@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Alex+Brush&display=swap');

/* ==========================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES & VARIABLES
   ========================================== */
:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --color-primary-dark: #0f172a;    /* Slate 900 */
    --color-primary: #0284c7;         /* Sky 600 */
    --color-primary-light: #0ea5e9;   /* Sky 500 */
    --color-primary-extralight: #bae6fd; /* Sky 200 */
    --color-sky-bg: #e0f2fe;           /* Sky 100 */
    --color-accent: #f43f5e;          /* Rose 500 */
    --color-accent-hover: #e11d48;    /* Rose 600 */
    --color-text-dark: #1e293b;       /* Slate 800 */
    --color-text-muted: #64748b;      /* Slate 500 */
    --color-white: #ffffff;
    --color-white-trans: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    --color-glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    --color-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Poppins', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Poppins', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    
    /* Shadow & Borders */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.12);
    --shadow-glass: 0 8px 32px 0 rgba(31, 38, 135, 0.07);
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 32px;
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 13px; /* Zoom out page to 80% on desktop */
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ==========================================
   UTILITY CLASSES & REUSABLE LAYOUTS
   ========================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 6rem 0;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
}

.section-subtitle {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
}

.btn-accent {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.4);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Glassmorphism Panel card */
.glass-panel {
    background: var(--color-glass-bg);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-glass-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

/* ==========================================
   GLASS FLOATING HEADER & LOGO
   ========================================== */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 960px; /* Reduced width for a more elegant, compact float */
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 0.6rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Scrolled State */
.header.scrolled {
    top: 1rem;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), 0 0 30px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
    padding: 0.5rem 2rem;
}

/* Nav Container */
.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* Logo Badge and Text */
.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 45px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .logo-img {
        height: 36px;
    }
}

.logo-badge {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.logo-main {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-white);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-sig {
    font-family: 'Alex Brush', cursive;
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: #38bdf8; /* Glowing cyan */
    display: block;
    line-height: 0.95;
    margin-top: -2px;
    text-transform: none;
}

/* Header Text colors for Scrolled State */
.header.scrolled .logo-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #0ea5e9 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
}

.header.scrolled .logo-sig {
    color: #38bdf8;
}

/* Centered Navigation Link styling */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    color: var(--color-white);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.header.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.header.scrolled .nav-link::after {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

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

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-light) !important;
    opacity: 1;
}

.header.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
.header.scrolled .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
}

/* CTA Button Styling */
.btn-nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-white);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.header.scrolled .btn-nav-cta {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.2);
}

.header.scrolled .btn-nav-cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Menu Toggle Colors */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 28px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.header.scrolled .menu-toggle span {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.preload-status {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO SPLIT SECTION & CLOUD ANIMATIONS
   ========================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f2fe 0%, #f0f9ff 50%, #ffffff 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero.scroll-hero {
    height: 350vh;
    min-height: 350vh;
    padding-top: 0;
    display: block;
    background: #0f172a;
    overflow: visible;
}

.hero-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10;
    padding-top: 5rem;
}

/* Welcome Overlay */
.welcome-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    width: 90%;
    z-index: 20;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    color: var(--color-white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.welcome-tag {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.welcome-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.welcome-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    max-width: 650px;
}

.welcome-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.75rem 2.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

#hero-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.5) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3) 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-scroll-slider {
    position: relative;
    height: 420px;
    max-width: 580px;
    width: 100%;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}

.hero-scroll-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(70px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    color: var(--color-white);
    
    /* Premium futuristic glassmorphic card */
    background: rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.5);
    backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 
                0 0 40px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15), 
                inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
}

.hero-scroll-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.hero-scroll-slide.exited {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-50%) translateY(-70px);
}

/* Futuristic glass style for Promo Card in Hero section */
.hero-sticky .promo-card {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 520px;
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.5) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(32px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(32px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 
                0 0 40px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15), 
                inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-sticky .promo-card h3 {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.hero-sticky .promo-card .promo-tagline {
    color: var(--color-primary-light) !important;
}

.hero-sticky .promo-card .promo-item-title {
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.hero-sticky .promo-card .promo-item-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
}

.hero-sticky .promo-card .promo-icon {
    color: var(--color-primary-light) !important;
}

.hero-sticky .promo-card .countdown-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
}

.hero-sticky .promo-card .countdown-number {
    color: var(--color-primary-light) !important;
}

.hero-scroll-slide .slide-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.hero-scroll-slide .slide-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.preload-status {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    left: 2rem;
    z-index: 50;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.preload-status.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
}

.preload-spinner {
    animation: rotate-spinner 1s linear infinite;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

@keyframes rotate-spinner {
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Home Page Header text colors when on dark scroll-hero background */
.scroll-hero-nav .header:not(.scrolled) .logo,
.scroll-hero-nav .header:not(.scrolled) .nav-link {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.scroll-hero-nav .header:not(.scrolled) .nav-link::after {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.scroll-hero-nav .header:not(.scrolled) .menu-toggle span {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}


/* Cloud Animation Layers */
.cloud-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cloud {
    position: absolute;
    opacity: 0.25;
    fill: #ffffff;
    filter: blur(1px);
    animation: moveClouds linear infinite;
}

.cloud-1 {
    top: 15%;
    width: 250px;
    animation-duration: 45s;
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

.cloud-2 {
    top: 35%;
    width: 380px;
    animation-duration: 65s;
    animation-delay: -20s;
}

.cloud-3 {
    top: 60%;
    width: 220px;
    animation-duration: 35s;
    animation-delay: -10s;
}

.cloud-4 {
    top: 75%;
    width: 300px;
    animation-duration: 55s;
    animation-delay: -15s;
}

@keyframes moveClouds {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-350px);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(100vw);
    }
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Left Panel: Slider */
.hero-slider-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 520px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.hero-slider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.slide-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    filter: brightness(0.85);
}

.slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    padding: 3.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
    width: 100%;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.slide-tag {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.slide-title {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.slide-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.slider-nav {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.slider-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--color-white);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Right Panel: Promo Offer Card */
.promo-card {
    height: 520px;
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.promo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: -2.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.5rem 3rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.promo-title-group h3 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.promo-tagline {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.promo-details {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.promo-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.promo-icon {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.promo-item-title {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.promo-item-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.promo-timer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.timer-unit {
    background: rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    min-width: 60px;
    text-align: center;
}

.timer-num {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.timer-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* ==========================================
   SERVICES GRID SECTION
   ========================================== */
.services-bg {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    position: relative;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.service-card {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 5;
}

.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary-light));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.15);
}

.service-icon-wrapper {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    background: rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.06);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: rotate(360deg);
}

.service-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.service-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT PREVIEW SECTION (Home Page)
   ========================================== */
.about-preview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-img-container {
    position: relative;
}

.about-img-decor {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    width: calc(100% + 40px);
    height: calc(100% + 40px);
    border: 3px solid var(--color-primary-extralight);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-img-decor::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -15px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(var(--color-primary-light) 20%, transparent 20%);
    background-size: 10px 10px;
}

.about-portrait {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-portrait img {
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

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

.about-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.about-text-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.lead-text {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.about-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.highlight-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.highlight-text {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* ==========================================
   INFINITE PARTNER LOGOS TICKER
   ========================================== */
.logo-ticker-section {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    padding: 3rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.ticker-title {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.ticker-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.ticker {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: ticker 25s linear infinite;
    gap: 5rem;
}

.ticker-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #94a3b8; /* slate 400 */
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.ticker-logo:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.ticker-logo-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
}

@keyframes ticker {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0); }
}

/* ==========================================
   TESTIMONIALS SLIDER SECTION
   ========================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #f8fafc 0%, #e0f2fe 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-areas: "slide";
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 3rem auto 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-slide {
    grid-area: slide;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.testimonial-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    opacity: 0.3;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.testimonial-author-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border: 3px solid var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.testimonial-author-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.testimonial-author-role {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.testimonial-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-extralight);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.dot.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================
   FEATURED DESTINATIONS / EDUCATION
   ========================================== */
.destinations-section {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.destinations-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.destination-card {
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.destination-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.destination-card-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.destination-card:hover .destination-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.destination-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.dest-tag {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.dest-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.dest-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
}

.dest-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.destination-card:hover .dest-link {
    color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================== */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    padding: 5rem 0 2rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: inline-flex;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-logo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-logo span {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.footer-logo-img {
    height: 130px; /* Enlarged to increase width proportionally */
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-logo:hover .footer-logo-img {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1) drop-shadow(0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35));
}

@keyframes glass-breath {
    0%, 100% {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15),
                    0 0 0px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0);
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    }
    50% {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92); /* Lighter contrast peak state for signature visibility */
        box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
                    0 0 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
        border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.5);
    }
}

.footer-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.social-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-column-title {
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-column-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 35px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.footer-links-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links-list a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact-info {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.newsletter-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.newsletter-input-group {
    display: flex;
    position: relative;
}

.newsletter-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: var(--color-white);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.newsletter-btn {
    position: absolute;
    right: 4px;
    top: 4px;
    bottom: 4px;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.newsletter-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    z-index: 100;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    border: none;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-skip-hero {
    display: none !important;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================
   ABOUT PAGE (Timeline & masonry)
   ========================================== */
.about-hero {
    min-height: 700px;
    background-image: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82) 45%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3) 75%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) 100%), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1519074002996-a69e7ac46a42?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80');
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 8rem;
    padding-bottom: 7rem;
    z-index: 5;
}

.about-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-hero-left {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    animation: fadeInUpHero 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.about-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--color-primary-extralight);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-hero-title-main {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-title-main span.gradient-text {
    display: block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #38bdf8 0%, #a78bfa 50%, #f472b6 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.about-hero-subtitle-main {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.about-hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.about-hero-buttons .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #0ea5e9 100%);
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-hero-buttons .btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.45);
}

.about-hero-buttons .btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-hero-buttons .btn-outline:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-white);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-hero-right {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    animation: fadeInUpHero 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s forwards;
}

.about-hero-quote-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 380px;
    margin-left: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-quote-card .quote-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #38bdf8;
    opacity: 0.8;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.about-hero-quote-card p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--color-white) !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.about-hero-quote-card .quote-author {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #38bdf8;
    display: block;
}

.about-hero-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-top: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: fadeInUpHero 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s forwards;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #38bdf8;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-white);
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-curve-divider {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 70px;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 15;
}

.hero-curve-divider svg {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: calc(100% + 1.3px);
    height: 100%;
}

@keyframes fadeInUpHero {
    to {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.about-detail-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.story-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.story-content h2::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.story-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.story-content p.lead-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.story-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0 1rem 0;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.story-quote {
    background: rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.03);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
    box-shadow: inset 2px 0 10px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.02);
}

.post-sidebar-box {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.post-sidebar-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.12) !important;
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3) !important;
}

.timeline-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

/* Interactive Timeline */
.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 3.5rem auto 0 auto;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-extralight);
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 50%;
    padding: 0 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
    left: 0;
    text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    left: 50%;
    text-align: left;
}

.timeline-dot {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    z-index: 10;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-dot {
    right: -10px;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-dot {
    left: -10px;
}

.timeline-date {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}

.timeline-card {
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.timeline-company {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: block;
}

.timeline-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    background: var(--color-white);
}

/* Skills Cards Grid */
.skills-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.skill-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.skill-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.skill-icon {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.skill-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Client Photos Gallery */
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
}

.gallery-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 0%, transparent 100%);
    color: var(--color-white);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-caption {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.gallery-tag {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================
   BLOG GRID & ARTICLES
   ========================================== */
.blog-controls {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-filters, .uni-filters {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.search-box {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 350px;
    width: 100%;
}

.search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem 0.65rem 2.75rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    outline: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.blog-card {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.15);
}

.blog-img-link {
    display: block;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}

.blog-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

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

.blog-card-category {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem;
    left: 1rem;
    z-index: 10;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.blog-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-link {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-link {
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* ==========================================
   BLOG POST DETAIL
   ========================================== */
.post-detail-header {
    min-height: 450px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-top: 5rem;
}

.post-detail-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4) 60%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.post-header-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    max-width: 900px;
}

.post-meta-top {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-light);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.post-detail-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.post-author-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.post-author-img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
}

.post-author-info {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.post-author-info strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--color-white);
}

.post-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 4rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.post-body {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #334155; /* Slate 700 */
}

.post-body p {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.post-body h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin: 3rem 0 1.5rem 0;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.post-body h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2rem 0 1rem 0;
}

.post-body blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.post-sidebar-box {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.sidebar-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sidebar-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.sidebar-post-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar-post-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.sidebar-post-img {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    object-fit: cover;
}

.sidebar-post-text h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.sidebar-post-text a:hover h5 {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.sidebar-post-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================
   CONTACT PAGE & FAQS
   ========================================== */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-card {
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
}

.contact-info-list {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-info-icon-wrapper {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-details h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-details p,
.contact-info-details a {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-info-details a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-form-card {
    padding: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.contact-full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-label {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 1);
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    outline: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.08);
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 3.5rem auto 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--color-white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-header {
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

.faq-question {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.975rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active {
    border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Media Queries)
   ========================================== */
.mobile-only-slide {
    display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-hero {
        min-height: auto !important;
        height: auto !important;
        background-attachment: scroll !important; /* Fix background-attachment zoom bug on mobile */
        padding-top: 7.5rem !important;
        padding-bottom: 5.5rem !important;
    }
    
    .about-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 3rem !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-bottom: 3rem !important;
    }
    
    .about-hero-subtitle-main {
        margin: 0 auto 2rem auto !important;
    }

    .about-hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center !important;
        margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
    }

    .about-hero-right {
        animation-delay: 0s !important;
    }

    .about-hero-quote-card {
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        padding: 1.5rem !important; /* Reduce padding on mobile to give text more room */
    }

    .contact-info-list a {
        word-break: break-all !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    }

    .contact-info-list p {
        word-break: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    }

    .about-hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        padding-top: 2.5rem !important;
    }

    .hero-sticky {
        position: sticky !important;
        top: 0;
        height: 100vh !important;
        width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: center !important; /* Center the carousel deck vertically over flight path */
        padding-top: 5rem !important;
        z-index: 10;
    }
    
    .hero.scroll-hero {
        height: 250vh !important; /* Locked scroll height for mobile welcome overlay and slide fades */
        min-height: 250vh !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }
    
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.5rem !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }
    
    #hero-canvas {
        position: fixed !important;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100vw !important;
        height: 100vh !important;
        z-index: 1;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
    
    #welcomeOverlay {
        display: flex !important; /* Enable absolute centered welcome message */
        z-index: 20 !important;
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-slider {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        gap: 0 !important; /* Stacked layout gap */
        padding: 1.5rem 12.5% !important; /* Centering offset */
        height: auto !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-slider::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-slide {
        position: relative !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        flex: 0 0 75vw !important; /* Sized to fit comfortably */
        margin: 0 -1.5rem !important; /* Negative margin for stacked overlay deck */
        transform: scale(0.85) !important; /* Dimmed side cards are scaled down */
        opacity: 0.65 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        scroll-snap-align: center !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: 380px !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        transition: transform 0.4s ease, opacity 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease !important;
        z-index: 5;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem !important;
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-slide.active {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: scale(1.02) !important;
        z-index: 10 !important;
        border: 2px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.8) !important; /* Glowing blue outline border */
        box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.6), 
                    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important; /* Premium glow */
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-slide.exited {
        opacity: 0.65 !important;
        transform: scale(0.85) !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        z-index: 4 !important;
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16) !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }
    
    .promo-card {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .mobile-only-slide {
        display: block !important;
    }
    
    .about-preview-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .about-detail-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }
    
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    /* Stacking contexts to display above background canvas */
    section, footer {
        position: relative !important;
        z-index: 10 !important;
    }

    /* Floating bouncing glass arrow skip button */
    .mobile-skip-hero {
        display: flex !important;
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 2rem;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        color: var(--color-white);
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 30; /* Sit above canvas & slider */
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        transition: var(--transition-fast);
        animation: bounce 2s infinite;
    }

    .mobile-skip-hero:hover {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    }
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    40% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-8px);
    }
    60% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-4px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    
    .section-title {
        font-size: 2.25rem;
    }

    .logo-main {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    }
    
    .logo-sig {
        font-size: 1.55rem !important;
    }
    
    .logo-badge {
        width: 34px !important;
        height: 34px !important;
        font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    }

    .about-hero-title-main {
        font-size: 2.8rem !important;
    }

    .about-hero-subtitle-main {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    }

    .about-hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0.8rem !important;
    }

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

    .about-hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.25rem !important;
    }
    
    .header {
        padding: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
        top: 0.75rem;
        width: 92%;
    }
    
    .header.scrolled {
        padding: 0.4rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .footer-logo-img {
        height: 95px !important; /* Scale down on mobile */
    }

    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 4px;
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: var(--transition-fast);
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .menu-toggle span {
        display: block;
        width: 18px;
        height: 2px;
        border-radius: 1px;
        background-color: var(--color-white);
        transition: var(--transition-fast);
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 4.5rem;
        right: -120%;
        width: 220px;
        height: auto;
        background: rgba(10, 18, 36, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        border-radius: 20px;
        padding: 1.5rem;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
        opacity: 0;
        z-index: 999;
    }
    
    .nav-menu .nav-link {
        color: var(--color-white) !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 0.25rem 0;
    }
    
    .nav-menu .nav-link::after {
        background-color: var(--color-primary-light) !important;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-menu .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--color-primary-light) !important;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.open {
        right: 4%;
        opacity: 1;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.open + .menu-toggle span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
    }
    
    .nav-menu.open + .menu-toggle span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.open + .menu-toggle span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
    }
    
    .hero {
        padding-top: 7rem;
    }
    
    .hero-slider-wrapper,
    .promo-card {
        height: 420px;
    }
    
    .slide-content {
        padding: 2rem;
    }
    
    .slide-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .timeline::before {
        left: 2rem;
    }
    
    .timeline-item {
        width: 100%;
        padding-left: 4rem;
        padding-right: 0;
    }
    
    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
        text-align: left;
    }
    
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .timeline-dot {
        left: 2rem !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
    }
    
    .contact-form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .contact-full-width {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .post-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .post-detail-title {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }
    
    /* Hero Scroll-Slider adjustments for 768px */
    .hero-scroll-slider {
        height: 420px;
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-slide {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-slide .slide-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-slide .slide-desc {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .section-padding {
        padding: 4rem 0;
    }
    
    .hero-slider-wrapper,
    .promo-card {
        height: 380px;
    }
    
    .slide-title {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
    
    .footer-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .testimonial-quote {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    
    /* Hero Scroll-Slider adjustments for 480px */
    .hero-scroll-slider {
        height: 420px;
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-slide {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-slide .slide-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .hero-scroll-slide .slide-desc {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* Base animations */
@keyframes pulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.08); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* ==========================================
   UNIVERSITY CARD LAYOUT EXTENSIONS
   ========================================== */
.uni-logo-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px; /* Aligned to top-right of the card image */
    right: 20px;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
                0 0 0px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0);
    z-index: 10;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), 
                box-shadow 0.6s ease, 
                border-color 0.6s ease;
}

.uni-logo-badge img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
    image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
    image-rendering: crisp-edges;
    filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(1.02);
}

/* Elastic spin and scale animation triggered on parent card hover */
.blog-card:hover .uni-logo-badge {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(360deg);
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22),
                0 0 10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.uni-programmes-list {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.programmes-header {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.uni-programmes-list ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.uni-programmes-list li {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.uni-programmes-list li i {
    color: #0ea5e9;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .uni-programmes-list ul {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   UNIVERSITY LOGO SLIDER (TICKER)
   ========================================== */
.uni-ticker-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.uni-ticker-wrap::before,
.uni-ticker-wrap::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.uni-ticker-wrap::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8fafc 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0) 100%);
}

.uni-ticker-wrap::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, #f8fafc 0%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0) 100%);
}

.uni-ticker {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: uni-ticker-scroll 24s linear infinite;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.uni-ticker:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.uni-ticker-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-white) 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), 
                border-color 0.4s ease, 
                box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.uni-ticker-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.18),
                0 0 10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
}

.uni-ticker-item img {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.uni-ticker-item span {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .uni-ticker-item {
        padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    .uni-ticker-item img {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }
    .uni-ticker-item span {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
}

@keyframes uni-ticker-scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate3d(-33.3333%, 0, 0);
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   LIVING IN BAKU CARDS & HOVER EFFECTS
   ========================================== */
.living-card {
    background: var(--color-white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), 
                box-shadow 0.4s ease, 
                border-color 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.living-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.living-card-tuition:hover {
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
}
.living-card-accom:hover {
    border-color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.4);
}
.living-card-expenses:hover {
    border-color: rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.4);
}
.living-card-visas:hover {
    border-color: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.4);
}

.living-card .stat-icon {
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.living-card:hover .stat-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(8deg);
}

/* ==========================================
   UNIVERSITY AUTO-SLIDING CAROUSEL
   ========================================== */
.uni-carousel-container {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 2.5rem 0.5rem;
}

.uni-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.uni-carousel-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 1.5rem);
    max-width: calc(25% - 1.5rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.uni-slide-logo {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 3px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem; /* Spacing between logo and card */
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), 
                border-color 0.4s ease, 
                box-shadow 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 5;
    position: relative;
}

.uni-slide-logo img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* Hover effects matching the circular logo badge */
.uni-carousel-slide:hover .uni-slide-logo {
    transform: scale(1.18) rotate(360deg);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.22),
                0 0 10px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

/* Dots layout */
.uni-carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.uni-carousel-dots .dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.uni-carousel-dots .dot:hover {
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.uni-carousel-dots .dot.active {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Responsive query overrides */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .uni-carousel-slide {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 1rem);
        max-width: calc(50% - 1rem);
    }
}




/* ==========================================
   UNIVERSITY CAROUSEL LOGO NAVIGATION ROW
   ========================================== */
.uni-nav-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative; /* Establish relative offset context for JS scrollTo scrolling */
}

.uni-nav-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.uni-nav-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.uni-nav-logo-circle {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 0;
    border: 3px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    overflow: hidden; /* Prevent logo corners from overlapping active border */
}

.uni-nav-logo-circle img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply; /* Blends white corners and backgrounds transparently */
}

.uni-nav-item:hover .uni-nav-logo-circle {
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
}

.uni-nav-item.active .uni-nav-logo-circle {
    border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(360deg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
}

.uni-nav-item.active span {
    color: var(--color-primary) !important;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Responsive query overrides at end of file to guarantee higher priority */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .uni-carousel-track {
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }
    .uni-carousel-slide {
        flex: 0 0 78%;
        max-width: 78%;
    }
    .uni-nav-row {
        gap: 1rem;
        margin: 1.5rem auto 1rem auto;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        overflow-x: auto !important;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
        scroll-snap-type: x mandatory !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
        scrollbar-width: none !important; /* Hide scrollbar Firefox */
    }
    .uni-nav-row::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none !important; /* Hide scrollbar Chrome/Safari */
    }
    .uni-nav-item {
        flex: 0 0 auto !important;
        scroll-snap-align: center !important;
    }
    .uni-nav-logo-circle {
        width: 52px !important;
        height: 52px !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        border-width: 2px !important;
    }
    .uni-nav-item span {
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    }
}