/* ==========================================================================
   MEERAL VIRTUAL SCHOOL - GLOBAL DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   A Project of Meeral Integrated Services SMC Private Limited, Legal Entity
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core Brand Colors - Approved Meeral Palette */
  --primary: #0B3A6B;
  --primary-rgb: 11, 58, 107;
  --primary-dark: #072545;
  --primary-light: #164f8c;
  --primary-vibrant: #1a5ea6;
  --primary-glow: rgba(11, 58, 107, 0.25);

  --secondary: #00A6C6;
  --secondary-rgb: 0, 166, 198;
  --secondary-hover: #008fae;
  --secondary-dark: #007792;
  --secondary-glow: rgba(0, 166, 198, 0.35);

  /* Prestige Accents */
  --accent-gold: #D4AF37;
  --accent-gold-light: #e2c45d;
  --accent-gold-dark: #b59226;
  --accent-gold-glow: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);

  --accent-emerald: #10b981;
  --accent-emerald-dark: #059669;
  --accent-emerald-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);

  --accent-cyan: #00A6C6;
  --accent-purple: #8b5cf6;

  /* Typography & Surfaces */
  --text-main: #0f172a;
  --text-muted: #64748b;
  --text-light: #94a3b8;
  --text-on-dark: #f8fafc;

  --bg-page: #F7FAFD;
  --bg-surface: #ffffff;
  --bg-subtle: #f0f4f9;
  --bg-card: #ffffff;

  --border-light: #e2e8f0;
  --border-hover: #cbd5e1;
  --border-subtle: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);

  /* Elevation Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 28px -6px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.09), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.15), 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.06);
  --shadow-xl: 0 32px 64px -16px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.22);
  --shadow-glow-crimson: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.38);
  --shadow-glow-gold: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.32);
  --shadow-glow-blue: 0 12px 30px -5px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.25);

  /* Radii */
  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-xl: 30px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: all 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base Styles & Reset
   ========================================================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

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

body {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-main);
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: clip;
  width: 100%;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--secondary-hover);
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UI Components & Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  user-select: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25), transparent);
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: 0.6s ease;
}

.btn:hover::before {
  left: 140%;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d48 0%, #be123c 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-crimson);
  border: none;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f43f5e 0%, #be123c 100%);
}

.btn-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #021a4f 0%, #0d347f 100%);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow-blue);
  border: none;
}

.btn-navy:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #010d2b 0%, #021a4f 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -4px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 16px 36px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top English / Arabic Language Toggle Bar (Above Header)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-lang-bar {
  background: #072545;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 6px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.top-lang-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
}

html[dir="rtl"] .top-lang-bar-inner {
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.lang-toggle-switch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 3px;
  gap: 4px;
}

.lang-toggle-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 13px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Amiri', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.lang-toggle-btn:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.lang-toggle-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A6C6 0%, #008fae 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 166, 198, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Top Announcement Bar (GCC Regional Trust Strip)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar {
  background: #020919;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.top-legal-notice {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
}

.top-legal-notice strong {
  color: #f1f5f9;
}

.top-legal-notice .badge-tag {
  background: rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.15);
  color: #fb7185;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
}

.gcc-flag-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gcc-flag-list span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.gcc-flag-list span:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.top-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.top-portal-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.top-portal-btn:hover {
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-color: var(--secondary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
}

.lang-badge {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Sticky Header Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  position: -webkit-sticky;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1050;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.site-header.is-fixed {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  right: 0 !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  z-index: 1050 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px -4px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.14);
}

.nav-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 84px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-crest {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.25));
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-crest {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
}

.brand-text-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.brand-title-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.brand-name-meeral {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.brand-name-virtual {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  color: var(--secondary);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.brand-sub-row {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.64rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.header-logo-img {
  width: 234px;
  height: 52px;
  max-width: 240px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.logo-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, #be123c 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
}

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

.main-nav a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-main);
  padding: 10px 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.main-nav a:hover,
.main-nav a.active {
  color: var(--primary);
}

.main-nav a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent-gold));
  transition: width 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.main-nav a:hover::after,
.main-nav a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

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

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 12px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Mobile Drawer Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(2, 9, 25, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 1998;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: -330px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 310px;
  background: #ffffff;
  z-index: 1999;
  box-shadow: 12px 0 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(330px);
}

.drawer-header {
  padding: 22px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.drawer-close-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #64748b;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-close-btn:hover {
  background: #fee2e2;
  color: var(--secondary);
  border-color: #fca5a5;
}

.drawer-nav {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 16px;
  flex: 1;
}

.drawer-nav li {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.drawer-nav a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-nav a i {
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

.drawer-nav a:hover,
.drawer-nav a.active {
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.drawer-nav a.active i {
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.drawer-footer {
  padding: 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: #f8fafc;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Hero Section
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.45) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 75%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.25) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #010a1f 0%, #02143d 50%, #052668 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 85px 0 110px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -150px;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 40px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.25), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content .opening-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.35);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-content h1 .text-highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef08a 0%, #fbbf24 40%, #f59e0b 70%, #f97316 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
  text-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.hero-content p strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.gcc-trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gcc-trust-strip .gcc-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.gcc-flags-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gcc-flag-bubble {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: #f1f5f9;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.gcc-flag-bubble:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hero Media Wrap */
.hero-media-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-img-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 35px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.hero-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-img-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Floating Glass Badges */
.floating-pill {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--text-main);
  animation: floatPill1 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  z-index: 3;
}

.floating-pill.top-right {
  top: -16px;
  right: -16px;
}

.floating-pill.bottom-left {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  animation-name: floatPill2;
  animation-duration: 5s;
}

.pill-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pill-icon.green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.pill-icon.red {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d48 0%, #be123c 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
}

.pill-text h4 {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.pill-text p {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

@keyframes floatPill1 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(0.8deg); }
}

@keyframes floatPill2 {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(12px) rotate(-0.8deg); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Grand Opening & Early Scholarship Drive Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.event-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #030d24 0%, #082054 50%, #030f2b 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 54px 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl), 0 0 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.28);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.event-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.event-banner-content h2 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.event-banner-content p {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 1rem;
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.countdown-clock {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}

.countdown-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.3);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 74px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.countdown-box:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.countdown-box .number {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent-gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.countdown-box .label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-top: 6px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Headers
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 85px 0;
}

.section-title-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.06);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.1);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.45rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Features Grid (The Meeral Advantage)
   ========================================================================== */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 34px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.18);
}

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

.feature-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.08) 0%, rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.03) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.08);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(2deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.25);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.feature-card:nth-child(2) .feature-icon-box {
  color: var(--accent-emerald-dark);
}
.feature-card:nth-child(2):hover .feature-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.feature-card:nth-child(3) .feature-icon-box {
  color: var(--secondary);
}
.feature-card:nth-child(3):hover .feature-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e11d48 0%, #be123c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3);
}

.feature-card:nth-child(4) .feature-icon-box {
  color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}
.feature-card:nth-child(4):hover .feature-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

.feature-card:nth-child(5) .feature-icon-box {
  color: var(--accent-purple);
}
.feature-card:nth-child(5):hover .feature-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3);
}

.feature-card:nth-child(6) .feature-icon-box {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}
.feature-card:nth-child(6):hover .feature-icon-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #06b6d4 0%, #0891b2 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(6, 182, 212, 0.3);
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.feature-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Courses / Programs Grid
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.course-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.18);
}

.course-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #021a4f;
}

.course-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.course-card:hover .course-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.course-category-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.course-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.course-meta span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

.course-meta i {
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

.course-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.course-body p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex: 1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.course-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.course-price {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--secondary);
}

.course-price span {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Category Filter Tabs */
.course-filter-btn {
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  background: #ffffff;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.course-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Global Freelance Faculty Showcase (Section 1 & Section 3)
   ========================================================================== */
.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.teacher-card,
.educator-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px -2px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.teacher-card::before,
.educator-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--secondary) 100%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.teacher-card:hover,
.educator-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.12);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.teacher-card:hover::before,
.educator-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Educator Header Strip */
.educator-header-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 18px 0;
}

.educator-country-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.73rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  max-width: 63%;
}

.educator-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #047857;
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.status-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #10b981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  animation: pulseGreen 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGreen {
  0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6); }
  70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
  100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

/* Avatar Frame */
.educator-avatar-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  margin: 14px auto 14px;
}

.teacher-avatar-box,
.educator-avatar-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -4px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.28);
  border: 3px solid #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}


.teacher-avatar-box img,
.educator-avatar-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.teacher-card:hover .teacher-avatar-box,
.educator-card:hover .educator-avatar-box {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(2deg);
}

.verified-shield {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #059669;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid #ffffff;
}

/* Card Body */
.educator-body {
  padding: 0 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

.teacher-card h3,
.educator-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.teacher-role,
.educator-specialty {
  color: var(--secondary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.educator-accreditation {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.05);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.08);
}

/* 3-Column Micro-KPI Strip */
.educator-kpi-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 6px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 9px 6px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.educator-kpi-item .val {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 3px;
}

.educator-kpi-item .val i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.educator-kpi-item .lbl {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748b;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Language Capsules */
.educator-languages-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.lang-pill-item {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.mother-tongue-ready-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #166534;
  background: #dcfce7;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}

.educator-bio-text {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex: 1;
  text-align: left;
  background: #fafafa;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--primary-light);
}

.btn-book-educator {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Faculty Section Metrics Grid (Section 3 KPI strip) */
.faculty-metric-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.faculty-metric-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.faculty-metric-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.15);
}

.metric-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.metric-card-icon.emerald {
  background: #ecfdf5;
  color: #059669;
  border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
}
.metric-card-icon.blue {
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
}
.metric-card-icon.crimson {
  background: #fff1f2;
  color: #e11d48;
  border: 1px solid #fecdd3;
}
.metric-card-icon.amber {
  background: #fffbeb;
  color: #d97706;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
}

.metric-card-data h3 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.metric-card-data .label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin: 2px 0 1px;
}

.metric-card-data .sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Admission Application & Free Trial Section (Section 2)
   ========================================================================== */
.admission-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f1f5f9 50%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.admission-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px -15px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.1);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.35fr;
}

.admission-info {
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.3) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 85%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #010a1f 0%, #021a4f 55%, #05193d 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 50px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.trial-highlight-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fbbf24;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.trial-title {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.trial-desc {
  color: #cbd5e1;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* Glassmorphic Benefit Tiles */
.trial-benefit-tiles {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 10px 0 24px;
}

.trial-benefit-tile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.trial-benefit-tile:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.benefit-tile-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.benefit-tile-icon.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
}

.benefit-tile-icon.emerald {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
}

.benefit-tile-icon.blue {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6 0%, #1d4ed8 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.35);
}

.benefit-tile-icon.purple {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b5cf6 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.35);
}

.benefit-tile-text h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 0 2px;
}

.benefit-tile-text p {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.trial-social-proof {
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.trial-stars {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  color: #fbbf24;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.trial-social-proof span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #e2e8f0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.trial-security-footer {
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Right Side: The Admission Form */
.admission-form-wrap {
  padding: 48px 44px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.form-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #eff6ff;
  color: #2563eb;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-heading {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.form-subheading {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Input with Icon Group */
.input-icon-group {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.input-icon-prefix {
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light);
  background: #f8fafc;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  font-family: inherit;
  color: var(--text-main);
}

.form-control.with-icon {
  padding-left: 42px;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.08);
}

.form-control:focus + .input-icon-prefix,
.input-icon-group:focus-within .input-icon-prefix {
  color: var(--primary);
}

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

.btn-submit-trial {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary) 0%, #be123c 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.btn-submit-trial:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.45);
  filter: brightness(1.08);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.form-guarantee-note {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.form-guarantee-note i {
  color: #16a34a;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Parent Reviews & Testimonials
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(2, 26, 79, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Main Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: #020919;
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding: 70px 0 28px;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--secondary);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.9fr 0.9fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 34px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), var(--accent-gold));
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.legal-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #cbd5e1;
  margin-top: 20px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 26px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Admission Modal
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(2, 9, 25, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal-container {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  max-width: 620px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 92vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.modal-header {
  padding: 22px 28px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #f8fafc;
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.modal-body {
  padding: 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Breakpoints
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  .desk-only-btn {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .hero-content p {
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
  }
  .hero-content div[style*="display: flex"] {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .gcc-trust-strip {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .faculty-metric-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .admission-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 55px 0 75px;
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.45rem;
  }
  .event-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 36px 24px;
  }
  .countdown-clock {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .faculty-metric-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .admission-info,
  .admission-form-wrap {
    padding: 32px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
  .top-bar {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .top-bar-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .gcc-flag-list {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  }
  .hero-content p {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
  .btn-lg {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
  .floating-pill {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: none;
  }
  .hero-media-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .countdown-box {
    min-width: 62px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }
  .countdown-box .number {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }
  .countdown-box .label {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
  .admission-info,
  .admission-form-wrap {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   BILINGUAL & RTL LOCALIZATION SUPPORT (ARABIC / URDU)
   ========================================================================== */
html[dir="rtl"] body {
  direction: rtl;
  text-align: right;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Amiri', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .top-bar-inner,
html[dir="rtl"] .nav-wrap,
html[dir="rtl"] .header-right,
html[dir="rtl"] .main-nav {
  flex-direction: row;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .footer-links li a i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  margin-left: 6px;
  margin-right: 0;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .btn i {
  margin-left: 6px;
  margin-right: 0;
}
html[dir="rtl"] .legal-box {
  border-left: none !important;
  border-right: 4px solid var(--accent-gold) !important;
}
html[dir="rtl"] input[type="tel"],
html[dir="rtl"] input[type="email"],
html[dir="rtl"] code {
  direction: ltr;
  text-align: left;
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP WIDGET & MOBILE HEADER SCROLL BEHAVIOR
   ========================================================================== */
html, body {
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100vw;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

input[type="text"],
input[type="email"],
input[type="tel"],
input[type="password"],
input[type="number"],
select,
textarea {
  font-size: 16px !important;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Button (Desktop & Mobile) */
.floating-whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 26px !important;
  right: 26px !important;
  width: 60px !important;
  height: 60px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 2rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.48), 0 0 0 3px #ffffff !important;
  z-index: 9995 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease !important;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.07) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.65), 0 0 0 4px #ffffff !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.floating-whatsapp-btn i {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  line-height: 1;
}

.floating-whatsapp-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #25D366;
  animation: whatsappPulseRing 2.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes whatsappPulseRing {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1.32);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.32);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

html[dir="rtl"] .floating-whatsapp-btn {
  right: auto !important;
  left: 26px !important;
}

.mobile-bottom-nav {
  display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  /* Ensure ONLY the header containing Logo & Hamburger moves on mobile */
  .top-bar {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 100 !important;
  }
  .site-header {
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1050;
    padding: 0;
  }
  .site-header .nav-wrap {
    height: 68px;
  }
  .site-header .main-nav,
  .site-header .desk-only-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .site-header .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    bottom: 22px !important;
    right: 18px !important;
    width: 56px !important;
    height: 56px !important;
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
  }
  html[dir="rtl"] .floating-whatsapp-btn {
    right: auto !important;
    left: 18px !important;
  }
  .site-header .nav-wrap {
    height: 64px;
  }
  .brand-logo img {
    height: 44px !important;
    max-width: 210px !important;
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 1.95rem !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  .hero-grid {
    gap: 30px !important;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 50px 0 !important;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem !important;
  }
  .card, .feature-card, .course-card, .educator-card {
    border-radius: 14px !important;
  }
}


/* Student Experience Real Image Showcase */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .student-experience-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    padding: 24px !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
  }
}