/* ========================
   CSS Variables & Reset
======================== */
:root {
  --primary: #ff6b35;
  --primary-dark: #e85a24;
  --secondary: #2c3e50;
  --secondary-light: #34495e;
  --accent: #f8f9fa;
  --text-dark: #2c3e50;
  --text-light: #6c757d;
  --text-muted: #9ca3af;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --border: #e5e7eb;
  --shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ========================
   Typography
======================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* ========================
   Utility Classes
======================== */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.container-fluid {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 5rem;
}

.text-orange { color: var(--primary); }
.text-dark { color: var(--text-dark); }
.bg-light { background: var(--accent); }

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.5);
  color: var(--white);
}

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

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

.btn-dark-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--text-dark);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-dark-outline:hover {
  background: var(--text-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ========================
   Application Deadline Banner (After Header)
======================== */
.application-deadline-banner {
  margin-top: 93px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, #ff804a 50%, var(--primary) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 99;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.application-deadline-banner strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: #09143E;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-left: 0.4rem;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(9, 20, 62, 0.2);
}

/* ========================
   Navbar
======================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.navbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.navbar-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.navbar-logo img {
  height: 60px;
  transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar-logo-secondary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.navbar-logo-secondary img {
  height: 55px;
  max-height: 55px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.logo-text {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.logo-text span:first-child {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.logo-text span:last-child {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.navbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.contact-info i {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 5px;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ========================
   Hero Section
======================== */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 90vh;
  background-image: url('../images/image.png');
  background-size: 100% auto;
  background-position: center 260px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px 0 60px;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero-content-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.hero-content h1,
.hero-h1 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #111111;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

/* Orange tag under the h1 */
.hero-industry-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.university-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #09143E;
  border: 1px solid #09143E;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(9, 20, 62, 0.15);
}

.university-badge span {
  color: #ff6b35;
}

.university-badge-subtext {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: -1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0.85;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.course-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.course-pill {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid #09143E;
  color: #09143E;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(9, 20, 62, 0.08);
}

.course-pill:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-cta-group .btn-outline {
  background: #09143E;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #09143E;
}

.hero-cta-group .btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.accreditations-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.accreditation-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.accreditation-item img {
  height: 50px;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.accreditation-item span {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.3;
  max-width: 80px;
}

.accreditation-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}

/* ========================
   Inquiry Form (Hero)
======================== */
.inquiry-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  width: 424px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.form-header p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.form-group input:not([type="checkbox"]),
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  background: var(--white);
}

.form-group input::placeholder {
  color: #9ca3af;
}

.form-group input:not([type="checkbox"]):focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
}

/* ========================
   Consent Checkbox Styles
======================== */
.form-consent {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.consent-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
}

.consent-checkbox {
  width: 17px !important;
  height: 17px !important;
  min-width: 17px;
  min-height: 17px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.consent-text {
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: #4b5563;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-align: left;
}

.consent-text .required-star {
  position: static !important;
  transform: none !important;
  right: auto !important;
  top: auto !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  display: inline !important;
  color: #ef4444;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-left: 2px;
  font-size: inherit !important;
}

.form-security {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.form-security i {
  color: #10b981;
}

.btn-submit-full {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-submit-full:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.4);
}

/* ========================
   Features Strip
======================== */
.features-strip {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-item:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.feature-icon i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.feature-item h4 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.feature-item p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ========================
   Recognised & Accredited Section
======================== */
.creative-section {
  background: #f8f9fa;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
}

.grouprecognised {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.grouprecognised img {
  max-width: 350px;
}

.mentors-slider-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 1rem 0.5rem 2rem;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Hide scrollbar for Firefox */
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.mentors-slider-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Hide scrollbar for Chrome/Safari */
}

.mentors-item {
  flex: 0 0 300px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.8rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 180px;
}

.mentors-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.mentors-img {
  height: 124px;
  /* margin-bottom: 1.2rem; */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.mentors-img img {
  max-height: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.mentors-content p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Slider Controls & Buttons */
.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-btn i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ========================
   Courses Section — New Slider
======================== */
.secBg {
  background-color: #f4ece6 !important;
}

.nopd {
  padding-left: 0px !important;
  padding-right: 0px !important;
}

.courses-slider-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem 2rem;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Hide scrollbar for Firefox */
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.courses-slider-container::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Hide scrollbar for Chrome/Safari */
}

.coursesContainer {
  flex: 0 0 380px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #333333;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 440px;
}

.coursesContainer:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(9, 20, 62, 0.12);
}

.coursesInnerDiv {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.xtraFontBold {
  font-weight: 800;
}

.coursesInnerDiv > p.xtraFontBold {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #09143E;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.coursesInnerDiv h3.h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  color: #2c3e50;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.coursesInfoDiv {
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.coursesInfo {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #555555;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.coursesInfo img {
  height: 16px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.coursePointers {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.coursePointers div {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #333333;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.coursePointers span {
  color: #ff521d;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.coursesAnchor {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.card-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.card-logo img {
  height: 48px;
}

.menu-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: #e9ecef;
  margin: 1rem 0;
}

.card-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.enrollnow-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #ff521d;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid #ff521d;
}

.enrollnow-btn:hover {
  background: #e04415;
  border-color: #e04415;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.view-course-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0d6efd;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.view-course-link:hover {
  color: #0b5ed7;
  padding-left: 3px;
}

/* Side navigation buttons for courses section */
.courses-section .slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  top: 45%;
  left: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 10px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
}

.courses-section .slider-btn {
  pointer-events: auto;
  background: #ff521d;
  border: 1px solid #ff521d;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 48px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.courses-section .slider-btn:hover {
  background: #e04415;
  border-color: #e04415;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .coursesContainer {
    flex: 0 0 310px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    min-height: 400px;
  }
  .courses-section .slider-controls {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ========================
   360 Advantage Section
======================== */
.advantage-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff4ef 0%, #fde8d8 50%, #fff4ef 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.advantage-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,107,53,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
}

.advantage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.advantage-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.8rem 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.advantage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.advantage-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.advantage-icon i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.advantage-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.advantage-cta {
  text-align: center;
}

/* ========================
   Advantages List Section
======================== */
.advantages-list-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.advantages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.advantage-list-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.advantage-list-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.advantage-list-icon i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.advantage-list-content h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.advantage-list-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ========================
   Testimonials Section
======================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.2);
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author h5 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.testimonial-author span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ========================
   Stats Bar
======================== */
.stats-bar {
  padding: 3rem 0;
  background: var(--secondary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-item h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.stat-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ========================
   FAQ Section
======================== */
.faq-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.faq-grid {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
  user-select: none;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.faq-question i {
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
}

/* ========================
   Footer
======================== */
.footer {
  width: 100%;
  display: table;
  padding: 10px 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  background-color: #09143E;
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 16px;
}

/* Utility classes */
.text-center        { text-align: center !important; }
.text-white         { color: #ffffff !important; }
.fs-14              { font-size: 14px; }
.py-3               { padding-top: 1rem !important; padding-bottom: 1rem !important; }
.position-relative  { position: relative; }
.align-items-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }

/* Footer social icon row */
.footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 0 8px;
}

.footer-soc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  background: transparent;
}

.footer-soc-btn:hover {
  background: #ff6b35;
  border-color: #ff6b35;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.5);
}

/* ========================
   Floating WhatsApp
======================== */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  background: #25d366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
  transition: var(--transition);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: var(--white);
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 5px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.8); }
}

/* ========================
   Modal
======================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.modal-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  width: 420px;
  max-width: 95vw;
  position: relative;
  transform: translateY(-20px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--accent);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.modal-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.modal-header h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.modal-badges {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.modal-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #10b981;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ========================
   Scroll to Top
======================== */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 998;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.scroll-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ========================
   Animations
======================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.fade-in-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.fade-in-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ========================
   Responsive
======================== */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .container-fluid { padding: 0 2rem; }
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .advantage-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-content-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .inquiry-form-card { width: 100%; max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .advantages-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* .hero-section { padding: 100px 0 50px; } */
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  .section-title { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .advantage-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .accreditations-card { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem; }
  .contact-info { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .container-fluid { padding: 0 1rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-content h1 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .advantage-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* ========================
   Custom Dropdown Styles
======================== */
.custom-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #9ca3af; /* Placeholder color initially */
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  user-select: none;
  min-height: 43px; /* To match standard inputs */
}

.dropdown-trigger.has-value {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.dropdown-trigger:hover {
  border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.dropdown-trigger:focus,
.custom-dropdown.open .dropdown-trigger {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
}

/* Error styling integration */
.form-group.has-error .dropdown-trigger {
  border-color: #e11d48 !important;
}

.dropdown-arrow {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-left: 8px;
}

.custom-dropdown.open .dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 105%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 999; /* Ensure it stays above other content */
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  max-height: 280px;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: dropdownFadeIn 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.custom-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
  display: flex;
}

.dropdown-search-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.55rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: #fcfcfc;
}

.dropdown-search-wrapper .search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.dropdown-search-wrapper .dropdown-search {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem 0.5rem 2.2rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-search-wrapper .dropdown-search:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.08);
}

.dropdown-options {
  overflow-y: auto;
  max-height: 220px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

/* Custom scrollbar for dropdown options list */
.dropdown-options::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}
.dropdown-options::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}
.dropdown-options::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.dropdown-options::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: #94a3b8;
}

.options-group-title {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: #fafafa;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.options-group-title:first-child {
  border-top: none;
}

.option-item {
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.15s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.option-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  padding-left: 1.15rem; /* Micro-interaction slide in */
}

.option-item.selected {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.option-item.selected:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: var(--white);
}

.option-item.no-results {
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  cursor: default;
  font-style: italic;
  justify-content: center;
}

.option-item.no-results:hover {
  background: none;
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding-left: 1rem;
}

/* ========================
   Toast Notification System
======================== */
#toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 380px;
  width: calc(100% - 48px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast {
  pointer-events: auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-left: 5px solid #3b82f6;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: start;
  transform: translateX(120%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.toast.show {
  transform: translateX(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.toast-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.toast-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.toast-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.toast-message {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.toast-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 2px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.toast-close:hover {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Toast types */
.toast-error {
  border-left-color: #ef4444;
}
.toast-error .toast-icon {
  color: #ef4444;
}

.toast-success {
  border-left-color: #10b981;
}
.toast-success .toast-icon {
  color: #10b981;
}

.toast-info {
  border-left-color: #3b82f6;
}
.toast-info .toast-icon {
  color: #3b82f6;
}

.toast-warning {
  border-left-color: #f59e0b;
}
.toast-warning .toast-icon {
  color: #f59e0b;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  #toast-container {
    top: auto;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: none;
  }
  .toast {
    transform: translateY(120%);
  }
  .toast.show {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-section {
    background-position: center bottom;
    background-size: 100% auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .application-deadline-banner {
    margin-top: 78px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  }
  .navbar-logo img {
    height: 45px;
  }
  .navbar-logo-secondary img {
    height: 40px;
    max-height: 40px;
  }
  .navbar-right {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .hero-content h1,
  .hero-h1 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
}

/* Header Buttons Mobile Toggle */
.nav-apply-btn {
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn-call-mobile {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .nav-apply-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .btn-call-mobile {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: var(--primary); /* orange */
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 2px 10px 2px 2px;
    height: 32px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.2);
  }
  .btn-call-mobile .call-icon-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: #09143E; /* dark blue */
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-right: 6px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .btn-call-mobile .call-number {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    color: #ffffff;
  }
  .btn-call-mobile:hover {
    background: #e0531f;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #ffffff;
  }
}

/* Sticky Bottom Apply Button for Mobile */
.sticky-apply-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 998;
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, bottom 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sticky-apply-container.visible {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.btn-sticky-apply {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  padding: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--primary); /* orange matching user screenshot */
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.4);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-sticky-apply:hover {
  background: #e0531f;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  /* Raise WhatsApp and Scroll-Top when sticky apply is visible */
  .sticky-apply-container.visible ~ .whatsapp-float {
    bottom: 6.5rem;
  }
  .sticky-apply-container.visible ~ .scroll-top {
    bottom: 10.5rem;
  }
}

/* Desktop Call Button matching user mockup */
.desktop-call-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--primary); /* orange */
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 2px 16px 2px 2px;
  height: 40px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.desktop-call-btn .call-icon-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: #09143E; /* dark blue */
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.desktop-call-btn .call-number {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.desktop-call-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
}

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

/* ========================
   Loading Overlay
======================= */
.loading-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(44, 62, 80, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 10000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.loading-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.loader-container {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 400px;
  width: 90%;
  animation: scaleUp 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
}

.spinner {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border: 5px solid rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.15);
  border-top-color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes scaleUp {
  from { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.loading-text {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.loading-subtext {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ========================
   Thank You Page
======================= */
.thankyou-section {
  padding: 8rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  min-height: 80vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.thankyou-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 4rem 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.thankyou-icon {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: #10b981;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4); }
  70% { transform: scale(1.05); box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

.thankyou-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.thankyou-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.thankyou-details-box {
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.thankyou-details-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.thankyou-details-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.thankyou-details-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.thankyou-details-label {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}


.thankyou-details-value {
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.thankyou-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ========================
   Privacy Policy Page
======================== */
.policy-section {
  padding: 8rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--accent);
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.policy-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 3.5rem 4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  max-width: 950px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.policy-card h1 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.policy-last-updated {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

.policy-content h2 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  padding-left: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.policy-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-top: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.policy-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.policy-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.policy-content a {
  color: #1a73e8;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.policy-content a:hover {
  color: #0b57d0;
  text-decoration: none;
}


.policy-content ul {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.policy-content ul li {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.cookie-type-box {
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.cookie-type-box p {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.cookie-type-box p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .policy-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .policy-card h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .policy-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }
  .policy-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* ========================
   Required Asterisk Style
======================== */
.form-group {
  position: relative;
}

.required-star {
  position: absolute;
  right: 18px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: #ef4444; /* Premium red asterisk */
  font-weight: 700;
  pointer-events: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease;
}

/* Hide asterisk when typing, focused, or disabled */
.form-group input:focus ~ .required-star,
.form-group input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .required-star,
.form-group input:disabled ~ .required-star {
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

/* ========================
   Cookie Consent Banner
======================== */
.cookie-consent-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 2rem;
  max-width: 420px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(9, 20, 62, 0.96) 0%, rgba(20, 35, 95, 0.96) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.4);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(9, 20, 62, 0.35), 0 0 25px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.15);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  transform: translateY(120%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.cookie-consent-banner.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

.cookie-consent-banner.hide {
  transform: translateY(120%);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cookie-consent-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.cookie-consent-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--primary); /* orange */
  animation: cookieWobble 4s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes cookieWobble {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  5% { transform: rotate(-10deg); }
  10% { transform: rotate(12deg); }
  15% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
  20% { transform: rotate(6deg); }
  25% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
}

.cookie-consent-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.cookie-consent-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.cookie-consent-text a {
  color: #ff8c5a;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.cookie-consent-text a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.cookie-consent-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.cookie-consent-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  border: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.cookie-consent-btn.btn-accept {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.25);
}

.cookie-consent-btn.btn-accept:hover {
  background: #e0531f;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.35);
}

.cookie-consent-btn.btn-decline {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.cookie-consent-btn.btn-decline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .cookie-consent-banner {
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: 1rem;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }
}