/* ============================================================
   SKILLSOWN - EDUCATION ACADEMY
   Theme: Solid Royal Blue  #2B4EFF
   ============================================================ */

/* ===== RESET ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    font-family: 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    background: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img, video, iframe { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ===== TOKENS ===== */
:root {
  --blue: #2B4EFF;
  --blue-dark: #1a3adb;
  --blue-light: #e8ecff;
  --blue-xlight: #f0f3ff;
  --blue-mid: #3d5eff;
  --navy: #0d1b6e;
  --navy-dark: #08103f;
  --text: #1a1a2e;
  --text-muted: #5c6a8a;
  --border: #dde3ff;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --gray-bg: #f5f7ff;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(43,78,255,0.10);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 28px rgba(43,78,255,0.16);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 50px rgba(43,78,255,0.22);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
}

/* ===== CONTAINER ===== */
.container { max-width: 1180px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; overflow-x: hidden; }

/* ===== UTILITIES ===== */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-green { color: #388e3c !important; }
.text-yellow, i.text-yellow, .fas.fa-star.text-yellow { color: #ffc107 !important; }
.text-white { color: #ffffff !important; }
.mb-50 { margin-bottom: 50px; }
.mt-36 { margin-top: 36px; }

.section-label {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px; color: var(--blue);
  margin-bottom: 10px; display: inline-block;
}
.section-title {
  font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.22;
}
.section-title span { color: var(--blue); }
.section-sub {
  color: var(--text-muted); font-size: 16px;
  max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto 44px; text-align: center;
}

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-block; padding: 12px 30px; border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .22s; border: none; text-align: center;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--blue); color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(43,78,255,.30);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--blue-dark); transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(43,78,255,.38);
}
.btn-outline {
  border: 2px solid var(--blue); color: var(--blue); background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.btn-outline-white {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); color: #fff; background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-color: #fff; }
.btn-white { background: #fff; color: var(--blue); font-weight: 800; }
.btn-white:hover { background: var(--blue-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ===== TOP BAR ===== */
.topbar {
  background: var(--navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,.80);
  font-size: 13px; padding: 7px 0;
}
.topbar .container {
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px;
}
.topbar a { color: #a8bbff; transition: color .2s; }
.topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar span { margin-right: 18px; }
.topbar i { margin-right: 5px; color: #7a9aff; }

/* ===== NAVBAR ===== */
.navbar {
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(43,78,255,.10);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--blue-light);
}
.navbar .container {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between; padding: 0 20px; height: 72px;
}
.logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); }
.logo-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--blue);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 900; font-size: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(43,78,255,.35);
}
.logo-text span { color: var(--blue); }
.logo-sub { font-size: 10.5px; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 400; display: block; line-height: 1; margin-top: 1px; }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 26px; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a {
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text);
  transition: color .2s; padding: 5px 0;
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--blue); border-bottom-color: var(--blue);
}
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--blue) !important; color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 22px !important; border-radius: 25px !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(43,78,255,.30);
  font-size: 14px !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--blue-dark) !important; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; background: none; border: none;
}
.hamburger span { width: 26px; height: 3px; background: var(--blue); border-radius: 2px; transition: .3s; display: block; }
.mobile-menu {
  display: none; background: #fff;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--blue); padding: 15px 20px;
}
.mobile-menu a {
  display: block; padding: 12px 0; font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--text);
}
.mobile-menu a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.mobile-menu.open { display: block; }

/* ===== HERO ===== */
.hero {
  background: var(--navy); color: #fff;
  padding: 70px 0 65px; overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  background: rgba(43,78,255,.25); border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -80px; left: -80px;
  width: 360px; height: 360px;
  background: rgba(43,78,255,0.15); border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero .container {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 400px;
  gap: 50px; align-items: center; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(43,78,255,.30);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: #c8d4ff; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 22px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: 44px; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1.17; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero h1 span { color: #a8bbff; }
.hero p {
  font-size: 16.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  margin-bottom: 32px; line-height: 1.75; max-width: 540px;
}
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.hero-stats { display: flex; gap: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stat strong { display: block; font-size: 28px; font-weight: 900; color: #a8bbff; }
.hero-stat span { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); }

/* ===== HERO FORM CARD ===== */
.hero-form-card {
  background: var(--blue);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.40), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.10);
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
}
.hero-form-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: -50px; right: -50px;
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-form-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -40px; left: -40px;
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
}
.hfc-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  padding: 22px 24px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.hfc-icon-wrap {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px; color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hfc-header h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 2px; }
.hfc-header p { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin: 0; }
.hfc-badge {
  margin-left: auto; background: rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.30);
  color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 13px; border-radius: 20px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.hfc-badge i { margin-right: 4px; }
.hfc-courses {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px;
  padding: 13px 24px 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.hfc-pill {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: #fff; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all .2s; cursor: default; letter-spacing: .4px;
}
.hfc-pill:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.30); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.50);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.hfc-form {
  padding: 18px 24px 22px; position: relative;
  z-index: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 11px;
}
.hfc-field {
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.20);
  border-radius: 10px; overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.hfc-field:focus-within {
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.70);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}
.hfc-field-icon {
  width: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.50); font-size: 13px; flex-shrink: 0; transition: color .2s;
}
.hfc-field:focus-within .hfc-field-icon { color: rgba(255,255,255,.90); }
.hfc-field input, .hfc-field select {
  flex: 1; background: transparent; border: none; outline: none;
  color: #fff; font-size: 13.5px; padding: 11px 12px 11px 0; font-family: inherit;
}
.hfc-field input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.hfc-field select {
  cursor: pointer; -webkit-appearance: none; appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='rgba(255,255,255,.6)' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: right 12px center; padding-right: 30px;
}
.hfc-field select option { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.hfc-row2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
.hfc-submit {
  margin-top: 4px; width: 100%; padding: 13px 20px; border: none;
  border-radius: 10px; background: #fff; color: var(--blue);
  font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 800; cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 9px;
  transition: all .22s; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.20);
}
.hfc-submit:hover {
  background: var(--blue-light); transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.hfc-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.hfc-secure {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px; font-size: 11.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}
.hfc-secure i { color: rgba(160,255,180,.80); font-size: 11px; }

/* ===== LOGO STRIP ===== */
.logo-strip { background: var(--blue-xlight); padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); overflow: hidden; }
.logo-strip-track { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; animation: marquee 24s linear infinite; width: max-content; }
.logo-strip-track div { background: #fff !important; border: 1px solid var(--border) !important; color: var(--text) !important; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: .2s; border-radius: 8px; }
.logo-strip-track div:hover { background: var(--blue) !important; color: #fff !important; border-color: var(--blue) !important; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.logo-strip-track div:hover i { color: #fff !important; }
.logo-strip-track div i { color: var(--blue) !important; }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ===== ABOUT SECTION ===== */
.about-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.about-section .container { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
.about-img-wrap { position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.about-badge-float { position: absolute; bottom: 20px; left: 20px; background: var(--blue); color: #fff; padding: 12px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-weight: 700; font-size: 13.5px; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(43,78,255,.40); }
.about-content ul { margin: 18px 0; }
.about-content ul li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); }
.about-content ul li::before { content: '✓'; width: 22px; height: 22px; background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.stats-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 30px; }
.stat-box { background: var(--blue-xlight); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 18px 12px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid var(--blue); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.stat-box strong { font-size: 26px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--blue); display: block; }
.stat-box span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; }

/* ===== COURSES SECTION ===== */
.courses-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--gray-bg); }
.courses-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 44px; }
.course-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--blue); }
.course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.course-icon { width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue); margin: 0 auto 16px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 24px; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(43,78,255,.30); }
.course-card h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.course-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }
.course-card a { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); }
.course-card a:hover { color: var(--blue-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   ===== WHY CHOOSE US (PROPER FIXED DESIGN) =====
   ============================================================ */
.why-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--navy-dark) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.why-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 28px 24px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) !important;
  border-color: var(--blue) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3) !important;
}

.wc-icon {
  width: 52px !important;
  height: 52px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: var(--blue) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 22px !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(43,78,255,0.4) !important;
}

.why-card h3, 
.why-card h4 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 19px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.why-card p {
  color: #cbd5e1 !important;
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* ===== PROCESS STEPS ===== */
.process-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 24px; position: relative; }
.steps::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 30px; left: 12%; right: 12%; height: 2px; background: var(--blue-light); z-index: 0; }
.step { text-align: center; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step-num { width: 62px; height: 62px; background: var(--blue); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin: 0 auto 18px; border: 4px solid #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(43,78,255,.30); }
.step h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ===== UNIVERSITIES ===== */
.uni-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--gray-bg); }
.uni-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 22px; }
.uni-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 30px 20px; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: .3s; border-top: 3px solid var(--blue); }
.uni-card:hover { transform: translateY(-7px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.uni-logo { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue); margin: 0 auto 15px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 900; font-size: 18px; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(43,78,255,.30); }
.uni-card h4 { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.uni-card p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.uni-badge { background: var(--blue-light); color: var(--blue); padding: 3px 12px; border-radius: 12px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; border: 1px solid var(--border); }

/* ===== REVIEWS ===== */
.reviews-section { padding: 90px 0; background: var(--gray-bg); }
.reviews-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 24px; }
.review-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 28px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: .25s; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--blue); }
.review-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.review-stars { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.review-stars i { color: #f5a623; font-size: 16px; }
.review-text { font-size: 14px; color: #444; margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.75; font-style: italic; }
.review-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.review-avatar { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 800; font-size: 17px; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(43,78,255,.30); }
.review-author h5 { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.review-author span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ===== CTA BANNER ===== */
.cta-banner { background: var(--blue); padding: 70px 0; color: #fff; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.cta-banner::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -60px; left: -60px; width: 300px; height: 300px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.07); border-radius: 50%; }
.cta-banner::after  { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -80px; right: -80px; width: 400px; height: 400px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.05); border-radius: 50%; }
.cta-banner h2 { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 14px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner p { font-size: 17px; opacity: .88; margin-bottom: 30px; position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 640px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-banner .btn-white { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 800; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner .btn-white:hover { background: var(--blue-light); }
.cta-banner .cta-flex { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-item { border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); margin-bottom: 14px; overflow: hidden; transition: box-shadow .2s; }
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-q { width: 100%; background: #fff; padding: 18px 22px; text-align: left; font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); cursor: pointer; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; border: none; transition: background .2s; }
.faq-q:hover { background: var(--blue-xlight); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q { background: var(--blue-xlight); color: var(--blue); }
.faq-q .icon { width: 28px; height: 28px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue-light); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; font-style: normal; transition: transform .3s, background .2s, color .2s; color: var(--blue); flex-shrink: 0; }
.faq-item.open .faq-q .icon { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--blue); color: #fff; }
.faq-a { display: none; padding: 16px 22px 20px; font-size: 14.5px; color: #444; line-height: 1.75; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--blue-xlight); }
.faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
.footer { background: var(--navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,.80); padding: 70px 0 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.footer::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -100px; right: -100px; width: 400px; height: 400px; background: rgba(43,78,255,.12); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 44px; margin-bottom: 44px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.50); line-height: 1.85; margin: 16px 0; }
.footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; }
.footer-logo .logo-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 18px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 20px; }
.footer-social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 15px; transition: all .22s; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--blue); border-color: var(--blue); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(43,78,255,.40); }
.footer-col h4 { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-col h4::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 32px; height: 2px; background: var(--blue); border-radius: 2px; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); transition: all .2s; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: #a8bbff; padding-left: 5px; }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; gap: 11px; margin-bottom: 16px; font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact-item i { color: #7a9aff; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 14px; }
.footer-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.52); transition: color .2s; }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: #a8bbff; }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding: 20px 0; font-size: 13px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.35); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.footer-bottom .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.footer-bottom a { color: #7a9aff; transition: color .2s; }
.footer-bottom a:hover { color: #a8bbff; }

/* ===== PAGE HERO ===== */
.page-hero { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; padding: 65px 0 55px; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); width: 500px; height: 300px; background: rgba(43,78,255,.22); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; }
.page-hero h1 { font-size: 38px; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 16px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 span { color: #a8bbff; }
.page-hero p { font-size: 17px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); max-width: 660px; margin: 0 auto 22px; line-height: 1.75; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.48); flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.breadcrumb a { color: #a8bbff; transition: color .2s; }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: #fff; }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.28); }

/* ===== COURSES TABLE ===== */
.courses-table-section { padding: 70px 0; background: var(--gray-bg); }
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; background: #fff; }
table thead { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
table thead th { padding: 16px 20px; text-align: left; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; }
table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--blue-xlight); }
table tbody tr { transition: background .18s; }
table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--blue-light); }
table tbody td { padding: 13px 20px; font-size: 13.5px; color: #444; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
table tbody td:first-child { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }

/* ===== BLOG ===== */
.blog-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.blog-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: .3s; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--blue); }
.blog-thumb { height: 195px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.blog-thumb i { font-size: 54px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.blog-body { padding: 22px 22px 20px; }
.blog-cat { font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.8px; color: var(--blue); margin-bottom: 9px; }
.blog-body h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.38; }
.blog-body p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.65; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.blog-meta a { font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); }
.blog-meta a:hover { color: var(--blue-dark); }

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
.contact-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; }
.contact-info h2 { font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.contact-info p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 30px; line-height: 1.75; }
.contact-detail { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 15px; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.cd-icon { width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--blue); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 18px; color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0; box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(43,78,255,.30); }
.cd-text h4 { font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 3px; }
.cd-text p, .cd-text a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); }
.cd-text a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.contact-form-card { background: var(--navy); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 38px 34px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.contact-form-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px; width: 220px; height: 220px; background: rgba(43,78,255,.25); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; }
.contact-form-card::after { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -50px; left: -50px; width: 180px; height: 180px; background: rgba(43,78,255,.15); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none; }
.contact-form-card h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 6px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-form-card > p { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.58); margin-bottom: 24px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-form-card .form-group { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.contact-form-card .form-group label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.contact-form-card .form-group input,
.contact-form-card .form-group select,
.contact-form-card textarea { width: 100%; padding: 10px 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.10); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 14px; color: #fff; outline: none; transition: border-color .2s; font-family: inherit; }
.contact-form-card .form-group input::placeholder,
.contact-form-card textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); }
.contact-form-card .form-group input:focus,
.contact-form-card .form-group select:focus,
.contact-form-card textarea:focus { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(43,78,255,.25); }
.contact-form-card .form-group select option { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.contact-form-card .form-submit { width: 100%; background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border: none; padding: 13px; border-radius: 30px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; transition: all .22s; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(43,78,255,.40); position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: 6px; }
.contact-form-card .form-submit:hover { background: var(--blue-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.contact-form-card .form-note { text-align: center; font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.38); margin-top: 8px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-form-card .form-note i { color: rgba(160,255,180,.75); margin-right: 4px; }

/* ===== GENERIC FORM ===== */
.form-group { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 5px; }
.form-group input, .form-group select { width: 100%; padding: 10px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 14px; outline: none; transition: border-color .2s; background: #fff; }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(43,78,255,.10); }
.form-submit { width: 100%; background: var(--blue); color: #fff; border: none; padding: 13px; border-radius: 30px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700; cursor: pointer; transition: all .22s; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(43,78,255,.30); }
.form-submit:hover { background: var(--blue-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.form-note { text-align: center; font-size: 12px; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 8px; }
.form-note i { color: var(--blue); margin-right: 4px; }
.course-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.course-tag { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 15px; font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 700; }

/* ===== MISSION / VISION CARDS ===== */
.mvc-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 38px 28px; text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transition: .3s; border-bottom: 4px solid var(--blue); }
.mvc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.mvc-icon { width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--blue); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin: 0 auto 22px; font-size: 28px; color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(43,78,255,.30); }
.mvc-card h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.mvc-card p { color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.82; font-size: 15px; }

/* ===== FEATURE CARDS ===== */
.feat-card { border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 28px 24px; transition: .25s; border-left: 4px solid var(--blue); background: var(--blue-xlight); }
.feat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: #fff; }
.feat-card i { display: block; margin-bottom: 14px; color: var(--blue); font-size: 30px; }
.feat-card h4 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.feat-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* ===== INLINE CHECKLIST ===== */
.check-list { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.check-list li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 11px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); }
.check-list li i { color: var(--blue); font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===== APPROVAL BADGES ===== */
.approval-badge { padding: 7px 16px; border-radius: 20px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.badge-green  { background: #e8f5e9; color: #2e7d32; }
.badge-blue   { background: var(--blue-light); color: var(--blue); }
.badge-orange { background: #fff3e0; color: #e65100; }
.badge-pink   { background: #fce4ec; color: #c2185b; }

/* ===== MINI INFO BOXES ===== */
.mini-info-box { background: var(--blue-xlight); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 18px; text-align: center; border-top: 3px solid var(--blue); }
.mini-info-box i { display: block; margin-bottom: 8px; font-size: 26px; color: var(--blue); }
.mini-info-box h5 { font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mini-info-box span { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--blue); }

/* ===== MAP PLACEHOLDER ===== */
.map-placeholder { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); height: 380px; background: var(--blue-xlight); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; border: 2px solid var(--border); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.map-placeholder i { font-size: 56px; color: var(--blue); opacity: .7; }
.map-placeholder h3 { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); }
.map-placeholder p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--text-muted); text-align: center; max-width: 360px; }

/* ===== NEWSLETTER ===== */
.newsletter-form { display: flex; gap: 12px; max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
.newsletter-form input { flex: 1; padding: 13px 20px; border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 30px; font-size: 14.5px; outline: none; transition: border-color .2s; background: #fff; color: var(--text); }
.newsletter-form input:focus { border-color: var(--blue); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(43,78,255,.10); }
.newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ===== FILTER BUTTONS ===== */
.filter-btn { transition: all .2s !important; }
.filter-btn:hover { background: var(--blue) !important; color: #fff !important; border-color: var(--blue) !important; }
.active-filter { background: var(--blue) !important; color: #fff !important; border-color: var(--blue) !important; }

/* ===== PROGRAMS GRID ===== */
.programs-section { padding: 90px 0; }
.programs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.program-card { background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 26px 20px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); text-align: center; transition: .25s; border-top: 3px solid var(--blue); }
.program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.program-card h4 { font-size: 15.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 7px; }
.program-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ===== SECTION BG HELPERS ===== */
.bg-gray  { background: var(--gray-bg); }
.bg-white { background: #fff; }
.bg-navy  { background: var(--navy); }

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE & RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px; gap: 36px; }
  .courses-grid, .programs-grid, .uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr) !important; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .hero-form-card { width: 100%; max-width: 100%; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 30px; }
  .about-section .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .about-img-wrap { order: -1; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; gap: 18px !important; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }
  .steps::before { display: none !important; }
  .reviews-grid, .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .section-title { font-size: 24px !important; }
  .section-sub { font-size: 14px !important; }
  .courses-grid, .programs-grid, .uni-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; gap: 14px !important; }
  .stats-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr) !important; }
  .hero h1, .page-hero h1, .cta-banner h2 { font-size: 26px !important; }
  .btn { min-height: 44px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
  
  section[style*="padding:80px"], section[style*="padding:90px"] { padding: 44px 0 !important; }
  .about-section, .courses-section, .why-section, .process-section, 
  .reviews-section, .faq-section, .uni-section, .contact-section, 
  .blog-section, .cta-banner { padding: 48px 0 !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .why-grid, .reviews-grid, .blog-grid, .steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 28px !important; }
  .footer { padding: 44px 0 0 !important; }
  .footer-bottom .container { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 6px; }
  .cta-banner h2 { font-size: 22px !important; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 10px !important; }
  .map-placeholder { height: 280px !important; padding: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .courses-grid, .programs-grid, .uni-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 18px; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 24px; }
}
/* ============================================================
   EMERGENCY FIX FOR WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.why-section, 
section.why-section {
  background-color: #0d1b6e !important; /* Deep Navy Background */
  padding: 80px 0 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.why-section .section-label {
  color: #a8bbff !important;
}

.why-section .section-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.why-section .section-sub {
  color: #e2e8f0 !important;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 24px !important;
  margin-top: 40px !important;
}

.why-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-radius: 16px !important;
  padding: 30px 24px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.why-card .wc-icon,
.why-card i {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 24px !important;
  background: #2B4EFF !important;
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  margin-bottom: 16px !important;
}

.why-card h3, 
.why-card h4, 
.why-card .h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 20px !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.why-card p {
  color: #f1f5f9 !important; /* Clear Visible White Text */
  font-size: 14.5px !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

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