/* =====================================================
   ROCKWELL UNIVERSITY — style.css v3
   Cream/beige footer · Owl Carousel · Mega Nav · Counters
   ===================================================== */

/* ── Variables ── */
:root {
  --gold:         #e7a81b;
  --gold-hover:   #ab6c07;
  --gold-light:   #F5DFA0;
  --gold-light2:   #fff8e0;
  --green:        #2E7A5B;
  --dark:         #04204b;
  --text:         #3D3D3D;
  --muted:        #6B7280;
  --cream:        #F7F4EE;      /* footer + stats bg */
  --cream-dark:   #EDE9E0;      /* footer separator */
  --white:        #FFFFFF;
  --border:       #E2DDD4;
  --font-head:    'Inter', serif;
  --font-body:    'Inter', sans-serif;
  --tr:           0.26s ease;
  --r:            12px;
  --sh:           0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --sh-lg:        0 12px 48px rgba(0,0,0,.13);
}

/* ── Reset ── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
ion-icon { vertical-align: middle; }
.wow { visibility: hidden; }
.text-gold  { color: var(--gold); }
.text-green { color: var(--green); }

/* =====================================================================
   NAVBAR  — sticky, with mega & multi-level dropdowns
   ===================================================================== */
#mainNav {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  /* padding: 10px 0; */
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1050;
  transition: var(--tr);
  padding: 0px !important;
}
#mainNav.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.09); }

/* Brand */
.brand-img {
 height: 92px;
  /* border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0; */
}
.brand-text-wrap { line-height: 1.1; }
.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.brand-tagline {
  display: block;
  font-size: 7px; letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

/* Nav links */
.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text) !important;
  padding: 10px 13px !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  transition: color var(--tr);
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active { color: var(--gold) !important;  }
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 2px; left: 13px; right: 13px;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold); border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-arrow { font-size: 13px; transition: transform var(--tr); flex-shrink: 0; }
.has-dropdown:hover .nav-arrow,
.mega-parent:hover .nav-arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* ── Nav buttons ── */
.btn-nav-search {
  background: none; border: none;
  font-size: 19px; color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer; padding: 6px 8px;
  border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.btn-nav-search:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.btn-nav-login {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 7px 17px;
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.btn-nav-login:hover { border-color: var(--dark); }
.btn-nav-apply {
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 8px 20px;
  border: none; transition: var(--tr);
}
.btn-nav-apply:hover { background: var(--gold-hover); }

.navbar-toggler {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  padding: 6px 10px; border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 22px; color: var(--dark);
}

/* ─────────────────────────────
   DROPDOWN  (standard 3-level)
───────────────────────────────*/
.has-dropdown { position: relative; }

.drop-menu {
  list-style: none;
  position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 0px); left: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 8px;
  min-width: 220px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--tr), transform var(--tr), visibility var(--tr);
  z-index: 900;
}
.drop-menu.show {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0);
}
.drop-menu > li > a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 9px 13px; font-size: 13.5px;
  border-radius: 8px; color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--tr);
  gap: 8px;
}
.drop-menu > li > a:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--gold); }

/* Level 3 (sub-menu inside drop-menu) */
.drop-menu .has-sub { position: relative; }
.drop-menu .sub-menu {
  list-style: none;
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 8px;
  min-width: 200px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--tr), transform var(--tr), visibility var(--tr);
  z-index: 901;
}
.drop-menu .sub-menu.show {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(0);
}
.drop-menu .sub-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 13px; font-size: 13px;
  border-radius: 8px; color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.drop-menu .sub-menu li a:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--gold); }

/* ─────────────────────────────
   MEGA MENU  (4-level)
───────────────────────────────*/
.mega-parent { position: static !important; }

.mega-menu {
  position: absolute; top: auto; left: 0; right: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity var(--tr), transform var(--tr), visibility var(--tr);
  z-index: 900;
}
.mega-menu.show {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0);
}
.mega-inner {
  max-width: 1320px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 280px;
  gap: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.mega-col {
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mega-col:last-child { border-right: none; }

.mega-col-head {
  font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.mega-col-head ion-icon { font-size: 16px; }

.mega-col > ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.mega-col > ul > li { position: relative; }
.mega-col > ul > li > a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 10px; font-size: 13.5px;
  border-radius: 8px; color: var(--text);
  gap: 8px; transition: var(--tr);
}
.mega-col > ul > li > a:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--gold); }

/* Level 3 inside mega */
.mega-col .has-sub { position: relative; }
.mega-col .sub-menu {
  list-style: none;
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 8px; min-width: 200px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--tr), transform var(--tr), visibility var(--tr);
  z-index: 910;
}
.mega-col .sub-menu.show {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(0);
}
.mega-col .sub-menu li { position: relative; }
.mega-col .sub-menu li a {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 13px;
  border-radius: 8px; color: var(--text);
  gap: 8px; transition: var(--tr);
}
.mega-col .sub-menu li a:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--gold); }

/* Level 4 inside mega */
.mega-col .sub-menu-4 {
  list-style: none;
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 8px; min-width: 190px;
  box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(8px);
  transition: opacity var(--tr), transform var(--tr), visibility var(--tr);
  z-index: 920;
}
.mega-col .sub-menu-4.show {
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(0);
}
.mega-col .sub-menu-4 li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 12px; font-size: 13px;
  border-radius: 8px; color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.mega-col .sub-menu-4 li a:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--gold); }

/* Featured column */
.mega-featured { background: var(--cream); }
.mega-feature-card img {
  width: 100%; height: 130px;
  object-fit: cover; border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.mega-feature-body strong {
  display: block; font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.mega-feature-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.mega-feature-link { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); }
.mega-feature-link:hover { color: var(--gold-hover); }

/* =====================================================================
   HERO
   ===================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    background: #F7F4EE;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

/* Full-width grid — not inside container */
.hero-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns:
        /* left col: center offset + content width */
        calc((100vw - 1420px) / 2 + 650px)
        /* right col: remaining space to edge */
        1fr;
    min-height: 520px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* LEFT CONTENT */
.hero-content {
    padding: 70px 20px 60px calc((100vw - 1720px) / 2 + 24px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #F7F4EE;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: clamp(32px, 3.8vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

/* RIGHT IMAGE — flush to right viewport edge */
.hero-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 480px;
}

.hero-photo {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: left bottom;
    display: block;
}

/* decorative */
.hero-circle-tl {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px; left: 20px;
    width: 120px; height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(46,122,91,.12);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-circle-tl2 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px; left: -40px;
    width: 150px; height: 150px;
    border-radius: 10%;
    border-top-right-radius: 150%;
    background: rgba(46,122,91,.12);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-circle-br {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px; right: -30px;
    width: 180px; height: 180px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(201,149,42,.08);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-dots {
    position: absolute;
    top: 60px; left: -10px;
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,149,42,.3) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
    background-size: 12px 12px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn-gold-filled {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: var(--gold); color: var(--white) !important;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
    padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 8px; border: none;
    transition: var(--tr);
}
.btn-gold-filled:hover {
    background: var(--gold-hover);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201,149,42,.35);
}
.btn-outline-dark-custom {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
    padding: 13px 26px; border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--dark);
    color: var(--dark) !important; background: transparent;
    transition: var(--tr);
}
.btn-outline-dark-custom:hover { background: var(--dark); color: var(--white) !important; }

/* Modes */
.hero-modes {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 36px; padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mode-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500; }
.mode-item ion-icon { font-size: 30px; color: var(--gold); }
.mode-sep { color: var(--border); font-size: 18px; }
@media (max-width: 1600px) {
  .hero-content {
    padding: 50px 20px 30px calc((100vw - 1520px) / 2 + 24px);
  }
}
/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
 
    .hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding-inline: 15px;
    }
    .hero-content {
        padding: 50px 20px 40px;
    }
    .hero-img-wrap {
        min-height: 320px;
    }
}
/* =====================================================================
   WHY SECTION
   ===================================================================== */
.why-section { background: var(--white); padding: 70px 0; }
.sec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 900; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.sec-sub { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); }
.sec-underline {
  width: 50px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold); border-radius: 3px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 14px; margin-top: 48px;
}
.why-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r); padding: 26px 16px;
  text-align: center; transition: var(--tr); background: var(--white);
}
.why-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: transparent; }
.why-icon-wrap {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,149,42,.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px; font-size: 38px; color: var(--gold);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,149,42,.2); transition: var(--tr);
}
.globe-icon  { background: rgba(46,122,91,.1);  border-color: rgba(46,122,91,.2);  color: var(--green); }
.purple-icon { background: rgba(90,60,160,.1);  border-color: rgba(90,60,160,.2);  color: #6B42C8; }
.rose-icon   { background: rgba(220,60,80,.1);  border-color: rgba(220,60,80,.2);  color: #d94060; }
.blue-icon   { background: rgba(30,100,200,.1); border-color: rgba(30,100,200,.2); color: #1e64c8; }
.why-card:hover .why-icon-wrap { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--gold); }
.why-card h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.why-card p { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0; }

/* =====================================================================
   PROGRAMS
   ===================================================================== */
.programs-section { background: #fffbf8; padding: 70px 0 70px; }
.programs-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 266px));    justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px; margin-top: 0px;
}
.prog-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r); overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white); transition: var(--tr);
}
.prog-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: transparent; }
.prog-img-wrap { position: relative; }
.prog-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%; height: auto; object-fit: cover;
  display: block; transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.prog-card:hover .prog-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.prog-icon-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -10px; left: 10px;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92); border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.prog-body { padding: 16px 14px 20px; }
.prog-body h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.prog-body p { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.learn-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold);
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.learn-link:hover { color: var(--gold-hover); gap: 8px; }

/* =====================================================================
   STATS BAR  — cream background, green icons (matching screenshot)
   ===================================================================== */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  /* border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-dark); */
  padding: 48px 0;
}
.stats-bar .container-xl{
  background-color: #f1f4ef;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.stats-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1px auto 1px auto 1px auto;
  align-items: center; justify-items: center;
  padding: 20px 10px;
}
.stat-block {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
  padding: 16px 48px;
}
.stat-icon-wrap {
  font-size: 42px;
  color: var(--green); /* green icons — matching screenshot */
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 38px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark); line-height: 1;
}
.stat-static { font-size: 32px; }
.stat-label { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.5; margin-top: 4px;font-weight: 500; }
.stat-sep { width: 2px; height: 72px; background: var(--cream-dark); }

/* =====================================================================
   NEXT STEP + TESTIMONIALS  — cream bg
   ===================================================================== */
.nextstep-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 20px 0 70px;
}
.nextstep-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr 450px;
  gap: 60px; align-items: center;
}

/* Student image */
.nextstep-img-col { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
/* .nextstep-img-bg-circle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px; height: 320px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E8D5AC; 
  top: 50%; left: 50%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 0;
} */
.nextstep-dot-pattern {
  position: absolute; bottom: 10px; right: -20px;
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,149,42,.35) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 11px 11px; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
}
.nextstep-photo {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
/* height: 360px;
width: auto; */
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center top;
  /* border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50% / 40% 40% 60% 60%; */
  /* display: block; box-shadow: var(--sh-lg); */
}

/* CTA text */
.nextstep-eyebrow { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.nextstep-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 900; color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.nextstep-desc { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; max-width: 380px; }

/* ── OWL CAROUSEL Testimonial ── */
.testi-col {}
.testi-carousel { }

.testi-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  margin: 15px;
}
.testi-quote {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 56px; line-height: 0.7;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0px; display: block;
}
.testi-item p {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.testi-author img {
  width: 44px !important; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testi-author strong { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.testi-author span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }

/* Owl dots — gold style */
.testi-carousel .owl-dots {
  margin-top: 0px !important;
  text-align: left !important;
  transform: translateX(20px);
}
.testi-carousel .owl-dot span {
  width: 10px !important; height: 10px !important;
  background: #D4C9B0 !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  margin: 0 4px !important;
  transition: var(--tr) !important;
}
.testi-carousel .owl-dot.active span {
  width: 26px !important;
  border-radius: 5px !important;
  background: var(--gold) !important;
}

/* =====================================================================
   FOOTER  — light cream/beige (matching screenshot)
   ===================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);
}
.site-footer .row.g-5>div:not(:first-child){
  border-left: 1px solid var(--gold-light);
}
.btn {
  display: flex;
  gap:5px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
/* Brand */
.footer-seal {
height: 92px;
  /* border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);  */
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark); letter-spacing: 1.5px; line-height: 1.25;
}
.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 14px; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.footer-about { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }

/* Socials */
.fsoc {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px; color: var(--text);
  background: var(--dark); /* dark circle — matching screenshot */
  color: var(--white);
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.fsoc:hover { background: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* Footer headings */
.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: px; color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Contact list */
.footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px;
}
.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start;
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.55;
}
.footer-contact-list li ion-icon {
  font-size: 17px; color: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px;
}
.footer-contact-list a { color: var(--text); transition: var(--tr); }
.footer-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Link lists */
.footer-link-list {
  list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px;
}
.footer-link-list a {
  font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--text); transition: var(--tr);
}
.footer-link-list a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }

/* Bottom bar — GOLD/AMBER (exact match to screenshot) */
.footer-bottom-bar {
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 16px 0;
  margin-top: 60px;
}
.footer-bottom-bar span,
.footer-bottom-bar a,
.footer-bottom-bar div {
  font-size: 13px; color: var(--white);
}
.footer-bottom-bar a:hover { opacity: 0.8; text-decoration: underline; }

/* =====================================================================
   MOBILE ACCORDION (dropdown menus on small screens)
   ===================================================================== */
.mobile-open {
  display: block !important;
  position: static !important;
  opacity: 1 !important; visibility: visible !important;
  transform: none !important; pointer-events: auto !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold) !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  background: var(--cream) !important;
  margin: 4px 0 4px 12px !important;
  padding: 6px 0 !important;
  min-width: unset !important;
}

/* =====================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ===================================================================== */

/* 1200px — narrow mega columns */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .mega-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 280px; }
  .mega-col:nth-child(3) { display: none; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1px 1fr; }
  .stat-sep:nth-child(4), .stat-sep:nth-child(6) { display: none; }
  .nextstep-inner { grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr 340px; gap: 36px; }
}

/* 991px — collapse nav */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-section, .programs-section{
    padding: 45px 0px;
  }
  .stats-bar {
    padding: 48px 10px;
}
  /* Mega menu stacks vertically */
  .mega-menu {
    position: static !important;
    border: none; box-shadow: none;
    opacity: 1 !important; visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important; pointer-events: auto !important;
    display: none;
  }
  .mega-menu.show { display: block; }
  .mega-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mega-col { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 16px; }
  .mega-col:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

  .drop-menu {
    position: static !important;
    opacity: 1 !important; visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important; pointer-events: auto !important;
    box-shadow: none !important; border: none !important;
    display: none;
  }
  .drop-menu.show { display: block; }
  .drop-menu .sub-menu {
    position: static !important; transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important; visibility: visible !important; pointer-events: auto !important;
    box-shadow: none !important; display: none;
  }
  .drop-menu .sub-menu.show { display: block; }

  .navbar-collapse {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--r);
    padding: 16px; margin-top: 10px;
    box-shadow: var(--sh); max-height: 75vh; overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-right { margin-top: 14px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-content { padding: 30px 0 20px; text-align: center; }
  .hero-btns { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-modes { justify-content: center;gap: 3px; }
  .hero-img-wrap { min-height: 280px; }
  .hero-photo { max-height: 320px; }

  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stat-sep { display: none !important; }
  .stat-block { padding: 18px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);width: 100%; gap: 8px;}
  .stat-block br{display: none;}

  .nextstep-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .nextstep-img-col { display: none; }
}

/* 767px */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .testi-item{
    margin: 10px;
  }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .nextstep-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* 575px */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 28px; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn-gold-filled, .btn-outline-dark-custom { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .stat-block { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .stats-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .d-flex.gap-3.flex-wrap.mt-4 { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn-outline-req { justify-content: center; }
}
@media (min-width: 1400px) {
    .container, .container-lg, .container-md, .container-sm, .container-xl, .container-xxl {
        max-width: 1420px !important;
    }
}






/* Inner pages */

/* =====================================================================
   INNER BANNER  — image right, title + breadcrumb left, Apply Now btn
   Matches the hero-section design language exactly.
   Add this block to the bottom of style.css
   ===================================================================== */

/* ── Inner Banner wrapper ── */
.inner-banner {
  background: #F7F4EE;             /* same cream as hero-section */
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Same full-width split grid as .hero-inner */
.inner-banner-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns:
    calc((100vw - 1420px) / 2 + 650px)   /* left: content col */
    1fr;                                   /* right: image flush to edge */
  min-height: 380px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* ── LEFT — content ── */
.inner-banner-content {
  padding: 60px 20px 55px calc((100vw - 1420px) / 2 + 24px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #F7F4EE;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Decorative bottom-left shape (mirrors hero-circle-tl2) */
.inner-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px; left: -40px;
  width: 150px; height: 150px;
  border-radius: 10%;
  border-top-right-radius: 150%;
  background: rgba(46,122,91,.10);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Breadcrumb */
.inner-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.inner-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color var(--tr);
}
.inner-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.inner-breadcrumb .bc-sep {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 13px;
}
.inner-breadcrumb .bc-current {
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Page title */
.inner-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.2vw, 46px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.inner-banner-title span.accent-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.inner-banner-title span.accent-green { color: var(--green); }

/* Short description (optional) */
.inner-banner-desc {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 480px;
}

/* Apply Now button — same as hero .btn-gold-filled */
.inner-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── RIGHT — image flush to right edge ── */
.inner-banner-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 340px;
}
.inner-banner-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
/* Subtle decorative overlays (mirrors hero) */
.inner-banner-img-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px; left: 20px;
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(46,122,91,.10);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.inner-banner-img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
  width: 160px; height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,149,42,.07);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Dot pattern inside image col */
.inner-banner-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px; left: -8px;
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,149,42,.28) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 11px 11px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Thin gold left-border accent on the image col */
.inner-banner-img-wrap {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
}

/* =====================================================================
   INNER PAGE LAYOUT  — content area used on all inner pages
   ===================================================================== */

.inner-page-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 70px 0;
}

/* Two-column layout: main content + sidebar */
.inner-page-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ── Main content ── */
.inner-page-body h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 28px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.inner-page-body h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.inner-page-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.inner-page-body p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.inner-page-body ul,
.inner-page-body ol {
  padding-left: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.inner-page-body li {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Gold horizontal rule */
.inner-rule {
  border: none;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), transparent);
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin: 36px 0;
}

/* Highlight / callout box */
.inner-callout {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--r) var(--r) 0;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.inner-callout p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Values / feature cards inside body */
.inner-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 28px 0;
}
.inner-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--tr);
}
.inner-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--sh);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.inner-card-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.inner-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.inner-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Sidebar ── */
.inner-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 90px; }

/* Sidebar quick-links box */
.sidebar-box {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-box-head {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.sidebar-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 8px 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.sidebar-links li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--tr);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sidebar-links li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-links li a:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding-left: 22px;
}
.sidebar-links li a ion-icon {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sidebar-links li a.active {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--white);
}

/* Sidebar CTA box */
.sidebar-cta {
  background: var(--dark);
  border-radius: var(--r);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.sidebar-cta h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.sidebar-cta p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sidebar-cta .btn-gold-filled {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}

/* Sidebar contact box */
.sidebar-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 10px 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.sidebar-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sidebar-contact-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sidebar-contact-list ion-icon {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
}
.sidebar-contact-list a { color: var(--text); transition: var(--tr); }
.sidebar-contact-list a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* =====================================================================
   RESPONSIVE — inner banner + inner page
   ===================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .inner-banner-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .inner-banner-content {
    padding: 50px 20px 40px;
  }
  .inner-banner-img-wrap {
    min-height: 260px;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .inner-page-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .inner-sidebar { position: static; }
  .inner-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .inner-banner-title { font-size: 26px; }
  .inner-banner-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .inner-banner-actions .btn-gold-filled,
  .inner-banner-actions .btn-outline-dark-custom { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .inner-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* =====================================================================
   INNER BANNER — RIGHT IMAGE DECORATIVE FRAME
   Paste this at the bottom of your inner-page.css (or style.css).
   Works with the PHP template that uses .img-frame-wrap inside
   .inner-banner-img-wrap — no HTML changes needed.
   ===================================================================== */

/* ── Reset the right col so the frame can breathe ── */
.inner-banner-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible !important;   /* allow circles/oval to bleed outside */
  border-left: none !important;   /* remove the old gold border — frame replaces it */
  min-height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  /* padding: 40px 0 40px 40px; */
}

/* Remove old ::before / ::after generic overlays */
.inner-banner-img-wrap::before,
.inner-banner-img-wrap::after {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ── Remove old .inner-banner-dots (replaced by .img-frame-dots) ── */
.inner-banner-dots {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================
   .img-frame-wrap — the reusable frame container
   ========================================================== */
.inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 380px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ── THE PHOTO ──
   - clip-path: curved left edge (arc inward matching the reference)
   - border-radius: soft rounded bottom oval                         */
.inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-photo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;

  /* Curved left edge — arc cuts inward from left */
  clip-path: ellipse(96% 100% at 96% 50%);

  /* Rounded oval bottom */
  border-radius: 0 0 50% 50% / 0 0 0% 0%;
}

/* ── CREAM OVAL — sits behind the photo, gives scalloped bottom effect ── */
.inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-oval {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -8%;
  left: -6%;
  width: 112%;
  height: 36%;
  background: #F7F4EE;     /* var(--cream) */
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;              /* behind photo */
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── OUTER GREEN RING — large, semi-transparent, top-left ── */
.inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-circle {
  position: absolute;
    top: -6%;
    left: 1%;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(46, 122, 91, 0.15);   /* light outer ring */
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── INNER SOLID GREEN CIRCLE — sits inside the ring ── */
.inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-circle::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 18%;
  left: 18%;
  width: 64%;
  height: 64%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(46, 122, 91, 0.55);
}

/* ── GOLD DOT GRID — overlaps between circle and photo ── */
.inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-dots {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 18%;
  height: 22%;
  background-image: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(201, 149, 42, 0.65) 1.8px,
    transparent 1.8px
  );
  background-size: 11px 11px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* =====================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ===================================================================== */

/* Tablet — tighter spacing */
@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  /* .inner-banner-img-wrap {
    padding: 30px 0 30px 28px;
  } */
  .inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-wrap {
    max-width: 380px;
  }
  .inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-photo {
    height: 300px;
  }
}

/* Mobile — stack, simplify decorations */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .inner-banner-img-wrap {
    /* padding: 24px 20px 50px; */
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 260px;
    overflow: hidden !important;
  }
  .inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-wrap {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
  }
  .inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-photo {
    height: 240px;
    clip-path: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 0 40% 40% / 0 0 14% 14%;
  }
  .inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-circle {
    width: 28%;
    height: 28%;
    top: -5%;
    left: -3%;
  }
  .inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-dots {
    left: 22%;
    width: 14%;
  }
  .inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-oval {
    height: 28%;
    display: none;
    bottom: -5%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .inner-banner-img-wrap .img-frame-photo {
    /* height: 200px; */
  }
}

/* ── What You'll Receive — navy circle check ── */
.request-info-page .why-icon.receive-check {
    background: var(--gold-light2);
    color: var(--gold);
    font-size: 16px;
}

 /* ---------------------------------------------
           2. THANK YOU SECTION CUSTOM STYLES (no inline)
        --------------------------------------------- */
        .thank-you-section {
            /* padding: 60px 0;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f7f2 0%, #fffaf2 100%);
            min-height: 70vh; */
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
        }

        /* thank-you-card — exactly matching design variables */
        .thank-you-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: 32px;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            box-shadow: var(--sh-lg);
            margin: 20px 0 30px;
            transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
            border: 1px solid rgba(226, 221, 212, 0.5);
        }

        .thank-you-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
        }

        /* animated icon container */
        .thank-you-icon {
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
        }

        .icon-circle {
            width: 110px;
            height: 110px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--green), #1f9b6e);
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            animation: pulseIcon 2s infinite, bounceIn 0.8s ease;
            box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(46, 122, 91, 0.35);
        }

        .icon-circle i {
            font-size: 4.5rem;
            color: var(--white);
            animation: rotateCheck 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.2, 0.64, 1) 0.2s both;
        }

        /* typography using design tokens */
        .thank-you-title {
            color: var(--dark);
            font-family: var(--font-head);
            font-weight: 800;
            font-size: 3rem;
            letter-spacing: -0.02em;
            margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
            animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease 0.2s both;
        }

        .thank-you-subheading {
            color: var(--muted);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 500;
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
            animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease 0.3s both;
        }

        .thank-you-message {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            color: var(--text);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
            margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
            animation: fadeIn 1s ease 0.5s both;
        }

        /* university statement with gold accent */
        .university-statement {
            border-top: 2px solid var(--border);
            margin-top: 1.5rem;
            padding-top: 1.5rem;
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease 0.7s both;
        }

        .university-statement p {
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            color: var(--green);
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            font-style: italic;
            font-weight: 500;
            background: var(--gold-light2);
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
            border-radius: 60px;
            letter-spacing: -0.2px;
            border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
        }

        /* button - return home (matching brand) */
        .btn-return {
            background: var(--gold);
            border: none;
            border-radius: 60px;
            padding: 14px 40px;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-weight: 600;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 0.8px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            transition: all var(--tr);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            color: white;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(4, 32, 75, 0.15);
        }

        .btn-return i {
            font-size: 1.25rem;
            transition: transform 0.2s;
        }

        .btn-return:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            transform: scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(231, 168, 27, 0.28);
            color: var(--dark);
        }

        .btn-return:hover i {
            transform: translateX(-3px);
        }

        /* animation keyframes */
        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(25px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: scale(0.96);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: scale(1);
            }
        }

        @keyframes bounceIn {
            0% {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: scale(0.3);
            }
            50% {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: scale(1.05);
            }
            70% {
                transform: scale(0.98);
            }
            100% {
                transform: scale(1);
            }
        }

        @keyframes rotateCheck {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: rotate(0deg) scale(0.5);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1);
            }
        }

        @keyframes pulseIcon {
            0% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 122, 91, 0.6);
            }
            70% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(46, 122, 91, 0);
            }
            100% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(46, 122, 91, 0);
            }
        }

        /* additional responsive polish */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
          .stats-inner>.stat-block:last-child{
            border: 0px;
          }
          .stats-inner>.stat-block{
            padding: 10px 0px;
          }
           .why-grid{
            margin-top: 20px;
          }
              .nextstep-inner {
        gap: 20px;
    }
            .thank-you-section {
                padding: 40px 0;
            }
            .thank-you-card {
                padding: 30px 20px;
            }
            .thank-you-title {
                font-size: 2.3rem;
            }
            .thank-you-subheading {
                font-size: 1.1rem;
            }
            .icon-circle {
                width: 85px;
                height: 85px;
            }
            .icon-circle i {
                font-size: 3.2rem;
            }
            .btn-return {
                padding: 12px 28px;
                font-size: 0.85rem;
            }
            .university-statement p {
                font-size: 0.9rem;
            }
        }

        /* optional small screen tweaks */
        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .thank-you-message br {
                display: none;
            }
            .thank-you-message {
                font-size: 0.95rem;
            }
        }

        /* adding subtle gold accent to card border on hover */
        .thank-you-card {
            transition: all 0.35s ease;
        }
        .thank-you-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--gold-light);
        }

        .testi-default-user{
    width:60px;
    height:60px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#f2f2f2;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
}

.testi-default-user i{
    font-size:42px;
    color:#999;
}
.request-info-page .cta-footer {
    background: #f0f4f8;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 0.5px solid #dde3ea;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 16px 0 44px;
}

.request-info-page .cta-hero-img {
    width: 350px;
    min-width: 200px;
    height:150px;
    min-height: 90px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.request-info-page .cta-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex: 1;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    position: relative;
    overflow: visible;
}
.request-info-page .img-e {
    position: relative;
    min-width: 200px;
    min-height: 90px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 12px 0 0 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.request-info-page .img-e::after {
    position: absolute;
    content: '';
    top: 0;        /* ← add this */
    right: 0;      /* ← add this, not left */
    width: 60px;   /* wider = softer fade */
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, #f0f4f8 100%);
    /* match your CTA background color ↑ */
}

.request-info-page .cta-icon-circle {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    background: #1a3a5c;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 30px;
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  
}

.request-info-page .cta-text h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a2b3c;
    margin: 0 0 3px;
}

.request-info-page .cta-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #5a6a7a;
    margin: 0;
}

.request-info-page .btn-explore {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid #c8d4e0;
    color: #1a2b3c;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
    margin-left: auto;
    transition: border-color 0.18s, background 0.18s;
}

.request-info-page .btn-explore:hover {
    background: #f7fafc;
    border-color: #6b9ab8;
}
.request-info-page .cta-icon-circle ion-icon {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #fff;
}
/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .request-info-page .img-e{
    width: 100%;
  }
  .request-info-page .cta-footer {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }
    .request-info-page .cta-hero-img {width:100%;max-width: 100%; }
    .request-info-page .cta-inner { padding: 14px 16px;     justify-content: space-around;}
    .request-info-page .btn-explore { width: 100%; text-align: center; margin-left: 0; }
}

/* =====================================================================
   COURSE TABS
   ===================================================================== */
.course-tabs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    border: none;
    padding: 6px;
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: var(--r);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.course-tabs .nav-item {
    list-style: none;
}

.course-tabs .nav-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--muted);
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--tr);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1;
}

.course-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--border);
}

.course-tabs .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: var(--sh);
}

/* Gold left accent bar on active */
.course-tabs .nav-link.active::before {
    content: '';
    display: inline-block;
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Count badge inside tab (optional) */
.course-tabs .nav-link .tab-count {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    padding: 0 6px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: var(--gold-light);
    color: var(--gold-hover);
    transition: all var(--tr);
}

.course-tabs .nav-link.active .tab-count {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .course-tabs {
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 4px;
    }

    .course-tabs .nav-link {
        padding: 8px 14px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .course-tabs {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    .course-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .course-tabs .nav-link {
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
}