/* =========================================================
   VCS Immigration — Home page
   Built from Figma "VCS home page" (1440 × 8117)
   ========================================================= */

:root {
  --blue: #01328f;
  --blue-dark: #002864;
  --navy: #0c3375;
  --green: #99f13c;
  --green-text: #71b528;
  --green-soft: #e5ffca;
  --sky: #d9e8ff;
  --field: #deebff;
  --field-border: #adc6ec;
  --accent-blue: #2b7bf5;
  --ink: #121212;
  --ink-2: #212121;
  --text: #515151;
  --text-2: #4a4a4a;
  --muted: #8f8f8f;
  --white: #ffffff;

  --font-body: "Inter", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-head: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Inter", system-ui, sans-serif;

  --page-gutter: 24px;       /* panels sit 24px from the viewport edge */
  --container: 1240px;       /* content column (100px side margins at 1440) */
  --container-wide: 1256px;  /* enquiry / CTA / footer (84px side margins) */
  --radius-panel: 32px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .7, .2, 1);
}

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

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; scroll-padding-top: 90px; overflow-x: clip; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, p, figure { margin: 0; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

.sr-only {
  position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0 0 0 0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: calc(var(--container) + 48px);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 45px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(27, 31, 35, .2);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background-color .25s;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); background: #a8f65a; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -8px rgba(113, 181, 40, .6); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--blue); outline-offset: 3px; }
.btn--pill { height: 50px; padding: 0 40px; border-radius: 20px; color: var(--ink); box-shadow: none; }
.btn--sm { padding: 0 20px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: none; color: var(--ink); }
.btn--wide { padding: 0 44px; border-radius: 10px; box-shadow: none; }
.btn--lg { height: 48px; padding: 0 31px; font-size: 22px; }

/* ---------- Eyebrow (plane — label — plane) ---------- */
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--green-text);
}
.plane {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 48px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--navy);
  -webkit-mask: url("../assets/icons/plane.png") center / contain no-repeat;
          mask: url("../assets/icons/plane.png") center / contain no-repeat;
  transform: rotate(-1.57deg);
  flex: none;
}
.plane--blue { background: var(--blue); }
.plane--flip { transform: scaleX(-1) rotate(-1.57deg); }
.eyebrow .plane:first-child { transform: rotate(1.57deg); }

.h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 48px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--blue);
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

/* ---------- Section panels ---------- */
.panel {
  position: relative;
  margin-inline: var(--page-gutter);
  border-radius: var(--radius-panel);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.deco { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; user-select: none; z-index: -1; }

.section-head--split {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 40px;
}
.section-head--bottom { align-items: center; }
.section-head .h2 { margin-top: 6px; }
.section-head__aside {
  max-width: 452px;
  font-size: 18.2px;
  line-height: 27.3px;
  color: var(--text);
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.section-head__sub {
  max-width: 641px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 28px;
  color: var(--text-2);
}

/* =========================================================
   Top bar + header
   ========================================================= */
.topbar {
  position: relative;
  margin: 16px var(--page-gutter) 0;
  min-height: 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--blue);
  color: #f4f5f6;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.topbar::after { /* soft sheen — echoes the light streak in the design */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 220px;
  margin-left: -110px;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 35%, rgba(255,255,255,.18) 50%, transparent 65%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: sheen 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes sheen {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-40px); opacity: .7; }
  50% { transform: translateX(40px); opacity: 1; }
}
.topbar p { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; align-items: center; gap: 4px 8px; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; }
.topbar a { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 16px; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--green); }

.header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  padding: 16px 0 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .92);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(10px);
          backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(10px);
  transition: box-shadow .3s, padding .3s;
}
.header.is-scrolled { padding: 8px 0; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px -12px rgba(1, 50, 143, .25); }
.header__inner { display: flex; align-items: center; }
.header__logo img { width: 69px; height: 68px; border-radius: 20px; object-fit: cover; transition: width .3s, height .3s; }
.header.is-scrolled .header__logo img { width: 56px; height: 55px; border-radius: 16px; }

.nav { flex: 1; margin: 0 69px 0 67px; }
.nav__list { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.nav__list a {
  position: relative;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #000;
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition: color .2s;
}
.nav__list a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: var(--green);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav__list a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.nav__list a:hover::after,
.nav__list a.is-active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.nav__extra { display: none; }
.header__cta { width: 161px; padding: 0; }

.burger {
  display: none;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  margin-left: auto;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--blue);
  padding: 13px 12px;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.burger span { display: block; height: 2px; border-radius: 2px; background: #fff; transition: transform .3s, opacity .3s; }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.burger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================
   Hero
   ========================================================= */
.hero { padding-inline: var(--page-gutter); }
.hero__panel {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 726px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 64px 100px 64px 76px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-panel);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #1b2233;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero__panel::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .56);
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 45%;
  z-index: -2;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  animation: heroZoom 14s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes heroZoom { to { transform: scale(1.015); } }

.hero__content { max-width: 604px; color: #f4f5f6; }
.hero__overline {
  font-size: 14.29px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 20.4px;
  letter-spacing: 1.02px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--green);
}
.hero__title {
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.21;
  letter-spacing: -1.68px;
}
.hero__text {
  max-width: 498px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 28.58px;
  font-feature-settings: "salt" 1;
}
.hero__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 17px; margin-top: 24px; }
.hero__actions .btn { color: var(--ink); }
.hero__call { font-size: 16px; color: #f4f5f6; transition: color .2s; }
.hero__call strong { font-weight: 600; }
.hero__call:hover { color: var(--green); }

/* =========================================================
   Stats
   ========================================================= */
.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 41px;
}
.stat {
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 21px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.stat:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(1, 50, 143, .55); }
.stat__num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 50px; line-height: 46px; }
.stat__label { font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 23px; letter-spacing: .16px; }
.stat--dark { background: var(--blue); }
.stat--dark .stat__num { color: var(--green); }
.stat--dark .stat__label { color: #fff; }
.stat--light { background: var(--sky); }
.stat--light .stat__num { color: var(--blue-dark); }
.stat--light .stat__label { color: #2f2f2f; }

/* =========================================================
   Services
   ========================================================= */
.panel--services {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 62px 0 100px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e9f0fa 0%, rgba(223, 236, 255, 0) 100%);
}
.panel--services .plane { width: 38px; height: 28px; }
.panel--services .eyebrow { gap: 16px; }
.deco--sparkles-tr { top: 24px; right: -110px; width: 404px; opacity: .9; }

.services {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px 23px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}
.service {
  position: relative;
  grid-column: span 2;
  height: 330px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  color: #fff;
}
.service--wide { grid-column: span 3; }
.services .service--wide + .service--wide { margin-left: 7px; } /* 30px gap in row two, as in design */
.service img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: -2;
  transition: transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.service::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 40, 100, 0) 48%, rgba(1, 50, 143, .8) 100%);
  transition: opacity .4s;
}
.service--wide::before { background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 40, 100, 0) 40%, rgba(1, 50, 143, .8) 100%); }
.service:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.service__body { position: absolute; left: 36px; right: 80px; bottom: 30px; }
.service h3 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 25.13px; line-height: 1.2; }
.service p { margin-top: 8px; max-width: 286px; font-size: 17.33px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 21.7px; color: #d5d5d5;
  max-height: 0; opacity: 0; overflow: hidden; transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: max-height .45s var(--ease), opacity .35s, transform .45s var(--ease);
}
.service:hover p, .service:focus-visible p { max-height: 90px; opacity: 1; transform: none; }
@media (hover: none) { .service p { max-height: none; opacity: 1; transform: none; } }
.service--study .service__body { bottom: 30px; }
.service__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 30px;
  bottom: 34px;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.service:hover .service__arrow { transform: translate(4px, -4px); }

/* =========================================================
   Why choose + How it works + Destinations (green panel)
   ========================================================= */
.panel--green {
  margin-top: -29px; /* design overlaps the previous panel's faded tail */
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(153, 241, 60, .15) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}
.deco--polygon { top: 180px; right: -210px; width: 491px; transform: rotate(105deg) scaleY(-1); }

.why {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 685px minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: 55px;
  padding: 72px 60px 0 15px;
  align-items: start;
}
.why__visual { position: relative; width: 685px; height: 724px; }
.deco--sparkles-why { left: 0; top: -36px; width: 529px; z-index: 0; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.why__ring { position: absolute; z-index: 0; }
.why__ring--outer { left: 0; top: 57px; width: 657px; animation: spin 80s linear infinite; }
.why__ring--inner { left: 63px; top: 121px; width: 530px; animation: spin 60s linear infinite reverse; }
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.why__student { position: absolute; left: 13px; top: 0; width: 589px; height: 724px; object-fit: contain; object-position: bottom; z-index: 1; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.bubble {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #d9d9d9;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -10px rgba(1, 50, 143, .45);
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.bubble img, .bubble svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.bubble--1 { left: 508px; top: 93px;  width: 86px; height: 86px; }
.bubble--2 { left: 599px; top: 449px; width: 86px; height: 86px; animation-delay: -1.5s; }
.bubble--3 { left: 60px;  top: 105px; width: 86px; height: 86px; animation-delay: -3s; }
.bubble--4 { left: 33px;  top: 284px; width: 72px; height: 72px; animation-delay: -4.5s; }
.bubble--5 { left: 544px; top: 289px; width: 61px; height: 61px; animation-delay: -2.2s; }
@keyframes float { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(-10px); } }

.why__content { padding-top: 39px; }
.why__content .h2 { margin-top: 10px; line-height: 60px; }
.why__lead { margin-top: 16px; max-width: 560px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 33px; color: var(--text); }
.checklist { margin-top: 22px; }
.checklist li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 0 0 39px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 31px;
  color: #292828;
}
.checklist li + li { margin-top: 21px; padding-top: 21px; border-top: 1px solid #94a3ba; }
.checklist li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 4px;
  width: 23px;
  height: 23px;
  background: var(--blue);
  -webkit-mask: url("../assets/icons/check.png") center / contain no-repeat;
          mask: url("../assets/icons/check.png") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.checklist li + li::before { top: 25px; }

/* ---------- How it works ---------- */
.how {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 618px) minmax(0, 472px);
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-top: 104px;
  max-width: calc(1200px + 48px); /* design uses 128px margins here */
}
.how__intro .h2 { margin-top: 10px; line-height: 60px; max-width: 682px; }
.how__rule { display: block; width: 109px; height: 3px; margin-top: 24px; background: var(--green); border-radius: 2px; }
.how__text { margin-top: 28px; max-width: 634px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; color: var(--text); }
.how__intro .btn { margin-top: 36px; }
.how__media {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
  aspect-ratio: 618 / 403;
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: #d9d9d9;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.how__play {
  width: 84px; height: 84px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green);
  color: var(--blue);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(153, 241, 60, .3);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s;
}
.how__play svg { width: 34px; height: 34px; margin-left: 4px; }
.how__play:hover { transform: scale(1.08); box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(153, 241, 60, .25); }

/* video thumbnail → plays in place */
.how__media--video { isolation: isolate; cursor: pointer; }
.how__thumb, .how__media video { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.how__thumb { z-index: -2; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.how__media--video::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(1, 50, 143, .15) 0%, rgba(1, 30, 90, .65) 100%);
  transition: opacity .4s;
}
.how__media--video:hover .how__thumb { transform: scale(1.04); }
.how__media--video .how__play { animation: playPulse 2.4s ease-out infinite; }
@keyframes playPulse {
  0%   { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(153, 241, 60, .55); }
  70%  { box-shadow: 0 0 0 22px rgba(153, 241, 60, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(153, 241, 60, 0); }
}
.how__caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  bottom: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  color: #fff;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.how__caption strong { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; }
.how__caption span { font-size: 14px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75); }
.how__media.is-playing { cursor: auto; background: #000; }
.how__credit { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.how__credit a { text-decoration: underline; }
.how__media.is-playing::before,
.how__media.is-playing .how__thumb,
.how__media.is-playing .how__play,
.how__media.is-playing .how__caption { display: none; }

.steps {
  --gutter: 64px;   /* space left of the cards for the rail */
  --rail-x: 20px;   /* rail position inside that gutter */
  position: relative;
  padding-top: 83px;
  padding-left: var(--gutter);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24.8px;
}
.step {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 164px;
  padding: 44px 30px 22px 47px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #f9fbff;
  transition: transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease), background-color .45s;
}
.step::before,
.step::after { /* thin gradient hairlines on top/bottom edge like the design */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px; right: 24px;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(1, 50, 143, .9), transparent);
  transition: background .45s;
}
.step::before { top: 0; }
.step::after { bottom: 0; }
.step__num {
  position: absolute;
  left: 30px;
  top: 14px;
  font-size: 130px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: .8;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #c5f395 0%, rgba(153, 241, 60, 0) 99.5%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  opacity: .55;
  transition: opacity .45s;
}
.step h3 { position: relative; font-size: 25px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 25px; color: var(--blue); }
.step p { position: relative; margin-top: 12px; max-width: 372px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24.7px; color: var(--text); }

/* rail + scroll-driven fill */
.steps__rail {
  position: absolute;
  left: calc(var(--rail-x) - 1.5px);
  top: 0;
  width: 3px;
  height: 0;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(1, 50, 143, .12);
  list-style: none;
}
.steps__fill {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--green), var(--blue));
}
.steps__fill::after { /* glowing head at the tip of the fill */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -6px;
  width: 12px; height: 12px;
  margin-left: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(1, 50, 143, .15), 0 0 16px 2px rgba(153, 241, 60, .8);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}
.steps.is-filling .steps__fill::after { opacity: 1; }

/* one node per step, sitting on the rail */
.step__dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: calc(var(--rail-x) - var(--gutter) - 11px);
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  margin-top: -11px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(1, 50, 143, .25);
  transition: border-color .35s, background-color .35s, transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step__dot::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--blue);
  transform: scale(0);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease);
}

/* reached states */
.step.is-active { background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -24px rgba(1, 50, 143, .35); }
.step.is-active::before,
.step.is-active::after { background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--green), transparent); }
.step.is-active .step__num { opacity: 1; }
.step.is-active .step__dot { border-color: var(--blue); transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(153, 241, 60, .35); }
.step.is-active .step__dot::after { transform: scale(1); }

/* ---------- Destinations ---------- */
.dest {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 430px) minmax(0, 760px);
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 61px;
}
.dest__intro .h2 { margin-top: 10px; line-height: 60px; max-width: 523px; }
.dest__text { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; color: var(--text-2); }
.dest__intro .btn { margin-top: 36px; }

.dest__slider { position: relative; }
.dest__track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  /* room for the hover lift + shadow, which the scroll container would clip */
  padding: 14px 16px 44px;
  margin: -14px -16px -44px;
  scroll-padding-inline: 16px;
}
.dest__track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.country {
  flex: 0 0 370px;
  height: 390px;
  padding: 4px 4px 0;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  border-radius: 40px;
  border: 1px solid #efefef;
  background: #f3f8ff;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.country:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -24px rgba(1, 50, 143, .45); }
.country__img { height: 250px; border-radius: 40px 40px 0 0; overflow: hidden; }
.country__img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.country:hover .country__img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.country__flag {
  position: absolute;
  left: 35px;
  top: 215px;
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.country h3 { margin: 42px 0 0 30px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 28px; color: #222; text-transform: uppercase; }
.country p { margin: 0 30px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; color: var(--text-2); }

.dest__nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 162px;
  width: 65px; height: 65px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--green-soft);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
  transition: transform .25s var(--ease), opacity .25s, background-color .25s;
}
.dest__nav svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: none; stroke: #000; stroke-width: 2.2; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.dest__nav:hover { background: var(--green); transform: scale(1.06); }
.dest__nav--next { right: -24px; }
.dest__nav--prev { left: -24px; }
.dest__nav[disabled] { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

/* =========================================================
   VCS Dakha Academy
   ========================================================= */
.panel--academy {
  margin-top: 68px;
  padding: 88px 0 96px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(900px 480px at 100% 0%, rgba(43, 123, 245, .45), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(700px 420px at 0% 100%, rgba(153, 241, 60, .16), transparent 60%),
    var(--blue);
  color: #fff;
}
.deco--sparkles-academy { top: -40px; right: -60px; width: 404px; opacity: .55; }
.deco--vmark-academy { left: -70px; bottom: -80px; width: 340px; opacity: .08; transform: rotate(-12deg); }

.academy {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 520px) minmax(0, 660px);
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 56px;
}
.eyebrow--light { color: var(--green); }
.plane--light { background: #fff; }
.academy__title { margin-top: 10px; color: #fff; line-height: 60px; }
.academy__title span { color: var(--green); }
.academy__text { margin-top: 20px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: #d6e2fa; }
.academy__perks { margin-top: 28px; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px 20px; }
.academy__perks li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 32px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 22px;
  color: #fff;
}
.academy__perks li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 0;
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  background: var(--green);
  -webkit-mask: url("../assets/icons/check.png") center / contain no-repeat;
          mask: url("../assets/icons/check.png") center / contain no-repeat;
}
.academy__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; gap: 24px; margin-top: 36px; }
.academy__actions .btn { color: var(--ink); }
.academy__call { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; transition: color .2s; }
.academy__call small { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; color: #b9cbef; }
.academy__call:hover { color: var(--green); }
.academy__call-ico {
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
}
.academy__call-ico svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linejoin: round; }

.courses { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; }
.course {
  position: relative;
  padding: 28px 26px 26px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -28px rgba(0, 10, 40, .6);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.course:nth-child(even) { transform: translateY(28px); }
.course:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(0, 10, 40, .75); }
.course:nth-child(even):hover { transform: translateY(22px); }
.course__ico {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--sky);
  color: var(--blue);
}
.course__ico svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.course h3 { margin-top: 18px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--blue); }
.course p { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; color: var(--text); }
.course__tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 16px; }
.course__tags li {
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: #f3f8ff;
  border: 1px solid #e1ebfb;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
}
.course--highlight { background: var(--green); }
.course--highlight .course__ico { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); color: var(--blue-dark); }
.course--highlight h3 { color: var(--blue-dark); }
.course--highlight p { color: #26401a; }
.course--highlight .course__tags li { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .5); border-color: rgba(0, 40, 100, .12); }

/* =========================================================
   Testimonials
   ========================================================= */
.panel--testimonials {
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 82px 0 0;
  height: 1384px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e9f2ff 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 54.8%);
}
.deco--wave { top: 241px; left: 50%; width: 1440px; max-width: none; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.panel--testimonials .section-head { align-items: center; }
.panel--testimonials .section-head .btn { margin-top: 30px; }

.reviews {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  height: 1100px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 45%, transparent 96%);
          mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 45%, transparent 96%);
}
.reviews__col { position: relative; }
.reviews__col--offset { padding-top: 0; }
.reviews__inner { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 24px; padding: 8px 2px; }
.reviews.is-animated .reviews__inner { animation: reviewsUp var(--dur, 45s) linear infinite; }
@keyframes reviewsUp { to { transform: translateY(calc(-50% - 12px)); } }

.review {
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 21.5px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1.076px #eaeaea,
    0 1.076px 3.229px rgba(143, 143, 143, .2),
    0 6.457px 13.991px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04),
    0 57px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, .02),
    inset 0 -2.583px 0 rgba(61, 61, 61, .04);
}
.review header { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 13px; }
.review .avatar {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 43px;
  height: 43px;
  flex: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--av, var(--accent-blue));
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.review strong { white-space: nowrap; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 21.5px; letter-spacing: -.09px; color: #272727; }
.review .tag {
  margin-left: auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  min-width: 0;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 21.5px;
  letter-spacing: -.09px;
  color: var(--muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1.076px #eaeaea, 0 1.076px 3.229px rgba(143, 143, 143, .2), inset 0 -2.583px 0 rgba(61, 61, 61, .04);
}
.review p { margin-top: 16px; font-size: 17.22px; line-height: 25.83px; letter-spacing: -.19px; color: #383838; }
.review footer { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 14px; }
.review time { font-size: 12.9px; font-weight: 500; line-height: 17.2px; letter-spacing: .52px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.stars { color: var(--accent-blue); font-size: 19px; letter-spacing: 1px; line-height: 17px; }
.review { cursor: pointer; transition: transform .3s var(--ease); }
.review:hover, .review:focus-visible { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.review:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--accent-blue); outline-offset: 3px; }

/* Testimonial pop-up */
.review-modal {
  width: min(560px, calc(100% - 32px));
  max-height: calc(100% - 48px);
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: visible;
}
.review-modal::backdrop { background: rgba(8, 22, 48, .55); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.review-modal[open] { animation: modalIn .35s var(--ease); }
.review-modal .review { cursor: auto; padding: 36px 32px 30px; transform: none; }
.review-modal .review p { font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; }
.review-modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  right: -14px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .18);
}
@keyframes modalIn { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px) scale(.97); } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .review-modal__close { top: 8px; right: 8px; box-shadow: none; } }

/* =========================================================
   Gallery
   ========================================================= */
.panel--gallery {
  margin-top: 33px;
  padding: 73px 0 124px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f5ffeb 18.3%, rgba(254, 251, 246, 0) 100%);
}
.deco--sparkles-tl { top: 5px; left: 18px; width: 280px; transform: rotate(179.6deg); opacity: .8; }
.panel--gallery .section-head { align-items: center; }
.panel--gallery .h2 { line-height: 66px; margin-top: 2px; }
.panel--gallery .section-head__sub { max-width: 599px; margin-top: 8px; }

.gallery {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 34px;
  padding-left: max(24px, calc((100% - var(--container)) / 2));
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: grab;
}
.gallery.is-dragging { cursor: grabbing; }
.gallery__track { display: flex; gap: 20px; will-change: transform; }
.gallery__item {
  flex: 0 0 340px;
  height: 337px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gallery__item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; pointer-events: none; user-select: none; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.gallery__item:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* =========================================================
   Enquiry
   ========================================================= */
.enquiry {
  position: relative;
  max-width: calc(var(--container-wide) + 48px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 540px;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: -19px;
}
.deco--sparkles-form { right: -170px; bottom: -150px; width: 406px; transform: rotate(-.42deg); }
.enquiry__left { position: relative; }
.enquiry__title { margin-top: 10px; max-width: 562px; line-height: 53px; }
.enquiry__sub { margin-top: 22px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 28px; color: var(--text-2); }

.enquiry__visual { position: relative; height: 560px; margin-top: 28px; }
.badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 16px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 90px;
  padding: 15px 23px;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 0 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(43, 123, 245, .19) 18.3%, rgba(43, 123, 245, 0) 100%);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 29.5px;
  color: #606060;
  z-index: 1;
}
.badge strong { font-weight: 800; color: var(--blue-dark); }
.enquiry__vmark { position: absolute; left: 162px; top: 98px; width: 353px; opacity: .5; z-index: 0; }
.enquiry__city { position: absolute; left: 20px; top: 256px; width: 608px; height: 271px; border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; z-index: 0; }
.enquiry__city img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; object-position: 0 30%; }
.enquiry__person { position: absolute; left: 138px; top: -15px; width: 533px; height: 542px; object-fit: cover; object-position: top; z-index: 2; transform: scaleX(-1); }
.enquiry__swoosh {
  position: absolute;
  left: 578px; top: -36px;
  width: 78px; height: 79px;
  background: var(--green);
  -webkit-mask: url("../assets/icons/swoosh.png") center / contain no-repeat;
          mask: url("../assets/icons/swoosh.png") center / contain no-repeat;
  transform: rotate(75deg);
  z-index: 3;
}

.form-card {
  align-self: start;
  margin-top: 45px;
  padding: 11px 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 123, 245, .5);
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: #fff;
}
.form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 26px 38px 56px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: rgba(214, 228, 250, .5);
}
.form__title { font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 35px; line-height: 53px; color: #151515; text-align: center; }
.form__divider { width: 430px; max-width: 100%; height: 24px; margin: -8px 0 9px; }
.field { display: block; width: 100%; }
.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  height: 54px;
  padding: 0 19px;
  border: 1px solid var(--field-border);
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: var(--field);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-feature-settings: "salt" 1;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s, background-color .2s;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.field textarea { height: 95px; padding: 14px 19px; resize: vertical; line-height: 1.5; }
.field ::placeholder { color: var(--text-2); opacity: 1; }
.field select:invalid { color: var(--text-2); }
.field--select { position: relative; }
.field--select::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 22px;
  top: 50%;
  width: 9px; height: 9px;
  margin-top: -7px;
  border-right: 1.3px solid var(--blue-dark);
  border-bottom: 1.3px solid var(--blue-dark);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--accent-blue); background: #eaf2ff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(43, 123, 245, .18); }
.field.is-invalid input,
.field.is-invalid select { border-color: #e5484d; box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(229, 72, 77, .14); }
.form .btn { margin-top: 9px; width: 260px; }
.form__status { min-height: 20px; margin-top: -4px; font-size: 15px; text-align: center; color: var(--blue); }
.form__status.is-error { color: #d93036; }

/* =========================================================
   CTA
   ========================================================= */
.cta-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 104px;
  padding-top: 0;
}
.cta-wrap::before { /* light-blue band behind the CTA and footer */
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  top: 82px;
  height: 554px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e4efff 0%, rgba(228, 239, 255, 0) 99.5%);
  z-index: -1;
}
.cta-wrap .container { max-width: calc(var(--container-wide) + 48px); }
.cta {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 190px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  padding: 30px 98px 30px 64px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--blue);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.cta__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 20px; z-index: -2; }
.cta::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 20px; background: rgba(1, 50, 143, .87); z-index: -1; }
.cta__mark { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: -25px; width: 51px; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.cta h2 { max-width: 547px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-weight: 600; font-size: 40px; line-height: 43px; color: #dfe7f6; }
.cta .btn { flex: none; width: 160px; }

/* =========================================================
   Footer
   ========================================================= */
.footer { position: relative; margin-top: 69px; padding-bottom: 24px; overflow: hidden; }
.footer__watermark {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 162px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 298px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: #edecff;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: -1;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
}
.footer__grid {
  max-width: calc(var(--container-wide) + 48px);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 450px 230px 277px 1fr;
  align-items: start;
}
.footer__brand img { width: 88px; height: 86px; border-radius: 20px; object-fit: cover; }
.footer__brand p { max-width: 400px; margin-top: 28px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 26px; color: var(--text-2); font-feature-settings: "salt" 1; }
.social { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-top: 21px; }
.social a {
  width: 51px; height: 51px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #d9d9d9;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #3d3d3d;
  transition: background-color .25s, color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.social svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: none; stroke: currentColor; stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
.social a:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer__col h4 { font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; line-height: 29px; color: #000; }
.footer__col ul { margin-top: 21px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 19px; }
.footer__col li { font-size: 18px; line-height: 22px; color: #3d3d3d; }
.footer__col a { transition: color .2s; }
.footer__col a:hover { color: var(--blue); }
.footer__contact li { display: flex; gap: 9px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer__contact li span,
.footer__contact li > a { max-width: 290px; line-height: 24px; }
.footer__label { display: block; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--blue); }
.ico { flex: none; width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-top: 2px; background: var(--blue-dark); -webkit-mask: center / contain no-repeat; mask: center / contain no-repeat; }
.ico--phone { -webkit-mask-image: url("../assets/icons/phone.png"); mask-image: url("../assets/icons/phone.png"); }
.ico--mail  { -webkit-mask-image: url("../assets/icons/mail.png");  mask-image: url("../assets/icons/mail.png"); }
.ico--clock { -webkit-mask-image: url("../assets/icons/clock.svg"); mask-image: url("../assets/icons/clock.svg"); }
.ico--pin   { -webkit-mask-image: url("../assets/icons/pin.png");   mask-image: url("../assets/icons/pin.png"); }
.footer__bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-inline: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.footer__copy,
.footer__credit { font-size: 15px; line-height: 26px; color: var(--text-2); }
.footer__credit a { font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); background: linear-gradient(var(--green), var(--green)) 0 100% / 0 2px no-repeat; transition: background-size .3s var(--ease); }
.footer__credit a:hover { background-size: 100% 2px; }
.footer__fire { display: inline-block; animation: flicker 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes flicker { 0%, 100% { transform: scale(1) rotate(0); } 50% { transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-6deg); } }

/* =========================================================
   Inner pages (About, Services, Academy, Contact)
   Built from the same tokens and components as the home page.
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------- Inner-page heroes ----------
   Same .hero markup and sizing as the home page; only the photo, gradient and copy change. */
.hero--about .hero__panel::after    { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(1, 50, 143, .92) 0%, rgba(1, 50, 143, .62) 45%, rgba(1, 50, 143, .12) 100%); }
.hero--services .hero__panel::after { background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(0, 40, 100, .94) 0%, rgba(43, 123, 245, .55) 55%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .15) 100%); }
.hero--academy .hero__panel::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 40, 100, .93) 0%, rgba(0, 40, 100, .7) 42%, rgba(113, 181, 40, .38) 100%); }
.hero--contact .hero__panel::after  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, .8) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .52) 50%, rgba(1, 50, 143, .28) 100%); }
.hero--academy .hero__bg { object-position: 70% 30%; }
/* inner-page titles: a slightly wider wrapper so they wrap to two lines on desktop */
.hero--about .hero__content,
.hero--services .hero__content,
.hero--academy .hero__content,
.hero--contact .hero__content { max-width: 680px; }

/* ---------- Shared bits ---------- */
.btn--ghost { background: transparent; color: var(--blue); box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1.5px var(--blue); }
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--blue); color: #fff; box-shadow: none; }
.checklist--compact { margin-top: 18px; }
.checklist--compact li { font-size: 17px; line-height: 26px; }
.checklist--compact li + li { margin-top: 10px; padding-top: 0; border-top: 0; }
.checklist--compact li + li::before { top: 2px; }
.checklist--compact li::before { top: 2px; }
.academy__more { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--green); }
.academy__more:hover { text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 4px; }

/* ---------- About: who we are ---------- */
.split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 560px) minmax(0, 600px);
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  margin-top: 96px;
}
.split__media { position: relative; padding: 0 70px 80px 0; }
.split__img { border-radius: 30px; object-fit: cover; }
.split__img--main { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 490 / 480; }
.split__img--float {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 46%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border: 8px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -24px rgba(1, 50, 143, .5);
}
.split__badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 24px; bottom: 36px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 20px 0;
  background: var(--green);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .35);
}
.split__badge strong { font-weight: 800; }
.split__content .h2 { margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.2; }
.split__text { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 30px; color: var(--text); }
.split__text a { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.dedication {
  margin: 28px 0 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--green);
  border-radius: 0 20px 20px 0;
  background: #f3f8ff;
}
.dedication p { font-size: 17px; line-height: 27px; font-style: italic; color: var(--blue-dark); }
.dedication cite { display: block; margin-top: 8px; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; color: var(--muted); }
.split__actions { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 14px; margin-top: 32px; }

/* ---------- Values / travel cards ---------- */
.panel--values { margin-top: 96px; padding-bottom: 96px; }
.values { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-top: 40px; }
.values--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
.value {
  padding: 30px 26px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #eaf0fa, 0 24px 48px -32px rgba(1, 50, 143, .35);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.value:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #dbe6f8, 0 30px 56px -30px rgba(1, 50, 143, .45); }
.value h3 { margin-top: 18px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.value p { margin-top: 10px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; color: var(--text); }
.value__link { display: inline-block; margin-top: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue); }
.value__link:hover { color: var(--green-text); }

/* ---------- Timeline section as its own panel ---------- */
.panel--how { margin-top: 40px; padding: 96px 0; }
.panel--how .how { margin-top: 0; }
.how__media--img { background: none; }
.how__media--img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }

/* ---------- Services: detail rows ---------- */
.svc-list { margin-top: 96px; }
.svc {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 64px;
  margin-top: 72px;
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}
.svc--flip .svc__media { order: 2; }
.svc__media { border-radius: 30px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 600 / 420; box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -36px rgba(1, 50, 143, .5); }
.svc__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .8s var(--ease); }
.svc:hover .svc__media img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.svc__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 64px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #c5f395 0%, rgba(153, 241, 60, .15) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
          background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.svc__title { margin-top: 4px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 36px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--blue); }
.svc__text { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 18px; line-height: 29px; color: var(--text); }
.svc .btn { margin-top: 28px; }
#travel { scroll-margin-top: 90px; }
.panel--dest { margin-top: 96px; padding: 88px 0 96px; }
.panel--dest .dest { margin-top: 0; }

/* ---------- Academy page ---------- */
.panel--academy-page { margin-top: 40px; }
.boards-wrap { margin-top: 96px; }
.boards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 24px; margin-top: 40px; }
.board {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 40px 36px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  background: #f3f8ff;
  border: 1px solid #e1ebfb;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.board:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 30px 56px -34px rgba(1, 50, 143, .45); }
.board--green { background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f1ffe2 0%, #e2fbc6 100%); border-color: #d5f3b3; }
.board__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  background: var(--blue);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  color: #fff;
}
.board--green .board__tag { background: var(--blue-dark); }
.board h3 { margin-top: 18px; font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 40px; font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.1; color: var(--blue); }
.board__full { margin-top: 6px; font-size: 17px; color: var(--text); }

/* ---------- FAQ (native details/summary) ---------- */
.faq-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 420px) minmax(0, 760px);
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-top: 96px;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}
.faq__head .h2 { margin-top: 10px; line-height: 1.2; }
.faq__head .section-head__sub a { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; white-space: nowrap; }
.faq { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.faq__item {
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #f9fbff;
  border: 1px solid #e6eefb;
  transition: background-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}
.faq__item[open] { background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -28px rgba(1, 50, 143, .4); }
.faq__item summary {
  position: relative;
  padding: 22px 64px 22px 26px;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 26px;
  color: var(--blue-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
}
.faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq__item summary::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 22px; top: 50%;
  width: 28px; height: 28px;
  margin-top: -14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--blue), var(--blue)) center / 12px 2px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--blue), var(--blue)) center / 2px 12px no-repeat,
    var(--green-soft);
  transition: transform .3s var(--ease), background-color .3s;
}
.faq__item[open] summary::after {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--blue-dark), var(--blue-dark)) center / 12px 2px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--blue-dark), var(--blue-dark)) center / 2px 12px no-repeat,
    var(--green);
}
.faq__item summary:focus-visible { outline: 3px solid var(--blue); outline-offset: 2px; border-radius: 20px; }
.faq__item p { padding: 0 26px 24px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 27px; color: var(--text); }
.faq__item p a { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 20px; margin-top: 41px; }
.contact-card {
  padding: 28px 26px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  background: var(--sky);
  transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 22px 40px -22px rgba(1, 50, 143, .5); }
.contact-card .course__ico { background: #fff; }
.contact-card h3 { margin-top: 18px; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--blue-dark); }
.contact-card p { margin-top: 8px; font-size: 17px; line-height: 27px; color: #2f2f2f; }
.contact-card a:hover { color: var(--blue); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.contact-card--dark { background: var(--blue); }
.contact-card--dark .course__ico { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12); color: var(--green); }
.contact-card--dark h3 { color: var(--green); }
.contact-card--dark p { color: #fff; }
.contact-cards + .enquiry,
.faq-wrap + .enquiry,
.panel--dest + .enquiry { margin-top: 96px; }

.map-card {
  margin-top: 32px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 123, 245, .3);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -40px rgba(1, 50, 143, .5);
}
.map-card iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 440px; border: 0; }
.map-card__bar { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; padding: 18px 22px; }
.map-card__bar strong { display: block; font-size: 17px; color: var(--blue-dark); }
.map-card__bar span { font-size: 15px; color: var(--text); }
.map-card__bar .btn { flex: none; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .values { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
  .faq-wrap { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
  .contact-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .split { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); margin-top: 72px; }
  .split__media { max-width: 560px; }
  .svc, .svc--flip { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 56px; }
  .svc--flip .svc__media { order: 0; }
  .values--3 { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .boards { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .split, .svc-list, .boards-wrap, .faq-wrap { margin-top: 64px; }
  .split__media { padding: 0 40px 56px 0; }
  .split__badge { left: 14px; bottom: 20px; font-size: 14px; padding: 10px 14px; }
  .split__text { font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; }
  .panel--values, .panel--dest { margin-top: 64px; padding: 48px 0 56px; }
  .values { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .panel--how { padding: 56px 0; }
  .svc__num { font-size: 48px; }
  .svc__title { font-size: 28px; }
  .svc__text { font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; }
  .board { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .board h3 { font-size: 30px; }
  .faq__item summary { padding: 18px 56px 18px 20px; font-size: 16px; }
  .faq__item summary::after { right: 16px; }
  .faq__item p { padding: 0 20px 20px; font-size: 16px; }
  .contact-cards { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 14px; margin-top: 24px; }
  .contact-cards + .enquiry,
  .faq-wrap + .enquiry,
  .panel--dest + .enquiry { margin-top: 64px; }
  .map-card iframe { height: 320px; }
  .map-card__bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Scroll reveal
   ========================================================= */
.js .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.js .reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* =========================================================
   Responsive
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1360px) {
  .nav { margin: 0 32px; }
  .nav__list a { font-size: 17px; }
  .why { grid-template-columns: 560px minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 40px; padding-right: 48px; }
  .why__visual { zoom: .82; }
  .deco--sparkles-form { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .h2 { font-size: 42px; }
  .why__content .h2, .how__intro .h2, .dest__intro .h2 { line-height: 1.25; }
  .hero__panel { padding: 56px 56px; min-height: 640px; }
  .stat__num { font-size: 42px; }
  .services { gap: 20px; }
  .services .service--wide + .service--wide { margin-left: 0; }
  .why { grid-template-columns: 480px minmax(0, 1fr); padding: 60px 40px 0 10px; }
  .why__visual { zoom: .7; }
  .how { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
  .steps { padding-top: 40px; }
  .dest { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .academy { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 48px; }
  .academy__intro { max-width: 680px; }
  .dest__slider { margin-inline: 0; }
  .enquiry { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) 480px; }
  .enquiry__visual { zoom: .85; width: 680px; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr; gap: 24px; }
  .footer__watermark { font-size: 240px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .header { -webkit-backdrop-filter: none; backdrop-filter: none; background: #fff; }
  .header__cta { display: none; }
  .burger { display: flex; }
  /* ---- Mobile menu: full-screen panel that grows out of the burger ---- */
  .nav {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    margin: 0;
    padding: var(--nav-top, 110px) 24px 28px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    background:
      radial-gradient(120% 60% at 100% 0%, rgba(43, 123, 245, .55) 0%, rgba(43, 123, 245, 0) 60%),
      radial-gradient(90% 50% at 0% 100%, rgba(153, 241, 60, .18) 0%, rgba(153, 241, 60, 0) 60%),
      linear-gradient(160deg, var(--blue) 0%, var(--blue-dark) 100%);
    color: #fff;
    clip-path: circle(0 at var(--ox, calc(100% - 47px)) var(--oy, 47px));
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: clip-path .55s cubic-bezier(.7, 0, .2, 1), visibility 0s linear .55s;
    z-index: 60;
  }
  .nav.is-open { clip-path: circle(150% at var(--ox, calc(100% - 47px)) var(--oy, 47px)); visibility: visible; transition: clip-path .65s cubic-bezier(.7, 0, .2, 1); }

  .nav__list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; counter-reset: nav; }
  .nav__list li {
    counter-increment: nav;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__list a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-head);
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: -.4px;
    color: #fff;
  }
  .nav__list a::before {
    content: counter(nav, decimal-leading-zero);
    min-width: 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
  }
  .nav__list a::after { /* chevron instead of the desktop underline */
    position: static;
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    margin-left: auto;
    border-radius: 0;
    background: none;
    border-top: 2px solid currentColor;
    border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    opacity: .5;
    transition: opacity .25s, transform .25s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__list a:hover { color: var(--green); }
  .nav__list a:hover::after,
  .nav__list a.is-active::after { transform: translateX(4px) rotate(45deg); opacity: 1; }
  .nav__list a.is-active { color: var(--green); }
  .nav__list a.is-active::before { color: var(--green); }

  .nav__extra {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 32px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav__cta-mobile { width: 100%; height: 54px; border-radius: 16px; font-weight: 600; }
  .nav__quick { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr)); gap: 10px; }
  .nav__quick a {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 12px 4px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #fff;
    transition: background-color .2s;
  }
  .nav__quick a:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .16); }
  .nav__quick svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: none; stroke: var(--green); stroke-width: 1.8; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }
  .nav__addr { font-size: 13px; text-align: center; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55); }

  /* stagger the links in once the panel is open */
  .nav.is-open .nav__list li,
  .nav.is-open .nav__extra { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__list li:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: .18s; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__list li:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .23s; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__list li:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .28s; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__list li:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: .33s; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__list li:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: .38s; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__list li:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: .43s; }
  .nav.is-open .nav__extra { transition-delay: .5s; }

  /* logo and burger stay on top of the open panel */
  .header__logo { position: relative; z-index: 70; }
  .burger { position: relative; z-index: 70; transition: background-color .3s; }
  .burger[aria-expanded="true"] { background: var(--green); }
  .burger[aria-expanded="true"] span { background: var(--blue); }
  body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }
  body.nav-open .header { box-shadow: none; }

  .why { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); padding: 56px 40px 0; }
  .why__visual { zoom: .8; margin-inline: auto; }
  .why__content { padding-top: 0; }
  .how { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); margin-top: 80px; }
  .steps { padding-top: 0; --gutter: 52px; --rail-x: 16px; }

  .enquiry { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .enquiry__visual { zoom: 1; width: 680px; }
  .form-card { margin-top: 0; max-width: 560px; width: 100%; justify-self: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
  .section-head--split { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
  .panel--testimonials .section-head .btn { margin-top: 8px; }
  .services { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .service, .service--wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .service--study { grid-column: span 2; }
  .reviews { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .reviews__col:nth-child(3) { display: none; }
  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); row-gap: 44px; }
  .footer__watermark { font-size: 180px; top: auto; bottom: 30px; }
  .cta { padding: 40px; }
  .enquiry__visual { zoom: .8; }
  .cta h2 { font-size: 32px; line-height: 38px; }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  :root { --page-gutter: 12px; --radius-panel: 24px; }
  .container { padding-inline: 16px; }
  .h2 { font-size: 34px; }
  .eyebrow { font-size: 17px; gap: 12px; }
  .plane { width: 36px; height: 27px; }
  .topbar { display: none; } /* no announcement bar on phones */
  .header__logo img { width: 56px; height: 55px; border-radius: 16px; }

  .hero__panel { padding: 48px 24px; min-height: 560px; align-items: flex-end; }
  .hero__title { font-size: 38px; letter-spacing: -1px; }
  .hero__overline { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: .6px; }
  .hero__text { font-size: 16px; line-height: 25px; }
  .hero__bg { object-position: 65% 50%; }

  .stats { gap: 12px; margin-top: 24px; }
  .stat { height: 150px; border-radius: 22px; gap: 14px; }
  .stat__num { font-size: 32px; line-height: 34px; }
  .stat__label { font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; padding-inline: 8px; }

  .panel--services { padding: 40px 0 56px; margin-top: 24px; }
  .services { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 28px; }
  .service, .service--wide, .service--study { grid-column: span 1; height: 280px; }
  .service__body { left: 24px; bottom: 24px; }
  .service__arrow { right: 22px; bottom: 28px; }
  .deco--sparkles-tr { width: 260px; right: -120px; }

  .panel--green { margin-top: 24px; }
  .why { padding: 40px 16px 0; }
  .why__visual { zoom: .5; }
  .checklist li { font-size: 16px; line-height: 27px; }
  .checklist li + li::before { top: 23px; }
  .how { margin-top: 64px; }
  .steps { --gutter: 36px; --rail-x: 10px; }
  .step__dot { width: 18px; height: 18px; margin-top: -9px; left: calc(var(--rail-x) - var(--gutter) - 9px); }
  .step { padding: 40px 20px 20px 30px; min-height: 0; }
  .step__num { font-size: 104px; left: 16px; }
  .step h3 { font-size: 21px; }
  .step p { font-size: 16px; }
  .how__media { border-radius: 24px; }
  .dest { margin-top: 72px; }
  .country { flex-basis: 290px; height: 360px; border-radius: 30px; }
  .country__img { height: 200px; border-radius: 30px 30px 0 0; }
  .country__flag { top: 170px; left: 24px; width: 56px; height: 56px; }
  .country h3 { margin: 40px 0 0 24px; font-size: 16px; }
  .country p { margin: 0 24px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; }
  .dest__nav { top: 130px; width: 52px; height: 52px; }
  .dest__nav--next { right: -6px; }
  .dest__nav--prev { left: -6px; }

  .panel--academy { margin-top: 48px; padding: 56px 0 64px; }
  .academy__title { line-height: 1.25; }
  .academy__text { font-size: 16px; line-height: 26px; }
  .academy__perks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .courses { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .course:nth-child(even), .course:nth-child(even):hover { transform: none; }
  .course h3 { font-size: 21px; }
  .panel--testimonials { margin-top: 32px; padding-top: 48px; height: auto; }
  .reviews { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr); height: 900px; }
  .reviews__col:nth-child(2) { display: none; }
  .review p { font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px; }

  .panel--gallery { padding: 48px 0 72px; margin-top: 24px; }
  .panel--gallery .h2 { line-height: 1.25; }
  .gallery__item { flex-basis: 260px; height: 260px; }
  /* no marquee on phones: a plain swipeable row */
  .gallery { overflow-x: auto; scroll-snap-type: x mandatory; scroll-padding-inline: 16px; padding-right: 16px; scrollbar-width: none; cursor: auto; }
  .gallery::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
  .gallery__track { transform: none !important; will-change: auto; }
  .gallery__item { scroll-snap-align: start; }
  .gallery__item[aria-hidden="true"] { display: none; }

  .enquiry { margin-top: 0; }
  .enquiry__title { line-height: 1.25; }
  .enquiry__visual { zoom: .52; margin-top: 20px; }
  .badge { zoom: 1.6; width: 280px; height: auto; font-size: 15px; line-height: 24px; top: 0; }
  .form { padding: 22px 18px 32px; }
  .form__title { font-size: 28px; line-height: 40px; }
  .form .btn { width: 100%; font-size: 20px; }

  .cta-wrap { margin-top: 72px; }
  .cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; padding: 44px 24px 32px; }
  .cta h2 { font-size: 28px; line-height: 34px; }

  .footer__grid { grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr); }
  .footer__brand, .footer__contact { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
  .footer__col h4 { font-size: 20px; }
  .footer__col li { font-size: 16px; }
  .footer__watermark { font-size: 130px; }
  .footer__bottom { margin-top: 36px; }
  .footer__copy, .footer__credit { font-size: 14px; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: .001ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: .001ms !important; scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
  .js .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}