/* ==========================================================================
   DOCTORAL HUB & DBA ADVOCATE - PREMIUM DESIGN SYSTEM (LIGHT/WHITE THEME)
   Colors: Navy (#022e5a), Gold/Amber (#e19a0e), Clean White/Light Slate
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,500;0,700;1,400&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root {
  --primary: #022e5a;
  --primary-light: #0d467e;
  --accent: #e19a0e;
  --accent-hover: #c4830a;
  --bg-dark: #f8fafc;
  /* Clean Light background */
  --bg-card: #ffffff;
  /* Pure white cards */
  --bg-card-hover: #ffffff;
  --border-color: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.08);
  --border-glow: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.4);
  --text-main: #0f172a;
  /* Slate 900 for dark text */
  --text-muted: #475569;
  /* Slate 600 for descriptions */
  --text-dark: #022e5a;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #e19a0e 0%, #ffc045 100%);
  --gradient-navy: linear-gradient(135deg, #022e5a 0%, #0d467e 100%);
  --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #f1f5f9 100%);
  --font-sans: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --shadow-glow: 0 10px 25px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.12);
  --shadow-dark: 0 20px 40px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06);
}

/* Base Styles & Reset */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  background-image: var(--gradient-dark);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

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

/* Glassmorphism / Clean Card utility */
.glass {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.glass:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow), var(--shadow-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

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

.grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

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

/* Section Header styling */
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.section-title span.tag {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.1);
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-title p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Badge and Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.875rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  background-image: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.4);
  background: var(--accent-hover);
}

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

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Navigation Menu */
header.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

header.site-header.scrolled {
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
}

/* Logo Design */
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.logo-img {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.logo:hover .logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.logo-text span {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Nav Links */
nav.nav-menu ul {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

nav.nav-menu ul li a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

nav.nav-menu ul li a:hover,
nav.nav-menu ul li a.active {
  color: var(--primary);
}

nav.nav-menu ul li a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

nav.nav-menu ul li a:hover::after,
nav.nav-menu ul li a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE 1: HOME PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Character Conversation */
.home-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  padding-top: 130px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 20%, rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.03) 0%, transparent 40%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.04);
}

.hero-dialogue-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.dialogue-bubble {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  max-width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.03);
}

.dialogue-bubble.character-left {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-top-left-radius: 4px;
}

.dialogue-bubble.character-right {
  align-self: flex-end;
  background: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  border-right: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-top-right-radius: 4px;
}

.dialogue-char {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.dialogue-bubble.character-left .dialogue-char {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.dialogue-bubble.character-right .dialogue-char {
  color: var(--white);
}

.dialogue-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.dialogue-bubble.character-left .dialogue-text {
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.dialogue-bubble.character-right .dialogue-text {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Custom Hero Image */
.hero-image-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  animation: floatIllustration 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes floatIllustration {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
}

.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.1);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-carousel-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  transform: scale(0.98);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.5s ease, transform 1.5s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.hero-carousel-img.active {
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Motivation Card items */
.motivation-card {
  padding: 3rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.motivation-card .card-icon {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.motivation-card:hover .card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(15deg);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.motivation-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Facts Counter Styling */
.facts-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.fact-counter {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 200px;
}

.counter-number {
  font-size: 4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.counter-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Interactive SVG Graph Area */
.graph-card {
  padding: 3rem;
  background: var(--white);
}

.graph-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.graph-legend {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.legend-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.legend-color {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}

.legend-phd {
  background: #3b82f6;
}

.legend-dba {
  background: var(--accent);
}

.legend-normal {
  background: #64748b;
}

/* Home matching CTA widget */
.degree-match-widget {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  padding: 3rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  border-radius: 24px;
}

.widget-step {
  display: none;
}

.widget-step.active {
  display: block;
  animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-in-out;
}

.widget-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.widget-option {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: left;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.02);
}

.widget-option:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.08);
}

.widget-option.selected {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.03);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.12);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
}

/* Option Icon styling */
.option-icon-wrapper {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.widget-option:hover .option-icon-wrapper {
  background: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.widget-option.selected .option-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--accent);
}

.widget-option.selected .option-icon-wrapper i {
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE 2: PHD PROGRAM PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Disclaimer styling */
.disclaimer-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.06) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.15);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.disclaimer-banner-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.2);
}

.disclaimer-banner-icon i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.disclaimer-banner p {
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Table Style for Universities & Seats */
.premium-table-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--bg-card);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.premium-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.premium-table th {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.premium-table td {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.premium-table tr:hover td {
  color: var(--text-main);
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.02);
}

.table-uni-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.table-uni-logo {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Seat progress bar */
.seat-progress-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.seat-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 99px;
}

/* Accordion Component */
.accordion {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.accordion-item {
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.accordion-header {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  user-select: none;
}

.accordion-header i {
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.01);
}

.accordion-content-inner {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.03);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

.accordion-item.active {
  border-color: var(--border-glow);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
}

.accordion-item.active .accordion-header i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Timeline Component */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
}

.timeline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 2px;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.1);
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  margin-left: -1px;
}

.timeline-item {
  padding: 1rem 3rem;
  position: relative;
  background: transparent;
  width: 50%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.timeline-item.left {
  left: 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-item.right {
  left: 50%;
}

.timeline-item::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  right: -10px;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 4px solid var(--accent);
  top: 15px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-item.right::after {
  left: -10px;
}

.timeline-content {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: -15px;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.timeline-item.left .timeline-number {
  left: 15px;
}

.timeline-item.right .timeline-number {
  right: 15px;
}

/* Time Standard Range Slider */
.slider-container {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.slider-wrapper {
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

input.time-slider {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.1);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

input.time-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb {
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  appearance: none;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.3);
  transition: 0.2s;
}

input.time-slider::-webkit-slider-thumb:hover {
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.slider-info-box {
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px dashed var(--border-glow);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.slider-info-title {
  color: var(--primary);
  weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Subject Grid styling */
.subject-card {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06);
  border-radius: 16px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.subject-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.subject-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.12);
}

.subject-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.subject-card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.subject-card:hover .subject-card-icon {
  background: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.1);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.subject-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.subject-topics {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.subject-topics li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-main);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.subject-topics li i {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGE 3: DBA PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Rohit Story Hero Segment */
.dba-hero {
  min-height: 85vh;
  padding-top: 140px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.03) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.04) 0%, transparent 50%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.04);
}

.story-badge {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.08);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.story-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.story-heading strong {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.hero-stats-strip {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.stat-item {
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.stat-val {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Dynamic Illustration for DBA Hero */
.dba-hero-graphic {
  position: relative;
  height: 450px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.executive-graphic {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 450px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 30px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06));
}

/* DBA vs PhD Highlights Grid/Table */
.comparison-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.comparison-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.comparison-header-row {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border-color);
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.comparison-feature {
  align-self: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.comparison-box {
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
}

.comparison-box.dba-col {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.15);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
}

.comparison-box.phd-col {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.08);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
}

.comparison-box h4 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.comparison-box.dba-col h4 {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.comparison-box.phd-col h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* DBA Universities grid cards */
/* DBA Universities grid cards */
.dba-uni-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.dba-uni-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.15);
}

.dba-uni-card img {
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.dba-uni-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* 5-Column grid for desktop with wrapping */
.col-grid-5 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .col-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .col-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .col-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* Brand Button styling for Compare Cards */
.uni-enquire-btn {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary) !important;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
  display: block;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.uni-enquire-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.2);
}

.uni-download-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.15);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: transparent;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.uni-download-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Scholarships Display */
.scholarship-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.scholarship-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.scholarship-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow), var(--shadow-dark);
}

.sch-pct {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sch-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Interactive Quiz / Scholarship Calculator Modal */
.modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 10000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.modal-content {
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 850px;
  padding: 3rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.1);
  border-radius: 20px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.15);
}
.close-modal-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.quiz-progress {
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  border-radius: 99px;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quiz-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 25%;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.quiz-step {
  display: none;
}

.quiz-step:not([data-step="2"]) {
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.quiz-step.active {
  display: block;
}

.quiz-options {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.quiz-option {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.1);
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.02);
  color: var(--text-main);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-align: left;
}

.quiz-option:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.05);
}

/* DBA Process Steps (Horizontal Flow) */
.steps-wrapper {
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.step-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.step-num {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
footer.site-footer {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding: 5rem 0 2rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

footer.site-footer p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

footer.site-footer h1,
footer.site-footer h2,
footer.site-footer h3,
footer.site-footer h4,
footer.site-footer h5,
footer.site-footer h6,
footer.site-footer .logo {
  color: var(--white);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  max-width: 350px;
}

.footer-links h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.footer-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.footer-links ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Contact/Registration Form card inside CTA */
.footer-cta-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.cta-glass-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 900px;
  padding: 4rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.cta-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.form-control {
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.15);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-main);
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATIONS & KEYFRAMES
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes shine {
  0% {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(45deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(150%, 150%) rotate(45deg);
  }
}

@keyframes dialogueAppear {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Chat Widget Interface Layout */
.chat-widget {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.chat-widget-header {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.chat-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.chat-status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

.chat-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.chat-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.chat-dot.red {
  background: #ef4444;
}

.chat-dot.yellow {
  background: #f59e0b;
}

.chat-dot.green {
  background: #10b981;
}

.chat-widget-feed {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
}

.chat-message-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
}

.chat-message-row.incoming {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.chat-message-row.outgoing {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.chat-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.chat-message-row.incoming .chat-avatar {
  background: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.1);
  color: var(--accent);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
}

.chat-message-row.outgoing .chat-avatar {
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--primary);
}

.chat-bubble-new {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  max-width: 75%;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.02);
}

.chat-message-row.incoming .chat-bubble-new {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-main);
  border-top-left-radius: 2px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06);
}

.chat-message-row.outgoing .chat-bubble-new {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-top-right-radius: 2px;
}

.chat-bubble-name {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.chat-message-row.incoming .chat-bubble-name {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.chat-message-row.outgoing .chat-bubble-name {
  color: #ffc045;
}

.chat-bubble-text {
  font-style: italic;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
}

/* Animated Trending Icon */
.trending-icon {
  margin-left: 5px;
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent);
  animation: trendBounce 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes trendBounce {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.15);
    color: var(--accent-hover);
  }
}

/* Premium Capsule Scholarship Cards (Compact Glass) */
.sch-card-dark {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.sch-card-dark:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.sch-card-dark .sch-pct-gold {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #ffd066;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sch-card-dark .sch-title-sub {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .grid-4,
  .scholarship-grid,
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .comparison-row {
    grid-template-columns: 150px 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .cta-glass-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }

  .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .story-heading {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  nav.nav-menu {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }

  nav.nav-menu.active {
    display: block;
  }

  nav.nav-menu ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: block;
  }

  .timeline::after {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 50px;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .timeline-item.left {
    text-align: left;
    left: 0;
  }

  .timeline-item.right {
    left: 0;
  }

  .timeline-item::after {
    left: 10px;
    right: auto;
  }

  .timeline-item.right::after {
    left: 10px;
  }

  .comparison-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .comparison-header-row {
    display: none;
  }

  .comparison-feature {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {

  .grid-3,
  .grid-4,
  .scholarship-grid,
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .counter-number {
    font-size: 3rem;
  }

  .facts-row {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .story-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-stats-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .graph-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .header-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE TIMELINE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

/* Horizontal line on Desktop */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .timeline-container {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .timeline-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 8%;
    right: 8%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent) 0%, rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.1) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
}

/* Timeline Step Card */
.timeline-step {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .timeline-step {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* Step Circle */
.step-number-circle {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 4px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.08);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-number-circle {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.3);
}

/* Step Content Card */
.step-content-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  flex-grow: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.timeline-step:hover .step-content-card {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.12);
}

.step-content-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.step-content-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Vertical line on Mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .timeline-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 30px;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent) 0%, rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.1) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 2px;
  }
}

/* Connected Timeline Value Cards (Homepage Motivation) */
.timeline-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 1.75rem 4.75rem !important;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.03);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.07) !important;
}

.timeline-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  top: 1.75rem;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.12);
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.timeline-card:hover .timeline-badge {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.3) !important;
}

/* Premium Banner CTA Banners (Homepage & DBA Page) */
.premium-banner-cta {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #022e5a 0%, #01162b 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3rem 4rem;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: visible;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.premium-banner-cta h3 {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.premium-banner-cta p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.premium-banner-cta .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  border: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 99px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.3);
}

.premium-banner-cta .btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.45);
  background: var(--white) !important;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.premium-banner-graphic {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
}

.floating-cta-graphic {
  position: absolute;
  top: -110px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 125%;
  max-width: 440px;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
  z-index: 10;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.4s ease;
}

.floating-cta-graphic:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-10px);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
}

/* Responsiveness for Premium CTA Banners */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .premium-banner-cta {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 3.5rem 2rem 2.5rem;
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .premium-banner-cta h3 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .premium-banner-graphic {
    justify-content: center;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 310px;
    margin-top: 2rem;
  }

  .floating-cta-graphic {
    position: absolute;
    top: -75px;
    right: 50%;
    transform: translateX(50%);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 340px;
  }

  .floating-cta-graphic:hover {
    transform: translateX(50%) scale(1.04) translateY(-5px);
  }
}

/* Mobile overrides to guarantee absolute responsiveness on index, phd, and dba pages */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .home-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* Hero headers scaling */
  .home-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.25rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  /* Dialogue bubbles spacing */
  .chat-row {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  /* Split columns vertical alignment */
  .grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
    align-items: stretch !important;
  }

  /* Make all responsive canvas charts smaller height on mobile to prevent layout stretching */
  div[style*="height: 500px"] {
    height: 380px !important;
  }

  div[style*="height: 450px"] {
    height: 320px !important;
  }

  div[style*="height: 430px"] {
    height: 300px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {

  /* Matcher widget spacing and options */
  .degree-match-widget {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
    margin: 2rem auto 0 !important;
  }

  .widget-option {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
  }

  .option-icon-wrapper {
    width: 40px !important;
    height: 40px !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
  }

  .option-icon-wrapper i {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }

  /* Modal padding */
  .modal-content {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 16px !important;
  }

  /* Title font adjustments */
  .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
  }

  .home-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2rem !important;
  }

  /* Connected timeline padding */
  .timeline-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 4rem !important;
  }

  .timeline-badge {
    left: 8px !important;
    top: 1.5rem !important;
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }
}

/* Footer responsiveness overrides */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-brand p {
    max-width: 100% !important;
  }

  .footer-brand .social-links {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }

  .footer-bottom .legal-links {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
}

/* Tablet and Mobile Heading/Subheading Uniformity and Alignment */
@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* Center main headings and standardise sizing on tablets */
  h1,
  .home-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.75rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }

  h2,
  .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 2.15rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }

  h3,
  .timeline-card h3,
  .widget-step h3,
  .step-content-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  }

  /* Center tags/labels */
  .tag,
  span.tag {
    display: table !important;
    margin: 0 auto 1.25rem auto !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    float: none !important;
    align-self: center !important;
  }

  /* Center and standardize subheadings/intro paragraphs */
  h1+p,
  h2+p,
  .tag+h2+p,
  .section-title p,
  .home-hero p {
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    max-width: 650px !important;
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.6 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {

  /* Center main headings and standardise sizing on mobile screens */
  h1,
  .home-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.1rem !important;
  }

  h2,
  .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
  }

  h3,
  .timeline-card h3,
  .widget-step h3,
  .step-content-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  }

  /* Center and standardize subheadings/intro paragraphs */
  h1+p,
  h2+p,
  .tag+h2+p,
  .section-title p,
  .home-hero p {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }
}

/* Highlight and Animate Trending Programs Nav Item */
.trending-nav-item a {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.trending-nav-item a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-hover) !important;
}

.trending-nav-item .trending-icon {
  animation: trendPulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.hot-badge {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.35rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #ef4444;
  /* Vivid alert red */
  color: var(--white) !important;
  margin-left: 0.25rem;
  margin-right: 0.15rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-block;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  animation: hotBadgePulse 1.5s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes trendPulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.2);
  }
}

@keyframes hotBadgePulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 4px #ef4444;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7);
    transform: scale(1.05);
  }
}

/* Responsive header button adjustment to prevent squishing */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .nav-cta .btn-secondary {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM DARK INTERACTIVE CTA SECTION & FORM STYLING
   ========================================================================== */
.premium-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #021a30 0%, #010e1c 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Background Glowing Mesh Effects */
.premium-cta-section::before,
.premium-cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(120px);
}

.premium-cta-section::before {
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.12); /* Accent color */
}

.premium-cta-section::after {
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: rgba(13, 70, 126, 0.25); /* Primary-light color */
}

.premium-cta-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1050px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.premium-cta-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.premium-cta-tag {
  align-self: flex-start;
  color: #ffb326;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 179, 38, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 179, 38, 0.25);
  border-radius: 99px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(255, 179, 38, 0.05);
}

.premium-cta-heading {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.premium-cta-heading span.dr-style {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.premium-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.premium-cta-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.premium-cta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-cta-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.premium-cta-icon-wrapper {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-cta-item:hover .premium-cta-icon-wrapper {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.4);
}

.premium-cta-icon-wrapper svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: currentColor;
  transition: fill 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-cta-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.premium-cta-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.premium-cta-value {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-cta-item:hover .premium-cta-value {
  color: var(--accent);
}
/* Form Styling */
.premium-cta-right {
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.35); /* Translucent navy to blend beautifully */
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.premium-form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.premium-form-group label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); /* Visible off-white label */
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.premium-form-control {
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); /* Visible input borders */
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07); /* Lighter translucent background */
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
}

.premium-form-control:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.2);
}

.premium-form-control::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5); /* Highly legible placeholder text */
}

/* State Dropdown Styling */
select.premium-form-control option {
  background: #021a30;
  color: var(--white);
}

.premium-cta-btn {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.2);
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.premium-cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.4);
  background: var(--accent-hover);
}

/* Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .premium-cta-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.modal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .modal-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .premium-cta-section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
  .premium-cta-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    gap: 2rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .premium-cta-heading {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
  .premium-cta-value {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    word-break: break-all;
  }
  .premium-cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

/* Doctoral Influence Dashboard styles */
.doctoral-influence-dashboard {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.08);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dashboard-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.dashboard-main-gauge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.02);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dashboard-main-gauge:hover {
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gauge-ring-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gauge-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.gauge-bg {
  fill: none;
  stroke: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.1);
  stroke-width: 8;
}

.gauge-fill {
  fill: none;
  stroke: var(--accent);
  stroke-width: 8;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 251.2;
  stroke-dashoffset: 50.24;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1s ease-out;
}

.gauge-center-content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gauge-center-content i {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.gauge-number {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.gauge-info h5 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.gauge-info p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.dashboard-metrics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.metric-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.02);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.06);
  border-color: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.2);
}

.metric-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.metric-icon-wrap {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-card:hover .metric-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent);
}

.metric-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.metric-value {
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.metric-progress-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.05);
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.metric-progress-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.metric-sparkline {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 4px;
  height: 24px;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.sparkline-bar {
  flex: 1;
  background: rgba(2, 46, 90, 0.08);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease;
}

.metric-card:hover .sparkline-bar {
  background: var(--accent);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .dashboard-metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .dashboard-main-gauge {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FORM AND MODAL SYSTEM (AMITY WEB SYSTEM)
   ========================================================================== */
.textinput, .selectinput {
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  outline: none;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.textinput:focus, .selectinput:focus {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.2);
}

.textinput::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

select.selectinput option {
  background: #021a30;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Premium CTA Form overrides to accommodate custom labels */
.premium-cta-right label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  margin-top: 0.3rem;
}

#leadform, #leadform1, #leadformSch {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.2);
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.8rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

#leadform:hover, #leadform1:hover, #leadformSch:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.4);
  background: var(--accent-hover);
}

/* Modal Overlay & Pop-up system */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(1, 14, 28, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10000;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-container {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #022e5a 0%, #011d3a 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.modal-close {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.form-group1 {
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.form-group1 input, .form-group1 select {
  width: 100%;
}

.modal-container label p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.security-notice {
  background-color: #e4c34e;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 0px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.security-notice span {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: black;
}

/* Floating brochure download button */
.floating-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  z-index: 999;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.floating-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.floating-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.5);
}

.floating-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* Simple Footer Style Override */
footer {
  background: #010e1c;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

footer .container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

footer p {
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-hover);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCHOLARSHIP MODAL FORM (LIGHT SYSTEM - SEPARATED)
   ========================================================================== */
#myFormSch .textinput, 
#myFormSch .selectinput {
  background: #f7f9fc !important;
  border: 1px solid #c8d1db !important;
  color: #022e5a !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.8rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  outline: none !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

#myFormSch .textinput::placeholder {
  color: #7b8e9d !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

#myFormSch .textinput:focus, 
#myFormSch .selectinput:focus {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #e19a0e !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(225, 154, 14, 0.2) !important;
}

#myFormSch select.selectinput {
  color: #022e5a !important;
}

#myFormSch select.selectinput option {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: #022e5a !important;
}

#myFormSch label {
  color: #022e5a !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem !important;
  margin-top: 0.3rem !important;
}

#myFormSch .security-notice {
  background-color: #e4c34e !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  padding: 6px 0px !important;
  border-radius: 5px !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
}

#myFormSch .security-notice span {
  font-size: 11px !important;
  color: black !important;
}