:root {
    --sage-light: #EEF3EE;
    --sage-dark: #C8D6C8;
    --sage-deep: #40513B;

    --yellow: #F5C400;
    --text-dark: #1F1F1F;
    --text-muted: #2C2C2C;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --page-light: #C8D6C8;
}

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

body {
    font-family: system-ui, Arial, sans-serif;
    background: var(--sage-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}


/* =========================
   DROPDOWN NAV
========================= */
.nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown .dropbtn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.caret {
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 12px;
    opacity: .85;
}

/* dropdown box */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    left: 0;
    min-width: 260px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
    display: none;
    z-index: 999;
}

/* subtle behind layer */
.dropdown-menu::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 16px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .7;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 10px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: background .18s ease, color .18s ease, transform .18s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    color: #0E2A22;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* Desktop hover */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
    .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
}

/* Mobile: dropdown open with class */
.dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    position: static;
    margin-top: 10px;
    box-shadow: none;
}

/* improve spacing on mobile menu */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .dropdown-menu {
        min-width: 100%;
    }
}


/* HEADER */
.header {
    background: var(--sage-light);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
}

/* NAVBAR */
.nav-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.logo {
    width: 80px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .logo {
    width: 55px;
    }

}

.brand-main {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--sage-deep);
}

.brand-sub {
    font-size: 15px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight:500;
    color: var(--sage-deep);
}

/* NAV LINKS */
.nav-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    gap: 22px;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sage-deep);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* CTA */
.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta {
    padding: 10px 10px;
    background: var(--sage-dark);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 2px solid var(--sage-deep);
}

.cta:hover {
    background: var(--sage-deep);
}

/* HAMBURGER */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 5px 0;
}

/* HERO */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 80px 16px;
    min-height: 520px;
    /* ensures visible area */
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--page-light);
}

/* Background Image Layer */
.hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    background-image: url("../img/image.jpeg");
    /* ✅ correct for assets/css/style.css */
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.50;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Light overlay tint (optional but recommended) */
.hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    background: rgba(246, 249, 246, 0.55);
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    /* content above background */
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
}


/* LEFT */
.hero-left h1 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-left h1 span {
    color: var(--sage-deep);
}

.hero-left p {
    margin: 18px 0 26px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
}

.btn {
    padding: 12px 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn.primary {
    background: var(--sage-deep);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn.secondary {
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--sage-deep);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* RIGHT */
.image-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.image-card img {
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* IMAGE OVERLAY */
.image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sage-deep);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: block;
    }

    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-buttons {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}




.finder {
    background: var(--page-light);
    /* ← lighter background */
    padding: 80px 16px;
}

/* HEADER */
.finder-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

.finder-header h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.finder-header p {
    margin-top: 8px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* TABS */
.program-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.tab {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}

.tab.active {
    background: var(--sage-soft);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--yellow);
}

/* GRID */
.card-grid {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
}

/* CARD WITH BEHIND LAYER */
.card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    background: var(--sage-soft);
    border-radius: 26px;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* CARD TEXT */
.card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* PILLS */
.pill-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.pill-list a {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--sage-border);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.pill-list a:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* TAB SWITCH */
.tab-content {
    display: none;
}

.tab-content.active {
    display: block;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .finder-header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}



/* =======================
   NEWS SECTION (CSS)
   Uses your light theme:
   - Light background
   - Only headers dark
   ======================= */



.edu-news {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 72px 16px;
}

.edu-news__container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.edu-news__header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.edu-news__header h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    /* header dark */
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.edu-news__header p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.edu-news__actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.edu-news__viewall {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sage-deep);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.8);
}

.edu-news__viewall:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Search */
.edu-news__search {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 10px 10px;
    min-width: 320px;
}

.edu-news__search input {
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    background: transparent;
    width: 100%;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.edu-news__search button {
    border: none;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.8);
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 800;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.edu-news__search button:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Filters */
.edu-news__filters {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin: 18px 0 22px;
}

.news-filter {
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: 0.18s ease;
}

.news-filter:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.news-filter.is-active {
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.85);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-color: rgba(159, 179, 161, 0.6);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

/* Grid */
.edu-news__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 25px;
}

/* Card base */
.news-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Behind-card layer (soft) */
.news-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 24px;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Featured larger */
.news-card.is-featured {
    grid-row: span 2;
    padding: 18px;
}

.news-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.news-pill {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 900;
    padding: 7px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
    color: var(--text-soft);
    /* soft text */
}

.news-date {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.85);
}

.news-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    /* header dark */
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.news-card.is-featured .news-title {
    font-size: 22px;
}

.news-desc {
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    /* soft text */
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.news-card__footer {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.news-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--sage-deep);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
}

.news-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.news-source {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.8);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* CTA strip */
.edu-news__cta {
    margin-top: 22px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.edu-news__cta h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.edu-news__cta p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.edu-news__ctaform {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.edu-news__ctaform select,
.edu-news__ctaform input {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.95);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 600;
    outline: none;
}

.edu-news__ctaform button {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.95);
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.9);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.edu-news__ctaform button:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .edu-news__header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .edu-news__search {
        min-width: 100%;
    }

    .edu-news__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .news-card.is-featured {
        grid-row: auto;
    }

    .edu-news__cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
}


/* =========================
   UNIVERSITIES SLIDER (CSS)
   Light theme: light background, dark headers only
   ========================= */


.uni-section {
    background: var(--page-light);
    padding: 72px 16px;
}

.uni-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.uni-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.uni-header h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.uni-header p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Controls */
.uni-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.uni-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.uni-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
}

.uni-viewall {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sage-deep);
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
}

.uni-viewall:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Slider */
.uni-slider {
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.uni-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
    will-change: transform;
    padding: 6px;
}

/* Card + behind layer */
.uni-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 12px);
    /* 4 cards on desktop */
    position: relative;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.uni-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 24px;
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Photo */
.uni-photo {
    height: 150px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.7);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.uni-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Body */
.uni-body {
    padding: 14px;
}

.uni-body h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 900;
    /* header dark */
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.uni-body p {
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    /* soft text */
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.uni-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.uni-more:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
}

/* Dots */
.uni-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 16px;
}

.uni-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(159, 179, 161, 0.45);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.uni-dot.is-active {
    background: var(--yellow);
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.8);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .uni-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 11px);
    }

    /* 3 cards */
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .uni-header {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .uni-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 8px);
    }

    /* 2 cards */
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .uni-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }

    /* 1 card */
}

/* =========================
   COUNSELLING SECTION (CSS)
   Light background + sage theme
   Only headers dark
   ========================= */



.counsel {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 72px 16px;
}

.counsel__container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* LEFT IMAGE CARD */
.counsel__imageCard {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Behind card layer */
.counsel__imageCard::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -12px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 26px;
    z-index: -1;
}

.counsel__imageCard img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 360px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* RIGHT CONTENT */
.counsel__right h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    /* header dark */
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.counsel__right p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    /* soft text */
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    max-width: 560px;
}

/* LIST */
.counsel__list {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding: 0;
}

.counsel__list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Custom bullet */
.counsel__list li::before {
    content: "";
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.18);
    flex: 0 0 10px;
}

/* BUTTONS */
.counsel__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.counsel__btn {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: 0.18s ease;
}

.counsel__btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
}

/* Primary style (sage-deep) */
.counsel__btn.primary {
    background: var(--sage-deep);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(159, 179, 161, 0.6);
}

.counsel__btn.primary:hover {
    border-color: var(--yellow);
}

/* Ghost */
.counsel__btn.ghost {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .counsel__container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .counsel__imageCard img {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .counsel__right {
        text-align: left;
    }
}


/* =========================
   MBA SPECIALIZATIONS (Attractive)
   Sage theme + yellow accent
   Headers dark, body muted
   ========================= */

/* Section */
.spec {
    background: var(--page-light);
    padding: 86px 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle background blobs */
.spec::before,
.spec::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    filter: blur(0px);
    z-index: 0;
}

.spec::before {
    left: -160px;
    top: -120px;
}

.spec::after {
    right: -160px;
    bottom: -140px;
    opacity: .55;
}

.spec__wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 30px;
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Content */
.spec__kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.spec__kicker::before {
    content: "";
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.18);
}

.spec__title {
    font-size: 40px;
    font-weight: 950;
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.spec__lead {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 550;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Cards list */
.spec__cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.specCard {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 14px 14px;
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* behind layer for depth */
.specCard::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 22px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .7;
}

.specCard__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
    font-size: 20px;
    flex: 0 0 44px;
}

.specCard__text h3 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.specCard__text p {
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-weight: 560;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.specCard__arrow {
    margin-left: auto;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.specCard:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.specCard:hover .specCard__arrow {
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* CTA row */
.spec__ctaRow {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.spec__cta {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 950;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: .18s ease;
}

.spec__cta.primary {
    background: var(--sage-deep);
    border-color: rgba(159, 179, 161, 0.6);
    color: var(--white);
}

.spec__cta:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
}

/* Visual */
.spec__visual {
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
}

.spec__imageCard {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.spec__imageCard img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* badge on image */
.spec__badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.spec__badgeDot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Stats */
.spec__statRow {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.spec__stat {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 14px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.spec__stat::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 22px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .7;
}

.spec__statNum {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 950;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.spec__statText {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .spec__wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .spec__title {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .spec__visual {
        position: static;
    }

    .spec__imageCard img {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .spec__statRow {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .spec__statRow {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* =========================
   ELIGIBILITY (CSS)
   Sage theme + animations
   Dark headers only, muted text
   ========================= */

.eligibility {
    background: var(--);
    padding: 86px 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle background accents */
.eligibility::before,
.eligibility::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    z-index: 0;
}

.eligibility::before {
    left: -160px;
    top: -140px;
    opacity: .75;
}

.eligibility::after {
    right: -180px;
    bottom: -160px;
    opacity: .55;
}

.eligibility__wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 34px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* LEFT IMAGE CARD */
.eligibility__imageCard {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* behind layer */
.eligibility__imageCard::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.78);
    border-radius: 28px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .7;
}

.eligibility__imageCard img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Tag on image */
.eligibility__imageTag {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.eligibility__imageTag .dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.18);
}

/* RIGHT CONTENT */
.eligibility__kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.eligibility__kicker::before {
    content: "";
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.18);
}

.eligibility__title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 950;
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.eligibility__subtitle {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Cards */
.eligibility__cards {
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.eCard {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* behind layer */
.eCard::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 22px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .7;
}

.eIcon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    font-size: 20px;
    flex: 0 0 44px;
}

.eText h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 950;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.eText p {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 550;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Hover */
.eCard:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* CTA */
.eligibility__cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.eligibility__btn {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 950;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: .18s ease;
}

.eligibility__btn.primary {
    background: var(--sage-deep);
    border-color: rgba(159, 179, 161, 0.6);
    color: var(--white);
}

.eligibility__btn:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
}

/* =========================
   ANIMATIONS (reveal)
   ========================= */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
    transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
    transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}

.reveal.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Respect reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .reveal {
        transition: none;
        transform: none;
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .eligibility__wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .eligibility__imageCard img {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .eligibility__title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
}



.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
    transition:
        opacity 0.7s ease,
        transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(.21, .61, .35, 1);
    transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}


.eligibility__btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.eligibility__btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg,
            transparent,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
            transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

.eligibility__btn:hover::after {
    left: 120%;
}


/* =========================
   WHY CHOOSE SECTION
   Small, clean, premium
   ========================= */

.why-choose {
    background: var(--page-light);
    padding: 70px 16px;
    position: relative;
}

.why-choose__container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Header */
.why-choose__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.why-choose__header h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 950;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-choose__header p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Grid */
.why-choose__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

/* Card */
.why-card {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 18px;
    text-align: left;
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, border-color .18s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* behind layer */
.why-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 22px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .7;
}

/* Icon */
.why-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* Text */
.why-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 550;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Hover */
.why-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon {
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .why-choose__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .why-choose__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .why-choose__header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}


/* =========================
   FAQ SECTION (CSS)
   Sage theme + smooth animation
   Headers dark, body muted
   ========================= */
.faq {
    background: var(--page-light);
    padding: 86px 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq::before,
.faq::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    z-index: 0;
}

.faq::before {
    left: -170px;
    top: -150px;
    opacity: .7;
}

.faq::after {
    right: -190px;
    bottom: -170px;
    opacity: .55;
}

.faq__container {
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.faq__header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.faq__header h2 {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 950;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.faq__header p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* grid */
.faq__grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* details item */
.faqItem {
    position: relative;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* behind layer */
.faqItem::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -8px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 22px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .7;
}

.faqQ {
    list-style: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 16px 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* remove default marker */
.faqQ::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faqQ__text {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.faqQ__icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 950;
    transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}

/* answer */
.faqA {
    padding: 0 16px 16px 16px;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-weight: 550;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* open state */
.faqItem[open] .faqQ__icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* hover */
.faqItem:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.55);
}

/* CTA strip */
.faq__cta {
    margin-top: 18px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.faq__cta h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 950;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.faq__cta p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
}

.faq__btn {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 950;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(159, 179, 161, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid rgba(159, 179, 161, 0.6);
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* subtle shine on hover */
.faq__btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
    transition: left .6s ease;
}

.faq__btn:hover::after {
    left: 120%;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .faq__cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .faq__header h2 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
}


/* =========================
   FOOTER (CSS)
   Matches your screenshot layout
   Light background + sage + yellow accent
   ========================= */

.site-footer {
    background: #F7F5F0;
    /* soft warm-light like screenshot */
    padding: 64px 16px 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.8);
}

.footer__container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.7fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Brand */
.footer__brand {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer__brand img {
    width: 90px;
    height: 70px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    background: #fff;
}

/* Text */
.footer__text {
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-weight: 550;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Titles */
.footer__title {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 950;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

/* Quick links */
.footer__list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer__list a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-weight: 650;
}

.footer__list a:hover {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: var(--yellow);
    text-underline-offset: 6px;
}

/* Contact list */
.footer__contactList {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer__contactList li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-weight: 650;
}

.footer__contactList a {
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    text-decoration: none;
    word-break: break-word;
}

.footer__contactList a:hover {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: var(--yellow);
    text-underline-offset: 6px;
}

.sep {
    margin: 0 6px;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.6);
}

/* Icons */
.cIcon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    flex: 0 0 34px;
}

.cIcon svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
}

/* Social buttons */
.footer__social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.35);
    transition: transform .18s ease, border-color .18s ease, background .18s ease;
}

.social-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    fill: #F39A1E;
    /* warm orange like screenshot icons */
}

.social-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.75);
    background: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.26);
}

/* Bottom */
.footer__bottom {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 28px auto 0;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.75);
}

.footer__bottom p {
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.9);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .footer__container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .footer__text {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   REGISTER PAGE (CSS)
   Uses your existing variables:
   --page-light, --sage-soft, --sage-border, --sage-deep,
   --text-dark, --text-soft, --yellow, --white
   ========================================================= */

.register-page {
    background: var(--page-light);
}

/* HERO */
.reg-hero {
    padding: 70px 16px 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.reg-hero::before,
.reg-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    z-index: 0;
}

.reg-hero::before {
    left: -220px;
    top: -180px;
    opacity: .7;
}

.reg-hero::after {
    right: -220px;
    bottom: -220px;
    opacity: .55;
}

.reg-hero__wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.75fr;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.reg-hero__kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 950;
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.reg-hero__kicker::before {
    content: "";
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.18);
}

.reg-hero h1 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 950;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.reg-hero h1 span {
    color: var(--sage-deep);
}

.reg-hero p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
}

.reg-hero__chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.chip {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

/* hero mini card */
.reg-hero__miniCard {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 14px;
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
    position: relative;
}

.reg-hero__miniCard::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 22px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .7;
}

.miniStat {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.55);
}

.miniStat__num {
    font-weight: 950;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-size: 16px;
}

.miniStat__txt {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* BODY */
.reg-body {
    padding: 18px 16px 90px;
}

.reg-body__wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 0.65fr;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* FORM CARD */
.reg-formCard {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 18px;
    position: relative;
}

.reg-formCard::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 26px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .7;
}

.reg-block {
    padding: 14px 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.7);
}

.reg-block:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.reg-block__title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.reg-emoji {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
}

.reg-block h2 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 950;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Fields */
.reg-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}

.field {
    display: grid;
    gap: 8px;
}

.field--full {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.field span {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.field b {
    color: #D93025;
}

.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.95);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    padding: 12px 12px;
    color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.9);
    font-weight: 650;
    outline: none;
}

.field textarea {
    resize: vertical;
}

.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.16);
}

/* Exam pills */
.pillGroup {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

.pill input {
    accent-color: var(--yellow);
}

.pill span {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* consent */
.check {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.check input {
    margin-top: 3px;
    accent-color: var(--yellow);
}

/* submit */
.reg-submit {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 16px 10px 6px;
}

.reg-btn {
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 950;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.reg-btn.primary {
    background: var(--sage-deep);
    border-color: rgba(159, 179, 161, 0.6);
    color: var(--white);
}

.reg-btn:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
}

.reg-btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -120%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35), transparent);
    transition: left .6s ease;
}

.reg-btn:hover::after {
    left: 120%;
}

/* RIGHT SIDE */
.reg-side {
    display: grid;
    gap: 12px;
    position: sticky;
    top: 96px;
}

.sideCard {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 14px;
    position: relative;
}

.sideCard::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 24px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .7;
}

.sideCard h3 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 950;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.sideRow {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.7);
}

.sideRow:first-of-type {
    border-top: none;
}

.sideIcon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
}

.sideLabel {
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-size: 12px;
}

.sideLink {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.9);
    font-weight: 900;
}

.sideLink:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: var(--yellow);
    text-underline-offset: 6px;
}

.sideText {
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-weight: 650;
}

/* lists */
.sideList {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-weight: 650;
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* steps */
.steps {
    display: grid;
    gap: 10px;
}

.step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.55);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.85);
}

.stepNum {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.35);
    font-weight: 950;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.stepText {
    font-weight: 850;
    color: rgba(95, 111, 99, 0.95);
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .reg-hero__wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .reg-hero h1 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }

    .reg-body__wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .reg-side {
        position: static;
    }

    .reg-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


.about-page section {
    padding: 80px 16px;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
}

.about-hero {
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, .75);
    text-align: center;
}

.about-hero h1 {
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 950;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.about-hero p {
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 12px auto;
    color: var(--text-soft);
}

.about-highlights,
.mvv-grid,
.team-grid,
.why-grid,
.services-grid,
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 16px;
}

.about-highlights {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.mvv-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.why-grid,
.services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

.stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.highlight,
.mvv-card,
.team-card,
.why-card,
.service-card,
.stat-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, .9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 18px;
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.team-icon,
.mvv-icon {
    font-size: 30px;
}

.stat-card h3 {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 950;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

@media(max-width:900px) {

    .about-highlights,
    .mvv-grid,
    .team-grid,
    .why-grid,
    .services-grid,
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* =========================
   PAGE HERO with BACKGROUND IMAGE + texture + opacity
   ========================= */
.page-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 88px 16px;
    min-height: 260px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.75);
    background: #EEF3F0;
    /* fallback */
}

/* ✅ Background Image layer (ONLY this has opacity) */
.page-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url("../img/image.jpeg") center/cover no-repeat;
    /* ✅ path for assets/css/style.css */
    opacity: 0.40;
    /* adjust 0.15–0.35 */
    z-index: 0;
}

/* ✅ Soft tint + dotted texture overlay (keeps text readable) */
.page-hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(238, 243, 240, 0.85), rgba(238, 243, 240, 0.85)),
        radial-gradient(rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: auto, 18px 18px;
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 0;
}

.page-hero__inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.page-hero h1 {
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    font-size: 56px;
    font-weight: 950;
    color: #0E2A22;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.75);
}

.breadcrumb a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.75);
    font-weight: 750;
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #0E2A22;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-decoration-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
    text-underline-offset: 6px;
}

.crumb-sep {
    color: rgba(31, 31, 31, 0.55);
    font-weight: 900;
}

.breadcrumb .current {
    color: #0E2A22;
    font-weight: 950;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .page-hero {
        padding: 70px 16px;
    }

    .page-hero h1 {
        font-size: 38px;
    }

    .breadcrumb {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}


/* =========================
   PG COURSES PAGE
========================= */

.pg-section {
    background: var(--page-light);
    padding: 46px 0 86px;
}

/* pill bar */
.pg-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    max-width: 1100px;
}

.pg-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #40513B;
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #F5C400;
    font-weight: 950;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease, opacity .18s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.pg-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.pg-pill .arrow {
    font-weight: 950;
    opacity: .95;
}

/* intro card */
.pg-intro-card {
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.90);
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}

.pg-intro-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    background: rgba(231, 239, 231, 0.75);
    border-radius: 22px;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: .7;
}

.pg-intro-card h2 {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 950;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pg-intro-card p {
    color: var(--text-soft);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.pg-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.pg-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(204, 218, 204, 0.9);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 950;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: .18s ease;
}

.pg-btn.primary {
    background: var(--sage-deep);
    color: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(159, 179, 161, 0.6);
}

.pg-btn:hover {
    border-color: rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.85);
}

/* reveal animation */
.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
    transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
    transition-delay: var(--d, 0ms);
}

.reveal.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .pg-pill {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 11px 14px;
    }

    .pg-intro-card h2 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
}


@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 100vh;
        width: min(80vw, 320px);
        background: #fff;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 90px 20px 20px;
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 1000;
    }
}

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
        .nav-links {
            background:
                linear-gradient(rgba(128, 160, 124, 0.95),
                    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95)),
                url("assets/img/image.jpeg");
            background-repeat: repeat;
            background-size: 240px;
        }
    }



    .nav-links.is-open {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    .hamburger {
        position: relative;
        z-index: 1100;
        /* keep it above the menu */
    }

    body.no-scroll {
        overflow: hidden;
    }


/*------ Popup form css code -----*/
.popup-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.6);
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 9999;
    padding: 15px;
}

.popup-overlay.active {
    display: flex;
}

.popup-box {
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    animation: popupFade .3s ease;
}

.popup-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 10px;
    right: 14px;
    font-size: 26px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

@keyframes popupFade {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(.95); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}



/*----- Error code css -----*/

.error-msg {
    display: none;
    color: #d93025;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.field.error input,
.field.error select {
    border-color: #d93025;
}

.field.success input,
.field.success select {
    border-color: #1a9c5b;
}


/* =========================
   NOTICE MARQUEE
========================= */

.notice-marquee {
    width: 100%;
    background: #40513B; /* primary dark green */
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(245, 196, 0, 0.9); /* subtle gold accent */
    z-index: 999;
}

.notice-marquee marquee {
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.notice-marquee strong {
    color: #F5C400; /* gold highlight */
}

/* Mobile tweak */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .notice-marquee {
        font-size: 13px;
        padding: 6px 0;
    }
}


/* =========================
   FOOTER BRAND TEXT
========================= */

.footer__brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer__brand img {
    width: 80px; /* adjust if needed */
    height: auto;
}

.footer__brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.footer__brand-main {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #000;
}

.footer__brand-sub {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #000; /* gold accent */
}