/* ROOT VARIABLES */
:root {
    /* Colors */
    --primary-blue: #284eaf;
    --light-blue: #4a7fe8;
    --dark-blue: #1e3a8a;
    --btn-blue: #2563eb;
    --white: #fff;
    --overlay-bg: rgba(240, 248, 255, 0.6);
    --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);

    /* Typography */

    --font-primary: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    --font-heading: 'League Gothic', sans-serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --nav-padding: 10px 60px;
    --card-padding: 24px 28px;
    --btn-padding: 14px 36px;

    /* Sizes */
    --hero-height: 100vh;
    --logo-height: 65px;
    --stat-icon-size: 48px;
    --border-radius: 14px;
    --btn-border-radius: 50px;

    /* Hero text sizes */
    --hero-title-size: 56px;
    --hero-subtitle-size: 20px;

    /* Stat sizes */
    --stat-number-size: 24px;
    --stat-label-size: 15px;

    /* Nav sizes */
    --nav-font-size: 15px;

    /* Pathway section */
    --pathway-bg: #f8f9fa;
    --pathway-card-border: #2e50a8;
    --pathway-icon-bg: rgba(45, 91, 189, 0.1);

    /* Destination section */
    --destination-bg: linear-gradient(180deg, #a8d5ff 0%, #d4e9ff 100%);

    /* Why choose section */
    --why-choose-bg: #2e50a8;
    --highlight-yellow: #ffd700;
    --check-icon-color: #ffd700;

    /* Success stories section */
    --success-bg: #e8f1fc;
    --quote-color: #b8c9e0;
    --testimonial-text-color: #333;

    /* Footer section */
    --footer-bg: #1e3a72;
    --footer-text: #ffffff;
    --footer-link-hover: #ffd700;
    --social-facebook: #1877f2;
    --social-instagram: #e4405f;
}

/* GLOBAL STYLES */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* HEADER */
.navbar {
    z-index: 1000;
    background: transparent;
    padding: var(--nav-padding) !important;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.navbar-brand img {
    height: var(--logo-height);
}

.navbar-nav {
    gap: 35px !important;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--nav-font-size);
    color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--light-blue) !important;
}

/* Dropdown Menu Styling */
.navbar .dropdown-menu {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    padding: 15px 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
}

/* Show dropdown on hover - Desktop only */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .navbar .dropdown-menu {
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(10px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        display: block;
    }

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

    .navbar .dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle::after {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
}

/* Mobile dropdown - click based (Bootstrap default) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .navbar .dropdown-menu {
        background: rgba(245, 247, 250, 0.95);
        box-shadow: none;
        border-radius: 10px;
        padding: 10px 0;
        margin-top: 5px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(45, 91, 189, 0.1);
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-menu.show {
        display: block;
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-item {
        padding: 10px 20px;
        border-radius: 0;
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
        padding-left: 25px;
        background: rgba(45, 91, 189, 0.08);
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-item i {
        font-size: 11px;
    }
}

.navbar .dropdown-item {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 12px 25px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.navbar .dropdown-item i {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--light-blue);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(40, 66, 162, 0.1), rgba(41, 108, 222, 0.1));
    color: var(--light-blue);
    padding-left: 30px;
}

.navbar .dropdown-item:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.navbar .dropdown-toggle::after {
    margin-left: 6px;
    vertical-align: middle;
    border-top: 5px solid;
    border-right: 5px solid transparent;
    border-left: 5px solid transparent;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

/* Navbar Toggler Styling */
.navbar-toggler {
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 8px 12px;
}

.navbar-toggler:focus {
    box-shadow: none;
    outline: none;
}

.navbar-toggler-icon {
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='%232d5bbd' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

/* HERO */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: var(--hero-height);
    background: url("../images/aaera_images/banner.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100vh;
    padding-top: 80px;
    /* Account for fixed navbar */
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

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

.hero-inner .row {
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--hero-title-size);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-content p {
    font-size: var(--hero-subtitle-size);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* BUTTON */
.hero-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2842a2, #296cde, #007abf);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: var(--btn-padding);
    border-radius: var(--btn-border-radius);
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    border: none;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-transform: capitalize;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(40, 66, 162, 0.3);
}

a.btn.hero-btn {
    width: 50% !important;
}

.hero-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(40, 66, 162, 0.4);
    color: var(--white);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #296cde, #007abf, #2842a2);
}

/* HERO IMAGE */
.hero-image {
    text-align: end;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: flex-end;
    align-self: flex-end;
}

.hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 450px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 500px;
    margin-bottom: -5px;
    position: relative;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* STATS */
.stats-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 60px 0 30px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
}

section.stats-wrapper {
    margin-top: -50px;
}

.stats-cards {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: -135px;
}

.stat-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: var(--card-padding);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    gap: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.stat-card i {
    font-size: var(--stat-icon-size);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    min-width: 50px;
}

.stat-text h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--stat-number-size);
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 400;
}

.stat-text p {
    font-size: var(--stat-label-size);
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 500;
}



.stat-card i,
.stat-icon {
    font-size: var(--stat-icon-size);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    min-width: 50px;
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    section.stats-wrapper {
        margin-top: -82px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    section.stats-wrapper {
        margin-top: -108px;
    }
}


/* PATHWAY SECTION */
.pathway-section {
    background: var(--pathway-bg);
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.pathway-header {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.pathway-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.pathway-header p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

.pathway-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--pathway-card-border);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 180px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pathway-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(45, 91, 189, 0.15);
}

.pathway-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.pathway-icon i,
.pathway-icon img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.pathway-icon i {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}


.pathway-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: bold;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* DESTINATION SECTION */
.destination-section {
    background: url("images/cloud-blue-sky.avif") center/cover no-repeat;
    background-attachment: fixed;
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.destination-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(135, 206, 250, 0.3);
}

.destination-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.destination-header {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.destination-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.destination-header p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 400;
    margin: 0;
}

.destination-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    height: 250px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.destination-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.destination-card>img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.destination-card:hover>img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.destination-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: -110px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 8px 12px;
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .destination-overlay {
        bottom: -60px;
    }
}

.flag-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    align-self: flex-end;
}

.destination-overlay h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 0;
    text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* WHY CHOOSE AAERA SECTION */
.why-choose-section {
    background: var(--why-choose-bg);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-choose-content-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 80px 30px 80px 0;
    padding-left: calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 12px);
}

.why-choose-content {
    color: var(--white);
    max-width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .why-choose-content-wrapper {
        padding-left: calc((100vw - 1320px) / 2 + 12px);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1399.98px) {
    .why-choose-content-wrapper {
        padding-left: calc((100vw - 1140px) / 2 + 12px);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .why-choose-content-wrapper {
        padding-left: calc((100vw - 960px) / 2 + 12px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .why-choose-content-wrapper {
        padding: 60px 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .why-choose-content-wrapper {
        padding: 50px 20px;
    }
}

.why-choose-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.why-choose-content .subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 400;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.features-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 35px 0;
}


.courses-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #333;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.features-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 17px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.courses-list li i {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-right: 15px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.features-list li i {
    color: var(--check-icon-color);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-right: 15px;
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.features-list li .highlight {
    background: var(--highlight-yellow);
    color: #333;
    padding: 2px 6px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.discover-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--white);
    padding-bottom: 5px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.discover-btn:hover {
    color: var(--highlight-yellow);
    border-bottom-color: var(--highlight-yellow);
}

.discover-btn i {
    margin-left: 8px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.discover-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.why-choose-image {
    /* background: var(--white); */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    /* padding: 40px; */
}

.why-choose-image img {
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    /*margin-top: 216px;*/
    height: auto;
    /* max-height: 420px; */
    object-fit: contain;
}


/* Responsive for why-choose-image */
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
    .why-choose-image img {
        max-height: 800px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1400px) and (max-width: 1599.98px) {
    .why-choose-image img {
        max-height: 800px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1399.98px) {
    .why-choose-image img {
        max-height: 600px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .why-choose-image img {
        max-height: 420px;
    }
}

/* SUCCESS STORIES SECTION */
.success-stories-section {
    background: var(--success-bg);
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.success-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.success-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 35px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 60px;
    color: var(--quote-color);
    opacity: 0.4;
}

.left-quote {
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
}

.right-quote {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
}

.testimonial-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 25px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.student-image {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.student-image img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid var(--primary-blue);
}

.testimonial-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.testimonial-text p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--testimonial-text-color);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.student-info h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.student-info .student-label {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.country-flag {
    width: 30px;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 3px;
}

/* CONTACT MODAL STYLING */
.contact-modal-content {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.contact-modal-content .modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--light-blue));
    border: none;
    padding: 25px 30px;
    position: relative;
}

.contact-modal-content .modal-header-content {
    color: var(--white);
}

.contact-modal-content .modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.contact-modal-content .modal-title i {
    font-size: 28px;
}

.contact-modal-content .modal-header-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-modal-content .btn-close {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 12px;
    opacity: 1;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-modal-content .btn-close:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.contact-modal-content .modal-body {
    padding: 30px;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.contact-modal-content .form-control {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border: 2px solid #e0e7f1;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: var(--white);
}

.contact-modal-content .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(40, 78, 175, 0.1);
    background: var(--white);
    outline: none;
}

.contact-modal-content .form-control::placeholder {
    color: #999;
}

.contact-modal-content .form-select {
    cursor: pointer;
    color: #555;
}

.contact-modal-content .form-select option {
    padding: 10px;
}

.contact-modal-content .submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.contact-modal-content .submit-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-modal-content .submit-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Modal Animation */
.modal.fade .modal-dialog {
    transform: scale(0.9) translateY(-50px);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-out;
}

.modal.show .modal-dialog {
    transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* ABOUT PAGE STYLES */
.about-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--light-blue));
    padding: 180px 0 100px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url("../images/aaera_images/banner.jpg") center/cover no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.about-hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-blue) 40%, transparent 100%);
}

.about-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 64px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-hero-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-section {
    padding: 35px 0;
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.about-intro {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.about-text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 42px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.about-text p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Leadership Section */
.leadership-section {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 38px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.section-header p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
}

.leader-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-blue);
}

.leader-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.leader-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--light-blue));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.leader-icon i {
    font-size: 30px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.leader-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}


.leader-image {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.leader-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid #1a365d;
}


.leader-title {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--light-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.leader-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Mission Section */
.mission-section {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.mission-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue), var(--light-blue));
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 50px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.mission-card h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.mission-card h2 i {
    font-size: 32px;
}

.mission-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* Services Highlight */
.services-highlight {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.highlight-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.highlight-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700, #ffb800);
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.highlight-icon i {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.highlight-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.highlight-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Closing Statement */
.closing-statement {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.closing-content {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    position: relative;
}

.closing-content i {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: var(--light-blue);
    opacity: 0.3;
}

.closing-content p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 20px 0;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

/* Certifications Section */
.certifications-section {
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.certificate-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.certificate-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.certificate-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.certificate-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    bottom: 15px;
    background: rgba(40, 66, 162, 0.7);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.certificate-overlay i {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 40px;
    transform: scale(0.5);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.certificate-card:hover .certificate-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.certificate-card:hover .certificate-overlay i {
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Certificate Modal */
.certificate-modal-content {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.certificate-modal-content .modal-header {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--white);
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: 15px 20px;
}

.certificate-modal-content .modal-header .modal-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.certificate-modal-content .modal-header .btn-close {
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.certificate-modal-content .modal-body {
    padding: 20px;
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.certificate-modal-content .modal-body img {
    max-height: 70vh;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* About Page Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .about-hero {
        padding: 140px 0 80px;
    }

    .about-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 48px;
    }

    .about-text h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .mission-card {
        padding: 35px;
    }

    .mission-card h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .about-hero {
        padding: 120px 0 60px;
    }

    .about-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .about-hero-content p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .about-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .about-text h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .leader-card,
    .highlight-card {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .mission-card {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .closing-content {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .closing-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .certificate-card img {
        height: 150px;
    }
}

/* FOOTER SECTION */
.footer-section {
    background: var(--footer-bg);
    color: var(--footer-text);
    padding: 60px 0 0;
}

.footer-brand {
    padding-right: 20px;
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 65px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.footer-description {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.social-icons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.social-link {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.social-link.facebook {
    background: var(--social-facebook);
}

.social-link.instagram {
    background: var(--social-instagram);
}

.social-link.youtube {
    background: #FF0000;
}

.social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.footer-links h4,
.footer-contact h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer-links ul,
.footer-contact ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links ul li a {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--footer-link-hover);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-links ul li a i {
    font-size: 10px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.footer-contact ul li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.footer-contact ul li i {
    color: var(--footer-link-hover);
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact ul li a {
    color: var(--footer-text);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--footer-link-hover);
}

.footer-copyright {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    padding: 20px 0;
    margin-top: 50px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-copyright p {
    font-family: var(--font-primary);
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--footer-text);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS */

/* Tablets and below (992px) */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    :root {
        --hero-title-size: 44px;
        --hero-subtitle-size: 18px;
        --logo-height: 55px;
        --nav-padding: 15px 30px;
        --nav-font-size: 14px;
    }

    .navbar {
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .navbar-collapse {
        background: var(--white);
        padding: 20px;
        margin-top: 15px;
        border-radius: 15px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        max-height: 80vh;
        overflow-y: auto;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 15px;
        right: 15px;
        width: calc(100% - 30px);
    }

    .navbar-nav {
        gap: 5px !important;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-item {
        text-align: center;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(45, 91, 189, 0.1);
        padding: 8px 0;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
        padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        padding: 10px 15px !important;
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-link:hover {
        background: rgba(45, 91, 189, 0.1);
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .navbar-toggler {
        border: 2px solid var(--primary-blue);
        padding: 6px 10px;
    }

    .navbar-toggler-icon {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 120px;
        min-height: auto;
        padding-bottom: 140px;
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
        height: auto;
    }

    .hero-section .row {
        align-items: center;
    }

    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 42px;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 17px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .hero-image {
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center;
        margin-top: 20px;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        max-width: 320px;
        height: auto;
        max-height: 400px;
        margin-bottom: -80px;
    }

    .stats-wrapper {
        margin-top: -80px;
    }

    .stats-cards {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .pathway-header h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .pathway-header p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .pathway-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .destination-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .destination-header p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .destination-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
        background-attachment: scroll;
    }

    .destination-card {
        height: 150px;
    }

    .destination-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .flag-icon {
        width: 24px;
    }

    .why-choose-content {
        padding: 60px 40px;
    }

    .why-choose-content h2 {
        font-size: 40px;
    }

    .why-choose-content .subtitle {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .features-list li {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .discover-btn {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .why-choose-image {
        min-height: 400px;
    }

    /* Make why choose section stack on tablets */
    .why-choose-section .row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .why-choose-section .col-lg-7,
    .why-choose-section .col-lg-5 {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .success-header h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 35px 30px;
    }

    .quote-icon {
        font-size: 50px;
    }

    .footer-section {
        padding: 50px 0 0;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .footer-links,
    .footer-contact {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
}

/* Mobile devices (768px) */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    :root {
        --hero-title-size: 32px;
        --hero-subtitle-size: 15px;
        --stat-number-size: 22px;
        --stat-label-size: 14px;
        --stat-icon-size: 42px;
        --btn-padding: 12px 28px;
        --logo-height: 45px;
    }

    .navbar {
        padding: 10px 15px !important;
    }

    .navbar-brand img {
        height: 45px;
    }

    .navbar-collapse {
        padding: 15px;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }

    .nav-item {
        padding: 6px 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 14px !important;
        padding: 8px 12px !important;
    }

    .navbar-toggler {
        padding: 5px 8px;
        border-width: 1.5px;
    }

    .navbar-toggler-icon {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 100px;
        padding-bottom: 50px;
        padding-left: 15px;
        padding-right: 15px;
        height: auto;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-section .row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
        order: 1;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 32px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 12px 28px;
        width: auto;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .hero-image {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        max-width: 280px;
        height: auto;
        max-height: 350px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .stats-wrapper {
        margin-top: 0;
        padding: 30px 0;
    }

    .stats-cards {
        margin-top: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .pathway-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .pathway-header p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .pathway-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
        min-height: 160px;
    }

    .pathway-icon {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }

    .pathway-icon i {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .pathway-card h4 {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .destination-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .destination-header p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .destination-card {
        height: 140px;
    }

    .destination-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .flag-icon {
        width: 22px;
    }

    .why-choose-content {
        padding: 50px 30px;
    }

    .why-choose-content h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .why-choose-content .subtitle {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .features-list li {
        font-size: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .features-list li i {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .why-choose-image {
        display: none;
    }

    .success-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 30px 25px;
    }

    .quote-icon {
        font-size: 45px;
    }

    .student-image img {
        width: 85px;
        height: 85px;
    }

    .testimonial-text p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .student-info h5 {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .student-info .student-label {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .country-flag {
        width: 20px;
    }

    .footer-section {
        padding: 40px 0 0;
    }

    .footer-links h4,
    .footer-contact h4 {
        font-size: 18px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .footer-links ul li a {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .footer-contact ul li {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .footer-copyright {
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .footer-copyright p {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

/* Small mobile (576px) */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    :root {
        --hero-title-size: 26px;
        --hero-subtitle-size: 14px;
        --stat-number-size: 18px;
        --stat-label-size: 12px;
        --stat-icon-size: 36px;
        --logo-height: 40px;
        --nav-padding: 10px 12px;
    }

    .navbar {
        padding: 8px 12px !important;
    }

    .navbar-brand img {
        height: 40px;
    }

    .navbar-collapse {
        padding: 12px;
        margin-top: 8px;
        left: 10px;
        right: 10px;
        width: calc(100% - 20px);
    }

    .navbar-nav {
        gap: 3px !important;
    }

    .nav-item {
        padding: 5px 0;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 13px !important;
        padding: 8px 10px !important;
    }

    .navbar-toggler {
        padding: 4px 6px;
        border-width: 1.5px;
    }

    .navbar-toggler-icon {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 100px;
        padding-bottom: 50px;
        padding-left: 15px;
        padding-right: 15px;
        height: auto;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px 10px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 28px;
        line-height: 1.25;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 12px 25px;
    }

    a.btn.hero-btn {
        width: auto !important;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .hero-image {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        max-width: 200px;
        height: auto;
        max-height: 250px;
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .pathway-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .pathway-header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .pathway-header p {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .pathway-card {
        padding: 25px 15px;
        min-height: 150px;
    }

    .pathway-icon {
        width: 65px;
        height: 65px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .pathway-icon i {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .pathway-card h4 {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .destination-section {
        padding: 50px 0;
    }

    .destination-header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .destination-header p {
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .destination-card {
        height: 165px;
    }

    .destination-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .destination-overlay {
        padding: 10px 12px;
    }

    .flag-icon {
        width: 20px;
    }

    .why-choose-content {
        padding: 40px 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .why-choose-content h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .why-choose-content .subtitle {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .features-list {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .features-list li {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .features-list li i {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .discover-btn {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .why-choose-image {
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    .success-stories-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .success-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .success-header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }

    .testimonial-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .quote-icon {
        font-size: 40px;
    }

    .left-quote {
        top: 15px;
        left: 15px;
    }

    .right-quote {
        bottom: 15px;
        right: 15px;
    }

    .student-image img {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
    }

    .testimonial-text p {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .student-info h5 {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .student-info .student-label {
        font-size: 12px;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .footer-section {
        padding: 35px 0 0;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        text-align: left;
        padding-right: 0;
    }

    .footer-description {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .social-icons {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .footer-links,
    .footer-contact {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .footer-links ul li a,
    .footer-contact ul li {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .footer-links h4,
    .footer-contact h4 {
        font-size: 17px;
    }

    .footer-copyright {
        margin-top: 35px;
    }

    .footer-copyright p {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* Extra small devices (400px) */
@media (max-width: 399.98px) {
    :root {
        --hero-title-size: 22px;
        --hero-subtitle-size: 13px;
        --btn-padding: 8px 20px;
        --logo-height: 35px;
    }

    .navbar {
        padding: 6px 10px !important;
    }

    .navbar-brand img {
        height: 35px;
    }

    .navbar-collapse {
        padding: 10px;
        margin-top: 6px;
        left: 8px;
        right: 8px;
        width: calc(100% - 16px);
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 12px !important;
        padding: 6px 8px !important;
    }

    .navbar-toggler {
        padding: 3px 5px;
    }

    .navbar-toggler-icon {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-item {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 8px 15px;
    }

    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 90px;
        padding-bottom: 140px;
        padding-left: 15px;
        padding-right: 15px;
        height: auto;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 15px 5px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 24px;
        line-height: 1.3;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.5;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 10px 22px;
    }

    a.btn.hero-btn {
        width: auto !important;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .stat-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 15px 10px;
    }

    .stat-card i {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .stat-text h4 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .stat-text p {
        font-size: 11px;
    }

    .hero-image {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        max-width: 160px;
        height: auto;
        max-height: 200px;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .pathway-header h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .pathway-card h4 {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .destination-header h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .destination-card {
        height: 120px;
    }

    .destination-overlay h3 {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .flag-icon {
        width: 18px;
    }

    .why-choose-content {
        padding: 35px 15px;
    }

    .why-choose-content h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .why-choose-content .subtitle {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .features-list li {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .discover-btn {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .why-choose-image {
        min-height: 250px;
    }

    .success-header h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }

    .quote-icon {
        font-size: 35px;
    }

    .student-image img {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        border: 3px solid var(--primary-blue);
    }

    .testimonial-text p {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .student-info h5 {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .footer-section {
        padding: 30px 0 0;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        height: 45px;
    }

    .footer-tagline {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .footer-description {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .social-link {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .footer-links h4,
    .footer-contact h4 {
        font-size: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }

    .footer-links ul li a {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .footer-contact ul li {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .footer-contact ul li i {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .footer-copyright {
        margin-top: 30px;
        padding: 15px 0;
    }

    .footer-copyright p {
        font-size: 11px;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   ENHANCED RESPONSIVE STYLES
   ======================================== */

/* Extra Large Desktop (1600px and up) */
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 72px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        max-width: 520px;
        max-height: 580px;
    }
}

/* Large Desktop (1400px and up) */
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .container {
        max-width: 1320px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 64px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 20px;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        max-width: 480px;
        max-height: 550px;
    }

    .why-choose-content {
        padding: 100px 80px;
    }

    .stats-cards {
        padding: 0;
    }
}

/* Medium-Large Desktop (1200px to 1399px) */
@media (min-width: 1200px) and (max-width: 1399.98px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 52px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        max-width: 420px;
        max-height: 480px;
    }
}

/* Standard Desktop (992px to 1199px) - Prevent stacking */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 44px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        max-width: 360px;
        max-height: 420px;
    }

    .hero-inner .row {
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    }
}

/* Landscape tablets */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) and (orientation: landscape) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: 100px;
        padding-bottom: 100px;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        max-width: 280px;
        margin-bottom: -60px;
    }

    .why-choose-image {
        min-height: 350px;
    }
}

/* Portrait tablets */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) and (orientation: portrait) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-image {
        margin-top: 30px;
        margin-bottom: 130px;
    }
}

/* Fix for mobile landscape */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) and (orientation: landscape) {
    .hero-section {
        padding-top: 80px;
        padding-bottom: 80px;
    }

    .hero-image img {
        max-width: 200px;
        margin-bottom: -40px;
    }

    .stats-wrapper {
        margin-top: -40px;
    }

    .why-choose-section .row {
        flex-direction: row !important;
    }

    .why-choose-content {
        padding: 40px 25px;
    }

    .why-choose-image {
        min-height: 300px;
    }
}

/* Touch device optimizations */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {

    .hero-btn:hover,
    .stat-card:hover,
    .pathway-card:hover,
    .destination-card:hover,
    .testimonial-card:hover,
    .social-link:hover {
        transform: none;
    }

    .destination-card:hover img {
        transform: none;
    }

    .footer-links ul li a:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* High DPI / Retina displays */
@media (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2),
(min-resolution: 192dpi) {
    .hero-section {
        background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1436491865332-7a61a109cc05?w=2400");
    }
}

/* Reduce motion for accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}

/* Print styles */
@media print {

    .navbar,
    .hero-btn,
    .social-icons {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .hero-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding: 20px 0;
        background: none;
    }

    .hero-overlay {
        display: none;
    }

    body {
        color: #000;
    }
}

/* Fix iOS Safari issues */
@supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: -webkit-fill-available;
    }
}

/* Smooth scrolling for all devices */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Better tap targets on mobile */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .nav-link,
    .hero-btn,
    .discover-btn,
    .footer-links ul li a,
    .footer-contact ul li a {
        min-height: 30px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
    }
}



@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .footer-links ul li {
      margin-bottom: 0px;
}
}

/* Fix container padding on mobile */
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
        /* padding-top: 40px; */
    }
}

/* Fix stat cards for very small screens */
@media (max-width: 350px) {
    .stat-card {
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .stat-card i {
        font-size: 36px;
        min-width: 40px;
    }

    .stat-text h4 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .stat-text p {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .pathway-header h2,
    .destination-header h2,
    .success-header h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .why-choose-content h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
}



/* ===============Blog styles================= */

/* HERO SECTION */
.hero {
    background: var(--destination-bg);
    padding: 120px 20px 80px;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-bg {
    padding: 15px 20px 80px;
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-bg {
        padding: 0;
    }
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}


@media (max-width: 1440px) and (min-width: 1280px) {
    section.stats-wrapper {
        margin-top: -40px;
    }
}


/* CATEGORY FILTER */
.categories {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.category-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.category-btn {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--primary-blue);
    border-radius: var(--btn-border-radius);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.category-btn:hover,
.category-btn.active {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2842a2, #296cde, #007abf);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* BLOG GRID */
.blog-section {
    padding: 35px 20px;
    background: var(--pathway-bg);
}


@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .blog-section {
    padding: 80px 10px;
  }
}


.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 35px;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.blog-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.blog-content {
    padding: var(--card-padding);
}

.blog-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.blog-category {
    background: var(--pathway-icon-bg);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-date {
    color: #666;
}

.blog-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-excerpt {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.read-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--btn-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: gap 0.3s;
}

.read-more:hover {
    gap: 12px;
}

/* FEATURED POST */
.featured-post {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
}

.featured-image {
    min-height: 400px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.featured-content {
    padding: 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.featured-badge {
    background: var(--highlight-yellow);
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.featured-content h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.featured-content p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.featured-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2842a2, #296cde, #007abf);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: var(--btn-padding);
    border-radius: var(--btn-border-radius);
    border: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    width: fit-content;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
}

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

/* NEWSLETTER */
.newsletter {
    background: var(--why-choose-bg);
    padding: 60px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
}

.newsletter h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.newsletter p {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.newsletter-form {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 250px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--btn-border-radius);
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    padding: 16px 40px;
    background: var(--highlight-yellow);
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--btn-border-radius);
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}



/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 968px) {
    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .featured-post {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .featured-image {
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    .featured-content {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .featured-content h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 150px 20px 60px;
    }

    .hero h1 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .hero p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .newsletter h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .newsletter-form input,
    .newsletter-form button {
        width: 100%;
    }
}



/* =================== Blog post styles ==================== */

/* BREADCRUMB */
.breadcrumb {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
    padding: 30px 20px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    /* Ensure it appears below fixed navbar */
    margin-top: 100px;
}

.breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--light-blue);
}

.breadcrumb span {
    color: #666;
    margin: 0 8px;
}

/* ARTICLE CONTAINER */
.article-container {
    padding: 20px;
}

/* ARTICLE HEADER */
.article-header {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.article-category {
    background: var(--pathway-icon-bg);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-header h1 {
    font-size: 42px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.article-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 2px solid var(--pathway-bg);
}

.meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.author-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--destination-bg);
}

.author-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.author-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* FEATURED IMAGE */
.featured-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    margin: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* ARTICLE CONTENT */
.article-content {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.article-content h2 {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin: 40px 0 20px 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.article-content h2:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.article-content h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin: 30px 0 15px 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.article-content p {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.article-content ul,
.article-content ol {
    margin: 20px 0 20px 30px;
}

.article-content li {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-content blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--btn-blue);
    padding: 20px 30px;
    margin: 30px 0;
    background: var(--success-bg);
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

.highlight-box {
    background: var(--pathway-icon-bg);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    margin: 30px 0;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--btn-blue);
}

.highlight-box h4 {
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

/* TAGS */
.article-tags {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.tags-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.tags-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.tag {
    background: var(--pathway-bg);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

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

/* SHARE SECTION */
.share-section {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.share-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.share-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-btn {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--btn-border-radius);
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.share-btn.facebook {
    background: var(--social-facebook);
}

.share-btn.twitter {
    background: #1da1f2;
}

.share-btn.linkedin {
    background: #0077b5;
}

.share-btn.whatsapp {
    background: #25d366;
}

.share-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* AUTHOR BOX */
.author-box {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
}

.author-box-avatar {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--destination-bg);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-box-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.author-box-content p {
    color: #666;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* RELATED POSTS */
.related-posts {
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.related-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 25px;
}

.related-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    display: block;
}

.related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.related-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.related-content {
    padding: 20px;
}

.related-content h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.related-date {
    color: #999;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* NEWSLETTER CTA */
.newsletter-cta {
    background: var(--why-choose-bg);
    padding: 50px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    margin: 50px 0;
}

.newsletter-cta h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.newsletter-cta p {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.newsletter-form {
    max-width: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.newsletter-form input {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--btn-border-radius);
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
}

.newsletter-form button {
    padding: 14px 30px;
    background: var(--highlight-yellow);
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--btn-border-radius);
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.newsletter-form button:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}


/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 968px) {

    .article-header h1 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .article-content {
        padding: 30px;
    }

    .article-content h2 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .author-box {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    :root {
        --nav-padding: 10px 20px;
    }

    .article-header,
    .article-content {
        padding: 25px;
    }

    .article-header h1 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }

    .featured-image {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .newsletter-cta {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

    .newsletter-form {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .share-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .share-btn {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   TESTIMONIALS PAGE STYLES
======================================== */

.testimonials-page-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.testimonials-intro {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.testimonials-intro h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.testimonials-intro p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Swiper Slider Styles */
.testimonials-swiper {
    padding: 20px 0 60px;
}

.testimonial-slide-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-slide-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.testimonial-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonial-slide-card:hover .testimonial-image-wrapper img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Swiper Navigation */
.testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-next,
.testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-next:after,
.testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-prev:after {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: bold;
}

.testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-next:hover,
.testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-prev:hover {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Swiper Pagination */
.testimonials-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.testimonials-swiper .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    opacity: 1;
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Video Testimonials Section */
.video-testimonials-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--white);
}

.video-testimonials-header {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.video-testimonials-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.video-testimonials-header p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #666;
}

.video-testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.video-testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.video-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.video-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.video-testimonial-card:hover .video-thumbnail img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.play-button {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.play-button i {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.play-button:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
}

.video-info {
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.video-info h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.video-info p {
    color: #666;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* CTA Section */
.testimonial-cta-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-blue) 0%, #1a3a5c 100%);
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cta-content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-btn {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 15px 40px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
}

.cta-btn:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Text Testimonials Section for Testimonials Page */
.text-testimonials-section {
    padding: 35px 0;
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.text-testimonials-section .testimonials-intro {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.text-testimonials-section .testimonials-intro h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.text-testimonials-section .testimonials-intro p {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #666;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.text-testimonials-section .testimonial-card {
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 280px;
}

/* Testimonials Page Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    .testimonials-intro h2,
    .video-testimonials-header h2,
    .cta-content h2,
    .text-testimonials-section .testimonials-intro h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
    }

    .testimonials-page-section,
    .video-testimonials-section,
    .testimonial-cta-section,
    .text-testimonials-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-next,
    .testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-next:after,
    .testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-prev:after {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .text-testimonials-section .testimonial-card {
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {

    .testimonials-intro h2,
    .video-testimonials-header h2,
    .cta-content h2,
    .text-testimonials-section .testimonials-intro h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .testimonials-intro p,
    .video-testimonials-header p,
    .cta-content p,
    .text-testimonials-section .testimonials-intro p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-next,
    .testimonials-swiper .swiper-button-prev {
        display: none;
    }

    .video-thumbnail img {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .play-button {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }

    .play-button i {
        font-size: 18px;
    }

    .text-testimonials-section .testimonial-card {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }

    .text-testimonials-section .testimonial-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .text-testimonials-section .student-image {
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        margin-right: 0;
    }

    .text-testimonials-section .student-info {
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {

    .testimonials-page-section,
    .video-testimonials-section,
    .testimonial-cta-section,
    .text-testimonials-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .testimonials-intro,
    .video-testimonials-header,
    .text-testimonials-section .testimonials-intro {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .cta-btn {
        padding: 12px 30px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .text-testimonials-section .testimonials-intro h2 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .text-testimonials-section .testimonials-intro p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .text-testimonials-section .testimonial-text p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .text-testimonials-section .student-image {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }

    .text-testimonials-section .student-info h5 {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* NEWS PAGE STYLES */
.news-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--dark-blue);
    margin: 40px 0 25px 0;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary-blue);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.news-section-title:first-of-type {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.news-section-title i {
    color: var(--btn-blue);
    font-size: 28px;
}

.news-card .blog-image.news-logo {
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 20px;
    height: 180px;
}

.news-card .blog-content {
    padding: 20px 25px 25px;
}

.news-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.news-card .blog-excerpt {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #666;
}

/* News page responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .news-section-title {
        font-size: 24px;
        margin: 30px 0 20px 0;
    }

    .news-section-title i {
        font-size: 22px;
    }

    .news-card .blog-image.news-logo {
        height: 140px;
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .news-card h3 {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   SAFARI BROWSER COMPATIBILITY FIXES
   ========================================== */

/* Safari-specific fixes using @supports */
@supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {

    /* Fix for background-attachment: fixed not working on iOS Safari */
    .destination-section {
        background-attachment: scroll;
    }

    /* Fix for 100vh issue on iOS Safari (address bar causes issues) */
    .hero-section {
        min-height: -webkit-fill-available;
        height: -webkit-fill-available;
    }
}

@supports not (gap: 35px) {
    .navbar-nav>* {
        margin-right: 35px;
    }

    .navbar-nav>*:last-child {
        margin-right: 0;
    }

    .stat-card {
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }

    .dropdown-item {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
}

/* Safari flexbox fixes */
.stat-card {
    display: -webkit-box;
    display: -webkit-flex;
    display: flex;
    -webkit-box-orient: horizontal;
    -webkit-box-direction: normal;
    -webkit-flex-direction: row;
    flex-direction: row;
}

.hero-content {
    display: -webkit-box;
    display: -webkit-flex;
    display: flex;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-box-direction: normal;
    -webkit-flex-direction: column;
    flex-direction: column;
    -webkit-box-pack: center;
    -webkit-justify-content: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-image {
    display: -webkit-box;
    display: -webkit-flex;
    display: flex;
    -webkit-box-pack: end;
    -webkit-justify-content: flex-end;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    -webkit-box-align: end;
    -webkit-align-items: flex-end;
    align-items: flex-end;
    -webkit-align-self: flex-end;
    align-self: flex-end;
}


/* Mobile devices */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-image {
    display: none;
  }
}


.pathway-card {
    display: -webkit-box;
    display: -webkit-flex;
    display: flex;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-box-direction: normal;
    -webkit-flex-direction: column;
    flex-direction: column;
    -webkit-box-align: center;
    -webkit-align-items: center;
    align-items: center;
    -webkit-box-pack: center;
    -webkit-justify-content: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.destination-overlay {
    display: -webkit-box;
    display: -webkit-flex;
    display: flex;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    -webkit-box-direction: normal;
    -webkit-flex-direction: column;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Safari smooth scrolling */
html {
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

/* Safari button appearance fix */
button,
input[type="submit"] {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
}

/* Safari transform fix for hover effects */
.destination-card,
.pathway-card,
.stat-card,
.blog-card,
.testimonial-card {
    -webkit-transform: translateZ(0);
    transform: translateZ(0);
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

/* Safari transition fixes */
.destination-card>img,
.hero-btn,
.nav-link {
    -webkit-transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Fix for Safari image rendering */
img {
    -webkit-transform: translateZ(0);
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* Safari gradient fix */
.hero-btn {
    background: -webkit-linear-gradient(left, #2842a2, #296cde, #007abf);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2842a2, #296cde, #007abf);
}

.hero-btn:hover {
    background: -webkit-linear-gradient(left, #296cde, #007abf, #2842a2);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #296cde, #007abf, #2842a2);
}

/* ========== SUCCESS POPUP MODAL ========== */
.success-modal-content {
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: none;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.success-modal-content .modal-body {
    padding: 20px;
}

.success-icon {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28a745, #20c997);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: successPop 0.5s ease-out;
}

.success-icon i {
    font-size: 50px;
    color: #fff;
}

@keyframes successPop {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0);
        opacity: 0;
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.2);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.success-modal-content h3 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.success-modal-content p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.success-modal-content .btn {
    padding: 12px 40px;
    font-size: 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

/* ========== ICEF FLOATING BADGE ========== */
.icef-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 60px;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    /* background: #fff; */
    /* border-radius: 50%; */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    /* box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15); */
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 5px;
}

.icef-float img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    /* border-radius: 50%; */
}

.icef-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ========== WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON ========== */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #25d366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 9999;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    background: #128c7e;
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.whatsapp-float i {
    animation: whatsapp-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes whatsapp-pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
}

/* ========== STICKY SOCIAL MEDIA ICONS (RIGHT SIDE) ========== */
.sticky-social {
    position: fixed;
    right: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 9999;
}

.sticky-social-link {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.sticky-social-link:hover {
    width: 55px;
    color: #fff;
}

.sticky-social-link.facebook {
    background: #1877f2;
    border-radius: 8px 0 0 0;
}

.sticky-social-link.facebook:hover {
    background: #0d65d9;
}

.sticky-social-link.instagram {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
    border-radius: 1 0 0 8px;
}

.sticky-social-link.instagram:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(45deg, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888, #f09433);
}



.sticky-social-link.youtube {
    background: #FF0000;
    border-radius: 0 0 0 8px;
}

.sticky-social-link.youtube:hover {
    background: #FF0000;
}


/* ========== TABLET RESPONSIVE (1024x1366 iPad Pro) ========== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    /* HEADER RESPONSIVE */
    .navbar {
        padding: 8px 30px !important;
    }

    .navbar-brand img {
        height: 55px;
    }

    .navbar-nav {
        gap: 20px !important;
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 14px;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-menu {
        min-width: 200px;
        padding: 12px 0;
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-item {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 10px 20px;
    }

    .navbar .dropdown-item i {
        font-size: 11px;
    }
}

/* Mobile Responsive for floating elements */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .icef-float {
        width: 65px;
        height: 65px;
        left: 20px;
        bottom: 12px;
        padding: 4px;
    }
    
    .whatsapp-float {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 26px;
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
    }
    
    .sticky-social-link {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    
    .sticky-social-link:hover {
        width: 48px;
    }
}

/* ========== TABLET RESPONSIVE - HERO SECTION ========== */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) and (min-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: auto;
        height: auto;
        padding: 120px 0 60px;
    }

    .hero-image {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 25px;
        padding-bottom: 155px;

    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 38px;
    }

    .hero-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    a.btn.hero-btn {
        width: auto !important;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .hero-inner .row {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}



.footer-copyright {
  background: #0b1f3a; /* dark professional */
  padding: 15px 0;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-copyright p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #cfd8e3;
}

.footer-link {
  color: #4da3ff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}


@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .quicklinks {
    display: none !important;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 767px) {
  body.modal-open .sticky-icons-wrapper {
    display: none !important;
  }
}