/* ==========================================================================
   PROGRESSIVE ACADEMIC SERVICES (PAS) - OFFICIAL STYLESHEET
   Brand Palette: Midnight Navy (#0B192C) & Amber Gold (#F59E0B / #F48C06)
   Typography: Montserrat & Poppins (Google Fonts)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Primary Navy Shades */
  --navy-950: #070f1e;
  --navy-900: #0b192c;
  --navy-850: #0e223d;
  --navy-800: #132a4a;
  --navy-700: #1b3a6b;
  --navy-600: #254d8c;

  /* Accent Gold / Amber Shades */
  --gold-500: #f59e0b;
  --gold-600: #d97706;
  --gold-400: #fbbf24;
  --gold-300: #fde68a;
  --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  --gold-glow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);

  /* Blue Accent for Features (from screenshot) */
  --blue-badge-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9 0%, #0284c7 100%);
  --blue-glow: 0 6px 18px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.35);

  /* Neutrals & Surfaces */
  --white: #ffffff;
  --slate-50: #f8fafc;
  --slate-100: #f1f5f9;
  --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
  --slate-300: #cbd5e1;
  --slate-400: #94a3b8;
  --slate-600: #475569;
  --slate-700: #334155;
  --slate-800: #1e293b;
  --slate-900: #0f172a;

  /* Status Colors */
  --success: #10b981;
  --warning: #f59e0b;
  --danger: #ef4444;
  --info: #0284c7;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.08);
  --shadow-navy: 0 15px 35px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.25);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-normal: 0.3s ease;
  --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;

  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-xl: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  max-width: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--navy-900);
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 700;
}

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

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

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

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding-left: 20px;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

/* Section Header Utility */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow: var(--gold-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--navy-700);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy-800);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-azure {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9 0%, #0284c7 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.4);
}

.btn-azure:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0284c7 0%, #0369a1 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.55);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-500);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 15px 34px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Blinking Animation for Badges */
.blinking {
  animation: pulse-glow 1.4s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-glow {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.badge-new {
  background-color: #ef4444;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-left: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  vertical-align: middle;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR & INFO BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d97706 0%, #f59e0b 50%, #d97706 100%);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  padding: 8px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.top-announcement-bar a {
  color: var(--navy-950);
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin-left: 6px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.top-announcement-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.top-info-bar {
  background-color: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--slate-300);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 6px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

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

.top-info-left, .top-info-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.top-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.top-info-item i {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.top-info-item a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MAIN NAVIGATION / HEADER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--slate-200);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-bottom-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Brand / Logo (Prominent and Clear) */
.brand-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.brand-logo-img {
  height: 76px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

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

/* Desktop Nav Menu */
.desktop-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-menu-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-item.active .nav-link {
  color: var(--gold-600);
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
}

.nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Standard Dropdown */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 260px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 10px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1050;
}

.nav-item:hover > .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-600);
  padding-left: 22px;
}

/* Mega Menu for Universities */
.mega-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -200px;
  width: 780px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 1050;
}

.nav-item:hover > .mega-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.mega-menu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px 20px;
}

.mega-menu-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-menu-item:hover {
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.mega-menu-item i {
  color: var(--gold-500);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* Sub-dropdowns */
.dropdown-submenu {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-submenu .submenu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 100%;
  min-width: 240px;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.dropdown-submenu:hover > .submenu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Header CTAs */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.mobile-menu-toggler {
  display: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE DRAWER NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(7, 15, 30, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 2000;
}

.mobile-nav-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 2001;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-drawer.active,
.mobile-nav-drawer.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-nav-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--white);
}

.mobile-nav-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.mobile-nav-body {
  padding: 20px;
  flex: 1;
}

.mobile-menu-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
  cursor: pointer;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
  user-select: none;
}

.mobile-nav-link > span {
  pointer-events: none;
}

.mobile-toggle-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-600);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover, .mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gold-600);
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover .mobile-toggle-icon,
.mobile-nav-link.active .mobile-toggle-icon {
  background: var(--gold-500);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.mobile-accordion-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 8px 12px 10px 16px;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-top: 4px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-500, #f59e0b);
}

.mobile-accordion-content.open {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.mobile-sub-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--slate-200);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.mobile-sub-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-600);
  padding-left: 16px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.06);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.mobile-nav-footer {
  padding: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION & LEAD CAPTURE FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, #0e223d 0%, #0b192c 80%, #070f1e 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 70px 0 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -150px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 4 Feature Badges in Hero */
.hero-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.hero-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-feature-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-feature-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2) 0%, rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.4) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-feature-text h4 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.hero-feature-text p {
  color: var(--slate-300);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Hero Form Card */
.hero-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-navy);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 5px solid var(--gold-500);
}

.form-header-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  right: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ef4444 0%, #dc2626 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.4);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-align: center;
}

.form-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.lead-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.lead-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.form-control-wrap i {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 14px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--slate-400);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px 12px 38px;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate-800);
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
  appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
}

.form-notice {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--slate-500);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.form-notice i {
  color: var(--success);
  margin-right: 4px;
}

.form-alert {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: none;
}

.form-alert.alert-success {
  background-color: #d1fae5;
  color: #065f46;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}

.form-alert.alert-danger {
  background-color: #fee2e2;
  color: #991b1b;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATED UNIVERSITIES TRUST BAR / CAROUSEL & FLOATING BACKGROUND ELEMENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-bar-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  padding: 50px 0 60px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Floating animated background elements */
.trust-bg-element {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.trust-bg-circle-1 {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -60px;
  left: 5%;
  animation: float-bg-1 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.trust-bg-circle-2 {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -80px;
  right: 5%;
  animation: float-bg-2 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.trust-bg-icon-1 {
  top: 20px;
  right: 15%;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  animation: float-icon-rotate 20s linear infinite;
}

.trust-bg-icon-2 {
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 12%;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2);
  animation: float-bg-1 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes float-bg-1 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.1); }
}

@keyframes float-bg-2 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translateY(25px) scale(1.08); }
}

@keyframes float-icon-rotate {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: rotate(180deg) translateY(-10px); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg) translateY(0); }
}

.trust-bar-header {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.trust-bar-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* Continuous Infinite Carousel */
.uni-marquee-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.uni-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 24px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 35s linear infinite;
}

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

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

.uni-card-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.uni-card-pill:hover {
  background: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  border-color: var(--navy-900);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.uni-card-pill i {
  color: var(--gold-600);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.uni-card-pill:hover i {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.uni-card-pill span {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY STUDENTS WANT OUR SERVICE (MATCHING USER SCREENSHOT WITH ANIMATIONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-students-section {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-students-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column: Animated Student Visual with Floating Badges */
.student-visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 30px;
}

.student-circle-backdrop {
  position: relative;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0ea5e9 0%, #0284c7 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: visible;
}

.student-circle-img {
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 6px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.student-visual-wrap:hover .student-circle-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Floating Badges with Continuous Keyframe Motion */
.floating-badge-card {
  position: absolute;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #ea580c 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.4);
  z-index: 10;
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-badge-card:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg) !important;
}

/* Top Right Badge (Laptop/Graduation) */
.floating-badge-1 {
  top: 15px;
  right: 15px;
  animation: float-anim-1 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Left Badge (Study Desk / Lamp) */
.floating-badge-2 {
  left: 5px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  animation: float-anim-2 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* Bottom Right Badge (Notes / Exam) */
.floating-badge-3 {
  bottom: 25px;
  right: 25px;
  animation: float-anim-3 4.8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes float-anim-1 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(3deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(-3deg); }
}

@keyframes float-anim-2 {
  0% { transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 10px)) translateX(-6px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(calc(-50% + 8px)) translateX(4px); }
}

@keyframes float-anim-3 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(-4deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(3deg); }
}

/* Right Column: Text & 2x2 Feature Grid */
.why-students-content .section-title {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.why-students-content .section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.features-2x2-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.feature-item-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-item-pill:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.feature-pill-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue-badge-gradient);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--blue-glow);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.feature-item-pill:hover .feature-pill-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  box-shadow: var(--gold-glow);
}

.feature-pill-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.feature-pill-text p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHAT DO WE OFFER? (6 SERVICES CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.services-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
}

.services-6col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background-color: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS (4 STEPS)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-it-works-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-950) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.how-it-works-section .section-title {
  color: var(--white);
}

.how-it-works-section .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--slate-300);
}

.steps-4col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.step-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.step-number-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.step-icon-wrap {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  margin: 12px auto 20px auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEGREE LEVELS COVERED (UNDERGRADUATE, MASTERS, PHD, NURSING)
   ========================================================================== */
.degrees-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
}

.degrees-3col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.degree-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.degree-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.degree-icon-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.degree-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.degree-card-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

.degree-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.degree-features-list {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.degree-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.degree-features-list li i {
  color: var(--success);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMIC WRITERS & TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.writers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.writer-card {
  background: var(--slate-50);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.writer-card:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.writer-avatar-wrap {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px auto;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
  padding: 3px;
  background: var(--white);
}

.writer-avatar-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.writer-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.writer-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.star-rating {
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.writer-quote {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-style: italic;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CALLOUT BANNER / CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.callout-banner-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #132a4a 0%, #0b192c 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
}

.callout-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 30px;
}

.callout-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.callout-content p {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FREE SAMPLES & RECENT ARTICLES / BLOG
   ========================================================================== */
.samples-blog-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
}

.samples-3col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.sample-post-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sample-post-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.sample-post-img-wrap {
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.sample-post-img-wrap i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.sample-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 3px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.sample-post-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sample-post-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.sample-post-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sample-post-link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
}

.sample-post-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--navy-900);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INTERACTIVE FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.faq-accordion-wrap {
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--slate-50);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  background-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question-btn {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy-900);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-question-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question-btn {
  color: var(--gold-600);
}

.faq-icon-indicator {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon-indicator {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.faq-answer-content {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 24px 20px 24px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--slate-700);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer-content {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BOTTOM CONTACT / DIRECT CONSULTATION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-bottom-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #132a4a 0%, #0b192c 90%);
  color: var(--white);
}

.contact-bottom-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-info-block .section-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
}

.contact-info-block .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--slate-300);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.contact-perks-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--slate-200);
}

.contact-perk-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--navy-950);
  color: var(--slate-300);
  padding: 70px 0 20px 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--gold-500);
}

.footer-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-widget-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-widget-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-500);
}

/* Footer Brand Wrap & Alignment */
.footer-brand-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-brand-img {
  height: 52px;
  width: 52px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-brand-wrap:hover .footer-brand-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.footer-brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.footer-brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  letter-spacing: 1.8px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-about-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-social-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--gold-gradient);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links-list li a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-300);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-links-list li a i {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gold-500);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--slate-300);
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.footer-disclaimer-box {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

.footer-disclaimer-box strong {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.footer-policy-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer-policy-links a {
  color: var(--slate-400);
}

.footer-policy-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING TOOLS (WHATSAPP & SCROLL TO TOP)
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-actions-wrap {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 999;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
  color: var(--white);
}

.scroll-to-top-btn {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-500);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.scroll-to-top-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.scroll-to-top-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .why-students-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .feature-item-pill {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .steps-4col-grid,
  .writers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .mega-menu {
    width: 600px;
    left: -100px;
  }
  .mega-menu-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggler {
    display: block;
  }
  .services-6col-grid,
  .degrees-3col-grid,
  .samples-3col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .contact-bottom-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .callout-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* Typography Safety */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.hero-title, .section-title {
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  hyphens: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .desktop-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggler {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .container, .container-fluid {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }
  .top-info-bar {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    line-height: 1.28 !important;
  }
  .hero-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .features-2x2-grid,
  .services-6col-grid,
  .steps-4col-grid,
  .degrees-3col-grid,
  .writers-grid,
  .samples-3col-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .student-circle-backdrop {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
  }
  .student-circle-img {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
  }
  .floating-badge-card {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }
  .footer-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .footer-policy-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 48px;
  }
  .footer-brand-wrap {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .footer-brand-img {
    height: 48px;
    width: 48px;
  }
  .header-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container, .container-fluid {
    padding-left: 14px;
    padding-right: 14px;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.32rem !important;
    line-height: 1.28 !important;
  }
  .brand-logo-img {
    height: 42px;
  }
  .footer-brand-wrap {
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .footer-brand-img {
    height: 44px;
    width: 44px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .footer-brand-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .footer-brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  }
  .hero-form-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .hero-cta-group {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-cta-group .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}