/* ================================================================
   MBST — MedBridge Scholarship Test
   Premium Landing Page Design System
   Mobile-First • Navy / Gold / White
   ================================================================ */

/* ---------- Google Fonts ---------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* ---------- Design Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  /* Primary palette */
  --navy:        #0a1628;
  --navy-light:  #132444;
  --royal-blue:  #1a56db;
  --royal-light: #3b82f6;
  --gold:        #d4a843;
  --gold-light:  #f0d078;
  --gold-dark:   #b08930;

  /* Neutrals */
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --off-white:   #f8fafc;
  --gray-50:     #f1f5f9;
  --gray-100:    #e2e8f0;
  --gray-200:    #cbd5e1;
  --gray-400:    #94a3b8;
  --gray-600:    #475569;
  --gray-800:    #1e293b;
  --text-primary:#0f172a;
  --text-secondary:#475569;

  /* Accents */
  --success:     #10b981;
  --accent-teal: #06b6d4;

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-hero:    linear-gradient(135deg, #0a1628 0%, #132444 40%, #1a3a6c 100%);
  --gradient-gold:    linear-gradient(135deg, #d4a843 0%, #f0d078 50%, #d4a843 100%);
  --gradient-blue:    linear-gradient(135deg, #1a56db 0%, #3b82f6 100%);
  --gradient-card:    linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%);
  --gradient-overlay: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10,22,40,0.92) 0%, rgba(10,22,40,0.7) 100%);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:   0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.14);
  --shadow-xl:   0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(26,86,219,0.25);
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 30px rgba(212,168,67,0.30);

  /* Typography */
  --font-body:    'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --space-xs:  0.25rem;
  --space-sm:  0.5rem;
  --space-md:  1rem;
  --space-lg:  1.5rem;
  --space-xl:  2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4rem;
  --space-4xl: 6rem;

  /* Borders */
  --radius-sm:  8px;
  --radius-md:  12px;
  --radius-lg:  16px;
  --radius-xl:  24px;
  --radius-full:9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-out:  cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  --duration:  0.4s;
  --duration-fast: 0.2s;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

button {
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
}

ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* ---------- Utility Classes ---------- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--royal-blue);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-tag.gold {
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.12);
}

.section-tag.light {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(240, 208, 120, 0.15);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5vw, 2.75rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title.light {
  color: var(--white);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-subtitle.light {
  color: var(--gray-200);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.section-header .section-subtitle {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.gold-text {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.blue-text {
  color: var(--royal-blue);
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}

.btn:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-blue {
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.btn-blue:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--royal-blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--royal-blue);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--royal-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ---------- Scroll Reveal ---------- */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal-left.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal-right.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out), transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}

.reveal-scale.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* stagger children */
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.stagger-children .reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ================================================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ================================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 2000;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

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

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-brand {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Desktop nav */
.nav-desktop {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-desktop a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-desktop a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-desktop a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

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

.header-cta {
  display: none;
}

/* Mobile hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  z-index: 2001;
  padding: 4px;
  position: relative;
}

.hamburger span {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* Mobile nav overlay */
.nav-mobile {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  height: 100dvh;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.99);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 1001;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-mobile.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.nav-mobile a {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-mobile.active a {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.nav-mobile.active a:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.nav-mobile.active a:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.nav-mobile.active a:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.nav-mobile.active a:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.nav-mobile.active a:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }

.nav-mobile a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.nav-mobile .btn {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out) 0.3s;
}

.nav-mobile.active .btn {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}


/* ================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: auto;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6rem 0 2rem;
}

/* Decorative grid pattern */
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.04) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Decorative glow orbs */
.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: float 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-glow.glow-1 {
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  background: rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.25);
  top: 10%;
  right: -5%;
}

.hero-glow.glow-2 {
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.15);
  bottom: 15%;
  left: -5%;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}

.hero-glow.glow-3 {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.12);
  top: 50%;
  left: 30%;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  width: 100%;
}

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

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.25);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.2s both;
}

.hero-badge .pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.4s both;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--gray-200);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.6s both;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 0.8s both;
}

.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 1s both;
}

.hero-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-200);
}

.hero-trust-item svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hero image */
.hero-visual {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 1s var(--ease-out) 0.6s both;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 3px solid rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

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

/* Floating badges around hero image */
.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  z-index: 3;
}

.floating-badge.badge-top {
  top: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  animation-delay: -1s;
}

.floating-badge.badge-bottom {
  bottom: 20px;
  left: -20px;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}

.floating-badge .badge-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.badge-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.why-card-num.icon-num {
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Countdown */
.hero-countdown {
  text-align: center;
  animation: fadeSlideUp 0.8s var(--ease-out) 1.2s both;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.countdown-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.countdown-timer {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

.countdown-block {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  min-width: 52px;
  text-align: center;
}

.countdown-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: block;
}

.countdown-unit {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ================================================================
   STATS STRIP
   ================================================================ */
.stats-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -2rem;
}

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

.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--royal-light);
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
}

.stat-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-icon.blue {
  background: rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.1);
  color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.stat-icon.gold {
  background: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.stat-icon.teal {
  background: rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent-teal);
}

.stat-icon.green {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: var(--success);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ================================================================
   TRUST / BENEFITS SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.trust-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

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

.trust-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}

.trust-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.2);
}

.trust-card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  min-width: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.08);
  color: var(--royal-blue);
}

.trust-card-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.trust-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================================================================
   WHY MBBS ABROAD
   ================================================================ */
.why-abroad {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.why-abroad-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.why-abroad-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.why-abroad-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.why-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.why-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--royal-light);
  background: var(--white);
}

.why-card-num {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  min-width: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ================================================================
   HOW MBST WORKS — 4 STEPS
   ================================================================ */
.process-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
}

.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--gradient-card);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}

.process-step:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 168, 67, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.process-step h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.process-step p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--gray-200);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.step-icon-float {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

.step-icon-float svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

/* ================================================================
   SCHOLARSHIP HIGHLIGHTS
   ================================================================ */
.scholarship-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.scholarship-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.scholarship-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-width: 400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.scholarship-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

.scholarship-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.scholarship-highlight {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.scholarship-highlight h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.scholarship-highlight p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.eligibility-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.eligibility-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.eligibility-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ================================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--royal-light);
  opacity: 0.3;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card blockquote {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.testimonial-detail {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* ================================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ================================================================ */
.faq-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.faq-list {
  max-width: 740px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--duration) var(--ease-out);
}

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

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--royal-blue);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

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

.faq-toggle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  min-width: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(26, 86, 219, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-toggle svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  color: var(--royal-blue);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-toggle {
  background: var(--royal-blue);
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-toggle svg {
  color: var(--white);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 1.25rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ================================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ================================================================ */
.final-cta {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
}

.final-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.final-cta .section-title {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.final-cta .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--gray-200);
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

.final-cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.final-cta-trust {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.final-cta-trust span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-200);
}

.final-cta-trust svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}

/* ================================================================
   FOOTER
   ================================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  padding: 2rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-brand .logo-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.footer-brand span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-copy {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-light);
}


/* ================================================================
   KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS
   ================================================================ */
@keyframes fadeSlideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-15px); }
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50%      { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.5); }
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

@keyframes spin-slow {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}


/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≥ 640px)
   ================================================================ */
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }

  .hero {
    padding: 8rem 0 4rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 3.5rem);
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-image-wrapper {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
  }

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

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

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

  .why-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

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

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

  .final-cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — DESKTOP (≥ 1024px)
   ================================================================ */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 3rem;
  }

  /* Header */
  .nav-desktop {
    display: flex;
  }

  .header-cta {
    display: block;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero {
    padding: 0;
    min-height: 100vh;
  }

  .hero-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding: 6rem 0;
  }

  .hero-content {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 560px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .hero-trust {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .hero-image-wrapper {
    width: 420px;
    height: 480px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  }

  .floating-badge.badge-top {
    top: 40px;
    right: -30px;
  }

  .floating-badge.badge-bottom {
    bottom: 60px;
    left: -40px;
  }

  .hero-countdown {
    text-align: left;
  }

  .countdown-timer {
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  /* Stats */
  .stats-strip {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
    margin-top: -3rem;
  }

  .stat-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  /* Trust */
  .trust-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

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

  /* Why abroad */
  .why-abroad {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

  .why-abroad-layout {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .why-abroad-image {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
    position: sticky;
    top: 100px;
  }

  .why-abroad-image img {
    height: 400px;
  }

  .why-abroad-content {
    flex: 1;
  }

  /* Process */
  .process-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

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

  /* Scholarship */
  .scholarship-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

  .scholarship-layout {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .scholarship-image {
    flex: 0 0 40%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .scholarship-content {
    flex: 1;
  }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  /* FAQ */
  .faq-section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

  /* Final CTA */
  .final-cta {
    padding: 5rem 0;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
  }
}


/* ================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — LARGE DESKTOP (≥ 1280px)
   ================================================================ */
@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .hero-image-wrapper {
    width: 480px;
    height: 540px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
  }
}