@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

/* ==========================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM & CUSTOM PROPERTIES (TOKENS)
   ========================================== */
:root {
  --bg-deep: #050505;
  --bg-charcoal: #0b0b0b;
  --bg-navy: #07111f;
  --bg-card: rgba(15, 22, 36, 0.4);
  --bg-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  
  --accent-blue: #0066ff;
  --accent-cyan: #00f2fe;
  --accent-purple: #9d4edd;
  
  --accent-blue-glow: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.15);
  --accent-cyan-glow: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15);
  --accent-purple-glow: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
  
  --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  --border-glow-blue: rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.3);
  --border-glow-cyan: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
  --border-glow-purple: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.3);
  
  --text-white: #ffffff;
  --text-muted: #a3a3a3;
  --text-dimmed: #737373;
  
  --font-primary: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  --font-secondary: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  
  --transition-smooth: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
  
  --max-width: 1400px;
}

/* ==========================================
   RESET & GLOBAL STYLES
   ========================================== */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-deep);
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Glowing Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--bg-deep);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-purple));
  border-radius: 4px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================
   BACKGROUND CANVAS & OVERLAYS
   ========================================== */
#canvas-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: -3;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

#bg-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transform: scale(1.05); /* Extra room for parallax movements */
  transition: transform 0.1s linear;
}

.bg-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: -2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
    rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.5) 0%, 
    rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.7) 40%, 
    rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.9) 100%);
  transition: background 0.5s ease;
}

.blur-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%);
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,1) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.8) 100%);
}

/* ==========================================
   CUSTOM CURSOR & EFFECTS
   ========================================== */
.custom-cursor {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  mix-blend-mode: difference;
  transition: width 0.3s ease, height 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

#cursor-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
}

/* Hovering active state */
.custom-cursor.active {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  mix-blend-mode: normal;
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.6);
}

/* ==========================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 2rem;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
  background: rgba(5, 5, 5, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15);
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.logo span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.logo-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-cyan);
  display: inline-block;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-blue));
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-cyan);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-btn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-purple));
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nav-btn::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2), transparent);
  transition: 0.5s;
}

.nav-btn:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.nav-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-blue));
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 4px;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-white);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Hamburger active animation */
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================
   TYPOGRAPHY & UTILITIES
   ========================================== */
.section {
  padding: 8rem 2rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.section-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.section-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 40%, var(--accent-cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Button UI Components */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-purple));
  color: var(--text-white);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-blue));
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Glassmorphism Card Style */
.glass-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.glass-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8rem 2rem 4rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-badge {
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.1);
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-badge i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 4.8rem;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}

.hero-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 40%, var(--accent-cyan) 70%, var(--accent-blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

/* Floating Language Badges */
.hero-badges-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.floating-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.floating-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.05);
  border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15);
}

.floating-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Orbiting Globe Section */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
}

.globe-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
}

#globe-canvas {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.orbiting-element {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.orbiting-element img {
  width: 18px;
  height: 12px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Floating Language Cards */
.floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  z-index: 3;
}

.fc-1 {
  top: 10%;
  left: 5%;
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.fc-2 {
  bottom: 12%;
  right: 5%;
  animation: float 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.floating-card i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.floating-card-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.floating-card-info p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Float Keyframe */
@keyframes float {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}

/* ==========================================
   STATS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.stats {
  padding: 4rem 2rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 10%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-cyan), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff, var(--accent-cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ==========================================
   POPULAR COURSES SECTION
   ========================================== */
.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

/* Center the 7th course on desktop 3-column grid */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .courses-grid > *:nth-child(7) {
    grid-column: 2 / span 1;
  }
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 2.2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  perspective: 1000px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transform: perspective(1000px) rotateX(0deg) rotateY(0deg) scale3d(1, 1, 1);
}

.course-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-glow-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15);
  z-index: 10;
}

.course-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(800px circle at var(--x, 0px) var(--y, 0px), rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08), transparent 40%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.course-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transform: translateZ(20px);
}

.course-icon-box {
  width: 55px;
  height: 55px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.course-icon-box i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.course-card:hover .course-icon-box {
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.course-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
}

.course-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  transform: translateZ(30px);
}

.course-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  min-height: 60px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  transform: translateZ(20px);
}

.course-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  transform: translateZ(25px);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.course-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dimmed);
}

.course-meta-item i {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.course-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.course-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.course-btn:hover {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

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

/* ==========================================
   WHY CHOOSE MFL SECTION
   ========================================== */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.feature-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.01) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem 2.2rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(300px circle at top right, rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.05), transparent);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--border-glow-purple);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.1);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.2);
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.1);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent-purple);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrapper {
  background: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(157, 78, 221, 0.4);
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(5deg);
}

.feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.feature-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================
   STUDY ABROAD SECTION
   ========================================== */
.countries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.country-card {
  height: 380px;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.country-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  filter: brightness(0.6) contrast(1.1);
}

.country-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(5,5,5,0.1) 0%, rgba(5,5,5,0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.country-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
}

.country-card:hover .country-image {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter: brightness(0.7) contrast(1.1);
}

.country-flag-box {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  display: flex;
}

.country-flag-box img {
  width: 32px;
  height: 20px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.country-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 2.2rem;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.country-name {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.country-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.country-card:hover .country-desc {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ==========================================
   STUDENT SUCCESS STORIES (CAROUSEL)
   ========================================== */
.carousel-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-track-wrapper {
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.carousel-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 3.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card i.quote-icon {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2), rgba(0, 102, 255, 0.05));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  position: absolute;
  top: 2rem;
  left: 3rem;
  font-family: 'Outfit';
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-charcoal);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.author-avatar i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--text-dimmed);
}

.author-avatar img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.author-info {
  text-align: left;
}

.author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.author-meta {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Carousel controls */
.carousel-btn-control {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--text-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-btn-control:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.25);
}

.carousel-btn-prev {
  left: -25px;
}

.carousel-btn-next {
  right: -25px;
}

.carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.carousel-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.carousel-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  width: 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================
   LEARNING PROCESS TIMELINE
   ========================================== */
.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 2rem 0;
}

.timeline-line-bg {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  width: 2px;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.timeline-line-progress {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  width: 2px;
  height: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent-cyan), var(--accent-blue), var(--accent-purple));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--accent-cyan);
  transition: height 0.1s ease-out;
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
  width: 50%;
  z-index: 3;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
  align-self: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-left: 50%;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
  margin-right: 50%;
}

.timeline-node {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-deep);
  border: 4px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.5rem;
  right: -12px;
  z-index: 4;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-node {
  left: -12px;
  right: auto;
}

.timeline-item.active .timeline-node {
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--accent-cyan);
}

.timeline-card-wrapper {
  width: 90%;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-card-wrapper {
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-card-wrapper {
  padding-right: 2rem;
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-step {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================
   GALLERY SECTION (MASONRY)
   ========================================== */
.gallery-masonry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  display: block;
}

.gallery-hover {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(7, 17, 31, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 2;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.gallery-hover i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-hover h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-hover i,
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-hover h4 {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Masonry sizing variations */
.gi-tall {
  grid-row: span 2;
  height: 520px;
}
.gi-normal {
  height: 250px;
}
.gi-wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
  height: 250px;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(5,5,5,0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: none;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.lightbox.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 80%;
  max-height: 80%;
}

.lightbox-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 80vh;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.lightbox-caption {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ========================================== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 4rem;
}

.contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.contact-card-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-icon-wrapper {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.1);
}

.contact-icon-wrapper i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.contact-details h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-details p {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-details a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-details a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* Contact Form UI */
.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-white);
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

textarea.form-input {
  min-height: 150px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.25rem;
  top: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-dimmed);
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Floating Label Logic */
.form-input:focus ~ .form-label,
.form-input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .form-label {
  top: -0.6rem;
  left: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-charcoal);
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Floating label for select — always floated since select always shows text */
select.form-input ~ .form-label {
  top: -0.6rem;
  left: 0.8rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--bg-charcoal);
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  color: var(--text-dimmed);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

select.form-input:valid ~ .form-label,
select.form-input:focus ~ .form-label {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.1);
}

/* Styled Select — force dark bg & white text always */
select.form-input {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: #0d1117;
  color: var(--text-white);
  padding-right: 2.5rem; /* room for arrow */
}

select.form-input option {
  background-color: #0d1117;
  color: var(--text-white);
}

select.form-input option:disabled {
  color: var(--text-dimmed);
}

/* Dropdown arrow */
.form-group-select {
  position: relative;
}

.form-group-select::after {
  content: '▼';
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  position: absolute;
  right: 1.25rem;
  top: 1.35rem; /* aligned to input vertical center */
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.form-group-select:focus-within::after {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.form-submit-btn {
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* Success notification message styling */
.form-response-msg {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.form-response-msg.success {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: #10b981;
}

.form-response-msg.error {
  display: block;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.3);
  color: #ef4444;
}

/* ==========================================
   WHATSAPP FLOATING WIDGET
   ========================================== */
.whatsapp-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 999;
  background: #25d366;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  font-size: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  animation: whatsapp-bounce 4s infinite alternate;
}

.whatsapp-widget:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(10deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
}

.whatsapp-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  opacity: 0.6;
  z-index: -1;
  animation: whatsapp-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes whatsapp-bounce {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes whatsapp-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.6; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.6); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================== */
.footer {
  background: rgba(5,5,5,0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  padding: 6rem 2rem 2rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-top {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.social-link {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--bg-glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent-cyan);
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
}

.footer-title {
  font-family: var(--font-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  position: relative;
}

.footer-title::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-cyan);
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-link a {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-link a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.map-placeholder {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 180px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  position: relative;
}

.map-placeholder iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  filter: grayscale(1) invert(0.9) contrast(1.2);
}

.footer-divider {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--border-glass), var(--accent-cyan), var(--border-glass), transparent);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.footer-bottom {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-copy {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dimmed);
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-legal a {
  font-family: var(--font-secondary);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-dimmed);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-cyan);
}

/* ==========================================
   MOBILE BURGER DRAWER (MENU) & RESPONSIVE
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .hero-content {
    align-items: center;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
  }
  .hero-subtitle {
    margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-badges-container {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .hero-visual {
    height: 400px;
  }
  .globe-wrapper {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
  }
  .courses-grid,
  .features-grid,
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .courses-grid > *:nth-child(7) {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 400px;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(11, 11, 11, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
    padding: 3rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 1000;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  }
  .nav-menu.open {
    right: 0;
  }
  .nav-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .section {
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .stat-number {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .courses-grid,
  .features-grid,
  .countries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .courses-grid > *:nth-child(7) {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
  .timeline-line-bg,
  .timeline-line-progress {
    left: 20px;
  }
  .timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: flex-start !important;
    margin-left: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 45px;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  }
  .timeline-node {
    left: 10px !important;
    right: auto !important;
  }
  .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-card-wrapper {
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: left;
  }
  .timeline-card-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 !important;
  }
  .gallery-masonry {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gi-tall, .gi-wide, .gi-normal {
    grid-column: span 1 !important;
    grid-row: span 1 !important;
    height: 250px !important;
  }
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}