/* Siksha Connects — homepage (luxury soft-contrast palette) */
.sc-home-revamp {
  --sc-navy: #071b4d;
  --sc-navy-mid: #0b245f;
  --sc-navy-light: #134074;
  --sc-cyan: #16d5c0;
  --sc-cyan-dim: #12b8c8;
  --sc-gold: #c9a06b;
  --sc-text: #0f172a;
  --sc-muted: #475569;
  --sc-border: #e2e8f0;
  --sc-surface-0: #ffffff;
  --sc-surface-1: #f4fafb;
  --sc-surface-2: #eef7f8;
  --sc-surface-3: #f7fafc;
  --sc-surface-4: #f3f6ff;
  --sc-card-bg: #ffffff;
  --sc-radius: 14px;
  --sc-radius-lg: 18px;
  --sc-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.06);
  --sc-shadow-hover: 0 18px 48px rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.1);
  font-family: "Outfit", "DM Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
  color: var(--sc-text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

.sc-reg-anchor {
  scroll-margin-top: 88px;
  height: 0;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-wrap {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.sc-sec-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sc-sec-sub {
  color: var(--sc-muted);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Premium section headings (Courses, Why, Process, Testimonials) */
.sc-sec-heading-premium {
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.sc-sec-heading-premium__label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sc-cyan-dim);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.sc-sec-heading-premium__label::before {
  content: "";
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sc-cyan), var(--sc-gold));
}

.sc-sec-heading-premium__title {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.16;
  color: var(--sc-text);
}

.sc-sec-heading-premium__rule {
  height: 4px;
  width: min(220px, 52%);
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--sc-cyan) 0%,
    var(--sc-cyan-dim) 45%,
    rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.2) 100%
  );
}

.sc-testi-premium .sc-sec-heading-premium__title {
  color: #0a1628;
}

.sc-section-why .sc-sec-heading-premium__title,
.sc-section-process .sc-sec-heading-premium__title,
.sc-section-courses .sc-sec-heading-premium__title {
  color: #0a1628;
}

/* Scroll reveal — subtle, 0.5–0.8s */
.sc-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s ease;
}
.sc-reveal.sc-reveal-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.sc-lift.sc-reveal:not(.sc-reveal-visible) {
  transform: translateY(22px) scale(0.985);
}
.sc-lift.sc-reveal.sc-reveal-visible {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.sc-reveal.sc-reveal--left {
  transform: translate3d(-28px, 22px, 0);
}
.sc-reveal.sc-reveal--left.sc-reveal-visible {
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
}

.sc-lift {
  transition:
    transform 0.45s ease,
    box-shadow 0.45s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    opacity 0.65s ease;
}
.sc-lift:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-hover);
}
.sc-lift.sc-reveal:not(.sc-reveal-visible):hover {
  transform: translateY(22px) scale(0.985);
}
.sc-lift.sc-reveal.sc-reveal-visible:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1);
}

/* --- Hero --- */
.sc-hero-v2 {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--sc-navy) 0%, var(--sc-navy-mid) 45%, #0a4d6e 100%);
  padding: 56px 0 72px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sc-hero-v2::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40% -20% auto auto;
  width: 70%;
  height: 120%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.22) 0%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sc-hero-v2::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto auto -30% -25%;
  width: 55%;
  height: 80%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.sc-hero-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.35);
  color: #9ff5f0;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sc-hero-v2 h1 {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.sc-hero-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  max-width: 540px;
}

.sc-hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.sc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, filter 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.sc-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

.sc-btn-hero-lg {
  padding: 16px 26px !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  min-height: 54px;
}

.sc-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sc-cyan) 0%, var(--sc-cyan-dim) 100%);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.3);
}
.sc-btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 38px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.4);
  filter: brightness(1.03);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sc-btn-outline-light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.42);
}
.sc-btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.sc-btn-ghost-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(232, 251, 249, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
}

.sc-trust-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px 18px;
}
.sc-trust-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}
.sc-trust-pill::before {
  content: "";
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sc-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.22);
}

/* Hero visual */
.sc-hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 420px;
}
.sc-hero-glow-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 8% 5%;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent);
  filter: blur(2px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-collage {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 400px;
}
.sc-hero-collage img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.sc-hero-collage .sc-hc-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.sc-hc-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
}
.sc-float-cards {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sc-float-card {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: auto;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-navy);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
  max-width: 180px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  animation: sc-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.sc-float-card:nth-child(1) {
  top: 6%;
  right: -4%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}
.sc-float-card:nth-child(2) {
  bottom: 28%;
  left: -6%;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}
.sc-float-card:nth-child(3) {
  top: 38%;
  right: -8%;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}
.sc-float-card:nth-child(4) {
  bottom: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

@keyframes sc-float {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
  }
}

/* Courses */
.sc-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 60px 0;
}
.sc-section-alt {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #fff 100%);
}

.sc-course-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.sc-course-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sc-card-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-border);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
}
.sc-course-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -30%;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.12), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-course-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.2), rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.08));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sc-course-card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sc-course-desc {
  color: var(--sc-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.sc-btn-text {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--sc-navy-light);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.sc-btn-text:hover {
  color: var(--sc-cyan-dim);
}
.sc-btn-text::after {
  content: "→";
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.sc-btn-text:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Why us split */
.sc-why-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.sc-why-photo {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-hover);
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
}
.sc-why-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  min-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sc-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}

.sc-feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 18px 18px 18px 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.04);
}
.sc-feature-card h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.sc-feature-card h4 span {
  font-size: 20px;
}
.sc-feature-card p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Stats */
.sc-stats-section {
  padding: 64px 0 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #06132f 0%, #071b4d 42%, #0b245f 100%);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sc-stats-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Ccircle cx='2' cy='2' r='1' fill='rgba(255,255,255,0.05)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.sc-stats-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(247, 250, 252, 0.75));
}

.sc-stat-grid-v2 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.sc-stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius);
}

.sc-stat-num {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sc-cyan);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-stat-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.sc-marquee-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
}
.sc-marquee {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 48px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: sc-marquee 28s linear infinite;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  width: max-content;
}
.sc-marquee span {
  opacity: 0.9;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes sc-marquee {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

/* Process */
.sc-process-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sc-process-step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 52px 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  align-items: start;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
}
.sc-process-num {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sc-navy-light), var(--sc-navy-mid));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.sc-process-step h4 {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 17px;
}
.sc-process-step p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* Colleges */
.sc-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.sc-tab {
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-border);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--sc-text);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, transform 0.15s;
}
.sc-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--sc-cyan);
}
.sc-tab.active {
  background: var(--sc-navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--sc-navy);
}

.sc-college-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-college-grid.sc-college-grid-2row {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(var(--sc-college-cols, 4), minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.sc-college-city {
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.sc-college-card-v2 {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.45s ease, box-shadow 0.45s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.sc-college-card-v2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.22);
}

.sc-college-img-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 168px;
}
.sc-college-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}
.sc-college-card-v2:hover .sc-college-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.sc-college-body {
  padding: 18px;
}
.sc-college-body h3 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 800;
}
.sc-college-meta-line {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sc-college-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.sc-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--sc-navy-mid);
}

.sc-college-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.sc-college-actions .sc-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
}
.sc-btn-secondary-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--sc-navy-mid);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.22);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.sc-btn-secondary-dark:hover {
  background: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.4);
  color: var(--sc-navy);
}

/* Abroad */
.sc-abroad-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.sc-abroad-card {
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.07);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.45s ease, box-shadow 0.45s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}
.sc-abroad-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.2);
}
.sc-abroad-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.sc-abroad-body {
  padding: 14px;
}
.sc-abroad-body h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.sc-abroad-body p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
}

/* Testimonials */
.sc-testi-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e5f9f8 0%, #f8fafc 55%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.sc-testi-carousel {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.sc-testi-card {
  display: none;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-border);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 28px 32px;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
}
.sc-testi-card.active {
  display: block;
  animation: sc-fadein 0.4s ease;
}

@keyframes sc-fadein {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.sc-testi-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.sc-testi-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sc-navy-light), var(--sc-cyan));
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
}
.sc-testi-meta strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16px;
}
.sc-testi-meta span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
}
.sc-stars {
  color: var(--sc-gold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.sc-testi-quote {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--sc-text);
}

.sc-testi-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.sc-testi-nav button {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-border);
  background: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 18px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.sc-testi-nav button:hover {
  background: var(--sc-navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--sc-navy);
}

.sc-testi-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}
.sc-testi-dots button {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: #cbd5e1;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}
.sc-testi-dots button.active {
  background: var(--sc-navy);
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* Blog */
.sc-blog-grid-v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.sc-blog-card-v2 {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.45s ease, box-shadow 0.45s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
}
.sc-blog-card-v2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.2);
}
.sc-blog-card-v2 img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.sc-blog-card-body {
  padding: 18px;
}
.sc-blog-card-body h4 {
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.sc-read-more {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--sc-navy-light);
}

/* Final CTA */
.sc-final-v2 {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(125deg, #071a3d 0%, #0b2455 42%, #0c4a62 78%, #0a3d52 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.sc-final-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}
.sc-final-v2 h2 {
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
}
.sc-final-v2 .sc-lead {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.sc-final-ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}
.sc-final-img {
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.sc-final-img img {
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
  min-height: 260px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Site footer block */
.sc-site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #06132f 0%, #071b4d 55%, #050f24 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 56px 0 32px;
  font-size: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-site-footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), transparent);
}
.sc-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.sc-site-footer h5 {
  color: #fff;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.sc-site-footer p {
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.sc-site-footer ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.sc-site-footer li {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.sc-site-footer a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.sc-site-footer a:hover {
  color: var(--sc-cyan);
}
.sc-footer-bottom {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.sc-site-footer .sc-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Sticky mobile CTA */
.sc-sticky-mobile {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sc-border);
  padding: 10px 12px calc(10px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
  box-shadow: 0 -8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.sc-sticky-mobile a {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.sc-sticky-call {
  background: var(--sc-navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.sc-sticky-wa {
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
}
.sc-sticky-book {
  background: var(--sc-cyan);
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sc-hero-grid,
  .sc-why-split,
  .sc-final-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-hero-visual {
    order: -1;
    min-height: 340px;
  }
  .sc-float-card {
    max-width: 160px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .sc-course-grid,
  .sc-college-grid,
  .sc-blog-grid-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .sc-college-grid.sc-college-grid-2row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .sc-stat-grid-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .sc-abroad-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .sc-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .sc-why-photo {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .sc-course-grid,
  .sc-college-grid,
  .sc-blog-grid-v2,
  .sc-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-college-grid.sc-college-grid-2row {
    display: flex;
    overflow-x: auto;
    grid-template-columns: unset;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    gap: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .sc-college-grid.sc-college-grid-2row .sc-college-card-v2 {
    flex: 0 0 min(300px, 88vw);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
  }
  .sc-stat-grid-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .sc-abroad-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .sc-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .sc-float-cards {
    display: none;
  }
  .sc-sticky-mobile {
    display: flex;
  }
  .sc-home-revamp {
    padding-bottom: 72px;
  }
  .sc-hero-slider-dots {
    margin-top: 16px;
  }
  .sc-testi-card-v3 {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
  .sc-process-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  .sc-process-card-v2.sc-process-card--right {
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .sc-success-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

/* ========== Premium national brand v3 ========== */
.sc-sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.sc-hero-premium {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 88px;
}

.sc-hero-premium.sc-hero-v2::before,
.sc-hero-premium.sc-hero-v2::after {
  display: none;
}

/* --- Integrated hero banner (merged image + gradient) --- */
.sc-hero-banner.sc-hero-v2 {
  padding: 0;
  min-height: clamp(520px, 78vh, 700px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-hero-banner.sc-hero-premium {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.sc-hero-banner__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-banner__gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 95% 75% at 82% 38%, rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.11) 0%, transparent 58%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 12% 45%, rgba(11, 36, 95, 0.55) 0%, transparent 62%),
    linear-gradient(118deg, #071b4d 0%, #0b245f 38%, #123a52 72%, #1a4558 100%);
}

.sc-hero-banner__gradient::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.55;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 60% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-banner__pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.11;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 32px 32px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 70% 45%, #000 15%, transparent 72%);
}

.sc-hero-banner__orbs {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-banner__orbs span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(72px);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.sc-hero-banner__orbs span:nth-child(1) {
  width: min(420px, 55vw);
  height: min(420px, 55vw);
  background: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.22);
  right: -6%;
  top: 8%;
}

.sc-hero-banner__orbs span:nth-child(2) {
  width: min(360px, 48vw);
  height: min(360px, 48vw);
  background: rgba(100, 180, 200, 0.12);
  right: 18%;
  bottom: -12%;
}

.sc-hero-banner__shell {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px) 24px 32px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0 clamp(44px, 5vw, 58px);
  min-height: 0;
}

.sc-hero-merge {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 1fr) minmax(300px, 1.08fr);
  gap: clamp(8px, 2.5vw, 36px);
  align-items: center;
  min-height: clamp(420px, 52vh, 620px);
}

.sc-hero-merge__bridge {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6% -10% -6% -12%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    100deg,
    rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.97) 0%,
    rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.55) 34%,
    rgba(11, 36, 95, 0.14) 56%,
    transparent 78%
  );
}

.sc-hero-merge__copy {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  grid-column: 1;
  grid-row: 1;
  padding-right: clamp(4px, 2vw, 16px);
}

.sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-merge__copy h1 {
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.8vw, 4.25rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #fff;
}

.sc-hero-hl-line {
  display: block;
}

.sc-hero-hl-line + .sc-hero-hl-line {
  margin-top: 0.06em;
}

.sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.4rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin: 0 0 26px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-ctas {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  gap: 12px;
}

.sc-hero-merge__visual {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  grid-column: 2;
  grid-row: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.sc-hero-merge__glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 92%;
  height: 90%;
  right: -5%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.2) 0%, transparent 68%);
  filter: blur(56px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-merge__gold {
  position: absolute;
  width: min(68%, 400px);
  height: 72%;
  right: 10%;
  bottom: -8%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 160, 107, 0.14) 0%, transparent 72%);
  filter: blur(48px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-img-shell {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 640px;
  height: clamp(400px, 50vh, 600px);
  margin-right: -6%;
  border-radius: 0 0 0 22%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  border: none;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 16%, #000 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 16%, #000 100%);
}

.sc-hero-parallax-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transform: scale(1.07);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease-out;
  will-change: transform;
  filter: saturate(1.03);
}

.sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-slide {
  transition: opacity 0.85s ease-out, transform 0.85s ease-out;
}

.sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-slider-dots {
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-arrow {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-arrow span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: -2px;
}

.sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.15);
}

.sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-arrow-prev {
  left: 4px;
}

.sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-arrow-next {
  right: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-merge {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: 0;
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .sc-hero-merge__copy {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1;
    padding-right: 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-merge__copy h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 7vw, 2.6rem);
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-lead {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-ctas {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .sc-hero-merge__visual {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 2;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .sc-hero-img-shell {
    margin-right: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: clamp(260px, 42vw, 360px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 70%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 82%, transparent 100%);
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-slider {
    padding: 0 40px;
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-arrow {
    display: flex;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-ctas {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-ctas .sc-btn-primary.sc-btn-hero-lg {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    grid-row: 1;
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-ctas .sc-btn-outline-light {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 2;
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-ctas .sc-btn-wa-icon {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 2;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }
}

.sc-hero-mesh {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 20%, rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.18), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 85% 30%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(165deg, var(--sc-navy) 0%, var(--sc-navy-mid) 42%, #083654 100%);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-blobs {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-hero-blobs span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: sc-blob-drift 18s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sc-hero-blobs span:nth-child(1) {
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  background: rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.35);
  top: -80px;
  right: 10%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.sc-hero-blobs span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.2);
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -40px;
  animation-delay: -6s;
}

.sc-hero-blobs span:nth-child(3) {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background: rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.12);
  bottom: 30%;
  right: -60px;
  animation-delay: -12s;
}

@keyframes sc-blob-drift {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate(-20px, 16px) scale(1.05);
  }
}

.sc-hero-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 48px 48px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  opacity: 0.35;
  animation: sc-particle-drift 40s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes sc-particle-drift {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-80px);
  }
}

.sc-hero-cursor-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
}

.sc-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sc-hero-slider {
  position: relative;
}

.sc-hero-slides {
  display: grid;
}

.sc-hero-slide {
  grid-area: 1 / 1 / 2 / 2;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.85s ease, transform 0.85s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sc-hero-slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.sc-hero-slider-dots button {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: width 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-hero-slider-dots button.is-active {
  width: 32px;
  background: var(--sc-cyan);
}

.sc-hero-trust-chip {
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.sc-hero-trust-chip-inner {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sc-hero-trust-chip-inner strong {
  color: #fff;
}

.sc-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 18px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.sc-scroll-hint span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border-radius: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.sc-scroll-hint span::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 8px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 4px;
  height: 8px;
  margin-left: -2px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: sc-scroll-wheel 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes sc-scroll-wheel {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.35;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
}

.sc-trust-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #040d1f, #061a3a);
  padding: 14px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.sc-trust-strip-marquee {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 56px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: sc-marquee-strip 45s linear infinite;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  width: max-content;
}

.sc-trust-strip-marquee span {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes sc-marquee-strip {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.sc-hero-premium .sc-float-card--1 {
  top: 6%;
  right: -4%;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.sc-hero-premium .sc-float-card--2 {
  bottom: 28%;
  left: -6%;
  animation-delay: 1s;
}

.sc-hero-premium .sc-float-card--3 {
  top: 38%;
  right: -8%;
  animation-delay: 2s;
}

.sc-course-card-v3 {
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-course-banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 148px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sc-course-banner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.33, 1, 0.68, 1);
}

.sc-course-card-v3:hover .sc-course-banner img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.sc-course-banner-grad {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.75) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-course-icon-float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 12px;
  margin: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.sc-course-body-v3 {
  padding: 14px 16px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.sc-course-card-v3 h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.sc-course-card-v3 .sc-course-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.sc-course-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sc-course-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f7f6, #e8f0fe);
  color: var(--sc-navy-mid);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.sc-why-premium .sc-why-split-v2 {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 300px) 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.sc-why-photo-compact {
  position: static;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.12);
}

.sc-why-photo-compact img {
  min-height: 0;
  max-height: 280px;
  width: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.sc-why-photo-caption {
  margin-top: 12px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
}

.sc-why-badges {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 20px 0 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.sc-why-badges li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc, #fff);
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.04);
}

.sc-why-badges strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  color: var(--sc-navy);
}

.sc-why-badges span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sc-feature-grid-v2 {
  gap: 18px;
}

.sc-feature-card-v2 {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.18);
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4fbfb 100%);
  padding: 20px 20px 20px 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.sc-feature-card-v2:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.12);
}

.sc-feature-card-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.25), transparent 55%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-feature-card-v2:hover .sc-feature-card-glow {
  opacity: 1;
}

.sc-feature-ico {
  font-size: 22px;
}

.sc-stat-grid-v3 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
}

.sc-stat-item-static .sc-stat-num-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--sc-cyan);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sc-process-section .sc-process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.sc-process-line {
  display: none;
}

.sc-process-cards-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.sc-process-card-v2.sc-process-card--right {
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

.sc-process-card-inner {
  height: 100%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.sc-process-card-v2:hover .sc-process-card-inner {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-hover);
}

.sc-process-thumb {
  height: 104px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-process-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.sc-process-card-v2:hover .sc-process-thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.sc-process-card-body {
  padding: 16px 16px 18px;
}

.sc-process-ico {
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.sc-process-step-num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--sc-cyan-dim);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sc-process-card-body h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sc-process-card-body p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.sc-abroad-card-v2 .sc-abroad-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 148px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-abroad-card-v2 .sc-abroad-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}

.sc-abroad-card-v2:hover .sc-abroad-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.sc-abroad-flag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  font-size: 26px;
  line-height: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
}

.sc-abroad-college {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--sc-navy);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.sc-abroad-courses {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.sc-abroad-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sc-cyan-dim);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.12);
}

.sc-success-section {
  padding: 76px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eef2f7 0%, #ffffff 55%);
}

.sc-success-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.sc-success-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-border);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-success-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-hover);
}

.sc-success-photo {
  height: 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-success-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
}

.sc-success-card:hover .sc-success-photo img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.sc-success-body {
  padding: 18px;
}

.sc-success-headline {
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--sc-navy);
}

.sc-success-meta {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
}

.sc-success-college {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sc-cyan-dim);
}

.sc-testi-premium {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-testi-gradient-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30% -10%;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 30%, rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.1), transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.06), transparent 52%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.sc-testi-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sc-testi-carousel-v2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.sc-testi-viewport {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8px 0 20px;
  margin: 0 -4px;
}

.sc-testi-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.33, 1, 0.68, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.sc-testi-card-v3 {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 28px) / 3);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.07);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-testi-card-v3.sc-testi-card-compact {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 28px) / 3);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
}

.sc-testi-card-shine {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(125deg, transparent 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 50%, transparent 60%);
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  animation: sc-shine 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.35;
}

@keyframes sc-shine {
  0%,
  80% {
    transform: translateX(-100%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(100%);
  }
}

.sc-testi-card-top {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sc-testi-face {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.12);
}

.sc-testi-face img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sc-testi-id strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.sc-testi-id span:first-of-type {
  display: block;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
}

.sc-testi-college-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfdf5, #e0f2fe);
  color: var(--sc-navy-mid);
}

.sc-testi-arrow {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--sc-border);
  background: #fff;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  color: var(--sc-navy);
}

.sc-testi-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--sc-navy);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--sc-navy);
}

.sc-blog-card-v3 .sc-blog-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-blog-card-v3 .sc-blog-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.33, 1, 0.68, 1);
}

.sc-blog-card-v3:hover .sc-blog-media img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.sc-blog-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.1) 0%, rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.88) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-blog-cat {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sc-cyan), var(--sc-cyan-dim));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.35);
}

.sc-blog-time {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.sc-site-footer-v2 .sc-footer-grid-v2 {
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1.05fr 0.85fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: start;
}

.sc-footer-cta-panel h5 {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sc-footer-hotline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}

.sc-footer-hotline:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
}

.sc-footer-hotline span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.sc-footer-hotline strong {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sc-footer-wa-cta {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
}

.sc-footer-wa-cta:hover {
  filter: brightness(1.05);
  color: #fff !important;
}

.sc-footer-enquiry {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sc-footer-enquiry input {
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  padding: 12px 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 14px;
}

.sc-footer-enquiry input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.sc-btn-footer-submit {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sc-cyan), var(--sc-cyan-dim));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.35);
}

.sc-footer-form-hint {
  margin: 10px 0 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.sc-footer-brand .sc-footer-proof {
  margin-top: 18px;
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
}

.sc-footer-brand .sc-footer-proof strong {
  color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .sc-stat-grid-v3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .sc-process-cards-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .sc-process-card-v2.sc-process-card--right {
    transform: none;
  }

  .sc-success-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .sc-testi-card-v3 {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 14px) / 2);
  }

  .sc-testi-card-v3.sc-testi-card-compact {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 14px) / 2);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sc-why-premium .sc-why-split-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .sc-site-footer-v2 .sc-footer-grid-v2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .sc-footer-cta-panel {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    max-width: 480px;
  }
}

/* ========== Homepage: section rhythm & soft transitions ========== */
.sc-section-courses {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sc-surface-0);
  z-index: 1;
}

.sc-section-courses::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 72px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.sc-section-courses::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(244, 250, 251, 0.95));
}

.sc-section-why {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sc-surface-1);
  z-index: 0;
}

.sc-section-why::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 55% at 20% 20%, rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.06), transparent 60%);
}

.sc-section-why::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65));
}

.sc-section-process {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sc-surface-3);
  z-index: 0;
}

.sc-section-process::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 48px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9), transparent);
}

.sc-section-process::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85));
}

.sc-section-colleges {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sc-surface-0);
  z-index: 1;
}

.sc-section-colleges::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 44px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 250, 252, 0.95), transparent);
}

.sc-section-abroad {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sc-surface-4);
  z-index: 0;
}

.sc-section-abroad::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 36px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(238, 247, 248, 0.9));
}

.sc-section-blog {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--sc-surface-0);
  z-index: 1;
}

.sc-section-blog::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 44px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(238, 247, 248, 0.75), transparent);
}

.sc-testi-premium.sc-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(185deg, var(--sc-surface-2) 0%, #e8f3f5 42%, var(--sc-surface-1) 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.sc-testi-premium.sc-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 85% 30%, rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.07), transparent 55%);
}

.sc-testi-premium.sc-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 40px;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88));
}

.sc-hero-compact.sc-hero-v2 {
  padding: 36px 0 40px;
}

.sc-hero-inner .sc-hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.sc-hero-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 28px 40px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sc-hero-visual-single {
  position: relative;
}

.sc-hero-main-img {
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.sc-hero-main-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.65s ease;
}

.sc-hero-slide.is-active .sc-hero-main-img:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.sc-hero-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 6;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  background: rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}

.sc-hero-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.28);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.sc-hero-arrow-prev {
  left: 0;
}

.sc-hero-arrow-next {
  right: 0;
}

.sc-hero-ctas {
  align-items: center;
}

.sc-btn-wa-icon {
  min-width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 16px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.22) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}

.sc-btn-wa-icon:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.38) !important;
}

.sc-final-v2 .sc-btn-wa-icon {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.28) !important;
}

.sc-btn-icon-round {
  min-width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
}

.sc-final-compact {
  padding: 56px 0;
}

.sc-final-compact .sc-final-inner {
  gap: 32px;
}

.sc-stats-premium.sc-stats-section {
  padding: 48px 0 40px;
}

.sc-stats-premium.sc-stats-section .sc-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 28px 20px 8px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.sc-stat-grid-5 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.sc-stats-premium .sc-stat-item {
  transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-stats-premium .sc-stat-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.38);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

.sc-stat-ico {
  display: block;
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sc-process-grid-3x2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
}

.sc-process-card-simple {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius);
  padding: 20px 16px 18px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow);
  min-height: 130px;
}

.sc-process-card-simple .sc-process-ico {
  font-size: 22px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sc-process-card-simple h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sc-process-card-simple p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.sc-process-step-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--sc-cyan);
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Process: horizontal carousel */
.sc-process-carousel {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.sc-process-viewport {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x proximity;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  padding: 8px 2px 18px;
  cursor: grab;
}

.sc-process-viewport:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.sc-process-track {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap: 14px;
  width: max-content;
}

.sc-process-card-slide {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(246px, 26vw, 300px);
  width: clamp(246px, 26vw, 300px);
  max-width: 300px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s ease-out,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease-out,
    border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.sc-process-card-slide.is-active {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: var(--sc-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.35);
  z-index: 2;
}

.sc-process-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.12);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--sc-navy);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.08);
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}

.sc-process-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.45);
  color: #0a3d6e;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sc-process-card-slide {
    flex: 0 0 min(300px, calc(100vw - 100px));
    width: min(300px, calc(100vw - 100px));
  }

  .sc-process-arrow {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}

.sc-why-split-v3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(200px, 260px) 1fr;
  gap: 32px 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.sc-why-split-balanced {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(240px, 0.9fr) 1.1fr;
  gap: 28px 36px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.sc-why-split-balanced .sc-why-photo-compact {
  align-self: stretch;
  min-height: 0;
}

.sc-why-photo-premium.sc-why-photo-compact {
  display: block;
  padding: 2px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.38), rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.12));
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 60px rgba(10, 25, 50, 0.08),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.18);
}

.sc-why-photo-premium__inner {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
  display: grid;
}

.sc-why-split-balanced .sc-why-photo-premium__inner img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 0;
  max-height: none;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.sc-why-photo-premium__shade {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 42%, rgba(6, 19, 47, 0.48) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-why-split-balanced .sc-why-photo-premium:hover .sc-why-photo-premium__inner img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.sc-why-photo-premium.sc-lift.sc-reveal.sc-reveal-visible:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.sc-why-photo-premium.sc-lift.sc-reveal:not(.sc-reveal-visible):hover {
  transform: translate3d(-28px, 22px, 0) scale(0.985);
}

.sc-why-split-balanced .sc-feature-grid-v3 {
  align-content: start;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sc-why-split-balanced .sc-why-photo-premium.sc-why-photo-compact {
    min-height: min(56vw, 300px);
    max-height: none;
  }

  .sc-why-split-balanced .sc-why-photo-premium__inner {
    min-height: min(52vw, 280px);
  }

  .sc-section-why .sc-why-split-balanced {
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

.sc-feature-grid-v3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.sc-feature-card-v3 {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8feff 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.1);
  border-left: 3px solid rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.55);
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius);
  padding: 14px 16px 14px 14px;
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 40px rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.09),
    0 2px 8px rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.04);
  min-height: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
}

.sc-feature-card-v3::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.55), rgba(201, 160, 107, 0.35), transparent);
  opacity: 0.95;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-feature-card-v3:hover {
  border-color: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.32);
  border-left-color: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.85);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 50px rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.12),
    0 8px 20px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.08);
}

.sc-feature-card-v3.sc-lift.sc-reveal.sc-reveal-visible:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1);
}

.sc-feature-card-v3.sc-lift.sc-reveal:not(.sc-reveal-visible):hover {
  transform: translateY(22px) scale(0.985);
}

.sc-feature-card-v3 h4 {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.sc-feature-ico-pill {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.18), rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.06));
  border: 1px solid rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.28);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.07);
}

.sc-feature-title-text {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.sc-feature-card-v3 p {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 46px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
  line-height: 1.42;
}

.sc-section-why .sc-sec-heading-premium__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.72rem, 3vw, 2.28rem);
}

.sc-college-actions-single {
  display: block;
}

.sc-btn-block {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.sc-college-img-wrap {
  height: 176px;
}

.sc-abroad-apply {
  margin-top: 12px;
  padding: 10px 14px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
}

.sc-blog-row.sc-blog-scroll {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.sc-blog-card-split.sc-blog-card-v2 {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
}

.sc-blog-card-split .sc-blog-media {
  position: relative;
  height: 118px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sc-blog-card-split .sc-blog-media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.sc-blog-card-split .sc-blog-cat {
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  color: var(--sc-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 31, 77, 0.06);
}

.sc-blog-card-split .sc-blog-card-body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 12px 14px 14px;
  background: #fff;
}

.sc-blog-card-split .sc-blog-card-body h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: var(--sc-text);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.sc-blog-card-split .sc-read-more {
  margin-top: auto;
  font-size: 12px;
}

.sc-blog-card-compact .sc-blog-media {
  height: 112px;
}

.sc-blog-card-compact .sc-blog-card-body {
  padding: 12px 14px 14px;
}

.sc-blog-card-compact .sc-blog-card-body h4 {
  font-size: 13px;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.sc-testi-avatar-initials {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0b245f, #16d5c0);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.15);
}

.sc-testi-card-compact {
  padding: 12px 14px 14px !important;
  min-height: 0 !important;
}

.sc-testi-card-compact .sc-stars {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #f0b429;
}

.sc-testi-card-compact .sc-testi-quote {
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--sc-muted);
}

.sc-testi-card-compact .sc-testi-card-top {
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sc-testi-card-compact .sc-testi-id strong {
  font-size: 14px;
}

.sc-testi-card-compact .sc-testi-id span {
  font-size: 12px;
}

.sc-site-footer-clean {
  padding: 44px 0 28px;
}

.sc-footer-grid-clean {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 28px;
}

.sc-footer-contact-list {
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.sc-footer-social {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.sc-soc {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.sc-soc:hover {
  background: rgba(18, 201, 195, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
}

.sc-wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  right: 18px;
  bottom: 92px;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25d366;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  z-index: 10001;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.sc-wa-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  color: #fff;
}

.sc-wa-float .sc-svg-wa {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sc-blog-row.sc-blog-scroll {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 14px;
    overflow: visible;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    scroll-snap-type: none;
  }

  .sc-blog-card-compact {
    flex: unset;
    scroll-snap-align: unset;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .sc-stat-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .sc-process-grid-3x2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .sc-blog-row.sc-blog-scroll {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sc-hero-inner .sc-hero-slider {
    padding: 0 8px;
  }

  .sc-hero-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-arrow {
    display: flex;
  }

  .sc-hero-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .sc-why-split-v3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .sc-footer-grid-clean {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .sc-stat-grid-5 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .sc-process-grid-3x2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .sc-feature-grid-v3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .sc-footer-grid-clean {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .sc-hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .sc-hero-ctas .sc-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .sc-hero-ctas .sc-btn-wa-icon {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-ctas .sc-btn {
    width: auto;
  }

  .sc-hero-banner .sc-hero-ctas .sc-btn-wa-icon {
    width: auto;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 701px) {
  .sc-wa-float {
    bottom: 32px;
  }
}

/* NEET Re-Exam offer — compact promo below hero */
.sc-reexam-banner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: -8px;
  padding: 0 0 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eef4fb 0%, #f7fafb 100%);
}

.sc-reexam-banner__link {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px 24px;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--sc-radius-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(125deg, #050f2e 0%, #0b245f 42%, #0d4a5c 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 160, 107, 0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 40px rgba(5, 15, 46, 0.22),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.12),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease;
}

.sc-reexam-banner__link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 160, 107, 0.75);
  box-shadow:
    0 20px 48px rgba(5, 15, 46, 0.28),
    0 0 24px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.18),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sc-reexam-banner__badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #050f2e;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8c98a 0%, #c9a06b 55%, #f0d4a8 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(201, 160, 107, 0.35);
}

.sc-reexam-banner__content {
  flex: 1 1 220px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.sc-reexam-banner__title {
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.2vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #fff;
}

.sc-reexam-banner__sub {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 1.6vw, 0.98rem);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  max-width: 52ch;
}

.sc-reexam-banner__cta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #050f2e;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sc-cyan) 0%, #12b8c8 100%);
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-reexam-banner__link:hover .sc-reexam-banner__cta {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.45);
}

.sc-reexam-banner__arrow {
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sc-reexam-banner__link:hover .sc-reexam-banner__arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
  .sc-reexam-banner {
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .sc-reexam-banner__link {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 16px 18px;
  }

  .sc-reexam-banner__cta {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Cinematic Hero — immersive full-bleed slider (premium redesign)
   Overrides legacy .sc-hero-banner / .sc-hero-merge layout when
   .sc-hero-cinematic modifier class is present on the section.
   ========================================================================== */
.sc-hero-banner.sc-hero-cinematic {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(640px, 86vh, 820px);
  padding: 0;
  background: #04102e;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  display: block;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-banner__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-banner__gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 78% 36%, rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 65% at 12% 50%, rgba(11, 36, 95, 0.65) 0%, transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(118deg, #04102e 0%, #071b4d 35%, #0d3553 72%, #11445a 100%);
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-banner__gradient::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.4;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 60% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 65% at 60% 40%, #000 0%, transparent 75%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-banner__pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.08;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 30px 30px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 70% 45%, #000 15%, transparent 75%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 75% at 70% 45%, #000 15%, transparent 75%);
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-banner__orbs span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.55;
  animation: scHeroOrbDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-banner__orbs span:nth-child(1) {
  width: min(440px, 58vw);
  height: min(440px, 58vw);
  background: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.26);
  right: -8%;
  top: 6%;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-banner__orbs span:nth-child(2) {
  width: min(380px, 50vw);
  height: min(380px, 50vw);
  background: rgba(201, 160, 107, 0.16);
  right: 20%;
  bottom: -14%;
  animation-delay: -9s;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-banner__orbs span:nth-child(3) {
  width: min(320px, 42vw);
  height: min(320px, 42vw);
  background: rgba(75, 145, 220, 0.12);
  left: -8%;
  top: 35%;
  animation-delay: -14s;
}

@keyframes scHeroOrbDrift {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translate3d(-2.5%, 1.8%, 0);
  }
}

/* Subtle global route line — decorative, static */
.sc-hero-cinematic__route {
  position: absolute;
  top: 4%;
  right: 0;
  width: clamp(280px, 38vw, 540px);
  height: clamp(220px, 30vw, 420px);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

/* Slider takes full section */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slider {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: block;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slides {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: block;
}

/* Each slide is a full-bleed cinematic scene, stacked + cross-faded */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: none;
  transition:
    opacity 1.1s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1),
    visibility 1.1s linear;
  grid-area: auto;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: none;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Background image layer — fills the slide, slow Ken-Burns zoom while active */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide.is-active .sc-hero-slide__bg {
  animation: scHeroKenBurns 16s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes scHeroKenBurns {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1.02);
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__bg img,
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__bg .sc-hero-parallax-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 32%;
  display: block;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  filter: saturate(1.06) contrast(1.04);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease-out;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: none;
  mask-image: none;
  -webkit-mask-image: none;
}

/* Cinematic dark veil — keeps left text fully readable, lets right breathe */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__veil {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      96deg,
      rgba(4, 16, 46, 0.94) 0%,
      rgba(4, 16, 46, 0.86) 22%,
      rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.62) 46%,
      rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.3) 68%,
      rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.55) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      180deg,
      rgba(4, 16, 46, 0.55) 0%,
      transparent 28%,
      transparent 70%,
      rgba(4, 16, 46, 0.66) 100%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Per-slide accent glow + soft vignette */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 65% at 80% 30%, rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.2) 0%, transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 55% at 88% 78%, rgba(201, 160, 107, 0.12) 0%, transparent 62%);
  pointer-events: none;
  mix-blend-mode: screen;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: radial-gradient(
    ellipse 120% 80% at 50% 50%,
    transparent 38%,
    rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle teal light ray (top-right) */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -10%;
  right: -6%;
  width: 55%;
  height: 80%;
  z-index: 1;
  background: conic-gradient(
    from 200deg at 82% 12%,
    transparent 0deg,
    rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.12) 14deg,
    transparent 28deg
  );
  filter: blur(20px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Content shell positioned over the scene */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide .sc-hero-banner__shell {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0;
  flex: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  padding: clamp(120px, 16vh, 180px) clamp(24px, 5vw, 56px) clamp(120px, 14vh, 160px);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Glassmorphism eyebrow chip */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 9px 18px 9px 14px;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  color: rgba(232, 251, 249, 0.96);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 999px;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sc-cyan, #16d5c0);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.22),
    0 0 14px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.7);
  animation: scHeroDotPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes scHeroDotPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.7;
    transform: scale(0.92);
  }
}

/* Ultra-bold cinematic headline */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__title {
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.6rem);
  line-height: 1.02;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow:
    0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35),
    0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__title .sc-hero-hl-line {
  display: block;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__title .sc-hero-hl-line + .sc-hero-hl-line {
  margin-top: 0.04em;
  background: linear-gradient(92deg, #ffffff 0%, #e8fdf9 40%, #aaf2e9 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

/* Subtext */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.45vw, 1.32rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 38rem;
  margin: 0 0 32px;
  color: rgba(232, 248, 255, 0.92);
  font-weight: 400;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* CTA cluster */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__ctas {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* Primary CTA — premium glow gradient */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-btn-hero-glow {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #16d5c0 0%, #0fb6c1 55%, #0e95a4 100%) !important;
  color: #02233a !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 30px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.42),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.22),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  isolation: isolate;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    filter 0.3s ease;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-btn-hero-glow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.75), transparent 60%);
  z-index: -1;
  filter: blur(18px);
  opacity: 0.85;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-btn-hero-glow:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 16px 42px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.55),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

/* Secondary CTA — glass */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-btn-hero-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.36) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-btn-hero-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.17) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 14px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.2),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

/* WhatsApp glass icon */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-btn-wa-icon.sc-btn-hero-lg {
  width: 56px;
  min-width: 56px;
  padding: 0 !important;
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.2) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5) !important;
  color: #d8ffe8 !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.22);
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-btn-wa-icon.sc-btn-hero-lg:hover {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.34) !important;
  border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.72) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.38);
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-btn-wa-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

/* Premium glass arrows */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  background: rgba(8, 22, 56, 0.42);
  color: rgba(232, 251, 249, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(150%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(150%);
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-arrow span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: -3px;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.2);
  border-color: rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.6);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow:
    0 12px 32px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.3),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.4),
    inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-arrow-prev {
  left: clamp(12px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-arrow-next {
  right: clamp(12px, 2.5vw, 32px);
}

/* Pill-style dots inside a glass capsule */
.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: clamp(28px, 5vh, 52px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 5;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 9px 15px;
  background: rgba(8, 22, 56, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 999px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px) saturate(140%);
  margin: 0;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slider-dots button {
  appearance: none;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  width: 22px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition:
    width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1),
    background 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slider-dots button:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slider-dots button.is-active {
  width: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #16d5c0, #c9a06b);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.25),
    0 4px 14px rgba(22, 213, 192, 0.45);
}

/* Reduced motion: kill all hero animation */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide.is-active .sc-hero-slide__bg,
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-banner__orbs span,
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__eyebrow-dot {
    animation: none !important;
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide {
    transition: opacity 0.4s linear !important;
  }
}

/* Tablet */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__content {
    max-width: 640px;
    padding: clamp(110px, 14vh, 150px) clamp(20px, 5vw, 40px);
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__title {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.6vw, 3.8rem);
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic__route {
    opacity: 0.35;
  }
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .sc-hero-banner.sc-hero-cinematic {
    min-height: clamp(580px, 88vh, 760px);
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__bg img,
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__bg .sc-hero-parallax-img {
    object-position: center 28%;
  }
  /* Stronger vertical veil for readability on small screens */
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__veil {
    background:
      linear-gradient(
        180deg,
        rgba(4, 16, 46, 0.76) 0%,
        rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.55) 42%,
        rgba(4, 16, 46, 0.82) 100%
      ),
      linear-gradient(96deg, rgba(4, 16, 46, 0.55) 0%, rgba(7, 27, 77, 0.2) 100%);
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__content {
    padding: clamp(96px, 14vh, 140px) 20px clamp(120px, 16vh, 160px);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__title {
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 7.8vw, 2.6rem);
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__sub {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-arrow {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-arrow-prev {
    left: 8px;
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-arrow-next {
    right: 8px;
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slider-dots {
    bottom: clamp(22px, 5vh, 32px);
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__ctas .sc-btn-hero-lg {
    padding: 14px 20px !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    min-height: 50px;
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic__route {
    opacity: 0.25;
    width: 75%;
    height: 38%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__ctas {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__ctas .sc-btn-primary {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__ctas .sc-btn-outline-light {
    grid-column: 1;
  }
  .sc-hero-cinematic .sc-hero-slide__ctas .sc-btn-wa-icon {
    grid-column: 2;
    width: 52px !important;
    min-width: 52px !important;
  }
}