/*
Theme Name: Gradvol Online Degree Counselling
Theme URI: https://gradvol.spectma.com
Author: Gradvol EdTech
Author URI: https://gradvol.spectma.com
Description: High-Converting Admission Counselling & Channel Partner Theme for UGC-Approved Online Degrees with interactive EMI calculators, eligibility check funnels, and CRM-ready lead capture.
Version: 1.0.0
Text Domain: gradvol-counselling
*/

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   GOOGLE FONTS IMPORT
------------------------------------------------------------- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@600;700;800&display=swap');

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   DESIGN SYSTEM TOKENS (60-30-10 RULE)
   60% Base: White / Light Slate (#FFFFFF, #F8FAFC, #F1F5F9)
   30% Brand & Trust: Deep Navy & Slate (#0B132B, #0F172A, #1E293B, #334155)
   10% High-Intent Accent / Action: Amber Coral (#FF5E36, #E04822) & WhatsApp (#25D366)
------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* 60% Base / Backgrounds */
  --bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-slate-50: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-slate-100: #F1F5F9;
  --bg-slate-200: #E2E8F0;
  --border-subtle: #E2E8F0;
  --border-focus: #CBD5E1;

  /* 30% Structural Trust / Deep Navy & Slate */
  --navy-950: #070D1E;
  --navy-900: #0B132B;
  --navy-800: #0F172A;
  --navy-700: #1E293B;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-500: #64748B;
  --slate-400: #94A3B8;

  /* 10% High-Conversion Action / Amber Coral & Brand Green */
  --coral-500: #FF5E36;
  --coral-600: #E04822;
  --coral-700: #C23B19;
  --coral-50: #FFF5F2;
  --coral-100: #FFE6DF;
  --amber-500: #F59E0B;
  --amber-50: #FFFBEB;
  --whatsapp-green: #25D366;
  --whatsapp-dark: #1EBE5D;

  /* Trust Badges */
  --badge-ugc-bg: #EFF6FF;
  --badge-ugc-text: #1E40AF;
  --badge-naac-bg: #FEF3C7;
  --badge-naac-text: #92400E;
  --badge-nirf-bg: #ECFDF5;
  --badge-nirf-text: #065F46;

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

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-coral: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(255, 94, 54, 0.35);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.25s ease;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   RESET & BASE STYLES
------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-slate-50);
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   BUTTONS & CTAs (10% High Intent Coral Accent)
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-align: center;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--coral-500) 0%, var(--coral-600) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-coral);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--coral-600) 0%, var(--coral-700) 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(255, 94, 54, 0.45);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--bg-slate-100);
  border-color: var(--slate-400);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-navy {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy-800);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background-color: var(--whatsapp-green);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
}

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

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 32px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   TOP NOTIFICATION & COUNSELLING HELPLINE BAR
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.topbar {
  background-color: var(--navy-950);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.topbar-highlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.pulse-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--coral-500);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 94, 54, 0.7);
  animation: pulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 94, 54, 0.7); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255, 94, 54, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255, 94, 54, 0); }
}

.topbar-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.topbar-contact a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.topbar-contact a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   MAIN HEADER / NAVIGATION
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 76px;
  gap: 16px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-logo-img {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 190px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.site-logo-footer {
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 24px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--coral-500);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-phone-quick {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: var(--bg-slate-100);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-phone-quick:hover {
  background-color: var(--coral-50);
  color: var(--coral-600);
  border-color: var(--coral-100);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: var(--bg-slate-100);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 0;
}

.hamburger-bar {
  width: 18px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Off-Canvas Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  display: none !important;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--coral-500);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.12);
  animation: drawerSlideDown 0.2s ease-out;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes drawerSlideDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.mobile-drawer-content {
  padding: 20px 24px 28px;
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  background-color: var(--bg-slate-50);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--coral-50);
  color: var(--coral-600);
  border-color: var(--coral-100);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   HERO SECTION
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #EEF2F6 0%, #FFFFFF 60%);
  padding: 64px 0 54px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-trust-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--coral-50);
  color: var(--coral-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--coral-100);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title .text-highlight {
  color: var(--coral-500);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-stats-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.stat-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.stat-item p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Fast Finder Form Card */
.finder-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
}

.finder-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  text-align: left;
}

.finder-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.finder-header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-select, .form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: var(--bg-slate-50);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-select:focus, .form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--coral-500);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 94, 54, 0.12);
}

.form-footnote {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   ACCREDITATION TRUST BAR
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-bar {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 24px 0;
}

.trust-flex {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.trust-badge-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.trust-badge-pill span {
  color: var(--amber-500);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   POPULAR ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section {
  padding: 72px 0;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--coral-500);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--navy-950);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

/* Program Filter Tabs */
.filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--navy-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tab-btn.active, .tab-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy-900);
}

/* Degree Program Cards Grid */
.cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.program-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.program-card-header {
  padding: 24px 24px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--bg-slate-100);
  position: relative;
}

.badge-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tag-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.tag-ugc { background: var(--badge-ugc-bg); color: var(--badge-ugc-text); }
.tag-naac { background: var(--badge-naac-bg); color: var(--badge-naac-text); }
.tag-nirf { background: var(--badge-nirf-bg); color: var(--badge-nirf-text); }

.program-title {
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.program-univ {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.program-card-body {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.program-meta-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.meta-item {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.meta-label {
  color: var(--slate-400);
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.meta-value {
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.emi-highlight {
  background-color: var(--bg-slate-50);
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.emi-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

.emi-amount {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--coral-600);
}

.program-card-footer {
  padding: 16px 24px 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   INTERACTIVE EMI & SCHOLARSHIP CALCULATOR
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.calculator-section {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.calculator-section h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.calculator-section .section-desc {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.calc-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.slider-group {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.slider-labels {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.slider-val {
  color: var(--coral-500);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.range-slider {
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: #334155;
  outline: none;
}

.range-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--coral-500);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 94, 54, 0.8);
}

.calc-result-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.calc-result-header {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.calc-emi-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--coral-500);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.calc-benefit-list {
  list-style: none;
  text-align: left;
  margin: 24px 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.calc-benefit-list li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--slate-600);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   HOW OUR ADMISSION COUNSELLING WORKS (HIGH TRUST)
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.process-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.process-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.process-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--coral-500);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.process-number {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background-color: var(--coral-50);
  color: var(--coral-600);
  border: 1px solid var(--coral-100);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.process-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.process-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-hero-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, #EEF2F6 0%, #FFFFFF 70%);
  padding: 80px 0 60px;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.about-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--coral-50);
  color: var(--coral-700);
  border: 1px solid var(--coral-100);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--navy-950);
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.about-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-hero-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-stat-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--coral-500);
}

.about-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.about-story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

.story-highlight-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  background-color: var(--bg-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.story-highlight-box:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.story-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-highlight-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.story-highlight-box p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .about-hero-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .about-story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   AI DEGREE MATCHER STYLES
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ai-matcher-wrapper {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 10%, #F1F5F9 0%, #F8FAFC 60%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  padding: 60px 0 90px;
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.ai-header-zone {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

.ai-pill-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.ai-sparkle {
  color: var(--coral-500);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.ai-page-title {
  font-size: 2.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-950);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ai-page-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.ai-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ai-progress-bar-container {
  padding: 24px 36px;
  background: var(--bg-slate-50);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.ai-progress-text {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ai-progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-slate-200);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--coral-500), var(--coral-600));
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

.ai-steps-container {
  padding: 40px 36px 48px;
}

.ai-step-panel {
  display: none;
  animation: stepFade 0.3s ease-out;
}

.ai-step-panel.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes stepFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.ai-step-category-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--coral-50);
  color: var(--coral-600);
  border: 1px solid var(--coral-100);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ai-step-question {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ai-step-hint {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ai-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.ai-option-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: var(--bg-slate-50);
  border: 2px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  width: 100%;
}

.ai-option-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--coral-500);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.ai-option-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ai-option-content strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ai-option-content span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.ai-nav-row {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

/* AI Scanner Screen */
.ai-scanner-circle {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background: var(--coral-50);
  border: 2px solid var(--coral-100);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 20px auto 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.ai-scanner-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  left: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  bottom: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--coral-500);
  animation: scannerRipple 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes scannerRipple {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0; }
}

.ai-scanner-icon {
  font-size: 3rem;
}

.ai-loading-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ai-loading-status {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--coral-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ai-loading-bar-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--bg-slate-200);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ai-loading-bar-fill {
  width: 0%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--coral-500), var(--coral-600));
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: width 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.1, 0.5, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Results Dashboard */
.ai-results-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ai-match-score-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid var(--coral-500);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 140px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.score-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--coral-500);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.score-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ai-verified-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
  color: #4ADE80;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ai-match-headline h2 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ai-match-headline p {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.ai-matched-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ai-detail-box {
  background: var(--bg-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.detail-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-400);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ai-detail-box strong {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.ai-skills-pill-box {
  background: var(--bg-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 20px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ai-skills-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.skill-tag {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.skill-tag::before {
  content: "⚡";
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.ai-lead-unlock-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid var(--coral-100);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 94, 54, 0.08);
}

.unlock-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.unlock-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.unlock-header p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
}

.form-grid-2col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ai-page-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .ai-options-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ai-results-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .ai-matched-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-grid-2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .ai-steps-container {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   UNIVERSITY COMPARISON MATRIX
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.comparison-table-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow-x: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.comparison-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.comparison-table th, .comparison-table td {
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.comparison-table th {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.comparison-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: var(--bg-slate-50);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   FAQ ACCORDION SECTION
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faq-section {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.faq-accordion-wrapper {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--bg-slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--coral-500);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 16px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.faq-question h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question h3,
.faq-question:hover h3 {
  color: var(--coral-500);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  min-width: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  background: var(--coral-500);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--coral-500);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 28px 24px 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--bg-slate-100);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  display: block;
  animation: faqSlide 0.2s ease-out;
}

@keyframes faqSlide {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-4px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faq-answer p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-answer ul {
  margin: 12px 0 12px 20px;
  list-style: disc;
}

.faq-answer li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   LEAD CAPTURE MODAL
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-content {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  animation: modalFadeIn 0.25s ease-out;
}

@keyframes modalFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.95) translateY(10px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1) translateY(0); }
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: var(--bg-slate-100);
  border: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--navy-800);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--bg-slate-200);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background-color: var(--whatsapp-green);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: var(--whatsapp-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   FOOTER
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--navy-950);
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 64px 0 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: #64748B;
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   AI DEGREE MATCHER PROMO BANNER SHOWCASE
------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ai-promo-banner-section {
  padding: 48px 0 24px;
  background: transparent;
}

.ai-banner-card {
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(203, 213, 225, 0.8);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.ai-banner-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--coral-500);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.12), 0 0 24px rgba(255, 94, 54, 0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.ai-banner-link {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: transparent;
}

.ai-banner-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  background: transparent;
}

.ai-banner-card:hover .ai-banner-img {
  transform: scale(1.012);
}

.ai-banner-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 32px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ai-banner-points {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ai-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.ai-point-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.ai-banner-cta-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ai-banner-btn {
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .ai-banner-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
  .ai-banner-points {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .ai-banner-btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* -------------------------------------------------------------
   RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
  .mobile-drawer.active {
    display: block !important;
  }
  .btn-phone-quick {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }
  .calc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .topbar-contact {
    display: none;
  }
  .topbar-highlight {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .navbar {
    height: 64px;
  }
  .site-logo-img {
    height: 38px;
    max-width: 160px;
  }
  .btn-primary.btn-sm.open-counselling-modal span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }
  .btn-primary.btn-sm.open-counselling-modal svg {
    display: none;
  }
  .btn-phone-quick {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
  }
  .hero-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .process-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .program-card-footer {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp span {
    display: none;
  }
  .floating-whatsapp {
    padding: 14px;
  }
}