/* ============================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES & RESET
   ============================================ */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
  --gold: #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #f0d080;
  --gold-dark: #8b6914;
  --navy: #0a1628;
  --navy-mid: #142240;
  --navy-light: #1e3560;
  --cream: #faf7f0;
  --cream-dark: #f0ebe0;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --text-muted: #8a9bb5;
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  --glass-bg-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  --radius: 16px;
  --shadow-gold: 0 0 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ============================================
   SCROLLBAR
   ============================================ */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 6px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--navy);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

/* ============================================
   NAVIGATION BAR
   ============================================ */
nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0 5%;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 0 7%;
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 75px;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 150px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: white;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.logo-text {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-text span {
  display: block;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy) !important;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 5px;
}

.hamburger span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 75px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  padding: 20px 5%;
  z-index: 999;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

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

.mobile-menu a {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 0;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

/* ============================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================ */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 75px;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.3);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.7) 50%,
    rgba(20, 34, 64, 0.85) 100%
  );
}

.hero-grid-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 5%;
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-badge::before {
  content: "";
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: scale(1.5);
  }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 64px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-title .accent {
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  font-weight: 300;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.trust-colleges {
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.trust-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.college-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

.college-tag {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-weight: 500;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.college-tag:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================
   HERO CARD (GLASS STYLE)
   ============================================ */
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  backdrop-filter: blur(30px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -50%;
  width: 200%;
  height: 200%;
  background: conic-gradient(
    transparent,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06),
    transparent 30%
  );
  animation: rotate 8s linear infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

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

.hero-card-title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-card-sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-num {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.quick-form {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.quick-form input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.quick-form input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.quick-form input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.quick-form .btn-primary {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 14px;
}

.form-note {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* ============================================
   MARQUEE SECTION
   ============================================ */
.marquee-section {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--navy-mid),
    var(--navy-light),
    var(--navy-mid)
  );
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  padding: 18px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  animation: marquee 25s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 0 40px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.marquee-dot {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 18px;
}

@keyframes marquee {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* ============================================
   COMMON SECTION STYLES
   ============================================ */
section {
  padding: 100px 5%;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-label::before,
.section-label::after {
  content: "";
  height: 1px;
  width: 28px;
  background: var(--gold);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 50px);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 560px;
  font-weight: 300;
}

.centered {
  text-align: center;
}

.centered .section-desc {
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ============================================
   STATS BAND
   ============================================ */
.stats-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy-light));
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 60px 5%;
}

.stats-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
}

.stat-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.stat-big {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================
   WHY CHOOSE SECTION
   ============================================ */
.why-section {
  background: var(--navy);
}

.why-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.why-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.why-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.why-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
}

.why-img-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.why-img-badge span {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.why-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  cursor: default;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  min-width: 46px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2),
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
}

.feature-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.feature-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================
   COLLEGES SECTION
   ============================================ */
.colleges-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
}

.colleges-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.colleges-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.college-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.4s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.college-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.college-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.7);
  transition: filter 0.4s;
}

.college-card:hover .college-img {
  filter: brightness(0.85);
}

.college-body {
  padding: 22px;
}

.college-rank {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.college-name {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.college-meta {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.college-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.col-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 5px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

/* ============================================
   PROCESS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.process-section {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
}

.process-inner {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 70px;
  position: relative;
}

.process-steps::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--gold),
    var(--gold-light),
    var(--gold)
  );
  opacity: 0.3;
  z-index: 0;
}

.process-step {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.step-circle {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
  border: 2px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  font-size: 26px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.step-circle::after {
  content: attr(data-num);
  position: absolute;
  top: -8px;
  right: -8px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
}

.process-step:hover .step-circle {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.step-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ============================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--navy);
}

.testi-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.testi-card {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 28px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testi-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 120px;
  color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.testi-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.testi-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.testi-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}

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

.testi-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-dark));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testi-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.testi-college {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================
   ELIGIBILITY CHECKER SECTION
   ============================================ */
.eligibility-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy-light));
  padding: 100px 5%;
}

.elig-inner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.elig-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 50px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
}

.elig-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.elig-step {
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

.elig-emoji {
  font-size: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.elig-step-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.elig-step-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ============================================ */
.faq-section {
  background: var(--navy);
}

.faq-inner {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-list {
  margin-top: 50px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
}

.faq-q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  gap: 16px;
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  min-width: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    max-height 0.4s ease,
    padding 0.3s;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-a {
  max-height: 300px;
  padding: 0 24px 20px;
}

.faq-a p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.75;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding-top: 16px;
}

/* ============================================
   CTA BANNER
   ============================================ */
.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--gold-dark) 0%,
    var(--gold) 50%,
    var(--gold-light) 100%
  );
  padding: 80px 5%;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-banner h2 {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-banner p {
  font-size: 17px;
  color: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-banner-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.btn-navy {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline-navy {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 16px 32px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}

.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================ */
footer {
  background: var(--navy-mid);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding: 60px 5% 30px;
}

.footer-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  margin: 16px 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.08);
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 5px 0;
  transition: color 0.3s;
}

.footer-col a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  padding-top: 25px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: gap;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.footer-badges {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.fbadge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

/* ============================================
   WHATSAPP FLOATING BUTTON
   ============================================ */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 10px;
}

.wa-tooltip {
  background: var(--white);
  color: #1a1a1a;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: fadeSlide 0.5s ease 2s both;
}

@keyframes fadeSlide {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}

.wa-btn {
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #128c7e);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  text-decoration: none;
  animation: waBounce 2s ease-in-out infinite 3s;
}

.wa-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

@keyframes waBounce {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
  }
}

/* ============================================
   POPUP MODAL
   ============================================ */
.popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  background: rgba(5, 12, 25, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.popup-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

.popup-box {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0f1e3a, #162c52);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.25);
  border-radius: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(30px);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  position: relative;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.popup-overlay.active .popup-box {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.popup-top {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15),
    rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.05)
  );
  padding: 36px 36px 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.popup-top-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.3);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.popup-top-badge::before {
  content: "";
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 1.5s infinite;
}

.popup-h {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.popup-sub {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.3s;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
}

.popup-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.3);
  color: var(--white);
}

.popup-body {
  padding: 28px 36px 36px;
}

.popup-perks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.popup-perk {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.popup-perk-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  appearance: none;
}

.form-group input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.1);
}

.form-group select option {
  background: #0f1e3a;
  color: var(--white);
}

.popup-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: "DM Sans", sans-serif;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  margin-top: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.popup-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.45);
}

.popup-trust {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.popup-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.popup-trust-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 12px;
}

.popup-success {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px 20px;
}

.popup-success.show {
  display: block;
}

.success-emoji {
  font-size: 60px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.success-title {
  font-family: "Playfair Display", serif;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.success-msg {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================
   FEATURES ROW
   ============================================ */
.features-row {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy));
}

.feat-row-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.feat-row-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.feat-box {
  background: var(--glass-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: all 0.35s;
}

.feat-box:hover {
  border-color: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
  background: rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.04);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.feat-emoji {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.feat-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.feat-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ============================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN
   ============================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }

  .hero-card {
    display: none;
  }

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

  .stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
  }

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

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

  .process-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .process-steps::before {
    display: none;
  }

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

  .feat-row-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .elig-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  section {
    padding: 70px 5%;
  }

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

  .stats-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .feat-row-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

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

  .why-img-badge {
    right: 10px;
    bottom: -10px;
  }

  .popup-body {
    padding: 20px 24px 28px;
  }

  .popup-top {
    padding: 28px 24px 22px;
  }

  .popup-perks {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elig-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

.feature-list {
  margin-top: 12px !important;
  padding-left: 20px !important;
}

.feature-list li {
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.feature-title {
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
}

.about-section {
  padding: 90px 8%;
  background: #0a1628;
}

.about-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: #e0f2fe;
  color: #0369a1;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-header h2 {
  font-size: 42px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.section-header p {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: auto;
  color: #6b7280;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: start;
}

.about-card,
.disclaimer-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.about-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.about-card h3 {
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #0f1e3a;
}

.about-card p {
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: #4b5563;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.info-box {
  background: #eff6ff;
  border-left: 4px solid #2563eb;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin: 25px 0;
  color: #1e3a8a;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.disclaimer-top {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  color: #dc2626;
}

.disclaimer-card p {
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #4b5563;
}

.disclaimer-card ul {
  margin: 25px 0;
  padding-left: 20px;
}

.disclaimer-card li {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #0f1e3a;
}

.warning-box {
  background: #fef2f2;
  padding: 18px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin: 25px 0;
  border-left: 4px solid #ef4444;
  color: #991b1b;
}

.final-note {
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

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

  .section-header h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }

  .about-card,
  .disclaimer-card {
    padding: 30px;
  }
}

.website-disclaimer {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.website-disclaimer p {
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.website-disclaimer .warning-box {
  margin: 25px 0;
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 15px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-legal a {
  color: #c9d4ea;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}

.legal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  z-index: 99999;
}

.legal-overlay.show {
  display: flex;
}

.legal-modal {
  background: #fff;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 850px;
  max-height: 85vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  border-radius: 25px;
  padding: 35px;
  position: relative;
}

.legal-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  padding-bottom: 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.legal-head h2 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 30px;
  color: #0f1e3a;
}

.legal-head button {
  border: none;
  background: #f3f4f6;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 18px;
}

.legal-content {
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: #4b5563;
}

.legal-content h3 {
  margin-top: 28px;
  color: #0f1e3a;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .legal-modal {
    padding: 25px;
  }

  .legal-head h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}