/* Base Variables */
:root {
    --primary: #061B4D;
    --primary-dark: #041235;
    --secondary: #F4B400;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --gray-light: #F8F9FA;
    --gray-text: #6B7280;
    --gray-border: #E5E7EB;
    --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    --font-sans: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

html, body {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

:root {
    /* Fluid Typography Scale */
    --fs-h1: clamp(40px, 8vw, 68px);
    --fs-h2: clamp(28px, 5vw, 42px);
    --fs-h3: clamp(22px, 4vw, 32px);
    --fs-p: clamp(14px, 2vw, 16px);
    
    /* Spacing Scale */
    --space-xl: clamp(60px, 10vw, 100px);
    --space-lg: clamp(40px, 8vw, 60px);
    --space-md: clamp(20px, 5vw, 32px);
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    color: var(--primary);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.5;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 40px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    body {
        overflow-x: hidden;
    }
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
    height: 80px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.navbar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--primary);
    max-height: 70px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 60px !important;
    width: 60px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.university-name {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.location-pipe {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #94a3b8; /* Light gray color for the pipe and Pune */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .university-name {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    .location-pipe {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    .logo-img {
        height: 35px;
    }
}

.nav-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.nav-phone {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.menu-toggle span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: 0.3s;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .nav-phone {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    .navbar .btn-yellow {
        display: none;
    }
}

.btn {
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.btn-yellow {
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-yellow:hover {
    background: #D9A000;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(244, 180, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Mobile Menu Overlay */
.mobile-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    z-index: 10000;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1);
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.mobile-menu.active {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-menu-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.menu-close {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--primary);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.mobile-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    transition: color 0.3s;
}

.mobile-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.mobile-link.btn-yellow {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 18px;
    padding: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.mobile-menu-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

/* Hero Section - Matching Reference EXACTLY */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    height: calc(100vh - 80px); /* Fill screen exactly */
    min-height: 700px;
    background: url('assets/img/hero_campus_night_1777302151716.png') no-repeat center center/cover;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Reference Image Gradient Overlay */
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        rgba(4, 18, 53, 1) 0%, 
        rgba(4, 18, 53, 0.95) 20%, 
        rgba(4, 18, 53, 0.8) 50%, 
        rgba(4, 18, 53, 0.3) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-content .label {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--fs-h1);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.hero-content h1 .highlight {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.hero-subtext {
    font-size: 18px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* Stats Row */
.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.stat-item i {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.stat-text h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.stat-text p {
    font-size: 11px;
    opacity: 0.7;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Recruiters Section */
.recruiters-section {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.recruiters-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.recruiters-header span {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.6;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.header-line {
    height: 1px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.recruiter-logos span:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Feature Strip - Restored 4-Item Layout */
.feature-strip {
    background: #FFFBEB;
    padding: 20px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(244, 180, 0, 0.1);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244, 180, 0, 0.1);
}

.feature-strip .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.feature-list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 30px;
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .feature-list {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .strip-sep {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .feature-strip .container {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .feature-list {
        gap: 15px;
    }
    .feature-item {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
}

.feature-item i {
    color: var(--secondary);
    font-size: 24px;
}

.feature-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.feature-text strong {
    font-size: 14px;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.feature-text span {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.strip-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 24px;
    background: rgba(6, 27, 77, 0.1);
}

.feature-strip .btn-yellow {
    padding: 12px 32px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(244, 180, 0, 0.4);
}

.recruiter-logos {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.logo-name {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 900;
    opacity: 0.5;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

/* Hero Form Card */
.enquiry-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.enquiry-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 26px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.form-sub {
    color: var(--gray-text);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.form-input-group {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.form-input-group i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    color: var(--gray-text);
}

.form-input-group input, .form-input-group select {
    width: 100%;
    height: 52px; /* Explicit height to match country code */
    padding: 0 15px 0 45px;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
}

/* Phone Row */
.form-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.country-code {
    height: 52px; /* Matches input height */
    background: #F9FAFB;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.phone-number input {
    padding-left: 20px;
}

.enquiry-card .btn-yellow {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px;
    font-size: 16px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Form Footer */
.form-footer {
    margin-top: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.student-avatars {
    display: flex;
}

.student-avatars img {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
    margin-left: -10px;
}

.student-avatars img:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.footer-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-text strong {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-text span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: var(--gray-text);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero .container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 30px;
        height: auto;
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }
    .hero {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 100vh;
        padding-top: 20px;
    }
    .hero-content h1 {
        font-size: clamp(32px, 10vw, 48px);
    }
    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 20px;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    .stat-item {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
        justify-content: center;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        padding: 15px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .stat-text {
        text-align: left;
    }
    .recruiters-header {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .recruiter-logos {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 10px;
    }
    .logo-name {
        font-size: 16px;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    .hero-form {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .enquiry-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 450px;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
}

/* Programs Section - Premium Refresh */
.programs {
    padding: 60px 0 80px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.section-header .section-label {
    color: #3B82F6;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--fs-h2);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.section-header p {
    color: var(--gray-text);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.program-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 32px;
}

.program-card {
    flex: 0 1 calc(33.333% - 22px);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #F3F4F6;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05), 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

/* Responsive Grid */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .program-card {
        flex: 0 1 calc(50% - 16px) !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .program-card {
        flex: 0 1 100% !important;
    }
}

.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.program-img-wrapper {
    height: 180px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.program-img-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.program-img-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.4), transparent);
}

.card-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: -22px; /* Changed from bottom: -22px of wrapper to top of body */
    left: 24px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    z-index: 10;
    border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.program-body {
    position: relative; /* Essential for the floating icon */
    padding: 44px 24px 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.program-body h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 22px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 900;
}

.program-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.tag {
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.tag-blue {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #3B82F6;
}

.tag-yellow {
    background: #FFFBEB;
    color: #D97706;
}

.tag-gray {
    background: #F3F4F6;
    color: #6B7280;
}

.program-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.program-bullets li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #4B5563;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.program-bullets li i {
    color: #FBBF24;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Outline Button */
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--gray-border);
    color: var(--primary);
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline i {
    transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.btn-outline:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}
.footer { background: var(--primary); padding: 40px 0; color: #fff; text-align: center; }

/* --- Why Us Section --- */
.why-us {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at top right, #0F172A, #020617);
    padding: 50px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-us::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/carbon-fibre.png');
    opacity: 0.03;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.why-us h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--fs-h2);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.why-us h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -8px;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--secondary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.why-grid {
    display: flex;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02); /* More subtle */
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-card {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 24px 20px; /* More compact padding */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.why-card:last-child {
    border-right: none;
}

.why-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.why-icon {
    font-size: 24px; /* Scaled down from 32px */
    margin-bottom: 16px; /* Reduced from 24px */
    color: var(--secondary);
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2));
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5));
}

.why-card h4 {
    font-size: 15px; /* Slightly smaller */
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 6px; /* Tighter rhythm */
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 12px; /* More compact */
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.5;
    opacity: 0.8;
    max-width: 220px; /* Controlled width */
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .why-grid {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .why-card {
        flex: 0 1 50%;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }
    .why-card:nth-child(2n) {
        border-right: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .why-card {
        flex: 0 1 100%;
        border-right: none !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .why-card {
        flex: 0 1 50%;
    }
    .why-card:nth-child(2n) {
        border-right: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .why-card {
        flex: 0 1 100%;
        border-right: none;
    }
}

/* --- Stories of Success Section --- */
.stories {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fdfdfd;
    position: relative;
}

.stories-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px; /* Reduced from 60px */
}

.stories-header h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 32px; /* Slightly smaller */
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px; /* Increased from 4px to prevent overlap */
    position: relative;
}

.stories-header h2::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px; /* Refined position */
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--secondary);
}

.stories-subtitle {
    font-size: 14px; /* Slightly smaller */
    color: #64748b;
    max-width: 450px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.stories-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.stories-nav button {
    width: 40px; /* Reduced from 48px */
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.stories-nav button:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 12px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stories-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px; /* Tighter gap */
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;  /* IE and Edge */
    scrollbar-width: none;  /* Firefox */
}

.stories-grid::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none; /* Chrome, Safari and Opera */
}

.story-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px; /* Slightly tighter corners */
    padding: 32px; /* Reduced from 40px */
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.02), 0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.03); /* Layered shadow */
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}

.story-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.quote-icon {
    font-size: 32px; /* Reduced from 44px */
    color: var(--secondary);
    opacity: 0.15;
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    font-family: serif;
}

.rating-stars {
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.story-card p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.65; /* Tighter line height */
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-style: italic;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.story-person {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f8fafc;
}

.story-avatar {
    width: 52px; /* More compact */
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.story-info {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.story-name {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800; /* Stronger hierarchy */
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.story-batch {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.verified-badge {
    color: #3b82f6;
    font-size: 11px;
}

.story-role {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.story-company {
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    background: #f1f5f9; /* Softer integrated background */
    border-radius: 4px;
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #64748b;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stories-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ── JOURNEY CTA SECTION ── */
.journey-cta {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: #fdfdfe; /* Extremely subtle off-white for depth contrast */
}

.journey-container {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 40px;
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02),
        0 30px 70px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr 1.1fr;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.journey-image-wrap {
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f1f5f9;
}

.journey-image-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.journey-container:hover .journey-image-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.journey-image-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, #ffffff 90%);
}

.journey-text {
    padding: 60px 40px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.journey-text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.journey-text p {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    max-width: 380px;
}

.journey-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 32px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-top: 28px;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.stat-info h5 {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-info span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.journey-card-wrap {
    padding: 50px 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.brochure-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 32px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 340px;
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
        0 20px 40px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.brochure-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05),
        0 40px 80px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.12);
}

.brochure-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.brochure-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

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

.form-group i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 16px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.form-group input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px 14px 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1.5px solid #f1f5f9;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.form-group input:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    outline: none;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(10, 31, 68, 0.04);
}

.download-btn {
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.download-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.download-btn:hover {
    background: #1a2a4d;
}

.download-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.brochure-mockup {
    position: absolute;
    right: -25px;
    top: -45px;
    width: 170px;
    z-index: 3;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.18));
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.journey-card-wrap:hover .brochure-mockup {
    transform: translate(-5px, -8px) rotate(3deg);
}

/* Trust Strip Below */
.trust-strip-wrap {
    margin: 32px auto 0;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 100px;
    padding: 16px 40px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1000px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
}

.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.trust-item i {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.trust-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 16px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .journey-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .journey-image-wrap {
        height: 300px;
    }
    .journey-image-wrap::after {
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, #ffffff 80%);
        width: 100%;
        height: 60%;
        top: auto;
        bottom: 0;
    }
    .journey-text {
        text-align: center;
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
    .journey-text p {
        margin: 0 auto 24px;
    }
    .journey-stats {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 20px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .journey-stats .stat-item {
        background: #f8fafc;
        padding: 20px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    }
    .journey-card-wrap {
        padding: 40px 20px;
        margin-top: 20px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .brochure-card {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .brochure-mockup {
        position: relative;
        right: auto;
        top: auto;
        width: 160px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        display: block;
        transform: none;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12));
    }
    .trust-strip-wrap {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        border-radius: 24px;
        padding: 24px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .trust-sep {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ── PREMIUM BOTTOM ACTION BAR (Non-Sticky) ── */
.bottom-action-bar {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 -5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

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

.action-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 30px 20px;
}

/* Call Section */
.action-call {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--primary);
    border-right: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.action-call:hover {
    background: #f8fafc;
}

/* WhatsApp Section */
.action-whatsapp {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.action-whatsapp:hover {
    filter: brightness(1.05);
}

/* Apply Now Section */
.action-apply {
    background: #FFD700; /* Premium Golden */
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.action-apply:hover {
    background: #FFC800;
}

/* Action Content */
.action-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
}

.action-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.action-title {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.action-sub {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.action-apply .action-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Button (Fixed Sticky) */
.floating-whatsapp {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 100px; 
    right: 30px; /* Moved up to avoid action bar overlap */
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #25D366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
    z-index: 10000;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.whatsapp-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: #25D366;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: -1;
    animation: whatsappPulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes whatsappPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.8);
        opacity: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bottom-action-bar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .action-item {
        padding: 15px 20px;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    }
    .floating-whatsapp {
        display: none; /* Hidden on mobile as action bar has WhatsApp */
    }
}

/* Mobile Menu Interaction */
.nav-right.mobile-active .menu-toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.nav-right.mobile-active .menu-toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-right.mobile-active .menu-toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(7px, -7px); }

/* Testimonials Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .stories-grid {
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

/* --- FAQ Section --- */
.faq {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: #f8fafc;
}

.faq-grid {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--secondary);
}

.faq-question {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question i {
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question {
    color: var(--secondary);
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.3s ease-out;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-answer p {
    padding: 0 24px 20px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
    max-height: 200px;
}

/* Brochure CTA Fluid Scaling */
.journey-text h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: var(--fs-h3);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
/* --- Form Feedback Styles --- */
.submit-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.submit-btn .btn-spinner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 20px;
}

.form-message {
    margin-top: 15px;
    padding: 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    display: none;
}

.form-message.success {
    display: block;
    background: #DCFCE7;
    color: #166534;
    border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
}

.form-message.error {
    display: block;
    background: #FEE2E2;
    color: #991B1B;
    border: 1px solid #FECACA;
}

.btn-text, .submit-btn i {
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}