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

/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM & MODERN LIGHT THEME TOKENS
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Fonts */
    --font-heading: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Roboto', sans-serif;

    /* Logo Brand Colors */
    --color-brand-primary: #231f20;           /* Zeus (Charcoal Black) */
    --color-brand-primary-rgb: 35, 31, 32;
    --color-brand-accent: #0097b2;            /* Bondi Blue */
    --color-brand-accent-rgb: 0, 151, 178;
    --color-brand-secondary: #8cc63f;         /* Android Green */
    --color-brand-secondary-rgb: 140, 198, 63;
    --color-bg-smoke: #F4F4F5;                /* White Smoke */

    /* Theme Semantics (Light Theme Core) */
    --text-dark: var(--color-brand-primary);
    --text-muted: #5e595a;
    --text-light: #ffffff;
    --border-light: rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.08);
    --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    
    /* Gradients (Soft Light Gradients) */
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--color-bg-smoke) 100%);
    --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-accent) 0%, #007c92 100%);
    --gradient-green: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-secondary) 0%, #76ab2f 100%);
    --gradient-text-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-primary) 30%, var(--color-brand-accent) 100%);
    --gradient-cta: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.05) 0%, rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.05) 100%);

    /* Shadows & Glows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 30px rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.1);
    --glow-accent: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.2);
    --glow-green: 0 0 20px rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.2);

    /* Typography Scale */
    --font-size-xs: clamp(0.75rem, 0.72rem + 0.1vw, 0.85rem);
    --font-size-sm: clamp(0.85rem, 0.8rem + 0.15vw, 0.95rem);
    --font-size-base: clamp(0.95rem, 0.92rem + 0.1vw, 1.05rem);
    --font-size-md: clamp(1.05rem, 1rem + 0.15vw, 1.15rem);
    --font-size-lg: clamp(1.15rem, 1.1rem + 0.2vw, 1.3rem);
    --font-size-xl: clamp(1.35rem, 1.25rem + 0.3vw, 1.65rem);
    --font-size-xxl: clamp(1.75rem, 1.5rem + 0.8vw, 2.25rem);

    /* Border Radii */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.15s ease;
    --transition-normal: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    line-height: 1.15;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

input, select, button {
    font-family: inherit;
}

/* Custom Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--color-bg-smoke);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: var(--color-brand-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #007c92;
}

/* Keyboard Focus Rings */
*:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--color-brand-accent);
    outline-offset: 3px;
}

.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-light);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    z-index: 9999;
    font-weight: 600;
}
.skip-link:focus {
    top: 20px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LAYOUTS & REUSABLE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: clamp(2.25rem, 1.75rem + 2.5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
    position: relative;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-accent { color: var(--color-brand-accent); }

.badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-brand-accent);
    background: rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Background Aurora Blobs */
.blob-container {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blob {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    filter: blur(140px);
    opacity: 0.12;
}
.blob-1 {
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: var(--color-brand-accent);
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
}
.blob-2 {
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    background: var(--color-brand-secondary);
    bottom: -50px;
    left: -100px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.header {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo img {
    height: 44px;
    width: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.nav-list {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.25rem;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-contact {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    text-align: right;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.contact-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.contact-number {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-number:hover {
    color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.btn-nav {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-light) !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.2);
}

.btn-nav:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.3), var(--glow-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIGHT HERO SECTION & TIMER
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: clamp(2.25rem, 1.75rem + 3.5vw, 5rem) 0;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.hero-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 30%, rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.05) 0%, transparent 60%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 75%, rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 6vw, 6rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-content h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xxl);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    background: var(--gradient-text-dark);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtext {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    max-width: 580px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-meta-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--text-light);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.meta-item svg {
    color: var(--color-brand-accent);
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}

.meta-item span {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

/* Countdown Timer Box */
.timer-container {
    background: rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.06);
    padding: 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    max-width: 540px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.timer-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-brand-accent);
    text-align: center;
}

.timer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.875rem;
}

.timer-box {
    background: var(--text-light);
    padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.timer-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.3);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.timer-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: 900;
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.timer-lbl {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIGHT GLASSMORPHIC FORM CARD
   ========================================================================== */
.form-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-glass);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg), 0 30px 60px rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.05);
    position: relative;
}

.form-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: calc(100% + 2px);
    height: calc(100% + 2px);
    top: -1px;
    left: -1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-brand-accent), var(--color-brand-secondary));
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 1px);
    opacity: 0.2;
}

.form-card h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    text-align: center;
}

.lead-form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.form-group {
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.col-half {
    grid-column: span 1;
}

.col-full {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.12);
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-brand-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.12);
}

.select-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.select-wrapper::after {
    content: '▾';
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.15rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.form-control[aria-invalid="true"] {
    border-color: #ef4444;
    background-color: #fef2f2;
}

.form-notification {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: none;
    animation: slideIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

.form-notification.success {
    display: block;
    background-color: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.12);
    color: #4f7b18;
    border: 1px solid rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.3);
}

.form-notification.error {
    display: block;
    background-color: #fef2f2;
    color: #b91c1c;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

.btn-submit {
    display: inline-flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.05rem;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 800;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
    background-color: #007c92;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.35), var(--glow-accent);
}

.btn-submit svg {
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-submit:hover svg {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY RMSAT BENEFITS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.why-rmsat-section {
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.section-header {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 1.5rem + 2vw, 3rem) auto;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    background: var(--gradient-text-dark);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(330px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

.feature-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-smoke);
    border: 1px solid rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.feature-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
    transform-origin: left;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    border-color: rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.15);
}

.feature-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-brand-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-light);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-accent);
}

.feature-icon-wrapper svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Alternating Green Accent Hover for Even Feature Cards */
.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(even)::after {
    background: var(--gradient-green);
}

.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(even):hover {
    border-color: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.35);
}

.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(even) .feature-icon-wrapper {
    background: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-brand-secondary);
}

.features-grid .feature-card:nth-child(even):hover .feature-icon-wrapper {
    background: var(--gradient-green);
    color: var(--text-light);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-green);
}

.feature-card p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHO SHOULD APPLY
   ========================================================================== */
.audience-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-smoke);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.audience-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 6vw, 6rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.audience-list {
    display: grid;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.audience-card {
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.audience-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-color: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.25);
}

.audience-check {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: var(--color-secondary-accent-light);
    color: var(--color-secondary-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.audience-card:hover .audience-check {
    background: var(--gradient-green);
    color: var(--text-light);
    box-shadow: var(--glow-green);
}

.audience-check svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.audience-info h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.audience-info p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.audience-cta-wrapper {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.btn-accent {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-light);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    background-color: #007c92;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.3), var(--glow-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOW IT WORKS (TIMELINE)
   ========================================================================== */
.how-it-works-section {
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 840px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem 0;
}

.timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 22px;
    width: 4px;
    background-color: var(--border-light);
}

.timeline-progress-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 22px;
    width: 4px;
    height: 0%;
    background: var(--gradient-green);
    z-index: 1;
    transition: height 0.1s ease-out;
}

.timeline-item {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-left: 65px;
}

.timeline-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.timeline-badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 4px;
    top: 4px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background-color: #d1d5db; /* Inactive grey */
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px var(--text-light);
}

/* Active State via scroll animation */
.timeline-item.active .timeline-badge {
    background: var(--gradient-green);
    color: var(--text-light);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.15);
}

.timeline-panel {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-smoke);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-item.active .timeline-panel {
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.25);
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-panel {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.35);
}

.timeline-panel h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .timeline {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 4rem 0;
        position: relative;
    }

    .timeline::before {
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        left: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        bottom: auto;
        width: auto;
        height: 4px;
    }

    .timeline-progress-line {
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        left: 20px;
        width: 0%;
        height: 4px;
        background: var(--gradient-green);
        z-index: 1;
        transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        flex: 1;
        padding-left: 0;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-rows: 160px 50px 160px;
        align-items: center;
        justify-items: center;
        position: relative;
    }

    .timeline-badge {
        grid-row: 2;
        position: relative;
        left: auto;
        top: auto;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px #ffffff;
        z-index: 3;
    }

    .timeline-item.active .timeline-badge {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.15);
    }

    .timeline-panel {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
        text-align: center;
        align-self: center;
    }

    /* Odd items: Panel in Row 3 (below line) */
    .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) .timeline-panel {
        grid-row: 3;
        margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    /* Even items: Panel in Row 1 (above line) */
    .timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-panel {
        grid-row: 1;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSITIES GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.universities-section {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-smoke);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.unis-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(290px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.25rem;
}

.uni-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 260px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.uni-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
    z-index: 1;
}

.uni-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.15) 0%, rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.85) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.uni-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    padding: 2rem;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
}

.uni-card:hover .uni-bg {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.uni-card:hover .uni-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.25) 0%, rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.95) 100%);
}

.uni-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--glow-accent);
    border-color: rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.25);
}

.uni-crest-wrapper {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.uni-card:hover .uni-crest-wrapper {
    background: var(--gradient-accent);
    color: var(--text-light);
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: var(--glow-accent);
}

.uni-crest-wrapper svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.uni-card h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-top: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.uni-country {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-brand-secondary) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS SECTION (LIGHT THEME COUNTERS)
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-section {
    background-color: var(--text-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.trust-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.04) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
    gap: 2.25rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
    background: var(--color-bg-smoke);
    border: 1px solid rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: var(--text-light);
    border-color: rgba(140, 198, 63, 0.25);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--glow-green);
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 1.75rem + 2.5vw, 3.25rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-brand-secondary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    display: block;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CTA SECTION (SOFT LIGHT GRADIENT)
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section {
    background: var(--gradient-cta);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(0, 151, 178, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-section h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
}

.cta-section p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LIGHT FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-smoke);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    padding: 3rem 0 2rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(3rem, 2rem + 6vw, 6rem);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.footer-brand h3 {
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-md);
}

.footer-brand p {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
    max-width: 650px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.footer-links-col h4 {
    color: var(--color-brand-primary);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-link {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.footer-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-brand-accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(35, 31, 32, 0.05);
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN & OVERRIDES
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-meta-info {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .timer-container {
        margin: 2rem auto 0 auto;
    }

    .audience-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 4rem;
    }

    .audience-section .text-center {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-list {
        display: flex;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .contact-label {
        display: none;
    }

    .contact-number {
        font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    }

    .timeline::before {
        left: 17px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding-left: 50px;
    }

    .timeline-badge {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
        left: 2px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .form-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .lead-form {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .col-half,
    .col-full,
    .btn-submit {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .timeline::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .timeline-item {
        padding-left: 0;
    }

    .timeline-badge {
        position: relative;
        display: inline-flex;
        margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
        box-shadow: none;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-contact svg {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-list {
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .timer-grid {
        gap: 0.65rem;
    }
    
    .timer-box {
        padding: 0.65rem 0.25rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATIONS & KEYFRAMES
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes slideIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-8px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}