/* ═══════════════════════════════════════
   GLOBAL VISA SERVICES — Shared Styles
   Design System: globalvisas_design_system.md
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:root {
  /* ── Brand Palette — Design System §2.1 ── */
  --violet:      #6C47F5;   /* Brand Violet — primary identity, CTAs, focus */
  --violet-d:    #5535d0;   /* Brand Violet dark (hover) */
  --violet-l:    #ede9fe;   /* Brand Violet light tint */
  --ocean:       #3a7bd5;   /* Brand Ocean Blue — secondary buttons, links */
  --ocean-d:     #2e63b8;   /* Brand Ocean Blue dark */
  --teal:        #007d8f;   /* Brand Deep Teal — headers, cards, forms */
  --teal-d:      #006070;   /* Brand Deep Teal dark */
  --teal-l:      #ccf2f6;   /* Brand Deep Teal light tint */
  --mint:        #00b359;   /* Brand Mint Green — primary CTA, positive */
  --mint-d:      #008f47;   /* Brand Mint Green dark */
  --orange:      #f97316;   /* Brand Vivid Orange — warnings, hover accents */
  --gold:        #f5b700;   /* Brand Sun Gold — step nodes, accents */
  --gold-d:      #c49500;   /* Brand Sun Gold dark (hover / exp labels) */

  /* ── Neutrals & Canvas — Design System §2.2 ── */
  --text:        #111827;   /* Primary Deep Text — near-black for max contrast */
  --muted:       #4b5563;   /* Muted Slate — metadata, footnotes */
  --slate:       #374151;   /* Secondary text — slightly lighter than --text */
  --slate-l:     #6b7280;   /* Tertiary text — timestamps, captions */
  --bg:          #f8fafc;   /* Canvas Background Tint */
  --bg-teal:     #edfafa;   /* Canvas Background Tint (teal variant) */
  --offwhite:    #f3f4f6;   /* Light card & section backgrounds */
  --white:       #ffffff;
  --border:      #d1d5db;   /* Slightly stronger border for definition */

  /* ── Dark section canvas — teal-navy, not stark black ── */
  --dark:        #071e2d;   /* Deep corporate teal-navy base */
  --dark-2:      #0b2a3c;   /* Secondary dark */
  --navy:        #071e2d;   /* Alias of --dark — used in article & card components */

  /* ── Spacing scale ── */
  --space-xs:    0.5rem;
  --space-sm:    1rem;
  --space-md:    1.5rem;
  --space-lg:    2.5rem;
  --space-xl:    4rem;
  --space-2xl:   6rem;

  /* ── Radius scale ── */
  --radius-sm:   8px;
  --radius-md:   14px;
  --radius-lg:   20px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* ── Shadow scale ── */
  --shadow-sm:   0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-md:   0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-lg:   0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-teal: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,125,143,0.18);
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

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

body {
  font-family: 'Special Gothic', system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.75;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Special Gothic Condensed One', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h1, h3, h4, h5, h6 { color: var(--text); }
h2 {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet) 0%, var(--mint) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Gradient text — matches logo wordmark: violet → mint — Design System §3 */
.gradient-text {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet) 0%, var(--mint) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--violet); border-radius: 3px; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   NAVIGATION — Design System §4.2
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.navbar {
  background: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 var(--border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.navbar-brand {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text) !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.navbar-brand .brand-icon { color: var(--violet); }
.navbar-brand .brand-dot  { color: var(--violet); }
.navbar-logo { height: 50px; width: auto; display: block; }
.footer-logo { height: 55px; width: auto; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted) !important;
  font-family: 'Special Gothic Condensed One', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--teal) !important;
  background: rgba(0,125,143,0.07);
}

/* Primary CTA button — pill, Mint Green — Design System §4.1 */
.btn-book {
  background: var(--mint);
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.btn-book:hover {
  background: var(--mint-d);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,179,89,0.38);
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.navbar-toggler { border-color: var(--border); }
.navbar-toggler-icon {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3E%3Cpath stroke='rgba%2855,65,81,0.7%29' stroke-width='2' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SHARED UTILITIES
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

/* H2 Section Heading — Design System §3: 20-24pt, Semi-Bold, Deep Teal/Violet */
.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet) 0%, var(--mint) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.section-title.violet { background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet) 0%, var(--mint) 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text; }
.section-title .accent { color: var(--violet); -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--violet); }

/* Body lead — Design System §3 */
.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Primary Action Button — Mint Green or Violet — Design System §4.1 */
.btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--mint);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--mint-d);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,179,89,0.36);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-gold.violet {
  background: var(--violet);
}
.btn-gold.violet:hover {
  background: var(--violet-d);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(108,71,245,0.36);
}

/* Secondary / Outline Button — 2px solid Deep Teal — Design System §4.1 */
.btn-gold-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 0.82rem 2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.btn-gold-outline:hover {
  background: var(--teal);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
}

/* Destructive / Warning Button — Vivid Orange — Design System §4.1 */
.btn-warning-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--orange);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-warning-brand:hover {
  background: #e07519;
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(255,138,34,0.3);
}

.btn-navy {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--dark-2);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10,36,50,0.3);
}

.interactive-card {
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.interactive-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg) !important;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   INNER PAGE HERO
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark-2) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.025'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='2'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.page-hero .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(118,80,248,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(118,80,248,0.3);
  color: var(--violet-l);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem; border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* H1 — Design System §3: 36-42pt, Bold, line-height 1.2 */
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.page-hero h1 .gold { color: var(--gold); }
.page-hero p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  max-width: 560px; line-height: 1.7;
}
.breadcrumb-nav {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.breadcrumb-nav a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.breadcrumb-nav a:hover { color: var(--teal-l); }
.breadcrumb-nav .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.breadcrumb-nav .current { color: var(--teal-l); font-weight: 600; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CTA STRIP
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.cta-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, var(--dark-2) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.cta-strip h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--white);
  background: none;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem; line-height: 1.3;
}
.cta-strip p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.btn-cta-navy {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: var(--mint); color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700; border: none; padding: 0.9rem 2.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 1rem; text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em; transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.btn-cta-navy:hover {
  background: var(--mint-d); color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,179,89,0.38);
}
.btn-cta-white {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  padding: 0.87rem 2rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none; letter-spacing: 0.01em; transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.btn-cta-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   FORM SHARED — Design System §4.4
══════════════════════════════════════ */
.form-label { font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.form-control, .form-select {
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem; font-size: 1rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
/* Active focus → 2px solid Brand Violet — Design System §4.4 */
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--violet);
  border-width: 2px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(118,80,248,0.12);
  outline: none;
}
.form-control.is-invalid, .form-select.is-invalid { border-color: #ef4444; }
.invalid-feedback { font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   FOOTER — Design System §4.7
   Deep teal-navy background
══════════════════════════════════════ */
footer {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 5rem 0 0;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}
.footer-brand {
  font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-brand i { color: var(--teal-l); }
.footer-text { font-size: 0.88rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--teal-l); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; font-size: 0.8rem; }
.footer-heading {
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.88rem; transition: color 0.2s;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.trust-box {
  background: rgba(0,145,163,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,145,163,0.3);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.25rem;
}
.trust-box .trust-num { font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--teal-l); line-height: 1; }
.trust-box .trust-sub { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.trust-stats-row { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; margin-top: 1rem; }
.trust-stat .s-num { font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.trust-stat .s-lbl { font-size: 0.7rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.footer-divider { border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); margin: 2.5rem 0 0; }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38);
}
.footer-legal { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.footer-legal a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.disclaimer {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  line-height: 1.65;
  border-radius: 0 6px 6px 0;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HOME PAGE — HERO
   Design System §3 H1: 36-42pt, Bold, 1.2 line-height
══════════════════════════════════════ */
#hero {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7,30,45,0.92) 0%, rgba(11,42,60,0.87) 100%),
    url("../images/home-cover.jpg")
    center center / cover no-repeat;
  padding: 6.5rem 0 5.5rem;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
#hero::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.025'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='2'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
#hero .container { position:relative; z-index:1; }

.hero-badge {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem;
  background:rgba(118,80,248,0.15); border:1px solid rgba(118,80,248,0.3);
  color:var(--violet-l); font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:0.32rem 0.85rem; border-radius:9999px; margin-bottom:1.5rem;
}

/* H1 hero */
.hero-h1 {
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 3.8rem); font-weight:700;
  color:var(--white); line-height:1.2; margin-bottom:1.25rem;
}
.hero-h1 .gold { color: var(--gold); }

/* Body */
.hero-lead {
  font-size:1.15rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
  line-height:1.7; margin-bottom:2.25rem; max-width:520px;
}
.hero-trust-row {
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0.7rem; margin-top:2.5rem;
}
.hero-trust-pill {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.45rem;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:600;
  padding:0.38rem 0.85rem; border-radius:6px;
}
.hero-trust-pill i { color:var(--mint); font-size:0.72rem; }

.dest-card {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:12px; padding:0.9rem 1.15rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.9rem;
  backdrop-filter:blur(8px); transition:all 0.3s; color:var(--white);
  text-decoration:none;
}
.dest-card:hover { background:rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transform:translateX(4px); color:var(--white); }
.dest-card .flag { font-size:1.7rem; line-height:1; }
.dest-card .d-name { font-weight:700; font-size:1rem; }
.dest-card .d-sub { font-size:0.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.52); margin-top:1px; }
.dest-card .d-badge {
  margin-left:auto; font-size:0.7rem; font-weight:700;
  background:rgba(0,194,99,0.18); color:var(--mint);
  padding:0.18rem 0.5rem; border-radius:10px; white-space:nowrap;
}

/* ── Metrics Section
   Stat / Key Metric Numbers: 28pt, Extra Bold, Violet-to-Ocean gradient — Design System §3 */
#metrics { background:var(--dark); padding:2rem 0; }
.metrics-copy {
  text-align:center; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size:1rem; line-height:1.6; max-width:780px; margin:0 auto 3rem;
}
.metric-num {
  font-size:clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
  font-weight:800; line-height:1; display:block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--ocean));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.metric-label { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size:0.95rem; font-weight:500; margin-top:0.4rem; display:block; }
.metric-divider { border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }

/* ── Services Preview — Design System §4.3
   White cards, 3px bottom border in Deep Teal */
#services-preview { background:var(--bg); padding:5rem 0; }
.visa-card {
  background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-md); border:1px solid var(--border);
  padding:2rem 1.75rem; height:100%; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
/* 3px bottom border in Brand Deep Teal — Design System §4.3 */
.visa-card::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; bottom:0; left:0; right:0; height:3px;
  background:var(--teal);
  transform:scaleX(0); transition:transform 0.3s;
}
.visa-card:hover::after { transform:scaleX(1); }
.visa-icon {
  width:52px; height:52px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(118,80,248,0.1), rgba(0,145,163,0.07));
  border-radius:12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:1.2rem;
}
.visa-icon i { font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--teal); }
.visa-card h5 { font-weight:700; color:var(--text); font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:0.55rem; }
.visa-card p { color:var(--muted); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.7; margin:0; }

/* Text Link with Icon — Design System §4.1 */
.card-link {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.35rem;
  color:var(--ocean); font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:700;
  text-decoration:none; margin-top:1rem; transition:gap 0.2s;
}
.card-link:hover { gap:0.6rem; color:var(--ocean-d); }

/* ── Destinations Strip — Design System §4.3
   Deep teal-navy container, flag tiles, Mint Green typography */
#dest-strip { background:var(--white); padding:5rem 0; }
.country-card {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--dark-2));
  background-size:cover; background-position:center;
  border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:2rem 1.75rem; height:100%;
  color:var(--white); text-decoration:none; display:block;
  transition:all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.country-card::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(10,36,50,0.75) 0%,rgba(10,36,50,0.52) 100%);
  transition:opacity 0.3s; z-index:0;
}
.country-card:hover::before { opacity:0.88; }
.country-card::after {
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(118,80,248,0.2),transparent);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.3s; z-index:0;
}
.country-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(10,36,50,0.35); color:var(--white); }
.country-card:hover::after { opacity:1; }
.country-card > * { position:relative; z-index:1; }
.country-card .cflag { font-size:2.5rem; margin-bottom:0.85rem; display:block; }
.country-card .cname { font-weight:800; font-size:1.15rem; margin-bottom:0.3rem; }
/* Mint Green typography for country type details — Design System §4.3 */
.country-card .ctypes { font-size:0.9rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7); line-height:1.55; }
.country-card .ctypes .mint { color: var(--mint); }
.country-card .carrow {
  position:absolute; bottom:1.25rem; right:1.25rem;
  color:var(--mint); opacity:0; transition:opacity 0.3s; z-index:1;
}
.country-card:hover .carrow { opacity:1; }
.cc-uk     { background-image:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1513635269975-59663e0ac1ad?w=800&q=80'); }
.cc-usa    { background-image:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1534430480872-3498386e7856?w=800&q=80'); }
.cc-canada { background-image:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1503614472-8c93d56e92ce?w=800&q=80'); }
.cc-uae    { background-image:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1512453979798-5ea266f8880c?w=800&q=80'); }
.cc-france { background-image:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1502602898657-3e91760cbb34?w=800&q=80'); }
.cc-australia { background-image:url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1506973035872-a4ec16b8e8d9?w=800&q=80'); }

/* ── Process Flow — Design System §4.2
   Dark canvas, Sun Gold outer ring + Violet inner badge, Ocean Blue connecting dashes */
#process-home {
  background: var(--dark);
  padding: 6rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
#process-home::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.025'%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='30' r='2'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}
#process-home .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.process-eyebrow { color: var(--mint) !important; }
.process-title   { color: var(--white) !important; }
.process-accent  { color: var(--gold) !important; }
.process-lead    { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6) !important; }

/* Horizontal dashed connector — desktop only */
.process-flow { position: relative; }
.process-line { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .process-line {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    left: 16.667%;
    right: 16.667%;
    height: 2px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(69,133,197,0.5) 0, rgba(69,133,197,0.5) 8px,
      transparent 8px, transparent 18px
    );
    z-index: 0;
  }
}

/* Step card */
.process-step-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.process-step-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(108,71,245,0.45);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.32), 0 0 0 1px rgba(108,71,245,0.25);
}

/* Step badge — Sun Gold outer ring + Violet core — Design System §4.2 */
.step-badge {
  width: 80px; height: 80px;
  background: var(--violet);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(255,194,83,0.15), 0 8px 28px rgba(118,80,248,0.45);
  position: relative; z-index: 2;
}
.step-badge span {
  font-family: 'Special Gothic Condensed One', system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.45rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1;
}

/* Step icon chip */
.process-step-icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255,194,83,0.1);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.2rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.process-step-card h3 {
  color: var(--white); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.process-step-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.process-step-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(0,194,99,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,194,99,0.2);
  color: var(--mint);
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
}

/* Legacy classes — used by inner visa pages only */
.process-card {
  background:var(--white); border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--border);
  padding:2rem 1.75rem; text-align:center; height:100%;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,145,163,0.06);
}
/* Step circle — Sun Gold outer + Violet core — Design System §4.2 */
.step-circle {
  width:64px; height:64px;
  background:var(--violet);
  border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--white);
  margin:0 auto 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,194,83,0.35), 0 4px 18px rgba(118,80,248,0.35);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.process-card h5 { font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:0.6rem; }
.process-card p { color:var(--muted); font-size:0.88rem; line-height:1.65; margin:0; }
.step-connector { color:var(--ocean); font-size:1.3rem; padding-top:2rem; opacity:0.6; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
#story { background:var(--bg); padding:4.5rem 0; }
.story-lead { font-size:1rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.8; }
.story-blockquote {
  border-left:4px solid var(--teal);
  padding:1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background:rgba(0,145,163,0.04);
  border-radius:0 10px 10px 0;
  font-style:italic;
  color:var(--text); font-size:1.05rem;
  line-height:1.75; margin:2rem 0;
}
.story-milestone { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:1rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.milestone-year {
  min-width:56px; font-weight:800; font-size:0.82rem;
  color:var(--teal); background:rgba(0,145,163,0.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(0,145,163,0.2);
  border-radius:6px; padding:0.3rem 0.5rem; text-align:center; flex-shrink:0;
}
.milestone-text { font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--muted); line-height:1.6; padding-top:0.1rem; }

#values { background:var(--white); padding:4rem 0; }
.value-card {
  background:var(--bg); border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid var(--border); padding:1.75rem 1.5rem; height:100%;
}
.value-icon {
  width:52px; height:52px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--dark-2));
  border-radius:12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:1.2rem;
}
.value-icon i { font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--teal-l); }
.value-card h5 { font-weight:700; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:0.55rem; }
.value-card p { color:var(--muted); font-size:0.9rem; line-height:1.65; margin:0; }

#why-us { background:var(--dark); padding:4rem 0; }
.why-item { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:1.1rem; margin-bottom:1.75rem; }
.why-icon {
  width:48px; height:48px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(0,145,163,0.15); border:1px solid rgba(0,145,163,0.25);
  border-radius:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--teal-l);
}
.why-text h6 { font-weight:700; color:var(--white); margin-bottom:0.3rem; font-size:0.97rem; }
.why-text p { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size:0.87rem; line-height:1.65; margin:0; }
.why-visual {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:16px; padding:2.5rem;
}
.why-visual .big-num {
  font-size:5rem; font-weight:800; line-height:1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--ocean));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.why-visual .big-label { font-size:1rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-top:0.3rem; }
.badge-row { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0.6rem; margin-top:2rem; }
.badge-pill {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:600;
  padding:0.35rem 0.8rem; border-radius:9999px;
}

#team { background:var(--bg); padding:4rem 0; }
.team-card {
  background:var(--white); border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--border);
  padding:1.75rem 1.5rem; text-align:center; height:100%;
  transition:all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,145,163,0.06);
}
.team-card:hover { transform:translateY(-5px); box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,145,163,0.1); }
.team-avatar {
  width:80px; height:80px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin:0 auto 1.1rem; font-size:1.8rem; color:var(--white);
}
.team-card .t-name { font-weight:800; color:var(--text); font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:0.15rem; }
.team-card .t-role { font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); margin-bottom:0.65rem; }
.team-card .t-exp {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.35rem;
  background:rgba(0,145,163,0.07); border:1px solid rgba(0,145,163,0.18);
  color:var(--teal-d); font-size:0.75rem; font-weight:700;
  padding:0.25rem 0.7rem; border-radius:10px; margin-bottom:0.85rem;
}
.team-card .t-bio { color:var(--muted); font-size:0.86rem; line-height:1.65; }
.team-card .t-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0.35rem; justify-content:center; margin-top:0.85rem; }
.team-tag {
  background:var(--bg); color:var(--muted);
  font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:600; padding:0.2rem 0.55rem; border-radius:6px;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   CONTACT PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
#contact-info { background:var(--bg); padding:3.5rem 0 0; }
.info-card {
  background:var(--white); border-radius:12px; border:1px solid var(--border);
  padding:1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:1rem; height:100%;
}
.info-icon {
  width:52px; height:52px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  border-radius:12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  color:var(--white);
}
.info-card .ic-label { font-size:0.75rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:0.25rem; }
.info-card .ic-val { font-weight:700; color:var(--text); font-size:0.95rem; line-height:1.5; }
.info-card .ic-sub { font-size:0.82rem; color:var(--muted); margin-top:0.2rem; }

#form-section { background:var(--bg); padding:3rem 0 4.5rem; }
.form-wrapper {
  background:var(--white); border-radius:16px;
  border:1px solid var(--border); padding:2.75rem;
  box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(0,145,163,0.06);
}
.form-header { margin-bottom:2rem; }
.form-header h3 { font-weight:800; color:var(--text); font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:0.35rem; }
.form-header p { color:var(--muted); font-size:0.9rem; }

.btn-submit {
  width:100%; background:var(--mint);
  color:var(--white); font-weight:700; font-size:1rem;
  border:none; padding:0.9rem; border-radius:9999px;
  transition:all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1); cursor:pointer;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:0.6rem;
}
.btn-submit:hover { background:var(--mint-d); transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(0,194,99,0.35); }

.success-banner { display:none; text-align:center; padding:3rem 1.5rem; }
.success-icon {
  width:76px; height:76px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mint), var(--mint-d));
  border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin:0 auto 1.5rem; font-size:2rem; color:var(--white);
  box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(0,194,99,0.35);
}
.success-banner h4 { font-weight:800; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:0.75rem; font-size:1.3rem; }
.success-banner p { color:var(--muted); line-height:1.7; }

.office-panel {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--dark-2));
  border-radius:16px; padding:2.5rem; color:var(--white); height:100%;
}
.office-panel h4 { font-weight:800; font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:0.4rem; }
.office-panel .op-sub { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); font-size:0.85rem; margin-bottom:2rem; }
.op-item { display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:0.9rem; margin-bottom:1.4rem; }
.op-icon {
  width:42px; height:42px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(0,145,163,0.2); border-radius:10px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--teal-l);
}
.op-label { font-size:0.72rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.1em; }
.op-val { font-weight:600; font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--white); margin-top:2px; }
.hours-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0.5rem; margin-top:1.5rem; }
.hour-pill {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:8px; padding:0.55rem 0.7rem;
  font-size:0.78rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
}
.hour-pill .day { font-weight:700; color:var(--teal-l); display:block; }

/* ── FAQ Accordions — Design System §4.4
   Stacked rows, thin bottom border, chevron switches to Deep Teal on open */
#faq { background:var(--white); padding:4rem 0; }
.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-item:first-of-type { border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.faq-toggle {
  width:100%; background:none; border:none; padding:1.15rem 0.25rem;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:1rem;
  text-align:left; cursor:pointer; transition:background 0.2s;
}
.faq-toggle:hover { background: transparent; }
.faq-toggle .faq-q { font-weight:600; color:var(--text); font-size:1.05rem; }
/* Chevron — Deep Teal when open — Design System §4.4 */
.faq-icon { color:var(--muted); font-size:0.9rem; flex-shrink:0; transition:transform 0.3s, color 0.2s; }
.faq-item.open .faq-icon { color:var(--teal); transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-body { max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height 0.35s ease; }
.faq-body-inner {
  padding:0 0.25rem 1.15rem;
  color:var(--muted); font-size:1rem; line-height:1.75;
}

.map-placeholder {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--dark-2));
  border-radius:12px; padding:2.5rem; text-align:center;
  color:var(--white); margin-top:1.5rem;
}
.map-placeholder i { font-size:2.5rem; color:var(--teal-l); margin-bottom:0.75rem; }
.map-placeholder h5 { font-weight:700; margin-bottom:0.3rem; }
.map-placeholder p { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size:0.88rem; margin:0; }

/* ── Global Offices ── */
#global-offices { background:var(--white); padding:4rem 0; border-top:1px solid var(--border); }
.office-card {
  background:var(--bg); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:12px;
  padding:1.75rem; height:100%; position:relative; transition:transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.office-card:hover { transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(0,145,163,0.08); }
.oc-flag { font-size:2.4rem; margin-bottom:0.75rem; line-height:1; }
.oc-country { font-weight:800; font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--text); margin-bottom:0.4rem; }
.oc-badge {
  display:inline-block; background:var(--teal); color:var(--white);
  font-size:0.68rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  padding:0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius:4px; margin-bottom:0.75rem;
}
.oc-address { color:var(--muted); font-size:0.88rem; line-height:1.6; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   SERVICES PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
#services-subnav {
  background:var(--white); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  padding:0; position:sticky; top:74px; z-index:99;
}
.s-nav { display:flex; overflow-x:auto; gap:0; border:none; }
.s-nav .nav-link {
  color:var(--muted); font-weight:600; font-size:0.85rem;
  padding:0.75rem 1.25rem; border:none; border-bottom:2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom:-1px; white-space:nowrap; border-radius:0; transition:all 0.2s;
  text-decoration:none; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem;
}
.s-nav .nav-link:hover { color:var(--text); border-bottom-color:var(--teal); }
.s-nav .nav-link.active { color:var(--teal-d); border-bottom-color:var(--teal); }

.service-section { padding:4rem 0; }
.service-section:nth-child(even) { background:var(--bg); }
.service-section:nth-child(odd)  { background:var(--white); }

.service-icon-lg {
  width:68px; height:68px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  border-radius:12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  margin-bottom:1.5rem;
}
.service-icon-lg i { font-size:1.8rem; color:var(--white); }
.service-section h2 { font-size:clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-weight:600; color:var(--teal); -webkit-text-fill-color:var(--teal); background:none; margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
.service-section .service-sub { color:var(--violet); font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:1rem; }
.service-section p { color:var(--muted); line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:1rem; }

.feature-list { list-style:none; padding:0; margin:0; }
.feature-list li {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:0.75rem;
  padding:0.65rem 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--text);
}
.feature-list li:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.feature-list li i { color:var(--mint); margin-top:2px; flex-shrink:0; }

.doc-checklist {
  background:var(--dark); border-radius:12px; padding:2rem; color:var(--white);
}
.doc-checklist h5 { font-weight:700; color:var(--teal-l); margin-bottom:1.25rem; font-size:0.95rem; letter-spacing:0.05em; text-transform:uppercase; }
.doc-item {
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:0.65rem;
  padding:0.45rem 0; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  font-size:0.85rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
}
.doc-item:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.doc-item i { color:var(--mint); font-size:0.75rem; flex-shrink:0; }

.dest-tags { display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:0.5rem; margin-top:1.5rem; }
.dest-tag {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.3rem;
  background:rgba(0,145,163,0.07); border:1px solid rgba(0,145,163,0.18);
  color:var(--teal-d); font-size:0.78rem; font-weight:600;
  padding:0.28rem 0.7rem; border-radius:9999px; text-decoration:none; transition:all 0.2s;
}
.dest-tag:hover { background:var(--teal); color:var(--white); border-color:var(--teal); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   DESTINATIONS PAGE
══════════════════════════════════════ */
#dest-subnav {
  background:var(--white); border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
  position:sticky; top:74px; z-index:99;
}
.d-nav { display:flex; overflow-x:auto; gap:0; }
.d-nav .nav-link {
  color:var(--muted); font-weight:600; font-size:0.88rem;
  padding:0.8rem 1.3rem; border:none; border-bottom:2px solid transparent;
  margin-bottom:-1px; white-space:nowrap; border-radius:0;
  transition:all 0.2s; text-decoration:none;
}
.d-nav .nav-link:hover { color:var(--text); border-bottom-color:var(--teal); }
.d-nav .nav-link.active { color:var(--teal-d); border-bottom-color:var(--teal); }

.dest-pane { display:none; padding:4rem 0; }
.dest-pane.active { display:block; }
.dest-pane:nth-child(even) { background:var(--bg); }
.dest-pane:nth-child(odd)  { background:var(--white); }

.dest-flag-lg { font-size:4rem; margin-bottom:0.5rem; display:block; }
.dest-pane h2 { font-size:clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem); font-weight:600; color:var(--teal); -webkit-text-fill-color:var(--teal); background:none; margin-bottom:0.35rem; }
.dest-pane .dest-sub { color:var(--violet); font-size:0.82rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:1.1rem; }
.dest-pane p { color:var(--muted); line-height:1.75; margin-bottom:1rem; }

.dest-feature-item {
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:0.8rem;
  background:var(--bg); border-radius:10px; padding:0.85rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom:0.6rem; border:1px solid var(--border);
}
.dest-feature-item i { color:var(--teal); margin-top:2px; flex-shrink:0; }
.dest-feature-item span { font-size:0.9rem; color:var(--text); font-weight:500; }

.dest-panel {
  background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--dark-2));
  border-radius:16px; padding:2.5rem; height:100%;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column;
}
.dest-panel .panel-heading { color:rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size:0.75rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:0.5rem; }
.dest-panel h4 { font-weight:800; color:var(--white); font-size:1.2rem; margin-bottom:1.5rem; }
.visa-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0.6rem; }
.v-pill {
  background:rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius:8px; padding:0.6rem 0.8rem;
  font-size:0.8rem; font-weight:600; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.82); text-align:center;
}
.dest-stats { display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:0.75rem; margin-top:auto; padding-top:1.5rem; }
.d-stat {
  background:rgba(0,145,163,0.1); border:1px solid rgba(0,145,163,0.2);
  border-radius:10px; padding:0.85rem; text-align:center;
}
.d-stat .ds-num { font-size:1.4rem; font-weight:800; color:var(--teal-l); line-height:1; }
.d-stat .ds-lbl { font-size:0.72rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top:3px; }

.proc-table { width:100%; margin-top:1.5rem; }
.proc-table tr { border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); }
.proc-table tr:last-child { border-bottom:none; }
.proc-table td { padding:0.7rem 0.5rem; font-size:0.87rem; vertical-align:middle; }
.proc-table td:first-child { color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }
.proc-table td:last-child { color:var(--muted); text-align:right; }
.proc-badge {
  display:inline-block; font-size:0.72rem; font-weight:700;
  padding:0.2rem 0.6rem; border-radius:10px;
}
.proc-badge.fast { background:rgba(0,194,99,0.12); color:var(--mint-d); }
.proc-badge.med  { background:rgba(255,194,83,0.15); color:#b8860b; }
.proc-badge.slow { background:rgba(255,138,34,0.12); color:var(--orange); }

.btn-outline-dest {
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:0.5rem;
  padding:0.65rem 1.4rem; border-radius:9999px; font-size:0.88rem; font-weight:700;
  border:2px solid var(--teal); color:var(--teal); background:transparent;
  text-decoration:none; transition:background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.btn-outline-dest:hover { background:var(--teal); color:var(--white); }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HOME PAGE — ADDED SECTIONS
══════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Hero: more-destinations row ── */
.hero-more-dest {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}
.dest-flag-btn {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 8px; padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.2s;
}
.dest-flag-btn:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); color: var(--white); }
.dest-view-all {
  margin-left: auto; color: var(--mint); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
  white-space: nowrap; transition: color 0.2s;
}
.dest-view-all:hover { color: var(--white); }

/* ── Metrics: 4-column grid ── */
.metric-block { padding: 1rem 1rem; }
.metric-border-x { border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.metric-border-y { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .metric-border-y { border-top: none; }
}

/* ── Service/Process card heading sizes ── */
.visa-card-title,
.visa-card h3 { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.55rem; }
.process-card h3 { font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }

/* ── Why Choose Us (homepage) ── */
#why-home { background: var(--white); padding: 5rem 0; }
.why-home-card {
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 1.35rem; height: 100%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.why-home-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white); font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.why-home-card h3 {
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.why-home-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ── Testimonials ── */
#testimonials-home { background: var(--dark); padding: 5.5rem 0; }
.testi-eyebrow   { color: var(--mint) !important; }
.testi-heading   { color: var(--white) !important; }
.testi-lead      { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.62) !important; }

.testi-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 2rem; height: 100%;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}
.testi-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.09);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* Stars — Sun Gold — Design System */
.testi-stars {
  color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.testi-quote {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic; flex-grow: 1; margin: 0 0 1.75rem;
  padding: 0 0 0 1.1rem; border: none; position: relative;
}
.testi-quote::before {
  content: '\201C'; font-size: 3.5rem; color: var(--violet); opacity: 0.4;
  position: absolute; top: -1rem; left: -0.3rem; line-height: 1;
  font-style: normal; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
}
.testi-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem; }
.testi-avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--violet), var(--teal));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.testi-name  { font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.testi-role  { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top: 2px; }
.testi-verified {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  color: var(--mint); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 0.3rem;
}
.testi-verified i { font-size: 0.65rem; }

.testi-summary {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 12px; padding: 1.75rem 2.5rem; margin-top: 3rem;
}
/* Stats on dark — Violet-to-Ocean gradient — Design System §3 */
.testi-sum-score {
  font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--ocean));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.testi-sum-stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0.3rem 0; }
.testi-sum-label { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.testi-sum-divider { width: 1px; height: 3.5rem; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12); }
.testi-sum-stat .ts-num {
  font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--white); line-height: 1;
}
.testi-sum-stat .ts-lbl { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); margin-top: 3px; }

/* ── FAQ (homepage) ── */
#faq-home { background: var(--bg); padding: 5rem 0; }

/* ── Destination quick-card ── */
.dest-quick-card {
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  gap:0.4rem; padding:1.1rem 0.5rem; border-radius:12px;
  background:var(--white); border:1.5px solid var(--border);
  text-decoration:none; text-align:center;
  transition:border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.dest-quick-card:hover {
  border-color:var(--teal); box-shadow:0 4px 18px rgba(0,145,163,0.12);
  transform:translateY(-3px);
}
.dqc-flag { font-size:2rem; line-height:1; }
.dqc-name { font-size:0.75rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--text); line-height:1.3; }

/* ── WhatsApp Float Button ── */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 9999;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.6);
  color: #fff;
}
.wa-tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: 68px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover .wa-tooltip { opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .whatsapp-float { bottom: 1.2rem; right: 1.2rem; width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 1.45rem; }
}

/* ── Blog ── */
#blog-grid  { background: var(--bg); padding: 5rem 0; }
#blog-cta   { background: var(--bg); padding: 0 0 5rem; }
#blog-topics { background: var(--offwhite); padding: 5rem 0; }

.blog-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 60%, #0d2a4a);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,145,163,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.blog-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}
.blog-flag-tag { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.blog-flag { font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1; }
.blog-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(0,145,163,0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.blog-featured-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--gold);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.blog-meta {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate-l);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.blog-read-link {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal);
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.blog-read-link:hover { color: var(--navy); }

/* ── Blog Article Page ── */
.blog-article-body { background: var(--bg); padding: 4rem 0 5rem; }
.article-wrap {
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.article-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.article-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(0,145,163,0.1);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
.article-date, .article-time {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-l);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.article-body h2 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  -webkit-text-fill-color: var(--navy);
  background: none;
  margin: 2rem 0 0.75rem;
}
.article-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 1.5rem 0 0.6rem;
}
.article-body p { color: var(--text); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-left: 1.4rem;
}
.article-body li { margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.article-callout {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,145,163,0.06), rgba(0,145,163,0.02));
  border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}
.article-callout p { margin: 0; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }
.article-cta-box {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.article-cta-box h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.article-cta-box p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 1.2rem; }

/* ── Article: Hero & Inline Images ── */
.article-hero-img,
.article-inline-img {
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
}
.article-hero-img img,
.article-inline-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.article-hero-img { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.article-inline-img figcaption {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate-l);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ── Article: Comparison Table ── */
.article-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.article-table thead tr {
  background: var(--navy);
}
.article-table thead th {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.article-table tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.article-table tbody tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.article-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) { background: var(--bg); }
.article-table tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(0,125,143,0.05); }
.article-table td {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  color: var(--text);
  vertical-align: top;
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.article-table td:first-child {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .article-table {
    display: block;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .article-table th,
  .article-table td { padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem; }
  .article-table td:first-child { white-space: normal; }
}

/* ── Author Bio Card ── */
.author-bio-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.author-bio-left {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  flex: 1;
  padding: 1.75rem;
}
.author-bio-avatar {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.author-bio-meta { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.author-bio-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}
.author-bio-role {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.author-bio-exp {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold-d);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.author-bio-text {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.author-bio-tags { justify-content: flex-start !important; }
.author-bio-cta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 260px;
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.author-bio-cta h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.author-bio-cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .author-bio-card { flex-direction: column; }
  .author-bio-cta { width: 100%; }
}

/* ── Visa Refusal Page ── */
#refusal-intro   { background: var(--bg); padding: 5rem 0; }
#refusal-process { background: var(--offwhite); padding: 5rem 0; }
#refusal-grounds { background: var(--bg); padding: 5rem 0; }
#refusal-notice  { background: var(--bg); padding: 0 0 3rem; }
#refusal-testi   { background: var(--bg); padding: 0 0 5rem; }

.refusal-stat-card {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.2rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.refusal-stat-card .rs-num {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.refusal-stat-card .rs-lbl {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.refusal-types-box {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.rt-heading {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.rt-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.rt-item i { color: var(--teal); margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.rt-item strong { color: var(--navy); }
.rt-item span { color: var(--slate); font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ── Success Stories Page ── */
#stories-metrics  { background: var(--navy); padding: 3rem 0; }
#stories-grid     { background: var(--bg); padding: 5rem 0; }
#stories-disclaimer { background: var(--bg); padding: 0 0 4rem; }

.story-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.story-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(0,145,163,0.09);
}
.story-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}
.story-avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--teal));
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.story-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.story-role { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--slate); }
.story-outcome {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: rgba(22,163,74,0.1);
  color: #16a34a;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.story-dest-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.9rem;
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.story-flag { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.story-dest { font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.story-visa-type {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  background: rgba(0,145,163,0.1);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.story-quote {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--border);
  padding-left: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.story-footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding-top: 0.75rem;
}
.story-detail {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.story-detail i { color: var(--teal); margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }

.disclaimer-note {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ── Family Visa Page ── */
#family-intro  { background: var(--bg); padding: 5rem 0; }
#family-routes { background: var(--offwhite); padding: 5rem 0; }
#family-why    { background: var(--bg); padding: 5rem 0; }

.family-route-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.family-route-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0,145,163,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.frc-header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.frc-flag { font-size: 1.8rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.frc-country { font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.frc-route { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; }
.family-route-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; flex-grow: 1; }
.frc-notes {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.frc-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  background: var(--offwhite);
  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

/* ── Pricing Page ── */
#pricing-principle  { background: var(--bg); padding: 5rem 0; }
#pricing-tiers      { background: var(--offwhite); padding: 5rem 0; }
#pricing-exclusions { background: var(--bg); padding: 5rem 0; }
#pricing-faq        { background: var(--bg); padding: 0 0 5rem; }

.pricing-principle-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
}
.ppc-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.pricing-principle-card h5 { font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.pricing-principle-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0; }

.price-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.price-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,145,163,0.1);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.price-card-featured {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212,170,65,0.15);
}
.price-card-featured:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.price-card-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.price-card-icon { font-size: 1.7rem; color: var(--teal); }
.price-card-name { font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); font-size: 1rem; }
.price-range {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.price-desc { font-size: 0.83rem; color: var(--slate); line-height: 1.6; }
.price-includes {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.price-includes li {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.price-includes li i { color: var(--teal); flex-shrink: 0; }

.exclusion-box {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.exclusion-box p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text); line-height: 1.7; }
.excl-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.excl-item i { color: #ef4444; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }

/* ── Nav Dropdown ── */
.nav-dropdown {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15,23,42,0.12);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  min-width: 220px;
}
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-item {
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: background 0.15s;
}
.nav-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--offwhite);
  color: var(--teal);
}

/* ── Consultation Float Button ── */
.consult-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 6rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 9998;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-d));
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  padding: 0;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,125,143,0.45);
  transition: transform 0.22s, box-shadow 0.22s, background 0.22s, width 0.35s ease, border-radius 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.consult-float i { font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.consult-float .cf-tooltip {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-width 0.35s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.consult-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(0,125,143,0.6);
  width: auto;
  padding: 0 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
}
.consult-float:hover .cf-tooltip {
  max-width: 180px;
  opacity: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .consult-float {
    bottom: 5rem;
    right: 1.2rem;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    padding: 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  .consult-float i { font-size: 1.15rem; }
}

/* ── Consultation Modal ── */
.consult-modal-content {
  border: none;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10,36,50,0.28);
}
.consult-modal-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--dark-2, #0d2235));
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.consult-modal-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.consult-modal-header .modal-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
}
.consult-modal-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.58);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.consult-modal-close {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s;
}
.consult-modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); }
.consult-modal-body {
  padding: 2rem;
}
.consult-modal-error {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: #fef2f2;
  border: 1px solid #fecaca;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #dc2626;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.consult-modal-success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
}
.consult-modal-success h4 {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.consult-modal-success p {
  color: var(--muted, #64748b);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .consult-modal-header { padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1rem; }
  .consult-modal-body   { padding: 1.25rem; }
}