/* ============================================================
   SICS Global — Main Stylesheet
   Shriya International Career Solutions LLP
   ============================================================ */

   @import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:wght@400;600;700;900&family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;0,9..40,600;1,9..40,400&display=swap');

   /* ---- CSS VARIABLES ---- */
   :root {
     --green: #1a6b3a;
     --green-light: #2d9158;
     --green-dark: #0f4523;
     --green-pale: #e8f5ee;
     --gold: #c9960c;
     --gold-light: #e8b118;
     --gold-pale: #fdf6e3;
     --navy: #0d1f3c;
     --navy-mid: #1a3260;
     --navy-light: #2a4a8a;
     --white: #ffffff;
     --off-white: #f8f9fa;
     --gray: #6b7280;
     --gray-light: #f1f3f5;
     --gray-mid: #e5e7eb;
     --text: #1a1a2e;
     --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
     --font-body: 'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
     --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
     --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
     --shadow-lg: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
     --radius: 12px;
     --radius-lg: 20px;
     --transition: 0.25s ease;
   }
   
   /* ---- RESET & BASE ---- */
   *, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
   
   html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
   
   body {
     font-family: var(--font-body);
     color: var(--text);
     background: var(--white);
     overflow-x: hidden;
     line-height: 1.7;
   }
   
   img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
   a { color: inherit; }
   ul { list-style: none; }
   button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }
   input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; }
   
   /* ---- UTILITY ---- */
   .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 5%; }
   .text-center { text-align: center; }
   .text-center .section-desc { margin: 0 auto; }
   .sr-only { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); }
   
   /* ---- SCROLL REVEAL ---- */
   .reveal {
     opacity: 0;
     transform: translateY(28px);
     transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
   }
   .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
   
   /* ---- SECTION TYPOGRAPHY ---- */
   .section-tag {
     display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 2px;
     text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--green);
     background: var(--green-pale); padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: 50px;
     margin-bottom: 16px;
   }
   .section-title {
     font-family: var(--font-display);
     font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 700;
     color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 16px;
   }
   .section-title .gold { color: var(--gold); }
   .section-title .green { color: var(--green); }
   .section-desc { font-size: 17px; color: var(--gray); max-width: 580px; line-height: 1.8; }
   
   section { padding: 90px 5%; }
   
   /* ---- BUTTONS ---- */
   .btn-primary {
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%);
     color: var(--navy); font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
     padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none;
     display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
     box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201,150,12,0.4);
     transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
   }
   .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(201,150,12,0.5); }
   
   .btn-secondary {
     background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: white; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
     padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none;
     border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
     display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
     backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
     transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
   }
   .btn-secondary:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); transform: translateY(-2px); }
   
   .btn-green {
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--green-light) 100%);
     color: white; font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px;
     padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none;
     display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
     box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,107,58,0.35);
     transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
   }
   .btn-green:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(26,107,58,0.5); }
   
   .btn-whatsapp {
     background: #25d366; color: white; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
     padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none;
     display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
     box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.35);
     transition: transform var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
   }
   .btn-whatsapp:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37,211,102,0.5); }
   
   .btn-outline {
     background: transparent; color: var(--green); font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
     padding: 13px 27px; border-radius: 10px; text-decoration: none;
     border: 2px solid var(--green);
     display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
     transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
   }
   .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--green); color: white; transform: translateY(-2px); }
   
   /* ============================================================
      NAVIGATION
      ============================================================ */
   nav {
     position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 1000;
     background: rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
     backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
     border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,150,12,0.2);
     padding: 0 5%;
     display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
     height: 72px;
     box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(13,31,60,0.08);
     transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
   }
   nav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15); }
   
   .logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; }
   .logo-icon-wrap {
     height: 50px; width: 50px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%);
     border-radius: 10px; flex-shrink: 0;
     box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(26,107,58,0.25);
   }
   .logo-icon-wrap svg { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
   .logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
   .logo-brand {
     font-family: var(--font-display);
     font-size: 14px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--navy);
     letter-spacing: 0.2px; line-height: 1.1;
     text-transform: uppercase;
     display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0;
   }
   .logo-brand-top,
   .logo-brand-bottom {
     display: block;
     line-height: 1.05;
   }
   .logo-brand-top { font-size: 14px; }
   .logo-brand-bottom { font-size: 15px; }
   .logo-sub { font-size: 10px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 1.6px; color: var(--green-dark); text-transform: uppercase; }
   
   .nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
   .nav-links > li { position: relative; }
   .nav-links > li > a {
     text-decoration: none; color: var(--navy);
     font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
     padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 6px;
     transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
     display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
   }
   .nav-links > li > a:hover,
   .nav-links > li > a.active { color: var(--green); background: var(--green-pale); }
   
   /* Dropdown */
   .has-dropdown > a::after { content: '▾'; font-size: 10px; opacity: 0.6; }
   .dropdown {
     position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0;
     background: white; border-radius: var(--radius);
     box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
     min-width: 200px; padding: 8px 0;
     opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(-8px);
     transition: opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s, visibility 0.2s;
     z-index: 100;
   }
   .has-dropdown:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none; }
   .dropdown a {
     display: block; padding: 10px 18px; font-size: 13.5px;
     color: var(--text); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500;
     transition: background 0.15s, color 0.15s;
   }
   .dropdown a:hover { background: var(--green-pale); color: var(--green); }
   
   .nav-cta {
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--green-light) 100%);
     color: white !important; background-clip: unset !important;
     padding: 10px 20px !important; border-radius: 8px !important;
     font-weight: 600 !important;
     box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(26,107,58,0.3);
     transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s !important;
     margin-left: 8px;
   }
   .nav-cta:hover { transform: translateY(-2px) !important; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(26,107,58,0.4) !important; background: var(--green) !important; }
   
   /* Hamburger */
   .hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; }
   .hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 2px; transition: 0.3s; }
   
   /* Mobile Nav */
   .mobile-nav {
     display: none; position: fixed; top: 72px; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
     background: white; z-index: 999; overflow-y: auto;
     padding: 20px 5% 40px;
     transform: translateX(100%); transition: transform 0.35s ease;
   }
   .mobile-nav.open { transform: none; }
   .mobile-nav a { display: block; padding: 14px 0; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid); }
   .mobile-nav a:hover { color: var(--green); }
   .mobile-nav .mobile-cta { margin-top: 20px; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      HERO
      ============================================================ */
   .hero {
     min-height: 100vh;
     background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 40%, #0f3d6e 70%, #1a5a3a 100%);
     display: flex; align-items: center;
     padding: 100px 5% 60px;
     position: relative; overflow: hidden;
   }
   .hero--split {
     display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: center;
     max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; position: relative; z-index: 2;
   }
   .hero-photo {
     border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
     border: 3px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); aspect-ratio: 4/3; max-height: 480px;
   }
   .hero-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
   .hero-bg-pattern {
     position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.06;
     background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 40%),
       radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, #4ade80 0%, transparent 35%),
       radial-gradient(circle at 60% 80%, #60a5fa 0%, transparent 30%);
   }
   .hero-globe {
     position: absolute; right: -100px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
     width: 700px; height: 700px; border-radius: 50%;
     background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 40%, rgba(45,145,88,0.22) 0%, rgba(26,50,96,0.12) 50%, transparent 70%);
     border: 1px solid rgba(201,150,12,0.15);
     animation: globeFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
   }
   .hero-globe::before {
     content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
     border: 1px dashed rgba(201,150,12,0.2); animation: globeRotate 30s linear infinite;
   }
   .hero-globe::after {
     content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 100px; border-radius: 50%;
     border: 1px dashed rgba(255,255,255,0.1); animation: globeRotate 20s linear infinite reverse;
   }
   @keyframes globeFloat { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1)} 50%{transform:translateY(calc(-50% - 20px)) scale(1.02)} }
   @keyframes globeRotate { to{transform:rotate(360deg)} }
   @keyframes fadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }
   @keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0.3} }
   
   .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 680px; }
   .hero-badge {
     display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
     background: rgba(201,150,12,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(201,150,12,0.3);
     color: var(--gold-light); padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 50px;
     font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
     margin-bottom: 28px; animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease both;
   }
   .hero-badge .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-light); animation: pulse 2s infinite; }
   .hero h1 {
     font-family: var(--font-display);
     font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight: 700;
     color: white; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 20px;
     animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.1s both;
   }
   .hero h1 .accent { color: var(--gold-light); }
   .hero h1 .green-text { color: #5de898; }
   .hero-sub {
     font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
     margin-bottom: 40px; max-width: 540px; line-height: 1.7;
     animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.2s both;
   }
   .hero-buttons { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.3s both; }
   .hero-stats {
     display: flex; gap: 40px; margin-top: 56px; flex-wrap: wrap;
     animation: fadeUp 0.8s ease 0.4s both;
   }
   .hero-stat { text-align: center; }
   .hero-stat-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold-light); }
   .hero-stat-label { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); margin-top: 4px; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      TRUST STRIP
      ============================================================ */
   .trust-strip {
     background: white; padding: 28px 5%;
     border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
     box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
   }
   .trust-strip-inner {
     display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
     gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap;
   }
   .trust-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: var(--gray); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
   .trust-item .ti-icon { font-size: 22px; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      ABOUT SECTION
      ============================================================ */
   .about {
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
     color: white;
   }
   .about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
   .about .section-tag { background: rgba(201,150,12,0.15); color: var(--gold-light); }
   .about .section-title { color: white; }
   .about .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); max-width: 100%; }
   .about-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 36px; }
   .about-feature {
     background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
     border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 20px; transition: background 0.3s;
   }
   .about-feature:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
   .about-feature-icon { font-size: 26px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
   .about-feature h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 6px; }
   .about-feature p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); line-height: 1.6; }
   .about-visual { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; align-items: stretch; }
   .about-photo-wrap {
     border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
     border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
   }
   .about-photo-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; min-height: 280px; max-height: 400px; }
   .content-photo img { width: 100%; display: block; object-fit: cover; }
   .about-card-big {
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26,107,58,0.3) 0%, rgba(26,50,96,0.3) 100%);
     border: 1px solid rgba(201,150,12,0.25);
     border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px; text-align: center; width: 100%;
   }
   .about-big-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 900; color: var(--gold-light); line-height: 1; }
   .about-big-label { font-size: 15px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-top: 8px; }
   .about-cards-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; width: 100%; }
   .about-card-sm {
     background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
     border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px 20px; text-align: center;
   }
   .about-sm-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; color: white; }
   .about-sm-label { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 4px; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      SERVICES
      ============================================================ */
   .services { background: var(--off-white); }
   .services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 28px; margin-top: 52px; }
   .service-card--photo { padding: 0; overflow: hidden; }
   .service-card-photo { height: 160px; overflow: hidden; }
   .service-card-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
   .service-card--photo .service-icon,
   .service-card--photo h3,
   .service-card--photo p,
   .service-card--photo .service-link { margin-left: 28px; margin-right: 28px; }
   .service-card--photo .service-icon { margin-top: 20px; }
   .service-card--photo .service-link { margin-bottom: 28px; display: inline-flex; }
   .service-card {
     background: white; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px;
     border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
     transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
   }
   .service-card::before {
     content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
     background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--green), var(--gold));
     transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform 0.3s;
   }
   .service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
   .service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
   .service-icon {
     width: 60px; height: 60px; border-radius: 14px;
     display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
     font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 20px;
     background: var(--green-pale);
   }
   .service-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
   .service-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 20px; }
   .service-link { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green); text-decoration: none; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
   .service-link:hover { gap: 8px; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      STUDY DESTINATIONS
      ============================================================ */
   .destinations { background: white; }
   .dest-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-top: 52px; }
   .dest-card {
     border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
     box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
     transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; cursor: pointer; text-decoration: none;
     display: block;
   }
   .dest-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
   .dest-card--photo { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
   .dest-card--photo .dest-card-photo { height: 140px; overflow: hidden; }
   .dest-card--photo .dest-card-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
   .dest-flag-inline { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-right: 4px; }
   .dest-flag { height: 100px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 52px; }
   .dest-info { background: white; padding: 14px 16px; text-align: center; }
   .dest-info h3 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
   .dest-info p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); margin-top: 4px; }
   .dest-uk .dest-flag { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #012169 0%, #C8102E 100%); }
   .dest-ca .dest-flag { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF0000 0%, #ffffff 50%, #FF0000 100%); }
   .dest-au .dest-flag { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00008B 0%, #FFD700 100%); }
   .dest-us .dest-flag { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3C3B6E 0%, #B22234 100%); }
   .dest-nz .dest-flag { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00247D 0%, #CC142B 100%); }
   .dest-eu .dest-flag { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #003399 0%, #FFCC00 100%); }
   .dest-ae .dest-flag { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00732F 0%, #FF0000 50%, #000000 100%); }
   .dest-sg .dest-flag { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #EF3340 0%, #ffffff 100%); }
   
   /* ============================================================
      WHY CHOOSE US
      ============================================================ */
   .why { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green) 0%, #0d5c2e 100%); color: white; }
   .why .section-tag { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); color: white; }
   .why .section-title { color: white; }
   .why .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
   .why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 28px; margin-top: 52px; }
   .why-card {
     background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
     border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px;
     backdrop-filter: blur(10px); transition: background 0.3s;
   }
   .why-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18); }
   .why-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 3.5rem; font-weight: 900; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: -10px; }
   .why-icon { font-size: 32px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
   .why-card h3 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: white; margin-bottom: 10px; }
   .why-card p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height: 1.7; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      TESTIMONIALS
      ============================================================ */
   .testimonials { background: var(--off-white); }
   .testimonial-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr)); gap: 28px; margin-top: 52px; }
   .testimonial-card {
     background: white; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 32px;
     box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
     position: relative; transition: box-shadow 0.3s;
   }
   .testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
   .testimonial-card::before {
     content: '"'; font-family: var(--font-display);
     position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 24px;
     font-size: 80px; color: rgba(26,107,58,0.07); line-height: 1;
   }
   .stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
   .testimonial-text { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; font-style: italic; }
   .testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
   .author-avatar {
     width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%;
     display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
     font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700; color: white; flex-shrink: 0;
     overflow: hidden;
   }
   .author-avatar img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
   .author-avatar.has-photo { font-size: 0; }
   .iris-photo-wrap {
     border-radius: 50%; overflow: hidden; width: 280px; height: 280px; margin: 0 auto;
     box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border: 4px solid var(--green-pale);
   }
   .iris-photo-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
   .av-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green), var(--navy)); }
   .av-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #c05e00); }
   .av-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b21b6, #7c3aed); }
   .av-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0369a1, #0ea5e9); }
   .av-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9f1239, #e11d48); }
   .av-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #065f46, #059669); }
   .author-name { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
   .author-meta { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); }
   
   /* ============================================================
      IRIS ANALYSIS
      ============================================================ */
   .iris { background: white; }
   .iris-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
   .iris-visual { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; position: relative; }
   .iris-circle {
     width: 320px; height: 320px; border-radius: 50%;
     background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 40%, #1a6b3a 0%, #0d1f3c 40%, #0a1628 100%);
     box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(26,107,58,0.3), inset 0 0 60px rgba(201,150,12,0.1);
     display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
     position: relative; animation: irisFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
   }
   @keyframes irisFloat { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1)} 50%{transform:scale(1.04)} }
   .iris-inner {
     width: 140px; height: 140px; border-radius: 50%;
     background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, #1f2937 0%, #111827 100%);
     border: 3px solid rgba(201,150,12,0.4);
     display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 48px;
   }
   .iris-ring { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px dashed rgba(201,150,12,0.3); animation: globeRotate 15s linear infinite; }
   .iris-ring-1 { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
   .iris-ring-2 { width: 280px; height: 280px; animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 25s; }
   .iris-features { list-style: none; margin-top: 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
   .iris-feature {
     display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px;
     padding: 16px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius);
     background: var(--green-pale); border-left: 4px solid var(--green); transition: background 0.2s;
   }
   .iris-feature:hover { background: #d4eddd; }
   .iris-feature-icon { font-size: 22px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
   .iris-feature h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
   .iris-feature p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); }
   
   /* ============================================================
      CTA SECTION
      ============================================================ */
   .cta-section {
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,31,60,0.92) 0%, rgba(26,50,96,0.88) 50%, rgba(26,107,58,0.9) 100%);
     background-size: cover; background-position: center;
     text-align: center; padding: 100px 5%; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
   }
   .cta-section::before {
     content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
     background: inherit; background-size: cover; background-position: center;
     z-index: 0;
   }
   .cta-section h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); color: white; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 16px; }
   .cta-section h2 span { color: var(--gold-light); }
   .cta-section p { font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-bottom: 44px; }
   .cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      CONTACT
      ============================================================ */
   .contact { background: white; }
   .contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 60px; margin-top: 52px; }
   .contact-info h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 24px; }
   .contact-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); }
   .contact-item-icon {
     width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
     background: var(--green-pale); display: flex; align-items: center;
     justify-content: center; font-size: 20px; flex-shrink: 0;
   }
   .contact-item h4 { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gray); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
   .contact-item a, .contact-item p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; }
   .contact-item a:hover { color: var(--green); }
   .contact-reg {
     background: var(--gold-pale); border: 1px solid rgba(201,150,12,0.2);
     border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 16px 20px; margin-top: 20px;
   }
   .contact-reg p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); }
   .contact-reg span { font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); }
   .contact-form {
     background: var(--white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px;
     border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
     overflow: visible;
   }
   .contact-form h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.4rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 24px; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      FAQ
      ============================================================ */
   .faq { background: var(--off-white); }
   .faq-grid { max-width: 800px; margin: 52px auto 0; }
   .faq-item { background: white; border-radius: var(--radius); margin-bottom: 12px; border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); overflow: hidden; }
   .faq-q {
     padding: 20px 24px; cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
     font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); font-size: 15px; transition: background 0.2s;
   }
   .faq-q:hover { background: var(--green-pale); }
   .faq-q.open { background: var(--green-pale); color: var(--green); }
   .faq-arrow { font-size: 18px; transition: transform 0.3s; flex-shrink: 0; margin-left: 12px; }
   .faq-q.open .faq-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
   .faq-a { padding: 0 24px; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.3s ease; font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.8; }
   .faq-a.open { padding: 0 24px 20px; max-height: 300px; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      FOOTER
      ============================================================ */
   footer { background: var(--navy); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); padding: 70px 5% 30px; }
   .footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; margin-bottom: 48px; }
   .footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
   .footer-logo-icon {
     width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--green) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
     display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px; color: var(--gold-light);
   }
   .footer-brand-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700; color: white; }
   .footer-brand-name span { color: var(--green-light); }
   .footer-brand-tag { font-size: 10px; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; }
   .footer-desc { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; }
   .footer-social { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
   .social-btn {
     width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 8px;
     background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
     font-size: 16px; text-decoration: none; color: white;
     transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.2s; font-weight: 700;
   }
   .social-btn:hover { background: var(--green); transform: translateY(-2px); }
   .footer-col h4 { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.5px; color: white; margin-bottom: 20px; }
   .footer-links li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
   .footer-links a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
   .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
   .footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-top: 24px; text-align: center; }
   .footer-bottom p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: 6px; }
   .footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
   .footer-bottom-links a { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); text-decoration: none; }
   .footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
   
   /* ============================================================
      PAGE HERO (inner pages)
      ============================================================ */
   .page-hero {
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 60%, #1a5a3a 100%);
     padding: 140px 5% 80px; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
   }
   .page-hero--img {
     background-image: var(--hero-bg);
     background-size: cover; background-position: center;
   }
   .page-hero-overlay {
     position: absolute; inset: 0;
     background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,31,60,0.88) 0%, rgba(26,50,96,0.82) 50%, rgba(15,69,35,0.85) 100%);
   }
   .page-hero--img::before { display: none; }
   .page-hero::before {
     content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.05;
     background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 60%);
   }
   .page-hero--img .page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
   .page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
   .page-hero .section-tag { background: rgba(201,150,12,0.15); color: var(--gold-light); }
   .page-hero h1 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); font-weight: 700; color: white; margin-bottom: 16px; }
   .page-hero h1 span { color: var(--gold-light); }
   .page-hero p { font-size: 18px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 32px; }
   .breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top: 20px; }
   .breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); text-decoration: none; }
   .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
   .breadcrumb .sep { font-size: 10px; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      BLOG
      ============================================================ */
   .blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr)); gap: 32px; margin-top: 52px; }
   .blog-card {
     background: white; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden;
     box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
     transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
     text-decoration: none; color: inherit;
   }
   .blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
   .blog-card-image {
     height: 200px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
     background: var(--gray-light);
   }
   .blog-card-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
   .blog-card-badge {
     position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
     background: var(--green); color: white; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600;
     padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 50px; letter-spacing: 0.5px;
   }
   .blog-card-body { padding: 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
   .blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 12px; }
   .blog-card-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4; }
   .blog-card-body p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 16px; }
   .blog-read-more { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
   
   /* Blog Single */
   .blog-single { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 60px 5% 80px; }
   .blog-single-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
   .blog-single-image {
     height: 400px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 40px;
     background: var(--gray-light);
   }
   .blog-single-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
   .blog-content h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 32px 0 14px; }
   .blog-content h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin: 24px 0 12px; }
   .blog-content p { font-size: 16px; color: #374151; line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 18px; }
   .blog-content ul, .blog-content ol { margin: 0 0 18px 24px; }
   .blog-content li { font-size: 16px; color: #374151; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 6px; }
   .blog-content blockquote {
     border-left: 4px solid var(--green); padding: 16px 24px; margin: 24px 0;
     background: var(--green-pale); border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
     font-style: italic; color: var(--navy);
   }
   
   /* Category filter tabs */
   .tabs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 8px; }
   .tab-btn {
     padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 50px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
     border: 2px solid var(--gray-mid); background: white; color: var(--text);
     cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
   }
   .tab-btn:hover, .tab-btn.active { border-color: var(--green); background: var(--green); color: white; }

   /* Search Box */
   .blog-search-wrap { max-width: 500px; margin: 0 auto 40px; position: relative; }
   .blog-search-wrap input {
     width: 100%; padding: 14px 50px 14px 20px; border-radius: 50px;
     border: 2px solid var(--gray-mid); font-size: 15px; font-family: inherit;
     outline: none; transition: border-color 0.2s;
   }
   .blog-search-wrap input:focus { border-color: var(--green); }
   .blog-search-wrap button {
     position: absolute; right: 6px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
     width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green);
     color: white; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
     font-size: 16px; cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.2s;
   }
   
   /* Pagination */
   .pagination { display: flex; gap: 8px; justify-content: center; margin-top: 52px; }
   .pagination button, .pagination span {
     width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 8px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600;
     display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
     border: 2px solid var(--gray-mid); background: white; color: var(--text);
     cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.2s;
   }
   .pagination button:hover, .pagination button.active { border-color: var(--green); background: var(--green); color: white; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      COUNTRY PAGES
      ============================================================ */
   .country-hero { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
   .country-info-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: start; }
   .country-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 90px; }
   .country-sidebar-card {
     background: white; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px;
     border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
   }
   .country-sidebar-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 20px; }
   .quick-facts { display: grid; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
   .quick-fact { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; font-size: 14px; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid); }
   .quick-fact .label { color: var(--gray); }
   .quick-fact .value { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
   
   /* FunnelOS embed (iframe only — no native form markup) */
   .funnelos-embed-wrap {
     width: 100%; min-height: 720px; background: #fff;
     border-radius: 3px; overflow: visible; position: relative;
   }
   .funnelos-embed-wrap iframe {
     display: block; width: 100%; min-height: 720px; max-width: 100%;
     background: #fff; border: none;
   }
   .funnelos-embed-help {
     margin-top: 12px; font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); text-align: center;
   }
   .funnelos-embed-help a { color: var(--green); font-weight: 600; }
   .contact-form .funnelos-embed-wrap { margin-top: 8px; }
   .country-sidebar .funnelos-embed-wrap { min-height: 720px; }
   .country-sidebar .funnelos-embed-wrap iframe { min-height: 720px; }
   
   /* ============================================================
      STICKY WHATSAPP
      ============================================================ */
   .sticky-whatsapp {
     position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px; z-index: 998;
     width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
     background: #25d366; color: white; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
     font-size: 28px; text-decoration: none;
     box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
     animation: waFloat 3s ease-in-out infinite;
     transition: transform 0.2s;
   }
   .sticky-whatsapp:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }
   @keyframes waFloat { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(-6px)} }
   
   #backToTop {
     position: fixed; bottom: 28px; left: 28px; width: 44px; height: 44px;
     border-radius: 50%; background: var(--green); color: white; border: none;
     cursor: pointer; font-size: 18px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
     box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(26,107,58,0.4); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
     transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.2s; z-index: 997;
   }
   #backToTop:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

   /* ============================================================
      GERMANY CAREERS (IGSP / Ausbildung / Nursing)
      ============================================================ */
   .pathway-grid {
     display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
     gap: 28px; margin-top: 48px; max-width: 1100px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
   }
   .pathway-card {
     background: white; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 0;
     border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
     text-decoration: none; color: inherit; display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden;
   }
   .pathway-card-photo { height: 180px; overflow: hidden; }
   .pathway-card-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
   .pathway-card-body { padding: 24px 28px 28px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
   .pathway-icon { font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
   .pathway-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.35rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
   .pathway-tagline { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green); margin-bottom: 10px; }
   .pathway-desc { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.7; flex: 1; margin-bottom: 16px; }

   .program-grid {
     display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 24px;
   }
   .program-card {
     background: var(--off-white); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px;
     border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
   }
   .program-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.4; }
   .program-meta { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.6; }

   .journey-grid {
     display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
     gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; max-width: 1100px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;
   }
   .journey-step {
     background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
     border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 24px; text-align: center;
   }
   .journey-step-num {
     font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
     color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 12px;
   }
   .journey-step h4 { color: white; font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
   .journey-step p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.6; }

   .support-grid {
     display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
     gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px;
   }
   .support-card {
     background: white; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px;
     border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
   }
   .support-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
   .support-card h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
   .support-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.6; }

   .campus-grid {
     display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
     gap: 16px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto;
   }
   .campus-card {
     display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 16px 20px;
     background: var(--off-white); border-radius: var(--radius);
     border: 1px solid var(--gray-mid); font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy);
   }
   .campus-dot { flex-shrink: 0; }

   .stipend-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; margin-top: 16px; }
   .stipend-table {
     width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 14px;
     background: white; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden;
     box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
   }
   .stipend-table th, .stipend-table td {
     padding: 14px 18px; text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-mid);
   }
   .stipend-table th { background: var(--navy); color: white; font-weight: 600; font-size: 13px; }
   .stipend-table tr:hover td { background: var(--green-pale); }

   .page-hero .hero-stats .hero-stat-num { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--gold-light); }
   .page-hero .hero-stats .hero-stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 12px; }

   /* ============================================================
      RESPONSIVE
      ============================================================ */
   @media (max-width: 1024px) {
     .about-grid, .iris-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
     .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
     .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
   }
   @media (max-width: 768px) {
     .nav-links { display: none; }
     .hamburger { display: flex; }
     .mobile-nav { display: block; }
     .hero-globe { display: none; }
     .hero--split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
     .hero-photo { max-height: 320px; order: -1; }
     section { padding: 60px 5%; }
     .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
     .about-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
     .about-cards-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
     .hero-stats { gap: 24px; }
     .country-info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
     .country-sidebar { position: static; }
     .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
     .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
     .dest-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(140px, 1fr)); }
     .pathway-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
     .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
     .stipend-table { font-size: 12px; }
   }
   @media (max-width: 480px) {
     .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
     .hero-sub { font-size: 16px; }
     .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
     .hero-stat-num { font-size: 1.8rem; }
     .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
     .blog-single-image { height: 250px; }
   }
   
   /* ============================================================
      ANIMATIONS & EXTRA
      ============================================================ */
   .badge-tag {
     display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
     font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
   }
   .badge-green { background: var(--green-pale); color: var(--green); }
   .badge-gold { background: var(--gold-pale); color: var(--gold); }
   .badge-navy { background: rgba(13,31,60,0.08); color: var(--navy); }
   
   .divider { height: 1px; background: var(--gray-mid); margin: 48px 0; }
   
   .card-hover {
     transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
   }
   .card-hover:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }