/**
 * Apply4U Design System Architecture Core
 * Location: public/css/theme.css
 */

/* 1. Design Token Layer Matrix */
:root {
    --primary: #04488F;
    --primary-rgb: 4, 72, 143;
    --secondary: #FC5C0E;
    --accent: #2563EB;
    --accent-rgb: 37, 99, 235;
    --success: #22C55E;
    --background: #ffffff;
    --dark: #0F172A;
    --slate-600: #475569;
    --slate-100: #F1F5F9;
    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    --font-stack: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

/* 2. Global Canvas System Settings */
body {
    font-family: var(--font-stack);
    background-color: var(--background);
    color: var(--dark);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
/* 3. High-Fidelity Typography Scale Framework */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
}

img.header-logo {
    width: 200px;
}

.display-large {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

/* 4. Premium Responsive Spacing Mechanics */
.section-gap {
    padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.card-padding {
    padding: 1.75rem;
}

/* 5. Custom Button Systems (Stripe & Apple Inspired) */
.btn-premium-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a5ebd 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(4, 72, 143, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 72, 143, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-premium-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #3b82f6 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 12px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

.btn-premium-secondary {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-premium-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--slate-100);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
    color: var(--dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* 6. Premium Glassmorphic Layer Engine */
.premium-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

/* 7. Institutional Content Card Redesign */
.premium-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03), 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 0 0 1px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}

.premium-card:hover .card-img-target {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.premium-card:hover .card-title-transition {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.card-img-target {
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.card-title-transition {
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* 8. Taxonomy Stream Navigation Cards */
.stream-pill-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.stream-pill-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(4, 72, 143, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(4, 72, 143, 0.05);
}

.stream-icon-wrapper {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(4, 72, 143, 0.06);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stream-pill-card:hover .stream-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* 9. Core Interface Utilities */
.line-clamp-1 {
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;  
    overflow: hidden;
}

.shimmer-bg {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f1f5f9 25%, #e2e8f0 50%, #f1f5f9 75%);
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: loading-shimmer 1.6s infinite linear;
}

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

.text-gradient-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/**
 * Apply4U Design Architecture Extensions: Regional Sections 3.5 A & 3.5 B
 * Location: public/css/theme.css (Append to bottom)
 */

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Section Structural Overrides & Controls
   ========================================================================== */
   .section-gap.bg-light {
    background-color: #F8FAFC !important; /* Premium off-white clean tone canvas */
}

.border-light-subtle {
    border-color: #F1F5F9 !important;
}

/* Flexbox tag cloud spacing normalization for Section 3.5 B */
.d-flex.flex-wrap.gap-2\.5 {
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Section 3.5 A: Browse by North Indian States UI Elements
   ========================================================================== */
/* Interactive state selection wrapper grid link overrides */
section a.premium-card.p-3.d-block.text-decoration-none.h-100.bg-white {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 1.25rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02), 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.01) !important;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* State card premium hover transform curves */
section a.premium-card.p-3.d-block.text-decoration-none.h-100.bg-white:hover {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: rgba(4, 72, 143, 0.25) !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(4, 72, 143, 0.05), 0 2px 4px rgba(4, 72, 143, 0.02) !important;
}

/* Inner Text Elements & State Labels */
section a.premium-card h6 {
    color: #0F172A !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

section a.premium-card:hover h6 {
    color: #04488F !important; /* Deep Trust Blue Title Highlight */
}

section a.premium-card span.text-muted {
    color: #64748B !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* Micro-vector arrow icon transition engine */
section a.premium-card i.bi-arrow-right-short {
    color: #94A3B8 !important;
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

section a.premium-card:hover i.bi-arrow-right-short {
    color: #FC5C0E !important; /* Accent Pop: Arrow highlights orange */
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Section 3.5 B: Explore Premium Academic Cities (Notion/SaaS Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.style-city-pill {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* Interactive Pill Float Transformation */
.style-city-pill:hover {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.02) !important;
}

/* City Label Configuration */
.style-city-pill span:not(.badge) {
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    color: #1E293B !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.style-city-pill:hover span:not(.badge) {
    color: #2563EB !important; /* Secondary Interactive Blue Highlight */
}

/* Vector Context Building Icons */
.style-city-pill i.bi-building {
    color: #94A3B8 !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.style-city-pill:hover i.bi-building {
    color: #FC5C0E !important; /* Active Orange Highlight on Hover */
}

/* Subdued Inner State Identification Badges */
.style-city-pill .badge.bg-slate-100 {
    background-color: #F1F5F9 !important;
    color: #64748B !important;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
}

/**
 * Apply4U High-Density Component Token Matrix Extensions
 * Location: public/css/theme.css (Append to bottom)
 */

/* 1. Flexbox Tag Gap Reset Utility */
.d-flex.flex-wrap.gap-2\.5 {
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
}

/* 2. Premium Degrees & Structural Cards Overrides */
section .premium-card.p-4.h-100.d-flex.align-items-start.gap-3.bg-white {
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

section .premium-card.p-4.h-100.d-flex.align-items-start.gap-3.bg-white:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
    border-color: rgba(4, 72, 143, 0.2) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(4, 72, 143, 0.05) !important;
}

/* 3. High-Contrast Global Elements & Background Resets */
.bg-light {
    background-color: #F8FAFC !important;
}

.badge.bg-slate-100 {
    background-color: #F1F5F9 !important;
    color: #475569 !important;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* 4. Link & Micro Button Text Transformations */
.btn-link.text-primary {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-link.text-primary:hover {
    color: #2563EB !important;
}


/**
 * High-Priority Layout Fix: Centralized Admissions Journey Component Matrix
 * Location: public/css/theme.css (Append to absolute bottom)
 */

/* Force high-contrast legible slate gray for section header subtext */
.journey-sub-title {
    color: #94A3B8 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    max-width: 550px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Force absolute text color readability contrast across headings */
.journey-step-heading {
    color: #F8FAFC !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    margin-top: 1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
}

/* Force absolute text color readability contrast across descriptions */
.journey-step-desc {
    color: #CBD5E1 !important;
    font-size: 0.875rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

/* Structural Circle Badge Element Framework Layout Fixes */
.journey-circle-badge {
    width: 64px !important;
    height: 64px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Circle Badge Color Variances Glow Matrix Hooks */
.journey-circle-badge.blue-node {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563EB 0%, #04488F 100%) !important;
    border: 3px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.journey-circle-badge.accent-node {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FC5C0E 0%, #C2410C 100%) !important;
    border: 3px solid rgba(252, 92, 14, 0.35) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.journey-circle-badge.green-node {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #22C55E 0%, #15803D 100%) !important;
    border: 3px solid rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.35) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Site topbar */
.site-topbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B2545 0%, #12355C 100%);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.topbar-badge {
    background: #f97316;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.topbar-tagline {
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.topbar-icon-orange { color: #f97316 !important; }
.topbar-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.topbar-link:hover { color: #fff !important; }
.topbar-pill-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45);
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12);
    color: #fbbf24 !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.topbar-pill-link:hover {
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.22);
    border-color: #f97316;
    color: #fff !important;
}
.topbar-pill-link i { color: #f97316; }
.topbar-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 16px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

/* Navbar */
.site-navbar {
    min-height: 72px;
    padding-top: 0.65rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.site-navbar .header-logo {
    width: clamp(140px, 18vw, 175px);
    height: auto;
}
.site-nav-links {
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .site-nav-links {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }
}
.site-nav-links .nav-link {
    color: #334155 !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.55rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    line-height: 1.2;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.site-nav-links .nav-link:hover,
.site-nav-links .nav-link.active {
    color: #f97316 !important;
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.08);
}
.navbar-cta-group {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.btn-nav-outline {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #fff;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.btn-nav-outline:hover {
    border-color: #2563eb;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    color: #2563eb !important;
}
.btn-nav-whatsapp {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #25d366;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.btn-nav-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #1ebe57;
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.btn-nav-whatsapp i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.btn-nav-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.btn-nav-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* Page hero (inner pages) */
.page-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #12355C 55%, #1a3d66 100%);
}
.page-hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(70px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-glow-orange {
    width: 220px; height: 220px;
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.18);
    top: -60px; right: 10%;
}
.page-hero-glow-blue {
    width: 280px; height: 280px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    bottom: -80px; left: -40px;
}
.page-hero-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.page-hero-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: #f97316; }
.page-hero-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item,
.page-hero-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.page-hero-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.page-hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #f97316;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.page-hero-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.page-hero-sub {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    font-size: 1rem;
    max-width: 42rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Hero content extras */
.hero-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 32rem;
}
.hero-feature-list li {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}
.hero-feature-list li i {
    color: #f97316;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.hero-mini-stats .hero-stat-pill {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 90px;
}
.hero-stat-pill strong {
    display: block;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.hero-stat-pill span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.hub-enquiry-card-compact {
    border-top: 4px solid #f97316 !important;
}
.hub-enquiry-card-compact .hub-form-control {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.85rem !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
}
.hub-enquiry-card-compact .hub-form-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

/* Contact page */
.contact-info-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}
.contact-info-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #f8fafc;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.contact-info-card:not(.static):hover {
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.contact-info-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.12), rgba(249,115,22,0.1));
    color: #2563eb;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-icon.whatsapp { color: #22c55e; }


/* Dark hero */
.hero-dark-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B2545 0%, #12355C 45%, #1e3a5f 100%);
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) 0;
    min-height: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-dark-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-dark-glow-orange {
    width: 320px; height: 320px;
    background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.22);
    top: -80px; right: -60px;
}
.hero-dark-glow-blue {
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    bottom: -100px; left: -120px;
}
.hero-dark-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.07;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, #fff 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-eyebrow-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: #f97316;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-dark-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 4.5vw, 3.1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}
.hero-dark-sub {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 36rem;
}
.hero-trust-row span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-btn-orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.hero-btn-orange:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.4);
    color: #fff;
}
.hero-btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.hero-btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Hub enquiry form */
.hub-enquiry-card { border-top: 4px solid #f97316 !important; }
.hub-form-badge {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
    color: #2563eb;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.hub-form-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.hub-form-control {
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important;
    border-color: #e2e8f0 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.hub-form-control:focus {
    border-color: #f97316 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15) !important;
}
.hub-form-submit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #ea580c 100%) !important;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.25);
}

/* Premium city pill */
.style-city-pill-premium {
    border-color: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #fff7ed 100%) !important;
}
.premium-city-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316, #ea580c) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 0.62rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border: none !important;
}

/* Facility cards */
.facility-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.facility-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
}
.facility-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37,99,235,0.1), rgba(249,115,22,0.08));
    color: #2563eb;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* Journey enhancements */
.journey-track { padding-top: 0.5rem; }
.journey-icons-row { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.journey-step-node { position: relative; z-index: 3; }
.journey-connector {
    position: absolute;
    top: 32px;
    left: 12%;
    right: 12%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #f97316, #22c55e);
    opacity: 0.45;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.journey-circle-badge { margin-bottom: 0 !important; }
.journey-step-num {
    display: block;
    color: #f97316;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}
.journey-circle-badge i { font-size: 1.35rem; }

/* Footer — unified with online / studymbbs satellites */
.site-footer {
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
    background: #071A30;
    color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.95);
    border-top: 4px solid #FF6B00;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.site-footer-grid { padding-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.site-footer-brand { max-width: 22rem; }
.footer-logo-box {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    background: #fff;
}
.footer-wordmark {
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.footer-wordmark .text-brand-orange { color: #FF6B00; }
.footer-heading {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-text {
    color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.95);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.footer-links a,
.footer-contact a,
.footer-bottom a {
    color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.95);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-contact a:hover,
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: #FF6B00; }
.footer-contact-strong {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff !important;
}
.footer-contact-strong:hover { color: #FF6B00 !important; }
.footer-meta { color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.85); font-size: 0.75rem; }
.footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.9);
}
.footer-social {
    width: 2.5rem;
    height: 2.5rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.footer-social:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #FF6B00;
}
.footer-brand-logo {
    max-height: 2.25rem;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 11rem;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.footer-brand-name {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* FAQ accordion */
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.06);
    color: #2563eb;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15);
}

.facility-card-desc { line-height: 1.55; min-height: 4.5rem; }
.blog-home-card {
    transition: transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.blog-home-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08) !important;
}

.topbar-sep {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.topbar-search-trigger {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    color: #fff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.topbar-search-trigger:hover {
    background: rgba(255,107,0,0.2);
    border-color: #FF6B00;
}
.topbar-search-popup {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 0.5rem);
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1080;
    width: min(360px, 88vw);
    padding: 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    background: #fff;
}
.topbar-search-popup .form-control {
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
}

/* Stream mega menu (betterstudy-style) */
.site-subnav {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1020;
}
.site-subnav-mega-trigger {
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.site-mega-menu {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 100%;
    z-index: 1030;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 0 0 1rem 1rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.site-mega-menu-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(180px, 240px) 1fr;
    min-height: 320px;
}
.site-mega-streams {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-right: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    max-height: 420px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}
.site-mega-stream-item {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: left;
}
.site-mega-stream-item:hover,
.site-mega-stream-item.active {
    background: #fff;
    color: #04488F;
}
.site-mega-stream-item.active {
    box-shadow: inset 3px 0 0 #FF6B00;
}
.site-mega-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
}
.site-mega-heading {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.site-mega-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.site-mega-list li + li {
    margin-top: 0.45rem;
}
.site-mega-list a {
    color: #475569;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.site-mega-list a:hover {
    color: #FF6B00;
}
.site-mega-view-all {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #04488F;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.site-mega-view-all:hover {
    color: #FF6B00;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .site-mega-menu-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .site-mega-streams {
        display: none;
    }
    .site-mega-columns {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Secondary navigation bar (classic text strip) */
.site-subnav {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-color: #e2e8f0 !important;
}
.site-subnav-bar {
    overflow: visible;
}
.site-subnav-scroll {
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.site-subnav-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}
.site-subnav-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0f172a;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.15s, background 0.15s;
}
.site-subnav-link .site-subnav-caret {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    opacity: 0.55;
}
.site-subnav-link:hover,
.site-subnav-link.active {
    background: #fff;
    color: #FF6B00;
}
.site-subnav-link:hover .site-subnav-caret,
.site-subnav-link.active .site-subnav-caret {
    opacity: 1;
}
.site-subnav-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 20px;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* University filter sidebar */
.uni-filter-scroll {
    max-height: 180px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-right: 4px;
}
.uni-filter-panel .form-check-label {
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp button — left side */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    left: 22px;
    bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 1060;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #25d366;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
    background: #1ebe57;
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.04);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

/* Chatbot widget — right side */
.chatbot-widget {
    position: fixed;
    right: 22px;
    bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 1050;
}
.chatbot-launcher {
    position: relative;
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #2563eb;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.chatbot-launcher:hover { background: #1d4ed8; transform: scale(1.04); }
.chatbot-launcher-ping {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2px;
    right: 2px;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f97316;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
}
.chatbot-panel {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 68px;
    right: 0;
    width: min(22rem, calc(100vw - 2rem));
    height: min(32rem, calc(100vh - 8rem));
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.chatbot-panel-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #2563eb);
    color: #fff;
}
.chatbot-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f97316;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chatbot-panel-title { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; }
.chatbot-panel-sub { font-size: 0.7rem; opacity: 0.8; }
.chatbot-messages {
    flex: 1;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
}
.chatbot-msg { margin-bottom: 0.65rem; display: flex; }
.chatbot-msg-user { justify-content: flex-end; }
.chatbot-msg-bot { justify-content: flex-start; }
.chatbot-bubble {
    max-width: 90%;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    white-space: pre-line;
}
.chatbot-msg-user .chatbot-bubble { background: #f97316; color: #fff; border-bottom-right-radius: 4px; }
.chatbot-msg-bot .chatbot-bubble { background: #fff; color: #334155; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-bottom-left-radius: 4px; }
.chatbot-suggestions-label { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; color: #94a3b8; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.chatbot-chip {
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
    background: #fff;
    color: #2563eb;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.chatbot-chip:hover { border-color: #f97316; color: #f97316; }
.chatbot-input-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.65rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: #fff;
}
.chatbot-input { border-radius: 10px !important; }
.chatbot-send-btn {
    background: #f97316;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    width: 38px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.chatbot-send-btn:hover { background: #ea580c; color: #fff; }

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .whatsapp-float { left: 16px; bottom: 18px; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
    .chatbot-widget { right: 16px; bottom: 18px; }
    .chatbot-launcher { width: 52px; height: 52px; }
}

/* ===== Redesign: body offset for announce bar ===== */
body.has-announce-bar {
    padding-bottom: 48px;
}
.whatsapp-float { bottom: 64px; }
.chatbot-widget { bottom: 64px; right: 28px; }
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .whatsapp-float { bottom: 58px; }
    .chatbot-widget { bottom: 58px; right: 16px; }
}

.topbar-sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.topbar-search {
    max-width: 260px;
    flex: 1;
    gap: 0;
}
.topbar-search .form-control {
    border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
    border: none;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.topbar-search .btn {
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #fff;
}
.topbar-helpline {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Fixed Enquire Now side tab */
.enquire-side-tab {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    z-index: 1040;
    writing-mode: vertical-rl;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
    padding: 1rem 0.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: -4px 0 16px rgba(252, 92, 14, 0.35);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.enquire-side-tab:hover { background: #e04e08; color: #fff; }
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .enquire-side-tab { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 0.75rem 0.4rem; }
}

/* Bottom announcement ticker */
.announce-ticker {
    position: fixed;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 1030;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: 42px;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 -2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.announce-ticker-label {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #0d0d0d;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.announce-ticker-track {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.announce-ticker-marquee {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: announce-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.announce-ticker-item {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.announce-ticker-item::before {
    content: "•";
    color: var(--secondary);
    margin-right: 0.75rem;
}
@keyframes announce-scroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* SYU-style enquiry modal — form + brand gradient columns */
.enquiry-modal-dialog { max-width: 960px; }
.enquiry-modal-content { border-radius: 20px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.enquiry-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    z-index: 5;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    color: #0B2545;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.enquiry-modal-left {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #071A30 0%, #0B2545 42%, #FF6B00 145%);
    min-height: 480px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}
.enquiry-modal-left-inner { max-width: 300px; }
.enquiry-modal-illus svg { width: 100%; height: auto; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.enquiry-modal-left-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.enquiry-modal-left-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.55; margin: 0; }
.enquiry-modal-right { background: #fff; }
.enquiry-modal-right-inner {
    padding: 2rem 2rem 1.5rem;
    max-height: min(85vh, 640px);
    overflow-y: auto;
}
.enquiry-modal-eyebrow {
    color: var(--secondary, #FF6B00);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.enquiry-modal-welcome {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0B2545;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.enquiry-modal-desc { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 0.875rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .enquiry-modal-left {
        display: flex !important;
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 1.35rem 1.5rem;
    }
    .enquiry-modal-left-inner { max-width: none; }
    .enquiry-modal-illus { display: none; }
    .enquiry-modal-left-title { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
    .enquiry-modal-left-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; }
}
.hub-enquiry-in-modal .hub-form-submit {
    background: var(--secondary) !important;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Homepage search hero */
.home-search-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: clamp(460px, 68vh, 620px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #0f172a center/cover no-repeat;
    color: #fff;
}
.home-search-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15,23,42,0.72) 0%, rgba(15,23,42,0.88) 100%);
}
.home-search-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding-top: 2.5rem; padding-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.home-search-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
}
.home-search-hero-title .accent { color: #fdba74; }
.home-search-hero-sub {
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.home-hero-search {
    max-width: 860px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.35), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.home-hero-search input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    outline: none;
    color: #0f172a;
}
.home-hero-search button {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    padding: 0 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: background 0.25s ease;
}
.home-hero-search button:hover { background: #e04e08; }
.home-hero-counselling {
    display: block;
    margin: 1.15rem auto 0;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.home-hero-counselling:hover { background: #e04e08; color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.home-top-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}
.home-top-link-pill {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.home-top-link-pill:hover { background: #fff; color: var(--primary); }

/* Stats strip — match online / studymbbs highlight cards */
.stats-strip {
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.stats-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.stats-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0 auto auto 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0B2545, #FF6B00);
}
.stats-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}
.stats-value {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1.875rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.stats-value--navy { color: #0B2545; }
.stats-value--orange { color: #FF6B00; }
.stats-label {
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #64748b;
}
@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .stats-label { font-size: 0.75rem; }
}

/* Course / career / goals denser UI */
.top-course-card {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.15rem 0.85rem;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.top-course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
}
.top-course-card .icon-wrap {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(37,99,235,0.08);
    color: #2563eb;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}
.career-path-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.2rem;
    min-height: 108px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.career-path-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}
.career-path-card .career-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0.35rem 0 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}
.career-path-card .career-tag {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.career-tag.trending { background: #dcfce7; color: #15803d; }
.career-tag.hot { background: #fee2e2; color: #b91c1c; }
.career-tag.popular { background: #dbeafe; color: #1d4ed8; }
.career-tag.classic { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0f766e; }

.study-goal-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.15rem 0.65rem;
    min-height: 118px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15,23,42,0.03);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.study-goal-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
}
.study-goal-card i { font-size: 1.35rem; color: #0f172a; margin-bottom: 0.15rem; }
.study-goal-card .title { font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 700; color: #0f172a; line-height: 1.25; }
.study-goal-card .count { font-size: 0.75rem; color: #94a3b8; }

.exam-alert-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 168px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.exam-alert-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15,23,42,0.1);
}
.exam-date-row {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #475569;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.exam-status-open { background: #dcfce7 !important; color: #15803d !important; }
.exam-status-soon { background: #fef3c7 !important; color: #b45309 !important; }
.exam-status-closed { background: #fee2e2 !important; color: #b91c1c !important; }
.exam-status-live { background: #dbeafe !important; color: #1d4ed8 !important; }

.city-scroll-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.65rem;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .city-scroll-row {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: thin;
    }
    .city-scroll-row .city-pill { flex: 0 0 auto; }
}
.city-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.city-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
    border-color: rgba(4,72,143,0.35);
    color: var(--primary);
}
.city-pill i { color: var(--primary); }

.journey-section-rich {
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding-top: 3rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 3rem !important;
}
.journey-step-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.1rem;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
}
.journey-step-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #FC5C0E);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #fff;
}
.journey-timeline {
    position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .journey-timeline::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 42px;
        left: 12%;
        right: 12%;
        height: 2px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(252,92,14,0.55), transparent);
        z-index: 0;
    }
}

.blog-home-card {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.blog-home-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15,23,42,0.12) !important;
}
.blog-home-card .blog-img-wrap {
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 200px;
}
.blog-home-card .blog-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.blog-home-card:hover .blog-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.blog-read-time {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #64748b;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
}

.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
    padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background: #f8fafc;
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding: 0 1.15rem 1.15rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.site-footer { padding-top: 3rem; padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.site-footer .footer-heading {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.site-footer .footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.site-footer .footer-social {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.site-footer .footer-social:hover {
    background: var(--secondary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Featured college card polish */
.app4u-uni-grid-system .custom-uni-card {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.app4u-uni-grid-system .custom-uni-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
}
.app4u-uni-grid-system .card-banner-wrapper {
    height: 170px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.app4u-uni-grid-system .card-banner-wrapper .banner-img {
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.app4u-uni-grid-system .custom-uni-card:hover .banner-img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.app4u-uni-grid-system .uni-bookmark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    z-index: 5;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    color: #64748b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.app4u-uni-grid-system .uni-rating-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    background: #fff7ed;
    color: #c2410c;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
}
.app4u-uni-grid-system .action-btn-primary {
    transition: background 0.25s ease;
}
.app4u-uni-grid-system .action-btn-secondary {
    transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}
.app4u-uni-grid-system .action-btn-secondary:hover {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #0f172a;
}

/* College detail tabs */
.uni-detail-header {
    background: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
}
.uni-detail-logo,
.uni-related-logo {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 0.75rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    background: #fff;
    padding: 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.uni-related-logo {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 2px;
}
.uni-detail-logo img,
.uni-related-logo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.uni-detail-logo .uni-logo-initials,
.uni-related-logo .uni-logo-initials {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #04488F;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
}
.uni-related-logo .uni-logo-initials {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
}
.uni-detail-tabs {
    position: sticky;
    top: 72px;
    z-index: 20;
    background: #0f172a;
    overflow-x: auto;
}
.uni-detail-tabs .nav-link {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
}
.uni-detail-tabs .nav-link.active,
.uni-detail-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--secondary);
}
.uni-detail-section {
    scroll-margin-top: 140px;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}
.uni-detail-empty {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 10px;
}
.uni-sidebar-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.uni-sidebar-card .btn { border-radius: 10px; }
.uni-highlights-table td {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    border-color: #f1f5f9;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.uni-highlights-table tr:nth-child(even) { background: #f8fafc; }

/* ==========================================================================
   University listing cards (global — colleges page, search, home, AJAX)
   ========================================================================== */
.premium-card:has(> .card-image-wrapper) {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.premium-card:has(> .card-image-wrapper):hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 20px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.premium-card .card-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 140px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

.premium-card .card-image-wrapper .card-img-target {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.premium-card .card-gradient-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 50%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.premium-card .badge-overlay-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.premium-card .badge-trust-top {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: #1f2937;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.premium-card .badge-overlay-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0.5rem;
    left: 0.5rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.625rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.premium-card .card-favicon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    object-fit: cover;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.premium-card .badge-accreditation {
    background-color: #198754;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.375rem;
    border-radius: 0.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.premium-card .card-body-content {
    padding: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.premium-card .card-university-title {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    min-height: 2.3rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.premium-card .card-location-text {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.premium-card .metrics-row-divider {
    border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.premium-card .metric-label {
    display: block;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 0.675rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 0.125rem;
}

.premium-card .metric-value-dark {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #212529;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.premium-card .metric-value-primary {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0d6efd;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.premium-card .metric-subtext {
    color: #6b7280;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.premium-card .metric-col-split {
    border-left: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    padding-left: 0.625rem;
}

.premium-card .btn-conversion-apply {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: #0056b3;
    border-color: #0056b3;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.premium-card .btn-conversion-counselling {
    font-size: 0.725rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.375rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    color: #4b5563;
    border-color: #d1d5db;
    background-color: transparent;
    text-align: center;
}

.premium-card .btn-conversion-counselling:hover {
    background-color: #f9fafb;
    color: #1f2937;
}