/* ─── GLOBAL NAVBAR & FOOTER COMPONENTS ─── */
:root {
  /* ─── SEMANTIC BRAND COLOR SYSTEM (NO NAVY / NO SAGE / NO GREEN) ─── */
  --royal-blue: #2B5495;  /* Primary Royal Corporate Blue for Headings & Buttons */
  --charcoal:   #0F172A;  /* Deep Slate Charcoal for Text & Dark Backdrops */
  --slate:      #475569;  /* Muted Slate Gray for Subtitles */
  --white:      #FFFFFF;  /* Crisp White */
  --off-white: #FFFFFF;  /* Soft Off-White Background */
  --gray:       #64748B;  /* Neutral Gray */
  --ease:       cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);

  /* Semantic Aliases */
  --royal:      #2B5495;
  --navy:       #2B5495;
  --green:      #2B5495;
  --sage:       #2B5495;
  --gold:       #2B5495;
  --dark:       #0F172A;
}

/* NAVBAR STYLES */
#global-header,
#site-header,
header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
}
nav#navbar {
  position: fixed !important;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 0 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #2b549547;
  transition: background .4s var(--ease), box-shadow .4s var(--ease);
}
nav#navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgb(0 0 0 / 21%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #2b549547;
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 72px;
  position: relative;
}

.logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 10;
}
.logo-wrap img {
  height: 46px;
  max-height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 190px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero-img img {
    height: 33vh !important;
    object-fit: cover !important;
  }
  .logo-wrap {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .logo-wrap img {
    height: 40px !important;
    max-height: 40px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 160px !important;
    display: block !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
  }
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 36px;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: color .25s;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--green);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-links a:hover,
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--navy); }

.nav-cta {
  background: #2B5495 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 9px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover {
  background: #0F172A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3) !important;
}
.nav-cta::after { display: none !important; }

/* ─── DUAL-TAB MEGA DROPDOWN MENU ─── */
.nav-dropdown-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 14px 0;
}
.nav-dropdown-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.dropdown-arrow {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.25s ease;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.nav-dropdown-wrap:hover .dropdown-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: #2B5495;
}

.mega-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  right: -240px;
  width: 860px;
  max-width: calc(100vw - 48px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.22);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.25s ease;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  z-index: 1000;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nav-dropdown-wrap:hover .mega-dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Seamless Invisible Hover Bridge */
.mega-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .mega-dropdown-menu {
    width: 800px;
    right: -160px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
  .mega-dropdown-grid {
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .mega-item {
    padding: 6px 8px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .mega-item-desc {
    font-size: 0.71rem;
  }
}

.mega-dropdown-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}
.mega-col-title {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
}
.mega-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}
.mega-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.mega-item:hover {
  background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.05);
}
.mega-item::after { display: none !important; }
.mega-item-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #2B5495;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-top: 2px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}
.mega-item-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}
.mega-item:hover .mega-item-icon {
  color: var(--green);
}
.mega-item-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.mega-item-title {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
}
.mega-item-desc {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--gray) !important;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 2px;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}
.mega-item:hover .mega-item-title {
  color: #2B5495 !important;
}

.mega-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 6px;
}
.mega-country-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #1E293B !important;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none !important;
  will-change: transform;
}
.mega-country-pill::after { display: none !important; }
.mega-country-pill:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  border-color: #2B5495;
  color: #2B5495 !important;
  transform: translateX(5px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.12);
}
.country-icon {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #2B5495;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.35s ease;
}
.country-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}
.mega-country-pill:hover .country-icon {
  color: #2B5495;
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.mega-dropdown-footer {
  margin-top: 18px;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.mega-footer-text {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mega-footer-btn {
  font-size: 0.84rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #2B5495 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 4px 8px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color 0.25s ease !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.mega-footer-btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.mega-footer-btn::after { display: none !important; }
.mega-footer-btn:hover {
  color: var(--green) !important;
}
.mega-footer-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ─── MOBILE SIDE DRAWER & ACCORDIONS (MOBILE & TABLET ONLY) ─── */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .mobile-drawer-overlay,
  .mobile-menu {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .mobile-drawer-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 99998;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  }
  .mobile-drawer-overlay.open {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
  }

  .mobile-menu {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    background: #FFFFFF !important;
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 340px !important;
    max-width: 85vw !important;
    height: 100vh !important;
    height: 100dvh !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: -12px 0 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2) !important;
    transform: translateX(100%) !important;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open {
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }

  .mobile-drawer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 22px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.03);
  }
  .mobile-drawer-brand {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-drawer-brand img,
  .mobile-logo-img {
    height: 40px !important;
    max-height: 40px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 180px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
  }
  .mobile-drawer-close {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: none;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--navy);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
  }
  .mobile-drawer-close:active {
    background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.12);
    color: #2B5495;
  }

  .mobile-drawer-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 18px 20px 40px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .mobile-accordion-group {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav-item,
  .mobile-dropdown-header {
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.96rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    user-select: none !important;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
    width: 100% !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav-item {
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
  }
  .mobile-dropdown-title-link {
    flex: 1 !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.96rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border-radius: 10px 0 0 10px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    display: block !important;
  }
  .mobile-dropdown-toggle-btn {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 12px 16px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent !important;
  }
  .mobile-dropdown-header span,
  .mobile-nav-item span {
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  .mobile-nav-item:hover,
  .mobile-nav-item:active,
  .mobile-nav-item.active,
  .mobile-dropdown-title-link:hover,
  .mobile-dropdown-title-link:active,
  .mobile-dropdown-title-link.active {
    background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.06) !important;
    color: #2B5495 !important;
  }
  .mobile-dropdown-toggle-btn:hover,
  .mobile-dropdown-toggle-btn:active {
    background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.08) !important;
  }
  .mobile-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), color 0.2s ease;
    color: var(--gray);
  }
  .mobile-arrow.open {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: #2B5495;
  }
  .mobile-dropdown-body {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px;
    background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.03);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin: 6px 0 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.08);
  }
  .mobile-dropdown-body.open {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* Sub Accordions */
  .mobile-sub-accordion {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  }
  .mobile-sub-accordion:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
  .mobile-sub-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #2B5495;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
  }
  .sub-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    color: var(--gray);
  }
  .mobile-sub-header.open .sub-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    color: var(--green);
  }
  .mobile-sub-body {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .mobile-sub-body.open {
    display: flex;
  }
  .mobile-sub-link {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 10px !important;
    padding: 9px 10px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    color: #0F172A !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: background 0.2s ease !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-sub-link:active,
  .mobile-sub-link:hover {
    background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.06) !important;
    color: #2B5495 !important;
  }
  .mobile-icon-wrap {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #2B5495;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .mobile-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
}

/* HAMBURGER BUTTON */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}



/* FOOTER STYLES (PLAIN SOLID SOFT CYAN - NO GRADIENT, NO SHADOW) */
footer#site-footer {
  background: #E7F5FB !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  border-top: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
footer#site-footer::before {
  display: none !important;
}
.footer-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.8fr 1.1fr 1.1fr 1.8fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.footer-brand {}
.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.social-btn {
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43,84,149,.2);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--royal);
  transition: all .35s var(--ease);
  font-size: .9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.social-btn:hover { 
  background: var(--royal) !important;
  border-color: var(--royal) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important; 
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
.footer-col-title {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--royal) !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  display: inline-block;
}
.footer-col-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 32px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--royal);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.footer-links a {
  color: #1E293B !important;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 400 !important;
  transition: all .25s var(--ease);
  display: inline-block;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-links a:hover { 
  color: var(--royal) !important; 
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.footer-bottom-bar {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
  background: #E7F5FB !important;
  color: var(--royal) !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  font-size: .9rem;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (TABLET & MOBILE) ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links { gap: 24px; }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  footer#site-footer { padding: 60px 0 0; }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
  }
  .footer-bottom-bar {
    font-size: .8rem;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
}

/* Page Hero Margin Reset for Sticky Header */
.page-hero {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  position: relative; /* Ensure absolute children layout correctly */
}

/* Ensure no zoom effect on all banner images */
.page-hero-img img,
.hero-img img,
.page-hero img,
.hero-video {
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

/* Minimal Gradient Border below all Hero Banners */
.page-hero::after,
.blog-hero::after,
#hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px; /* minimal subtle strip */
  opacity: .5;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--green) 50%, var(--sage) 100%);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Global Reveal Animation */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

/* ─── GLOBAL SCROLL TO TOP COMPASS PROGRESS BUTTON ─── */
.scroll-to-top {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 28px !important;
  right: 28px !important;
  width: 60px !important;
  height: 60px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #E7F5FB !important;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.8) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  transition: opacity 0.35s var(--ease), visibility 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease) !important;
}
.scroll-to-top.show,
.scroll-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
}
.scroll-to-top.show:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.35) !important;
}
.progress-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.progress-ring-bg {
  fill: #FFFFFF;
  stroke: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.12);
  stroke-width: 3.5;
}
.progress-ring-circle {
  fill: transparent;
  stroke: var(--green);
  stroke-width: 3.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 163.36;
  stroke-dashoffset: 163.36;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 0.1s linear;
}
.compass-btn-inner {
  position: relative;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.compass-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.compass-needle-group {
  transform-origin: 50px 50px;
  transition: transform 0.12s linear;
}
.scroll-to-top:hover .compass-needle-group {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

/* Glassmorphic Tooltip on Hover */
.compass-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 14px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(10px);
  background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease), visibility 0.25s var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.35);
  z-index: 1000000;
}
.compass-tooltip::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 100%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  border-width: 5px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.94) transparent transparent;
}
.scroll-to-top:hover .compass-tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}


@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .compass-tooltip {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .scroll-to-top {
    bottom: 20px !important;
    right: 18px !important;
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
    touch-action: manipulation !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28) !important;
  }
  .scroll-to-top:active {
    transform: scale(0.92) !important;
  }
  .progress-ring {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
  }
  .progress-ring circle {
    cx: 25 !important;
    cy: 25 !important;
    r: 21.5 !important;
  }
  .compass-btn-inner {
    width: 38px !important;
    height: 38px !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .scroll-to-top {
    bottom: 18px !important;
    right: 16px !important;
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
  }
  .progress-ring {
    width: 48px !important;
    height: 48px !important;
  }
  .progress-ring circle {
    cx: 24 !important;
    cy: 24 !important;
    r: 20.5 !important;
  }
  .compass-btn-inner {
    width: 36px !important;
    height: 36px !important;
  }
}

/* --- GLOBAL CTA COMPONENT --- */
.global-cta-section {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--off);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.global-cta-inner {
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 64px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.global-cta-left { position: relative; z-index: 2; text-align: left; }
.global-cta-h2 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); color: var(--navy) !important; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.2; }
.global-cta-h2 em { color: var(--green) !important; font-style: italic; }
.global-cta-sub { color: var(--gray) !important; font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.global-cta-buttons { display: flex; gap: 16px; justify-content: flex-start; }
.btn-with-svg {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
}
.btn-with-svg svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
}
.btn-with-svg:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}
.global-cta-right {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}

@keyframes morphBlob {
  0% {
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
  }
  25% {
    border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 50% 60% 30% 60%;
  }
  50% {
    border-radius: 70% 30% 50% 50% / 30% 60% 40% 70%;
  }
  75% {
    border-radius: 30% 60% 70% 40% / 50% 40% 60% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
  }
}

@keyframes floatIsland {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

.cta-blob-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 380px;
  height: 320px;
  max-width: 100%;
  border: 3.5px solid #2b549559;
  border-radius: 60% 40% 30% 70% / 60% 30% 70% 40%;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.22), 0 0 0 8px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: morphBlob 12s ease-in-out infinite, floatIsland 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.cta-blob-wrapper:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.3), 0 0 0 12px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.1);
}

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

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .global-cta-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 40px 0;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .global-cta-left { text-align: center; }
  .global-cta-buttons { flex-direction: row; justify-content: center; width: 100%; gap: 12px; }
  .cta-blob-wrapper { width: 300px; height: 260px; margin: 0 auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .global-cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .global-cta-buttons .btn {
    flex: none; width: 100%; text-align: center; justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ─── GLOBAL FLOATING FAB MENU & WHATSAPP BUTTON SYSTEM ─── */
#floating-fab-menu {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 24px !important;
  left: 24px !important;
  right: auto !important;
  top: auto !important;
  z-index: 1000002 !important;
  display: block !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.fab-main-btn {
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #2B5495 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.35) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) !important;
  position: relative !important;
  z-index: 2 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}
.fab-main-btn svg {
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease, ease) !important;
}
.fab-main-btn:hover,
#floating-fab-menu.is-open .fab-main-btn {
  background: #0F172A !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45) !important;
}
.fab-main-btn:hover svg,
#floating-fab-menu.is-open .fab-main-btn svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: rotate(45deg) !important;
}

/* Main FAB Tooltip on hover (Uniform Royal Corporate Blue Glassmorphism) */
.fab-main-tip {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: calc(100% + 14px) !important;
  right: auto !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-10px) !important;
  background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.94) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease, ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease, ease), visibility 0.25s var(--ease, ease) !important;
  z-index: 1000005 !important;
}
.fab-main-tip::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 100% !important;
  left: auto !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  border-width: 5px !important;
  border-style: solid !important;
  border-color: transparent rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.94) transparent transparent !important;
}
#floating-fab-menu:not(.is-open) .fab-main-btn:hover .fab-main-tip {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0) !important;
}

.fab-action-label {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: calc(100% + 14px) !important;
  right: auto !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-10px) !important;
  background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.94) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.76rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
  padding: 5px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease, ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease, ease), visibility 0.25s var(--ease, ease) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  z-index: 1000005 !important;
}
.fab-action-label::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 100% !important;
  left: auto !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  border-width: 5px !important;
  border-style: solid !important;
  border-color: transparent rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.94) transparent transparent !important;
}
.fab-action-item:hover .fab-action-label {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0) !important;
}

/* --- GLOBAL FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON & ONE-LINE FAB ALIGNMENT (50PX UNIFORM) --- */
#whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn {
  position: fixed !important;
  bottom: 24px !important;
  left: 24px !important;
  right: auto !important;
  top: auto !important;
  width: 50px !important;
  height: 50px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #25D366 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  z-index: 999999 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease, ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease, ease), left 0.35s var(--ease, ease) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
#whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55) !important;
}

/* Glassmorphic Tooltip for WhatsApp */
.whatsapp-tooltip {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: calc(100% + 14px) !important;
  right: auto !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-10px) !important;
  background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.94) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
  padding: 6px 14px !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease, ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease, ease), visibility 0.25s var(--ease, ease) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.35) !important;
  z-index: 1000000 !important;
}
.whatsapp-tooltip::after {
  content: '' !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  right: 100% !important;
  left: auto !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  border-width: 5px !important;
  border-style: solid !important;
  border-color: transparent rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.94) transparent transparent !important;
}
.whatsapp-float-btn:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0) !important;
}

/* Desktop Alignment: Both 50px, FAB at left: 24px, WhatsApp at left: 86px (12px gap) */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  #whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn.has-fab,
  body.has-fab-menu #whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn,
  body:has(#floating-fab-menu) #whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn {
    left: 86px !important;
    bottom: 24px !important;
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
    right: auto !important;
    top: auto !important;
  }
}

/* Tablet Alignment (<= 768px): Both 50px at bottom: 16px */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .whatsapp-tooltip { display: none !important; }
  #floating-fab-menu {
    bottom: 16px !important;
    left: 16px !important;
  }
  .fab-main-btn {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
  }
  #whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn {
    bottom: 16px !important;
    left: 16px !important;
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
  }
  #whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn.has-fab,
  body.has-fab-menu #whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn,
  body:has(#floating-fab-menu) #whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn {
    left: 76px !important;
    bottom: 16px !important;
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile Phone Alignment (<= 480px): Both 50px at bottom: 14px */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  #floating-fab-menu {
    bottom: 14px !important;
    left: 14px !important;
  }
  .fab-main-btn {
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
  }
  #whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn {
    bottom: 14px !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
  }
  #whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn.has-fab,
  body.has-fab-menu #whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn,
  body:has(#floating-fab-menu) #whatsappFloat.whatsapp-float-btn {
    left: 72px !important;
    bottom: 14px !important;
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
  }
}

/* ─── GLOBAL ASSET PROTECTION (DISABLE SELECTION & DRAGGING) ─── */
img, video {
  -webkit-user-drag: none !important;
  -khtml-user-drag: none !important;
  -moz-user-drag: none !important;
  -o-user-drag: none !important;
  user-drag: none !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  -webkit-user-select: none !important;
  -moz-user-select: none !important;
  -ms-user-select: none !important;
}

/* High Z-Index for Floating FAB Menu & Tooltips so they render ON TOP of WhatsApp button */
#floating-fab-menu {
  z-index: 1000002 !important;
}
.fab-main-tip,
.fab-action-label,
.fab-actions {
  z-index: 1000005 !important;
}



/* ─── SITE-WIDE UNIFIED HEADING SPAN & EM TYPOGRAPHY ─── */
h1 span, h1 em,
h2 span, h2 em,
h3 span, h3 em,
.section-heading span, .section-heading em,
.page-hero-title span, .page-hero-title em,
.hero-h1 span, .hero-h1 em {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
}

/* ─── GLOBAL TIMELINE / HOW IT WORKS COMPONENT (CLEAN LIGHT THEME) ─── */
#process {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.timeline-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.15) !important;
}
.timeline-card-title {
  color: #0F172A !important;
}
.timeline-card-desc {
  color: #475569 !important;
}

/* ─── SHARED PROGRAM CARD COMPONENT SYSTEM (HOMEPAGE & OUR-PROGRAMS) ─── */
.programs-grid,
.prog-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
  gap: 28px !important;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .programs-grid, .prog-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important; gap: 24px !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .programs-grid, .prog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 20px !important; }
}

.program-card,
.prog-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.12) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) !important;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease, ease), box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease, ease), border-color 0.35s var(--ease, ease) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  color: inherit !important;
}
.program-card:hover,
.prog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.3) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.14) !important;
}
.program-card:hover .program-name,
.prog-card:hover .prog-name {
  color: #2B5495 !important;
}

.program-img,
.prog-img {
  position: relative !important;
  height: 200px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}
.program-img img,
.prog-img img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 100% !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease, ease) !important;
}
.program-card:hover .program-img img,
.prog-card:hover .prog-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

.program-badge,
.prog-chip {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 14px !important;
  left: 14px !important;
  background: #2B5495 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em !important;
  padding: 4px 12px !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
}

.program-body,
.prog-body {
  padding: 22px 20px 20px !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  flex: 1 !important;
}

.program-duration,
.prog-meta-item {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  color: #64748B !important; /* Grey color */
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
}
.program-duration svg,
.prog-meta-item svg {
  width: 14px !important;
  height: 14px !important;
  stroke: #64748B !important; /* Grey stroke */
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.program-name,
.prog-name {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  transition: color 0.25s var(--ease, ease) !important;
}

.program-desc,
.prog-tagline {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
  flex-grow: 1 !important;
}

/* ─── CLEAN TEXT LINK CTA FOR EXPLORE PROGRAM (NO BACKGROUND FILL) ─── */
.program-link,
.prog-link {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 6px !important;
  color: #2B5495 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: gap 0.25s var(--ease, ease), color 0.25s var(--ease, ease) !important;
  margin-top: auto !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  align-self: flex-start !important;
}

.program-link svg,
.prog-link svg {
  width: 16px !important;
  height: 16px !important;
  stroke: #2B5495 !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease, ease) !important;
}

.program-card:hover .program-link,
.prog-card:hover .prog-link,
.program-link:hover,
.prog-link:hover {
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  color: #2B5495 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
}

.program-card:hover .program-link svg,
.prog-card:hover .prog-link svg,
.program-link:hover svg,
.prog-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
}

/* ─── REFINED TIMELINE SPACING & CARD BORDER ELEVATION ─── */
.timeline-item.left {
  padding-right: calc(50% + 32px) !important;
}
.timeline-item.right {
  padding-left: calc(50% + 32px) !important;
}
.timeline-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.16) !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05) !important;
}
.timeline-card:hover {
  border-color: #2B5495 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.14) !important;
}

/* ─── UNIFIED TIMELINE NODE BRAND COLORS & SUBTLE CARD GRADIENT ─── */
.timeline-node {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 3.5px solid #2B5495 !important;
}
.timeline-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.14) !important;
}
.timeline-card:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #2B5495 !important;
}
.timeline-step-num {
  color: #2B5495 !important;
}

/* ─── PURE ROYAL CORPORATE BLUE TIMELINE NODE & HEADINGS ─── */
.timeline-node {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 3.5px solid #2B5495 !important;
}
.timeline-card:hover ~ .timeline-node,
.timeline-item:hover .timeline-node {
  background: #2B5495 !important;
  border-color: #2B5495 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.45) !important;
}
.timeline-step-num {
  color: #2B5495 !important;
}
.timeline-card:hover .timeline-card-title {
  color: #2B5495 !important;
}

/* ─── GLOBAL CTA BUTTON: EXPLORE PROGRAMS (PURE WHITE HOVER TEXT) ─── */
.btn-royal,
.global-cta-buttons .btn-royal {
  background: #2B5495 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #2B5495 !important;
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 12px 28px !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 10px !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.25) !important;
}
.btn-royal:hover,
.global-cta-buttons .btn-royal:hover {
  background: #0F172A !important;
  border-color: #0F172A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.45) !important;
}

/* ─── OPTION A: SOLID OFFICIAL BRAND COLORS ALWAYS (BASE & HOVER) ─── */
.social-btn,
.journey-social-btn {
  width: 42px !important;
  height: 42px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94) !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.social-btn svg,
.journey-social-btn svg {
  width: 18px !important;
  height: 18px !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease !important;
}

/* 📘 Facebook (Solid Brand Base & Hover) */
.social-btn.fb,
.journey-social-btn.fb {
  background: #1877F2 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #1877F2 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.25) !important;
}
.social-btn.fb svg path,
.journey-social-btn.fb svg path {
  fill: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.social-btn.fb:hover,
.journey-social-btn.fb:hover {
  background: #1464C8 !important;
  border-color: #1464C8 !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.4) !important;
}

/* 📸 Instagram (Solid Brand Base & Hover) */
.social-btn.insta,
.journey-social-btn.insta {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #F09433 0%, #E6683C 25%, #DC2743 50%, #CC2366 75%, #BC1888 100%) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.25) !important;
}
.social-btn.insta svg,
.journey-social-btn.insta svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
  fill: none !important;
}
.social-btn.insta:hover,
.journey-social-btn.insta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #E08322 0%, #D5572B 25%, #CB1632 50%, #BB1255 75%, #AB0777 100%) !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.4) !important;
}

/* ▶️ YouTube (Solid Brand Base & Hover) */
.social-btn.yt,
.journey-social-btn.yt {
  background: #FF0000 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #FF0000 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.25) !important;
}
.social-btn.yt svg .yt-body,
.journey-social-btn.yt svg .yt-body {
  fill: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.social-btn.yt svg .yt-play,
.journey-social-btn.yt svg .yt-play {
  fill: #FF0000 !important;
}
.social-btn.yt:hover,
.journey-social-btn.yt:hover {
  background: #CC0000 !important;
  border-color: #CC0000 !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
}
.social-btn.yt:hover svg .yt-play,
.journey-social-btn.yt:hover svg .yt-play {
  fill: #CC0000 !important;
}

/* 💼 LinkedIn (Solid Brand Base & Hover) */
.social-btn.linkedin,
.journey-social-btn.linkedin {
  background: #0A66C2 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #0A66C2 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.25) !important;
}
.social-btn.linkedin svg path,
.journey-social-btn.linkedin svg path {
  fill: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.social-btn.linkedin:hover,
.journey-social-btn.linkedin:hover {
  background: #084E96 !important;
  border-color: #084E96 !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.4) !important;
}

/* 📘 Facebook Hover */
.social-btn.fb:hover,
.journey-social-btn.fb:hover {
  background: #1877F2 !important;
  border-color: #1877F2 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.35) !important;
}
.social-btn.fb:hover svg path,
.journey-social-btn.fb:hover svg path {
  fill: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* 📸 Instagram Hover */
.social-btn.insta:hover,
.journey-social-btn.insta:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #F09433 0%, #E6683C 25%, #DC2743 50%, #CC2366 75%, #BC1888 100%) !important;
  border-color: transparent !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.35) !important;
}
.social-btn.insta:hover svg,
.journey-social-btn.insta:hover svg {
  stroke: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ▶️ YouTube Hover */
.social-btn.yt:hover,
.journey-social-btn.yt:hover {
  background: #FF0000 !important;
  border-color: #FF0000 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.35) !important;
}
.social-btn.yt:hover svg .yt-body,
.journey-social-btn.yt:hover svg .yt-body {
  fill: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.social-btn.yt:hover svg .yt-play,
.journey-social-btn.yt:hover svg .yt-play {
  fill: #FF0000 !important;
}

/* 💼 LinkedIn Hover */
.social-btn.linkedin:hover,
.journey-social-btn.linkedin:hover {
  background: #0A66C2 !important;
  border-color: #0A66C2 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.35) !important;
}
.social-btn.linkedin:hover svg path,
.journey-social-btn.linkedin:hover svg path {
  fill: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.social-btn.linkedin,
.journey-social-btn.linkedin {
  background: #0A66C2 !important;
  border-color: #0A66C2 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}
.social-btn.linkedin svg,
.journey-social-btn.linkedin svg {
  fill: #FFFFFF !important;
  stroke: none !important;
}
.social-btn.linkedin:hover,
.journey-social-btn.linkedin:hover {
  background: #084E96 !important;
  border-color: #084E96 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 102, 194, 0.4) !important;
}

/* ─── ELITE TAG PURE WHITE TEXT ─── */
.elite-tag {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  opacity: 0.95 !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* ─── SEND QUICK ENQUIRY BUTTON & TOOLTIP SYSTEM ─── */
.enquiry-bell-btn {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent !important;
  color: #2B5495 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.enquiry-bell-btn svg {
  width: 24px !important;
  height: 24px !important;
  fill: #2B5495 !important;
  stroke: none !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, fill 0.3s ease !important;
}

.enquiry-bell-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.25) !important;
  color: #2B5495 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.05) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.18) !important;
}

.enquiry-bell-btn:hover svg {
  fill: #2B5495 !important;
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.1) !important;
}

/* ─── TESTIMONIAL SLIDER HOVER EFFECTS ─── */
.testi-card {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease !important;
}
.testi-img img {
  transition: transform 0.5s ease !important;
}
.testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.25) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.12) !important;
}
.testi-card:hover .testi-img img {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: #2B5495 !important;
  border-color: #2B5495 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.3) !important;
}

    /* ─── TESTIMONIALS SLIDER COMPLETE DESIGN SYSTEM ─── */
    #testimonials { padding: 60px 0; background: #FFFFFF; }
    .testimonials-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 40px; }

    .testi-slider-wrapper { position: relative; }
    .testi-slider { overflow: hidden; width: 100%; padding: 20px 0; }
    .testi-track { display: flex; gap: 24px; transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94); }

    .testi-card {
      flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
      background: #FFFFFF;
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 1px solid rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.12);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease !important;
    }
    .testi-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px) !important;
      border-color: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.25) !important;
      box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.12) !important;
    }

    .testi-img { height: 200px; overflow: hidden; }
    .testi-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s ease !important; }
    .testi-card:hover .testi-img img { transform: scale(1.06) !important; }

    .testi-body { padding: 40px 24px 32px; position: relative; text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }

    .testi-quote-badge {
      width: 48px; height: 48px;
      background: #2B5495;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      position: absolute; top: -24px; left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
      z-index: 2;
    }

    .testi-name { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #0F172A; font-weight: 800; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; }
    .testi-name::after { content: ''; display: block; width: 32px; height: 3px; background: #2B5495; margin: 8px auto 0; border-radius: 2px; }
    .testi-text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: #475569; line-height: 1.65; }

    .slider-arrow {
      background: #FFFFFF; border: 2px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08); border-radius: 50%;
      width: 48px; height: 48px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: #2B5495; cursor: pointer; position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
      z-index: 10; transition: all 0.3s; box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    }
    .slider-arrow:hover {
      background: #2B5495 !important; border-color: #2B5495 !important; color: #FFFFFF !important;
      transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08) !important; box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.3) !important;
    }
    .prev-arrow { left: -68px; }
    .next-arrow { right: -68px; }

    @media (max-width: 1280px) { .prev-arrow { left: 8px; } .next-arrow { right: 8px; } }
    @media (max-width: 1024px) { .testi-card { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2); } }
    @media (max-width: 768px) { .testi-card { flex: 0 0 100%; } }

/* ─── SLIDE OUT CONTENT SOLID ROYAL BLUE HOVER STATE ─── */
.slide-out-content {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.96) 0%, rgba(43, 84, 149, 0) 100%) !important;
}
.option-slide-out:hover {
  background: #2B5495 !important;
}
.option-slide-out:hover .slide-out-image {
  opacity: 0 !important;
}
.option-slide-out:hover .slide-out-content {
  background: #2B5495 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ─── SITE-WIDE CONTENT SELECTION PROTECTION ─── */
body, html, *, *::before, *::after {
  -webkit-user-select: none !important;
  -moz-user-select: none !important;
  -ms-user-select: none !important;
  user-select: none !important;
}

/* Allow text selection in form controls */
input, textarea, select {
  -webkit-user-select: text !important;
  -moz-user-select: text !important;
  -ms-user-select: text !important;
  user-select: text !important;
}

/* ─── DIRECTOR AWARD BADGE FIT CONTENT ─── */
.dir-award {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: fit-content !important;
  max-width: max-content !important;
}

/* ─── HOMEPAGE STATS SECTION BORDERLESS DESIGN ─── */
.stats-inner,
#hero-intro .stats-inner {
  border: none !important;
  border-top: none !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

.stat-item,
#hero-intro .stat-item {
  border: none !important;
  border-right: none !important;
  border-left: none !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* ─── CORNELL RIBBON BRAND PILL PALETTE (1:1 MATCH WITH .DIR-AWARD) ─── */
.cornell-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  width: fit-content !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.2) !important;
  border-radius: 100px !important;
  padding: 5px 14px !important;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}
.cornell-ribbon-icon {
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
}
.cornell-ribbon-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em !important;
  color: #2B5495 !important;
}

/* ─── JOURNEY CHANNEL CARDS SUBTLE HOVER BORDER ─── */
.journey-channel-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.28) !important;
}

/* ─── POPUP MODAL ACTION BUTTON HOVER FIXED WHITE TEXT ─── */
.popup-actions .btn-outline {
  border-color: #2B5495 !important;
  color: #2B5495 !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}
.popup-actions .btn-outline:hover {
  background: #0F172A !important;
  border-color: #0F172A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3) !important;
}

/* ─── FOOTER LINKS REGULAR FONT WEIGHT (400) ─── */
.footer-links a {
  font-weight: 400 !important;
}

/* ─── HEADER NAV LINKS SEMI-BOLD FONT WEIGHT (600) ─── */
.nav-links a {
  font-weight: 600 !important;
}

/* ─── DIRECTOR TITLE GRAY COLOR ─── */
.dir-title {
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  text-transform: uppercase !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em !important;
}

/* ─── TIMELINE CARD 30% BORDER ─── */
.timeline-card {
  border: 1.5px solid rgb(43 84 149 / 30%) !important;
}

/* ─── ACCORDION ITEM NORMAL STATE 40% BORDER ─── */
.internship-accordion-item,
.acc-item,
.faq-item {
  border-color: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.4) !important;
}

/* ─── ACCORDION ITEM SUBTLE HOVER EFFECT ─── */
.internship-accordion-item:hover,
.acc-item:hover,
.faq-item:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #2B5495 !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.14) !important;
}

.internship-accordion-item:hover .internship-toggle-icon {
  background: rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.18) !important;
  transform: scale(1.08) !important;
}

/* ─── GLOBAL FLOATING FAB MENU ACTION ITEMS & ANIMATIONS ─── */
.fab-actions {
  position: absolute !important;
  bottom: calc(100% + 14px) !important;
  left: 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column-reverse !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.92) !important;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.35s ease !important;
  z-index: 1000004 !important;
}

#floating-fab-menu.is-open .fab-actions {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  visibility: visible !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1) !important;
}

.fab-action-item {
  position: relative !important;
  width: 44px !important;
  height: 44px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.22) !important;
  display: grid !important;
  place-items: center !important;
  color: #2B5495 !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.fab-action-item:hover {
  background: #2B5495 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #2B5495 !important;
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.35) !important;
}

.fab-action-icon {
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* ─── GLANCE BOX ENHANCED BORDER & SHADOW ELEVATION ─── */
.glance-box {
  border: 1px solid rgb(43 84 149 / 27%) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgb(43 84 149 / 26%) !important;
}

/* ─── INCLUSIONS CARD GRADIENT BACKGROUND TINT ─── */
.incl-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgb(43 84 149 / 0%) 0%, rgb(43 84 149 / 4%) 100%) !important;
}

/* ─── DUAL FAB SYSTEM & SVG ACTION ICON STYLING ─── */
.fab-action-icon svg {
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  display: block !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease !important;
}

.fab-action-item:hover .fab-action-icon svg {
  transform: scale(1.15) !important;
}



/* Slide out card global fallback */
.disc-card-wrapper {
  height: 420px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
}
.option-slide-out {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  transition: box-shadow 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease, background 0.45s ease;
}
.option-slide-out:hover {
  background: #2B5495 !important;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
}
.slide-out-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.5s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.option-slide-out:hover .slide-out-image {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  opacity: 0 !important;
}
.slide-out-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(43, 84, 149, 0.96) 0%, rgba(43, 84, 149, 0) 100%) !important;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: background 0.45s ease, color 0.45s ease;
}
.option-slide-out:hover .slide-out-content {
  background: #2B5495 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ─── SINGLE-ROW KEY HIGHLIGHTS GRID (DESKTOP) ─── */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .highlights-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    margin-top: 40px !important;
  }
  .highlight-card {
    flex: 1 1 0px !important;
    min-width: 0 !important;
  }
}