/* ============================================================
   PRUDENT CONSULTANCY — style.css
   Premium Red × White Light Theme
   ============================================================ */

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

/* ---- CSS Variables ---- */
:root {
  --primary:      #C00000;
  --secondary:    #E53935;
  --accent:       #D32F2F;
  --accent-light: #FF6B6B;
  --bg:           #FFFFFF;
  --bg2:          #FFF5F5;
  --bg3:          #FFF0F0;
  --text:         #1A1A1A;
  --text-muted:   #666666;
  --text-light:   #999999;
  --card-bg:      #FFFFFF;
  --card-border:  rgba(192,0,0,.14);
  --glass-bg:     rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  --glass-border: rgba(192,0,0,.15);
  --glass-blur:   blur(18px);
  --radius-lg:    20px;
  --radius-md:    12px;
  --shadow-red:   0 8px 32px rgba(192,0,0,.18);
  --shadow-card:  0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-mono:    'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  --transition:   all .3s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
}

/* ---- Reset & Base ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--bg);
  color: var(--text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a  { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--transition); }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer; border: none; outline: none; }

/* ---- Container ---- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 24px;
  padding-right: 24px;
}

/* Bootstrap row/col shims */
.row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-left: -8px;
  margin-right: -8px;
}
.col-md-6 {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  max-width: 50%;
  padding-left: 8px;
  padding-right: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .col-md-6 { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
}

/* ---- Card Base ---- */
.glass {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass-blur);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}
.glass-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.glass-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(192,0,0,.35);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn-primary-red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  color: #fff;
  padding: .75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .95rem;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  border: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(192,0,0,.3);
}
.btn-primary-red::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #A00000, #C62828);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.btn-primary-red:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.btn-primary-red:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(192,0,0,.4); color: #fff; }
.btn-primary-red span { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.btn-outline-red {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: .72rem 1.9rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}
.btn-outline-red:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-red);
}

.btn-ghost {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  padding: .6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .875rem;
  background: transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: rgba(192,0,0,.05); }

/* ---- Section commons ---- */
.section-padding { padding: 90px 0; }
.section-label {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.section-title span { color: var(--primary); }
.section-sub {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.divider-red {
  width: 60px; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 1rem 0 2.5rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   HEADER
   ============================================================ */
#site-header {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.12);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
#site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(192,0,0,.2);
}

/* Nav row */
.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: .7rem 0;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Logo */
.navbar-brand-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 30%, var(--accent-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.brand-tagline {
  font-size: .6rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Desktop nav links */
.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .1rem;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
}
.nav-link-item {
  color: var(--text) !important;
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: .45rem .7rem !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-link-item:hover { color: var(--primary) !important; background: rgba(192,0,0,.07); }
.nav-link-item.active { color: var(--primary) !important; }

/* Dropdown */
.nav-item-wrap { position: relative; }
.nav-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + .5rem);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 210px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: .5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  z-index: 100;
}
.nav-item-wrap:hover .nav-dropdown { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.nav-dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: .5rem 1rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-dropdown a:hover { background: rgba(192,0,0,.08); color: var(--primary); padding-left: 1.2rem; }

/* CTA Buttons */
.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-cta .btn-outline-red,
.nav-cta .btn-primary-red {
  font-size: .82rem;
  padding: .48rem 1rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Hamburger — hidden on desktop */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.07);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(0, 7px); }
.mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.mobile-toggle.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(0, -7px); }

/* Mobile nav drawer */
#mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 63px; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(192,0,0,.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
  max-height: calc(100vh - 63px);
  overflow-y: auto;
  z-index: 997;
}
#mobile-nav.show { display: block; animation: slideInDown .25s ease; }
#mobile-nav a {
  display: block;
  padding: .7rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.06);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
#mobile-nav a:last-of-type { border-bottom: none; }
#mobile-nav a:hover { background: rgba(192,0,0,.07); color: var(--primary); }
#mobile-nav .mobile-section-title {
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 1rem 0 .3rem .5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
#mobile-nav .mobile-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .75rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.1);
}
#mobile-nav .mobile-cta button {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: .8rem;
  font-size: .95rem;
}


/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
  min-height: auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 100px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #FFF5F5 50%, #FFEBEB 100%);
}
.hero-inner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}
#particles-js {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 10% 50%, rgba(192,0,0,.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 90% 20%, rgba(229,57,53,.04) 0%, transparent 55%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: .4rem 1rem;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.hero-eyebrow .dot { width: 7px; height: 7px; background: var(--primary); border-radius: 50%; animation: heartbeat 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero-content h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #111111;
}
.hero-content h1 .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--accent-light));
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
}
.hero-content .subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #555555;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Hero 3D card */
.hero-3d {
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  min-height: 420px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-card-3d {
  width: 340px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(192,0,0,.15), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-card-3d::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -1px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(192,0,0,.25), transparent, rgba(229,57,53,.15));
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero-stat { text-align: center; padding: 1rem; }
.hero-stat-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); }
.hero-stat-label { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: .25rem; }
.hero-card-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; text-align: center; color: var(--text); }
.hero-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .5rem; justify-content: center; margin-top: 1rem; }
.hero-tag {
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: .72rem;
  padding: .3rem .75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.glow-ring {
  position: absolute;
  width: 340px; height: 340px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  animation: pulsGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.glow-ring-2 {
  width: 420px; height: 420px;
  border-color: rgba(192,0,0,.06);
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

/* Floating icons */
.floating-icons { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none; }
.fi {
  position: absolute;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.18);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(192,0,0,.1);
}
.fi-1 { top: 15%; left: 8%;  animation: floatY 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.fi-2 { top: 30%; right: 5%; animation: floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite 1s; }
.fi-3 { bottom: 25%; left: 5%; animation: floatY 4.5s ease-in-out infinite .5s; }
.fi-4 { top: 60%; right: 8%; animation: floatX 5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.fi-5 { top: 8%;  right: 20%; animation: floatY 3.5s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s; }

/* Scroll indicator */
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute; bottom: 2rem; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
}
.scroll-indicator span { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: 1px; font-family: var(--font-mono); }
.scroll-mouse {
  width: 24px; height: 38px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(192,0,0,.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
}
.scroll-wheel {
  width: 3px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  animation: floatY 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* ============================================================
   SEARCH BAR
   ============================================================ */
.search-section {
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-top: 0;
  padding-top: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  background: #fff;
}
.search-bar-glass {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(192,0,0,.12), 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.search-bar-glass .form-control,
.search-bar-glass .form-select {
  background: #FFF5F5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.15);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: .7rem 1rem;
  font-size: .9rem;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 160px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.search-bar-glass .form-control::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.search-bar-glass .form-control:focus,
.search-bar-glass .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192,0,0,.1);
  background: #fff;
  outline: none;
}
.search-bar-glass .form-select option { background: #fff; color: var(--text); }
.search-divider { width: 1px; height: 36px; background: rgba(192,0,0,.15); }

/* stats section removed */

/* ============================================================
   UNIVERSITY CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.uni-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.uni-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.uni-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent-light));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform-origin: left;
}
.uni-card:hover { border-color: rgba(192,0,0,.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-red); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.uni-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.uni-logo-wrap {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.15);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.uni-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; color: var(--text); }
.uni-badges { display: flex; gap: .5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.badge-glass {
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: .7rem;
  padding: .2rem .6rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.badge-ugc { background: rgba(0,140,0,.08); border-color: rgba(0,140,0,.2); color: #1a7a1a; }
.uni-fee { font-size: .95rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.uni-fee strong { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.uni-actions { display: flex; gap: .75rem; }

/* ============================================================
   COMPARISON TABLE
   ============================================================ */
.comparison-section { background: var(--bg2); }
.comparison-wrapper { overflow-x: auto; }
.comp-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  min-width: 700px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.comp-table th {
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.08);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(192,0,0,.15);
  font-size: .875rem;
}
.comp-table td {
  padding: .9rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.05);
  font-size: .875rem;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.comp-table tr:hover td { background: rgba(192,0,0,.03); }
.comp-table tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.check-yes { color: #1a7a1a; font-weight: 600; }
.check-no  { color: #C00000; }

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE
   ============================================================ */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.why-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}
.why-card:hover { border-color: rgba(192,0,0,.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-red); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.why-icon {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.07);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(192,0,0,.18);
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary)); transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.why-card h4 { font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .5rem; color: var(--text); }
.why-card p  { font-size: .875rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   COURSES CAROUSEL
   ============================================================ */
.courses-section { background: var(--bg2); }
.course-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.course-card:hover { border-color: rgba(192,0,0,.35); box-shadow: var(--shadow-red); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.course-emoji { font-size: 2.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.course-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; color: var(--text); }
.course-meta  { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.course-tag   { display: inline-block; background: rgba(192,0,0,.08); color: var(--primary); font-size: .7rem; padding: .2rem .6rem; border-radius: 50px; margin-top: .5rem; font-family: var(--font-mono); }

/* Slider */
.slider-wrapper { overflow: hidden; }
.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
}
.slider-track .course-card { flex: 0 0 280px; }
.slider-controls { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: .75rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.slider-btn {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.slider-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--primary); }
.slider-dots { display: flex; gap: .5rem; align-items: center; }
.slider-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.slider-dot.active { background: var(--primary); width: 20px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS
   ============================================================ */
.process-timeline { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; position: relative; }
.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 32px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent-light), var(--primary));
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: .3;
}
.process-step { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; flex: 1; }
.step-number {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(192,0,0,.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.process-step:hover .step-number { transform: scale(1.15); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(192,0,0,.5); }
.step-icon  { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.step-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; color: var(--text); }
.step-desc  { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.testi-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.testi-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute; top: 0px; left: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 5rem;
  color: rgba(192,0,0,.12); line-height: 1;
}
.testi-card:hover { border-color: rgba(192,0,0,.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-red); }
.testi-stars { color: #E8A000; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.testi-text  { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-name { font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text); }
.testi-course { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--primary); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

/* ---- Two-column section grids ---- */
.two-col-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.two-col-grid-start {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ============================================================
   SUCCESS STORIES
   ============================================================ */
.stories-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.story-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--bg3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.12);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}
.story-thumb {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(192,0,0,.15), rgba(229,57,53,.1));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.story-card:hover .story-thumb { transform: scale(1.05); background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(192,0,0,.25), rgba(229,57,53,.18)); }
.play-btn {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.play-circle {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #fff;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(192,0,0,.4);
}
.story-card:hover .play-circle { transform: scale(1.15); background: var(--secondary); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(192,0,0,.5); }
.story-overlay {
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(255,255,255,.95), transparent);
}
.story-name   { font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text); }
.story-course { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--primary); font-family: var(--font-mono); }

/* ============================================================
   SCHOLARSHIP
   ============================================================ */
.scholarship-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0F0 0%, #FFF8F8 60%, #fff 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.12);
}
.scholarship-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem;
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  color: var(--primary);
  padding: .4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: .8rem; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.elig-form .form-control,
.elig-form .form-select {
  background: #FFF5F5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.15);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.elig-form .form-control::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.elig-form .form-control:focus,
.elig-form .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192,0,0,.1);
  outline: none; background: #fff;
}
.elig-form .form-select option { background: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   COUNSELLING FORM
   ============================================================ */
.counsel-section { background: var(--bg2); }
.counsel-form .form-control,
.counsel-form .form-select,
.counsel-form textarea {
  background: #FFF5F5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.15);
  color: var(--text);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.counsel-form .form-control::placeholder,
.counsel-form textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.counsel-form .form-control:focus,
.counsel-form .form-select:focus,
.counsel-form textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192,0,0,.1); outline: none; background: #fff;
}
.counsel-form .form-select option { background: #fff; }
.counsel-form .row { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: rgba(192,0,0,.3); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(192,0,0,.1); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%; text-align: left;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-q:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-icon { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.2rem; transition: var(--transition); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .4s ease, padding .3s ease;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 300px; padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG
   ============================================================ */
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem; }
.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.05);
}
.blog-card:hover { border-color: rgba(192,0,0,.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow-red); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.blog-thumb {
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(192,0,0,.12) 0%, rgba(255,240,240,1) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.blog-cat {
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.08); color: var(--primary);
  font-size: .72rem; padding: .2rem .7rem;
  border-radius: 50px; display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: .75rem; font-family: var(--font-mono);
}
.blog-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .5rem; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text); }
.blog-meta  { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER
   ============================================================ */
.newsletter-section { padding: 60px 0; }
.newsletter-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF0F0, #fff, #FFF5F5);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(192,0,0,.15);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(192,0,0,.08);
}
.newsletter-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -50%; left: -50%;
  width: 200%; height: 200%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,0,0,.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
  animation: rotateSlow 20s linear infinite;
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1; max-width: 380px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  color: var(--text); border-radius: 50px;
  padding: .8rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: .95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); outline: none; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192,0,0,.1); }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.site-footer {
  background: #1A0000;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
  padding-top: 60px;
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 3rem; margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff, var(--accent-light));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.footer-about { font-size: .875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.social-links { display: flex; gap: .75rem; }
.social-link {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.4);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: .9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-link:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-col-title { font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; color: #fff; }
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .6rem; }
.footer-links a { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); transition: var(--transition); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); padding-left: .5rem; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .75rem; margin-bottom: .9rem; }
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--accent-light); margin-top: .2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-item span { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
  font-size: .825rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--accent-light); }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   FLOATING ELEMENTS
   ============================================================ */
.whatsapp-fab {
  position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px;
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem; color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.4);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  animation: heartbeat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.whatsapp-fab:hover { transform: scale(1.12); box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37,211,102,.6); color: #fff; }

.backtop-fab {
  position: fixed; bottom: 30px; left: 30px;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer; z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(192,0,0,.35);
}
.backtop-fab.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.backtop-fab:hover { background: var(--secondary); transform: translateY(-4px); }

/* ============================================================
   POPUPS
   ============================================================ */
.popup-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.popup-overlay.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.popup-box {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  width: min(500px, 95vw);
  max-height: 92vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(.9); transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.popup-overlay.show .popup-box { transform: scale(1); }
.popup-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem;
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary); cursor: pointer; font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.popup-close:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.popup-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.6rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; color: var(--text); }
.popup-sub   { color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .875rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.popup-form .form-control,
.popup-form .form-select {
  background: #FFF5F5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.15);
  color: var(--text); border-radius: 12px;
  padding: .75rem 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.popup-form .form-control::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }
.popup-form .form-control:focus,
.popup-form .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary); outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(192,0,0,.1); background: #fff;
}
.popup-form .form-select option { background: #fff; color: var(--text); }
.success-msg {
  display: none;
  text-align: center; padding: 2rem 0;
}
.success-msg .check-icon {
  font-size: 3.5rem; color: #1a7a1a; margin-bottom: 1rem;
  animation: bounceIn .6s ease;
}

/* ============================================================
   VIDEO POPUP
   ============================================================ */
.video-popup {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.85);
  z-index: 20000;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; transition: opacity .3s;
}
.video-popup.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.video-popup iframe { width: min(800px, 95vw); aspect-ratio: 16/9; border-radius: 12px; }
.video-close {
  position: absolute; top: 1.5rem; right: 1.5rem;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer; border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.video-close:hover { background: var(--secondary); transform: scale(1.1); }

/* ============================================================
   MISC
   ============================================================ */
.tag-pill {
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.18);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: .75rem; padding: .3rem .85rem;
  border-radius: 50px; font-family: var(--font-mono);
  display: inline-block; margin: .25rem;
}

.shimmer-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent-light) 50%, var(--primary) 100%);
  background-size: 200% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: shimmer 3s linear infinite;
}

.accent-line {
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), transparent);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

/* Trust bar */
.trust-bar {
  background: rgba(192,0,0,.05);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(192,0,0,.1);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trust-marquee { display: flex; gap: 3rem; animation: wave 20s linear infinite; white-space: nowrap; }
.trust-item { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .5rem; }
.trust-item i { color: var(--primary); }