/* ============================================================
   ESSE INDIA — MAIN STYLESHEET
   Covers: header, footer, aaip, about, australia-189, all pages
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   1. CSS VARIABLES
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  --ink: #150c2e;
  --purple-950: #1a0d3d;
  --purple-900: #221056;
  --purple-800: #321a7a;
  --purple-700: #3a1889;
  --purple-600: #4b21c4;
  --purple-500: #6a35e6;
  --purple-400: #8b5cf6;
  --purple-300: #a78bfa;
  --lilac-200: #e2d5fc;
  --lilac-100: #f1ecfc;
  --lilac-50:  #f8f6fd;
  --gold: #f5b400;
  --gold-light: #ffd76b;
  --gray: #6d6d80;
  --white: #fff;

  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-sm: 12px;

  --shadow-soft: 0 20px 50px -20px rgba(75, 33, 196, .25);
  --shadow-card: 0 10px 30px -12px rgba(26, 13, 61, .18);

  --font-display: 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-display-about: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body-about: 'Space Grotesk', 'Inter', sans-serif;

  --transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
}

/* ============================================================
   2. RESET & BASE
   ============================================================ */
*, *::before, *::after { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: #fff;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  cursor: none;
}

img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; cursor: none; color: inherit; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; }

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: var(--font-display); line-height: 1.2; }

@media (hover: none) {
  body, button { cursor: auto; }
}

/* ============================================================
   3. UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.wrap {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.grad-text {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-400), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  background-size: 200% auto;
  animation: shine 6s linear infinite;
}

.alt-bg { background: var(--lilac-50); }

.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 44px;
}
.section-head .tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.section-head .section-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.section-head .section-desc b { color: var(--ink); }

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.eyebrow-white { background: #fff; }

.link-underline {
  color: var(--purple-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.link-underline:hover { color: var(--purple-800); }

/* ============================================================
   4. CUSTOM CURSOR
   ============================================================ */
.cur-dot,
.cur-ring {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9998;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.cur-dot {
  width: 8px; height: 8px;
  background: var(--purple-500);
}
.cur-ring {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--purple-400);
  transition: width .2s, height .2s, border-color .2s, background .2s;
}
.cur-ring.big {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: rgba(106, 53, 230, .08);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
@media (hover: none) {
  .cur-dot, .cur-ring { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   5. SCROLL PROGRESS
   ============================================================ */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-500), var(--gold));
  z-index: 9997;
  width: 0%;
  transition: width .1s linear;
}

/* ============================================================
   6. LOADER
   ============================================================ */
#loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--purple-950), var(--purple-600));
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: opacity .4s ease, visibility .4s ease;
}
#loader.hide { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.loader-mark {
  width: 70px; height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
  border-top-color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 26px;
  animation: spin 1.1s linear infinite;
}

/* ============================================================
   7. BACKGROUND FX
   ============================================================ */
.bg-fx {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blob {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: .35;
}
.blob-a { width: 340px; height: 340px; background: var(--purple-500); top: 8%; left: -100px; }
.blob-b { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: var(--gold); top: 40%; right: -80px; opacity: .2; }
.blob-c { width: 260px; height: 260px; background: var(--purple-800); bottom: 10%; left: 30%; }
.blob-d { width: 420px; height: 420px; background: var(--gold); top: -20%; right: -100px; opacity: .15; }

/* ============================================================
   8. TOPBAR
   ============================================================ */
.topbar {
  background: var(--purple-950);
  color: #dfd6fb;
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 9px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 50;
}
.topbar .wrap { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px; }
.topbar-left a { margin-right: 22px; opacity: .9; transition: color .25s; }
.topbar-left a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.topbar-left a i { margin-right: 4px; }
.topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.topbar-right a { opacity: .85; transition: color .25s; }
.topbar-right a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.social-mini { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-left: 6px; }
.social-mini a {
  width: 26px; height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-mini a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--purple-950); }
.topbar-whatsapp i { color: #25D366 !important; }

/* ============================================================
   9. NAVBAR
   ============================================================ */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(75, 33, 196, .08);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px -14px rgba(26, 13, 61, .2); }
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  gap: 20px;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.brand-logo { height: 44px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; }
.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14.5px;
}
.nav-menu > a {
  padding: 8px 2px;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  transition: color .25s;
}
.nav-menu > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: var(--purple-500);
  transition: width .25s;
}
.nav-menu > a:hover::after,
.nav-menu > a.active::after { width: 100%; }
.nav-menu > a:hover,
.nav-menu > a.active { color: var(--purple-600); }
.burger {
  display: none;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--purple-600);
}

/* --- Dropdowns --- */
.dropdown { position: relative; }

.dropdown-toggle,
.dropdown-sub-toggle {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: left;
}
.dropdown-toggle:hover,
.dropdown-sub-toggle:hover { background: var(--lilac-100); color: var(--purple-600); }
.dropdown-toggle i,
.dropdown-sub-toggle i {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.dropdown-sub:hover > .dropdown-sub-toggle i { transform: translateX(4px); }

.dropdown-panel {
  position: absolute;
  top: 130%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 220px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(26, 13, 61, .12);
  border: 1px solid #e9e8f0;
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: all .25s ease;
  z-index: 200;
}
.dropdown:hover > .dropdown-panel {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-panel > a,
.dropdown-sub-panel a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.dropdown-panel > a:hover,
.dropdown-sub-panel a:hover {
  background: var(--lilac-50);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  border-left-color: var(--purple-600);
}

.dropdown-sub { position: relative; }
.dropdown-sub-panel {
  position: absolute;
  left: 100%;
  top: 0;
  min-width: 280px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(26, 13, 61, .15);
  border: 1px solid #e9e8f0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateX(16px);
  transition: all .3s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1);
  z-index: 1000;
}
.dropdown-sub:hover > .dropdown-sub-panel {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.dropdown-sub-panel a { font-size: 13px; }
.dropdown-sub .dropdown-sub .dropdown-sub-panel { min-width: 250px; }
.dropdown-sub .dropdown-sub-panel a { font-size: 12.5px; padding: 9px 20px; }

/* ============================================================
   10. BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: transform .25s, box-shadow .25s, background .25s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.btn-lg { padding: 16px 30px; font-size: 15px; }
.btn-sm,
.btn.sm { padding: 8px 18px; font-size: 12.5px; }

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-500), var(--purple-800));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px -10px rgba(75, 33, 196, .55);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -10px rgba(75, 33, 196, .6);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(75, 33, 196, .25);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-white {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--purple-700);
}
.btn-white:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 32px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
  color: #fff;
  background: transparent;
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #221000;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px -12px rgba(245, 180, 0, .55);
}

/* ============================================================
   11. HERO (AAIP + Country pages)
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  background: #0b0620;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 80px 0;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(139, 92, 246, .35), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(245, 180, 0, .22), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 90%, rgba(106, 53, 230, .3), transparent 50%);
  animation: meshMove 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr .85fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.aaip-hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(255, 215, 0, .15);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 6px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 180, 0, .2);
}
.hero-copy h1 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 5vw, 62px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-copy .lead {
  color: #b3a6d6;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 560px;
}
.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.hero-stats .stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.hero-stats .stat b {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-stats .stat span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #b3a6d6;
}

.rating-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 13px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.rating-pill i { color: #4285F4; }
.rating-pill b { color: var(--gold-light); }
.rating-pill .stars { color: var(--gold); letter-spacing: 2px; }

.hero-visual { position: relative; }
.glass-frame {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .95);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}

.crs-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.crs-head { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.crs-head .tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.crs-head h3 { font-size: 19px; font-weight: 800; }
.crs-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--gray);
}
.crs-row.last { border-bottom: none; }
.crs-row i { color: var(--purple-500); margin-right: 6px; }
.crs-row b { color: var(--ink); }

/* Hero decorations */
.hero-plane {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 26px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  opacity: .7;
  animation: fly 12s linear infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-passport {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 34px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  opacity: .25;
  animation: floaty 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-passport.p1 { top: 15%; left: 6%; }
.hero-passport.p2 { bottom: 18%; right: 8%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }

.hero-wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .06));
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   12. STATS BANNER
   ============================================================ */
.stats-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  z-index: 2;
}
.stats-banner-compact { padding: 40px 0; }
.elig-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-700), var(--purple-500));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 44px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.elig-banner .elig-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.elig-banner h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; color: #fff; }
.elig-banner p { font-size: 14px; opacity: .9; max-width: 480px; color: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   13. WHY / EXPERTISE / PROCESS SECTIONS
   ============================================================ */
.why,
.expertise,
.process { padding: 90px 0; position: relative; }

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.why-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
}
.why-icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
}
.why-card h4 { font-size: 16.5px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   14. TIMELINE (process)
   ============================================================ */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 30px;
}
.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  z-index: 0;
}
.timeline-fill {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-500), var(--gold));
  transition: width 1.2s ease;
}
.tl-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}
.tl-dot {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--purple-400);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.tl-step small {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tl-step b { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 800; }
.tl-step span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--gray); max-width: 160px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ============================================================
   15. AAIP / 189 STREAM CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.stream-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.stream-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}
.stream-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-600), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.stream-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.stream-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
}
.stream-card .stream-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.stream-card:hover .stream-icon {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-4deg);
}
.stream-card h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.stream-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.6; }
.stream-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-700);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.stream-tag-gap { margin-left: 6px; }

/* ============================================================
   16. STATS GRID (AAIP + 189)
   ============================================================ */
.aaip-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 20px 0;
}
.aaip-stat-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.aaip-stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
}
.aaip-stat-card .num { font-size: 32px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--purple-600); display: block; }
.aaip-stat-card .label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); font-weight: 500; }
.aaip-stat-card .icon { font-size: 28px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; }

/* ============================================================
   17. PATH CARDS (eligibility)
   ============================================================ */
.path-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.path-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: .35s;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.path-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft); }
.path-head {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-800), var(--purple-500));
  color: #fff;
  padding: 22px 24px;
}
.path-num {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.path-head h4 { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.path-body { padding: 22px 24px; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.path-body p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.path-list { margin-bottom: 4px; flex: 1; }
.path-list li {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 6px 0 6px 22px;
  position: relative;
}
.path-list li::before {
  content: "\f00c";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 6px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  font-size: 11px;
}

/* ============================================================
   18. CHECKLIST
   ============================================================ */
.checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.checklist-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  transition: .3s;
}
.checklist-item:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.checklist-item i { color: var(--purple-500); font-size: 16px; }

/* ============================================================
   19. TRUST STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.trust-strip {
  padding: 50px 0;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
}
.trust-strip-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.trust-point { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.trust-point i { font-size: 20px; color: var(--purple-500); margin-top: 3px; }
.trust-point b { display: block; font-size: 13.5px; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.trust-point span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); }

/* ============================================================
   20. FAQ ACCORDION
   ============================================================ */
.faq-accordion { max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq-accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-accordion-item:hover { border-color: var(--purple-300); }
.faq-accordion-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  position: relative;
}
.faq-accordion-btn:hover { background: var(--lilac-50); }
.faq-accordion-btn i:first-child {
  color: var(--purple-500);
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-accordion-btn .faq-icon {
  margin-left: auto;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-btn .faq-icon { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-accordion-content {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .4s cubic-bezier(.22, 1, .36, 1), padding .3s ease;
  padding: 0 22px;
}
.faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-content {
  max-height: 600px;
  padding: 0 22px 22px 22px;
}
.faq-accordion-content p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
.faq-accordion-content p b { color: var(--ink); }

/* ============================================================
   21. FINAL CTA
   ============================================================ */
.final-cta {
  position: relative;
  background: #0b0620;
  padding: 90px 0;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.final-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(106, 53, 230, .35), transparent 60%);
}
.cta-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.cta-inner h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3.4vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cta-inner p {
  color: #b3a6d6;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.cta-plane {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  opacity: .6;
  top: 20%;
  left: -60px;
  animation: fly 14s linear infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cloud {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 0;
}
.cloud.c1 { width: 120px; height: 60px; top: 15%; left: 10%; animation: driftx 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.cloud.c2 { width: 160px; height: 70px; top: 60%; right: 15%; animation: driftx 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse; }
.cloud.c3 { width: 100px; height: 50px; bottom: 20%; left: 40%; animation: driftx 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }

/* ============================================================
   22. FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--purple-950);
  color: #c9c3dc;
  padding: 70px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 34px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.footer-grid h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-grid h5::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--purple-500);
}
.footer-grid ul li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
}
.footer-grid ul li a {
  color: #a9a2c2;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-grid ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); padding-left: 4px; }

.footer-about p {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 16px 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #a9a2c2;
}

.newsletter {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 320px;
}
.newsletter input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  min-width: 0;
}
.newsletter input::placeholder { color: #8b84a3; }
.newsletter button {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-500), var(--gold));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.newsletter button:hover { transform: scale(1.05); }

.social-mini.big { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.social-mini.big a {
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #c9c3dc;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.social-mini.big a:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--purple-950);
}

.contact-line {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #a9a2c2;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-line i { color: var(--gold); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-line a { color: inherit; transition: color .25s; }
.contact-line a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  padding: 20px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #8b84a3;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.footer-legal-links { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px 16px; }
.footer-legal-links a { color: #8b84a3; transition: color .3s; }
.footer-legal-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

.footer-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-credit {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 6px 0 18px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #8b84a3;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.footer-credit span { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   23. BACK TO TOP
   ============================================================ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-500), var(--purple-800));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 80;
}
.back-to-top.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ============================================================
   24. MODAL (eligibility popup)
   ============================================================ */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(21, 12, 46, .55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .3s ease, visibility .3s ease;
}
.modal-overlay.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.modal-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  padding: 38px 32px 32px;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(.96);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform .35s ease, opacity .35s ease;
}
.modal-overlay.open .modal-box { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: 1; }
.modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px; right: 16px;
  width: 34px; height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--purple-500);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.modal-head { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.modal-head .tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.modal-head h3 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.modal-head p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.55; }
.modal-form .form-row { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.modal-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.modal-form input,
.modal-form select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--lilac-100);
  background: var(--lilac-50);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  appearance: none;
}
.modal-form input:focus,
.modal-form select:focus {
  border-color: var(--purple-400);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(139, 92, 246, .12);
}
.modal-submit { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 6px; }
.modal-success { display: none; text-align: center; padding: 10px 0 4px; }
.modal-success.show { display: block; }
.modal-form.hide { display: none; }
.modal-success-icon {
  font-size: 52px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.modal-success h3 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.modal-success p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 22px; }

/* ============================================================
   25. KEYFRAMES
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
@keyframes shine { to { background-position: 200% center; } }
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(106, 53, 230, .2); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(106, 53, 230, .4); }
}
@keyframes scaleIn {
  from { transform: scale(.8); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes slideInLeft {
  from { transform: translateX(-60px); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes slideInRight {
  from { transform: translateX(60px); opacity: 0; }
  to   { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes gradientShift {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
  0%   { background-position: -200% center; }
  100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}
@keyframes fly {
  0%   { left: -60px; top: 20%; }
  50%  { left: 60%;  top: 8%;  }
  100% { left: 120%; top: 16%; }
}
@keyframes floaty {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-16px) rotate(6deg); }
}
@keyframes driftx {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(120px); }
}
@keyframes meshMove {
  to { background-position: 20px -30px, -30px 20px, 10px 10px; }
}

/* Animation utilities */
.animate-float      { animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.animate-pulse-glow { animation: pulseGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite; }
.animate-scale      { animation: scaleIn .6s ease forwards; }
.animate-slide-left { animation: slideInLeft .8s ease forwards; }
.animate-slide-right{ animation: slideInRight .8s ease forwards; }
.animate-gradient   { background-size: 200% 200%; animation: gradientShift 6s ease infinite; }
.animate-shimmer    {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, rgba(255,255,255,.2) 50%, transparent 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: shimmer 2s infinite;
}

/* ============================================================
   26. POINTS CALCULATOR — Subclass 189
   ============================================================ */
.points-calc-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.points-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.points-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.points-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.points-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.points-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.points-card:hover .points-icon {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
}
.points-card-head h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.points-max {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.points-list {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.points-list li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  padding: 9px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--lilac-50);
  color: var(--gray);
  transition: var(--transition);
  gap: 12px;
}
.points-list li:hover { background: var(--lilac-100); }
.points-list li span { line-height: 1.35; }
.points-list li b {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.points-list li.top {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106, 53, 230, .08), rgba(245, 180, 0, .08));
  color: var(--ink);
}
.points-list li.top b {
  color: var(--purple-600);
  font-size: 15px;
}
.points-list li.muted { opacity: .55; }

.points-summary {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--purple-800), var(--purple-500));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.points-summary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, .12), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.points-summary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -18px rgba(75, 33, 196, .5);
}
.points-summary-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.points-summary-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.points-summary-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display, 'Outfit', sans-serif);
  font-size: 64px;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}
.points-summary-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: .9;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.points-summary-divider {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
  margin: 14px 0;
}
.points-summary-small {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  opacity: .85;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.points-summary-small b {
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* ============================================================
   27. COST CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.cost-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.cost-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.cost-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.cost-card h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cost-card h4 i { color: var(--purple-500); }
.cost-card .cost-num {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--purple-600);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.cost-card .cost-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   28. TABLE / NOTES
   ============================================================ */
.table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }
.table-note {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  margin-top: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}
.table-note i { color: var(--purple-500); margin-right: 4px; }

/* ============================================================
   29. ABOUT PAGE — Hero banner (aurora)
   ============================================================ */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 20%, #3a1a86 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 0%, #6a2fd6 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #150a33 0%, #1e0f45 45%, #170b38 100%);
  padding: 130px 0 100px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.about-hero .aurora {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  opacity: .55;
  animation: auroraDrift 16s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero .aurora.a1 { width: 460px; height: 460px; background: #7c3aed; top: -160px; left: -120px; }
.about-hero .aurora.a2 { width: 380px; height: 380px; background: #f5b400; opacity: .18; top: 5%; right: -100px; animation-delay: -4s; }
.about-hero .aurora.a3 { width: 340px; height: 340px; background: #3fd0c9; opacity: .16; bottom: -160px; left: 35%; animation-delay: -9s; }

.about-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(245, 180, 0, .12);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 7px 18px 7px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 180, 0, .28);
}
.about-hero-badge .dot {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: #1e0f45;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  animation: ringPulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
.about-hero h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-display-about);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 6vw, 60px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.06;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.about-hero .lead {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
  font-size: clamp(14px, 2vw, 17px);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.about-hero .lead strong { color: #fff; }

/* ============================================================
   30. ABOUT — Marquee
   ============================================================ */
.about-marquee {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1e0f45, #2c1065, #1e0f45);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 16px 0;
}
.about-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee 26s linear infinite;
}
.about-marquee-track span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .8);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0 28px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.about-marquee-track span i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px; }
.about-marquee:hover .about-marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }

/* ============================================================
   31. ABOUT — Intro + stats + award
   ============================================================ */
.about-intro { padding: 100px 0; }
.about-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-intro h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display-about);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 4vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 12px 0 20px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
}
.about-intro p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.about-intro p strong { color: var(--ink); }

.about-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}
.stat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: .3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
}
.stat-card .icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-600), var(--purple-400));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.stat-card b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display-about);
  font-size: clamp(22px, 5vw, 30px);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.stat-card span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); }

.award-box {
  margin-top: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--purple-900), var(--purple-600) 130%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  transition: .3s;
}
.award-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px -18px rgba(75, 33, 196, .4);
}
.award-box img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}
.award-box p {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.award-box p i { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   32. ABOUT — Vision & Mission
   ============================================================ */
.vision-mission { padding: 0 0 100px; }
.vm-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.vm-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: .35s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vm-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-400), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: .35s;
}
.vm-card:hover::before { opacity: .06; }
.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
}
.vm-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 21px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.vm-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display-about);
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 18px 0 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.vm-card p {
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   33. ABOUT — Team bento grid
   ============================================================ */
.our-team {
  padding: 100px 0;
  background: var(--lilac-50);
}
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 230px;
  gap: 18px;
}
.team-grid .why-card.wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.team-grid .why-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: .35s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  border: none;
}
.team-grid .why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-400), var(--gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: .35s;
}
.team-grid .why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -18px rgba(75, 33, 196, .35);
}
.team-grid .why-card:hover::before { opacity: .06; }
.team-grid .why-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 19px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: .35s;
}
.team-grid .why-card:hover .why-icon {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
}
.team-grid .why-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display-about);
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.team-grid .why-card p {
  font-size: 13.3px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.6;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.specialities-grid { grid-auto-rows: 210px; }

/* ============================================================
   34. ABOUT — Why choose us / Trust reasons
   ============================================================ */
.why-reasons { padding: 100px 0; }
.why-reasons.trust-section {
  background: var(--lilac-50);
  padding-top: 100px;
}
.specialities { padding: 100px 0; }

.reasons-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.reason-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 26px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: .3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.reason-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-600), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.reason-item:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.reason-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
}
.reason-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display-about);
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--lilac-200);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.reason-num i { color: var(--purple-500); font-size: 22px; }
.reason-item h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display-about);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.reason-item p {
  font-size: 13.3px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* About — section head override */
.our-team .section-head,
.why-reasons .section-head,
.specialities .section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}
.our-team .section-head h2,
.why-reasons .section-head h2,
.specialities .section-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display-about);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 4.4vw, 40px);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.our-team .section-head p,
.why-reasons .section-head p {
  margin-top: 12px;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ============================================================
   35. ABOUT — Extra keyframes
   ============================================================ */
@keyframes auroraDrift {
  0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  33%      { transform: translate(4%, -6%) scale(1.08); }
  66%      { transform: translate(-5%, 4%) scale(.96); }
}
@keyframes ringPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(245, 180, 0, .45); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(245, 180, 0, 0); }
}
@keyframes marquee {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ============================================================
   36. RESPONSIVE — Global
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .footer-about { grid-column: span 3; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 30px; }
  .timeline-line { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { order: -1; }

  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0; right: -100%;
    height: 100vh;
    width: 78%;
    max-width: 320px;
    background: #fff;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 100px 30px 30px;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
    transition: .35s;
    gap: 20px;
    z-index: 120;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .nav-menu.open { right: 0; }
  .nav-menu > a { padding: 12px 0; width: 100%; }
  .burger { display: block; }
  .nav-cta { display: none; }

  .dropdown { width: 100%; }
  .dropdown-toggle { padding: 12px 0; font-size: 15px; }
  .dropdown-panel {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0 0 0 14px;
    display: none;
    min-width: auto;
  }
  .dropdown.open > .dropdown-panel { display: block; }
  .dropdown-sub-panel {
    position: static;
    left: auto; top: auto;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0 0 0 20px;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    background: transparent;
    display: none;
    min-width: auto;
  }
  .dropdown-sub.open > .dropdown-sub-panel { display: block; }
  .dropdown-sub-toggle i { transform: rotate(0); }
  .dropdown-sub.open > .dropdown-sub-toggle i { transform: rotate(90deg); }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .stream-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .aaip-stats-grid   { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .path-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .checklist-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trust-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .points-grid       { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cost-grid         { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer { padding: 50px 0 0; }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
  }
  .footer-about { grid-column: span 2; order: -1; }
  .footer-about p { font-size: 12.5px; margin: 12px 0; }
  .footer-grid h5 { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .footer-grid ul li { font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .newsletter { max-width: 100%; }
  .newsletter input { font-size: 12px; padding: 6px 12px; }
  .newsletter button { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .contact-line { font-size: 12.5px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 16px 0;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .social-mini.big a { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 12px; }
  .footer-legal-links { justify-content: center; gap: 4px 12px; }
  .footer-grid ul li a { display: block; padding: 4px 0; }
  .contact-line { word-break: break-word; }

  .topbar-left a:nth-child(2) { display: none; }
  .topbar-left a { margin-right: 14px; font-size: 11.5px; }
  .topbar-right a { font-size: 11.5px; }
  .social-mini { display: none; }

  .final-cta { padding: 60px 0; }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .why, .expertise, .process { padding: 60px 0; }
}

/* About page responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 220px; }
  .team-grid .why-card.wide { grid-column: span 2; }
  .about-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .reasons-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-hero { padding: 100px 0 70px; }
  .about-intro, .why-reasons, .our-team { padding: 70px 0; }
  .vision-mission, .specialities { padding: 0 0 70px; }
  .final-cta { padding: 76px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .team-grid .why-card.wide { grid-column: span 2; }
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .vm-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .reason-item { padding: 22px; gap: 12px; }
  .team-grid .why-card { padding: 24px 20px; }
  .final-cta { padding: 60px 0; }
  .final-cta .cta-plane,
  .final-cta .cloud { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .reasons-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .points-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .points-summary-num { font-size: 52px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer { padding: 40px 0 0; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; padding-bottom: 24px; }
  .footer-about { grid-column: span 2; padding-bottom: 4px; }
  .footer-about p { font-size: 11.5px; margin: 10px 0; line-height: 1.5; }
  .footer-grid h5 { font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 8px; letter-spacing: .3px; }
  .footer-grid ul li { font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
  .footer-logo { height: 32px; padding: 4px 10px; }
  .newsletter { padding: 3px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
  .newsletter input { font-size: 11px; padding: 6px 10px; }
  .newsletter button { width: 30px; height: 30px; font-size: 11px; }
  .contact-line { font-size: 11px; margin-bottom: 6px; gap: 8px; }
  .contact-line i { font-size: 12px; }
  .footer-bottom { padding: 12px 0; font-size: 10px; gap: 4px; }
  .social-mini.big a { width: 28px; height: 28px; font-size: 11px; }
  .btn.sm { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 11px; }
  .footer-legal-links { gap: 4px 8px; }
  .footer-legal-links a { font-size: 10px; }

  .aaip-stats-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .checklist-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trust-strip-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-accordion-btn { font-size: 14px; padding: 14px 16px; }
  .faq-accordion-content { padding: 0 16px; }
  .faq-accordion-item.active .faq-accordion-content { padding: 0 16px 16px 16px; }
  .timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; row-gap: 24px; }

  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .hero-stats .stat b { font-size: 22px; }

  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid .why-card.wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
  .stat-card { padding: 18px 12px; }
  .reason-item { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .final-cta .cta-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; width: 100%; }
  .final-cta .cta-btns .btn { flex: 1 1 auto; justify-content: center; }
  .about-hero { padding: 90px 0 60px; }
  .about-intro, .why-reasons, .our-team { padding: 54px 0; }

  .points-calc-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .points-card { padding: 20px 18px; }
  .points-list li { font-size: 13px; padding: 8px 10px; }
  .cost-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   37. REDUCED MOTION
   ============================================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PROVINCE GRID (Subclass 190 — State Nomination)
   ============================================================ */
.province-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.province-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.province-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
}

.province-header {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.province-header h4 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* State-specific gradients */
.province-header.nsw { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0066a1, #0088cc); }
.province-header.vic { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a5a8a, #2d7db0); }
.province-header.qld { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d5a3a, #1a7a50); }
.province-header.wa  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d4a5a, #1a6a7a); }
.province-header.sa  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a4a7a, #2a6a9a); }
.province-header.tas { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d5a5a, #1a7a7a); }
.province-header.act { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a2a5a, #6a3a7a); }
.province-header.nt  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a5a2a, #6a7a3a); }

.province-body {
  padding: 18px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  flex: 1;
}
.province-body p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}
.province-body p i {
  color: var(--purple-500);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.province-body p i.fa-star { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   COMPARE GRID (189 vs 190)
   ============================================================ */
.compare-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: center;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.compare-col {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.compare-col:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
}

.compare-head {
  padding: 22px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}
.compare-col-189 .compare-head {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-800), var(--purple-600));
}
.compare-col-190 .compare-head {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-600), var(--gold));
}

.compare-head h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.compare-head span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  opacity: .85;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}

.compare-list {
  padding: 16px 22px 20px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.compare-list li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--lilac-50);
  font-size: 13px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.compare-list li:hover { background: var(--lilac-100); }
.compare-list li span { color: var(--gray); }
.compare-list li b {
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-align: right;
}

.compare-vs {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--purple-600);
  background: #fff;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 2px solid var(--lilac-100);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROVINCE + COMPARE — Responsive
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .province-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .compare-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .compare-vs {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .province-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME PAGE — Hero award frame + floating cards
   ============================================================ */
.hero-award-frame {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.hero-award-frame .award-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
  animation: floaty 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 3;
}
.float-card i { font-size: 14px; }
.float-card.fc-1 { top: 20px; left: -20px; }
.float-card.fc-1 i { color: #10b981; }
.float-card.fc-2 { bottom: 20px; right: -20px; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.float-card.fc-2 i { color: var(--purple-600); }

/* ============================================================
   HOME — Trusted by (5 trust cards)
   ============================================================ */
.trusted {
  padding: 60px 0 40px;
  background: #fff;
}
.section-title-center {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: clamp(22px, 3vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.trust-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  padding: 22px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.trust-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.trust-card .trust-ic {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.trust-card b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.trust-card .mini-stars {
  display: block;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.trust-card small {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  display: block;
}
.trust-card.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--purple-800), var(--purple-500));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
}
.trust-card.gold .trust-ic { color: var(--gold-light); }
.trust-card.gold b { color: #fff; font-size: 16px; }
.trust-card.gold small { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); }

/* ============================================================
   HOME — Why card numbered (01, 02...)
   ============================================================ */
.why-card-numbered { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.why-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 40px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--lilac-100);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME — Stats banner (5 blocks)
   ============================================================ */
.stats-banner-numbered {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-900), var(--purple-600));
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.stat-block b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-block span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME — Expertise grid
   ============================================================ */
.exp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.exp-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.exp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.exp-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.exp-card:hover .exp-icon {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
}
.exp-card b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.exp-card span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME — Awards section
   ============================================================ */
.awards {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b0620, #221056);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.blob-e {
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  background: var(--gold);
  opacity: .12;
  top: -100px; right: -80px;
}
.awards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.awards h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.tag-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.trophy-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
}
.trophy-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 12px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.trophy-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.trophy-card i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.trophy-card small {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: block;
}
.trophy-card .shine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -60%;
  width: 40%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .15), transparent);
  animation: shineSweep 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shineSweep {
  0%   { left: -60%; }
  100% { left: 120%; }
}

.awards-right p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.awards-right h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.awards-note {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME — Authenticity certificates
   ============================================================ */
.authenticity {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--lilac-50);
}
.cert-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
}
.cert-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}
.cert-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.cert-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME — Responsive
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 30px; }
  .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 34px; }
  .trophy-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
  .cert-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .trusted { padding: 40px 0 20px; }
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .trophy-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .cert-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .float-card { font-size: 11px; padding: 8px 12px; }
  .float-card.fc-1 { left: -10px; top: 14px; }
  .float-card.fc-2 { right: -10px; bottom: 14px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .trust-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .cert-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .trophy-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME PAGE — Compact + Animated
   ============================================================ */

/* -------- HERO (compact) -------- */
.hero-home {
  min-height: auto;
  padding: 70px 0 90px;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-home::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(139, 92, 246, .35), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(245, 180, 0, .22), transparent 40%);
  animation: meshMove 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-home .hero-grid {
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr .9fr;
  gap: 40px;
}
.hero-home .hero-copy h1 {
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4.4vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.hero-home .hero-copy .lead {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-home .hero-ctas { margin-bottom: 26px; gap: 12px; }
.hero-home .hero-ctas .btn-lg {
  padding: 14px 26px;
  font-size: 14px;
}
.hero-home .hero-stats {
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-home .hero-stats .stat b { font-size: 24px; }
.hero-home .rating-pill { padding: 8px 16px; font-size: 12.5px; }

/* Hero orbs (glow) */
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.hero-orb.orb-1 {
  width: 300px; height: 300px;
  background: rgba(139, 92, 246, .35);
  top: 10%; left: -80px;
}
.hero-orb.orb-2 {
  width: 260px; height: 260px;
  background: rgba(245, 180, 0, .18);
  bottom: 10%; right: -60px;
  animation-delay: -5s;
}
@keyframes orbFloat {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  100% { transform: translate(30px, -20px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* Hero award frame */
.hero-award-frame {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.hero-award-frame .award-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}
.float-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
  animation: floaty 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  z-index: 3;
}
.float-card i { font-size: 13px; }
.float-card.fc-1 { top: 16px; left: -16px; }
.float-card.fc-1 i { color: #10b981; }
.float-card.fc-2 { bottom: 16px; right: -16px; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.float-card.fc-2 i { color: var(--purple-600); }

.float-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  right: -18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), #ffb300);
  color: var(--purple-950);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 40px -10px rgba(245, 180, 0, .5);
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  z-index: 4;
  animation: badgePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-badge i {
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.float-badge span b { font-size: 10px; display: block; }
@keyframes badgePulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(-6deg); }
  50%      { transform: scale(1.05) rotate(-6deg); }
}

/* ============================================================
   TRUSTED BY — MARQUEE (compact)
   ============================================================ */
.trusted-marquee {
  padding: 24px 0 30px;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.trusted-label {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gray);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.marquee-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 4px 0;
  animation: marqueeScroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.marquee-wrap:hover .marquee-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--ink);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -6px rgba(26, 13, 61, .1);
}
.trust-pill i { color: var(--purple-500); font-size: 15px; }
.trust-pill b {
  color: var(--purple-600);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 900;
}
.trust-pill span { color: var(--gray); font-size: 12px; }
.trust-pill.gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-800), var(--purple-500));
  color: #fff;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.trust-pill.gold i,
.trust-pill.gold span { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ============================================================
   WHY SECTION (compact)
   ============================================================ */
.why-compact { padding: 70px 0; }
.why-compact .section-head { margin-bottom: 34px; }
.why-compact .section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.why-compact .why-grid { gap: 16px; }
.why-compact .why-card {
  padding: 22px 20px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-compact .why-card h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.why-compact .why-card p {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.why-compact .why-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.why-card-numbered { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.why-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--lilac-100);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.why-card-numbered:hover .why-number {
  color: var(--purple-300);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS BANNER (5 blocks, compact)
   ============================================================ */
.stats-banner-numbered {
  padding: 44px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-900), var(--purple-600));
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-banner-numbered::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(245, 180, 0, .1), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.stat-block b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-block span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}

/* ============================================================
   PROCESS (compact)
   ============================================================ */
.process-compact { padding: 70px 0; }
.process-compact .section-head { margin-bottom: 34px; }

/* ============================================================
   EXPERTISE (compact)
   ============================================================ */
.expertise-compact { padding: 70px 0; }
.expertise-compact .section-head { margin-bottom: 34px; }
.exp-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.exp-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 22px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.exp-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-600), var(--gold));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.exp-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.exp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.exp-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--lilac-100);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.exp-card:hover .exp-icon {
  background: var(--purple-600);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
}
.exp-card b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.exp-card span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   AWARDS (compact)
   ============================================================ */
.awards-compact { padding: 60px 0; }
.awards-compact .tag { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.awards-compact h2 {
  font-size: clamp(22px, 2.8vw, 30px);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.awards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.trophy-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}
.trophy-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.trophy-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.trophy-card i {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.trophy-card small {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
  line-height: 1.35;
  display: block;
}
.trophy-card .shine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -60%;
  width: 40%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, .15), transparent);
  animation: shineSweep 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes shineSweep {
  0%   { left: -60%; }
  100% { left: 120%; }
}
.awards-right p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7); font-size: 12.5px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.awards-right h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.awards-note {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 20px !important;
}

/* ============================================================
   AUTHENTICITY (compact)
   ============================================================ */
.authenticity-compact { padding: 70px 0; }
.authenticity-compact .section-head { margin-bottom: 34px; }
.cert-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}
.cert-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
}
.cert-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.cert-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

/* ============================================================
   HOME — Responsive (Compact)
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-home .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-home .hero-visual { max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
  .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .awards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); row-gap: 24px; }
  .cert-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-home { padding: 50px 0 70px; }
  .float-badge {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    font-size: 8px;
  }
  .float-badge i { font-size: 16px; }
  .float-card { font-size: 11px; padding: 8px 12px; }
  .float-card.fc-1 { top: 12px; left: -8px; }
  .float-card.fc-2 { bottom: 12px; right: -8px; }
  .trophy-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .exp-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cert-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .why-compact,
  .process-compact,
  .expertise-compact,
  .authenticity-compact { padding: 50px 0; }
  .awards-compact { padding: 50px 0; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-home .hero-copy h1 { font-size: 26px; letter-spacing: -.5px; }
  .hero-home .hero-ctas { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-home .hero-ctas .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .trust-pill { font-size: 12px; padding: 8px 16px; }
  .trust-pill b { font-size: 14px; }
  .why-compact,
  .process-compact,
  .expertise-compact,
  .authenticity-compact { padding: 40px 0; }
  .awards-compact { padding: 40px 0; }
  .cert-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* ============================================================
   AUSTRALIA PAGE — Stats Pills (compact)
   ============================================================ */
.stats-pills-section {
  padding: 30px 0 20px;
  background: #fff;
}
.stats-pills {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.stat-pill {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106, 53, 230, .06), rgba(245, 180, 0, .06));
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.stat-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.stat-pill i {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-500), var(--purple-800));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.stat-pill b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--purple-600);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-pill span {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ============================================================
   AUSTRALIA — Subclass Cards (as links)
   ============================================================ */
.subclass-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.subclass-card-link {
  display: block;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.subclass-card-link .btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--purple-600);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.subclass-card-link .btn-link i {
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.subclass-card-link:hover .btn-link { color: var(--purple-800); }
.subclass-card-link:hover .btn-link i { transform: translateX(6px); }
.subclass-code {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(106, 53, 230, .08);
  color: var(--purple-600);
  padding: 3px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.subclass-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 10px;
}
.subclass-tags .stream-tag {
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* ============================================================
   AUSTRALIA — Compare grid 4-col
   ============================================================ */
.compare-grid-4col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  max-width: 1100px;
  gap: 14px;
}
.compare-grid-4col .compare-head h3 { font-size: 24px; }
.compare-grid-4col .compare-list li {
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 2px;
}
.compare-grid-4col .compare-list li span {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.compare-grid-4col .compare-list li b {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.compare-head-482 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a5a8a, #2d7db0); }

/* ============================================================
   AUSTRALIA — Responsive
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stats-pills { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .compare-grid-4col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .subclass-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .stats-pills { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .compare-grid-4col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-pill b { font-size: 18px; }
}
/* ============================================================
   AUSTRIA PAGE — Extra
   ============================================================ */
.other-cats-note {
  margin-top: 26px;
  background: var(--lilac-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
}
.other-cats-note i { color: var(--purple-500); margin-right: 6px; }
.other-cats-note a {
  color: var(--purple-600);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Austria — Success stories mini grid */
.austria-stories {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: #fff;
}
.story-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.story-mini {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--lilac-100);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.story-mini::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple-500), var(--gold));
}
.story-mini:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--purple-300);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-soft);
}
.story-avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-400), var(--purple-800));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 14px -4px rgba(75, 33, 196, .5);
}
.story-mini-head {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.story-mini-head b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.story-mini-head span {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--purple-500);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.story-mini .mini-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.story-mini p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--gray);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .story-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   BC PNP — Summary stream card
   ============================================================ */
.stream-card-summary {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--purple-800), var(--purple-500));
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
}
.stream-card-summary::before { display: none; }
.stream-card-summary h4 { color: #fff; }
.stream-card-summary p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85); }
.stream-card-summary .stream-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .15);
  color: var(--gold-light);
}
.stream-card-summary:hover .stream-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--purple-950);
}
.stream-card-summary .btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.stream-card-summary .btn-link i {
  font-size: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.stream-card-summary .btn-link:hover i { transform: translateX(6px); }
/* ============================================================
   CEC — 2-column path grid (NOC TEER)
   ============================================================ */
.path-grid-2col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}
@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .path-grid-2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
/* ============================================================
   HONG KONG — 2-column stream grid
   ============================================================ */
.stream-grid-2col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stream-grid-2col { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}