/* ==========================================================================
   CollegeVeda - Ultra Premium Modern Styling
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Typography & Local Font-Faces (Manrope)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@font-face {
  font-family: 'Manrope';
  src: url('../font/Manrope-ExtraLight.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 200;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Manrope';
  src: url('../font/Manrope-Light.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 300;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Manrope';
  src: url('../font/Manrope-Regular.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Manrope';
  src: url('../font/Manrope-Medium.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 500;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Manrope';
  src: url('../font/Manrope-SemiBold.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Manrope';
  src: url('../font/Manrope-Bold.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 700;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

@font-face {
  font-family: 'Manrope';
  src: url('../font/Manrope-ExtraBold.ttf') format('truetype');
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: normal;
  font-display: swap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Design Tokens & Root Variables
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  --font-family-base: 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  
  /* Color Palette */
  --cv-bg-dark: #070709;
  --cv-bg-dark-secondary: #0d0d12;
  --cv-amber-primary: #f97316;
  --cv-amber-deep: #ea580c;
  --cv-amber-glow: rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.45);
  --cv-gold-star: #f59e0b;
  --cv-emerald-live: #10b981;
  --cv-emerald-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5);
  
  --cv-text-primary: #ffffff;
  --cv-text-secondary: #94a3b8;
  --cv-text-muted: #64748b;
  
  --cv-glass-bg: rgba(16, 16, 22, 0.65);
  --cv-glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --cv-glass-border-hover: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Base Reset & Smooth Scrolling
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  color-scheme: dark;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  background-color: var(--cv-bg-dark);
  color: var(--cv-text-primary);
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

::selection {
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Floating Glassmorphic Header / Navbar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.header-wrapper {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1050;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.header-wrapper.scrolled {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
}

.cv-navbar-container {
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  pointer-events: auto;
  background: var(--cv-glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid var(--cv-glass-border);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-wrapper.scrolled .cv-navbar-container {
  background: rgba(11, 11, 15, 0.85);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 35px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 20px -5px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.15);
}

.cv-brand-logo {
  height: 32px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

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

.cv-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.cv-nav-link {
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--cv-text-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

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

.cv-nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 16px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cv-amber-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.cv-nav-link:hover::after,
.cv-nav-link.active::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

.cv-nav-action-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.cv-nav-action-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--cv-amber-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.cv-mobile-toggle {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  padding: 0.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
}

/* Offcanvas / Mobile Menu */
.cv-offcanvas {
  background: rgba(10, 10, 14, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(25px);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.cv-offcanvas .btn-close {
  filter: invert(1);
}

.cv-mobile-nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.cv-mobile-nav-links a {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}

.cv-mobile-nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--cv-amber-primary);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Ultra Rich Hero Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8rem 1.25rem 4rem;
  background-color: #050507;
  background-image: url('../images/background-image.jpeg');
  background-position: center bottom;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Subtle Ambient Overlay to blend seamlessly at top */
.hero-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 100% 60% at 50% 0%,
    rgba(5, 5, 7, 0.85) 0%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero Content Container */
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Social Proof / Rating Badge (Exact Match with Reference Image)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease-out both;
}

.hero-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.42rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 5px rgba(217, 56, 0, 0.45));
}

.hero-stars i {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFE2CF 0%, #FFA063 38%, #FF6818 72%, #D93800 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-trust-text {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  display: inline-block;
  /* Exact horizontal gradient: fiery red-orange on the left fading to soft peach-cream on the right */
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E64C00 0%, #F16515 22%, #F8893A 48%, #FDBB84 76%, #FED8BA 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Hero Typography (Matched with Reference Scale & Gradation)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.6vw, 3.85rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.1s both;
}

/* Vertical Gradation Exactly as in Reference Image */
.hero-title .title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.hero-title .title-highlight {
  font-size: 1.14em;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.08;
}

.hero-description {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.2s both;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Ultra Rich CTA Button Group (Refined Size Matching Reference)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.3s both;
}

/* Primary Button: "Enquire now" (Dark Glass with Amber Glowing Border) */
.btn-cv-primary {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.65rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(18, 12, 10, 0.85);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.85);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.3),
    inset 0 0 14px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.16),
    0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Shimmer Light Sweep on Primary Button */
.btn-cv-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22),
    transparent
  );
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.75s ease;
}

.btn-cv-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ff8a3d;
  background: rgba(28, 16, 12, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 30px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.5),
    inset 0 0 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.28),
    0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.btn-cv-primary:hover::before {
  left: 140%;
}

.btn-cv-primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.99);
}

/* Secondary Button: "Get Brochure" (Crisp White Pill with Orange Circle Icon) */
.btn-cv-secondary {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.52rem 0.95rem 0.52rem 1.45rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #08080a;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 
    0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
    0 0 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-cv-secondary .icon-pill {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
}

.btn-cv-secondary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  color: #000000;
  background: #f8fafc;
  box-shadow: 
    0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    0 0 24px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.btn-cv-secondary:hover .icon-pill {
  transform: translateX(2px) rotate(45deg);
}

.btn-cv-secondary:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.99);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. Live Status Indicator ("Admissions Open" - Clean Minimal Floating)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-live-status {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.4s both;
}

.live-beacon {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cv-emerald-live);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--cv-emerald-live);
}

.live-beacon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cv-emerald-live);
  opacity: 0.85;
  animation: radarPing 1.8s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

.live-status-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. Minimal Partner Universities Carousel (Right to Left Marquee)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-marquee-wrapper {
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 820px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.5s both;
}

.marquee-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.marquee-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  /* Fade out smoothly on both left and right sides */
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    black 22%,
    black 78%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    to right,
    transparent 0%,
    black 22%,
    black 78%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.25rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marqueeScroll 30s linear infinite;
  user-select: none;
}

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

.marquee-item {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.marquee-item:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-33.333333%);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Second Section: Student Struggles ("Does this sound like you?")
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.struggles-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8rem 1.25rem 9rem;
  background-color: #060608;
  background-image: url('../images/bg-image-2.jpg');
  background-position: center top;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.struggles-header {
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.struggles-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

.struggles-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.85rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: balance;
  overflow: visible;
}

.struggles-title .title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.2em;
  margin-bottom: -0.08em;
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.struggles-grid {
  max-width: 1060px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.struggle-card {
  text-align: left;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.struggle-icon-wrapper {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #ffa566 0%, #f97316 48%, #ea580c 100%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.5),
    0 0 35px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.struggle-card:hover .struggle-icon-wrapper {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 28px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.7),
    0 0 45px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.struggle-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.struggle-card-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.58;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Third Section: Solution ("Introducing CollegeVeda")
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.solution-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8rem 1.25rem 9.5rem;
  background-color: #060608;
  background-image: url('../images/bg-3.jpg');
  background-position: center top;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.solution-header {
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.solution-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E64C00 0%, #F16515 22%, #F8893A 48%, #FDBB84 76%, #FED8BA 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

.solution-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.85rem);
  line-height: 1.24;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 1.85rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
  overflow: visible;
}

.solution-title .title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.24em;
  margin-bottom: -0.08em;
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.solution-description {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Row 1: 4 Glassmorphic Feature Columns */
.solution-features-row {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.solution-feature-tile {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.6rem;
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), 0 14px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.solution-feature-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), 0 18px 40px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
  background: rgba(22, 22, 28, 0.8);
}

.feature-icon-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%, #ffa566 0%, #f97316 48%, #ea580c 100%);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: 
    0 0 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.5),
    0 0 35px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.25),
    inset 0 1px 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.solution-feature-tile:hover .feature-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.feature-tile-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.feature-tile-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.58;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Rows 2 & 3: Large Glassmorphic Containers */
.solution-glass-card {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.solution-glass-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), 0 22px 48px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88);
}

/* Steps List (Row 2 Left) */
.steps-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

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

.step-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #f97316;
  line-height: 1.2;
  min-width: 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.step-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.52;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Media Card Stack with Warm Offset Card Underlay */
.media-card-stack {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.media-card-underlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcd34d 0%, #f97316 60%, #ea580c 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  transform: rotate(2.5deg) translate(6px, 8px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.media-card-underlay.underlay-warm {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 50%, #c2410c 100%);
  transform: rotate(-2.5deg) translate(-6px, 8px);
}

.media-card-stack:hover .media-card-underlay {
  transform: rotate(1.2deg) translate(4px, 5px);
}

.media-card-main {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0d0d12;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.media-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.media-video {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #000000;
}

/* Video Play Button Overlay */
.video-container {
  position: relative;
}

.video-play-overlay-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 22, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
  z-index: 3;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.video-play-overlay-btn:hover {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  background: var(--cv-amber-primary);
  border-color: var(--cv-amber-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.7);
}

.video-container.playing .video-play-overlay-btn {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Video Copy (Row 3 Right) */
.video-copy-wrapper {
  text-align: left;
}

.video-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.3vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.video-section-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Fourth Section: Featured Universities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.featured-universities-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8.5rem 1.25rem 9.5rem;
  background-color: #060608;
  background-image: url('../images/background-image.jpeg');
  background-position: center top;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-universities-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Section Header (Center Aligned) */
.featured-univ-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.featured-univ-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E64C00 0%, #F16515 22%, #F8893A 48%, #FDBB84 76%, #FED8BA 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

.featured-univ-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.85rem);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  text-wrap: balance;
}

.featured-univ-title .title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.22em;
  margin-bottom: -0.08em;
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.featured-univ-description {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 1.25rem auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}

/* University Tiles (Glassmorphism + Center Aligned) */
.univ-tile-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 24, 0.68);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14), 0 14px 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  transition: all 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.univ-tile-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), 0 22px 48px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88), 0 0 25px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.25);
  background: rgba(24, 24, 32, 0.82);
  color: inherit;
}

/* Card Image Wrapper */
.univ-tile-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0b0b10;
}

.univ-tile-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.univ-tile-card:hover .univ-tile-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.univ-tile-img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(18, 18, 24, 0) 50%, rgba(18, 18, 24, 0.75) 85%, rgba(18, 18, 24, 0.95) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Card Content Area - Center Aligned as Requested */
.univ-tile-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 1.65rem 1.35rem 1.65rem;
  text-align: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.univ-tile-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1.32rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.45rem 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.univ-tile-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: #ff8800;
  background: rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.28);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.univ-tile-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.58;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Minimal Arrow at Bottom */
.univ-tile-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.univ-tile-card:hover .univ-tile-arrow {
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.55);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
}

/* Bottom Enquire Now CTA (Matching Section 3) */
.univ-bottom-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Fifth Section: Placement Partners ("Our Alumni Work At The Best")
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.placements-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8rem 1.25rem 9.5rem;
  background-color: #060608;
  background-image: url('../images/bg-image-2.jpg');
  background-position: center top;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.placements-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.placements-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

.placements-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.4vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
  overflow: visible;
}

.placements-title .title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.2em;
  margin-bottom: -0.08em;
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.placements-title .title-accent-glow {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B00 0%, #FF9030 50%, #FFB566 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.2em;
  margin-bottom: -0.08em;
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45));
}

.placements-description {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Infinite Marquee Carousel (Right to Left Slowly) */
.placements-marquee-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.25rem 0 3.25rem;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.placements-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  align-items: center;
  animation: placementsMarquee 42s linear infinite;
}

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

@keyframes placementsMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Company Logo Cards with Glassmorphism */
.company-logo-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 180px;
  height: 94px;
  margin: 0 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 12px 28px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.company-logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.03);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 
    0 18px 36px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
    0 0 25px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.28);
}

.company-logo-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 52px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Glassmorphic Stats Card Container (Compact & Refined) */
.placements-stats-card {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 24, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14),
    0 14px 35px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.stat-col {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.stat-col-last {
  border-right: none;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.2vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 30%, #cbd5e1 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Sixth Section: Why Choose Us (Comparison Table)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-us-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8.5rem 1.25rem 9.5rem;
  background-color: #08080d;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 55% at 50% 0%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.28) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.14) 40%, transparent 75%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 55%, rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.22) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.08) 35%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 65%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.06) 35%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 35% at 50% 100%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Primary Ambient Orange Theme Spotlight */
.why-us-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 12%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 920px;
  height: 560px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 128, 0, 0.24) 0%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12) 42%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.04) 65%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(85px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Secondary Backlight behind the comparison card */
.why-us-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 48%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 820px;
  height: 480px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.16) 0%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.06) 50%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(75px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-us-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.why-us-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E64C00 0%, #F16515 22%, #F8893A 48%, #FDBB84 76%, #FED8BA 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5));
}

.why-us-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.85rem);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
  overflow: visible;
}

.why-us-title .title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.22em;
  margin-bottom: -0.08em;
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.why-us-description {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Comparison Glassmorphic Card */
/* Comparison Glassmorphic Card (Compact & Refined) */
.why-us-comparison-card {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 24, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14),
    0 20px 50px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8),
    0 0 35px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.comparison-col {
  padding: 2.35rem 2.25rem;
}

.comparison-col-others {
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.comparison-col-us {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.04) 0%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.07) 100%);
}

.comparison-column-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}

.others-title {
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.us-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.comparison-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.comparison-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.comparison-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Red Cross Icon */
.icon-cross {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  color: #f87171;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.22);
}

/* Green Check Icon */
.icon-check {
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.45);
  color: #4ade80;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.25);
}

.comparison-col-others .comparison-text {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.comparison-col-us .comparison-text {
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Bottom Enquire Now CTA (Section 6) */
.why-us-bottom-cta {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 3.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. Seventh Section: Consultation & Enquiry Form ("Still Confused About Which College to Pick?")
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.enquiry-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8.5rem 1.25rem 9.5rem;
  background-color: #060608;
  background-image: url('../images/bg-3.jpg');
  background-position: center top;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.enquiry-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.enquiry-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.32);
  color: #ffa84a;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.16);
}

.enquiry-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.85rem);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
  overflow: visible;
}

.enquiry-title .title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.22em;
  margin-bottom: -0.08em;
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.enquiry-description {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.enquiry-content-row {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Left Column Content */
.free-consultation-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #4ade80;
  display: inline-block;
}

.consultation-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.8vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.22;
}

.consultation-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 440px;
}

/* Trust Factors List */
.trust-factors-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.trust-factor-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.trust-factor-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
  color: #ffa84a;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.22);
}

.trust-factor-text {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Right Column: Glassmorphic Form Card */
.enquiry-form-card {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 24, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14),
    0 24px 55px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
    0 0 35px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.enquiry-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.enquiry-card-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-label-cv {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  display: block;
}

.form-control-cv,
.form-select-cv {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 12px;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.72rem 0.95rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.form-control-cv::placeholder {
  color: #64748b;
}

.form-select-cv option {
  background: #121218;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.form-control-cv:focus,
.form-select-cv:focus {
  border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.85);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  outline: none;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-submit-enquiry {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a 0%, #22c55e 50%, #4ade80 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 
    0 10px 25px -4px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.5),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-submit-enquiry:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 14px 34px -4px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.65),
    0 0 25px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-submit-enquiry i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-submit-enquiry:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. Keyframe Animations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@keyframes radarPing {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.9);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(2.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.8);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-16px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. Responsive Breakpoints
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .cv-nav-links,
  .cv-nav-action-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .cv-mobile-toggle {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 7rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero-dome-glow {
    width: 1100px;
    height: 600px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .header-wrapper {
    padding: 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  }
  
  .cv-navbar-container {
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  }
  
  .cv-brand-logo {
    height: 28px;
  }
  
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 6.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 10vw, 3.4rem);
  }
  
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }
  
  .btn-cv-primary,
  .btn-cv-secondary {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-marquee-wrapper {
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .marquee-track {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .marquee-item {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .struggles-section {
    padding: 5rem 1.25rem 6rem;
  }

  .struggles-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .struggle-card {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .solution-section {
    padding: 5rem 1.25rem 6.5rem;
  }

  .solution-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }

  .solution-glass-card {
    padding: 1.85rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .steps-main-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
  }

  .video-section-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .media-card-stack {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }

  .featured-universities-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 1.25rem 6.5rem;
  }

  .featured-univ-header {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .univ-bottom-cta {
    margin-top: 2.75rem;
  }

  .placements-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 1.25rem 6.5rem;
  }

  .placements-stats-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    max-width: 540px;
  }

  .stat-col:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .stat-col:nth-child(1),
  .stat-col:nth-child(2) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .why-us-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 1.25rem 6.5rem;
  }

  .why-us-comparison-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .comparison-col-others {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  }

  .comparison-col {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .comparison-column-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .enquiry-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 1.25rem 6.5rem;
  }

  .enquiry-form-card {
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .company-logo-card {
    width: 150px;
    height: 82px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  .comparison-col {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .comparison-list {
    gap: 1.35rem;
  }

  .comparison-col-others .comparison-text,
  .comparison-col-us .comparison-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .enquiry-form-card {
    padding: 1.85rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .consultation-main-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   18. Eighth Section: Testimonials Carousel ("Hear from Students Just Like You")
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 7.5rem 0 8.5rem;
  background-color: #060608;
  background-image: url('../images/background-image.jpeg');
  background-position: center top;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.testimonials-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #ff8800;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonials-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.85rem);
  line-height: 1.22;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  text-wrap: balance;
  overflow: visible;
}

.testimonials-title .title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.22em;
  margin-bottom: -0.08em;
  overflow: visible;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.testimonials-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Continuous Carousel Wrapper & Fade Masks */
.testimonials-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  z-index: 2;
}

.testimonials-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  animation: testimonialsMarquee 75s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

@keyframes testimonialsMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Testimonial Cards: Sleek Vertical / Portrait Orientation with Glassmorphism */
.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: clamp(285px, 22vw, 320px);
  min-height: 460px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 26, 0.48);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22),
    inset 0 -1px 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease,
              background 0.35s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(26, 26, 38, 0.62);
  border-color: rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
    0 25px 55px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
    0 0 30px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 5px;
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.testimonial-author-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.22);
}

.testimonial-author-meta {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.testimonial-status {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 0 6.5rem;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    width: 290px;
    min-height: 440px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .testimonials-carousel-wrapper {
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent);
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    width: 270px;
    min-height: 420px;
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   19. Ninth Section: FAQ ("Need Answers?")
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 8rem 1.25rem 9rem;
  background-color: #060608;
  background-image: url('../images/bg-image-2.jpg');
  background-position: center top;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.faq-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 3.85rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
}

.faq-title .title-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 15%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 55%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 0.15em;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

.faq-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.faq-accordion-wrapper {
  max-width: 820px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.custom-faq-accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 26, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14),
    0 12px 30px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.faq-item:hover,
.faq-item.active {
  border-color: rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22),
    0 16px 36px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
    0 0 25px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.12);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.65rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-question-btn:focus {
  outline: none;
}

.faq-number {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748b;
  min-width: 32px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-question-btn:not(.collapsed) .faq-number,
.faq-question-btn:hover .faq-number {
  color: #ffa84a;
}

.faq-question-text {
  flex: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.45;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-question-btn:not(.collapsed) .faq-question-text,
.faq-question-btn:hover .faq-question-text {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Icon circle on the right */
.faq-icon-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #94a3b8;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.faq-question-btn:not(.collapsed) .faq-icon-circle {
  background: rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.55);
  color: #ffa84a;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.25);
}

.faq-question-btn:hover .faq-icon-circle {
  border-color: rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Answer body */
.faq-answer-body {
  padding: 0 1.65rem 1.45rem calc(1.65rem + 32px + 1.25rem);
}

.faq-answer-body p {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom CTA Pill Button */
.faq-cta-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn-faq-talk {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 26, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16),
    0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6),
    0 0 20px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-faq-talk:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: #ff8800;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25),
    0 14px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7),
    0 0 28px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.35);
}

.btn-faq-talk i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-faq-talk:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 5.5rem 1.25rem 6.5rem;
  }

  .faq-question-btn {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
    gap: 0.95rem;
  }

  .faq-answer-body {
    padding: 0 1.35rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
  }

  .faq-question-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .faq-icon-circle {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .faq-question-btn {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.15rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .faq-answer-body {
    padding: 0 1.15rem 1.15rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .faq-question-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .faq-number {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    min-width: 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   20. Tenth Section: Sleek Partner University Logos Ongoing Carousel
   ========================================================================== */
.univ-carousel-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 4.25rem 0;
  background-color: #060608;
  background-image: url('../images/bg-5.jpeg');
  background-position: center center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.univ-marquee-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.univ-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  animation: univLogosMarquee 80s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

@keyframes univLogosMarquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.univ-logo-card {
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: 185px;
  height: 96px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(18, 18, 26, 0.48);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(180%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22),
    inset 0 -1px 1px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    0 20px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s ease,
              box-shadow 0.35s ease,
              background 0.35s ease;
  user-select: none;
}

.univ-logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: rgba(26, 26, 38, 0.62);
  border-color: rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
    0 25px 55px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85),
    0 0 30px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.2);
}

.univ-logo-img {
  max-height: 56px;
  max-width: 130px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.univ-logo-card:hover .univ-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .univ-carousel-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }

  .univ-marquee-container {
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
  }

  .univ-logo-card {
    width: 145px;
    height: 80px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }

  .univ-logo-img {
    max-height: 46px;
    max-width: 105px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   21. Eleventh Section: Luxury Editorial Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #000000;
  padding: 6.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #94a3b8;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-brand-wrap {
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-brand-box {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.12), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-brand-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.28), inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-brand-logo {
  height: 38px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-bio {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #94a3b8;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.btn-footer-counseling {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.14);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-footer-counseling:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B00 0%, #FF8800 100%);
  border-color: #ff8800;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.45);
}

.btn-footer-counseling i {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-footer-counseling:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
  color: #ffa84a;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Contact Card */
.footer-contact-card {
  background: rgba(18, 18, 24, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12),
    0 18px 45px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.footer-contact-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-value {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: block;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a.contact-value:hover {
  color: #ffa84a;
}

/* Bottom Row */
.footer-bottom-row {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-copyright-text {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #64748b;
}

.footer-copyright-text strong {
  color: #cbd5e1;
}

.footer-legal-inline a {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-legal-inline a:hover {
  color: #ffa84a;
}

.footer-legal-inline .divider {
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0 0.5rem;
}

/* Modals */
.cv-modal .modal-content {
  background: rgba(14, 14, 20, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   22. Expert Counseling Lead Modal ("Let's Find Your Perfect University")
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-backdrop.show {
  opacity: 0.85;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  background-color: #030308;
}

.cv-counseling-modal .modal-dialog {
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 1.75rem auto;
}

.counseling-modal-content {
  background: #0d0d15;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2.5rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16),
    0 28px 75px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95),
    0 0 45px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.counseling-modal-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.counseling-modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.counseling-modal-kicker {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ff8800;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.counseling-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.counseling-modal-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.counseling-modal-close-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #94a3b8;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.counseling-modal-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.counseling-modal-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  margin: 1.35rem 0 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.counseling-modal-form {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.counseling-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.counseling-field-label {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
}

.counseling-field-input,
.counseling-field-select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.counseling-field-input::placeholder {
  color: #475569;
}

.counseling-field-input:focus,
.counseling-field-select:focus {
  border-color: #ff8800;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 136, 0, 0.2);
  outline: none;
}

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

.counseling-field-select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.counseling-field-select option {
  background-color: #12121a;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.counseling-select-caret {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #64748b;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.btn-counseling-modal-submit {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16a34a 0%, #22c55e 50%, #4ade80 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 
    0 10px 25px -4px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.5),
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-counseling-modal-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 
    0 14px 34px -4px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.65),
    0 0 25px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-counseling-modal-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.counseling-modal-safety-text {
  font-family: var(--font-family-base);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.counseling-success-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35);
  color: #22c55e;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .site-footer {
    padding: 5rem 0 3rem;
  }
  .footer-contact-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .footer-bio {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .footer-contact-card {
    padding: 1.65rem 1.25rem;
  }
  .contact-value {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .counseling-modal-content {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .counseling-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}