/* ============================================
   DESIGN TOKENS & ROOT VARIABLES
   ============================================ */
:root {
    /* Primary Palette */
    --primary-50: #eef2ff;
    --primary-100: #dbe4ff;
    --primary-200: #bfcfff;
    --primary-300: #93b0ff;
    --primary-400: #6485fc;
    --primary-500: #1d4ed8;
    --primary-600: #1e3fae;
    --primary-700: #1a328a;
    --primary-800: #142669;
    --primary-900: #0f1d4e;
    --primary-950: #0a1233;

    /* Neutral Palette */
    --gray-50: #f8fafc;
    --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
    --gray-200: #e2e8f0;
    --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
    --gray-400: #94a3b8;
    --gray-500: #64748b;
    --gray-600: #475569;
    --gray-700: #334155;
    --gray-800: #1e293b;
    --gray-900: #0f172a;

    /* Accent */
    --accent-gold: #f59e0b;

    /* Surfaces */
    --bg-primary: #ffffff;
    --bg-secondary: #f0f4ff;
    --bg-dark: #0a1233;

    /* Typography */
    --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;

    /* Spacing Scale */
    --space-xs: 0.25rem;
    --space-sm: 0.5rem;
    --space-md: 1rem;
    --space-lg: 1.5rem;
    --space-xl: 2rem;
    --space-2xl: 3rem;
    --space-3xl: 4rem;
    --space-4xl: 6rem;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 25px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 4px 10px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 8px 16px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-2xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-blue: 0 8px 30px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25);

    /* Borders */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-spring: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Final mobile safeguard: desktop hover styling and motion are never used below
   the tablet breakpoint. Navigation remains usable because its classes change
   state directly; it does not rely on a transition. */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }

    .service-card:hover::before { opacity: 0.9 !important; width: auto !important; }
    .service-card:hover::after { opacity: 0 !important; width: auto !important; }

    .category-card:hover { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important; }
    .category-card:hover::before {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        width: auto !important;
        transform: scale(1.02) !important;
    }
    .category-card:hover::after {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        width: auto !important;
        background:
            linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.08) 0%, rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.34) 40%, rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.82) 100%),
            linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1)) !important;
    }

    .category-service-card:hover,
    .category-compact-card:hover {
        border-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.14) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.08) !important;
    }
    .category-service-card:hover .category-service-icon,
    .category-compact-card:hover .category-service-icon {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef4ff 0%, #dfe9ff 100%) !important;
        color: var(--primary-500) !important;
        border-color: inherit !important;
    }
    .category-service-card:hover::before,
    .category-compact-card:hover::before,
    .category-service-card:hover::after,
    .category-compact-card:hover::after {
        opacity: 0 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        width: auto !important;
    }

    .college-service-card:hover {
        border-color: #dce6f5 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(35, 73, 137, .05) !important;
    }
    .footer-links a:hover { padding-left: 0 !important; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important; }
    .footer-links a:hover::before { width: 0 !important; }
    .marquee-container:hover .marquee-content { animation-play-state: running !important; }
}

/* Services-page hero: stack the illustration below content before it can be
   compressed into the text column, then omit the decorative scene on phones. */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    #services-home.hero { min-height: auto; }
    #services-home .hero-container { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 1.5rem; }
    #services-home .hero-content { width: 100%; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto !important; }
    #services-home .hero-description { text-align: left; }
    #services-home .hero-visual { width: min(100%, 520px); min-height: 0; margin: 0 auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    #services-home .hero-visual { display: none !important; }
    #services-home .hero-buttons { margin: 1.5rem 0 0; }
}

/* The services illustration is a desktop enhancement.  Keep it in its own row
   on compact layouts so its absolutely-positioned cards can never cover copy. */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    #services-home.hero {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    #services-home .hero-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    #services-home .hero-content {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 560px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    #services-home .hero-description {
        text-align: left;
    }

    #services-home .hero-visual {
        width: min(100%, 520px);
        min-height: 0;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    #services-home .hero-visual {
        display: none;
    }

    #services-home .hero-buttons {
        margin: 1.5rem 0 0;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   RESET & BASE
   ============================================ */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 80px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--gray-800);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    display: block;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

section {
    padding: clamp(3rem, 4vw, 5rem) 0;
}

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

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

@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }

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

@keyframes scaleIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.9);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes float {

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

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

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% {
        background-position: -200% center;
    }

    100% {
        background-position: 200% center;
    }
}

@keyframes pulse-ring {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.9);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    80%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.6);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@keyframes slideInRight {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(40px);
    }

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

@keyframes glow {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.15);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.3);
    }
}

.reveal-up {
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

/* Scroll-triggered reveals */
.scroll-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
        transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scroll-reveal.revealed {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--primary-500);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary-500);
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-600);
    border-color: var(--primary-600);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    border-color: var(--primary-500);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary-500);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary-700);
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 14px 30px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ============================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================ */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 72px;
    padding: 0 var(--space-2xl);
}

.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-700));
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-spring);
}

.nav-logo:hover .logo-icon {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-3deg);
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-title {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-700);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.logo-tagline {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .nav-links {
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-500);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-600);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 60%;
}

.nav-cta {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.nav-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 28px;
    height: 34px;
    margin-left: -10px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: inherit;
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle:hover,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-toggle {
    color: var(--primary-600);
}

.nav-dropdown-toggle .fa-chevron-down {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown.open .fa-chevron-down,
.nav-dropdown:hover .fa-chevron-down,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .fa-chevron-down {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    left: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: max-content;
    padding: 8px;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translate(-50%, -8px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:hover .nav-dropdown-menu,
.nav-dropdown:focus-within .nav-dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translate(-50%, 0);
}

.nav-dropdown-link {
    display: block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-dropdown-link:hover,
.nav-dropdown-link:focus-visible {
    color: var(--primary-700);
    background: var(--primary-50);
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px;
    z-index: 1001;
}



/* Mobile Menu Styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-container {
        height: auto;
        padding: 0 1rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .nav-logo {
        padding: 1rem 0;
    }

    .nav-logo img {
        height: 50px !important;
        width: auto !important;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 72px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: #ffffff;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.1);
        max-height: calc(100vh - 72px);
        overflow-y: auto;
        transform: translateY(-100%);
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: all var(--transition-base);
        z-index: 999;
        padding: 0;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
    }

    .nav-links li {
        width: 100%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.08);
    }

    .nav-links li:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .nav-link {
        display: block;
        padding: 16px 1.5rem !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-link.active {
        background: var(--primary-50);
        color: var(--primary-600);
        border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-500);
        padding-left: calc(1.5rem - 4px) !important;
    }

    .nav-dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        display: none;
        align-items: stretch;
        flex-direction: column;
        min-width: 0;
        padding: 0 0 8px;
        margin: 0;
        border: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;
        transform: none;
    }

    .nav-dropdown {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .nav-dropdown-overview {
        flex: 1;
        width: auto;
    }

    .nav-dropdown-toggle {
        width: 56px;
        height: auto;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .nav-dropdown-menu {
        flex-basis: 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-dropdown.open .nav-dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
        transform: none;
    }

    .nav-links .nav-dropdown-menu li {
        width: 100%;
        border: 0;
    }

    .nav-dropdown-link {
        padding: 12px 1.5rem 12px 2.5rem;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0 clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Background image blending seamlessly on the right */
.hero-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 70%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 28%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 28%);
}

.hero-bg-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center center;
}

/* Softer, wider blend for the left-side overlay */
.hero-bg-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78) 18%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.34) 38%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 62%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 78%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.06) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-particles {
    display: none;
}

.hero-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1320px;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.hero-content {
    color: var(--gray-900);
    max-width: 560px;
    padding-right: 4rem;
    margin-top: 5rem;
}

.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -4rem;
    width: min(35%, 820px);
    max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-illustration {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-illustration svg {
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 150%;
    max-width: 1000px;
}

.hero-arc-group {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-arc-line {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-arc-line path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.45);
    stroke-width: 1.8;
    stroke-dasharray: 3 6;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke;
}

.hero-arc-line circle {
    fill: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.75);
}

.hero-arc-group .feature-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 1rem;
    pointer-events: auto;
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 3;
}

.hero-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.hero-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-card-1 {
    left: 0%;
    top: 56%;
}

.hero-card-2 {
    left: 14%;
    top: 28%;
}

.hero-card-3 {
    left: 50%;
    top: 6%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.hero-card-4 {
    left: 68%;
    top: 28%;
}

.hero-card-5 {
    right: 0%;
    top: 56%;
}

.hero-card .feature-icon {
    min-width: 42px;
    min-height: 42px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--primary-600);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .hero-content {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 4vw, 4.1rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: var(--primary-900);
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.06rem);
    text-align: justify;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 560px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero .btn-outline {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary-600);
    border-color: var(--gray-200);
}

.hero .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary-500);
    border-color: var(--primary-500);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .hero-bg-image {
        width: 62%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 920px) {
    .hero-bg-image {
        width: 48%;
    }

    .hero-container {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding-right: 0;
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .hero {
        padding: 2.25rem 0 1.75rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-bg-image {
        width: 100%;
        opacity: 0.35;
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 100%);
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 100%);
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }
}

.hero-title-highlight {
    color: var(--primary-500);
}

.no-wrap {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero .btn-outline {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary-600);
    border-color: var(--gray-200);
}

.hero .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary-500);
    border-color: var(--primary-500);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

/* Hero trust badges */
.hero-trust {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: var(--space-md);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    width: max-content;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.trust-badge i {
    color: var(--primary-500);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    width: 2rem;
    height: 2rem;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.trust-badge strong {
    color: var(--gray-900);
}

.trust-avatars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.avatar {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2.5px solid #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-left: -10px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-spring);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.avatar:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.avatar:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-3px);
    z-index: 2;
}

.avatar-count {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Hero visual cards */
.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 620px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-building-scene {
    display: none;
}

.feature-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 210px;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.visual-ring {
    display: none;
}

.building-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 230px;
    min-height: 260px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #dbe7ff 100%);
    border-radius: 32px 32px 24px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.building-roof {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 170px;
    height: 72px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #1d4ed8);
    border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
}

.building-flag {
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 24px;
    height: 38px;
    background: #1d4ed8;
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
}

.building-body {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.2rem;
}

.building-columns {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.9rem;
}

.building-columns div,
.building-windows div {
    height: 42px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
}

.building-windows {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.8rem;
}

.building-door {
    width: 64px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1d4ed8 0%, #2563eb 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
}

.feature-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 210px;
    padding: 1rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.07);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.feature-icon {
    min-width: 42px;
    min-height: 42px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--primary-600);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.feature-top-left {
    top: 22px;
    left: 0;
}

.feature-top-center {
    top: 18px;
    left: calc(50% - 105px);
}

.feature-top-right {
    top: 22px;
    right: 0;
}

.feature-bottom-left {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 0;
}

.feature-bottom-right {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .hero-visual {
        min-height: 520px;
    }

    .hero-building-scene {
        padding: 2.5rem;
    }

    .building-card {
        width: 210px;
        min-height: 240px;
    }

    .feature-card {
        width: 180px;
        padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .hero-visual {
        min-height: 420px;
    }

    .visual-ring {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .hero-building-scene {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 2rem;
    }

    .feature-card {
        position: static;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 1rem;
        box-shadow: 0 18px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
        transform: none;
    }

    .feature-top-left,
    .feature-top-center,
    .feature-top-right,
    .feature-bottom-left,
    .feature-bottom-right {
        position: relative;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: auto;
        bottom: auto;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   STATS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.stats-section {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: -60px;
    /* Pull it up to overlap the hero section */
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 0 0 var(--space-3xl) 0;
    background: transparent;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
}

.stat-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

/* Add dividers between stat cards */
.stat-card:not(:last-child)::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 10%;
    height: 80%;
    width: 1px;
    background: var(--gray-200);
}

/* Removed old stat-card hover and before pseudo-element styles */

.stat-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: var(--primary-50);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon {
    background: var(--primary-500);
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================
   SECTION HEADER (Shared)
   ============================================ */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    background: var(--primary-50);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================ */
.services-section {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.12), transparent 22%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 12%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08), transparent 18%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fbff 0%, #eef4ff 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.services-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 42px 42px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), transparent 72%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12), transparent 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.45;
}

.services-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.services-section .section-header {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl);
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl) 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.service-card {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(244, 248, 255, 0.98) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.18);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
    min-height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.14), transparent 34%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent 48%);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    color:white;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 52%, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.08));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-600));
    color: var(--primary-50);
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.38);
}

.service-card:hover .service-title,
.service-card:hover .service-desc,
.service-card:hover .service-link,
.service-card:hover .service-points li {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.service-card:hover .service-points li::before {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.service-card:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

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

.service-icon-wrap {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.service-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef4ff 0%, #dfe9ff 100%);
    border-radius: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.service-icon::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    border-radius: inherit;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.45);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    animation: pulse-ring 2s ease-out infinite;
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-600));
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon::before {
    opacity: 1;
    animation-play-state: running;
}

.service-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-800);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.service-desc {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-top: auto;
    align-self: center;
}

.service-link i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ============================================
   SERVICES PAGE
   ============================================ */
.page-hero {
    min-height: 82vh;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top left, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.08), transparent 32%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
}

.page-breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.page-breadcrumb a:hover,
.page-breadcrumb strong {
    color: var(--primary-600);
}

#services-home .hero-container {
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}

#services-home .hero-content {
    flex: 1 1 480px;
    max-width: 560px;
    padding-right: 0;
    /* Offset the content slightly upward within the viewport-height hero. */
    margin-top: -1rem;
}

#services-home .hero-visual {
    flex: 1 1 480px;
    max-width: 680px;
    min-height: 520px;
    /* Keep the illustration aligned with the raised text block. */
    margin-top: -3rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

/* Specific hero offset for page-specific layouts like About Us */
.page-hero .hero-content {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}


#services-home .hero-trust {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.25);
}

#services-home .trust-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

#services-home .trust-badge .trust-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: var(--primary-600);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

#services-home .trust-badge .trust-text {
    text-align: left;
}

#services-home .trust-badge .trust-text strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

#services-home .trust-badge .trust-text span {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.services-hero-scene {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 640px;
    height: 500px;
}

/* Soft medallion behind the campus, matching the service-network composition. */
.services-hero-scene::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 82%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    left: 9%;
    bottom: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92) 0 18%, transparent 19%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(219, 234, 254, 0.82), rgba(239, 246, 255, 0.58));
    z-index: 0;
}

.services-hero-arc {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 2%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 290px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.services-hero-arc-line {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.services-hero-arc-line path {
    fill: none;
    stroke: #60a5fa;
    stroke-width: 1.8;
    stroke-dasharray: 3 4;
    stroke-linecap: round;
    vector-effect: non-scaling-stroke;
}

.services-hero-cards {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.services-hero-card {
    position: absolute;
    width: 116px;
    min-height: 126px;
    padding: 16px 10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.services-hero-card .card-icon {
    color: var(--primary-600);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    line-height: 0;
}

.services-hero-card strong {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-800);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.services-hero-card-1 {
    left: -5%;
    top: 198px;
}

.services-hero-card-2 {
    left: 16%;
    top: 58px;
}

.services-hero-card-3 {
    left: calc(50% - 58px);
    top: 0;
}

.services-hero-card-4 {
    right: 16%;
    top: 58px;
}

.services-hero-card-5 {
    right: -5%;
    top: 198px;
}

.services-hero-building {
    position: absolute;
    width: 96%;
    max-width: 540px;
    left: 2%;
    bottom: 2px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.services-hero-building svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.services-hero-accent {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.services-hero-accent-plus {
    color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1;
}

.services-hero-accent-plus-1 {
    top: 12%;
    left: 15%;
}

.services-hero-accent-plus-2 {
    top: 26%;
    right: 4%;
}

.services-hero-accent-circle {
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.3);
}

.services-hero-accent-circle-1 {
    top: 29%;
    right: 2%;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.services-hero-accent-circle-2 {
    bottom: 40%;
    left: 9%;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-color: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.25);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    #services-home .hero-trust {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 420px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    #services-home .hero-visual {
        max-width: 520px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
    #services-home .hero-visual {
        min-height: 410px;
    }

    .services-hero-scene {
        height: 390px;
    }

    .services-hero-arc {
        top: 0;
        height: 230px;
    }

    .services-hero-card {
        width: 78px;
        min-height: 92px;
        padding: 9px 6px;
        border-radius: 13px;
        gap: 5px;
    }

    .services-hero-card strong {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }

    .services-hero-card .card-icon svg {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }

    .services-hero-card-1 {
        top: 154px;
        left: 0;
    }

    .services-hero-card-2 {
        top: 44px;
        left: 17%;
    }

    .services-hero-card-3 {
        top: 0;
        left: calc(50% - 39px);
    }

    .services-hero-card-4 {
        top: 44px;
        right: 17%;
    }

    .services-hero-card-5 {
        top: 154px;
        right: 0;
    }
}

.services-grid-detailed {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.service-card-detailed {
    text-align: left;
    height: 100%;
}

.service-card-detailed .service-icon-wrap {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.service-card-detailed .service-title {
    text-align: center;
}

.service-points {
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--space-sm);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.service-points li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 22px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.service-points li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 9px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-400), var(--primary-600));
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.08);
}

.expertise-section {
    padding: 0 0 var(--space-4xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-4xl);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-primary) 0%, var(--bg-secondary) 100%);
}

.expertise-shell {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 77% 8%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.42), transparent 24%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 5% 30%, rgba(30, 64, 175, 0.2), transparent 32%),
        #061433;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-3xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.expertise-shell::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.35) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 18px 18px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), transparent 56%);
    opacity: 0.3;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.28), transparent 62%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.section-tag-dark {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-200);
}

.expertise-intro {
    max-width: 570px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.expertise-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.expertise-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    max-width: 620px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.expertise-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.95fr) minmax(420px, 1.05fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.expertise-visual {
    height: 340px;
    position: relative;
}

.coverage-orbit {
    position: absolute;
    width: 310px;
    height: 310px;
    left: 50%;
    top: 12px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.56);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.coverage-campus {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 0;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 330px;
    height: auto;
    z-index: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24));
}

.coverage-orbit-icon {
    position: absolute;
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.coverage-orbit-icon-doc { top: 52px; left: 16%; background: #2563b9; }
.coverage-orbit-icon-shield { top: 58px; right: 13%; background: #16805e; }
.coverage-orbit-icon-school { bottom: 48px; left: 9%; background: #5432ab; }
.coverage-orbit-icon-users { bottom: 48px; right: 6%; background: #c96a08; }

.expertise-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.expertise-card {
    min-height: 142px;
    padding: 1.35rem 1.8rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
    border: 1px solid rgba(191, 219, 254, 0.22);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 92px minmax(0, 1fr) 34px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
}

.expertise-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16);
}

.expertise-card h3 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.expertise-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.coverage-card-icon {
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1555bf, #173b89);
}

.coverage-card-icon-higher { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b8069, #145a52); }
.coverage-card-icon-professional { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6841c5, #39217d); }
.coverage-card-icon-setup { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e07b08, #8d4300); }

.coverage-card-arrow {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border: 1px solid currentColor;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: #60a5fa;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.expertise-card:nth-child(2) .coverage-card-arrow { color: #34d399; }
.expertise-card:nth-child(3) .coverage-card-arrow { color: #a78bfa; }
.expertise-card:nth-child(4) .coverage-card-arrow { color: #fb923c; }

.about-story-section {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.about-story-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.section-title-left,
.about-story-copy .section-title {
    text-align: left;
}

.about-story-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    max-width: 680px;
}

.about-story-panel {
    position: relative;
}

.about-story-card {
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-story-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.about-feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
}

.about-feature-card {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.18);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.about-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.28);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12);
}

.about-feature-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-900);
}

.about-feature-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.feature-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-500);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.about-story-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
}

.about-story-card-advanced {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    padding: var(--space-3xl);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.about-story-card-advanced:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 32px 70px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
    border-color: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.22);
}

.story-card-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.story-point {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
}

.story-point:last-child {
    border-bottom: 0;
}

.story-point-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.10);
    color: var(--primary-500);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.story-point h4 {
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-900);
}

.story-point p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .about-story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-feature-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.team-section {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--bg-secondary) 0%, var(--bg-primary) 100%);
}

.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.team-grid.lead-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.team-grid.member-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.team-card {
    background: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    text-align: center;
}

.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--primary-200);
}

.team-avatar {
    width: 112px;
    height: 112px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-50), var(--primary-100));
    color: var(--primary-600);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.08);
}

.team-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.team-name {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.team-role {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.team-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   CATEGORIES SECTION
   ============================================ */
.categories-section {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 8%, rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.1), transparent 18%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #f7faff 0%, #eef4ff 100%);
}

.categories-wrapper {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.categories-info .section-tag {
    background: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-500);
}

.categories-heading-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-top: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.categories-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.categories-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 760px;
}

.categories-cta {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.categories-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.category-card {
    min-height: 430px;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: end;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.18);
    text-decoration: none;
    isolation: isolate;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.category-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    transform: scale(1.02);
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow), filter var(--transition-slow);
    z-index: -2;
}

.category-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.08) 0%, rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.34) 40%, rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.82) 100%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1));
    z-index: -1;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
}

.category-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base), filter var(--transition-base);
}

.category-card-school::before {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1580582932707-520aed937b7b?auto=format&fit=crop&w=900&q=80');
}

.category-card-college::before {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1562774053-701939374585?auto=format&fit=crop&w=900&q=80');
}

.category-card-university::before {
    background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541339907198-e08756dedf3f?auto=format&fit=crop&w=900&q=80');
}

.category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.42);
}

.category-card:hover::before {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.category-card:hover::after {
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.14) 0%, rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.46) 36%, rgba(18, 39, 103, 0.9) 100%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.3), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2));
}

.category-card:hover .category-card-content {
    opacity: 0.12;
    transform: scale(0.98);
    filter: blur(8px);
}

.category-name {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.category-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.category-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.category-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.category-hover-cta {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 2;
}

.category-hover-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: auto;
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
    transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.96);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
}

.category-hover-button {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    min-width: 170px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-600));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.28);
}

.category-hover-button i {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.category-card:hover .category-hover-cta {
    opacity: 1;
}

.category-card:hover .category-hover-box {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.category-card:hover .category-hover-button i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ============================================
   AFFILIATION CATEGORIES PAGE
   ============================================ */
.categories-page-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 0 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.categories-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.categories-hero-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right,
            #ffffff 0%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97) 20%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) 32%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) 48%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 60%,
            transparent 70%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.categories-hero-building {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 62%;
    height: 100vh;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 35%;
    z-index: 1;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 12%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 32%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 50%, black 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 12%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 32%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 50%, black 100%);
}

.categories-hero-map {
    position: absolute;
    top: 70px;
    right: 10%;
    width: 200px;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
    z-index: 2;
}

.categories-hero-network {
    position: absolute;
    top: 55px;
    right: 26%;
    width: 240px;
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.75;
    z-index: 2;
}

.categories-hero-main {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    min-height: 100vh;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.categories-page-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(300px, 0.82fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.categories-hero-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--primary-600);
    background: rgba(219, 228, 255, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(147, 197, 253, 0.35);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.categories-hero-tag i {
    color: var(--primary-500);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.categories-page-title {
    font-size: 3.75rem;
    line-height: 1.08;
    color: var(--primary-900);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.categories-page-title .hero-title-highlight {
    color: var(--primary-500);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.categories-page-title .hero-title-highlight::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 4px;
    width: 72%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.categories-page-desc {
    max-width: 560px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.categories-page-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.categories-btn-consult {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary-600);
    border-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.35);
    gap: 10px;
}

.categories-btn-consult i {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.categories-page-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-md) var(--space-2xl);
    padding-top: var(--space-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.18);
    max-width: 680px;
}

.categories-stat {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.categories-stat i {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: rgba(219, 228, 255, 0.55);
    color: var(--primary-500);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.categories-stat span {
    color: var(--gray-700);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.categories-page-visual {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 500px;
}

.visual-feature-cards {
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    top: 44%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 260px;
}

.visual-feature-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    border: 1px solid rgba(219, 228, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
    animation: categoriesCardIn 0.55s ease-out forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

.visual-feature-card:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: 0.15s;
}

.visual-feature-card:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: 0.25s;
}

.visual-feature-card:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: 0.35s;
}

.visual-feature-card:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: 0.45s;
}

.visual-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.16);
}

@keyframes categoriesCardIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(24px);
    }

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

.feature-card-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-400));
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.feature-card-content {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.feature-card-stat {
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary-700);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.feature-card-label {
    display: block;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.feature-card-sub {
    display: block;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.visual-caption-card {
    position: absolute;
    left: -20px;
    right: 40px;
    bottom: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
    border: 1px solid rgba(219, 228, 255, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    z-index: 4;
}

.visual-caption-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-400));
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.visual-caption-text h3 {
    color: var(--primary-900);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.visual-caption-text p {
    color: var(--gray-600);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.categories-hero-recognized {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 28px 28px 0 0;
    box-shadow: 0 -8px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
    margin-top: 0;
}

.recognized-label {
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-700);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.marquee-container {
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    padding-right: var(--space-2xl);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: scroll-right 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll-right {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

.marquee-container:hover .marquee-content {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.recognized-logos-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl);
}

.recognized-logo {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    min-width: 90px;
}

.recognized-logo-circle {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.recognized-logo-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
    padding: 4px;
}

.recognized-logo-circle span {
    font-size: 0.58rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.recognized-logo-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-700);
}

.logo-cbse {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a, #2563eb);
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-cbse span {
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-cisce {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c2d12, #ea580c);
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-cisce span {
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-ugc {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14532d, #22c55e);
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-ugc span {
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-aicte {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af, #3b82f6);
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-aicte span {
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-nmc {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #831843, #db2777);
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-nmc span {
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-ncte {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #134e4a, #14b8a6);
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-ncte span {
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-pci {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #581c87, #9333ea);
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-pci span {
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-inc {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9f1239, #f43f5e);
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-inc span {
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-ncvt {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #713f12, #d97706);
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-ncvt span {
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-nios {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c4a6e, #0284c7);
    color: #fff;
}

.logo-nios span {
    color: #fff;
}

.categories-page-intro,
.category-detail-section,
.journey-strip-section,
.categories-tools-section {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.category-detail-section:nth-of-type(even) {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fbfdff 0%, #f5f9ff 100%);
}

.categories-intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.categories-intro-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.categories-intro-points {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.categories-intro-point {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #f8fbff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
}

.categories-intro-point i {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-500);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.category-detail-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.category-detail-subtitle {
    text-align: left;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0;
}

.category-inline-link {
    color: var(--primary-500);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.category-service-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.category-service-card,
.category-compact-card {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.14);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.08);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    will-change: transform, box-shadow;
}

/* Hover / focus effect for service cards */
.category-service-card:hover,
.category-service-card:focus-within,
.category-compact-card:hover,
.category-compact-card:focus-within {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 34px 80px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.18);
    border-color: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.28);
}

.category-service-card:active,
.category-compact-card:active {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(0.995);
}

/* Icon pop on hover */
.category-service-card:hover .category-service-icon,
.category-service-card:focus-within .category-service-icon,
.category-compact-card:hover .category-service-icon,
.category-compact-card:focus-within .category-service-icon {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.18);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-600));
    color: #fff;
}

/* Slight background tint on hover to add depth */
.category-service-card::before,
.category-compact-card::before {
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.category-service-card:hover::before,
.category-compact-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.06;
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Overlay tint for stronger color-shift on hover */
.category-service-card::after,
.category-compact-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.06), rgba(16, 24, 82, 0.03));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.category-service-card:hover::after,
.category-compact-card:hover::after,
.category-service-card:focus-within::after,
.category-compact-card:focus-within::after {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Make sure card content stays above overlay */
.category-service-card>*,
.category-compact-card>* {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Keyboard focus visible state */
.category-service-card:focus-within,
.category-compact-card:focus-within {
    outline: 3px solid rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12);
    outline-offset: 4px;
}

.category-service-icon,
.journey-strip-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500), var(--primary-400));
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.category-service-card h3,
.university-showcase-copy h3,
.why-abi-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.category-service-card ul {
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.category-service-card li,
.why-abi-card p {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 16px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.category-service-card li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    left: 0;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-400);
}

.category-service-card a {
    color: var(--primary-500);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

/* Card visual style: centered icon in dashed rounded square, compact copy */
.category-service-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
    border-radius: 20px;
    min-height: 300px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #fbfdff 100%);
}

.category-service-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.14);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.category-service-card h3 {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray-800);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.category-service-card ul {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 320px;
    text-align: left;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.category-service-card li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 18px;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.category-service-card li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 10px;
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-400), var(--primary-600));
}

/* Slightly change icon border and background on hover for color shift */
.category-service-card:hover .category-service-icon {
    border-color: transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.95), rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.95));
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.12);
}


.category-compact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.category-compact-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    min-height: 150px;
    text-align: center;
}

.category-compact-card i {
    color: var(--primary-500);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.category-compact-card span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-800);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

/* College services directory */
.college-services-section {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0 18%, rgba(214, 229, 255, .72), transparent 23%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 100% 74%, rgba(226, 237, 255, .68), transparent 25%),
        #f8fbff !important;
}

.college-services-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.college-services-header .section-title { margin: 0 0 12px; }

.college-services-header p {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.college-services-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #084ad3;
    font-size: .92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.college-services-link span,
.college-service-arrow {
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    border: 1.5px solid #cad9f4;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: #1256dd;
}

.college-services-link span { width: 34px; height: 34px; }

.college-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 16px 24px;
}

.college-service-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 94px minmax(0, 1fr) 34px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    min-height: 174px;
    padding: 24px;
    border: 1px solid #dce6f5;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .93);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(35, 73, 137, .05);
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.college-service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: #abc8f7;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 30px rgba(29, 78, 216, .12);
}

.college-service-icon {
    display: grid;
    width: 94px;
    height: 94px;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f6ff, #e2edff);
    color: #1760df;
    font-size: 2.1rem;
}

.college-service-copy { display: grid; gap: 8px; }

.college-service-copy strong {
    color: #081b4c;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.04rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.college-service-copy small {
    color: #3e5278;
    font-size: .88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.college-service-arrow {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: .86rem;
    transition: background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.college-service-card:hover .college-service-arrow { background: #1557d9; border-color: #1557d9; color: #fff; }

.college-services-assurances {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding: 24px 18px;
    border: 1px solid #dce6f5;
    border-radius: 13px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .94);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(35, 73, 137, .04);
}

.college-services-assurances > div {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 0 22px;
}

.college-services-assurances > div + div { border-left: 1px solid #e0e8f5; }

.college-services-assurances i { color: #1256dd; font-size: 1.65rem; }
.college-services-assurances span { display: grid; gap: 5px; }
.college-services-assurances strong { color: #0b1e50; font-size: .84rem; }
.college-services-assurances small { color: #42587f; font-size: .73rem; }

.university-showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    align-items: stretch;
}

.university-showcase-card {
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    background: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.university-showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.university-showcase-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.university-showcase-bg img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.15;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%);
}

.wave-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.wave-overlay svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.wave-overlay-2 {
    bottom: 0;
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: scaleX(-1);
    z-index: 0;
}

.university-showcase-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.university-showcase-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.university-showcase-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.university-showcase-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin: 0;
}

.university-showcase-copy p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--gray-600);
}

.university-showcase-footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 0 var(--space-xl) var(--space-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: auto;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.university-showcase-footer span {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.explore-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.university-showcase-card:hover .explore-btn {
    background: #fff;
}

.card-blue .wave-overlay { color: #213c9e; }
.card-blue .university-showcase-icon { background: #213c9e; color: #fff; }
.card-blue .university-showcase-bg img { filter: sepia(1) hue-rotate(190deg) saturate(3); }
.card-blue:hover .explore-btn { color: #213c9e; }

.card-green .wave-overlay { color: #166353; }
.card-green .university-showcase-icon { background: #166353; color: #fff; }
.card-green .university-showcase-bg img { filter: sepia(1) hue-rotate(120deg) saturate(2); }
.card-green:hover .explore-btn { color: #166353; }

.card-purple .wave-overlay { color: #431f7a; }
.card-purple .university-showcase-icon { background: #431f7a; color: #fff; }
.card-purple .university-showcase-bg img { filter: sepia(1) hue-rotate(250deg) saturate(2); }
.card-purple:hover .explore-btn { color: #431f7a; }

.why-abi-section {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    margin-top: var(--space-4xl);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f8ff 100%);
}

.why-abi-shell {
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.16), transparent 24%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1a46 0%, #0a1438 100%);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: var(--space-3xl);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    box-shadow: 0 26px 56px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.why-abi-title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: var(--space-md) 0;
}

.why-abi-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.why-abi-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.why-abi-card {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.why-abi-card i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.why-abi-card h3 {
    color: #fff;
}

.why-abi-card p {
    padding-left: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
}

.journey-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.journey-strip-step {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.14);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.08);
}

.journey-strip-step h3 {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--gray-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.journey-strip-step p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.journey-strip-icon {
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
}

.categories-tools-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.categories-tool-card {
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.14);
    border-radius: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.09);
}

.eligibility-form {
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.eligibility-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.eligibility-grid label {
    display: grid;
    gap: 8px;
}

.eligibility-grid span {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gray-700);
}

.eligibility-grid select {
    width: 100%;
    height: 46px;
    padding: 0 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.document-checklist-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.document-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: var(--space-md);
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.12);
}

.document-chip i {
    color: var(--primary-500);
}

.document-chip span {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.categories-page-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

/* ============================================
   PROCESS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.process-section {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    background: var(--bg-primary);
}

.process-grid {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.process-grid::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 34px;
    bottom: 34px;
    left: 50%;
    width: 2px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16) 0%, var(--primary-300) 18%, var(--primary-300) 82%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.16) 100%);
}

.process-step {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 108px minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    min-height: 144px;
}

.step-icon-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 108px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.step-icon {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-50);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary-200);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--primary-500);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0;
}

.step-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: -6px;
    right: 0;
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    background: var(--primary-500);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--bg-primary);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all var(--transition-spring);
}

.process-step:hover .step-icon {
    background: var(--primary-500);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--primary-500);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.process-step:hover .step-number {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.step-content {
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 420px;
    min-height: 148px;
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-xl);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: background var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.step-content-left {
    justify-self: end;
    text-align: left;
}

.step-content-right {
    justify-self: start;
    text-align: left;
}

.step-content:empty {
    visibility: hidden;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: transparent;
}

.step-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--gray-800);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    line-height: 1.7;
    transition: color var(--transition-base);
}

.step-content:hover,
.process-step:hover .step-content:not(:empty) {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-500) 0%, var(--primary-600) 100%);
    border-color: var(--primary-500);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.24);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.step-content:hover .step-title,
.process-step:hover .step-content:not(:empty) .step-title {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.step-content:hover .step-desc,
.process-step:hover .step-content:not(:empty) .step-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.process-connector {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 20px;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex: 0 0 30px;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA SECTION
   ============================================ */
.cta-section {
    padding: 80px 20px 50px;
    background: #f5f8fd;
}

/* Services page consultation panel */
.service-cta-section {
    padding: 110px 0 90px;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.service-cta-banner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.08fr) minmax(0, .92fr);
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 540px;
    padding: 72px 8.5%;
    border: 2px solid #b9d0f6;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 12%, rgba(219, 234, 254, .5), transparent 30%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 92% 92%, rgba(239, 246, 255, .9), transparent 34%),
        #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 38px rgba(30, 64, 175, .09);
}

.service-cta-main {
    padding-right: 10%;
}

.service-cta-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 11px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e4efff, #d6e6ff);
    color: #1554d1;
    font-size: .86rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .01em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.service-cta-tag i { font-size: 1rem; }

.service-cta-text .cta-title {
    max-width: 590px;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    color: #0b214b;
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 3.3vw, 3.25rem);
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -.045em;
}

.service-cta-text .cta-desc {
    max-width: 560px;
    margin: 0;
    color: #40577f;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.service-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 38px;
}

.service-cta-primary,
.service-cta-secondary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.service-cta-primary {
    padding: 17px 30px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1557df, #1048c9);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(21, 87, 223, .22);
}

.service-cta-primary:hover { color: #ffffff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

.service-cta-secondary {
    padding: 8px 0 7px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #2563eb;
    color: #1557df;
}

.service-cta-secondary:hover { color: #0f3eaf; }

.service-cta-benefits {
    display: grid;
    gap: 40px;
    padding: 30px 0 30px 17%;
    border-left: 2px solid #c4d7f4;
}

.service-cta-benefit {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 70px minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.service-cta-benefit-icon {
    display: grid;
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    place-items: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #edf4ff, #dceaff);
    color: #1455d7;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
}

.service-cta-benefit h3 {
    margin: 0 0 7px;
    color: #102553;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.service-cta-benefit p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #52678e;
    font-size: .96rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.cta-container {
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 26px;
    padding: 45px 50px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr .85fr;
    gap: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08), 0 5px 18px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
}

.cta-container::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: -80px;
    top: -80px;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #dbeafe;
    filter: blur(90px);
}

.cta-container::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -120px;
    bottom: -120px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #dbeafe;
    filter: blur(100px);
}

.cta-left,
.cta-right {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 30px;
    background: #eef5ff;
    color: #2563eb;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-left h2 {
    font-size: 52px;
    line-height: 1.08;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-left h2 span {
    color: #2563eb;
}

.cta-left p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.features {
    display: flex;
    gap: 26px;
    margin-top: 32px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.feature {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #eef5ff;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.feature h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.feature small {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.keywords {
    margin-top: 30px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #edf2ff;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #64748b;
}

.cta-right {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    max-width: 350px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #dbeafe;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
    transition: 0.4s;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.cta-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 5px;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2563eb, #60a5fa);
}

.card-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #eef5ff;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-card h2 {
    font-size: 25px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cta-card p {
    font-size: 15px;
    text-align: justify;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cta-card button {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb, #1d4ed8);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.cta-card button:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35);
}

.cta-card small {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 13px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cta-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 32px;
    }

    .cta-left h2 {
        font-size: 38px;
    }

    .cta-left p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .cta-right {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .cta-section {
        padding: 50px 20px 35px;
    }

    .cta-container {
        padding: 22px;
    }

    .cta-left h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .features {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .cta-card {
        padding: 22px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .service-cta-section { padding: 72px 0 56px; }

    .service-cta-banner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: 0;
        padding: 52px 9%;
        gap: 46px;
    }

    .service-cta-main { padding-right: 0; }

    .service-cta-benefits {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 22px;
        padding: 38px 0 0;
        border-top: 2px solid #c4d7f4;
        border-left: 0;
    }

    .service-cta-benefit {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        align-items: start;
        gap: 13px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .service-cta-section { padding: 52px 0 38px; }

    .service-cta-banner {
        padding: 36px 24px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }

    .service-cta-tag { margin-bottom: 22px; padding: 10px 14px; font-size: .72rem; }
    .service-cta-text .cta-title { font-size: 2rem; }
    .service-cta-actions { gap: 20px; margin-top: 30px; }
    .service-cta-primary { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .service-cta-benefits { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
    .service-cta-benefit { grid-template-columns: 56px minmax(0, 1fr); align-items: center; }
    .service-cta-benefit-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 1.35rem; }
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
.footer {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-logo .logo-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo .logo-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #fff;
}

.footer-logo .logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--primary-300);
}

.footer-about-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.social-link {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.social-link:hover {
    background: var(--primary-500);
    border-color: var(--primary-500);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.35);
}

.footer-heading {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-500);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 0;
}

.footer-links a::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -12px;
    top: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-400);
    transition: width var(--transition-fast);
    transform: translateY(-50%);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #fff;
    padding-left: 16px;
}

.footer-links a:hover::before {
    width: 8px;
}

.footer-contact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.footer-contact i {
    color: var(--primary-400);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-contact a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-300);
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ============================================ */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .categories-page-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.1fr) minmax(340px, 0.9fr);
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .categories-page-title {
        font-size: 3.8rem;
    }

    .visual-feature-cards {
        right: -14px;
    }

    .visual-caption-card {
        left: -60px;
        right: 30px;
        bottom: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-container {
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-bg-image {
        width: 100%;
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .hero-bg-overlay {
        background:
            radial-gradient(circle at 18% 22%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.10), transparent 20%),
            radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.06), transparent 18%),
            linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98) 100%);
    }

    .hero-description {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-trust {
        justify-content: center;
    }

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

    .services-grid-detailed,
    .expertise-grid,
    .about-story-grid,
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .categories-wrapper {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .categories-info {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .categories-heading-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .categories-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .categories-page-hero-grid,
    .categories-intro-grid,
    .categories-tools-grid,
    .why-abi-shell {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .categories-page-copy,
    .categories-intro-copy,
    .why-abi-lead {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .categories-page-desc,
    .category-detail-subtitle {
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .categories-page-actions,
    .categories-page-stats,
    .categories-page-cta-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .category-detail-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .category-service-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .category-compact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .university-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .why-abi-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .journey-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .categories-hero-building {
        width: 72%;
        opacity: 0.55;
    }

    .categories-page-visual {
        min-height: 420px;
    }

    .visual-caption-card {
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
    }

    .recognized-logos-row {
        gap: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    }

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

    .footer-about {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .nav-links,
    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    /* Mobile nav overlay */
    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: fixed;
        top: 72px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        padding: var(--space-2xl);
        gap: var(--space-sm);
        animation: fadeInDown 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .nav-links.active .nav-link {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }

    .hero {
        padding: 120px 0 80px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-xl) 0;
        padding: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .stat-card::after {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .categories-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .categories-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .category-card {
        min-height: 360px;
    }

    .process-grid {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .categories-page-hero {
        padding: 110px 0 0;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .categories-hero-main {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .categories-page-title {
        font-size: 2.75rem;
    }

    .categories-hero-building {
        width: 100%;
        height: 320px;
        top: auto;
        bottom: 180px;
        opacity: 0.35;
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 100%);
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 40%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 100%);
    }

    .categories-hero-map,
    .categories-hero-network {
        opacity: 0.45;
    }

    .categories-page-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: var(--space-md);
        max-width: none;
    }

    .eligibility-grid,
    .document-checklist-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .category-service-grid,
    .category-compact-grid,
    .university-showcase-grid,
    .why-abi-grid,
    .journey-strip,
    .categories-intro-points {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .category-detail-header,
    .categories-page-copy,
    .categories-intro-copy {
        text-align: left;
    }

    .category-detail-subtitle,
    .categories-page-desc {
        text-align: left;
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
    }

    .expertise-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .expertise-visual {
        max-width: 560px;
        width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .categories-page-actions,
    .categories-page-stats,
    .categories-page-cta-actions {
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }

    .categories-page-visual {
        order: -1;
        min-height: auto;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .visual-feature-cards {
        position: relative;
        right: auto;
        top: auto;
        transform: none;
        max-width: none;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .visual-feature-card {
        animation: none !important;
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .visual-caption-card {
        position: relative;
        left: auto;
        right: auto;
        bottom: auto;
        margin-top: var(--space-md);
    }

    .expertise-shell {
        padding: var(--space-2xl);
    }

    .expertise-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .section-title-left,
    .about-story-copy .section-title {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .process-connector {
        display: none;
    }

    .cta-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cta-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer-about {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-md);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg) 0;
    }

    .page-breadcrumb {
        gap: 8px;
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        padding: 7px 12px;
    }

    .service-card-detailed {
        padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
    }

    .about-story-card {
        padding: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .team-card {
        padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-lg);
    }

    .process-grid {
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .expertise-shell {
        padding: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .expertise-title {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }

    .categories-wrapper {
        padding: var(--space-lg) 0 0;
    }

    .categories-heading-row {
        gap: var(--space-lg);
        margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .category-card {
        min-height: 320px;
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .category-name {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }

    .category-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .categories-page-title {
        font-size: 2.35rem;
    }

    .categories-page-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .categories-hero-recognized {
        border-radius: 20px 20px 0 0;
        padding: var(--space-lg) 0 var(--space-xl);
    }

    .recognized-logo-circle {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }

    .recognized-logos-row {
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .categories-tool-card,
    .why-abi-shell {
        padding: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .visual-feature-cards {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .visual-caption-text h3 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .visual-caption-text p {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .categories-page-stats,
    .eligibility-grid,
    .document-checklist-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .categories-intro-image img {
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    .category-service-card,
    .category-compact-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .category-compact-card {
        min-height: 132px;
    }

    .university-showcase-card {
        min-height: 270px;
    }

    .why-abi-title {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }

    .cta-banner {
        padding: var(--space-2xl) var(--space-xl);
    }

    .process-step {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .process-grid::before {
        left: 34px;
        transform: none;
        top: 30px;
        bottom: 30px;
    }

    .step-icon-wrap {
        width: 68px;
        justify-self: start;
    }

    .step-content,
    .step-content-left,
    .step-content-right {
        max-width: none;
        min-height: 0;
        width: 100%;
        justify-self: stretch;
        text-align: left;
    }

    .step-content-left {
        order: 2;
    }

    .step-icon-wrap {
        order: 1;
    }

    .step-content-right {
        order: 2;
    }

    .step-content:empty {
        display: none;
    }

    .step-icon {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .step-number {
        right: -2px;
    }
}

/* New: 3-up card grid layout (desktop) with responsive fallbacks */
.card-3up-grid,
.category-service-grid,
.category-compact-grid,
.university-showcase-grid,
.why-abi-grid,
.visual-feature-cards,
.categories-tools-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    align-items: start;
}

/* Ensure individual cards stretch to full column height and keep internal layout */
.category-service-card,
.category-compact-card,
.university-showcase-card,
.why-abi-card,
.visual-feature-card,
.categories-tool-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Keep links / CTAs pinned to card bottom */
.category-service-card a,
.service-link,
.service-card .service-link {
    margin-top: auto;
}

/* Responsive: 2 columns on medium, 1 column on small screens */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .card-3up-grid,
    .category-service-grid,
    .category-compact-grid,
    .university-showcase-grid,
    .why-abi-grid,
    .visual-feature-cards,
    .categories-tools-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .college-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
    .college-services-assurances { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 22px 0; }
    .college-services-assurances > div:nth-child(3) { border-left: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
    .college-services-header { align-items: flex-start; flex-direction: column; }
    .college-services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 14px; }
    .college-service-card { grid-template-columns: 70px minmax(0, 1fr) 30px; gap: 15px; min-height: 0; padding: 18px; }
    .college-service-icon { width: 70px; height: 70px; font-size: 1.55rem; }
    .college-service-arrow { width: 30px; height: 30px; }
    .college-services-assurances { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 22px 16px; gap: 18px; }
    .college-services-assurances > div { padding: 0 6px; }
    .college-services-assurances > div + div { border-top: 1px solid #e0e8f5; border-left: 0; padding-top: 18px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .card-3up-grid,
    .category-service-grid,
    .category-compact-grid,
    .university-showcase-grid,
    .why-abi-grid,
    .visual-feature-cards,
    .categories-tools-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Center incomplete last rows by constraining column max widths and centering the trackset */
.category-service-grid,
.categories-cards,
.services-grid,
.category-compact-grid,
.university-showcase-grid,
.why-abi-grid {
    /* fixed-friendly columns: min width 240px, max 340px — keeps grid from stretching full width */
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(240px, 340px));
    justify-content: center;
    /* center the whole set of columns inside the container */
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .category-service-grid,
    .categories-cards,
    .services-grid,
    .category-compact-grid,
    .university-showcase-grid,
    .why-abi-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(220px, 420px));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {

    .category-service-grid,
    .categories-cards,
    .services-grid,
    .category-compact-grid,
    .university-showcase-grid,
    .why-abi-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        justify-content: stretch;
    }
}

/* Specific override: Make school category a 2-up grid and center tracks */
.category-service-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(260px, 420px));
    justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .category-service-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        justify-content: stretch;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ============================================ */
.faq-section {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.faq-grid {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.faq-category-title {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xs);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-100);
}

.faq-item {
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-300);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faq-question {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gray-800);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.faq-question:hover {
    color: var(--primary-600);
}

.faq-question i {
    color: var(--primary-500);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
    color: var(--primary-600);
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

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

.faq-answer {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows var(--transition-base);
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.faq-answer-content {
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg) var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-answer-content p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.faq-answer-content ul, .faq-answer-content ol {
    margin-left: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.faq-answer-content li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Premium Legal Pages Styling */
.legal-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e309c 0%, #1742be 50%, #1134a6 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: white;
    padding: 100px 0 120px;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.pattern-dots-tl {
    top: 30px;
    left: 40px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 15px 15px;
}

.pattern-circle-bl {
    bottom: -60px;
    left: -40px;
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    border: 30px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.pattern-shapes-tr {
    top: -30px;
    right: -20px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 60%, transparent 60%);
    border-radius: 40px;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.pattern-shapes-tr::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px;
    right: 180px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.relative-z {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.legal-title {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.legal-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 20px 0 30px;
}

.legal-divider::before, .legal-divider::after {
    content: '';
    height: 1.5px;
    width: 100px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin: 0 20px;
}

.legal-divider i {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: white;
}

.legal-subtitle-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.legal-subtitle {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.legal-subtitle i {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Legal Intro Cards */
.legal-intro-cards {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
}

.legal-intro-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    background: #ffffff;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.legal-intro-card:not(:last-child) {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8edf5;
}

.legal-intro-card:hover {
    background: #f8fbff;
}

.legal-intro-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    background: #eef2ff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-right: 0;
}

.legal-intro-divider {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 1.5px;
    align-self: stretch;
    background: #d4dce8;
    margin: 0 24px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.legal-intro-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    padding: 4px 0;
}

.legal-intro-card p strong {
    color: #1d4ed8;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.legal-content-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
}


.legal-document {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 60px 80px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05), 0 0 0 1px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    max-width: 960px;
    margin: -80px auto 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    font-family: var(--font-body, "Inter", sans-serif);
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.legal-document h2 {
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-top: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.legal-document h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color, #1d4ed8), #60a5fa);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.legal-document h3 {
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.legal-document p {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.legal-document ul {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-left: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.legal-document li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
}

.legal-document li::before {
    content: '→';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
    color: var(--primary-color, #1d4ed8);
    font-weight: bold;
}

.legal-document strong {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.legal-contact-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f5f9 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    margin-top: 40px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.legal-contact-box p {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.legal-contact-box strong {
    min-width: 140px;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--primary-color, #1d4ed8);
}

.legal-contact-box p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .legal-hero { padding: 80px 0 100px; }
    .legal-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .legal-document { padding: 24px 20px; margin-top: -60px; border-radius: 16px; }
    .legal-document h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .legal-contact-box strong { display: block; min-width: auto; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .legal-contact-box p { display: block; }
    .legal-intro-card { padding: 20px 16px; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
    .legal-intro-divider { width: 100%; height: 1.5px; margin: 0; }
    .legal-divider::before, .legal-divider::after { width: 60px; }
}

/* =============================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================= */

/* Hero */
.contact-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e309c 0%, #1742be 50%, #1134a6 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: white;
    padding: 120px 0 140px;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-hero .relative-z {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.contact-hero-tag {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important;
    color: #e0e7ff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2) !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.contact-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.contact-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto 32px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-hero-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.contact-hero-pills span,
.contact-hero-pills a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
}

/* Info Strip */
.contact-strip {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: -70px;
}

.contact-strip-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.15fr 1.15fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(15,23,42,0.10);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
}

.contact-strip-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    min-width: 0;
    border-right: 1px solid #e8edf5;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.contact-strip-card:last-child { border-right: none; }

.contact-strip-card:hover { background: #f6f9ff; }

.contact-strip-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe, #eff6ff);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.contact-strip-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.contact-strip-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.contact-strip-value {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    text-decoration: none;
    word-break: break-all;
}

.contact-strip-value[href^="mailto:"] {
    font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 0.75vw, 0.9rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    word-break: normal;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}

a.contact-strip-value:hover { color: #1d4ed8; }

.contact-strip-note {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Main Section */
.contact-main-section {
    background: #f1f5fb;
    padding: 80px 0 100px;
}

.contact-main-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Form */
.contact-form-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(15,23,42,0.07);
    padding: 48px;
    border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
}

.contact-form-header {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.contact-form-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 12px 0 8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-form-subtitle {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.97rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 7px;
}

.contact-form-group label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #374151;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.required { color: #ef4444; }

.contact-input-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.contact-input-wrap > i:first-child {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-input-wrap input,
.contact-input-wrap select,
.contact-input-wrap textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 14px 12px 40px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    font-family: inherit;
    color: #0f172a;
    background: #fafbfc;
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
    outline: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
}

.contact-input-wrap input:focus,
.contact-input-wrap select:focus,
.contact-input-wrap textarea:focus {
    border-color: #1d4ed8;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29,78,216,0.1);
}

.contact-input-wrap input::placeholder,
.contact-input-wrap textarea::placeholder {
    color: #c0c9d6;
}

.contact-textarea-wrap {
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-textarea-wrap > i:first-child {
    top: 14px;
}

.contact-select-wrap { position: relative; }

.select-arrow {
    position: absolute !important;
    right: 14px !important;
    left: auto !important;
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-form-consent {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.contact-form-consent input[type="checkbox"] {
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    accent-color: #1d4ed8;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-form-consent label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-form-consent a {
    color: #1d4ed8;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 15px 24px !important;
    font-size: 1rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.contact-form-success {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    background: #f0fdf4;
    border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    color: #166534;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.contact-form-success i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #22c55e;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-form-success strong { display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; font-size: 1rem; }
.contact-form-success p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Info Column */
.contact-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-info-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15,23,42,0.06);
    padding: 28px;
    border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
}

.contact-info-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.contact-info-card-title i {
    color: #1d4ed8;
    background: #eef2ff;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-why-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-why-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 0;
}

.contact-why-list li::before { display: none; }

.contact-why-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe, #eff6ff);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-why-list li > div:last-child {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.contact-why-list strong {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
}

.contact-why-list span {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Dept contacts */
.contact-dept-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.contact-dept-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.contact-dept-item:hover {
    background: #f6f9ff;
}

.contact-dept-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: #eef2ff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-dept-body {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    min-width: 0;
}

.contact-dept-body strong {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.contact-dept-body span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.contact-dept-arrow {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}

.contact-dept-item:hover .contact-dept-arrow {
    color: #1d4ed8;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Portal card */
.contact-portal-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0e309c, #1742be);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px;
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-portal-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.contact-portal-card h4 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
}

.contact-portal-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.contact-portal-btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 10px 20px !important;
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
}

.contact-portal-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25) !important;
}

/* Social card */
.contact-social-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-social-card span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
}

.contact-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

/* Map Section */
.contact-map-section {
    background: #fff;
    padding: 80px 0;
}

.contact-map-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(15,23,42,0.08);
    border: 1px solid #e8edf5;
}

.contact-office-info {
    padding: 48px 40px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-right: 1px solid #e8edf5;
}

.contact-office-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading, "Montserrat", sans-serif);
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin: 12px 0 32px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-office-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
}

.contact-office-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
}

.contact-office-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dbeafe, #eff6ff);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #1d4ed8;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-office-item > div:last-child {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
}

.contact-office-item strong {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.contact-office-item span,
.contact-office-item a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-office-item a:hover { color: #1d4ed8; }

.contact-map-embed {
    min-height: 450px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-map-embed iframe {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .contact-main-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-info-col { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .contact-info-card, .contact-portal-card, .contact-social-card { flex: 1 1 280px; }
    .contact-map-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-map-embed { min-height: 340px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .contact-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .contact-strip-card { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #e8edf5; }
    .contact-strip-card:nth-child(2n) { border-right: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .contact-hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .contact-hero-pills { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .contact-strip-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-form-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
    .contact-form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .contact-office-info { padding: 30px 24px; }
    .contact-info-col { flex-direction: column; }
}

/* ============================================
   COMPREHENSIVE MOBILE RESPONSIVE (768px and below)
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* General */
    section {
        padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem) 0;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 1rem;
    }

    /* Stats Grid */
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        padding: var(--space-lg);
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .stat-card {
        padding: 0 var(--space-md);
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .stat-card:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .stat-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Services Grid */
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .service-card {
        padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md);
        min-height: 280px;
    }

    .service-icon {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }

    .service-title {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .service-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    /* Team Grid */
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .team-grid.lead-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .team-grid.member-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .team-avatar {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Categories Grid */
    .categories-cards {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .category-card {
        min-height: 320px;
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .category-name {
        font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .category-desc {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Hero Section */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 1rem);
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .hero-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Section Header */
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    /* Expertise Grid */
    .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .expertise-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    /* About Story Grid */
    .about-story-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-feature-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Category Service Grid */
    .category-service-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    /* Expertise Top Grid */
    .expertise-top {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .expertise-visual {
        height: 240px;
    }

    .coverage-orbit {
        width: 240px;
        height: 240px;
    }

    .coverage-campus {
        width: 260px;
    }

    /* Intro Grid */
    .categories-intro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .categories-intro-image img {
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    .categories-intro-points {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    /* Page Hero */
    .categories-page-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .categories-page-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    }

    .categories-page-desc {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    /* Buttons */
    .btn-lg {
        padding: 12px 24px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .nav-cta {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ============================================
   EXTRA SMALL MOBILE (480px and below)
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* General */
    section {
        padding: 1.5rem 0;
    }

    .container {
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
    }

    .navbar {
        height: auto;
    }

    .nav-container {
        padding: 0 0.75rem;
        height: auto;
    }

    .nav-logo img {
        height: 45px !important;
    }

    /* Stats Grid */
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: var(--space-md);
        gap: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .stat-card {
        padding: 0 var(--space-sm);
    }

    /* Services Grid */
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .services-section .section-header {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-sm) 0;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .service-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg);
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .service-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .service-title {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .service-desc {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* Team Grid */
    .team-grid,
    .team-grid.lead-grid,
    .team-grid.member-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .team-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-md);
    }

    .team-avatar {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .team-name {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .team-role {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* Categories Grid */
    .categories-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .category-card {
        min-height: 280px;
        padding: var(--space-md);
    }

    .category-name {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }

    .category-desc {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .category-chip {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        padding: 5px 10px;
    }

    /* Hero Section */
    .hero {
        padding: 2rem 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .hero-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-content {
        padding: 0;
        margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-bg-image {
        opacity: 0.2;
    }

    /* Section Header */
    .section-tag {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        padding: 5px 12px;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    }

    /* Expertise Card */
    .expertise-shell {
        padding: var(--space-xl);
        margin: 0 -0.75rem;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }

    .expertise-card {
        padding: 1rem;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .expertise-card h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .expertise-card p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .coverage-card-icon {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .expertise-grid {
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    /* About Feature Cards */
    .about-feature-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .about-feature-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .about-feature-card p {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .feature-icon {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    /* Category Service Grid */
    .category-service-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .category-service-card {
        padding: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .category-service-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .category-service-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .category-service-card li {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    /* Buttons */
    .btn {
        padding: 10px 18px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .btn-lg {
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .btn i {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    /* Contact Sections */
    .contact-main-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-info-col {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .contact-info-card,
    .contact-portal-card,
    .contact-social-card {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .contact-strip-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .contact-office-info {
        padding: 20px 16px;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #e8edf5;
    }

    .contact-office-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .contact-office-details {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .contact-office-item strong {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }

    .contact-office-item span {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .contact-map-embed {
        min-height: 300px;
    }

    .page-hero .hero-content {
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    .page-hero .hero-visual {
        min-height: 320px;
    }

    .categories-hero-title .hero-title-highlight::after {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .categories-page-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .categories-page-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .categories-page-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .categories-stat {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .visual-feature-cards {
        position: static;
        max-width: 100%;
        transform: none;
        gap: var(--space-md);
        margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .visual-feature-card {
        animation: none;
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .visual-caption-card {
        position: static;
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .visual-caption-icon {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .visual-caption-text {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* --- Global Mobile Optimizations --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    html:has(body.menu-open),
    body.menu-open {
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .navbar {
        --mobile-nav-height: 82px;
    }

    .nav-container {
        height: var(--mobile-nav-height);
        min-height: var(--mobile-nav-height);
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
    }

    .nav-logo {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .nav-links,
    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex !important;
        top: var(--mobile-nav-height) !important;
        bottom: 0;
        max-height: calc(100dvh - var(--mobile-nav-height));
        min-height: calc(100dvh - var(--mobile-nav-height));
        padding: 0 !important;
        overflow-y: auto;
        overscroll-behavior: contain;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .nav-links {
        pointer-events: none;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    /* Disable specific hover transforms and box-shadows to ensure smooth touch experience */
    .service-card:hover, .category-card:hover, .process-step:hover, .cta-card:hover, .btn:hover, .faq-question:hover {
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    .nav-link:hover::after {
        width: 0 !important;
    }
    
    /* Prevent sticky hover backgrounds on mobile */
    .btn-primary:hover {
        background: var(--primary-500) !important;
        border-color: var(--primary-500) !important;
        color: #fff !important;
    }
    .btn-outline:hover {
        background: transparent !important;
        color: var(--primary-500) !important;
        border-color: var(--primary-500) !important;
    }
    .btn-outline-white:hover {
        background: transparent !important;
        color: #fff !important;
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    }
    .nav-link:hover {
        color: var(--gray-600) !important;
    }
    .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--primary-600) !important;
    }
    
    /* Typography adjustments */
    h1, .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem !important; line-height: 1.2 !important; }
    h2, .section-title, .cta-left h2 { font-size: 1.8rem !important; line-height: 1.3 !important; }
    h3, .service-title, .category-name, .step-title, .faq-category-title { font-size: 1.4rem !important; line-height: 1.4 !important; }
    p, .service-desc, .category-desc, .step-desc, .faq-answer-content p, .cta-left p { font-size: 0.95rem !important; }
    
    /* Hero section fixes for mobile visibility */
    .hero {
        padding-top: 120px !important;
    }
    .hero-content {
        padding-right: 0 !important;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Layout and Card Sizes */
    .services-grid, .categories-cards, .process-grid, .features, .cta-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 1.2rem !important;
    }
    .service-card, .category-card, .cta-card, .faq-item {
        padding: 1.2rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    }
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }
    .hero-buttons .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
    }
    
    /* Ensure Nav Links appear correctly when active */
    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
        pointer-events: auto !important;
    }

    /* Handle Toggle Icon Switching */
    .mobile-toggle .toggle-icon-bars {
        display: block !important;
    }
    .mobile-toggle .toggle-icon-cross {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .mobile-toggle.active .toggle-icon-bars {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .mobile-toggle.active .toggle-icon-cross {
        display: block !important;
    }
}

/* Small screens use touch states only.  This neutralizes desktop hover treatments
   that otherwise remain "stuck" after a tap. */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .nav-logo:hover .logo-icon,
    .btn:hover,
    .avatar:hover,
    .stat-card:hover .stat-icon,
    .service-card:hover,
    .service-card:hover .service-icon,
    .expertise-card:hover,
    .about-feature-card:hover,
    .about-story-card-advanced:hover,
    .team-card:hover,
    .category-card:hover,
    .visual-feature-card:hover,
    .category-service-card:hover,
    .category-compact-card:hover,
    .college-service-card:hover,
    .university-showcase-card:hover,
    .process-step:hover .step-icon,
    .process-step:hover .step-number,
    .step-content:hover,
    .process-step:hover .step-content:not(:empty),
    .cta-card:hover,
    .faq-item:hover,
    .faq-question:hover,
    .legal-intro-card:hover,
    .contact-strip-card:hover,
    .contact-dept-item:hover,
    .contact-portal-btn:hover {
        transform: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
    }

    .service-link:hover i,
    .category-hover-button:hover i,
    .college-service-card:hover .college-service-arrow,
    .contact-dept-item:hover .contact-dept-arrow {
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .service-card:hover {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) 0%, rgba(244, 248, 255, 0.98) 100%) !important;
        color: inherit !important;
        border-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.18) !important;
    }

    .service-card:hover .service-title { color: var(--gray-800) !important; }
    .service-card:hover .service-desc { color: var(--gray-500) !important; }
    .service-card:hover .service-link { color: var(--primary-500) !important; }
    .service-card:hover .service-points li { color: var(--gray-600) !important; }
    .service-card:hover .service-points li::before { background: var(--primary-500) !important; box-shadow: none !important; }
    .service-card:hover .service-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef4ff 0%, #dfe9ff 100%) !important; color: var(--primary-500) !important; }
    .service-card:hover .service-icon::before { opacity: 0 !important; animation-play-state: paused !important; }

    .category-card:hover .category-card-content {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        filter: none !important;
    }

    .category-card:hover .category-hover-cta { opacity: 0 !important; }
    .category-card:hover .category-hover-box { transform: translateY(14px) scale(0.96) !important; }

    .process-step:hover .step-icon {
        background: var(--primary-50) !important;
        color: var(--primary-500) !important;
        border-color: var(--primary-100) !important;
    }

    .process-step:hover .step-number { background: var(--primary-500) !important; }

    .step-content:hover,
    .process-step:hover .step-content:not(:empty) {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%) !important;
        border-color: rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12) !important;
    }

    .step-content:hover .step-title,
    .process-step:hover .step-content:not(:empty) .step-title { color: var(--gray-800) !important; }

    .step-content:hover .step-desc,
    .process-step:hover .step-content:not(:empty) .step-desc { color: var(--gray-500) !important; }

    .social-link:hover {
        background: transparent !important;
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
    }

    .college-service-card:hover .college-service-arrow {
        background: transparent !important;
        border-color: transparent !important;
        color: inherit !important;
    }

    .university-showcase-card:hover .explore-btn {
        background: transparent !important;
        border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
        color: #fff !important;
    }

    .contact-portal-btn:hover {
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15) !important;
        border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3) !important;
        color: #fff !important;
    }

    .expertise-card:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045) !important; }
    .faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--gray-200) !important; }
    .faq-question:hover { color: var(--gray-800) !important; }
    .legal-intro-card:hover { background: #ffffff !important; }
    .contact-strip-card:hover,
    .contact-dept-item:hover { background: transparent !important; }

    .service-cta-primary:hover,
    .service-cta-secondary:hover { color: inherit !important; }

    .nav-link:hover,
    .page-breadcrumb a:hover,
    .footer-links a:hover,
    .footer-bottom-links a:hover,
    a.contact-strip-value:hover,
    .contact-office-item a:hover {
        color: inherit !important;
    }

    .nav-link:hover::after,
    .footer-links a:hover::before,
    .service-card:hover::after,
    .service-card:hover::before,
    .category-card:hover::before,
    .category-card:hover::after,
    .category-service-card:hover::before,
    .category-compact-card:hover::before,
    .category-service-card:hover::after,
    .category-compact-card:hover::after {
        opacity: 0 !important;
        width: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* Restore each card's default appearance when a mouse happens to hover over a
   narrow viewport (for example, in a responsive-device preview). */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    /* Keep the services illustration out of the text column on tablets. */
    #services-home.hero { min-height: auto; }
    #services-home .hero-container { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 1.5rem; }
    #services-home .hero-content { width: 100%; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto !important; }
    #services-home .hero-description { text-align: left; }
    #services-home .hero-visual { width: min(100%, 520px); min-height: 0; margin: 0 auto; }

    .service-card:hover::before { opacity: 0.9 !important; width: auto !important; }
    .service-card:hover::after { opacity: 0 !important; width: auto !important; }

    .category-card:hover { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important; }
    .category-card:hover::before {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        width: auto !important;
        transform: scale(1.02) !important;
    }
    .category-card:hover::after {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        width: auto !important;
        background:
            linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.08) 0%, rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.34) 40%, rgba(7, 12, 32, 0.82) 100%),
            linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1)) !important;
    }

    .category-service-card:hover,
    .category-compact-card:hover {
        border-color: rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.14) !important;
        box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(148, 163, 184, 0.08) !important;
    }
    .category-service-card:hover .category-service-icon,
    .category-compact-card:hover .category-service-icon {
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef4ff 0%, #dfe9ff 100%) !important;
        color: var(--primary-500) !important;
        border-color: inherit !important;
    }
    .category-service-card:hover::before,
    .category-compact-card:hover::before,
    .category-service-card:hover::after,
    .category-compact-card:hover::after {
        opacity: 0 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        width: auto !important;
    }

    .college-service-card:hover {
        border-color: #dce6f5 !important;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(35, 73, 137, .05) !important;
    }
    .footer-links a:hover { padding-left: 0 !important; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important; }
    .footer-links a:hover::before { width: 0 !important; }
    .marquee-container:hover .marquee-content { animation-play-state: running !important; }
}