/* =========================
       ROOT & GLOBAL
    ==========================*/
    :root {
        --primary-color: #fc0511;
        --secondary-color: #fc0511;
        --light-color: #ffffff;
        --dark-color: #212529;
    }

    body {
        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        background-color: var(--light-color);
    }

    h1, h2, h6 {
        font-weight: bold;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    /* =========================
       GENERIC HEADING ANIMS
    ==========================*/
    .fade-in {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
        transition: opacity 0.7s ease-out, transform 0.7s ease-out;
    }

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

    @keyframes fade-slide-in {
        0% {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(-20px);
        }
        100% {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }

    @keyframes animate-background {
        0% { background-position: 0 50%; }
        100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    }

    /* Desktop vs mobile toggle between portfolio and destination */
    @media (min-width: 768px) {
        #study-portfolio {
            display: block;
        }
        #destination-gallery {
            display: none;
        }
    }
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
        #study-portfolio {
            display: none;
        }
        #destination-gallery {
            display: block;
        }
    }

    /* =========================
       HERO & LEAD FORM
    ==========================*/
    .hero-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
        background-color: var(--light-color);
    }

    .hero-image {
        background-size: contain;
        background-position: center;
        background-repeat: no-repeat;
        border-radius: 12px;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 20px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
        color: white;
        background: rgba(252, 5, 17, 0.8);
        height: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-content h1 {
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 2.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        text-shadow: 1px 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        color: white;
    }

    .hero-benefits {
        list-style: none;
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .hero-benefits li {
        padding: 8px 0;
        font-size: 1rem;
        position: relative;
        padding-left: 30px;
    }

    .hero-benefits li:before {
        content: "✓";
        color: var(--secondary-color);
        font-weight: bold;
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 6px;
        background-color: white;
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .form-container {
        background-color: white;
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .free-offer {
        background-color: var(--secondary-color);
        color: white;
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 5px 15px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .accommodation-text {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
        color: var(--primary-color);
    }

    .location-badge {
        background-color: var(--primary-color);
        color: white;
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 5px 15px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }

    .masked-textt {
        background-color: #f8f9fa;
        padding: 12px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-style: italic;
        color: #555;
        border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
        margin: 10px 0;
    }

    .form-title {
        color: var(--primary-color);
        font-weight: 700;
        margin-top: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 5px;
    }

    .form-subtitle-main {
        /* renamed to avoid popup clash */
        color: #555;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .form-control-main {
        /* main page form only */
        padding: 10px 12px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        border: 1px solid #ddd;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .btn-submit-main {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 10px;
        background-color: var(--secondary-color);
        color: white;
        border: none;
        border-radius: 8px;
        font-weight: 600;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background-color 0.3s;
    }

    .btn-submit-main:hover {
        background-color: #d04416;
    }

    .success-message-main {
        padding: 12px;
        background-color: #d4edda;
        color: #155724;
        border-radius: 8px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .green-tick-main {
        color: #28a745;
        font-weight: bold;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .contact-us-main {
        margin-top: 10px;
        padding-top: 8px;
        border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    }

    .contact-us-main a {
        color: var(--secondary-color);
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .contact-us-main p {
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 991px) {
        .hero-section {
            padding: 30px 0;
        }
        .hero-image {
            min-height: 280px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 767px) {
        .hero-content h1 {
            font-size: 1.8rem;
        }
        .hero-benefits li {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
        }
        .form-container {
            padding: 15px;
        }
    }

    /* =========================
       SLIDER
    ==========================*/
    .custom-slider-container {
        width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
        position: relative;
        background-color: white;
        padding: 5px 0;
        height: 180px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .custom-slider-wrapper {
        display: flex;
        width: max-content;
        animation: custom-slide-animation 45s linear infinite;
    }

    .custom-slider-wrapper .custom-slide {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        width: 16.66vw;
    }

    .custom-slide img {
        width: 85%;
        height: 140px;
        display: block;
        margin: auto;
        object-fit: fill;
        border-radius: 10px;
        box-shadow: 0px 0px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
    }

    .custom-slide img:hover {
        transform: scale(1.1);
        box-shadow: 10px 25px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    @keyframes custom-slide-animation {
        0% { transform: translateX(0); }
        100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .custom-slider-wrapper {
            animation: custom-slide-animation 40s linear infinite;
        }

        .custom-slider-wrapper .custom-slide {
            width: 50vw;
        }
    }

    /* =========================
       STATS STRIP
    ==========================*/
    .stats-section {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fc0511, #a30008);
        padding: 30px 0;
        color: white;
    }

    /* =========================
       ABOUT / PROCESS / VALUES
    ==========================*/
    .animated-section {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
        transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                    transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .animated-section.visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 28px;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 2px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fc0511, #a30008);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        display: inline-block;
        position: relative;
    }

    .section-title::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -8px;
        left: 0;
        width: 60px;
        height: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #fc0511, #a30008);
        border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .section-description {
        font-size: 17px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        color: #4a4a4a;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .section-description b {
        color: #fc0511;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .scale-up {
        transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
        position: relative;
    }

    .scale-up::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(252, 5, 17, 0.1), transparent);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .scale-up:hover {
        transform: translateY(-8px);
        box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(252, 5, 17, 0.15);
    }

    .scale-up:hover::before {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .scale-up img {
        transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .scale-up:hover img {
        transform: scale(1.08);
    }

    .content-card {
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 16px;
        padding: 32px;
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        transition: all 0.4s ease;
    }

    .content-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        border-color: rgba(252, 5, 17, 0.2);
    }

    .content-card h5 {
        font-size: 22px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #1a1a1a;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .content-card h5::before {
        content: '';
        width: 4px;
        height: 28px;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fc0511, #a30008);
        border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .content-card p {
        font-size: 16px;
        line-height: 1.7;
        color: #5a5a5a;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .process-card {
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 14px;
        padding: 24px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        border-left: 4px solid #fc0511;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .process-card::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 4px;
        height: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fc0511, #a30008);
        transition: height 0.4s ease;
    }

    .process-card:hover {
        transform: translateX(8px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(252, 5, 17, 0.12);
    }

    .process-card:hover::before {
        height: 100%;
    }

    .process-number {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fc0511, #a30008);
        color: white;
        border-radius: 12px;
        margin-right: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;
        font-size: 18px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(252, 5, 17, 0.3);
    }

    .process-card b {
        font-size: 17px;
        color: #1a1a1a;
        font-weight: 600;
    }

    .process-card p {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.6;
        color: #6a6a6a;
        margin: 10px 0 0 54px;
    }

    .value-pill {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        background: #fff;
        border-radius: 24px;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        margin: 6px;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 15px;
        color: #fc0511;
        border: 2px solid #fc0511;
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(252, 5, 17, 0.1);
    }

    .value-pill::before {
        content: '✦';
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .value-pill:hover {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fc0511, #a30008);
        color: white;
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(252, 5, 17, 0.3);
        border-color: transparent;
    }

    .equal-height {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-top: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .equal-height > div {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .equal-height img {
        object-fit: cover;
        height: 280px;
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }

    .about-img-container {
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: 16px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
        position: relative;
    }

    .about-img-container img {
        transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .featured-image-container img {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 400px;
        object-fit: cover;
    }

    .cta-box {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fc0511 0%, #a30008 100%);
        color: white;
        padding: 32px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 32px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(252, 5, 17, 0.25);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .cta-box::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: -50%;
        right: -50%;
        width: 200%;
        height: 200%;
        background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
        animation: pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    }

    @keyframes pulse {
        0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
        50% { transform: scale(1.1); opacity: 0.3; }
    }

    .cta-box p {
        font-size: 20px;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin: 0;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .cta-box .cta-button {
        display: inline-block;
        margin-top: 20px;
        padding: 14px 36px;
        background: white;
        color: #fc0511;
        border-radius: 30px;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1;
    }

    .cta-box .cta-button:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }


    @media (max-width: 768px) {
     
        .section-description {
            font-size: 16px;
        }
        .content-card {
            padding: 24px;
        }
        .process-card {
            padding: 20px;
        }
        .equal-height img {
            height: 200px;
        }
        .featured-image-container img {
            min-height: 300px;
        }
        .value-pill {
            padding: 10px 16px;
            font-size: 14px;
        }
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
        .animated-section,
        .fade-in,
        .scale-up,
        .process-card,
        .value-pill {
            transition: none;
        }
    }

    /* =========================
   WHY CHOOSE US - FIXED
    ==========================*/
    .feature-card {
        border-radius: 30px;
        background: #e0e0e0;
        box-shadow: 15px 15px 30px #bebebe, -15px -15px 30px #ffffff;
        height: 100%;
        transition: transform 0.5s ease-in-out;
        display: flex; /* ADD THIS */
        flex-direction: column; /* ADD THIS */
    }

    .feature-container {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 1400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 0 15px;
    }

    .feature-row {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        margin: 0 -15px;
        align-items: stretch; /* ADD THIS - ensures equal height columns */
    }

    .feature-col {
        padding: 0 15px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
        display: flex; /* ADD THIS */
    }

    @media (min-width: 1200px) {
        .feature-col {
            width: 20%;
        }
    }

    @media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1199px) {
        .feature-col {
            width: 33.333%;
        }
    }

    @media (min-width: 576px) and (max-width: 767px) {
        .feature-col {
            width: 50%;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 575px) {
        .feature-col {
            width: 100%;
        }
    }

    .icon-box {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px 15px;
        display: flex; /* ADD THIS */
        flex-direction: column; /* ADD THIS */
        justify-content: center; /* ADD THIS - centers content vertically */
        flex-grow: 1; /* ADD THIS - fills available space */
        min-height: 200px; /* ADD THIS - ensures minimum height */
    }

    .icon-box i {
        font-size: 3rem;
        color: #dc3545;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        display: inline-block;
    }

    .icon-box h6 {
        margin-top: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
        font-weight: 600;
        min-height: 40px; /* ADD THIS - consistent title height */
        display: flex; /* ADD THIS */
        align-items: center; /* ADD THIS */
        justify-content: center; /* ADD THIS */
    }

    .icon-box p {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        line-height: 1.5; /* ADD THIS */
    }


    /* =========================
       PORTFOLIO & DESTINATIONS
    ==========================*/
    .portfolio-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr));
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .portfolio-item {
        position: relative;
    }

    .portfolio-content {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .portfolio-content img {
        width: 100%;
        display: block;
    }

    .portfolio-overlay {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
        opacity: 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .portfolio-content:hover .portfolio-overlay {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .hover-content {
        color: #fff;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .hover-content .title {
        font-size: 18px;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

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

    .destination-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
        gap: 20px;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 10px;
    }

    .destination-item {
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
        border-radius: 10px;
        perspective: 1000px;
    }

    .destination-item img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 230px;
        object-fit: cover;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .destination-overlay {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.6s ease-in-out;
        text-align: center;
        border-radius: 10px;
    }

    .destination-item:hover .destination-overlay {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .hover-info {
        color: #fff;
        padding: 15px;
    }

    .destination-title {
        font-size: 18px;
        font-weight: bold;
    }

    .destination-subtitle {
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
        .destination-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        }
        .destination-item img {
            height: 200px;
            width: 300px;
        }
        .destination-title {
            font-size: 16px;
        }
        .destination-subtitle {
            font-size: 13px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        .destination-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
        }
        .destination-item img {
            height: 180px;
        }
        .destination-title {
            font-size: 14px;
        }
        .destination-subtitle {
            font-size: 12px;
        }
    }

/* ===========================
   VIDEO TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   =========================== */
   /* Testimonial Header Styling */
.testimonial-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testimonial-title {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.testimonial-rating {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #ffc107;
    white-space: nowrap;
}



.author-university {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .testimonial-title {
        font-size: 11px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-rating {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-quote {
        font-size: 12px;
        min-height: 90px;
    }
}

.video-testimonials-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 0;
}



/* Carousel Wrapper */
.testimonial-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding: 0 60px;
}

/* Carousel Container */
.testimonial-carousel {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 12px 0 40px 0;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.testimonial-carousel::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Navigation Buttons */
.carousel-nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 45%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    color: #2d3748;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #f7fafc;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

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

.carousel-nav-left {
    left: 0;
}

.carousel-nav-right {
    right: 0;
}

/* Video Testimonial Card */
.video-testimonial-card {
    min-width: 300px;
    max-width: 300px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.student-photo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.student-photo,
.student-video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Hide video initially */
.student-video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

/* Hover: preview video (silent) - only for cards with video */
.video-testimonial-card.has-video:hover .student-photo {
    opacity: 0;
}

.video-testimonial-card.has-video:hover .student-video {
    opacity: 1;
}

.play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 1;
}

.play-overlay svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    fill: currentColor;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

/* Hide play icon when video is playing or hovered */
.video-testimonial-card.has-video:hover .play-overlay,
.video-playing .play-overlay {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
}

.video-testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

/* Student Photo Wrapper - Full height with relative positioning */
.student-photo-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    overflow: visible;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.student-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Floating Content Box - OVERLAYING the bottom of image */
.testimonial-floating-box {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 10px 9px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.video-testimonial-card:hover .testimonial-floating-box {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    bottom: -32px;
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 10px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #4a5568;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    height: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Author Info */
.testimonial-author-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.author-name {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1a202c;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.university-logo img {
    max-width: 75px;
    max-height:75px;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .testimonial-carousel-wrapper {
        padding: 0 50px;
    }
    
    .video-testimonial-card {
        min-width: 280px;
        max-width: 280px;
    }
    
    .student-photo-wrapper {
        height: 400px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-floating-box {
        left: 14px;
        right: 14px;
        padding: 9px 8px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .testimonial-carousel-wrapper {
        padding: 0 45px;
    }
    
    .video-testimonial-card {
        min-width: 260px;
        max-width: 260px;
    }
    
    .student-photo-wrapper {
        height: 380px;
    }
    
    .carousel-nav-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    
    .carousel-nav-btn svg {
        width: 18px;
        height: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .testimonial-carousel-wrapper {
        padding: 0 40px;
    }
    
    .video-testimonial-card {
        min-width: 240px;
        max-width: 240px;
    }
    
    .student-photo-wrapper {
        height: 360px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-floating-box {
        padding: 8px 7px;
        bottom: -28px;
    }
    
    .carousel-nav-btn {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-quote {
        font-size: 13px;
        min-height: 52px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .testimonial-carousel-wrapper {
        padding: 0 36px;
    }
    
    .video-testimonial-card {
        min-width: 220px;
        max-width: 220px;
    }
    
    .student-photo-wrapper {
        height: 340px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-floating-box {
        padding: 7px 6px;
        bottom: -26px;
        left: 12px;
        right: 12px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-quote {
        font-size: 12px;
        min-height: 48px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    
    .author-name {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    
    .university-logo img {
        max-width: 80px;
    }
}

   /* ==========================================
   FAQ SECTION - SIMPLE & CLEAN DESIGN
   Using existing class names from your HTML
   ========================================== */

.faq-section {
    padding: 80px 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

/* Section Title */
.section-title {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #004aad; /* Dark Blue */
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-title.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title.masked-text {
    /* Optional: Add any masking effects if needed */
}

.mb-0 {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.mb-5 {
    margin-bottom: 50px !important;
}

/* Accordion Container */
.accordion {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Accordion Item */
.accordion-item {
    background: #f8f9fb;
    border-radius: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-item:first-child {
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.accordion-item:last-child {
    border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
}

.accordion-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

/* Accordion Header */
.accordion-header {
    margin: 0;
}

/* Accordion Button */
.accordion-button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 24px 28px;
    background: #f8f9fb;
    border: none;
    text-align: left;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #004aad; /* Dark Blue */
    line-height: 1.5;
    position: relative;
}

.accordion-button:hover {
    background: #eef2f9;
}

.accordion-button.active {
    background: #eef2f9;
    color: #004aad; /* Dark Blue */
}

.accordion-button:focus {
    outline: none;
}

/* Chevron Icon using ::after */
.accordion-button::after {
    content: '';
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 16 16' fill='none' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M4 6L8 10L12 6' stroke='%23004aad' stroke-width='2' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-button.active::after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Accordion Collapse */
.accordion-collapse {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.accordion-collapse.show {
    max-height: 1000px;
}

/* Accordion Body */
.accordion-body {
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #4b5563;
    transition: padding 0.4s ease;
}

.accordion-collapse.show .accordion-body {
    padding: 24px 28px;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================== */

/* Tablets */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .faq-section {
        padding: 60px 16px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .mb-5 {
        margin-bottom: 40px !important;
    }

    .accordion-button {
        padding: 20px 20px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .accordion-collapse.show .accordion-body {
        padding: 20px 20px;
    }

    .accordion-body {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .faq-section {
        padding: 50px 12px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .mb-5 {
        margin-bottom: 30px !important;
    }

    .accordion-button {
        padding: 18px 16px;
        font-size: 15px;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .accordion-button::after {
        width: 14px;
        height: 14px;
    }

    .accordion-collapse.show .accordion-body {
        padding: 18px 16px;
    }

    .accordion-body {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
}

/* Very Small Mobile */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
    .section-title {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .accordion-button {
        padding: 16px 14px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .accordion-collapse.show .accordion-body {
        padding: 16px 14px;
    }
}
    /* =========================
       POPUP (renamed classes kept separate from main form)
    ==========================*/
    .popup-overlay {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85));
        backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        z-index: 2000;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    .popup-overlay.active {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }

    .popup-container {
        background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ffffff, #f8f9fa);
        padding: 40px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
                    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        max-width: 480px;
        width: 90%;
        position: relative;
        transform: scale(0.9);
        transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        animation: slideUp 0.4s ease-out;
    }

    .popup-overlay.active .popup-container {
        transform: scale(1);
    }

    @keyframes slideUp {
        from {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.95);
        }
        to {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        }
    }

    .close-btn {
        position: absolute;
        top: 15px;
        right: 15px;
        background: #f1f3f5;
        border: none;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        font-size: 20px;
        cursor: pointer;
        color: #495057;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        font-weight: 300;
    }

    .close-btn:hover {
        background: #e9ecef;
        color: #212529;
        transform: rotate(90deg);
    }

    .popup-header {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .popup-header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #212529;
        margin: 0 0 8px 0;
        letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .popup-header p {
        color: #6c757d;
        font-size: 15px;
        margin: 0;
        font-weight: 400;
    }

    .popup-form {
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .form-group {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        position: relative;
    }

    .popup-form .form-control {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 14px 18px;
        border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
        border-radius: 12px;
        font-size: 15px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        background: #ffffff;
        color: #212529;
        font-family: inherit;
    }

    .popup-form .form-control:focus {
        outline: none;
        border-color: #4CAF50;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.1);
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .popup-form .form-control::placeholder {
        color: #adb5bd;
    }

    .popup-form .btn-submit {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4CAF50 0%, #45a049 100%);
        color: white;
        border: none;
        padding: 15px 24px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        cursor: pointer;
        font-size: 16px;
        font-weight: 600;
        width: 100%;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.3);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .popup-form .btn-submit::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
        transition: left 0.5s;
    }

    .popup-form .btn-submit:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.4);
    }

    .popup-form .btn-submit:hover::before {
        left: 100%;
    }

    .popup-form .btn-submit:active {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .popup-success-message {
        color: #4CAF50;
        font-weight: 600;
        margin: 0;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 20px;
        background: rgba(76, 175, 80, 0.1);
        border-radius: 12px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 10px;
        animation: successPop 0.5s ease;
    }

    @keyframes successPop {
        0% { transform: scale(0.8); opacity: 0; }
        50% { transform: scale(1.05); }
        100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    }

    .popup-green-tick {
        font-size: 24px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        background: #4CAF50;
        color: white;
        border-radius: 50%;
        animation: tickBounce 0.6s ease;
    }

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

    .contact-us-popup {
        margin-top: 30px;
        padding-top: 25px;
        border-top: 2px solid #e9ecef;
    }

    .contact-title {
        font-size: 16px;
        font-weight: 600;
        color: #212529;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .contact-email {
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .contact-email a {
        color: #4CAF50;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 15px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    .contact-email a:hover {
        color: #45a049;
        text-decoration: underline;
    }

    .phone-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .phone-card {
        background: #f8f9fa;
        padding: 15px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        text-align: center;
        border: 2px solid #e9ecef;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    .phone-card:hover {
        border-color: #4CAF50;
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    }

    .phone-label {
        font-size: 11px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: #6c757d;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .phone-number {
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #212529;
        margin: 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 6px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 576px) {
        .popup-container {
            padding: 30px 20px;
            border-radius: 16px;
        }
        .popup-header h2 {
            font-size: 24px;
        }
        .phone-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 12px;
        }
    }

    .popup-form .form-control:invalid:not(:placeholder-shown) {
        border-color: #dc3545;
    }

    .popup-form .form-control:valid:not(:placeholder-shown) {
        border-color: #4CAF50;
    }
    /* =========================
       ROOT & GLOBAL
    ==========================*/
    :root {
        --primary-color: #fc0511;
        --secondary-color: #fc0511;
        --light-color: #ffffff;
        --dark-color: #212529;
    }

    body {
        font-family: 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, Geneva, Verdana, sans-serif;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        background-color: var(--light-color);
    }

    h1, h2, h6 {
        font-weight: bold;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    /* =========================
       GENERIC HEADING ANIMS
    ==========================*/
    .fade-in {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
        transition: opacity 0.7s ease-out, transform 0.7s ease-out;
    }

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

    @keyframes fade-slide-in {
        0% {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(-20px);
        }
        100% {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }

    @keyframes animate-background {
        0% { background-position: 0 50%; }
        100% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    }

    /* Desktop vs mobile toggle between portfolio and destination */
    @media (min-width: 768px) {
        #study-portfolio {
            display: block;
        }
        #destination-gallery {
            display: none;
        }
    }
    @media (max-width: 767px) {
        #study-portfolio {
            display: none;
        }
        #destination-gallery {
            display: block;
        }
    }
/* ===========================
   Orbit Hero Section Enhancements
   =========================== */

.orbit-animation-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0f9ff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Left Content */
.orbit-main-title {
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    color: #004aad; /* Dark Blue */
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.highlight-text {
    color: #22b7cb; /* Light Blue */
}

/* Refined CTA Button */
.orbit-cta-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004aad 0%, #0062e0 100%);
    color: white;
    padding: 18px 36px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.orbit-cta-btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.orbit-cta-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.orbit-cta-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.35);
}

.orbit-cta-btn:active {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.orbit-cta-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Stats Container */
.stats-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e3f2fd 0%, #f0f9ff 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.1);
}

.stats-box {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 8px;
    border-right: 2px solid rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.15);
}

.stats-box:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.stats-value {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #004aad;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stats-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #22b7cb;
    text-transform: lowercase;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================
   ORBIT WRAPPER WITH GRID
   =========================== */

.orbit-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Animated Grid Background */
.grid-background {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -50px;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 40px 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
    animation: grid-pulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes grid-pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.4;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.8;
        transform: scale(1.02);
    }
}

/* STATIONARY Orbit circles */
.orbit-circle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.2);
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.outer-circle {
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
}

.middle-circle {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
}

.inner-circle {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
}

/* Center person */
.center-person {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    z-index: 10;
    border: 6px solid white;
}

.center-person img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Alumni card */
.alumni-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8%;
    left: 2%;
    z-index: 20;
    background: white;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    max-width: 240px;
}

.card-avatar {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-text {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #004aad;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Bottom card */
.bottom-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 6%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    background: white;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.card-text-bottom {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #004aad;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================
   FLAG ITEMS
   =========================== */

.flag-item {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: white;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px  white;
}

.flag-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

/* ==========================
   ORBIT PATHS - POSITIONED ON CIRCLES
   =========================== */

.orbit-path {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Outer orbit - 480px diameter */
.outer-orbit {
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    margin-left: -240px;
    margin-top: -240px;
    animation: orbit-rotate 25s linear infinite;
}

/* Middle orbit - 360px diameter */
.middle-orbit {
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    margin-left: -180px;
    margin-top: -180px;
    animation: orbit-rotate-reverse 20s linear infinite;
}

/* Flag positioning - CENTERED ON ORBIT CIRCLES */
.orbit-flag {
    position: absolute;
}

/* Outer orbit positions - ON 480px CIRCLE */
.germany-pos {
    top: -24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.usa-pos {
    bottom: -24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

/* Middle orbit positions - ON 360px CIRCLE */
.uk-pos {
    left: -24px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.ireland-pos {
    right: -24px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

/* India flag - FIXED ON LEFT SIDE OF CENTER PERSON */
.india-flag {
    position: absolute;
    left: calc(50% - 140px - 24px); /* Center - half of person width - half of flag size */
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 15;
}

/* Counter-rotate animations */
.counter-rotate {
    animation: counter-rotate 25s linear infinite;
}

.counter-rotate-reverse {
    animation: counter-rotate-reverse 20s linear infinite;
}

/* ==========================
   ANIMATIONS
   =========================== */

@keyframes orbit-rotate {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

@keyframes orbit-rotate-reverse {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
}

@keyframes counter-rotate {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(-360deg); }
}

@keyframes counter-rotate-reverse {
    from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ==========================
   RESPONSIVE
   =========================== */

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .orbit-main-title {
        font-size: 42px;
    }

    .orbit-wrapper {
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
    }

    .outer-circle {
        width: 380px;
        height: 380px;
    }

    .middle-circle {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }

    .inner-circle {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
    }

    .center-person {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
    }

    .flag-item {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }

    .outer-orbit {
        width: 380px;
        height: 380px;
        margin-left: -190px;
        margin-top: -190px;
    }

    .middle-orbit {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
        margin-left: -140px;
        margin-top: -140px;
    }

    .germany-pos {
        top: -20px;
    }

    .usa-pos {
        bottom: -20px;
    }

    .uk-pos {
        left: -20px;
    }

    .ireland-pos {
        right: -20px;
    }

    .india-flag {
        left: calc(50% - 110px - 20px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .orbit-animation-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }

    .orbit-main-title {
        font-size: 36px;
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    .orbit-cta-btn {
        padding: 15px 28px;
        font-size: 15px;
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .stats-container {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        padding: 20px 12px;
    }

    .stats-box {
        flex: 1 1 45%;
        border-right: 2px solid rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.15);
        border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.15);
        padding: 15px 8px;
    }

    .stats-box:nth-child(2n) {
        border-right: none;
    }

    .stats-box:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .stats-value {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .stats-label {
        font-size: 12px;
    }

    .orbit-wrapper {
        width: 320px;
        height: 320px;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }

    .outer-circle {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
    }

    .middle-circle {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
    }

    .inner-circle {
        width: 140px;
        height: 140px;
    }

    .center-person {
        width: 180px;
        height: 180px;
    }

    .flag-item {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
    }

    .outer-orbit {
        width: 300px;
        height: 300px;
        margin-left: -150px;
        margin-top: -150px;
    }

    .middle-orbit {
        width: 220px;
        height: 220px;
        margin-left: -110px;
        margin-top: -110px;
    }

    .germany-pos {
        top: -18px;
    }

    .usa-pos {
        bottom: -18px;
    }

    .uk-pos {
        left: -18px;
    }

    .ireland-pos {
        right: -18px;
    }

    .india-flag {
        left: calc(50% - 90px - 18px);
    }

    .alumni-card {
        max-width: 180px;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }

    .card-avatar {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
    }

    .card-text,
    .card-text-bottom {
        font-size: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .orbit-main-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .orbit-cta-btn {
        padding: 14px 24px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }

    .stats-value {
        font-size: 24px;
    }

    .orbit-wrapper {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }

    .center-person {
        width: 160px;
        height: 160px;
    }

    .outer-circle {
        width: 260px;
        height: 260px;
    }

    .middle-circle {
        width: 190px;
        height: 190px;
    }

    .inner-circle {
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
    }

    .flag-item {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
    }

    .outer-orbit {
        width: 260px;
        height: 260px;
        margin-left: -130px;
        margin-top: -130px;
    }

    .middle-orbit {
        width: 190px;
        height: 190px;
        margin-left: -95px;
        margin-top: -95px;
    }

    .germany-pos {
        top: -16px;
    }

    .usa-pos {
        bottom: -16px;
    }

    .uk-pos {
        left: -16px;
    }

    .ireland-pos {
        right: -16px;
    }

    .india-flag {
        left: calc(50% - 80px - 16px);
    }
}
/* ===========================
   SMOOTH SCROLL BEHAVIOR
   =========================== */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* ===========================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   =========================== */
.py-5 {
    padding-top: 3rem !important;
    padding-bottom: 3rem !important;
}

.mb-2 {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
}

.mb-3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

.mb-4 {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
}

.mb-5 {
    margin-bottom: 3rem !important;
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center !important;
}

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

.rounded-3 {
    border-radius: 1rem !important;
}

.shadow {
    box-shadow: 0 0.5rem 1rem rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

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

.fade-in-up {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

/* ===========================
   BUTTON HOVER EFFECTS
   =========================== */
button[id^="openModalBtn"] {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

button[id^="openModalBtn"]:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(252, 5, 17, 0.3);
}

/* ===========================
   LINK IMPROVEMENTS
   =========================== */
a {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
/* ===========================
   SERVICES GRID SECTION - BRAND COLORS ONLY
   =========================== */
.services-grid-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.services-pretitle {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #4a5568;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.services-main-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #d21c31;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Pastel Service Card */
.service-pastel-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    margin:10px;
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    border: none;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-pastel-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Brand Color Backgrounds - Stronger opacity for visibility */
.blue-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.25) 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.3);
}

.teal-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 183, 203, 0.15) 0%, rgba(34, 183, 203, 0.25) 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(34, 183, 203, 0.3);
}

.red-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(210, 28, 49, 0.15) 0%, rgba(210, 28, 49, 0.25) 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(210, 28, 49, 0.3);
}

/* Hover effects with brand colors */
.blue-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.2) 0%, rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.3) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.4);
}

.teal-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 183, 203, 0.2) 0%, rgba(34, 183, 203, 0.3) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(34, 183, 203, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(34, 183, 203, 0.4);
}

.red-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(210, 28, 49, 0.2) 0%, rgba(210, 28, 49, 0.3) 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(210, 28, 49, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(210, 28, 49, 0.4);
}

/* Content Wrapper */
.service-content-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 55%;
    z-index: 2;
    position: relative;
}

.service-pastel-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a202c;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.service-pastel-description {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4a5568;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Button Style - Uses brand colors */
.service-pastel-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.blue-card .service-pastel-btn {
    color: #004aad;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.2);
}

.teal-card .service-pastel-btn {
    color: #22b7cb;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(34, 183, 203, 0.2);
}

.red-card .service-pastel-btn {
    color: #d21c31;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(210, 28, 49, 0.2);
}

.service-pastel-btn:hover {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    gap: 10px;
}

.blue-card .service-pastel-btn:hover {
    color: #004aad;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.3);
}

.teal-card .service-pastel-btn:hover {
    color: #22b7cb;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(34, 183, 203, 0.3);
}

.red-card .service-pastel-btn:hover {
    color: #d21c31;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(210, 28, 49, 0.3);
}

/* Illustration - Larger size */
.service-illustration {
    position: absolute;
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-pastel-card:hover .service-illustration {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Responsive Design */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .services-main-title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .service-pastel-card {
        min-height: 260px;
        padding: 28px 24px;
    }
    
    .service-content-wrapper {
        max-width: 50%;
    }
    
    .service-illustration {
        right: 10px;
        bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .service-illustration svg {
        width: 150px;
        height: 150px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .services-grid-section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .services-main-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    
    .service-pastel-card {
        min-height: 240px;
        padding: 24px 20px;
    }
    
    .service-content-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .service-pastel-title {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    
    .service-pastel-description {
        font-size: 13px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    
    .service-pastel-btn {
        padding: 9px 16px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    
    .service-illustration {
        right: 5px;
        bottom: 5px;
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
    
    .service-illustration svg {
        width: 120px;
        height: 120px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .service-pastel-card {
        min-height: 200px;
        padding: 20px 18px;
    }
    
    .service-pastel-title {
        font-size: 17px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .service-pastel-description {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    
    .service-illustration svg {
        width: 100px;
        height: 100px;
    }
}/* ==========================================
   MASTERX SECTION BASE
   ========================================== */
.masterx-section {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 60px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.masterx-section .container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 15px;
}

.masterx-section h2 {
    font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 42px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #d21c31;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    text-align: center;
}

.masterx-section h2 span {
    color: #d21c31;
}

.masterx-section > .container > .text-center > p {
    font-size: clamp(16px, 2vw, 18px);
    color: #d21c31;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO IMAGE
   ========================================== */
.masterx-hero-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 30px auto 0;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.masterx-hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}



/* ==========================================
   SLIDER CONTAINER
   ========================================== */
.slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 5px 0;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: infiniteSlide 45s linear infinite;
}

.slider-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes infiniteSlide {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   SERVICE CARDS
   ========================================== */
.service-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    width: 220px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-slide-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.service-slide-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.service-slide-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Card Themes */
.service-slide-card.blue-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e3f2fd 0%, #bbdefb 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.1);
}

.service-slide-card.blue-card:hover {
    border-color: #004aad;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #bbdefb 0%, #90caf9 100%);
}

.service-slide-card.teal-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f7fa 0%, #b2ebf2 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(34, 183, 203, 0.1);
}

.service-slide-card.teal-card:hover {
    border-color: #22b7cb;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b2ebf2 0%, #80deea 100%);
}

.service-slide-card.red-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffebee 0%, #ffcdd2 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(210, 28, 49, 0.1);
}

.service-slide-card.red-card:hover {
    border-color: #d21c31;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffcdd2 0%, #ef9a9a 100%);
}

/* SVG Icons */
.service-icon-wrapper {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.service-slide-card:hover .service-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(8deg);
}

.service-svg-icon {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.service-slide-card h5 {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin: 4px 0;
    text-align: center;
    /* text-transform: lowercase; */
    line-height: 1.3;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.service-slide-card:hover h5 {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blue-card h5 { color: #004aad; }
.teal-card h5 { color: #22b7cb; }
.red-card h5 { color: #d21c31; }

/* ==========================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ========================================== */

/* Desktop Large */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .masterx-hero-wrapper {
        max-width: 1100px;
        margin: 40px auto 0;
    }
}

/* Tablet Landscape */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .masterx-hero-wrapper {
        max-width: 900px;
        margin: 35px auto 0;
    }
    
    .slider-track {
        animation-duration: 40s;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .service-slide-card {
        width: 260px;
        height: 220px;
    }
}

/* Tablet Portrait */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .masterx-section {
        padding: 40px 0;
    }
    
    .masterx-hero-wrapper {
        max-width: 700px;
        margin: 25px auto 0;
    }
    
    .slider-container {
        padding: 0 0;
        margin-top: 5px;
    }
    
    .slider-track {
        animation-duration: 50s;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .service-slide-card {
        width: 240px;
        height: 210px;
        padding: 24px 18px;
    }
    
    .service-icon-wrapper {
        width: 68px;
        height: 68px;
    }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .masterx-section {
        padding: 30px 0;
    }
    
    .masterx-hero-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 20px auto 0;
        padding: 0 10px;
    }
    
    .slider-container {
        padding: 5px 0;
        margin-top: 0;
    }
    
    .slider-track {
        animation-duration: 55s;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .service-slide-card {
        width: 200px;
        height: 190px;
        padding: 20px 16px;
    }
    
    .service-icon-wrapper {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
    }
    
    .service-slide-card h5 {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   REVIEWS & CTA SECTION - LIMITED COLOR PALETTE ONLY
   ========================================== */

.reviews-cta-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Review Cards */
.review-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.review-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.review-rating {
    font-size: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.review-platform {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #004aad; /* Dark Blue */
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.review-stars {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    font-size: 24px;
}

.star-filled {
    color: #d21c31; /* Dark Blue */
    font-style: normal;
}

.star-half {
    color: #d21c31; /* Dark Blue */
    font-style: normal;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* CTA Card - Using Dark Blue (#d21c31) */
.cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #004aad 0%, #1e76eb 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.4);
}

.cta-text {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-button {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: white;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
/* Blog Card Hover Effects */
.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 74, 173, 0.15) !important;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-arrow {
    background: #004aad !important;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-arrow i {
    color: white !important;
}

/* View All Button Hover */
.view-all-btn:hover {
    background: #004aad;
    color: white !important;
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Responsive Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .blogs-header h2 {
        font-size: 36px !important;
    }

    .blog-card {
        padding: 30px !important;
    }

    .blog-card h3 {
        font-size: 24px !important;
    }

    .blog-illustration img {
        max-width: 180px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .blogs-section {
        padding: 50px 0 !important;
    }

    .blogs-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .blogs-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    }

    .blog-card h3 {
        font-size: 22px !important;
    }
}