/* ============================================================
   FAST CONSULTANCY MALTA — app.css
   Blue & Light-Blue Professional Theme
   ============================================================ */

/* ---- CSS Variables ---- */
:root {
    --primary:       #1a6fc4;
    --primary-dark:  #1259a7;
    --primary-light: #2e8de8;
    --accent:        #0ea5e9;
    --accent-light:  #e0f2fe;
    --dark:          #0f172a;
    --dark-2:        #1e293b;
    --gray:          #64748b;
    --gray-light:    #94a3b8;
    --light-bg:      #f0f7ff;
    --white:         #ffffff;
    --border:        #dbeafe;
    --shadow-sm:     0 2px 8px rgba(26,111,196,.12);
    --shadow:        0 4px 24px rgba(26,111,196,.18);
    --shadow-lg:     0 8px 40px rgba(26,111,196,.25);
    --radius:        10px;
    --radius-lg:     18px;
    --radius-xl:     28px;
    --transition:    all .3s ease;
    --topbar-h:      44px;
    --navbar-h:      100px;
}

/* ---- Reset & Base ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
    font-family: 'Inter', 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; transition: var(--transition); }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }

/* ---- Typography ---- */
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6 { font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--dark); }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem); }
p  { color: var(--gray); }

/* ---- Container ---- */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: 95%; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; box-sizing: border-box; }

/* ---- Utility ---- */
.section-padding { padding: 90px 0; }
.bg-light { background: var(--light-bg); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-6 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-8 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-title { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-subtitle { color: var(--gray); max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-white {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--white);
}
.btn-white:hover {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 36px; font-size: 16px; }
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 20px; font-size: 13px; }
.btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ============================================================
   TOP BAR
   ============================================================ */
.topbar {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    height: var(--topbar-h);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.topbar .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; width: 100%; }
.topbar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar-left a, .topbar-left span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-size: 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.topbar-left a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.topbar-right a {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.topbar-right a:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 999;
    background: var(--white);
    height: var(--navbar-h);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(26,111,196,.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.navbar .container { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px; width: 100%; }
.navbar-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.navbar-brand img { height: 80px; width: auto; }
.nav-menu { flex: 1; display: flex; justify-content: center; }
.nav-list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.nav-item { position: relative; }
.nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--dark-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-item.active .nav-link { color: var(--primary); }
.nav-item.active .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.dropdown-icon { font-size: 10px; transition: var(--transition); }
.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 10px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 200;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.dropdown-menu li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--dark-2);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.dropdown-menu li a i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 13px; width: 18px; }
.dropdown-menu li a:hover { background: var(--light-bg); color: var(--primary); }

/* Nav Actions */
.nav-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.nav-actions .btn { min-width: 130px; justify-content: center; }
.nav-whatsapp {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #25D366;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid #25D366;
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.nav-whatsapp i { font-size: 20px; }
.nav-whatsapp:hover { background: #25D366; color: #fff; }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    margin-left: auto;
}
.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

.nav-overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.4);
    z-index: 998;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* ============================================================
   PRELOADER
   ============================================================ */
#preloader {
    position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
    background: var(--white);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity .5s ease;
}
#preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.preloader-inner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}
.preloader-logo {
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    animation: pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.preloader-bar { width: 200px; height: 4px; background: var(--border); border-radius: 4px; overflow: hidden; margin: 0 auto; }
.preloader-fill { height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent)); border-radius: 4px; animation: fillBar 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse { 0%,100%{transform:scale(1)}50%{transform:scale(1.08)} }
@keyframes fillBar { 0%{width:0}100%{width:100%} }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO BANNER (inner pages)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 50%, var(--accent) 100%);
    padding: 80px 0 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.05'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; }
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 14px; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 14px; }
.breadcrumb .current { color: #fff; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION — Home (Big Triangular Image)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-home-section {
    display: flex;
    height: 580px;
    max-height: 75vh;
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
/* Decorative background shapes */
.hero-home-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
/* Large soft circle — top-right of white area */
.hero-shape-circle {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(14,165,233,.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -80px;
    right: 42%;
}
/* Small accent circle */
.hero-shape-circle-sm {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    background: rgba(26,111,196,.05);
    bottom: 60px;
    left: 8%;
}
/* Dots grid pattern */
.hero-shape-dots {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    border-radius: 0;
    top: 30%;
    left: 38%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26,111,196,.12) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 18px 18px;
}
/* Ring outline */
.hero-shape-ring {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(14,165,233,.08);
    background: transparent;
    bottom: -40px;
    left: 28%;
}
/* Small rotated square */
.hero-shape-square {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(225,29,72,.06);
    top: 25%;
    left: 5%;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.hero-home-left {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    max-width: 50%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px 0 40px 5%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.hero-home-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--dark-2);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.hero-home-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--gray);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-home-right {
    flex: 0 0 50%;
    max-width: 50%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-home-right img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 15%;
    display: block;
    max-width: none;
    clip-path: polygon(20% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION (Homepage) — old slider (kept for legacy)
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--topbar-h) - var(--navbar-h));
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slider { position: relative; height: 100%; }
.hero-slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .8s ease;
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--topbar-h) - var(--navbar-h));
}
.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; position: relative; }
.hero-bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: var(--dark-2);
}
/* Placeholder hero backgrounds when no image is set */
.hero-slide:nth-child(1) .hero-bg { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e3a5f 50%, #1a6fc4 100%); }
.hero-slide:nth-child(2) .hero-bg { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c2340 0%, #1a6fc4 60%, #0ea5e9 100%); }
.hero-slide:nth-child(3) .hero-bg { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #063354 0%, #0ea5e9 50%, #38bdf8 100%); }
.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10,20,50,.85) 0%, rgba(10,20,50,.5) 60%, transparent 100%);
}
.hero-slide .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; padding-top: 80px; padding-bottom: 80px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.hero-content { color: #fff; }
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-content h1 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.15; }
.hero-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 17px; max-width: 520px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-graphic { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.hero-card-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.hero-info-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 22px 20px;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
}
.hero-info-card i { font-size: 28px; color: var(--accent-light); margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.hero-info-card h4 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.hero-info-card p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin: 0; }

/* Slider controls */
.slider-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    z-index: 10;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.slider-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); }
.slider-prev { left: 24px; }
.slider-next { right: 24px; }
.slider-dots {
    position: absolute; bottom: 24px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex; gap: 8px; z-index: 10;
}
.dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    border: none; cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.dot.active { background: #fff; transform: scale(1.3); }

/* ============================================================
   STATS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.stats-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
    padding: 60px 0;
}
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.stat-card { text-align: center; color: #fff; }
.stat-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px; color: #fff;
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.stat-number { font-size: 44px; font-weight: 900; font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.stat-label { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); font-weight: 500; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT BRIEF
   ============================================================ */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.about-image-wrap { position: relative; }
.about-img-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light), var(--border));
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary); gap: 12px;
    font-size: 14px; text-align: center;
    border: 2px dashed var(--primary-light);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.about-img-placeholder img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); }
.about-img-placeholder i { font-size: 48px; opacity: .3; }
.about-img-placeholder .ph-label { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-light); font-style: italic; position: absolute; bottom: 12px; }
.about-exp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-exp-badge .num { display: block; font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.about-exp-badge .lbl { font-size: 12px; opacity: .85; }
.about-content { }
.about-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 24px 0 32px; }
.about-feature { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.about-feature i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 16px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.about-feature span { color: var(--dark-2); font-weight: 500; }
.about-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES GRID
   ============================================================ */
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 36px 30px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--primary-light); }
.service-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px; color: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.service-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.service-card p { flex: 1; font-size: 14.5px; }
.service-card .btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 6px; }

/* ============================================================
   STUDENT HIGHLIGHT
   ============================================================ */
.student-highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 100%);
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.student-highlight::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -100px; top: -100px;
    width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.student-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; position: relative; }
.student-text { color: #fff; }
.student-text .section-tag { background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); color: #fff; }
.student-text h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.student-text p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); margin-bottom: 28px; }
.student-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 36px; }
.student-feature { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: 15px; }
.student-feature i { color: var(--accent-light); }
.student-image { border-radius: var(--radius-xl); overflow: hidden; }
.student-img-placeholder {
    width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); gap: 12px;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    font-size: 14px;
}
.student-img-placeholder i { font-size: 48px; }
.student-img-placeholder img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); }

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ============================================================ */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: center; }
.why-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.why-item {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-item:hover { border-color: var(--primary-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.why-item-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 18px;
}
.why-item span { font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-2); font-size: 15px; }
.why-image-wrap { position: relative; }
.why-img-placeholder {
    width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light), var(--border));
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary); gap: 12px;
    border: 2px dashed var(--primary-light);
    font-size: 14px;
}
.why-img-placeholder img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: var(--radius-xl); }
.why-img-placeholder i { font-size: 48px; opacity: .3; }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-carousel { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-bottom: 48px; }
.testimonials-track { display: flex; gap: 28px; transition: transform .5s ease; }
.testimonial-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 18px);
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.testimonial-stars { color: #f59e0b; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 14px; }
.testimonial-text { font-style: italic; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 15px; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #fff; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 700;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-info h5 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.testimonial-info span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray-light); }
.carousel-dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; margin-top: 28px; }

/* ============================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 50%, var(--primary) 100%);
    padding: 90px 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 700px; margin: 0 auto; }
.cta-content h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom: 36px; font-size: 17px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer { background: var(--dark); }
.footer-body { padding: 80px 0 50px; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.2fr 1.5fr; gap: 40px; }
.footer-brand { }
.footer-logo { display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-logo img { height: 50px; filter: brightness(10); }
.footer-brand p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-heading {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0;
    width: 30px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 11px; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: #fff; padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size: 14px;
}
.footer-contact-list li i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 14px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-list li a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer-contact-list li a:hover { color: #fff; }
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    padding: 22px 0;
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px;
}
.footer-bottom-inner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); font-size: 13px; }
.footer-bottom-inner a { color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================
   MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15,23,42,.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    z-index: 10000;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.modal-box {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 44px 40px;
    max-width: 560px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: scale(.95);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.modal-overlay.active .modal-box { transform: scale(1); }
.modal-close {
    position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 16px;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    background: var(--light-bg);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gray); font-size: 16px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-close:hover { background: #fee2e2; color: #ef4444; }
.modal-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.modal-icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px; color: #fff;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
.modal-header h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.modal-header p { font-size: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ GRID
   ============================================================ */
.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ============================================================
   FORMS
   ============================================================ */
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
.form-group label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark-2); }
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition);
    outline: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,111,196,.1);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; }
.form-error { color: #ef4444; font-size: 12px; }
.alert-success {
    background: #f0fdf4;
    border: 1px solid #86efac;
    color: #15803d;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS STEPS
   ============================================================ */
.process-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; position: relative; }
.process-grid::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px; left: 10%; right: 10%;
    height: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0, var(--primary) 8px, transparent 8px, transparent 16px);
    opacity: .3;
}
.process-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
}
.process-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.process-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: -16px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800;
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.process-icon {
    width: 70px; height: 70px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px; color: var(--primary);
    margin: 16px auto 18px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.process-card:hover .process-icon { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.process-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.process-card p { font-size: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-section-group { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.faq-section-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border);
}
.faq-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--primary-light); }
.faq-question {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--dark-2);
    gap: 12px;
}
.faq-question.open { color: var(--primary); }
.faq-icon { flex-shrink: 0; transition: var(--transition); font-size: 14px; color: var(--primary); }
.faq-question.open .faq-icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq-answer { padding: 0 22px; max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition: max-height .4s ease, padding .3s ease; }
.faq-answer.open { max-height: 200px; padding: 0 22px 18px; }
.faq-answer p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.contact-cards-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 48px; }
.contact-info-cards { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.contact-info-card {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 18px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-info-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.contact-card-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px; color: var(--primary);
}
.contact-card-body h4 { font-size: 15px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-card-body p, .contact-card-body a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); }
.contact-card-body a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.contact-form-wrap {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 40px 36px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.contact-form-wrap h3 { margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.team-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; max-width: 1000px; margin: 0 auto; }
.team-card {
    text-align: center;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 36px 24px 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--primary-light); }
.team-photo {
    width: 100px; height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-light), var(--border));
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border: 3px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.team-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.team-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.team-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; }
.timeline::before { content: ''; position: absolute; left: 7px; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 2px; background: var(--border); }
.timeline-item { position: relative; padding-bottom: 28px; }
.timeline-item::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute;
    left: -29px; top: 4px;
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary);
    border: 3px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--primary);
}
.timeline-year { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.timeline-event { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--dark-2); }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.service-detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: start; }
.service-features-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; margin: 20px 0 28px; }
.service-feature-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; padding: 12px 16px; background: var(--accent-light); border-radius: 8px; }
.service-feature-item i { color: var(--primary); }
.service-feature-item span { font-weight: 500; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--dark-2); }
.service-process { counter-reset: step; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.service-process-item { display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.service-process-num {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}
.service-sidebar-card {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.service-sidebar-card h4 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.other-services-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.other-service-link {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-weight: 500; font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--dark-2);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.other-service-link:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--primary); }
.other-service-link:hover i { color: #fff; }
.other-service-link i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 13px; }

/* ============================================================
   STUDENT PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.universities-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.university-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.university-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.university-icon {
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px; color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
}
.university-card h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.university-card p { font-size: 14px; }

/* ============================================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
#back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 17px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    z-index: 500;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
#back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
#back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

/* ============================================================
   NEW HRPLUS REPLICA STYLES
   ============================================================ */

/* Pill Buttons */
.pill-btn {
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.btn-outline-dark {
    border: 2px solid var(--dark);
    color: var(--dark);
    background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
    background: var(--dark);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero-replica {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: calc(100vh - var(--navbar-h));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.hero-bg-shapes {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-bg-shapes .shape {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}
.hero-bg-shapes .circle-1 {
    width: 600px; height: 600px; border-radius: 50%;
    top: -100px; right: -150px;
}
.hero-bg-shapes .square-1 {
    width: 400px; height: 400px; transform: rotate(45deg);
    bottom: -150px; left: -100px;
}
.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 40px 24px;
}
.hero-left {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 800px; /* Increased to allow 2-line heading */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}
.hero-awards {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-left h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--dark-2);
}
.hero-left p {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    color: var(--gray);
}
.hero-right {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}
.hero-person-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 650px;
    height: 750px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--light-bg), var(--border));
    border-radius: 40% 60% 15% 20% / 80% 90% 10% 20%;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--gray-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    animation: morphTriBlob 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-person-placeholder i { font-size: 80px; margin-bottom: 16px; opacity: 0.5; z-index: 2; position: relative; }
.hero-person-placeholder span { z-index: 2; position: relative; }

@keyframes morphTriBlob {
    0%   { border-radius: 40% 60% 15% 20% / 80% 90% 10% 20%; }
    50%  { border-radius: 60% 40% 20% 15% / 90% 80% 20% 10%; }
    100% { border-radius: 40% 60% 15% 20% / 80% 90% 10% 20%; }
}

.hero-floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255, 0.5);
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    z-index: 10;
}
.hero-floating-badge.badge-1 {
    left: 65%; top: 25%;
    animation: floatFlyer 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero-floating-badge.badge-2 {
    left: 60%; top: 50%;
    animation: floatFlyer 5s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}
.hero-floating-badge.badge-3 {
    left: 68%; top: 78%;
    animation: floatFlyer 6s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}
.hero-floating-badge .badge-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #fff; font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3);
}

@keyframes floatFlyer {
    0% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(-15px); }
    100% { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) translateY(0px); }
}

/* Why Fast Consultancy Section */
.why-hrplus {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 80px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.why-bg-shapes .pink-square {
    width: 200px; height: 200px; position: absolute; background: var(--accent-light); opacity: 0.5;
    bottom: -50px; right: -50px; transform: rotate(30deg);
}
.why-bg-shapes .green-circle {
    width: 300px; height: 300px; position: absolute; background: #f0fdf4; border-radius: 50%;
    top: -100px; left: -100px;
}
.why-grid-2x2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
    background: var(--white);
}
.why-card {
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
}
.why-card.border-left { border-left: 1px solid var(--border); }
.why-card.border-top { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.why-icon {
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    background: var(--accent-light);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--dark-2); /* matching the solid outline in screenshot */
}
.why-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); margin: 0; }

/* Split Section */
.split-section {
    display: flex;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.split-left {
    width: 50%;
    background: var(--primary); /* Green in theirs, Primary Blue in ours */
    position: relative;
    clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 92% 100%, 0% 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 2;
}
.split-left-content {
    padding: 80px 40px 80px 60px;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto; /* Push to right edge of left container */
    width: 100%;
}
.split-left-content h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 20px; font-size: 32px; }
.split-left-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-bottom: 30px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.6; }
.split-right {
    flex: 1;
    margin-left: -5%;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--dark-2);
    z-index: 1;
}
.split-image-placeholder {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    text-align: center; padding: 20px;
}
.floating-pills { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.pill-tag {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--primary-light); /* Pink in theirs */
    color: #fff;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

/* Hiring Made Easy Grid -> Timeline */
.hiring-process { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.timeline-horizontal {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 40px;
    gap: 20px;
}
.timeline-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-step {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center;
}
.timeline-number {
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px; font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.timeline-step h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.timeline-step p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); max-width: 250px; }

/* Insights Section */
.insights-header {
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between;
}
.insights-title { max-width: 600px; }
.insights-grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px;
}
.insight-card {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.insight-img {
    height: 220px; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.insight-card h4 { font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--dark-2); }
.insight-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 20px; flex: 1; }
.read-more {
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 13px; color: var(--dark-2); padding-bottom: 10px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.read-more:hover { color: var(--primary); }

/* Clients Page */
.clients-header-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.clients-title { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-2); line-height: 1.2; }
.clients-desc { font-size: 18px; color: var(--gray); max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.clients-banner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 500px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #94a3b8;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.clients-banner i { font-size: 80px; opacity: 0.3; }
.clients-banner span { position: absolute; bottom: 20px; font-size: 14px; }
.clients-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 40px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.clients-stats .stat-item { flex: 1; text-align: center; }
.stat-num { font-size: 40px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-2); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.clients-cta-split { margin-top: 100px; background: var(--dark-2); display: flex; align-items: stretch; min-height: 480px; }
.clients-cta-split .split-right { width: 50%; position: relative; }
.clients-cta-split .split-left {
    width: 60%;
    margin-left: -10%;
    background: var(--primary);
    clip-path: polygon(10% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 80px 40px 80px 12%;
}
.clients-cta-split .split-left-content { max-width: 550px; }
.clients-cta-split .split-left-content h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 38px; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 800; }
.clients-cta-split .split-left-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); margin-bottom: 40px; font-size: 16px; }
.clients-cta-split .btn-primary { background: #fff; color: var(--primary); border-color: #fff; }
.clients-cta-split .btn-primary:hover { background: var(--accent-light); color: var(--primary-dark); }
.clients-cta-split .btn-outline-dark { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); color: #fff; }
.clients-cta-split .btn-outline-dark:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); border-color: #fff; }
.clients-cta-split .split-image-placeholder i { font-size: 80px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.15); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.clients-cta-split .split-image-placeholder span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.3); font-size: 14px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }
.cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 16px; }

/* Homepage HR Split */
.hr-split-section .split-left { background: var(--primary-dark); }
.hr-split-section .split-left-content { margin-left: 0; margin-right: auto; max-width: 850px; text-align: left; padding: 100px 60px; }
.hr-split-section .split-left-content h2 { white-space: nowrap; font-size: 36px; }
.hr-split-section .split-left-content p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 90%; }
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hr-split-section .split-left-content { margin: 0 auto; text-align: center; max-width: 100%; padding: 60px 24px; }
    .hr-split-section .split-left-content h2 { white-space: normal; font-size: 28px; }
    .hr-split-section .split-left-content p { max-width: 100%; }
}

/* Student Admission Section */
.student-admission-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}
.admission-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 24px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}
.admission-feature-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--dark-2);
}
.admission-feature-list li i {
    color: #e91e63; /* Pink accent from screenshot */
    font-size: 20px;
}
.admission-img-wrap {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.admission-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.admission-img-wrap:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .student-admission-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .admission-feature-list {
        display: inline-flex;
        text-align: left;
        margin: 24px auto;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .admission-feature-list li {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        font-size: 16px;
    }
}

/* Industries Page */
.industries-header-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.industries-title { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem); font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark-2); line-height: 1.2; }
.industries-desc { font-size: 16px; color: var(--gray); max-width: 550px; margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.8; }

.industry-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.industry-tabs .pill-btn.active { background: var(--primary-light); color: #fff; border: none; }
.industry-tabs .pill-btn:not(.active) { background: transparent; color: var(--dark-2); border: 1px solid var(--dark-2); }

.industry-content-block {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 4fr 6fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: start;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.industry-image-wrapper { position: relative; }
.industry-portrait {
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #94a3b8;
    position: relative;
}
.industry-portrait i { font-size: 60px; opacity: 0.3; }
.industry-portrait span { position: absolute; bottom: 20px; font-size: 12px; text-align: center; width: 100%; }

.industry-block-title {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-2);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-left: -100px;
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.industry-text p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 24px; line-height: 1.7; }

.industry-images-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}
.industry-grid-img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 3/2;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #94a3b8;
    position: relative;
}
.industry-grid-img i { font-size: 60px; opacity: 0.3; }
.industry-grid-img span { position: absolute; bottom: 20px; font-size: 13px; }


/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .container { padding: 0 24px; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .about-grid, .why-grid, .student-grid, .service-detail-grid, .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .about-exp-badge { bottom: -10px; right: 10px; }
    .process-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .process-grid::before { display: none; }
    .testimonial-card { flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 14px); }
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .universities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .why-grid-2x2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .split-section { flex-direction: column; height: auto; }
    .split-left, .split-right { width: 100%; min-height: 400px; margin-left: 0; }
    .split-left { clip-path: none; padding-bottom: 60px; }
    .split-left-content { right: auto; padding: 40px 24px; max-width: 100%; text-align: center; }
    .timeline-horizontal { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 40px; padding-left: 0; margin-left: 10px; }
    .timeline-line { width: 2px; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 24px; bottom: 0; right: auto; }
    .timeline-step { text-align: left; align-items: flex-start; padding-left: 70px; position: relative; }
    .timeline-step .timeline-number { position: absolute; left: 0; top: -5px; margin-bottom: 0; z-index: 2; }
    .industry-content-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .industry-text h2 { margin-left: 0 !important; }
    .floating-pills { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 10px; position: relative; inset: auto; padding: 40px; }
    .pill-tag { position: relative; inset: auto !important; }

    /* Hero Home 1024 */
    .hero-home-left { flex: 0 0 55%; max-width: 55%; padding-left: 24px; }
    .hero-home-right { flex: 0 0 45%; max-width: 45%; }
    .hero-home-right img { clip-path: polygon(15% 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%); }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .why-grid-2x2 { 
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); 
    }
    .why-grid-2x2 .why-card { border: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border) !important; }
    .why-grid-2x2 .why-card:nth-child(even) { border-left: 1px solid var(--border) !important; }
    .why-grid-2x2 .why-card:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    :root { --navbar-h: 68px; }
    .navbar-brand img { height: 48px; }
    .container { padding: 0 16px; }
    .section-padding { padding: 60px 0; }
    .topbar { height: auto; padding: 8px 0; }
    .topbar-left { gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; font-size: 12px; }
    .topbar-left span { display: none; }

    /* Hero Home 768 */
    .hero-home-section { flex-direction: column; height: auto; max-height: none; }
    .hero-home-left { flex: none; max-width: 100%; padding: 40px 24px 30px; }
    .hero-home-title { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.6rem); }
    .hero-home-desc { max-width: 100%; }
    .hero-home-right { flex: none; max-width: 100%; height: 300px; }
    .hero-home-right img { clip-path: polygon(0 15%, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 0% 100%); height: 100%; }
    .hero-home-shapes { display: none; }

    .hamburger { display: flex; }
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed; top: 0; right: -100%; bottom: 0;
        width: min(320px, 85vw); background: var(--white);
        flex-direction: column; justify-content: flex-start; align-items: flex-start;
        padding: 80px 24px 40px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); z-index: 999;
        transition: right .35s ease; overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .nav-menu.open { right: 0; }
    .nav-list { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; width: 100%; align-items: flex-start; }
    .nav-link { width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; }
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
        box-shadow: none; border: none; background: var(--light-bg);
        padding: 6px 0 6px 16px; margin-top: 4px;
        border-radius: var(--radius); display: none;
    }
    .nav-item.has-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu { display: block; }
    .nav-actions { display: none; }
    .hero-slide .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-graphic { display: none; }
    .hero-card-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .process-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .testimonial-card { flex: 0 0 100%; }
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .modal-overlay { 
        padding: 0; 
        width: 100vw; 
        height: 100vh; 
        display: block; 
    }
    .modal-box { 
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%; 
        left: 50%; 
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.9);
        width: 92%; 
        max-width: 500px; 
        margin: 0;
        padding: 32px 20px;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    .modal-overlay.active .modal-box { 
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); 
    }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
    .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }

    /* Contact Page Responsive */
    .contact-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
    .contact-form-wrap { padding: 28px 20px; }
    .contact-info-card { padding: 20px 18px; gap: 14px; }
    .contact-card-icon { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 17px; }

    /* Preloader Responsive */
    .preloader-logo { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 22px; border-radius: 14px; }
    .preloader-bar { width: 150px; }
    
    /* New Layout Responsive */
    .hero-container { flex-direction: column; padding: 60px 24px; gap: 40px; }
    .hero-left h1 { font-size: 32px; }
    .section-title { font-size: 28px; }
    .hero-right { display: none; }
    .why-grid-2x2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .why-card { border: none !important; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border) !important; }
    .why-card:last-child { border-bottom: none !important; }
    .insights-header { flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; align-items: flex-start; }
    .insights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero-floating-badge { display: none !important; }
    .clients-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; text-align: center; }
    .logos-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; }
    .industry-images-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
    
    .industries-header-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
    .industries-desc { max-width: 100%; }
    .industry-tabs { justify-content: center; padding-bottom: 20px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
    .industry-content-block { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 40px; }
    .industry-portrait { height: 400px; }
    .industry-block-title { margin-left: 0 !important; padding: 20px; font-size: 24px; text-align: center; }
    
    .clients-header-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; text-align: center; }
    .clients-desc { max-width: 100%; }
    .clients-banner { height: 300px; }
    .clients-stats { flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; text-align: center; }
    .clients-cta-split { flex-direction: column; min-height: auto; margin-top: 60px; }
    .clients-cta-split .split-right { width: 100%; min-height: 300px; }
    .clients-cta-split .split-left { width: 100%; margin-left: 0; clip-path: none; padding: 60px 24px; }
    .clients-cta-split .split-left-content { text-align: center; padding: 0; margin: 0 auto; }
    .clients-cta-split .split-left-content h2 { font-size: 28px; }
    .cta-btns { justify-content: center; }
    
    /* About Journey Timeline Mobile Fix */
    .timeline { padding-left: 35px; margin-left: 10px; }
    .timeline-item { padding-bottom: 32px; }
    .timeline::before { left: 9px; }
    .timeline-item::before { left: -31px; }

    /* About Polish */
    .page-hero { padding: 60px 0 40px; }
    .why-img-placeholder { height: 300px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container { padding: 0 12px; }
    .stat-number { font-size: 32px; }
    .hero-card-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .universities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .floating-pills { display: none; }
    .preloader-logo { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 18px; border-radius: 12px; }
    .preloader-bar { width: 120px; }
    .contact-info-card { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; }
    .service-sidebar-card { padding: 24px 18px; }

    /* Hero Home 480 */
    .hero-home-left { padding: 40px 16px 30px; }
    .hero-home-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 7vw, 2rem); }
    .hero-home-right { height: 280px; }
}