni-partner-pill .pill-icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(75,164,60,0.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.uni-partner-pill .pill-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.see-all-partners {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.see-all-partners:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(10,45,111,0.2);
}

/* ---- CTA ---- */
.cta-section { padding: var(--space-5xl) 0; text-align: center; position: relative; }
.cta-box {
  background: var(--surface); border: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.08); border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: var(--space-5xl) var(--space-3xl); position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: left; max-width: 60%; }
.cta-title { font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--text-dark); }
.cta-subtitle { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.cta-character { position: absolute; right: 5%; bottom: 0; width: 35%; max-width: 400px; z-index: 1; }

/* ---- FOOTER ---- */
.footer { background: var(--background); border-top: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.1); padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-xl); position: relative; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: var(--space-3xl); margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl); }
.footer-brand p { color: var(--text-secondary); margin-top: 1rem; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 300px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 15px; margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.social-link { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--surface); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem; transition: all 0.3s ease; }
.social-link:hover { background: var(--primary); color: white; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-heading { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 0.8rem; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--text-secondary); font-size: 0.95rem; transition: color 0.3s; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); padding-left: 5px; }
.footer-bottom { text-align: center; padding-top: 2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.1); color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ---- GLOBALS & UTILS ---- */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px; width: 45px; height: 45px;
  background: var(--primary); color: white; border: none; border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 99; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.scroll-top:hover { background: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed; bottom: 30px; left: 30px; width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: #25D366; color: white; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37,211,102,0.4); z-index: 100; transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.whatsapp-float svg { width: 35px; height: 35px; fill: currentColor; }
.whatsapp-float:hover { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.6); }

/* Pages specific */
.page-hero { padding: 160px 0 80px; text-align: center; background: var(--gradient-hero); position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.breadcrumb { margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-secondary); }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--primary); margin-right: 8px; }
.breadcrumb span { margin-right: 8px; }
.breadcrumb .current { color: var(--text-muted); }
.page-hero-title { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 15px; }
.page-hero-subtitle { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--text-secondary); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ---- COUNTRY MODAL ---- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(10,45,111,0.6); backdrop-filter: blur(8px); -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: all var(--transition-normal); padding: var(--space-md);
}
.modal-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.country-modal {
  background: var(--white); width: 100%; max-width: 700px; border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-top: 5px solid var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95); transition: all var(--transition-spring);
  overflow: hidden; max-height: 90vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.modal-overlay.active .country-modal { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.modal-header {
  padding: 2rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(244,248,255,0.5), transparent);
}
.modal-title-wrap { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 15px; }
.modal-flag { font-size: 2.5rem; filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)); }
.modal-title { font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 5px; }
.modal-subtitle { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-secondary); font-weight: 600; }
.modal-close {
  background: var(--surface); border: none; width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem; cursor: pointer; color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}
.modal-close:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); transform: rotate(90deg); }
.modal-body { padding: 2rem; overflow-y: auto; flex-grow: 1; }
.services-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.service-pill {
  background: rgba(75,164,60,0.1); color: var(--accent-dark); padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; border: 1px solid rgba(75,164,60,0.2);
}
.uni-list-header { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.uni-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(250px, 1fr)); gap: 15px; }
.uni-item {
  background: var(--surface); padding: 15px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.05);
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.uni-item:hover { transform: translateX(5px); border-color: var(--primary-light); background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.uni-icon { width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 8px; background: var(--gradient-blue); color: white; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.modal-footer { padding: 1.5rem 2rem; border-top: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.08); background: var(--background); text-align: right; }

/* Forms */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.form-label { display: block; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-dark); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 15px; border: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.2); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--background); font-family: var(--font-body); font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10,45,111,0.1); }

/* Animation classes */
.animate-on-scroll { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); }
.animate-on-scroll.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ============================================
   MOBILE RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ============================================ */

/* Tablets and Mobile (under 991px) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 280px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: #ffffff;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 100px var(--space-xl) var(--space-xl);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    box-shadow: -5px 0 25px rgba(10,45,111,0.15);
    transition: right var(--transition-normal);
    z-index: 1000;
  }

  .nav-menu.open {
    right: 0;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10,45,111,0.05);
  }

  .nav-cta {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 15px;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    text-align: center;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
  }

  .hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

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

  .hero-buttons {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .hero-visual {
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-logo-top {
    top: -50px;
    width: 220px;
  }

  .earth-sphere {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
  }

  .floating-card {
    display: none !important; /* Hide floating cards on mobile to avoid overflow */
  }

  .cta-box {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--space-xl);
  }

  .cta-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-character {
    display: none !important; /* Hide visual assets on mobile to fit grids */
  }
}

/* Phones (under 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  }

  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .destinations-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
  }

  .hero-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    min-width: 280px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
  }
  
  .testimonial-controls {
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
  }
}

/* Small Phones (under 576px) */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .country-modal {
    max-height: 95vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .modal-header {
    padding: 1.2rem !important;
  }

  .modal-body {
    padding: 1.2rem !important;
  }

  .modal-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
  }

  .uni-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}