/* ==========================================================================
   EDUCARRUS — PREMIUM ADMISSION CONSULTANCY DESIGN SYSTEM
   THEME SPECIFICATION:
   - Navbar: Pure White (#FFFFFF)
   - Hero: Deep Navy (#0B192C / #071321)
   - Main CTA: Warm Gold (#D4AF37 / #E5B80B)
   - Secondary CTA: Navy Outline / Gold Outline
   - Sections: Alternating Ivory (#F8F8F5) + Pure White (#FFFFFF)
   - Course Cards: Pure White (#FFFFFF)
   - Highlights / Numbers: Rich Gold (#D4AF37)
   - Footer: Deep Navy (#060E1A)
   - Icons: Gold (#D4AF37) + Navy (#0B192C) Accents
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Strict User Theme Colors */
  --bg-navbar: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-hero: #071321;
  --bg-navy-dark: #060E1A;
  --bg-ivory: #F8F8F5;
  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  
  --primary-navy: #0B192C;
  --navy-light: #1A2E46;
  --accent-gold: #D4AF37;
  --accent-gold-hover: #C59F27;
  --accent-gold-light: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  --accent-emerald: #10B981;
  
  /* Text colors */
  --text-main: #1E293B;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;
  --text-white-muted: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  --border-light: #E5E7EB;
  --border-ivory: #EAEAE4;
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-subtle: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.04);
  --shadow-card: 0 10px 25px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.06);
  --shadow-hover: 0 18px 36px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
  
  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  
  /* Fonts */
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-ivory);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

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

ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* Containers & Padding */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.bg-ivory { background-color: var(--bg-ivory); }
.bg-white { background-color: var(--bg-white); }
.bg-navy { background-color: var(--bg-hero); }

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-gold { color: var(--accent-gold) !important; }
.text-navy { color: var(--primary-navy) !important; }
.text-white { color: var(--text-white) !important; }

/* Badges */
.badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--accent-gold-light);
  color: #B38F1D;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-pill-navy {
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-color: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.2);
}

.badge-pill-hero {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* Section Header Component */
.section-header {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin: 14px 0 16px 0;
}

.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Buttons System */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  outline: none;
}

/* Main CTA: Warm Gold */
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #E5B80B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  border: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E5B80B 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.38);
}

/* Secondary CTA: Navy Outline */
.btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  border-color: var(--primary-navy);
}

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

/* Secondary CTA for Dark background: Gold Outline */
.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-navy {
  background-color: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. PREMIUM NAVBAR (PURE WHITE BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-info {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
}

.top-bar-info span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.expert-contact-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--bg-ivory);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-ivory);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.expert-contact-top:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold-light);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.nav-cta-btn {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  padding: 10px 20px !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
}

.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 84px;
  gap: 16px;
}

.logo-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-brand .brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo-brand .brand-title span {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.logo-brand .brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  padding: 8px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Premium Dropdown Menu */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 250px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  padding: 12px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.nav-item:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-ivory);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.expert-contact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.expert-contact i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO SECTION (DEEP NAVY BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--bg-hero);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 90px 0 110px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  line-height: 1.14;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 22px 0;
}

.hero-content h1 .highlight {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--text-white-muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.trust-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.trust-pill-item {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  border: 6px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 520px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: -20px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 18px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.badge-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.badge-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.badge-text span {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. TRUST STRIP SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-strip {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 48px 0;
  margin-top: -36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.trust-stat-card {
  padding: 0 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.trust-stat-card:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. "CONFUSED AFTER 12TH?" SECTION (IVORY BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.confused-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-ivory);
}

.confused-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.confused-visual {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.confused-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.problem-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.problem-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-ivory);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.problem-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.card-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.problem-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.problem-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. COURSES SECTION (PURE WHITE BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.course-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.course-img {
  height: 210px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

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

.course-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.9);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-body {
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.course-body p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-branches {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.branch-chip {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  background: var(--bg-ivory);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. FIND YOUR RIGHT COLLEGE WIDGET
   ========================================================================== */
.college-finder-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-navy) 0%, #060E1A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.college-finder-section h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.finder-form {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin-top: 38px;
  align-items: end;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. HOW EDUCARRUS WORKS (IVORY BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-ivory);
}

.roadmap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.roadmap-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-ivory);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.roadmap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.step-badge {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.roadmap-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.roadmap-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. WHY EDUCARRUS (PURE WHITE BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.why-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 30px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.why-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.why-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.why-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. PARENT + STUDENT FAMILY SECTION (IVORY BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.family-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-ivory);
}

.family-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 60px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-ivory);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.family-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.family-list {
  margin: 24px 0 34px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.family-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.family-list li i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.family-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.family-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. FEATURED COLLEGE SHOWCASE (PURE WHITE BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.showcase-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.college-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.college-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.college-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.college-thumb {
  height: 190px;
  position: relative;
}

.college-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.college-location-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.88);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.college-info {
  padding: 22px;
}

.college-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.college-meta {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.college-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. SUCCESS STORIES (IVORY BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-ivory);
}

.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 34px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-ivory);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.quote-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.student-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.student-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.student-info h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.student-info p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. EXPERT COUNSELLORS (PURE WHITE BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.counsellors-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.counsellor-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.counsellor-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.counsellor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.counsellor-photo {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 18px auto;
  border: 4px solid var(--bg-ivory);
}

.counsellor-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.counsellor-role {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.counsellor-exp {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. SEO BLOGS HUB (IVORY BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.blogs-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-ivory);
}

.blogs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-ivory);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.blog-img {
  height: 150px;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
}

.blog-body {
  padding: 20px;
}

.blog-body h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.blog-body p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FAQ ACCORDION (PURE WHITE BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-header {
  padding: 22px 26px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.faq-header i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.faq-body {
  padding: 0 26px 22px 26px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: none;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-body {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. FINAL CONVERSION HERO (DEEP NAVY BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.final-cta-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-navy-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 100px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta-section h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.final-cta-section p {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: var(--text-white-muted);
  max-width: 660px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
}

.final-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. FOOTER (DEEP NAVY BACKGROUND)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--bg-navy-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding: 80px 0 36px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand .brand-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 16px 0 24px 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 11px;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 26px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Modal Popup & Mobile Sticky Bar */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 14, 26, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.modal-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 36px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-card {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.modal-header p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.modal-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.modal-form .form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.modal-form .form-group label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

/* Sticky Mobile Quick Action Bar */
.mobile-sticky-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  z-index: 999;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.mobile-sticky-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
}

.sticky-action-btn {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  text-align: center;
}

.sticky-action-btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #E5B80B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP CHAT WIDGET (WEBSITE THEME: DEEP NAVY + WARM GOLD)
   ========================================================================== */
.whatsapp-widget-wrapper {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(7, 19, 33, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

.whatsapp-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: waPulse 2s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes waPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.65);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 72px;
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-ivory);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.whatsapp-float-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Quick Chat Card Popup (Navy & Gold Theme) */
.whatsapp-chat-card {
  width: 320px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(7, 19, 33, 0.25);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: none;
  animation: waCardSlideIn 0.35s ease-out forwards;
}

.whatsapp-chat-card.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes waCardSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
}

.whatsapp-card-header {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.whatsapp-advisor-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.whatsapp-avatar {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.whatsapp-online-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-navy);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
}

.whatsapp-advisor-info h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.whatsapp-advisor-info p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin: 0;
}

.whatsapp-close-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.whatsapp-close-btn:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.whatsapp-card-body {
  padding: 18px 16px;
  background: var(--bg-ivory);
}

.whatsapp-msg-bubble {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--primary-navy);
}

.whatsapp-msg-time {
  display: block;
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.whatsapp-card-footer {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.whatsapp-direct-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, #E5B80B 100%);
  color: var(--primary-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.whatsapp-direct-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary-navy);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
}