/* ==========================================================================
   BLUE LIGHT COLLEGE - ACADEMIC & ELEGANT DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */

/* Design Tokens & CSS Custom Properties */
:root {
    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;

    /* Color Palette - Academic Premium Light Mode */
    --clr-bg: #FDFBF7; /* Warm Elfenbein-Weiß/Cream */
    --clr-bg-alt: #F8FAFC; /* Pearl Light Blue-Slate */
    --clr-bg-card: #FFFFFF; /* Pure White */
    --clr-border: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.08); /* Clean Slate border */
    --clr-border-hover: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.3); /* Warm Gold subtle hover border */
    
    /* Academic Royal Navy */
    --clr-navy: #0E1E36;
    --clr-navy-light: #1A3052;
    --clr-navy-muted: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.6);
    
    /* Classic Warm Gold */
    --clr-gold: #B8860B; /* Dark Goldenrod */
    --clr-gold-light: #D4AF37; /* Metallic Gold */
    --clr-gold-dark: #8A6505;
    --clr-gold-border: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25);
    --clr-gold-bg: rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.05);

    /* Feedback Colors */
    --clr-success: #15803D; /* Deep Green */
    --clr-success-bg: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.06);
    --clr-error: #B91C1C; /* Deep Red */
    --clr-error-bg: rgba(185, 28, 28, 0.06);

    /* Text Colors - High Contrast for Readability */
    --clr-txt-primary: #1E293B; /* Deep Charcoal Slate */
    --clr-txt-secondary: #475569; /* Elegant Slate Muted */
    --clr-txt-muted: #64748B;

    /* Styling Properties */
    --radius-sm: 4px; /* Crisp, serious borders */
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 12px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;
    
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease-out;
    --transition-normal: 0.25s ease-out;
    --transition-slow: 0.4s ease-out;
    
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.03);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.05);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.07);
}

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

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

body {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg);
    color: var(--clr-txt-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    line-height: 1.65;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

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

button {
    font-family: inherit;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}

/* Layout Utilities */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

section {
    padding: 96px 0;
}

/* Section Header */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.section-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
}

/* Dynamic Gradients Text */
.text-gradient-navy {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-navy) 30%, var(--clr-navy-light) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.text-gradient-gold {
    color: var(--clr-gold);
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg, 
        var(--clr-gold-dark) 0%, 
        var(--clr-gold) 20%, 
        var(--clr-gold-light) 40%, 
        var(--clr-gold) 60%, 
        var(--clr-gold-dark) 80%,
        var(--clr-gold) 100%
    );
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: gold-shimmer 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes gold-shimmer {
    0% {
        background-position: 0% center;
    }
    50% {
        background-position: 100% center;
    }
    100% {
        background-position: 200% center;
    }
}

/* Standard Badges */
.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); /* Serious square layout */
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-azav {
    background-color: var(--clr-success-bg);
    color: var(--clr-success);
    border: 1px solid rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.2);
}

.badge-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--clr-success);
}

.badge-gold {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-bg);
    color: var(--clr-gold);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gold-border);
}

/* Buttons System */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); /* Crisp crisp borders */
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -75%;
    width: 30%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3) 50%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
    );
    transform: rotate(30deg);
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn:hover::after {
    transform: translate(500%, 0) rotate(30deg);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-navy {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.15);
}

.btn-navy:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy-light);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.25);
}

.btn-gold {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.2);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline {
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-navy);
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-link {
    color: var(--clr-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: normal;
}

.btn-link:hover {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.btn-full {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Header & Floating Classic Academic Navigation */
.header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    background-color: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.96); /* Elite Royal Navy background */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); /* Subtle premium white border */
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-gold-light); /* Solid gold academic line */
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 10px 28px; /* Slightly tighter vertical padding for better header balance */
    pointer-events: auto;
    max-width: 1152px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 52px; /* Perfect height in navigation header */
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.logo-img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02); /* Delicate micro-interaction */
}

.logo-footer-img {
    height: 48px; /* Slightly smaller for footer branding */
    width: auto;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #F1F5F9; /* Off-white for high contrast and modern look */
}

.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--clr-gold-light); /* Metallic gold highlighting */
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 90vh;
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 64px;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.badge-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.hero-visual {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Premium Framed Academic visual (Campus Card) */
.campus-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 460px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--clr-gold); /* Prestige gold band */
}

.campus-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.campus-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.96) 80%, rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.6) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.35);
    padding: 24px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    z-index: 5;
}

.campus-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.campus-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--clr-gold-light);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.campus-seal-float {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 10;
    transform: rotate(6deg);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.campus-seal-float:hover {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.05);
}

/* Official Seal graphic */
.academic-seal {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 2px dashed var(--clr-gold);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: rgba(253, 251, 247, 0.96); /* Ivory backplate for contrast on the photo */
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.15);
    animation: seal-pulse 4s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes seal-pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.15), 0 0 0 0px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.15), 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.15), 0 0 0 0px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }
}

.seal-text-outer {
    font-size: 0.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    max-width: 70px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.seal-year {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
}

/* Horizontal Trust Row under Hero Actions */
.hero-trust-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 36px;
    padding-top: 28px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.trust-val {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
}

.trust-lbl {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-txt-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.trust-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: var(--clr-border);
}

/* Classic Academic Stats Grid */
.stats-section {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    padding: 64px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.academic-stat-box {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.academic-stat-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-border);
}

.stat-box-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--clr-txt-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-box-val {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-box-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Course Catalog Section & Tabs */
.course-tabs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    width: max-content;
    margin: 0 auto 56px auto;
}

.tab-btn {
    padding: 10px 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.course-content-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 480px;
}

.tab-content {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal) ease, transform var(--transition-normal) ease;
}

.tab-content.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.course-detail-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.course-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.course-badge {
    width: max-content;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-bg);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gold-border);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.course-description {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.course-perks {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 8px 0;
}

.course-perks li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
}

.course-perks li::before {
    content: '\2713';
    color: var(--clr-gold);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.course-requirements-box {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gold-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: 16px 0;
}

.requirements-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.requirements-list {
    list-style: none !important;
    list-style-type: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.requirements-list li {
    list-style: none !important;
    list-style-type: none !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
}

.req-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--clr-gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.course-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.meta-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.meta-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--clr-txt-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.meta-value {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.course-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Syllabus Sheet Display */
.academic-syllabus-box {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 36px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-navy);
}

.syllabus-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.syllabus-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.syllabus-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 550;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
}

.syll-num {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
}

/* Eligibility Calculator Section */
.academic-calc-card {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 56px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.academic-calc-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-navy) 0%, var(--clr-gold) 100%);
}

.calc-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.calc-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.calc-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.calc-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.calc-text {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.calc-trust {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.calc-trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

/* Eligibility Step Wizard */
.academic-wizard {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 40px;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 380px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.wizard-steps-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 40px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.w-step {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-txt-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.w-step.active {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.w-step.completed {
    background-color: var(--clr-gold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.wizard-step {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(10px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.wizard-step.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.step-question {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-top: 16px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.option-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.option-btn {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    text-align: left;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--clr-txt-primary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.option-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--clr-gold);
    background-color: #FAF6ED;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Success Wizard Result */
.success-result {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.success-icon-wrapper {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gold-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.step-result-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.step-result-text {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.calc-form {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.form-row-calc {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}

.input-calc {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--clr-txt-primary);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.input-calc:focus {
    border-color: var(--clr-gold);
    background-color: #FAF9F6;
}

/* Official Academic IHK Mock Exam Quiz */
.academic-quiz-box {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: 48px;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--clr-navy);
}

.quiz-progress-bar-wrapper {
    height: 5px;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.quiz-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--clr-gold);
    border-radius: inherit;
    transition: width var(--transition-normal) ease;
}

.quiz-question-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.quiz-question-text {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.quiz-options-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.quiz-option-item {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--clr-txt-primary);
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.quiz-option-item:hover:not(.disabled) {
    background-color: #FAF6ED;
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-border);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.quiz-option-item.correct {
    background-color: var(--clr-success-bg);
    border-color: var(--clr-success);
    color: var(--clr-success);
}

.quiz-option-item.wrong {
    background-color: var(--clr-error-bg);
    border-color: var(--clr-error);
    color: var(--clr-error);
}

.quiz-option-item.disabled {
    cursor: default;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.quiz-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.quiz-feedback-text {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 550;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.quiz-feedback-text.correct-feedback {
    color: var(--clr-success);
}

.quiz-feedback-text.wrong-feedback {
    color: var(--clr-error);
}

/* Quiz Finished / Result Box */
.quiz-finished-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 16px 0;
}

.quiz-score-badge {
    width: 96px;
    height: 96px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.quiz-results-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.quiz-results-text {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    max-width: 480px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.quiz-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Structured Academic Perks Section */
.academic-perks-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.academic-perk-card {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.academic-perk-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-border);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.perk-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.perk-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.perk-text {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.faq-accordion-wrapper {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.faq-academic-item {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-trigger {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 20px 28px;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.30rem;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-content {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--transition-normal) cubic-bezier(0, 1, 0, 1), padding var(--transition-normal);
    padding: 0 28px;
}

.faq-content p {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.faq-academic-item.active {
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-border);
}

.faq-academic-item.active .faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-academic-item.active .faq-content {
    max-height: 1000px;
    transition: max-height var(--transition-normal) cubic-bezier(1, 0, 1, 0);
}

/* Academic Contact Section & Form */
.academic-contact-box {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 56px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--clr-navy);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 64px;
}

.contact-info-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.contact-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.contact-text {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.detail-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
}

.detail-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gold-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.detail-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.detail-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--clr-txt-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.detail-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.detail-link:hover {
    color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.detail-value {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Contact Form Styling */
.academic-contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.form-row-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
}

.form-label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    color: var(--clr-txt-primary);
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-select option {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    color: var(--clr-txt-primary);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--clr-gold);
}

/* Footer Section */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--clr-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 80px 0 32px 0;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 56px;
}

.footer-brand-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.logo-sm {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
}

.logo-sm-text {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.logo-sm-text.logo-subtitle {
    color: var(--clr-gold-light);
}

.footer-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.certified-logos {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}

.badge-sm {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.footer-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-gold-light);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-top: 32px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Responsive Adaptation (Mobile & Tablet) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 48px;
        padding-top: 140px;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .badge-row {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-description {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .course-detail-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .calc-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    
    .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    
    .academic-perks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle Button (hidden on desktop) */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 14px 10px; /* Squeeze hamburger icon vertically to keep it elegant and 24x16px visually */
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
    outline: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.menu-toggle .bar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #F1F5F9; /* Off-white bar matching navbar text */
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

/* Active animation for hamburger to X */
.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    section {
        padding: 56px 0; /* Tighter padding for a premium, scannable layout on mobile */
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem; /* Perfect balanced size for small screens */
    }

    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
    }

    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex; /* Show toggle on mobile */
    }

    .nav-menu {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: fixed;
        top: 85px;
        left: 16px;
        right: 16px;
        background-color: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.98); /* Deep glass navy overlay */
        backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        border-top: 3px solid var(--clr-gold-light);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
        padding: 28px 20px;
        gap: 12px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        transform: translateY(-15px);
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
        transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .nav-menu.open {
        transform: translateY(0);
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .nav-link {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 12px 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }

    .nav-link:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    
    .nav-right-container {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .nav-actions {
        display: flex !important; /* Make actions container visible on mobile */
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-actions .btn {
        display: none !important; /* Hide desktop CTA button on mobile */
    }
    
    .mobile-lang-li {
        display: none !important; /* Completely hide mobile selector inside drawer */
    }
    
    .mobile-cta-li {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 16px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero {
        padding-top: 120px;
        gap: 36px;
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.15rem;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .hero-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 14px 20px;
    }
    
    /* Responsive stacking for trust items on mobile */
    .hero-trust-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 16px;
        padding-top: 24px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .trust-divider {
        display: none; /* Hide horizontal dividers on stack */
    }
    
    .trust-item {
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .academic-stat-box {
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .course-meta {
        flex-direction: column; /* Crucial to prevent horizontal scroll on mobile */
        gap: 16px;
        padding-top: 20px;
    }

    .academic-syllabus-box {
        padding: 24px;
    }

    .academic-perks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .academic-perk-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .form-row-calc, .form-row-2 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .academic-calc-card, .academic-contact-box {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .nav {
        padding: 8px 16px;
    }
    .logo-img {
        height: 38px; /* Scale logo down slightly on small phones */
    }
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.85rem;
    }
    .campus-card {
        height: 280px; /* More compact on mobile phones */
    }
    .campus-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem; /* Scale font size down nicely */
    }
    .campus-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
    }
    .course-tabs {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    .tab-btn {
        flex: 1;
        padding: 10px 8px;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .option-btn, .quiz-option-item {
        white-space: normal;
        line-height: 1.4;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        padding: 12px 16px;
    }
    .quiz-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .quiz-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* GDPR Cookie Consent Banner Styling */
.cookie-banner {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 2000;
    max-width: 440px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--clr-gold);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.15);
    display: none; /* Controlled dynamically by JS */
    animation: cookie-slide-in 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes cookie-slide-in {
    0% { transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes cookie-slide-out {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateY(50px) scale(0.95); opacity: 0; }
}

.cookie-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

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

.cookie-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.cookie-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.cookie-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.cookie-choices {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.choice-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
}

.choice-item input[type="checkbox"] {
    accent-color: var(--clr-gold);
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.cookie-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}

.cookie-actions .btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

/* Smartphone optimization for GDPR Cookie Banner */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cookie-banner {
        bottom: 0;
        right: 0;
        left: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0 0;
        padding: 20px 16px;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }
    
    .cookie-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .cookie-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 10px 12px;
    }
}

/* Academic Modal System Styling */
.legal-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 3000;
    display: none; /* Controlled dynamically by JS */
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.legal-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.65); /* Rich dark navy overlay */
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.legal-modal-content {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-top: 5px solid var(--clr-gold); /* Prestige gold band */
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 760px;
    max-height: 80vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.3);
    animation: modal-slide-in 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
    z-index: 3001;
}

@keyframes modal-slide-in {
    0% { transform: translateY(30px); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

.legal-modal-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 24px 32px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.legal-modal-header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
}

.legal-modal-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--clr-txt-muted);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color var(--transition-normal);
}

.legal-modal-close:hover {
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.legal-modal-body {
    padding: 32px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
}

.legal-modal-body h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-top: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.legal-modal-body h4:first-child {
    margin-top: 0;
}

.legal-modal-body p {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.legal-modal-body ul {
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.legal-modal-body li {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.legal-modal-footer {
    padding: 20px 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
}

/* Responsive adjustment for legal modal */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .legal-modal-content {
        max-height: 90vh;
    }
    .legal-modal-header, .legal-modal-body, .legal-modal-footer {
        padding: 20px;
    }
}

/* Explicit styling for success notifications to prevent bottom clipping */
.floating-academic-alert {
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 32px !important;
    right: 32px !important;
    left: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
    z-index: 9999 !important;
    max-width: 380px !important;
    width: calc(100% - 64px) !important;
    background-color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.08) !important;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--clr-gold) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
    padding: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.15) !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    animation: alert-slide-up 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
}

@keyframes alert-slide-up {
    0% { transform: translateY(40px); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes alert-slide-down {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    100% { transform: translateY(40px); opacity: 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .floating-academic-alert {
        bottom: 16px !important;
        right: 16px !important;
        left: 16px !important;
        width: calc(100% - 32px) !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important;
        padding: 16px !important;
    }
}

/* Floating direct chat button widget styles */
.direct-chat-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 32px;
    left: 32px;
    z-index: 1050;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background-color: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 8px 16px 8px 8px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-left: 3.5px solid var(--clr-gold); /* Gold border element to blend in academic branding */
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    animation: wa-breathing 3s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.direct-chat-float:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    background-color: #20BA56;
}

.chat-icon-bg {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #128C7E;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chat-icon-bg svg {
    display: block;
}

.chat-badge-text {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@keyframes wa-breathing {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3), 0 0 0 0px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3), 0 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3), 0 0 0 0px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .direct-chat-float {
        bottom: 20px;
        left: 20px;
        padding: 8px; /* Circular on smaller screens to preserve real estate */
    }
    .chat-badge-text {
        display: none; /* Hide text on small screens */
    }
}

/* Testimonial Section & Card Styles */
.testimonials-section {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-alt); /* Light gray backplate for visual hierarchy */
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    padding: 96px 0;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 56px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--clr-navy);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-top-color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.testi-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.testi-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--clr-navy);
    color: var(--clr-gold-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-gold-border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testi-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.testi-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.testi-course {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-txt-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.testi-stars {
    color: #FBBF24; /* Warm yellow rating stars */
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    line-height: 1;
}

.testi-quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .testimonials-section {
        padding: 56px 0;
    }
}

/* Minimalist Globe Language Switcher in Floating Header */
.mobile-lang-li {
    display: none; /* Hidden by default on desktop */
}

.mobile-cta-li {
    display: none; /* Hidden by default on desktop */
}

.nav-right-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.lang-dropdown-wrapper, .mobile-lang-dropdown-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.lang-dropdown-trigger, .mobile-lang-trigger {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #F1F5F9;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px; /* Elegant rounded pill */
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    outline: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.lang-dropdown-trigger:hover, .mobile-lang-trigger:hover,
.lang-dropdown-trigger.open, .mobile-lang-trigger.open {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-light);
    color: var(--clr-gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
}

.globe-icon {
    stroke: currentColor;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.chevron-down {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
    margin-top: 1px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang-dropdown-trigger.open .chevron-down,
.mobile-lang-trigger.open .chevron-down {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Glassmorphic Dropdown List */
.lang-dropdown-menu, .mobile-lang-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    right: 0;
    width: 170px;
    background-color: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.98); /* Rich Deep Navy backplate */
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--clr-gold); /* Solid gold highlight line */
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.35);
    display: none; /* Controlled dynamically by JS classes */
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    z-index: 2000;
    transform-origin: top right;
    animation: dropdown-cascade 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes dropdown-cascade {
    0% { transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.96); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.lang-dropdown-menu.show, .mobile-lang-menu.show {
    display: flex;
}

.dropdown-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: #94A3B8; /* Slate text link gray */
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-align: left;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
}

.dropdown-item:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.dropdown-item.active {
    color: var(--clr-navy) !important;
    background-color: var(--clr-gold-light) !important; /* Premium active gold badge item */
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.2);
}

/* Mobile language switcher inside mobile menu drawer overrides */
.mobile-lang-menu {
    left: 50%;
    right: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    transform-origin: top center;
    width: 180px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. RIGHT-TO-LEFT (RTL) PREMIUM LAYOUT SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.rtl-layout {
    direction: rtl;
    text-align: right;
}

.rtl-layout .nav-actions {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.rtl-layout .lang-dropdown-menu {
    left: 0;
    right: auto;
    transform-origin: top left;
}

.rtl-layout .academic-syllabus-box {
    border-left: none;
    border-right: 4px solid var(--clr-navy);
}

.rtl-layout .direct-chat-float {
    border-left: none;
    border-right: 3.5px solid var(--clr-gold);
    padding: 8px 8px 8px 16px;
    left: auto;
    right: 32px; /* Smooth swap floating button in RTL context */
}

.rtl-layout .requirements-list li {
    flex-direction: row; /* Keep standard flow but flex will automatically invert */
}

.rtl-layout .academic-perk-card {
    text-align: right !important;
}

.rtl-layout .contact-details {
    text-align: right;
}

.rtl-layout .detail-item {
    flex-direction: row; /* Flex layout will align correctly with direction: rtl */
}

.rtl-layout .faq-trigger {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
    text-align: right;
}

.rtl-layout .testi-header {
    flex-direction: row; /* Flex layout handles RTL naturally */
}

.rtl-layout .testi-meta {
    text-align: right;
}

.rtl-layout .floating-academic-alert {
    left: 32px;
    right: auto; /* Swap success notifications in RTL */
    border-top: none;
    border-right: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. INTERACTIVE PREMIUM FEATURES & CONVERSION BOOSTERS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Floating WhatsApp Status Notification Bubble */
.chat-status-bubble {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + 14px);
    left: 0;
    width: max-content;
    max-width: 280px;
    background: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.45);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    z-index: 1060;
    animation: pulse-bubble 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.chat-status-bubble.show {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.chat-status-bubble::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 20px;
    border-width: 6px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.95) transparent transparent transparent;
}

.rtl-layout .chat-status-bubble {
    left: auto;
    right: 0;
}
.rtl-layout .chat-status-bubble::after {
    left: auto;
    right: 20px;
}

@keyframes pulse-bubble {
    0%, 100% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.45), 0 0 0 0px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.25);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.45), 0 0 0 8px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
}

/* 2. 60-Second Academy Matchmaker */
.matchmaker-section {
    padding-top: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.academic-matchmaker-card {
    background: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.academic-matchmaker-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light), var(--clr-gold));
}

.matchmaker-header {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.matchmaker-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.matchmaker-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.matchmaker-subtitle {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.matchmaker-wizard-container {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.matchmaker-progress-bar-wrapper {
    height: 5px;
    background: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.08);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    position: relative;
}

.matchmaker-progress-bar {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
    border-radius: 10px;
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.matchmaker-steps {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 320px;
}

.mm-step {
    display: none;
    animation: mm-fade-in 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

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

@keyframes mm-fade-in {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(12px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.mm-question {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.mm-option-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.mm-option-card {
    background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    text-align: center;
}

.mm-option-card:hover {
    background: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border-color: var(--clr-gold);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.mm-option-icon {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mm-option-card:hover .mm-option-icon {
    transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-2px);
}

.mm-option-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mm-option-desc {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.mm-option-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
}

.mm-btn-option {
    background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mm-btn-option:hover {
    background: var(--clr-navy);
    border-color: var(--clr-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.rtl-layout .mm-btn-option {
    text-align: right;
}
.rtl-layout .mm-btn-option:hover {
    transform: translateX(-4px);
}

.mm-option-grid-3 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.mm-option-card-pill {
    background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.mm-option-card-pill:hover {
    background: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border-color: var(--clr-gold);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.mm-pill-icon {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.mm-prev-btn {
    margin-top: 12px;
}

/* Matchmaker Outcome Box */
.mm-outcome-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-align: left;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-gold);
}

.rtl-layout .mm-outcome-box {
    text-align: right;
}

.mm-outcome-header {
    background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    padding: 24px 32px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.15);
}

.mm-outcome-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.mm-outcome-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.mm-outcome-body {
    padding: 32px;
}

.mm-outcome-desc {
    color: var(--clr-navy-light);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.mm-outcome-benefits {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.benefit-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.15);
    color: #25D366;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mm-outcome-form {
    background: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.03);
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 24px;
}

/* 3. Interactive Funding Calculator Slider Track & Thumbs */
.academic-slider-calculator {
    background: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    text-align: left;
}

.rtl-layout .academic-slider-calculator {
    text-align: right;
}

.calc-card-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.calculator-funding-toggle {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.funding-toggle-group {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.04);
    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.btn-toggle {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    background: transparent;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-toggle.active {
    background: var(--clr-navy);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-toggle:not(.active):hover {
    background: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.04);
    color: var(--clr-navy);
}

.slider-label {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.calc-results-sheet {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.result-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.result-label {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.result-value {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.green-highlight {
    color: #25D366 !important;
}

.calc-saving-badge {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-gold-light);
    margin-left: 6px;
}

.rtl-layout .calc-saving-badge {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.result-divider {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    margin: 8px 0;
}

.total-row {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    padding-top: 12px;
}

.total-row .result-label {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.total-val {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    color: var(--clr-gold-light) !important;
}

/* 4. Gamified IHK Mock Exam Quiz Dashboard Gauge */
.quiz-gauge-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    margin: 12px 0 20px 0;
}

.quiz-gauge-svg {
    transform: rotate(-90deg);
}

.quiz-gauge-track {
    fill: none;
    stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.quiz-gauge-threshold-line {
    fill: none;
    stroke: var(--clr-gold);
    stroke-linecap: round;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.quiz-gauge-value {
    fill: none;
    stroke: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
    stroke-linecap: round;
    transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.quiz-gauge-score {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1;
}

.quiz-gauge-percent {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.quiz-threshold-indicator {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.quiz-threshold-indicator.pass-green {
    background-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.1);
    color: #25D366;
    border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2);
}

.quiz-threshold-indicator.fail-red {
    background-color: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.1);
    color: #DC3545;
    border: 1px solid rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.2);
}

/* 5. FAQ Accordion Live Search Bar */
.faq-search-wrapper {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: -16px auto 44px auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.faq-search-box {
    background: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 6px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.05);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.faq-search-box:focus-within {
    background: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-light);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.12);
}

.faq-search-box input {
    width: 100%;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    color: var(--clr-txt-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.faq-search-box input::placeholder {
    color: var(--clr-txt-muted);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.search-icon {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-search-box:focus-within .search-icon {
    color: var(--clr-gold-light);
}

.clear-search-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0 4px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.clear-search-btn:hover {
    color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.faq-academic-item {
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transform-origin: center center;
}

/* 6. Regional Graduate Success Map */
.success-map-section {
    padding-top: 56px;
    padding-bottom: 56px;
}

.academic-map-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--clr-bg-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.map-interactive-grid {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    background: var(--clr-bg-alt);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.germany-map-vector {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.map-svg-base {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 24px rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.15));
}

.map-state-path {
    fill: var(--clr-navy);
    stroke: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
    stroke-width: 0.8px;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.map-state-path:hover {
    fill: var(--clr-gold);
    stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Beacon Glowing Effects */
.map-beacon {
    position: absolute;
    width: 44px; /* Expands interactive touch target area for mobile tap safety */
    height: 44px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 20;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

.beacon-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    background-color: var(--clr-gold);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2.5px solid #FFFFFF;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--clr-gold);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.beacon-glow {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: beacon-ping 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes beacon-ping {
    0% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.6);
        opacity: 1;
    }
    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(2.4);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

.map-beacon:hover .beacon-dot,
.map-beacon.active .beacon-dot {
    background-color: #25D366;
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px #25D366;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.3);
}

.map-beacon:hover .beacon-glow,
.map-beacon.active .beacon-glow {
    background-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

/* Map Tooltip */
.beacon-tooltip {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: calc(100% + 14px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
    width: max-content;
    background: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.96);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: 100;
}

.beacon-tooltip::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-width: 6px;
    border-style: solid;
    border-color: rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.96) transparent transparent transparent;
}

.map-beacon:hover .beacon-tooltip {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.tooltip-partner {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.tooltip-text {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.tooltip-region {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--clr-gold-light);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Sidebar Info Card */
.map-info-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px;
    text-align: left;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.rtl-layout .map-info-card {
    text-align: right;
}

.info-card-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.info-card-desc {
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.info-card-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 24px;
}

.info-stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.info-stat-val {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 850;
    line-height: 1;
}

.info-stat-lbl {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Responsive Alignments overrides */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .academic-map-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .map-interactive-grid {
        height: 380px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .matchmaker-title {
        font-size: 1.65rem;
    }
    
    .academic-matchmaker-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .mm-option-grid,
    .mm-option-grid-3 {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    
    .mm-outcome-body {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .mm-outcome-header {
        padding: 16px 20px;
    }
    
    .mm-outcome-title {
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    
    .academic-slider-calculator {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
}

/* Premium Image Styling enhancements */
.syllabus-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.syllabus-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal) ease;
}

.academic-syllabus-box:hover .syllabus-image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.perk-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 160px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 16px 0 20px 0;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.perk-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal) ease;
}

.academic-perk-card:hover .perk-image {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Advisor Card in Contact Section */
.advisor-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-card);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    margin-top: 36px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.advisor-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--clr-gold-border);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.advisor-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
    display: block;
}

.advisor-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

.advisor-name {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--clr-navy);
    margin: 0;
}

.advisor-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--clr-txt-secondary);
    margin: 0;
}

.advisor-availability {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 650;
    color: #2e7d32;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.availability-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: #2e7d32;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: pulse-green 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-green {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.7);
    }
    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(46, 125, 50, 0);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 125, 50, 0);
    }
}

/* Quiz Section Banner Image */
.quiz-image-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.quiz-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal) ease;
}

.academic-quiz-box:hover .quiz-image {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Advisor offline state overrides */
.advisor-availability.offline {
    color: var(--clr-txt-muted) !important;
}

.advisor-availability.offline .availability-dot {
    background-color: var(--clr-txt-muted) !important;
    animation: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Smartphone & Accessibility Layout Optimizations */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lang-dropdown-trigger {
        padding: 11px 18px !important; /* Satisfies 44px vertical touch target height */
    }
    
    .header {
        top: 0 !important;
    }
    
    .nav {
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        border-left: none !important;
        border-right: none !important;
        border-top: none !important;
        padding: 10px 16px !important;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        top: 72px !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) !important;
        border-left: none !important;
        border-right: none !important;
    }
    
    /* Ensure outline buttons are completely robust on mobile, disabling sticky hover white-out glitch */
    .btn-outline {
        background-color: transparent !important;
        color: var(--clr-navy) !important;
        border: 1px solid var(--clr-navy) !important;
    }
    
    .btn-outline:hover, 
    .btn-outline:active, 
    .btn-outline:focus {
        background-color: transparent !important;
        color: var(--clr-navy) !important;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 16px !important; /* Expand screen space on small mobile phones */
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        top: 56px !important; /* Adjusted top for the scaled down mobile navbar */
    }
    
    .beacon-tooltip {
        width: 140px !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
        font-size: 0.75rem !important;
        padding: 6px 8px !important;
        left: 50% !important;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0) !important;
    }
    
    /* Premium stacked layout for the savings calculator sheet on small screens */
    .result-row {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        gap: 6px !important;
        padding: 12px 0 !important;
        border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(14, 30, 54, 0.08) !important;
    }
    
    .result-row.total-row {
        flex-direction: row !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        padding-top: 16px !important;
        border-bottom: none !important;
    }
    
    .result-label {
        font-size: 0.85rem !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }
    
    .result-value {
        font-size: 0.92rem !important;
        text-align: right !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important; /* Prevent awkward word wraps on the status text */
    }
    
    .calc-saving-badge {
        display: inline-block !important;
        margin-left: 6px !important;
        font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 1.75rem !important; /* Scale hero nicely on narrow displays like iPhone SE */
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.55rem !important;
    }
    .quiz-gauge-wrapper {
        transform: scale(0.9) !important; /* Scale down progress gauge slightly for portrait layout */
    }
}

/* Quiz success seal badge styling */
.quiz-badge-seal-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    animation: scale-up-bounce 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) forwards;
}

.quiz-badge-seal {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, rgba(170, 130, 10, 0.08) 100%);
    border: 1px dashed var(--clr-gold);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08);
}

.seal-svg {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.25));
    animation: rotate-slow 20s linear infinite;
}

.seal-badge-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: var(--clr-gold);
}

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

@keyframes scale-up-bounce {
    0% { transform: scale(0.6); opacity: 0; }
    70% { transform: scale(1.08); opacity: 0.9; }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}