/* ============================================
   QuadElite — Blue & Gold Design System
   Font: Poppins (Google Fonts)
============================================ */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&display=swap');

:root {
    --blue-900: #0b1340;
    --blue-800: #1a237e;
    --blue-700: #283593;
    --blue-600: #3949ab;
    --blue-500: #5c6bc0;
    --blue-100: #e8eaf6;
    --blue-50:  #f0f2ff;
    --gold-500: #da9127;
    --gold-400: #da9127;
    --gold-600: #b87820;
    --gold-700: #a07800;
    --gold-100: #fdf0dc;
    --white:    #ffffff;
    --gray-900: #0f172a;
    --gray-800: #1e293b;
    --gray-700: #334155;
    --gray-600: #475569;
    --gray-500: #64748b;
    --gray-400: #94a3b8;
    --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
    --gray-200: #e2e8f0;
    --gray-100: #f8fafc;
    --primary-color: #1a237e;
    --text-dark: #0f172a;
    --text-light: #64748b;
    --success:   #15803d;
    --success-bg:#dcfce7;
    --danger:    #b91c1c;
    --danger-bg: #fee2e2;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(11,19,64,.07),0 2px 8px rgba(11,19,64,.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(11,19,64,.10),0 2px 6px rgba(11,19,64,.07);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(11,19,64,.14),0 4px 12px rgba(11,19,64,.08);
    --shadow-xl: 0 20px 60px rgba(11,19,64,.18),0 8px 24px rgba(11,19,64,.12);
    --shadow-gold: 0 4px 20px rgba(218,145,39,.35);
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 18px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
    --transition: 0.25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}

/* -- RESET & BASE -- */
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;font-size:16px}
body{font-family:'Poppins',system-ui,-apple-system,sans-serif;line-height:1.6;color:var(--gray-900);background:var(--white);overflow-x:hidden}

h1,h2,h3,h4,h5,h6{font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;font-weight:700;line-height:1.2;margin-bottom:1rem;color:var(--gray-900);letter-spacing:-.01em}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.6rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(1.7rem,4vw,2.6rem)}
h3{font-size:clamp(1.1rem,2.5vw,1.45rem)}
h4{font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600}
p{margin-bottom:1rem;line-height:1.8;color:var(--gray-700);font-size:.97rem}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit;transition:var(--transition)}
img{max-width:100%;height:auto;display:block}
strong{color:var(--blue-800);font-weight:600}

.container{width:100%;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
@media(min-width:768px){.container{padding:0 48px}}
.section-padding{padding:88px 0}
@media(max-width:768px){.section-padding{padding:60px 0}}
.bg-light{background:var(--gray-100)}
.bg-blue{background:var(--blue-800)}
.text-gold{color:var(--gold-600)}
.text-blue{color:var(--blue-800)}
.text-center{text-align:center}

/* -- NAVBAR -- */
.navbar{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-900) 0%,var(--blue-800) 100%);box-shadow:0 2px 24px rgba(11,19,64,.35);position:sticky;top:0;z-index:1000;border-bottom:2px solid rgba(245,197,24,.18)}
.navbar-content{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:.35rem 0}
.navbar-logo img{height:75px;transition:var(--transition);filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.25))}
.navbar-logo:hover img{transform:scale(1.04)}
.navbar-menu{display:flex;list-style:none;gap:.05rem;align-items:center;flex-wrap:nowrap}
.nav-link{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-weight:500;font-size:.8rem;padding:.42rem .6rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);transition:var(--transition);position:relative;letter-spacing:.02em;white-space:nowrap;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif}
.nav-link::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:0;left:50%;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold-400);transition:var(--transition);transform:translateX(-50%);border-radius:2px}
.nav-link:hover{color:var(--gold-400)}
.nav-link:hover::after,.nav-link.active::after{width:70%}
.nav-link.active{color:var(--gold-400);font-weight:600}
.navbar-toggle{display:none;flex-direction:column;gap:5px;background:transparent;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:10px}
.navbar-toggle span{width:24px;height:2px;background:white;border-radius:3px;transition:var(--transition)}
.navbar-toggle.active span:nth-child(1){transform:rotate(45deg) translate(7px,7px)}
.navbar-toggle.active span:nth-child(2){opacity:0}
.navbar-toggle.active span:nth-child(3){transform:rotate(-45deg) translate(6px,-6px)}
.navbar-menu .btn{padding:8px 16px;font-size:.78rem;border-radius:var(--radius-md);white-space:nowrap}
@media(max-width:1100px){.nav-link{font-size:.76rem;padding:.38rem .48rem}.navbar-menu .btn{padding:7px 13px;font-size:.76rem}}

/* -- BUTTONS -- */
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.45rem;padding:12px 30px;border-radius:var(--radius-lg);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-align:center;cursor:pointer;border:2px solid transparent;transition:var(--transition);letter-spacing:.02em;position:relative;overflow:hidden;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif}
.btn-primary{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--blue-900);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold);border-color:transparent;font-weight:700}
.btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(213,168,0,.5);filter:brightness(1.08)}
.btn-outline{background:transparent;border-color:var(--gold-500);color:var(--gold-700)}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--blue-900);transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-gold)}
.btn-blue{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-700),var(--blue-800));color:white;border-color:transparent;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.btn-blue:hover{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-600),var(--blue-700));transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.btn-white{background:white;color:var(--blue-800);border-color:white;font-weight:700}
.btn-white:hover{background:var(--gold-100);color:var(--blue-900);transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-outline-white{background:transparent;border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);color:white;font-weight:500}
.btn-outline-white:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border-color:white;transform:translateY(-2px)}
.btn-lg{padding:15px 40px;font-size:1rem}
.btn-sm{padding:8px 20px;font-size:.82rem}

/* -- HERO -- */
.hero{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-900) 0%,var(--blue-800) 55%,var(--blue-700) 100%);color:white;padding:120px 0 100px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.hero::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at 65% 40%,rgba(245,197,24,.09) 0%,transparent 55%);pointer-events:none}
.hero::after{display:none}
.hero-content{position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;animation:fadeInUp .8s ease}
.hero-eyebrow{display:inline-block;background:rgba(245,197,24,.14);border:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.38);color:var(--gold-400);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.75rem;padding:.45rem 1.2rem;border-radius:30px;margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif}
.hero-title{font-size:clamp(2.4rem,6vw,4.2rem);margin-bottom:1.5rem;text-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.2);color:white;font-weight:800;line-height:1.1}
.hero-title span{color:var(--gold-400)}
.hero-subtitle{font-size:clamp(1rem,2vw,1.15rem);margin-bottom:.75rem;opacity:.9;line-height:1.8;color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);max-width:660px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-weight:300}
.hero-buttons{display:flex;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:2.25rem}
@media(max-width:768px){.hero{padding:80px 0 70px}.hero::after{display:none}.hero-buttons{flex-direction:column;align-items:center}.hero-buttons .btn{width:100%;max-width:300px}}

/* -- PAGE HEADER -- */
.page-header{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-900) 0%,var(--blue-800) 100%);color:white;padding:90px 0 60px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.page-header::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(245,197,24,.07),transparent 65%);pointer-events:none}
.page-header::after{display:none}
.page-header h1,.page-header h2,.page-header h3{position:relative;z-index:1;text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.2);margin-bottom:.75rem;color:white !important}
.page-header p{position:relative;z-index:1;font-size:1.1rem;opacity:.85;margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88) !important;font-weight:300}

/* -- SECTION HEADERS -- */
.section-header{text-align:center;margin-bottom:3.5rem}
.section-label{display:block;background:var(--gold-100);color:var(--gold-700);font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.38rem 1rem;border-radius:30px;margin-bottom:.9rem;border:1px solid rgba(201,168,0,.28);width:fit-content;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif}
.section-title{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem);color:var(--blue-900);margin-bottom:.75rem;position:relative;display:block;font-weight:700}
.section-title::after{content:'';position:absolute;bottom:-10px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);width:48px;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-500),var(--gold-600));border-radius:3px}
.section-subtitle{font-size:1rem;color:var(--gray-500);max-width:560px;margin:1.5rem auto 0;line-height:1.8;font-weight:300}

/* -- STATS -- */
.stats-section{background:var(--white);padding:0 0 72px;margin-top:-2px}
.stats-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(200px,1fr));gap:1.25rem;max-width:1200px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
@media(min-width:768px){.stats-grid{padding:0 48px}}
.stat-card{background:var(--white);padding:2.25rem 1.75rem;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);text-align:center;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transition:var(--transition);border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.stat-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue-800),var(--gold-500))}
.stat-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);border-color:var(--gold-500)}
.stat-number{font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.2rem);font-weight:800;color:var(--blue-800);margin-bottom:.35rem;line-height:1;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif}
.stat-label{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--gray-500);font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px}
@media(max-width:768px){.stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}}

/* -- FEATURES -- */
.features-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(250px,1fr));gap:1.5rem;margin-top:2.5rem}
.feature-card{background:var(--white);padding:2.25rem 1.75rem;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:var(--transition);text-align:center;border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200)}
.feature-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:var(--gold-500)}
.feature-icon{font-size:3rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem;display:inline-block;line-height:1}
.feature-card h3{color:var(--blue-800);margin-bottom:.6rem;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:600}
.feature-card p{color:var(--gray-600);line-height:1.75;margin:0;font-size:.9rem}

/* -- DESTINATIONS -- */
.destinations-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(270px,1fr));gap:1.5rem;margin-top:2.5rem}
.destination-card{position:relative;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transition:var(--transition);height:310px;cursor:pointer}
.destination-card::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(11,19,64,.08) 0%,rgba(11,19,64,.72) 100%);transition:var(--transition)}
.destination-card:hover{transform:scale(1.02);box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl)}
.destination-image{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.5s ease}
.destination-card:hover .destination-image{transform:scale(1.08)}
.destination-overlay{position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;padding:1.5rem;z-index:1;color:white}
.destination-tag{display:inline-block;background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--blue-900);padding:.25rem .8rem;border-radius:var(--radius-sm);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:.5rem;letter-spacing:.5px}
.destination-overlay h3{font-size:1.5rem;margin-bottom:.35rem;text-shadow:0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.35);font-weight:700;color:white}
@media(max-width:768px){.destinations-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.destination-card{height:260px}}

/* -- REGION CARDS -- */
.region-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transition:var(--transition);border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200)}
.region-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);border-color:var(--gold-500)}
.region-card-header{position:relative;height:180px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-800),var(--blue-600))}
.region-card-header img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;opacity:.65;transition:.5s ease}
.region-card:hover .region-card-header img{transform:scale(1.06)}
.region-card-header-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:1rem;text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(11,19,64,.18),rgba(11,19,64,.52))}
.region-card-header-overlay h3{color:white;font-size:1.65rem;text-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.35);margin-bottom:.4rem;font-weight:700}
.region-tag{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--blue-900);padding:.25rem .8rem;border-radius:20px;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700}
.region-card-body{padding:1.5rem}
.region-count-badge{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-800),var(--blue-700));color:white;padding:.9rem;border-radius:var(--radius-md);text-align:center;margin-bottom:1.1rem}
.region-count-badge .count{font-size:2rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--gold-400);display:block;line-height:1}
.region-count-badge .label{font-size:.78rem;opacity:.82;margin-top:.2rem}

/* -- COLLEGE CARDS -- */
.colleges-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(320px,1fr));gap:1.75rem;margin-top:2rem}
.college-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transition:var(--transition);border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200)}
.college-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);border-color:var(--gold-500)}
.college-image{width:100%;height:190px;object-fit:cover;transition:.5s ease}
.college-card:hover .college-image{transform:scale(1.04)}
.college-img-placeholder{height:190px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-800),var(--blue-600));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:3.5rem}
.college-content{padding:1.5rem}
.college-name{font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--blue-900);margin-bottom:.35rem;font-weight:700}
.college-location{color:var(--gray-500);font-size:.88rem;margin-bottom:.9rem}
.college-badge{position:absolute;top:12px;right:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-400),var(--gold-600));color:var(--blue-900);padding:.3rem .8rem;border-radius:20px;font-weight:700;font-size:.72rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.college-programs{background:var(--blue-50);padding:.9rem;border-radius:var(--radius-md);margin-bottom:.9rem;border-left:3px solid var(--blue-600)}
.college-programs .label{font-weight:700;color:var(--blue-800);font-size:.72rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;margin-bottom:.35rem}
.college-programs .value{color:var(--gray-700);font-size:.86rem;line-height:1.6}
.college-meta{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:.6rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem;padding:.9rem;background:var(--blue-800);border-radius:var(--radius-md)}
.meta-item{text-align:center}
.meta-label{font-size:.62rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.5px;margin-bottom:.15rem}
.meta-value{font-size:.86rem;color:white;font-weight:600}
.college-actions{display:flex;gap:.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap}
.college-actions .btn{flex:1;min-width:110px;text-align:center}
@media(max-width:768px){.colleges-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* -- TOP UNIVERSITIES -- */
.top-uni-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.35rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200);transition:var(--transition);display:flex;align-items:flex-start;gap:.9rem}
.top-uni-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold-500);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.top-uni-rank{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-800),var(--blue-600));color:var(--gold-400);width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:800;font-size:.9rem;flex-shrink:0}
.top-uni-info h4{color:var(--blue-900);margin-bottom:.2rem;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600}
.top-uni-info p{color:var(--gray-500);font-size:.8rem;margin:0}
.top-uni-info .tag{display:inline-block;background:var(--gold-100);color:var(--blue-800);padding:.18rem .6rem;border-radius:20px;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;margin-top:.35rem;border:1px solid rgba(201,168,0,.22)}

/* -- FORMS -- */
.form-container{max-width:840px;margin:0 auto;background:var(--white);padding:2.75rem;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border:1px solid var(--gray-200)}
.form-section-title{font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue-800);padding:.65rem 1rem;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-50),var(--gold-100));border-left:3px solid var(--gold-500);border-radius:0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;margin-bottom:1.35rem;letter-spacing:.01em}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.35rem}
.form-group{margin-bottom:0}
.form-group.full-width{grid-column:1/-1}
.form-label{display:block;margin-bottom:.45rem;color:var(--gray-800);font-weight:600;font-size:.83rem;letter-spacing:.01em}
.form-label.required::after{content:' *';color:var(--danger)}
.form-input,.form-select,.form-textarea{width:100%;padding:.82rem 1rem;border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200);border-radius:var(--radius-md);font-size:.93rem;font-family:'Poppins',inherit;transition:var(--transition);background:var(--white);color:var(--gray-900)}
.form-input:focus,.form-select:focus,.form-textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue-700);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(26,35,126,.09)}
.form-input:hover,.form-select:hover,.form-textarea:hover{border-color:var(--gray-300)}
.form-input.error,.form-select.error,.form-textarea.error{border-color:var(--danger)}
.field-error{color:var(--danger);font-size:.78rem;margin-top:.28rem;display:block}
.form-textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:115px}
.form-submit,.form-button{width:100%;padding:1rem;font-size:1rem;margin-top:1.35rem}
.success-message{background:var(--success-bg);color:var(--success);padding:1.1rem 1.35rem;border-radius:var(--radius-md);margin-bottom:1.35rem;border-left:3px solid var(--success);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem}
.error-message{background:var(--danger-bg);color:var(--danger);padding:1.1rem 1.35rem;border-radius:var(--radius-md);margin-bottom:1.35rem;border-left:3px solid var(--danger);font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem}
@media(max-width:768px){.form-container{padding:1.75rem 1.1rem}.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* -- BLOG -- */
.blog-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(320px,1fr));gap:1.75rem;margin-top:2rem}
.blog-card{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transition:var(--transition);border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200)}
.blog-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);border-color:var(--gold-500)}
.blog-image{width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;transition:.5s ease}
.blog-card:hover .blog-image{transform:scale(1.04)}
.blog-content{padding:1.5rem}
.blog-meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;margin-bottom:.9rem;font-size:.8rem}
.blog-category{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--blue-900);padding:.25rem .8rem;border-radius:20px;font-weight:700;font-size:.72rem}
.blog-date{color:var(--gray-400);font-weight:400}
.blog-content h3{font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:.65rem;color:var(--blue-900);line-height:1.45;font-weight:600}
.blog-content p{color:var(--gray-600);margin-bottom:1.1rem;line-height:1.75;font-size:.9rem}
@media(max-width:768px){.blog-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* -- SERVICES -- */
.services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(270px,1fr));gap:1.75rem;margin-top:2rem}
.service-card{background:var(--white);padding:2rem;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transition:var(--transition);border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200);position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.service-card::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue-800),var(--gold-500));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:var(--transition)}
.service-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);border-color:var(--gold-500)}
.service-icon{font-size:2.75rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem;display:inline-block;line-height:1}
.service-card h3{color:var(--blue-900);margin-bottom:.65rem;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700}
.service-card>p{color:var(--gray-600);line-height:1.75;margin-bottom:1.1rem;font-size:.9rem}
.service-features{list-style:none;padding:0}
.service-features li{padding:.5rem 0 .5rem 1.6rem;position:relative;color:var(--gray-700);border-bottom:1px solid var(--gray-100);font-size:.88rem;line-height:1.6}
.service-features li:last-child{border-bottom:none}
.service-features li::before{content:"?";position:absolute;left:0;color:var(--gold-600);font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem}
.process-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:1.5rem;margin-top:2rem}
.process-step{text-align:center;padding:1.75rem 1.25rem;background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius-xl);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:var(--transition);border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200)}
.process-step:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:var(--gold-500)}
.step-number{width:56px;height:56px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-800),var(--blue-600));color:var(--gold-400);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:800;margin:0 auto 1.1rem;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(26,35,126,.28)}
.process-step h3{color:var(--blue-900);font-size:.92rem;margin-bottom:.45rem;font-weight:600}
.process-step p{color:var(--gray-600);font-size:.83rem;margin:0;line-height:1.65}

/* -- FAQ -- */
.faq-category{margin-bottom:2.75rem}
.faq-category-title{color:var(--blue-900);font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:1.35rem;padding-bottom:.65rem;border-bottom:2px solid var(--gold-500);display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.65rem}
.faq-item{background:var(--white);border-radius:var(--radius-md);margin-bottom:.6rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200);overflow:hidden;transition:var(--transition)}
.faq-item:hover{border-color:var(--blue-500)}
.faq-item.active{border-color:var(--blue-700);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md)}
.faq-question{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:1.1rem 1.35rem;cursor:pointer;gap:.9rem}
.faq-question h3{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--blue-900);margin:0;font-weight:600;flex:1;line-height:1.5}
.faq-toggle{width:28px;height:28px;background:var(--blue-800);color:var(--gold-400);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:1.2rem;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0;transition:var(--transition)}
.faq-item.active .faq-toggle{background:var(--gold-500);color:var(--blue-900);transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq-answer{display:none;padding:0 1.35rem 1.1rem;color:var(--gray-700);line-height:1.8;font-size:.9rem}
.faq-answer p{margin:0}

/* -- NEWSLETTER -- */
.newsletter-box{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-900),var(--blue-800));padding:3.25rem;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);text-align:center;color:white;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.newsletter-box::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(245,197,24,.07),transparent 65%);pointer-events:none}
.newsletter-box h2{color:white;margin-bottom:.65rem;position:relative;z-index:1}
.newsletter-box p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);margin-bottom:1.6rem;position:relative;z-index:1;font-weight:300}
.newsletter-form{display:flex;gap:.9rem;max-width:480px;margin:0 auto;flex-wrap:wrap;position:relative;z-index:1}
.newsletter-form input{flex:1;min-width:190px;padding:.88rem 1.15rem;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:white;font-size:.92rem;font-family:'Poppins',sans-serif;backdrop-filter:blur(4px)}
.newsletter-form input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.newsletter-form input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold-500);background:rgba(255,255,255,.14)}

/* -- CONTACT CTA -- */
.contact-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-900),var(--blue-800));padding:3.25rem;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);text-align:center;color:white}
.contact-cta h2{color:white;margin-bottom:.65rem}
.contact-cta p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);margin-bottom:1.6rem;font-weight:300}

/* -- VALUES -- */
.values-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(230px,1fr));gap:1.75rem;margin-top:2rem}
.value-card{background:var(--white);padding:2rem;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);transition:var(--transition);border:1.5px solid var(--gray-200);text-align:center}
.value-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl);border-color:var(--gold-500)}
.value-card h3{color:var(--blue-900);margin-bottom:.65rem;font-weight:700}
.value-card p{color:var(--gray-600);line-height:1.75;margin:0;font-size:.9rem}
/* Value cards with dark bg override */
.value-card[style*="background:linear-gradient"] h3,
.value-card[style*="background: linear-gradient"] h3{color:white !important}
.value-card[style*="background:linear-gradient"] p,
.value-card[style*="background: linear-gradient"] p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.88) !important}

/* -- CTA SECTION -- */
.cta-section{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-900) 0%,var(--blue-800) 100%);color:white;padding:90px 0;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta-section::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,rgba(245,197,24,.08),transparent 65%);pointer-events:none}
.cta-section h2{color:white;margin-bottom:.9rem;position:relative;z-index:1;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.6rem)}
.cta-section p{font-size:1.05rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);margin-bottom:2.25rem;position:relative;z-index:1;max-width:560px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;font-weight:300}
.cta-buttons{display:flex;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;position:relative;z-index:1}
@media(max-width:768px){.cta-section{padding:64px 0}.cta-buttons{flex-direction:column;align-items:center}.cta-buttons .btn{width:100%;max-width:300px}}

/* -- FOOTER -- */
.footer{background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--blue-900) 0%,#060d26 100%);color:white;padding:68px 0 22px;position:relative}
.footer::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-600),var(--gold-400),var(--gold-600))}
.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(210px,1fr));gap:2.75rem;margin-bottom:2.75rem}
.footer-col h4{color:var(--gold-400);margin-bottom:1.1rem;font-size:.9rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.5px;text-transform:uppercase}
.footer-logo{margin-bottom:1.1rem;filter:brightness(0) invert(1)}
.footer-col p{opacity:.75;line-height:1.8;font-size:.88rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);font-weight:300}
.footer-links{list-style:none}
.footer-links li{margin-bottom:.5rem}
.footer-links a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);transition:var(--transition);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:300}
.footer-links a:hover{color:var(--gold-400);transform:translateX(4px)}
.footer-bottom{text-align:center;padding-top:1.75rem;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);color:rgba(255,255,255,.45);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:300}
@media(max-width:768px){.footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.75rem}}

/* -- DARK SECTION OVERRIDES -- */
.hero h1,.hero h2,.hero h3,.hero h4,
.page-header h1,.page-header h2,.page-header h3,.page-header h4,
.cta-section h1,.cta-section h2,.cta-section h3,
.newsletter-box h1,.newsletter-box h2,.newsletter-box h3,
.contact-cta h1,.contact-cta h2,.contact-cta h3,
.dark-section h1,.dark-section h2,.dark-section h3,.dark-section h4{color:white !important}
.dark-section p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85) !important}
.dark-section .section-title{color:white !important}
.dark-section .section-subtitle{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78) !important}
.page-header .section-title,.cta-section .section-title,.newsletter-box .section-title,.contact-cta .section-title,.dark-section .section-title{color:#fff !important}
.page-header .section-subtitle,.cta-section .section-subtitle,.dark-section .section-subtitle{color:rgba(255,255,255,.82) !important}
.page-header .section-label,.cta-section .section-label,.dark-section .section-label{color:var(--gold-400) !important;background:rgba(245,197,24,.14) !important;border-color:rgba(245,197,24,.38) !important}
.cta-section .section-title::after,.newsletter-box .section-title::after,.dark-section .section-title::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-500),var(--gold-600))}

/* -- HEADING VISIBILITY -- */
.section-title{color:var(--blue-900) !important}
.section-label{color:var(--gold-700) !important}
.faq-category-title{color:var(--blue-900) !important}
.feature-card h3,.service-card h3,.value-card h3,.blog-content h3,.college-name,.process-step h3{color:var(--blue-800) !important}
.contact-cta h2,.contact-cta p{color:white !important}

/* -- TESTIMONIAL CARD -- */
.testimonial-card{background:white;padding:2.25rem;border-radius:var(--radius-xl);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-left:4px solid var(--gold-500);transition:var(--transition)}
.testimonial-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-xl)}

/* -- MISC UTILITIES -- */
.section-label-light{display:block;background:rgba(245,197,24,.16);border:1px solid rgba(245,197,24,.38);color:var(--gold-400);font-weight:600;font-size:.72rem;letter-spacing:2.5px;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.38rem 1rem;border-radius:30px;margin-bottom:.9rem;width:fit-content;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto}
.hello-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:3.5rem;align-items:center}
.hello-mini-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1.1rem}
.story-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:3.5rem;align-items:start}
.mini-highlight-card{background:var(--blue-50);border:1.5px solid var(--blue-100);border-radius:var(--radius-lg);padding:1.35rem;text-align:center;transition:var(--transition)}
.mini-highlight-card:hover{border-color:var(--gold-500);background:var(--gold-100)}
.pill{display:inline-block;padding:.28rem .8rem;border-radius:30px;font-size:.75rem;font-weight:600}
.pill-gold{background:var(--gold-100);color:var(--gold-700);border:1px solid rgba(201,168,0,.28)}
.pill-blue{background:var(--blue-100);color:var(--blue-800);border:1px solid rgba(26,35,126,.18)}
.gold-divider{width:52px;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold-500),var(--gold-600));border-radius:3px;margin:1rem auto}
.highlight{color:var(--blue-800);font-weight:700}
.highlight-gold{color:var(--gold-700);font-weight:700}
@keyframes fadeInUp{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
.animate-up{animation:fadeInUp .65s ease both}
#backToTop:hover{transform:translateY(-4px) !important;box-shadow:0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.28) !important}

/* -- RESPONSIVE -- */
button,a,.btn,.faq-question,.nav-link{-webkit-tap-highlight-color:transparent;touch-action:manipulation}
@media(max-width:900px){
    .section-header{margin-bottom:2.25rem}
    .hello-grid,.story-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.25rem}
    .hello-mini-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .features-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    .values-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    .destinations-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    .destination-card{height:240px}
    .newsletter-box,.contact-cta{padding:2.25rem 1.75rem}
}
@media(max-width:768px){
    .section-padding{padding:52px 0}
    .colleges-grid,.blog-grid,.services-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr !important}
    .features-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .values-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .destinations-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .destination-card{height:230px}
    .college-meta{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    .college-actions{flex-direction:column}
    .form-container{padding:1.75rem 1.1rem}
    .form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .form-group.full-width{grid-column:1}
    .newsletter-box,.contact-cta{padding:1.75rem 1.1rem}
    .newsletter-form{flex-direction:column}
    .newsletter-form input,.newsletter-form .btn{width:100%}
    .faq-question{padding:.9rem 1rem}
    .faq-question h3{font-size:.88rem}
    .testimonial-card{padding:1.6rem 1.1rem}
    .process-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    .page-header::after,.hero::after{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:600px){
    .features-grid,.values-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .hello-mini-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
    .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
    .stat-card{padding:1.6rem .9rem}
    .process-steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
    .section-padding{padding:40px 0}
    .container{padding:0 14px}
    .hero{padding:64px 0 56px}
    .hero-title{font-size:1.9rem !important}
    .hero-subtitle{font-size:.92rem !important}
    .hero-buttons{flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
    .hero-buttons .btn{width:100%;max-width:300px}
    .page-header{padding:56px 0 40px}
    .page-header h1{font-size:1.65rem !important}
    .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr !important}
    .stat-number{font-size:1.9rem !important}
    .hello-mini-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
    .process-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr !important}
    .form-container{padding:1.35rem .9rem}
    .newsletter-box,.contact-cta{padding:1.6rem .9rem}
    .footer{padding:44px 0 18px}
    .footer-grid{gap:1.35rem}
    .section-title::after{width:36px}
    .cta-section{padding:52px 0}
    .cta-buttons{flex-direction:column;align-items:center}
    .cta-buttons .btn{width:100%;max-width:300px}
    .btn-lg{padding:13px 26px;font-size:.94rem}
}
@media(max-width:360px){
    .hero-title{font-size:1.65rem !important}
    .stats-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr !important}
}

/* -- ADMIN RESPONSIVE -- */
.detail-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr;gap:1.75rem;align-items:start}
@media(max-width:900px){.detail-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(max-width:960px){.topbar{padding:.75rem 1rem}.topbar h1{font-size:1.05rem}}
@media(max-width:500px){.stat-box{padding:.9rem}.stat-info .num{font-size:1.4rem}}

/* -- HERO BACKGROUND IMAGE -- */
.hero{
    background:
        linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(11,19,64,.92) 0%,rgba(26,35,126,.85) 55%,rgba(40,53,147,.80) 100%),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1600&q=80') center/cover no-repeat;
    background-attachment:scroll;
}

/* -- FA ICON HELPERS -- */
.icon-box{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-shrink:0}
.icon-box-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-400),var(--gold-600));color:var(--blue-900)}
.icon-box-blue{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-700),var(--blue-800));color:white}
.icon-box-light{background:var(--blue-50);color:var(--blue-700)}
.service-icon i,.feature-icon i{font-size:1.6rem}
.service-icon,.feature-icon{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:var(--radius-md);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:1.1rem;background:#f5c518;color:#0b1340}
.service-card:hover .service-icon,.feature-card:hover .feature-icon{background:#f5c518;color:#0b1340;filter:brightness(1.08)}
.stat-icon-wrap{font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--blue-600);margin-bottom:.5rem}

/* -- SOCIAL ICON LINKS (footer) -- */
.social-icon-link{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);font-size:.9rem;transition:var(--transition)}
.social-icon-link:hover{background:var(--gold-500);border-color:var(--gold-500);color:var(--blue-900);transform:translateY(-2px)}

/* -- VALUE CARDS -- */
.value-card h3{color:inherit!important}

/* -- HERO LOGO RESPONSIVE -- */
@media(max-width:480px){
    .hero img[alt="QuadElite Global Connect"]{height:80px!important}
}

/* -- RESPONSIVE INLINE GRIDS -- */
@media(max-width:768px){
    [style*="grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr"]{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
    [style*="grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(300px"]{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
    [style*="grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px"]{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
    [style*="grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px"]{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr!important}
    [style*="grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(320px"]{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
}
@media(max-width:480px){
    [style*="grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(280px"]{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
}

/* -- HERO BIG LOGO -- */