/* =========================================================
   Publication International Limited — Main Stylesheet
   Color system inspired by the reference academic design
   ========================================================= */

/* 1. Variables */
:root {
  --primary-color: #00467c;
  --secondary-color: #0081fa;
  --accent-color: #0081fa;
  --dark-color: #2f2f2f;
  --text-muted: #4a5568;
  --light-color: #ffffff;
  --soft-blue: #d3e9ff;
  --soft-bg: #f5f9fc;
  --border-color: #dbe7f2;
  --success-color: #1a7f4b;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.16);
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 12px;
  --container: 1350px;
  --header-height: 72px;
  --font: "Poppins", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
}

/* 2. Reset */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: var(--light-color);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

ul {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 0;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  z-index: 10000;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  left: 1rem;
  top: 1rem;
}

/* 3. Typography helpers */
.text-muted { color: var(--text-muted); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.fw-600 { font-weight: 600; }

/* 4. Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.section {
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.section-alt {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 90% 10%, rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.1) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 45% at 8% 85%, rgba(0, 200, 180, 0.08) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f3f8fc 0%, #eaf3fb 50%, #f6fafd 100%);
}

.section-dark {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
}

.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark p,
.section-dark .section-subtitle {
  color: #fff;
}

.section-dark .section-subtitle {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Alternating homepage backgrounds: Blue → Backdrop → White */
.section-white {
  background: #fff;
}

.section-backdrop {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 12% 20%, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.16) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 88% 15%, rgba(120, 90, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 50% at 75% 85%, rgba(0, 200, 180, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 20% 90%, rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.14) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f7fbff 0%, #eef6ff 45%, #f5f9fc 100%);
}

.section-blue {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 12% 20%, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.28) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 45% at 88% 75%, rgba(90, 120, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #00355f 0%, #00467c 45%, #003a6a 100%);
}

.section-blue h2,
.section-blue h3,
.section-blue .section-subtitle,
.section-blue .section-title h2 {
  color: #fff;
}

.section-blue .section-subtitle {
  opacity: 0.92;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.section-blue .text-muted {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}


/* Why choose PIL — ambient dark background */
.why-pil-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 50% at 12% 20%, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.28) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 45% at 88% 75%, rgba(90, 120, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 40% at 55% 0%, rgba(0, 200, 220, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #00355f 0%, #00467c 42%, #003a6a 100%);
}

.why-pil-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-pil-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-pil-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.08;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 65% at 50% 45%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
}

.why-pil-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(4px);
  animation: why-pil-float 14s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.why-pil-glow--1 {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  top: -90px;
  right: 8%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.45) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.why-pil-glow--2 {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: 5%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(120, 140, 255, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -5s;
  animation-duration: 16s;
}

.why-pil-glow--3 {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  top: 40%;
  left: 42%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 210, 200, 0.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
  animation-delay: -8s;
}

.why-pil-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  animation: why-pil-float 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.why-pil-ring--1 {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  top: -80px;
  left: -100px;
}

.why-pil-ring--2 {
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  bottom: -70px;
  right: -40px;
  border-color: rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.2);
  animation-delay: -6s;
}

.why-pil-dot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #7ec8ff;
  opacity: 0.45;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(126, 200, 255, 0.55);
  animation: why-pil-particle 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.why-pil-dot--1 { top: 18%; left: 12%; }
.why-pil-dot--2 { top: 28%; right: 14%; width: 4px; height: 4px; animation-delay: -2s; }
.why-pil-dot--3 { top: 55%; left: 8%; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: #a8b8ff; animation-delay: -4s; }
.why-pil-dot--4 { bottom: 22%; right: 18%; animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.why-pil-dot--5 { bottom: 30%; left: 28%; width: 4px; height: 4px; background: #5fe0d4; animation-delay: -6s; }
.why-pil-dot--6 { top: 42%; right: 30%; width: 5px; height: 5px; animation-delay: -3s; }

@keyframes why-pil-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate3d(12px, -18px, 0) scale(1.06); }
}

@keyframes why-pil-particle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.28; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px); opacity: 0.65; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .why-pil-glow,
  .why-pil-ring,
  .why-pil-dot {
    animation: none;
  }
}

.why-pil-list {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-pil-section .check-list li {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.why-pil-section .check-list i {
  color: #7ec8ff;
}

.why-pil-cta {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.form-group input.is-invalid,
.form-group select.is-invalid,
.form-group textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: #b42318;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(180, 35, 24, 0.12);
}

/* 5. Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), border-color var(--transition), transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-accent {
  color: #fff;
  z-index: 0;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
    0 8px 20px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.18);
}

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

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #00365f;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14),
    0 12px 28px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.28);
}

.btn-accent {
  background: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
    0 8px 20px rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.22);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background: #006fd6;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
    inset 0 -1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12),
    0 12px 28px rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.32);
}

/* Continuous glass shine loop */
.btn-primary::before,
.btn-accent::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  left: 0;
  width: 42%;
  height: 140%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 65%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: translateX(-160%) skewX(-18deg);
  animation: btn-glass-shine 2.6s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before,
.btn-accent:hover::before {
  animation-duration: 1.5s;
}

@keyframes btn-glass-shine {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(-160%) skewX(-18deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(340%) skewX(-18deg);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn-primary::before,
  .btn-accent::before,
  .cta-box .btn-accent::before {
    animation: none;
    display: none;
  }
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-header {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.35rem;
}

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

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

/* 6. Header */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--soft-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.header-bar {
  background: var(--soft-blue);
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  min-height: var(--header-height);
}

.brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: block;
  height: 70px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 220px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-logo--footer {
  height: 58px;
  max-width: 220px;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-text strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.brand-text span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.header-support {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.support-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.nav-toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--dark-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition), opacity var(--transition);
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* 7. Navigation */
.primary-nav {
  background: var(--light-color);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08);
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  min-height: 52px;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.935rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.is-active {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition), transform var(--transition), visibility var(--transition);
  z-index: 50;
}

.dropdown-panel a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.dropdown-panel a:hover {
  background: var(--soft-blue);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.mega-menu {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  min-width: 520px;
  padding: 1rem;
  gap: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
}

.mega-col h6 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0.35rem;
}

.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-panel,
.has-dropdown.is-open > .dropdown-panel {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-trigger .chevron,
.has-dropdown.is-open > .dropdown-trigger .chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.chevron {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

/* 8. Hero */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 70px 0;
  background-color: #00355f;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.45) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 0% 100%, rgba(0, 40, 90, 0.55) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(0, 40, 80, 0.88) 0%, rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.72) 38%, rgba(0, 110, 200, 0.68) 68%, rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.78) 100%),
    url("../images/hero/hero-bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 35%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 78% 55%, rgba(126, 200, 255, 0.18) 0%, transparent 40%);
  z-index: 0;
}

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

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero * {
  color: #fff;
}

.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  opacity: 0.95;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero-features li::before {
  content: "\f058";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #7ec8ff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.hero-features span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.hero-visual img {
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* Page hero (inner pages) — richer than flat solid, distinct from homepage hero */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 64px 0 58px;
  color: #fff;
  background-color: #00355f;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 90% at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 0% 100%, rgba(0, 40, 90, 0.5) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(0, 42, 82, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.82) 45%, rgba(0, 110, 190, 0.78) 100%),
    url("../images/background/bg-1.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
    url("../images/hero/pattern-bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.14;
  mix-blend-mode: soft-light;
}

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

.page-hero h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.page-hero p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  padding-left: 0px;
}

.breadcrumb-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.breadcrumb-item:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: "/";
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.breadcrumb-item a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 2px;
}

.breadcrumb-item.active {
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* 9. Sections */
.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

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

.section-title--left {
  text-align: left;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.8vw, 2.25rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-subtitle {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.section-title--left .section-subtitle {
  margin-left: 0;
}

/* 10. Cards */
.card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.card-grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

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

.service-card,
.feature-card,
.benefit-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover,
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.service-card-icon,
.feature-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.split-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #d3e9ff 0%, #eaf4ff 55%, #f5f9fc 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  min-height: 280px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08);
}

.split-visual--icon {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 5rem;
  min-height: 240px;
}

.split-visual--icon i {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.18));
}

.split-visual--image {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
  border: 0;
  min-height: 0;
}

.split-visual--image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.12);
}

.feature-list-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}

.feature-list-item:not(:has(.feature-list-icon))::before {
  content: "\f058";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.feature-list-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #eaf4ff, #d3e9ff);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08);
}

.service-side-panel {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.service-side-panel-media {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08);
}

.service-side-panel-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.service-side-panel .check-list {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.06);
}

.service-side-panel-body {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.06);
}

.service-side-panel .assurance-card {
  margin: 0;
}

.inner-page .feature-list-item {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
}

.assurance-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
}

/* Homepage assurance band — image + gradient overlay */
.assurance-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--primary-color);
}

.assurance-section-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(0, 45, 85, 0.82) 0%, rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.72) 48%, rgba(0, 90, 160, 0.65) 100%),
    url("../images/background/bg-2.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.assurance-section-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.assurance-section .section-title,
.assurance-section h2,
.assurance-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #fff;
}

.assurance-section .section-subtitle {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.assurance-icon-defs {
  position: absolute;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.assurance-section .assurance-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 30, 60, 0.22);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.assurance-section .assurance-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 30, 60, 0.28);
}

.assurance-section .assurance-card h3::before {
  content: none;
}

.assurance-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.12), rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.16);
}

.assurance-card-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: block;
}

.assurance-card h3::before {
  content: "\f005";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-info-item strong i {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  margin-right: 0.4rem;
  width: 1.1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.text-link i {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}

.text-link:hover i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}


.service-card h3,
.feature-card h3,
.benefit-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.service-card p,
.feature-card p,
.benefit-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Why choose — reference-style metrics row */
.why-choose-section {
  /* uses .section-backdrop */
}

.why-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  align-items: stretch;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-metric {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.35rem 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.why-metric:not(:last-child)::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 12%;
  bottom: 12%;
  right: 0;
  width: 1px;
  background: rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.14);
}

.why-metric-defs {
  position: absolute;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-metric-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.why-metric-icon svg {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  display: block;
}

.why-metric-text {
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 210px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.why-metric-accent {
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Legacy icon-stat (kept for any secondary use) */
.icon-stat-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

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

.icon-stat .circle-icon {
  width: 125px;
  height: 125px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
}

.expertise-icon i {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.section-dark .check-list i {
  color: #7ec8ff;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.check-list i {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.package-features i {
  color: var(--success-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}


.icon-stat h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.icon-stat p {
  color: var(--dark-color);
  max-width: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Expertise subjects */
.expertise-section {
  /* uses .section-white on homepage */
}

.expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.expertise-card {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.06);
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.expertise-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition);
}

.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.28);
}

.expertise-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.expertise-icon {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #eaf4ff 0%, #d3e9ff 100%);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8), 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--transition), background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}

.expertise-card:hover .expertise-icon {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #00467c 0%, #0081fa 100%);
}

.expertise-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.expertise-meta {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.expertise-card--medicine .expertise-icon { color: #0b6e4f; background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e8f8f1, #d3f0e4); }
.expertise-card--life .expertise-icon { color: #1b6b9a; background: linear-gradient(145deg, #e8f5fc, #d3eaf7); }
.expertise-card--engineering .expertise-icon { color: #00467c; background: linear-gradient(145deg, #eaf4ff, #d3e9ff); }
.expertise-card--social .expertise-icon { color: #6b4f9a; background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f4eefc, #e8ddf7); }
.expertise-card--business .expertise-icon { color: #9a6b1b; background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff7e8, #f7ebd3); }

.expertise-card--medicine:hover .expertise-icon { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0b6e4f, #1fa974); color: #fff; }
.expertise-card--life:hover .expertise-icon { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1b6b9a, #3aa0d8); color: #fff; }
.expertise-card--engineering:hover .expertise-icon { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #00467c, #0081fa); color: #fff; }
.expertise-card--social:hover .expertise-icon { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #6b4f9a, #9a78d1); color: #fff; }
.expertise-card--business:hover .expertise-icon { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #9a6b1b, #d4a017); color: #fff; }

/* Benefits checklist */
.check-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.split-section {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Process steps */
.process-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #f5f9fc;
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 0%, rgba(247, 251, 255, 0.9) 50%, rgb(255 255 255 / 56%) 100%), url(../images/hero/pattern-bg.jpg);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Inner pages: auto polish for process & assurance bands */
.inner-page .section:has(.process-grid):not(.process-section):not(.section-blue):not(.assurance-section) {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #f5f9fc;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 0%, rgba(247, 251, 255, 0.9) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 100%),
    url("../images/hero/pattern-bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.inner-page .section:has(.assurance-grid):not(.assurance-section) {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(125deg, rgba(0, 45, 85, 0.88) 0%, rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.8) 50%, rgba(0, 100, 170, 0.72) 100%),
    url("../images/background/bg-3.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #fff;
}

.inner-page .section:has(.assurance-grid):not(.assurance-section) h2,
.inner-page .section:has(.assurance-grid):not(.assurance-section) .section-subtitle {
  color: #fff;
}

.inner-page .section:has(.assurance-grid):not(.assurance-section) .section-subtitle {
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.inner-page .section:has(.assurance-grid):not(.assurance-section) .assurance-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 30, 60, 0.18);
}

.inner-page .section:has(.assurance-grid):not(.assurance-section) .assurance-card h3,
.inner-page .section:has(.assurance-grid):not(.assurance-section) .assurance-card p {
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.inner-page .feature-list-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.inner-page .feature-list-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.22);
}

.inner-page .form-card,
.inner-page .contact-info-card,
.inner-page .content-block,
.inner-page .package-card,
.inner-page .service-card,
.inner-page .blog-card,
.inner-page .testimonial-card {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.07);
}

.inner-page .content-block {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
}

.inner-page .contact-grid .form-card,
.inner-page .contact-info-card {
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
}

.inner-page .testimonials-section,
.inner-page .section.section-white {
  background: #fff;
}

.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.process-step {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.06);
}

.process-number {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.process-step p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Feature numbered list (4 pillars) — uses .section-backdrop */
.pillars-section {
  /* background from .section-backdrop */
}

.pillars-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pillars-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.pillars-drop {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(2px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: pillars-float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pillars-drop--1 {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  top: -40px;
  left: -30px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.45), rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08) 70%, transparent 75%);
  animation-duration: 14s;
}

.pillars-drop--2 {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  top: 18%;
  right: -40px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 35%, rgba(140, 110, 255, 0.35), rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.08) 68%, transparent 75%);
  animation-duration: 16s;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}

.pillars-drop--3 {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: 12%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(0, 210, 190, 0.35), rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.06) 65%, transparent 75%);
  animation-duration: 13s;
  animation-delay: -6s;
}

.pillars-drop--4 {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  bottom: 20%;
  right: 18%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(255, 180, 90, 0.28), rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.05) 65%, transparent 75%);
  animation-duration: 15s;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

.pillars-particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  opacity: 0.35;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.35);
  animation: pillars-particle 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.pillars-particle--1 { top: 12%; left: 8%; background: #0081fa; }
.pillars-particle--2 { top: 22%; left: 28%; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: #7c6bff; animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.pillars-particle--3 { top: 18%; right: 14%; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: #00c4b0; animation-delay: -3s; }
.pillars-particle--4 { top: 48%; left: 6%; width: 4px; height: 4px; background: #4da8ff; animation-delay: -2s; }
.pillars-particle--5 { top: 55%; right: 8%; width: 7px; height: 7px; background: #0081fa; animation-delay: -4s; }
.pillars-particle--6 { bottom: 16%; left: 22%; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: #9b7bff; animation-delay: -5s; }
.pillars-particle--7 { bottom: 24%; right: 26%; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: #2ec4b6; animation-delay: -1s; }
.pillars-particle--8 { top: 35%; left: 48%; width: 4px; height: 4px; background: #ffb457; opacity: 0.28; animation-delay: -6s; }

@keyframes pillars-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate3d(12px, -18px, 0) scale(1.06); }
}

@keyframes pillars-particle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.22; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); opacity: 0.5; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .pillars-drop,
  .pillars-particle {
    animation: none;
  }
}

.pillars-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(280px, 500px);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.quick-order-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  order: 2;
}

.pillar-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  max-width: none;
  margin: 0;
  order: 1;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
  height: auto;
}

.pillar-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.22);
}

.pillar-num {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.12), rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.18);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.pillar-body h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.pillar-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.pillar-item p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.quick-order-head {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.quick-order-head h3 {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.4rem;
}

.quick-order-head p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.quick-order-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.quick-order-form .form-group label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.quick-order-form .form-group input,
.quick-order-form .form-group select,
.quick-order-form .form-group textarea {
  padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.quick-order-form .form-group textarea {
  min-height: 84px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.quick-order-form .btn-block {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.quick-order-form .form-note {
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Assurance cards */
.assurance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.assurance-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.assurance-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* 11. Statistics */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--soft-bg);
}

.stats-heading {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.stat-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.stat-item span {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.stats-note {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* 12. Packages */
.package-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.package-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.package-card.is-featured {
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.package-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.package-tagline {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.package-suitable {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.package-features {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.package-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark-color);
}

.package-card .btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Comparison table */
.compare-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #fff;
}

.compare-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  min-width: 720px;
}

.compare-table th,
.compare-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-align: left;
  vertical-align: top;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.compare-table thead th {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.compare-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--soft-bg);
}

.compare-table .check {
  color: var(--success-color);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.compare-table .dash {
  color: #a0aec0;
}

/* 13. Testimonials */
.testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* uses .section-white on homepage */
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.testimonials-intro {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.testimonials-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3.2vw, 2.35rem);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.testimonials-proof {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.testimonials-avatars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.testimonials-avatars img {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  margin-left: -10px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.12);
  background: var(--soft-blue);
}

.testimonials-avatars img:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.testimonials-rating {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.testimonials-rating-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testimonials-cta {
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding-inline: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.28);
}

.testimonials-cta i {
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.testimonials-marquee {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent 100%);
}

.testimonials-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: testimonials-scroll 42s linear infinite;
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem 0.75rem;
}

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

@keyframes testimonials-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .testimonials-marquee-track {
    animation: none;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container);
    margin: 0 auto;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

.tcard {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  width: 340px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem 1.3rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.tcard-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.tcard-badge {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.tcard-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 3px;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.tcard-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
}

.tcard-quote {
  margin: 0 0 1.15rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.tcard-quote p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-style: normal;
}

.tcard-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.tcard-author img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--soft-blue);
}

.tcard-author strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.tcard-author span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.testimonial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.testimonial-avatar img {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--soft-blue);
}

.testimonial-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
}

.testimonial-meta strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.testimonial-meta span {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Team */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.team-card img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  background: var(--soft-blue);
}

.team-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

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

/* 14. FAQ */
.faq-section.section-backdrop .faq-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.faq-question:hover,
.faq-question:focus-visible {
  background: var(--soft-bg);
  outline: none;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.faq-icon::before {
  content: "\f067";
  transition: transform 0.28s ease;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq-icon::before {
  content: "\f068";
}

.faq-answer {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: 0fr;
  transition: grid-template-rows 0.35s ease;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer {
  grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 0;
}

.faq-answer-inner p {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .faq-answer,
  .faq-icon::before {
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* 15. CTA */
.cta-section {
  padding-top: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 70px;
  background: transparent;
}

.faq-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.cta-box--embedded {
  margin-top: 0;
}


.cta-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 120% at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.35) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 100% at 0% 100%, rgba(0, 40, 90, 0.55) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(125deg, #003057 0%, #00467c 38%, #0066b8 72%, #0081fa 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.28);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.cta-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 42%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-box::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  right: -60px;
  bottom: -100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-box-copy,
.cta-box-actions {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-box h2,
.cta-box p {
  color: #fff;
}

.cta-box h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.cta-box p {
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0.92;
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-box-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-box .btn-accent {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: #fff;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9),
    0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.cta-box .btn-accent::before {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.08) 35%,
    rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.28) 50%,
    rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.08) 65%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.cta-box .btn-accent:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: var(--soft-blue);
  background: var(--soft-blue);
}

.cta-box .btn-outline,
.cta-box .btn-outline-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  color: #fff;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.cta-box .btn-outline:hover,
.cta-box .btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
}

.cta-band {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 80% at 90% 20%, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.28) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 70% at 10% 80%, rgba(0, 30, 70, 0.5) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(120deg, #002849 0%, #00467c 45%, #0070d8 100%);
  padding: 55px 0;
}

.cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 48, 87, 0.35) 0%, transparent 40%),
    url("../images/hero/cta-bg.jpg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.18;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-band-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.cta-band h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.cta-band-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-band .btn-accent {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.cta-band .btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--soft-blue);
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.cta-band .btn-outline-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: #fff;
}

.cta-band .btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
}

/* 16. Footer */
.site-footer {
  background: #003057;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  padding-top: 60px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

.brand-footer .brand-text strong,
.brand-footer .brand-text span {
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-col h6 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.footer-col ul {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.footer-col a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-contact li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.social-links a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  padding: 1.1rem 0;
}

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

.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-legal a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

/* 17. Forms */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--soft-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-item strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-item span,
.contact-info-item a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.15);
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 140px;
  resize: vertical;
}

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

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.form-success,
.form-error {
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.form-success {
  background: #e8f7ef;
  color: var(--success-color);
}

.form-error {
  background: #fdecea;
  color: #b42318;
}

/* Content pages */
.content-block {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.content-block h2 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.content-block h3 {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.content-block p,
.content-block li {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.content-block ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.prose-wide {
  max-width: 900px;
}

/* Service page layouts */
.service-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.service-intro--media-first {
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
}

.service-intro p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.custom-pack-intro {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #f5f9fc;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 10% 15%, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.14) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 40% at 92% 20%, rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 42% 48% at 78% 88%, rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 0%, rgba(247, 251, 255, 0.88) 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 100%),
    url("../images/hero/pattern-bg.jpg");
  background-size: auto, auto, auto, auto, cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.custom-pack-intro-copy {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.custom-pack-intro-copy .text-muted {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.feature-list-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.feature-list-item h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.feature-list-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

.rejection-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.rejection-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.rejection-card .problem {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #b42318;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.rejection-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.rejection-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
}

/* Blog */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card-image {
  background-color: var(--soft-blue);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 170px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
}

.blog-card-image::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.45) 100%);
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.blog-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex: 1;
}

.blog-card .text-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* Utility */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }

.bg-soft {
  background: var(--soft-bg);
}

.bg-primary-soft {
  background: var(--soft-blue);
}

/* Partners / university logo marquees */
.partners-section {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.partners-section.section-blue .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.partners-section.section-blue .logo-marquee-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
}

.partners-section .container {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.logo-marquee {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1350px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.logo-marquee::before,
.logo-marquee::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 72px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.logo-marquee::before {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--soft-bg) 0%, rgba(245, 249, 252, 0) 100%);
}

.logo-marquee::after {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(270deg, var(--soft-bg) 0%, rgba(245, 249, 252, 0) 100%);
}

.logo-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  will-change: transform;
}

.logo-marquee--left .logo-marquee-track {
  animation: marquee-left 40s linear infinite;
}

.logo-marquee--right .logo-marquee-track {
  animation: marquee-right 45s linear infinite;
}

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

.logo-marquee-item {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.logo-marquee-item--partner {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  min-width: 140px;
}

.logo-marquee-item--partner img {
  height: 58px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 160px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.85;
  filter: grayscale(0.15);
  transition: opacity var(--transition), filter var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}

.logo-marquee-item--partner img:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: none;
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.logo-marquee-item--uni {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.logo-marquee-item--uni img {
  width: 150px;
  height: 95px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

@keyframes marquee-left {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@keyframes marquee-right {
  from { transform: translateX(-50%); }
  to { transform: translateX(0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .logo-marquee--left .logo-marquee-track,
  .logo-marquee--right .logo-marquee-track {
    animation: none;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1350px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    justify-content: center;
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .logo-marquee {
    mask-image: none;
    -webkit-mask-image: none;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .logo-marquee::before,
  .logo-marquee::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Core services showcase */
.services-showcase {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* background from .section-backdrop */
}

.services-showcase-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.services-showcase-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.svc-drop {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(2px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: svc-float 13s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.svc-drop--1 {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  top: -50px;
  right: 8%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.4), rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.06) 70%, transparent 75%);
}

.svc-drop--2 {
  width: 170px;
  height: 170px;
  top: 35%;
  left: -40px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 35%, rgba(130, 100, 255, 0.32), rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.06) 68%, transparent 75%);
  animation-delay: -4s;
  animation-duration: 15s;
}

.svc-drop--3 {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -20px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(0, 210, 190, 0.32), rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.05) 65%, transparent 75%);
  animation-delay: -7s;
}

.svc-drop--4 {
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  bottom: 28%;
  left: 22%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(255, 170, 80, 0.26), rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.04) 65%, transparent 75%);
  animation-delay: -2s;
  animation-duration: 16s;
}

.svc-particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.35;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.3);
  animation: svc-particle 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.svc-particle--1 { top: 14%; left: 10%; background: #0081fa; }
.svc-particle--2 { top: 20%; right: 16%; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: #7c6bff; animation-delay: -2s; }
.svc-particle--3 { top: 42%; left: 6%; width: 4px; height: 4px; background: #00c4b0; animation-delay: -3.5s; }
.svc-particle--4 { top: 48%; right: 10%; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: #4da8ff; animation-delay: -1s; }
.svc-particle--5 { bottom: 18%; left: 18%; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: #9b7bff; animation-delay: -5s; }
.svc-particle--6 { bottom: 22%; right: 22%; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: #2ec4b6; animation-delay: -4s; }
.svc-particle--7 { top: 30%; left: 45%; width: 4px; height: 4px; background: #ffb457; opacity: 0.28; animation-delay: -6s; }
.svc-particle--8 { bottom: 35%; left: 55%; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: #0081fa; animation-delay: -2.5s; }

@keyframes svc-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate3d(10px, -16px, 0) scale(1.05); }
}

@keyframes svc-particle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.22; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); opacity: 0.5; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .svc-drop,
  .svc-particle {
    animation: none;
  }
}

.service-visual-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}

.service-visual-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.28);
}

.service-visual-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--soft-bg);
}

.service-visual-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.service-visual-card:hover .service-visual-media img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.service-visual-media::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(0, 40, 80, 0.18) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.service-visual-card .service-visual-body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.service-visual-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.service-visual-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.service-visual-card .text-link {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Expert editors — tabbed carousel */
.experts-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* background from .section-backdrop */
}

.experts-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.experts-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.experts-drop {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(2px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: experts-float 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.experts-drop--1 {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  top: -40px;
  left: -30px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(0, 168, 255, 0.45), rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.08) 70%, transparent 75%);
  animation-duration: 14s;
}

.experts-drop--2 {
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  top: 18%;
  right: -40px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 35%, rgba(140, 110, 255, 0.35), rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.08) 68%, transparent 75%);
  animation-duration: 16s;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}

.experts-drop--3 {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  bottom: 8%;
  left: 12%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, rgba(0, 210, 190, 0.35), rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.06) 65%, transparent 75%);
  animation-duration: 13s;
  animation-delay: -6s;
}

.experts-drop--4 {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  bottom: 20%;
  right: 18%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(255, 180, 90, 0.28), rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.05) 65%, transparent 75%);
  animation-duration: 15s;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

.experts-particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--secondary-color);
  opacity: 0.35;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 129, 250, 0.35);
  animation: experts-particle 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.experts-particle--1 { top: 12%; left: 8%; background: #0081fa; animation-delay: 0s; }
.experts-particle--2 { top: 22%; left: 28%; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: #7c6bff; animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.experts-particle--3 { top: 18%; right: 14%; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: #00c4b0; animation-delay: -3s; }
.experts-particle--4 { top: 48%; left: 6%; width: 4px; height: 4px; background: #4da8ff; animation-delay: -2s; }
.experts-particle--5 { top: 55%; right: 8%; width: 7px; height: 7px; background: #0081fa; animation-delay: -4s; }
.experts-particle--6 { bottom: 16%; left: 22%; width: 5px; height: 5px; background: #9b7bff; animation-delay: -5s; }
.experts-particle--7 { bottom: 24%; right: 26%; width: 6px; height: 6px; background: #2ec4b6; animation-delay: -1s; }
.experts-particle--8 { top: 35%; left: 48%; width: 4px; height: 4px; background: #ffb457; opacity: 0.28; animation-delay: -6s; }

@keyframes experts-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0) scale(1); }
  50% { transform: translate3d(12px, -18px, 0) scale(1.06); }
}

@keyframes experts-particle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0.25; }
  50% { transform: translateY(-14px); opacity: 0.55; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .experts-drop,
  .experts-particle {
    animation: none;
  }
}

.experts-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.06);
}

.experts-tab {
  border: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.experts-tab:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

.experts-tab.is-active {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.22);
}

.experts-stage {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.1);
  padding: 1.75rem 3.25rem 3rem;
}

.experts-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.experts-panel[hidden] {
  display: none;
}

.experts-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

.expert-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 2.5rem) / 3);
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.2rem 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  min-width: 0;
}

.expert-card-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 72px 1fr auto;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.expert-avatar {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--soft-blue);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 70, 124, 0.12);
}

.expert-identity {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.expert-degree {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.expert-field {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.expert-name {
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.expert-flag {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.expert-years {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.expert-years strong {
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.expert-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-color);
  margin: 0.9rem 0;
}

.expert-tags-label {
  margin: 0 0 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.expert-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.expert-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--soft-bg);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.7rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.expert-tag--more {
  background: var(--soft-blue);
  color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.experts-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}

.experts-nav:hover {
  background: var(--primary-color);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.experts-nav--prev { left: -18px; }
.experts-nav--next { right: -18px; }

.experts-view-more {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.75rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--secondary-color);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.experts-view-more:hover {
  color: var(--primary-color);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .expert-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 1.25rem) / 2);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .experts-tabs {
    border-radius: 16px;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .experts-stage {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.1rem 3rem;
  }

  .expert-card {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }

  .experts-nav--prev { left: 6px; }
  .experts-nav--next { right: 6px; }

  .experts-view-more {
    right: 1.1rem;
  }
}