@charset "UTF-8";

/* Flag Emoji Polyfill Font for Windows & cross-platform flag rendering */
@font-face {
  font-family: "Twemoji Country Flags";
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 400;
  src: url("https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/npm/country-flag-emoji-polyfill/dist/TwemojiCountryFlags.woff2") format("woff2");
  font-display: swap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERNATIONAL STUDENT HUB - MODERN LIGHT THEME DESIGN SYSTEM
   Higher Study Admissions & B2B Agency Partner Network
   Domain: internationalstudenthub.com.au
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- CSS Variables & Design Tokens --- */
:root {
  /* Colors - Light Theme Palette */
  --bg-primary: #ffffff;
  --bg-secondary: #f8fafc;
  --bg-tertiary: #f1f5f9;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  --bg-card-hover: #fafafa;
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);

  /* Primary Brand Colors (Academic Navy & Sapphire) */
  --primary-900: #0f172a;
  --primary-800: #1e293b;
  --primary-700: #1e3a8a;
  --primary-600: #2563eb;
  --primary-500: #3b82f6;
  --primary-100: #dbeafe;
  --primary-50: #eff6ff;

  /* WhatsApp Brand Colors */
  --wa-green: #25D366;
  --wa-dark: #128C7E;
  --wa-deep: #075E54;
  --wa-light: #e8f7ee;
  --wa-hover: #20bd5a;

  /* Accent & Hub Colors */
  --accent-amber: #d97706;
  --accent-amber-light: #fef3c7;
  --accent-emerald: #059669;
  --accent-emerald-light: #d1fae5;
  --accent-purple: #7c3aed;
  --accent-purple-light: #ede9fe;
  --accent-rose: #e11d48;
  --accent-rose-light: #ffe4e6;

  /* Text Colors */
  --text-primary: #0f172a;
  --text-secondary: #334155;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-light: #94a3b8;
  --text-inverse: #ffffff;

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --border-medium: #cbd5e1;
  --border-focus: #3b82f6;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  --shadow-wa: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Border Radii */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 22px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-normal: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: 400ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 85px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-top: 72px; /* Offset for fixed header */
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img, svg, video, canvas, audio, iframe, embed, object {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--primary-600);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-700);
}

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  max-width: 100%;
}

/* --- Layout Utilities --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
}

.section {
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 5rem;
  position: relative;
}

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

.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #2563eb 50%, #0284c7 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* --- Section Headers --- */
.section-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary-700);
  background-color: var(--primary-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.section-tag.b2b-tag {
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald-light);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.text-link {
  color: var(--primary-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.notice-badge {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #fffbeb;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
  color: #92400e;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-700) 0%, var(--primary-600) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #1e40af 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--primary-50);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  border-color: var(--primary-100);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-100);
  color: var(--primary-800);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-700);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-50);
  border-color: var(--primary-600);
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #1eb956 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-wa);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #20bd5a 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-light {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary-700);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-light:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

/* Top Announcement Bar */
.announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.announcement-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: center;
}

.badge-pill {
  background-color: var(--wa-green);
  color: #0f172a;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.announcement-link {
  color: #93c5fd;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.announcement-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Main Site Header - Fixed & Always Visible */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1020;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

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

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-700) 0%, var(--primary-500) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-subtitle,
.brand-hub {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-accent {
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.brand-tagline {
  display: none;
}

/* Desktop Navigation */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-600);
  transition: width var(--transition-normal);
}

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

/* Nav Dropdown (Location Hubs) */
.nav-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle {
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle:hover,
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-toggle,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-toggle {
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-chevron,
.nav-dropdown.is-open .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 6px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 300px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Invisible bridge hover area */
.nav-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 10px;
}

.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown.is-open .nav-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.nav-dropdown-item.active {
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-600);
}

.nav-dropdown-item.active .dropdown-item-title {
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.dropdown-item-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dropdown-item-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.dropdown-item-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.dropdown-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.nav-wa-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.05rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.28);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-wa-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

/* Mobile Nav Location Hubs */
.mobile-nav-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-nav-group-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.mobile-hub-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.mobile-hub-link:hover {
  background-color: #e2e8f0;
}

.mobile-hub-link.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-50);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-600);
  color: var(--primary-700);
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  min-width: 40px;
  min-height: 40px;
  background: var(--bg-tertiary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 9px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1050;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-50);
  border-color: var(--primary-200);
}

.mobile-toggle .bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--text-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - 72px);
  height: calc(100dvh - 72px);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  overflow-y: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.mobile-nav.open {
  display: block !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.mobile-nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mobile-nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: var(--primary-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-100);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--wa-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 6px var(--wa-green);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* WhatsApp Direct Pill in Hero */
.hero-whatsapp-direct {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.whatsapp-pill-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
  color: #166534;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.whatsapp-pill-link:hover {
  background-color: #f0fdf4;
  border-color: var(--wa-green);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2);
}

.wa-status-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--wa-green);
  animation: pulse-ring 2s infinite;
}

.wa-pill-icon {
  color: var(--wa-green);
}

/* Hero Stats Bar */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-700);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: var(--border-light);
}

/* Hero Visual / Image Frame */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-card-main {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-card-main:hover .hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.hero-card-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-card-floating-badge strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-card-floating-badge small {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.floating-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.badge-top {
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
}

.badge-bottom {
  bottom: 18px;
  right: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SERVICES SECTION (Dual Strategic Pillars)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
}

.student-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-700), var(--primary-500));
}

.b2b-card::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #059669, #10b981);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.service-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.student-icon {
  background-color: var(--primary-100);
  color: var(--primary-700);
}

.b2b-icon {
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald-light);
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.service-audience {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.service-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.service-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.service-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.check-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.check-icon.b2b-check {
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.service-action-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.student-link {
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.b2b-link {
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DUAL FORMS SECTION (Side-by-Side & Mobile Optimized)
   ========================================================================== */
.forms-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-secondary) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* Toggle Tabs (useful on mobile to quickly jump or focus) */
.form-toggle-tabs {
  display: none; /* Shown on small screens */
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.form-tab-btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-700);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-700);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Side-by-side Dual Forms Grid */
.dual-forms-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Form Card Container */
.form-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
}

.form-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.student-form-wrapper {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-600);
}

.b2b-form-wrapper {
  border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-emerald);
}

.form-card-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.student-badge {
  background-color: var(--primary-100);
  color: var(--primary-700);
}

.b2b-badge {
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald-light);
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
}

.form-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-subheading {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Form Controls & Layout */
.interactive-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-row-3 {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  position: relative;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.required {
  color: #dc2626;
  font-weight: bold;
}

.input-wrapper, .select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-600);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: #dc2626;
  background-color: #fef2f2;
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 70px;
}

.select-wrapper::after {
  content: '▼';
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

select.form-control {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  padding-right: 2.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Academic Fieldset Box */
.academic-fieldset {
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem 0.85rem 1rem;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  margin: 0.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.fieldset-legend {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 14px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--primary-700);
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.error-msg {
  display: none;
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.error-msg.visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.mono-text {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.wa-btn-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4 REGIONAL HUBS & 24 COUNTRIES SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.hubs-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hub Filter Bar & Search */
.hub-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.filter-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.filter-btn {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-600);
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary-700);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-700);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.country-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 310px;
  position: relative;
}

.country-search-box svg {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.country-search-box input {
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  width: 100%;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.clear-search-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

/* Hub Blocks */
.regional-hubs-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.hub-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  scroll-margin-top: 100px;
}

/* Hub Banner Cards */
.hub-header-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

/* Hub Thematic Gradients */
.americas-hub-theme {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eff6ff 0%, #dbeafe 100%);
  border-left: 6px solid #2563eb;
}

.eastasia-hub-theme {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fdf2f8 0%, #fce7f3 100%);
  border-left: 6px solid #db2777;
}

.southeastasia-hub-theme {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfdf5 0%, #d1fae5 100%);
  border-left: 6px solid #059669;
}

.mena-hub-theme {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb 0%, #fef3c7 100%);
  border-left: 6px solid #d97706;
}

.hub-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.hub-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hub-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 750px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.hub-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.hub-country-count {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hub-status-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.hub-status-link {
  color: var(--primary-600) !important;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-color: var(--primary-500) !important;
  background-color: #eff6ff !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hub-status-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-600) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Hub 4 Direction Badge & Outbound Styling */
.hub-direction-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
  color: #c2410c;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.hub-flight-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Hub Clarification Banner */
.hub-clarification-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  background-color: #fffbeb;
  border: 2px solid #f59e0b;
  border-left-width: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  margin-top: -0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.clarification-icon {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.clarification-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.clarification-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #92400e;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.clarification-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #78350f;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.clarification-text strong {
  color: #78350f;
}

/* Origin Country Card Overrides */
.origin-tag {
  background-color: #ffedd5 !important;
  color: #9a3412 !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
}

.btn-origin-country {
  border-color: #ea580c !important;
  color: #c2410c !important;
  background-color: #fffaf5;
}

.btn-origin-country:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c 0%, #c2410c 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Countries Grid */
.countries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.country-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  position: relative;
}

.country-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--primary-500);
}

.country-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.flag-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hub-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--bg-tertiary);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.country-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.country-summary {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.country-perks {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.perk-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.btn-select-country {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.55rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-600);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-select-country:hover {
  background: var(--primary-600);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

/* No Results Notice */
.no-results-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 3.5rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--border-medium);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.no-results-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.no-results-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.no-results-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   B2B ADVANTAGE DEEP-DIVE SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.b2b-advantage-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.b2b-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.b2b-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.b2b-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.b2b-feat-num {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-emerald-light);
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.b2b-feature-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.b2b-feature-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.b2b-action-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.b2b-visual-box {
  position: relative;
}

.b2b-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
}

.b2b-stats-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -24px;
  right: 20px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.b2b-stat-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.b2b-stat-bullet {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.b2b-stat-row strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.b2b-stat-row small {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WORKFLOW STEPS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.workflow-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.workflow-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.step-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.step-number {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-700), var(--primary-500));
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.step-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.faq-accordion-container {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-chevron {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-normal);
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA BANNER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.cta-banner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-banner-text h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.cta-banner-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.cta-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.footer-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-brand-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-about {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-wa-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-wa-link {
  font-family: monospace;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #059669;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links li a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.footer-notice {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-text-sm {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.brand-disclaimer {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP FAB WIDGET
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-wa-wrapper {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 800;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

body.mobile-menu-open {
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

body.mobile-menu-open .floating-wa-wrapper {
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
}

.floating-wa-btn {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.floating-wa-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.wa-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  left: -6px;
  right: -6px;
  bottom: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  animation: pulse-ring 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.215, 0.61, 0.355, 1) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.floating-wa-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -2px;
  right: -2px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #ef4444;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

/* Floating Greeting Bubble */
.wa-popup-bubble {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  width: 270px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  animation: fadeInBubble 0.4s ease-out;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes fadeInBubble {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.95);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.wa-bubble-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.wa-online-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--wa-green);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.wa-bubble-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.wa-bubble-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.wa-bubble-btn {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--wa-light);
  color: #15803d;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.wa-bubble-btn:hover {
  background-color: #dcfce7;
  color: #166534;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOAST NOTIFICATION
   ========================================================================== */
.toast-notification {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--wa-green);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  transform: translateY(120%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), opacity 0.35s ease;
  max-width: 380px;
}

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

.toast-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.toast-body strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.toast-body p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBMISSION CONFIRMATION MODAL & PREVIEW
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-box {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-box {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
}

.modal-icon-circle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #e8f7ee;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.modal-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-message-preview {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.preview-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.message-preview-content {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  white-space: pre-wrap;
  word-break: break-word;
  max-height: 180px;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES (Mobile & Tablet Optimization)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet & Smaller Desktops */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    gap: 0.95rem;
  }

  .nav-link,
  .nav-dropdown-toggle {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .nav-wa-btn {
    padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .dual-forms-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-toggle-tabs {
    display: flex;
  }

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

  .b2b-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .workflow-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

/* Medium Tablets & Mobile Navigation Breakpoint */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Devices (Portrait & Compact) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }

  /* Header adjustments */
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .header-actions .btn:not(.nav-wa-btn) {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-actions .nav-wa-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  /* Hero Section Mobile */
  .hero-bg-glow {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.25rem 1rem !important;
    padding-top: 1.25rem !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }

  .stat-divider {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .stat-item {
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.55rem !important;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  .hero-card-floating-badge {
    position: static;
    margin: 0.5rem;
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  /* Form Controls Mobile */
  .form-row, .form-row-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .form-toggle-tabs {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .form-tab-btn {
    padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .country-search-box {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hub-header-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hub-meta {
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .workflow-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .cta-banner-text h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-banner-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Floating WhatsApp Mobile Adjustments */
  .floating-wa-wrapper {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
  }

  .floating-wa-btn {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .floating-wa-svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }

  .wa-popup-bubble {
    width: 250px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    right: 0;
  }

  .toast-notification {
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 84px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
  }
}

/* Small Mobile Screen Header Fit (< 600px) */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .brand-subtitle,
  .brand-hub {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  }
  .brand-tagline {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .header-actions .nav-wa-btn span {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .header-actions .nav-wa-btn {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    min-width: 38px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
  }
  .header-actions {
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .container {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
  }
  .brand-subtitle,
  .brand-hub {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
  .brand-logo {
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
  }
  .logo-icon {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
  }
  .logo-icon svg {
    width: 20px !important;
    height: 20px !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REGIONAL HUB 01: THE AMERICAS DEDICATED STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hub Page Hero */
.hub-hero-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 4.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eff6ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hub-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.hub-breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hub-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--primary-600);
}

.hub-hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hub-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hub-quick-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hub-stat-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-big {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-700);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hub-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hub-hero-banner-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
}

.hub-lead-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

.hub-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.hub-floating-icon {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.hub-floating-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.hub-floating-card small {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Admission Help Process (6 Phases) */
.admission-help-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.process-phases-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.phase-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.phase-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary-500);
}

.phase-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--primary-700);
}

.phase-icon-circle {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-100) 0%, #bfdbfe 100%);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.phase-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.phase-description {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.phase-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
}

.phase-checklist li {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.phase-checklist li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Country Dossiers Deep Dive */
.americas-countries-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.country-dossiers-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.country-dossier-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.country-dossier-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

.dossier-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.dossier-title-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.dossier-flag {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.dossier-hub-label {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.dossier-country-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.badge-work {
  background-color: #dbeafe;
  color: #1e40af;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}

.dossier-body {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.7fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.dossier-text-block p {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.dossier-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.spec-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.spec-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.spec-val {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.dossier-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
}

.dossier-notes {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 750px;
}

/* Comparison Table */
.comparison-section {
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.table-responsive-box {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.americas-compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 650px;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}

.americas-compare-table th {
  background: var(--bg-secondary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-medium);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.americas-compare-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.americas-compare-table tbody tr:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}

/* Scholarship Cards */
.scholarships-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.scholarship-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.scholarship-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.scholarship-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-amber);
  background-color: var(--accent-amber-light);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.scholarship-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.scholarship-info {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Hub Fast-Track Form Container */
.hub-form-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 100%);
}

.hub-form-wrapper {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: 2.75rem;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--primary-600);
}

.hub-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESTINATION PILLARS & 4 EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS SHOWCASE
   (France, Spain, Italy, Finland)
   ========================================================================== */
.destinations-four-grid,
.destination-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.dest-pillar-card,
.destination-pillar-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--primary-600);
}

.dest-pillar-card:hover,
.destination-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12), 0 10px 15px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  border-color: var(--border-medium);
}

/* Country Accent Colors */
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(1),
.destination-pillar-card:nth-child(1) {
  border-top-color: #2563eb; /* France - Sapphire */
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(1) .dest-flag {
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(1) .dest-region {
  color: #2563eb;
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(2),
.destination-pillar-card:nth-child(2) {
  border-top-color: #ea580c; /* Spain - Warm Sunset */
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(2) .dest-flag {
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  border-color: #fed7aa;
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(2) .dest-region {
  color: #ea580c;
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(3),
.destination-pillar-card:nth-child(3) {
  border-top-color: #059669; /* Italy - Emerald */
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(3) .dest-flag {
  background-color: #f0fdf4;
  border-color: #bbf7d0;
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(3) .dest-region {
  color: #059669;
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(4),
.destination-pillar-card:nth-child(4) {
  border-top-color: #0284c7; /* Finland - Nordic Sky Blue */
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(4) .dest-flag {
  background-color: #f0f9ff;
  border-color: #bae6fd;
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(4) .dest-region {
  color: #0284c7;
}

/* Header & Banner */
.dest-card-banner,
.destination-pillar-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.dest-flag {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.dest-pillar-card:hover .dest-flag,
.destination-pillar-card:hover .dest-flag {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.dest-meta-title {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.dest-region,
.dest-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.dest-country-title,
.dest-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

/* Body & Descriptions */
.dest-card-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.dest-intro,
.dest-description {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.dest-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.dest-feature-list,
.dest-points {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.dest-feature-list li,
.dest-points li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.85rem;
}

.dest-feature-list li::before,
.dest-points li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-emerald-light);
  color: var(--accent-emerald);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(1) .dest-feature-list li::before {
  background-color: #dbeafe;
  color: #1d4ed8;
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(2) .dest-feature-list li::before {
  background-color: #ffedd5;
  color: #c2410c;
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(3) .dest-feature-list li::before {
  background-color: #d1fae5;
  color: #047857;
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(4) .dest-feature-list li::before {
  background-color: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
}

.dest-feature-list li strong,
.dest-points li strong {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Badges & Tags row */
.dest-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-light);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.dest-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--primary-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-100);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(1) .dest-tag {
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  border-color: #bfdbfe;
  color: #1e40af;
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(2) .dest-tag {
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  border-color: #fed7aa;
  color: #9a3412;
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(3) .dest-tag {
  background-color: #f0fdf4;
  border-color: #bbf7d0;
  color: #166534;
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(4) .dest-tag {
  background-color: #f0f9ff;
  border-color: #bae6fd;
  color: #0369a1;
}

/* Fast Track CTA Link in card */
.dest-card-action {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.dest-action-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.dest-action-link span[aria-hidden="true"] {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.dest-action-link:hover span[aria-hidden="true"] {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(1) .dest-action-link {
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  color: #1d4ed8;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(1) .dest-action-link:hover {
  background-color: #2563eb;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #2563eb;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(2) .dest-action-link {
  background-color: #fff7ed;
  color: #c2410c;
  border: 1px solid #fed7aa;
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(2) .dest-action-link:hover {
  background-color: #ea580c;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ea580c;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25);
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(3) .dest-action-link {
  background-color: #f0fdf4;
  color: #15803d;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(3) .dest-action-link:hover {
  background-color: #059669;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #059669;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.25);
}

.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(4) .dest-action-link {
  background-color: #f0f9ff;
  color: #0284c7;
  border: 1px solid #bae6fd;
}
.dest-pillar-card:nth-child(4) .dest-action-link:hover {
  background-color: #0284c7;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #0284c7;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25);
}

/* Section Header Badge Pills in Regional Hubs */
.section-header .badge-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

/* Responsive Overrides for Regional Hub Pages */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hub-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .process-phases-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .dossier-body {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .destinations-four-grid,
  .destination-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
  .scholarship-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hub-hero-heading {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    word-wrap: break-word;
  }
  .hub-hero-lead {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .hub-quick-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .hub-stat-card {
    padding: 0.75rem !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }
  .stat-big {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }
  .stat-sub {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  }
  .hub-cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hub-cta-buttons .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .process-phases-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .scholarship-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .phase-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .country-dossier-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  }
  .dossier-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .dest-pillar-card,
  .destination-pillar-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .hub-form-wrapper {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .dossier-footer {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .dossier-footer .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .table-responsive-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hub-floating-card {
    position: static;
    margin: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MINI POST-STUDY WORK PERMIT SECTION (PRE-FOOTER)
   ========================================================================== */
.work-permit-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.work-permit-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0fdf4 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #bbf7d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.08), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.work-permit-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb 0%, #059669 50%, #10b981 100%);
}

.work-permit-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.work-permit-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background-color: #ecfdf5;
  color: #047857;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  width: fit-content;
}

.work-permit-badge .badge-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.work-permit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin: 0;
}

.work-permit-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.work-permit-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.work-permit-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #d1fae5;
  color: #065f46;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.work-permit-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.work-permit-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #10b981 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.28);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border: 1px solid #047857;
}

.work-permit-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.38);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.work-permit-note {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .work-permit-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.75rem;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .work-permit-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .work-permit-actions {
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .work-permit-card {
    padding: 1.6rem 1.15rem;
  }
  .work-permit-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  .work-permit-pills {
    gap: 0.35rem;
  }
  .work-permit-pill {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  }
}



/* Flag Emoji Typography & Rendering */
.flag-icon,
.dest-flag,
.dossier-flag,
.origin-flag,
.work-permit-pill,
.hub-floating-icon,
.badge-icon,
[role="img"][aria-label*="flag"] {
  font-family: "Twemoji Country Flags", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Apple Color Emoji", "Noto Color Emoji", sans-serif;
}