/*
Theme Name: SOP Writer Prakash
Theme URI: https://sopwriterprakash.com/
Author: Lead Full-Stack WordPress Developer & Expert UI/UX Designer
Author URI: https://sopwriterprakash.com/
Description: Premium, production-ready, high-converting custom WordPress theme for SOP Writer Prakash - India's authoritative Statement of Purpose and admissions consultancy.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.7
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: sopwriterprakash
Tags: custom-header, custom-menu, featured-images, full-width-template, theme-options, translation-ready
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. GLOBAL DESIGN SYSTEM VARIABLES & RESET
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  /* Color Tokens - Option 1: Clean & Trustworthy */
  --color-primary: #2563EB;          /* Bright Blue Accent */
  --color-primary-dark: #1D4ED8;     /* Deep Navy Blue */
  --color-primary-light: #EFF6FF;    /* Subtle Ice Blue */
  --color-primary-rgb: 37, 99, 235;

  --color-accent: #F9A826;           /* Vibrant Gold CTA & 5-Star */
  --color-accent-hover: #E08E0B;     /* Amber Gold Hover */
  --color-accent-light: #FEF3C7;     /* Soft Gold Tint */
  --color-accent-rgb: 249, 168, 38;

  --color-secondary-accent: #10B981; /* Fresh Green (Approval Rates & WhatsApp) */
  --color-secondary-light: #ECFDF5;  /* Light Mint Green */
  --color-secondary-border: #A7F3D0;

  --color-warm-accent: #FFECE0;      /* Soft Peach (Testimonial Cards & Info) */
  --color-warm-accent-border: #FFD8C2;

  --color-text-main: #1F2937;        /* Charcoal / Dark Slate */
  --color-text-muted: #4B5563;       /* Medium Slate */
  --color-text-light: #9CA3AF;       /* Light Grey */
  --color-text-inverse: #FFFFFF;

  --color-bg-body: #F8FAFC;          /* Soft White Canvas */
  --color-bg-surface: #FFFFFF;       /* Crisp White Cards & Sticky Header */
  --color-bg-dark: #111827;          /* Charcoal Black for Footer */
  --color-bg-dark-card: #1F2937;     /* Footer Card Surface */

  --color-border: #E2E8F0;
  --color-border-focus: #2563EB;
  --color-success: #10B981;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Borders & Radius */
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;                  /* Standard 8px radius sitewide */
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Elevation & Soft Box Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-soft: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); /* High-trust soft elevation */
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-blue: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(249, 168, 38, 0.45);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Layout */
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --header-height: 80px;
}

/* Universal Box Sizing & Smooth Resets */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-body);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 1rem;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.025em; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.35rem); font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.55rem); font-weight: 600; }
h4 { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; }
h5 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
h6 { font-size: 0.95rem; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

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

a:hover, a:focus {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. REUSABLE UTILITIES & LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-padding {
    padding-top: 3.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-badge.badge-gold {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: #B45309;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Card Surfaces with 8px Radius & Smooth Transitions */
.card {
  background: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.btn-primary:hover, .btn-primary:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-accent {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #1F2937;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(249, 168, 38, 0.35);
}

.btn-accent:hover, .btn-accent:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  color: #111827;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

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

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1.05rem 2.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. HEADER & STICKY NAVIGATION (Crisp White #FFFFFF, Charcoal #1F2937 Links)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Top Announcement Strip */
.header-topbar {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  color: #4B5563;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.header-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.header-topbar-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.header-topbar-link {
  color: #4B5563;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

/* Main Nav Row */
.header-main {
  height: var(--header-height);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.site-branding {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.site-logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-logo-img {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.logo-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.logo-text-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Primary Navigation Menu */
.primary-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-menu li {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

/* Link Styling for both wp_nav_menu and static fallback */
.nav-menu > li > a,
.nav-link {
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.865rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.45rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.nav-menu > li > a::after,
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0.45rem;
  right: 0.45rem;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-menu > li > a:hover,
.nav-menu > li > a:focus,
.nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a,
.nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a,
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link:focus,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-menu > li > a:hover::after,
.nav-menu > li.current-menu-item > a::after,
.nav-menu > li.current-menu-ancestor > a::after,
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Dropdown Caret for Parents on Desktop */
.nav-menu > li.menu-item-has-children > a::after,
.nav-menu > li.menu-item-has-children > .nav-link::after {
  content: '\f107';
  font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
  position: static;
  height: auto;
  background: none;
  transform: none;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-block;
}

.nav-menu > li.menu-item-has-children:hover > a::after,
.nav-menu > li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .nav-link::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Dropdown Submenu (Desktop) */
.nav-menu .sub-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 270px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  margin: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  z-index: 1050;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-menu .sub-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 10px;
}

.nav-menu .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.nav-menu .menu-item-has-children:focus-within > .sub-menu,
.nav-menu .menu-item-has-children.is-active > .sub-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-menu .sub-menu li {
  width: 100%;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-menu .sub-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.nav-menu .sub-menu li a::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.nav-menu .sub-menu li a:hover,
.nav-menu .sub-menu li a:focus,
.nav-menu .sub-menu li.current-menu-item > a {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* Header Actions: CTA + Mobile Toggle */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-cta-btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(249, 168, 38, 0.4);
}

.mobile-nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer-cta {
  display: none;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsive Navigation (< 1200px) */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .header-topbar {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .primary-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease-in-out;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 999;
  }

  .primary-nav.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-menu {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .nav-menu > li {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .nav-menu > li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .nav-menu > li > a,
  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.25rem;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
  }

  .nav-menu > li > a::after,
  .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .nav-menu > li.menu-item-has-children > a::after,
  .nav-menu > li.menu-item-has-children > .nav-link::after {
    content: '\f107';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
  }

  .nav-menu > li.menu-item-has-children.is-open > a::after,
  .nav-menu > li.menu-item-has-children.is-open > .nav-link::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--color-primary);
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu {
    position: static;
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
    margin: 0.2rem 0 0.75rem;
    display: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .nav-menu .menu-item-has-children.is-open > .sub-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu li a {
    color: #334155;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.75rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-left: none;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .nav-menu .sub-menu li a:hover,
  .nav-menu .sub-menu li a:focus {
    background-color: #EFF6FF;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    padding-left: 1rem;
  }

  .mobile-drawer-cta {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .mobile-drawer-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .header-actions .header-cta-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .site-logo-img {
    max-height: 42px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. FRONT PAGE SPECIFIC SECTIONS (Option 1: Clean & Trustworthy)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Section 1: Hero (Soft White #F8FAFC Background, NOT Solid Blue) */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-body); /* #F8FAFC Soft White */
  color: var(--color-text-main);          /* #1F2937 Charcoal */
  padding: 4rem 0 5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(249, 168, 38, 0.05) 0%, transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-split-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-col-left {
  flex: 0 0 57%;
  max-width: 57%;
}

.hero-col-right {
  flex: 0 0 40%;
  max-width: 40%;
  position: static;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-split-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-col-left, .hero-col-right {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    position: static;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SLIDER & LEFT COLUMN STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider {
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.hero-slider .swiper-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.hero-slider .swiper-slide {
  height: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-slide-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.45rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.hero-tag.tag-green {
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: #059669;
}

.hero-tag.tag-gold {
  background-color: rgba(249, 168, 38, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(249, 168, 38, 0.35);
  color: #B45309;
}

.hero-slide-title,
.hero-title {
  color: #0F172A;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.15rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.hero-slide-title .text-primary,
.hero-title .text-primary {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.hero-slide-desc,
.hero-subtitle {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 95%;
}

.hero-metrics-grid,
.hero-stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.hero-metric-item,
.hero-stat-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.hero-metric-item h4,
.hero-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.hero-metric-item p,
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.hero-slide-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-whatsapp-hero {
  background-color: #10B981;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-whatsapp-hero:hover {
  background-color: #059669;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline-hero {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-outline-hero:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: #EFF6FF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero Slider Pagination */
.hero-slider-pagination {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-slider-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 28px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.hero-slider-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  width: 48px;
}

/* Floating White Lead Card with Premium Depth Drop Shadow */
.hero-form-card,
.lead-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.hero-form-card h3,
.lead-form-card h3,
.lead-form-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 1.45rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em !important;
}

.hero-form-card .form-subtitle,
.lead-form-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.885rem !important;
  color: #64748B !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
}

.hero-form-card .form-badge,
.lead-form-header .form-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background-color: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sop-lead-capture-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.sop-lead-capture-form .form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.sop-lead-capture-form .form-label {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #374151;
}

.sop-lead-capture-form .required {
  color: #EF4444;
}

.input-with-icon {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-with-icon .input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.input-with-icon .form-control {
  padding-left: 2.65rem;
}

.sop-lead-capture-form .form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.sop-lead-capture-form .form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

.lead-submit-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #1F2937;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(249, 168, 38, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.lead-submit-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  color: #111827;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(249, 168, 38, 0.45);
}

.form-trust-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.form-trust-footer .trust-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Section 2: Authority Section (2-Column) */
.authority-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.authority-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.authority-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.authority-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.authority-float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.authority-float-badge .badge-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.authority-float-badge .badge-num {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}

.authority-float-badge .badge-txt {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.authority-content .bio-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.authority-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0 2rem;
}

.authority-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.authority-feature-item i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .authority-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .authority-float-badge {
    bottom: -15px;
    right: 15px;
  }
}

/* Section 3: Services (CSS Grid 3-col Desktop) */
.services-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-body);
}

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

.service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.service-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.service-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.service-footer-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.service-card:hover .service-footer-link {
  color: var(--color-accent-hover);
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Section 4: Why Us (Bright Blue #2563EB Banner) */
.why-us-section {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-us-section .section-badge {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-us-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-us-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.why-us-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.why-us-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.why-us-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.why-us-icon {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.why-us-card h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-us-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Section 5: Reviews (Swiper.js Testimonials) */
.reviews-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-body);
}

.reviews-slider {
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem 3rem;
}

.review-card {
  background-color: var(--color-warm-accent); /* Soft Peach #FFECE0 */
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-warm-accent-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.review-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.review-stars {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.review-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.author-meta h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.author-meta span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.slider-controls-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Section 6: Samples (4-Col CSS Grid with Hover-Zoom) */
.samples-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.samples-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.sample-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--color-text-main);
  group: 1;
}

.sample-preview-box {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1F5F9 0%, #E2E8F0 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.sample-mockup {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sample-sheet {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.sample-sheet-header {
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sample-sheet-header h4 {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}

.sample-sheet-header span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.sample-line {
  height: 6px;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 3px;
  width: 100%;
}

.sample-line.w-80 { width: 80%; }
.sample-line.w-60 { width: 60%; }
.sample-line.w-90 { width: 90%; }

.sample-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.88);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.sample-overlay h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sample-overlay p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sample-item:hover .sample-mockup {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.sample-item:hover .sample-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .samples-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .samples-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. SEO LINKS BLOCK (Sitewide Cross-Linking)
   ========================================================================== */
.seo-links-section {
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.seo-links-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.seo-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 1000px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.seo-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.seo-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. FOOTER (4-Column Layout, Charcoal #111827 / #1F2937)
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1.3fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-col h3, .footer-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-col h3::after, .footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.footer-col p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-nav-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-seo-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem 1rem;
}

.footer-seo-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-seo-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
  background-color: #0B0F17;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

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

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-bottom-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-whatsapp-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.whatsapp-btn {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background-color: #20BA5A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.whatsapp-tooltip {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: pulse-badge 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-badge {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-3px); }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .floating-whatsapp-widget {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }
  .whatsapp-tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. INNER PAGES, INSIDE SERVICES & GENERIC TEMPLATES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Breadcrumbs */
.breadcrumb-trail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumb-trail a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.breadcrumb-trail a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.breadcrumb-trail .separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Inner Page Hero (Option 1: Clean & Trustworthy) */
.inner-hero,
.inner-hero-clean {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-body); /* #F8FAFC Soft White */
  color: var(--color-text-main);          /* #1F2937 Charcoal */
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.inner-hero h1,
.inner-hero-clean .inner-hero-title {
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.inner-hero .hero-lead,
.inner-hero-clean .inner-hero-lead {
  color: #4B5563;
  font-size: 1.075rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.inner-hero .breadcrumb-trail-clean,
.inner-hero-clean .breadcrumb-trail-clean {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #64748B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.inner-hero-clean .breadcrumb-trail-clean a {
  color: #64748B;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.inner-hero-clean .breadcrumb-trail-clean a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.inner-hero-clean .breadcrumb-trail-clean .sep {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Hub Hero Split: Headline on Left, Form Card on Right (Top Section Only) */
.hub-hero-split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.hub-hero-text {
  flex: 0 0 58%;
  max-width: 58%;
}

.hub-hero-form {
  flex: 0 0 38%;
  max-width: 38%;
}

.hub-hero-form .hero-form-card,
.hub-hero-form .sidebar-consult-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: static;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hub-hero-split {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hub-hero-text,
  .hub-hero-form {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}

/* Full Width Category Grid Wrapper for Hub Pages */
.hub-fullwidth-content {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hub-intro-text {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #374151;
}

.hub-intro-text h2 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

/* Service Inside Layout */
.service-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .service-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.service-main-content h2 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.service-deliverables-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .service-deliverables-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

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

.deliverable-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.deliverable-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.deliverable-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.deliverable-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* FAQ Accordion */
.faq-wrap {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-question i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question[aria-expanded="true"] i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Standard Non-Sticky Sidebar - Scrolls naturally */
.sticky-sidebar {
  position: static;
  width: 100%;
}

.sidebar-consult-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.sidebar-trust-box {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.sidebar-trust-box ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.sidebar-trust-box li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.sidebar-trust-box li i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Standard WP Content Formatting */
.entry-content {
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-size: 1.025rem;
}

.entry-content h2 { margin-top: 2.25rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.entry-content h3 { margin-top: 1.75rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.entry-content p { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.entry-content ul, .entry-content ol { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; padding-left: 1.5rem; }
.entry-content ul { list-style: disc; }
.entry-content ol { list-style: decimal; }
.entry-content li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }

.entry-content blockquote {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Contact Cards Grid */
.contact-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.contact-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.contact-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.contact-card-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}

/* Case Study Archive Grid */
.case-studies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .case-studies-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .case-studies-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.case-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.case-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.case-card-header {
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.case-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.case-card-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-body);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* 404 Error Page */
.error-404-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 5rem 1rem;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.error-404-code {
  font-size: clamp(5rem, 10vw, 8.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. COUNTRY AND PROGRAM CARDS SECTION STYLING
   ========================================================================== */

/* Category Pill / Section Eyebrow Labels */
.category-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem; /* ~13px */
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.category-pill-gold {
  background-color: #FEF3C7;
  color: #B45309;
  border-color: #FDE68A;
}

.category-pill-green {
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border-color: #A7F3D0;
}

/* Country Cards Grid - 3-Col Desktop, 2-Col Tablet, 1-Col Mobile */
.country-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .country-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .country-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

.country-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.country-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.country-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.country-flag-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.country-card:hover .country-flag-icon {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.country-badge-stat {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #10B981;
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.country-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.country-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.country-unis-list {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-body);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.country-card-action {
  margin-top: auto;
  width: 100%;
}

.country-card-action .btn,
.country-card-action .country-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Program Discipline Cards Grid */
.program-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .program-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .program-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.program-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.program-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: #B45309;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.program-card:hover .program-icon-box {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: #111827;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.program-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.program-card p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-pillars-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.program-pillars-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.program-pillars-list li i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Site Logo Image in Header and Footer */
.site-logo-img {
  max-height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. UNIVERSITY LOGOS CONTINUOUS CAROUSEL / MARQUEE (SECOND FOLD)
   ========================================================================== */
.university-strip-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 3.25rem 0 3.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.university-strip-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.uni-eyebrow-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: #EFF6FF;
  border: 1px solid #BFDBFE;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.university-strip-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.university-marquee-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 94%, transparent 100%);
}

.university-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-infinite 36s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

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

.uni-card {
  flex: 0 0 285px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.uni-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #93C5FD;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.uni-icon-wrap {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: #EFF6FF;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.uni-card:hover .uni-icon-wrap {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.uni-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.uni-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.3;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.uni-meta {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.uni-meta i {
  color: #EF4444;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT FORM 7 AGGRESSIVE PRODUCTION STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.wpcf7 {
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.wpcf7-form {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

.wpcf7-form p {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #374151 !important;
  line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.wpcf7-form label {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #374151 !important;
}

.wpcf7-form-control-wrap {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  position: relative !important;
  margin-top: 0.25rem !important;
}

.wpcf7 input[type="text"],
.wpcf7 input[type="email"],
.wpcf7 input[type="tel"],
.wpcf7 input[type="url"],
.wpcf7 input[type="number"],
.wpcf7 input[type="date"],
.wpcf7 select,
.wpcf7 textarea {
  display: block !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E5E7EB !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  color: #1F2937 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04) !important;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  -webkit-appearance: none !important;
  -moz-appearance: none !important;
  appearance: none !important;
}

.wpcf7 select {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' fill='none' viewBox='0 0 24 24' stroke='%236B7280'%3E%3Cpath stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round' stroke-width='2' d='M19 9l-7 7-7-7'%3E%3C/path%3E%3C/svg%3E") !important;
  background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
  background-position: right 1rem center !important;
  background-size: 1.25rem !important;
  padding-right: 2.5rem !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.wpcf7 textarea {
  min-height: 95px !important;
  resize: vertical !important;
}

.wpcf7 input[type="text"]:focus,
.wpcf7 input[type="email"]:focus,
.wpcf7 input[type="tel"]:focus,
.wpcf7 input[type="url"]:focus,
.wpcf7 input[type="number"]:focus,
.wpcf7 select:focus,
.wpcf7 textarea:focus {
  border-color: #2563EB !important;
  background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15) !important;
}

.wpcf7 input::placeholder,
.wpcf7 textarea::placeholder {
  color: #9CA3AF !important;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

/* Submit Button - Gold CTA Style (#F9A826) with hover */
.wpcf7 input[type="submit"],
.wpcf7 button[type="submit"],
.wpcf7-submit {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  background: #F9A826 !important;
  color: #111827 !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.5rem !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(249, 168, 38, 0.35) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
  margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
}

.wpcf7 input[type="submit"]:hover,
.wpcf7 button[type="submit"]:hover,
.wpcf7-submit:hover {
  background: #E08E0B !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(249, 168, 38, 0.45) !important;
}

.wpcf7 input[type="submit"]:active,
.wpcf7 button[type="submit"]:active,
.wpcf7-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(249, 168, 38, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Response and Feedback Messages */
.wpcf7-response-output {
  margin: 1rem 0 0 !important;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  line-height: 1.5 !important;
  text-align: center !important;
}

.wpcf7-mail-sent-ok {
  background-color: #ECFDF5 !important;
  border: 1px solid #10B981 !important;
  color: #065F46 !important;
}

.wpcf7-validation-errors,
.wpcf7-mail-sent-ng,
.wpcf7-acceptance-missing {
  background-color: #FEF2F2 !important;
  border: 1px solid #EF4444 !important;
  color: #991B1B !important;
}

.wpcf7-not-valid-tip {
  color: #DC2626 !important;
  font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  margin-top: 0.25rem !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.wpcf7-not-valid {
  border-color: #EF4444 !important;
  background-color: #FEF2F2 !important;
}

.wpcf7-spinner {
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0.5rem auto 0 !important;
}

/* Swiper Core Fallback Styles (Prevents breakage if CDN CSS is slow) */
.swiper {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  display: block;
}

.swiper-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  transition-property: transform;
  transition-timing-function: var(--swiper-wrapper-transition-timing-function, initial);
  box-sizing: content-box;
}

.swiper-slide {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  transition-property: transform;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. COMPREHENSIVE GLOBAL FORM CONTROLS STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="url"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="search"],
input[type="number"],
select,
textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: block;
}

input[type="text"]:focus,
input[type="email"]:focus,
input[type="tel"]:focus,
input[type="url"]:focus,
input[type="password"]:focus,
input[type="search"]:focus,
input[type="number"]:focus,
select:focus,
textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
}

select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=UTF-8,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3e%3cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3e%3c/polyline%3e%3c/svg%3e");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  background-size: 1em;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 90px;
}

/* Fix inner page sidebar cards containing forms */
.sidebar-consult-card .form-group,
.hero-form-card .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.sidebar-consult-card label,
.hero-form-card label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #374151;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. GLOBAL MOBILE & TABLET RESPONSIVENESS FIXES (@media (max-width: 768px))
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-split-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }

  .hero-col-left,
  .hero-col-right {
    flex: 0 0 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    position: static !important;
  }

  .service-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }

  .authority-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  html {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .container {
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    padding-right: 1.25rem;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding-top: 3rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 3rem !important;
  }

  /* Hero Section Stacking on Mobile: Text on Top, Form below */
  .hero-section {
    padding: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem !important;
  }

  .hero-split-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }

  .hero-col-left {
    order: 1;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .hero-col-right {
    order: 2;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin-top: 1rem;
  }

  .hero-title,
  .hero-slide-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  .hero-slide-desc {
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .hero-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
    padding: 1rem 0 !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }

  .hero-metric-item p {
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  }

  /* University strip scrolling marquee on small screens */
  .university-marquee-container {
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
  }

  .uni-card {
    flex: 0 0 240px !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem !important;
  }

  .uni-icon-wrap {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  }

  .uni-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  /* All CSS Grids collapse to 1 column on mobile */
  .services-grid,
  .country-cards-grid,
  .program-cards-grid,
  .samples-grid,
  .service-deliverables-grid,
  .cases-pas-grid,
  .contact-cards-grid,
  .why-us-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .lead-form-card,
  .hero-form-card,
  .sidebar-consult-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem !important;
  }

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

  .site-header {
    height: auto !important;
  }

  .header-main {
    height: 70px !important;
  }

  .site-logo-img {
    max-height: 38px !important;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
  /* Tablet views: 2 columns for card grids */
  .services-grid,
  .country-cards-grid,
  .program-cards-grid,
  .samples-grid,
  .service-deliverables-grid,
  .cases-pas-grid,
  .why-us-grid,
  .blog-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG & EDITORIAL COMPONENT STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Category Quick Filter Bar */
.blog-categories-filter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.filter-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.blog-cat-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #374151;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.blog-cat-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* 3-Column Blog Cards Grid */
.blog-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-posts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* Single Blog Card Component */
.blog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -4px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12), 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-card-media {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
}

.blog-card-image-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

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

.blog-placeholder-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EFF6FF 0%, #DBEAFE 100%);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.blog-category-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Blog Card Content Body */
.blog-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-meta-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-meta-header i {
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-card-title a {
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.blog-card-excerpt p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Card Bottom Pinned Action */
.blog-card-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-author-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
}

.blog-author-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.blog-read-more {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-read-more:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Blog Pagination */
.blog-pagination-wrapper {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-pagination-wrapper ul.page-numbers,
.pagination-wrap ul.page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-pagination-wrapper .page-numbers,
.pagination-wrap .page-numbers {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.blog-pagination-wrapper .page-numbers.current,
.pagination-wrap .page-numbers.current {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-pagination-wrapper .page-numbers:hover:not(.current),
.pagination-wrap .page-numbers:hover:not(.current) {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Blog Empty State */
.blog-empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.blog-empty-state .empty-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-empty-state h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.blog-empty-state p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.blog-empty-state .empty-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* In-Blog Lead Callout Banner */
.blog-cta-banner {
  margin-top: 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.blog-cta-content {
  max-width: 650px;
}

.blog-cta-content h3 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.blog-cta-content p {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .blog-cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  }
  .blog-cta-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .blog-cta-btn .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SINGLE BLOG POST VIEW STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.single-post-hero {
  text-align: left;
}

.single-post-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.single-meta-item {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #64748B;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.single-post-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.85rem);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.single-author-lead {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.single-author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.single-author-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.single-author-info .author-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.single-author-info .author-title {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.single-post-article-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .single-post-article-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.single-post-featured-media {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.single-featured-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Rich Typography for Blog Post Articles */
.single-entry-content {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #334155;
}

.single-entry-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-top: 2.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.single-entry-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.single-entry-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.single-entry-content ul,
.single-entry-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.single-entry-content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.single-entry-content blockquote {
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-body);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #1E293B;
}

/* Post Tags */
.single-post-tags {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.single-post-tags .tags-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
}

.tag-pill {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.tag-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Single Post Author Signature Box */
.single-author-box {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-body);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.author-box-avatar {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.author-box-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
}

.author-box-content p {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .single-author-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Prev / Next Post Navigation */
.single-post-nav {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .single-post-nav {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.nav-prev-wrap,
.nav-next-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.nav-next-wrap {
  text-align: right;
}

.nav-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.nav-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-main);
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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