/* ============================================================
   DOCTORS WAY — Crystal Medical Glassmorphism Design System
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ── CSS Variables ── */
:root {
  /* Core Palette */
  --bg-deep: #1E3A5F;
  --bg-mid: #2E4A6B;
  --bg-surface: #3E5A7B;
  --teal: #F0F4F7;
  --teal-dim: #F0F4F7;
  --emerald: #F0F4F7;
  --emerald-dim: #F0F4F7;
  --royal: #F0F4F7;
  --royal-dim: #3E5A7B;
  --gold: #F0F4F7;
  --gold-dim: #3E5A7B;

  /* Glass System */
  --glass-1: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  --glass-2: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --glass-3: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.13);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  --glass-border-h: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.45);
  --blur-sm: blur(12px);
  --blur-md: blur(24px);
  --blur-lg: blur(40px);

  /* Text */
  --text-1: #ffffff;
  --text-2: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  --text-3: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);

  /* Gradients */
  --grad-teal: linear-gradient(135deg, #00d4b8, #00ff87);
  --grad-royal: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #8b5cf6);
  --grad-warm: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ef4444);
  --grad-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #020b18 0%, #061428 50%, #0a1f3a 100%);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-teal: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.25);
  --shadow-emerald: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.2);
  --shadow-royal: 0 0 30px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
  --shadow-card: 0 8px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  --shadow-card-h: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.15);

  /* Motion */
  --ease-smooth: cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
  --ease-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --t-fast: 0.18s;
  --t-mid: 0.35s;
  --t-slow: 0.65s;

  /* Layout */
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --radius-xl: 40px;
  --max-width: 1240px;
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-1);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-1);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

img {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

button {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ── Scrollbar ── */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(var(--teal), var(--emerald));
  border-radius: 99px;
}

/* ── Selection ── */
::selection {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.3);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ── Page Background Mesh ── */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 10% 15%, rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 90% 80%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   GLASS CARD
   ============================================================ */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--glass-2);
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-md);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--blur-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-smooth),
    box-shadow var(--t-mid) var(--ease-smooth),
    border-color var(--t-mid) ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-h);
  border-color: var(--glass-border-h);
}

/* Shimmer sweep on hover */
.glass-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left var(--t-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.glass-card:hover::after {
  left: 150%;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background var(--t-mid) ease, box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(2, 11, 24, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-md);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--blur-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.navbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
}

/* Brand */
.nav-brand .logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-brand .logo img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.6));
  transition: filter var(--t-mid) ease, transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.nav-brand .logo:hover img {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.8));
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-1);
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--teal);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Nav links */
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-2);
  position: relative;
  padding: 4px 0;
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-teal);
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: width var(--t-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.cta-button {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 24px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-bounce),
    box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.gold-button,
.primary-gold {
  background: var(--grad-teal);
  color: #021520;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.35);
}

.gold-button:hover,
.primary-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 35px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.55);
}

.secondary-outline {
  background: var(--glass-2);
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-sm);
  color: var(--text-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.secondary-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
}

.cta-button.large {
  padding: 15px 36px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Ripple */
.ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: scale(0);
  animation: ripple-anim 0.6s ease-out forwards;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes ripple-anim {
  to {
    transform: scale(4);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-1);
  border-radius: 99px;
  transition: all var(--t-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 72px;
  background: var(--grad-hero);
}

/* Animated orb background */
.hero-background {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

#particleCanvas {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.aurora-blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: blob-float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.blob-1 {
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.18), transparent 70%);
  top: -200px;
  left: -100px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
  opacity: 1;
}

.blob-2 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15), transparent 70%);
  top: 20%;
  right: -100px;
  animation-delay: -4s;
  opacity: 1;
}

.blob-3 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  bottom: -100px;
  left: 30%;
  animation-delay: -8s;
  opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes blob-float {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }

  25% {
    transform: translate(60px, -60px) scale(1.08);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-40px, 80px) scale(0.94);
  }

  75% {
    transform: translate(80px, 30px) scale(1.04);
  }
}

.hero>.container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

/* Orb card */
.animated-orb {
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.orb-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

.orb-core {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #00ff87, #00d4b8);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.7), 0 0 80px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.4);
  animation: core-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes core-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.7);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 0 70px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.9);
  }
}

.dna-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.ring-1 {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.3), inset 0 0 12px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.15);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: ring-spin 8s linear infinite;
}

.ring-2 {
  width: 138px;
  height: 138px;
  border-color: rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.4);
  border-style: dashed;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: ring-spin 13s linear infinite reverse;
}

.ring-3 {
  width: 176px;
  height: 176px;
  border-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: ring-spin 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes ring-spin {
  from {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.orb-text {
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Hero center */
.hero-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.gradient-text {
  background: var(--grad-teal) !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: text !important;
  background-clip: text !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent !important;
  color: transparent !important;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-2) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-2) !important;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Trust strip */
.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--glass-1);
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: left;
}

.trust-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-content .counter {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-1);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.trust-content span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero right image */
.hero-right {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.student-image {
  padding: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

/* Mobile Navigation Menu */
.mobile-nav-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 280px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(13, 79, 60, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-lg);
  transition: right var(--t-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-nav-menu.active {
  right: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-header {
  background: rgba(240, 244, 247, 0.1);
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mobile-nav-header h3 {
  color: var(--text-1);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mobile-nav-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.mobile-nav-close:hover {
  color: var(--text-1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.mobile-nav-links {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--t-fast) ease;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text-1);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mobile-nav-link i {
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.mobile-nav-link span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.mobile-nav-cta {
  background: var(--grad-teal);
  color: var(--text-1);
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--t-fast) ease;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.mobile-nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.3);
}

.student-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 18px;
  object-fit: cover;
  height: 360px;
}

.image-caption {
  padding: 0.75rem 0 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.image-caption p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-3) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-3) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   SECTION SHARED
   ============================================================ */
section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  background: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Remove the odd/even background overrides */
section:nth-child(even),
section:nth-child(odd) {
  background: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Section divider accent line */
section+section::before {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 80px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--grad-teal);
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
  background: none !important;
  -webkit-background-clip: unset !important;
  background-clip: unset !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
  position: relative;
}

.section-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--grad-teal);
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   PARTNER UNIVERSITIES MARQUEE
   ============================================================ */
.partner-universities {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.universities-marquee {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, black 8%, black 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 35s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.university-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  min-width: 195px;
  background: var(--glass-1);
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--t-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
  cursor: default;
}

.university-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.15);
  background: var(--glass-2);
}

.country-flag {
  width: 40px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.university-logo {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
  background: var(--glass-3);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.university-logo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.university-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.university-card p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-3) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-3) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   POPULAR DESTINATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.countries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.country-card {
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: default;
}

.country-card .country-flag {
  width: 56px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.country-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.country-card .fees {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--teal) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.country-card .features {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  display: inline-block;
}

.country-card .features li {
  padding: 5px 0;
  color: var(--text-2) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-2) !important;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.country-card .features li::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.6);
}

.view-universities-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--glass-2);
  color: var(--teal);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.3);
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--t-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.view-universities-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ============================================================
   FEES TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.fees-structure {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.012) !important;
}

.fees-table-container {
  background: var(--glass-1);
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.fees-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.fees-table th {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.1);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--teal) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.fees-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: var(--text-2) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-2) !important;
  vertical-align: middle;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.table-row {
  transition: background var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.table-row:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.05);
}

.table-row:hover td {
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
}

.table-row:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.flag-small {
  width: 22px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.apply-btn {
  background: var(--grad-teal);
  color: #021520;
  border: none;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all var(--t-mid) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.apply-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

/* ============================================================
   ADMISSION PROCESS TIMELINE
   ============================================================ */
.admission-process {
  position: relative;
}

.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--teal), var(--emerald), var(--royal));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  animation: none;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
  flex-direction: row;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.timeline-number {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 1.5rem;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--grad-teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #021520;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--bg-deep), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.5);
  transition: transform var(--t-mid) var(--ease-bounce), box-shadow var(--t-mid) ease;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-number {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--bg-deep), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.7);
}

.timeline-content {
  width: 44%;
  padding: 1.75rem;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
}

.timeline-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-3) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-3) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.timeline-content ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.timeline-content li {
  padding: 4px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-2) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-2) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.timeline-content li::before {
  content: '→';
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(310px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-2) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-2) !important;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-quote::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  left: -4px;
  top: -8px;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  opacity: 0.3;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.author-photo {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.4);
}

.author-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.author-details {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-3) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-3) !important;
}

.author-details .flag-small {
  width: 18px;
  height: 13px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: none !important;
}

.process-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: none !important;
}

/* Graduation cap icons for blue backgrounds */
.fa-graduation-cap,
.fa-user-graduate {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Update graduation cap icons in blue sections */
.info-icon .fa-graduation-cap,
.criteria-icon .fa-graduation-cap,
.reason-icon .fa-graduation-cap,
.advantage-icon .fa-graduation-cap {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Graduation cap icons in requirements lists */
.requirement-item .fa-graduation-cap,
.requirement-item .fa-user-graduate {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.6);
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.08) 0%, transparent 65%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 20% 30%, rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 80% 70%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.cta-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  background: var(--grad-teal);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -0.8px;
}

.cta-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: rgba(2, 11, 24, 0.95) !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 4rem 0 2rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand .logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand .logo i {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.footer-description {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-2);
  transition: all var(--t-mid) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--grad-teal);
  color: #021520;
  border-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--teal) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links li a {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  transition: all var(--t-fast) ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links li a::before {
  content: '›';
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: all var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--text-1);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.footer-links li a:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Footer contact */
.footer-column .contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-column .contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

.footer-column .contact-item:hover {
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.footer-column .contact-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-column .contact-details p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--text-2) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-2) !important;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-bottom-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom-content>p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-3);
  transition: color var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.nmc-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--emerald);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px rgba(0, 255, 135, 0.8);
  animation: dot-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes dot-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   CHATBOTS
   ============================================================ */
.chatbot-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 110px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 999;
}

.chatbot-bubble {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(6, 20, 40, 0.95);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: all var(--t-mid) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.chatbot-bubble:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.7);
}

.ai-chatbot-window {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 72px;
  right: 0;
  width: 340px;
  height: 480px;
  background: rgba(6, 20, 40, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.08);
}

.chatbot-window.active {
  display: flex;
}

.chatbot-header {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}

.chatbot-header h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
}

.chatbot-close {
  background: var(--glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  color: var(--text-2);
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.chatbot-close:hover {
  color: var(--teal);
}

.chatbot-messages {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.chatbot-messages .bot-message,
.chatbot-messages .user-message {
  max-width: 82%;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.chatbot-messages .bot-message {
  background: var(--glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  align-self: flex-start;
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.chatbot-messages .user-message {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.3);
  align-self: flex-end;
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.chatbot-input {
  padding: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.chatbot-input input {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--glass-1) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.chatbot-input input:focus {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.5);
}

.chatbot-input input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-3);
}

.chatbot-input button {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--grad-teal);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #021520;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--t-mid) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.chatbot-input button:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

/* AI Chatbot */
.ai-chatbot-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  z-index: 999;
}

.ai-chatbot-bubble {
  display: flex;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(6, 20, 40, 0.95);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.5);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--t-mid) var(--ease-bounce);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ai-chatbot-bubble:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.3);
}

.ai-chatbot-bubble .ai-chatbot-emoji {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.ai-chatbot-window {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  width: 370px;
  height: 540px;
  background: rgba(6, 20, 40, 0.93) !important;
  backdrop-filter: var(--blur-lg) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) !important;
  display: none !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.1) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-chatbot-window.open {
  display: flex !important;
}

.ai-chatbot-window[style*="display: none"] {
  display: none !important;
}

.ai-chatbot-header {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.1) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  padding: 14px 18px !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0 !important;
}

.ai-chatbot-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ai-chatbot-avatar {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--glass-3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ai-chatbot-details h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
  margin: 0;
}

.ai-chatbot-status {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--emerald) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--emerald) !important;
}

.ai-chatbot-close {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: var(--glass-2) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-2) !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.ai-chatbot-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
}

.ai-chatbot-messages {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 16px !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.ai-message {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  max-width: 86%;
}

.ai-message.user-message {
  align-self: flex-end;
}

.ai-message.bot-message {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.ai-message-content {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.ai-message.bot-message .ai-message-content {
  background: var(--glass-2) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.ai-message.bot-message .ai-message-content p,
.ai-message.bot-message .ai-message-content ul,
.ai-message.bot-message .ai-message-content li {
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
}

.ai-message.user-message .ai-message-content {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.15) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.3) !important;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
}

.ai-message-time {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-3) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-3) !important;
  margin-top: 4px;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

.ai-message.user-message .ai-message-time {
  text-align: right;
}

.ai-chatbot-suggestions {
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.ai-suggestion-btn {
  background: var(--glass-1) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 7px 10px;
  color: var(--text-2) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-2) !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--t-fast) ease;
  text-align: left;
}

.ai-suggestion-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.12) !important;
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.4) !important;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.ai-chatbot-input-container {
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

.ai-input-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
}

.ai-chatbot-input {
  flex: 1;
  background: var(--glass-1) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border) !important;
  border-radius: 99px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast) ease;
}

.ai-chatbot-input:focus {
  border-color: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.5) !important;
}

.ai-chatbot-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-3) !important;
}

.ai-send-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--grad-teal) !important;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #021520 !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--t-mid) var(--ease-bounce);
}

.ai-send-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

.ai-send-btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: none;
}

.ai-typing-indicator {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: var(--glass-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.ai-typing-indicator.active {
  display: flex;
}

.ai-typing-indicator span {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: typing-jump 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.ai-typing-indicator span:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.ai-typing-indicator span:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.ai-typing-indicator span:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

@keyframes typing-jump {

  0%,
  60%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  30% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING ICONS
   ============================================================ */
.floating-icons {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 1001;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.floating-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--t-mid) var(--ease-bounce);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
}

.floating-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid currentColor;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--t-mid) ease;
  transform: scale(0.9);
}

.floating-icon:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.1);
}

.floating-icon:hover::after {
  opacity: 0.4;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.whatsapp-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #128c7e);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.whatsapp-icon:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.call-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal), #8b5cf6);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.4);
}

.call-icon:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.6);
}

.call-icon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: inherit;
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: call-ring 2s ease-out infinite;
}

@keyframes call-ring {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1.55);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1.55);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity var(--t-slow) var(--ease-smooth),
    transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.fade-in.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity var(--t-slow) var(--ease-smooth),
    transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.slide-left.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.slide-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity var(--t-slow) var(--ease-smooth),
    transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.slide-right.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.stagger-animation>* {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity var(--t-slow) var(--ease-smooth),
    transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.stagger-animation.visible>* {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.stagger-animation.visible>*:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0.05s;
}

.stagger-animation.visible>*:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.12s;
}

.stagger-animation.visible>*:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.19s;
}

.stagger-animation.visible>*:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.26s;
}

.stagger-animation.visible>*:nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: 0.33s;
}

.stagger-animation.visible>*:nth-child(6) {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.stagger-animation.visible>*:nth-child(7) {
  transition-delay: 0.47s;
}

.stagger-animation.visible>*:nth-child(8) {
  transition-delay: 0.54s;
}

.stagger-animation.visible>*:nth-child(9) {
  transition-delay: 0.61s;
}

.scroll-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(40px);
  transition: opacity var(--t-slow) var(--ease-smooth),
    transform var(--t-slow) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.scroll-reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Glow pulse utility */
@keyframes glow-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.3);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.7);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS / SERVICE PAGES (kept for compatibility)
   ============================================================ */
.process-section,
.process-timeline,
.service-hero,
.service-grid,
.service-content,
.universities-hero,
.countries-filter,
.filter-buttons,
.filter-btn,
.universities-section,
.universities-grid {
  color: var(--text-1);
}

.filter-btn {
  background: var(--glass-1);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  color: var(--text-2);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all var(--t-mid) var(--ease-smooth);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: rgba(0, 212, 184, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

.step-content h4 {
  color: var(--text-1) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-1) !important;
}

.step-content p {
  color: var(--text-2) !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--text-2) !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(2, 11, 24, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: var(--blur-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .nav-menu.active {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  .hero-left,
  .hero-right {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-center {
    padding: 0 0.5rem;
  }

  .trust-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .trust-item {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }

  .timeline-item,
  .timeline-item:nth-child(even),
  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    padding-left: 0;
  }

  .timeline-number {
    position: relative;
    top: auto;
    left: auto;
    transform: none;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  }

  .timeline-item:hover .timeline-number {
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }

  .timeline-content {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .cta-buttons,
  .hero-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .ai-chatbot-window {
    width: calc(100vw - 32px) !important;
    left: 16px !important;
    bottom: 16px !important;
  }

  .chatbot-container {
    right: 16px;
  }

  .floating-icons {
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
  }

  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-bottom-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .fees-table th,
  .fees-table td {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}