:root {
    --mag: #9c258f;
    --mag2: #c83bb9;
    --mag3: #d44ad0;
    --ink: #0d0d0f;
    --muted: #6f6872;
    --soft: #faf5fa;
    --line: #eadbea;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --dark: #09090c;
    --dark2: #120b15;
    --ease: cubic-bezier(.2, .8, .2, 1);
    --shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(72, 18, 69, .15);
    --radius: 28px;
}

/* =========================================================
   RESET
========================================================= */

* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: Inter, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system,
        BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Arial, sans-serif;
    color: var(--ink);
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
}

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
    font: inherit;
}

button {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.container {
    width: min(1180px, 92%);
    margin: auto;
}

/* =========================================================
   TOP BAR
========================================================= */

.topbar {
    background: #000;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 9px 0;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
}

.topbar-inner,
.topbar .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.topbar-brand {
    font-weight: 800;
}

.topbar-message {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
}

/* =========================================================
   NAVIGATION
========================================================= */

.nav {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.90);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(156,37,143,.12);
}

.nav-inner {
    min-height: 78px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
}

.brand img,
.footer-logo img {
    width: 115px;
    height: 68px;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: .3s ease;
}

.brand:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 750;
}

.menu a {
    position: relative;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.menu a::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 2px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    background: var(--mag);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(156,37,143,.65);
    transition: .35s ease;
}

.menu a:hover::after,
.menu a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,74,208,.35);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(166,41,156,.10);
    color: var(--mag);
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: .25s ease;
}

.mobile-toggle:hover {
    background: rgba(166,41,156,.18);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(166,41,156,.20);
}

/* =========================================================
   BUTTONS
========================================================= */

.btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 9px;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition:
        transform .3s var(--ease),
        box-shadow .3s ease,
        background .3s ease,
        border-color .3s ease;
}

.btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-primary {
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #9c258f, #71186b);
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 30px rgba(156,37,143,.25),
        0 0 0 rgba(156,37,143,0);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 38px rgba(156,37,143,.32),
        0 0 25px rgba(156,37,143,.18);
}

.btn-ghost {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--ink);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
    border-color: #d5add1;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(60,20,70,.08);
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO
========================================================= */

.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 760px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
    color: #fff;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 78% 42%,
            rgba(156,37,143,.18) 0%,
            rgba(156,37,143,.08) 22%,
            transparent 48%
        ),
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 15% 75%,
            rgba(200,59,185,.10),
            transparent 35%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(8,7,11,.82) 0%,
            rgba(18,8,19,.58) 50%,
            rgba(8,7,11,.38) 100%
        ),
        url("assets/hero-banner.jpg");

    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    right: -170px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(156,37,143,.15);
    filter: blur(90px);
    animation: heroGlow 7s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    z-index: -2;
}

.hero::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 700px;
    height: 1px;
    right: -120px;
    top: 28%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent,
        rgba(212,74,208,.5),
        transparent
    );
    transform: rotate(-25deg);
    opacity: .5;
    animation: lightSweep 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}

.hero-grid {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr .95fr;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 70px 0;
}

/* Hero atmospheric glows from new HTML */

.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(50px);
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-glow-one {
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    right: 10%;
    top: 20%;
    background: rgba(156,37,143,.13);
    animation: ambientFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-glow-two {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    left: 5%;
    bottom: 5%;
    background: rgba(200,59,185,.08);
    animation: ambientFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO CONTENT
========================================================= */

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 6;
}

.hero .reveal-left {
    animation: heroContentIn 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) both;
}

.eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 9px 15px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: #f3c8ef;
    background: rgba(156,37,143,.10);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,74,208,.28);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 25px rgba(156,37,143,.10),
        inset 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,.02);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    animation:
        heroContentIn 1s .05s var(--ease) both,
        eyebrowPulse 4s 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.eyebrow-star {
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212,74,208,.9);
}

.hero-title,
.hero h1 {
    max-width: 760px;
    font-size: clamp(54px, 6.2vw, 88px);
    line-height: .98;
    letter-spacing: -.055em;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 25px;
    animation: heroHeadingIn 1.1s .15s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) both;
}

.hero h1 span,
.typing-text {
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #ffffff 0%,
        #e9a7e3 38%,
        #c83bb9 72%,
        #f0b7eb 100%
    );
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    background-size: 200% auto;
    animation:
        gradientText 5s ease-in-out infinite,
        textGlow 3.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.typing-wrapper {
    display: inline;
}

/* Blinking hero cursors removed per client request (Oct 2026). */

.hero p {
    max-width: 610px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.70);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    animation: heroContentIn 1s .35s var(--ease) both;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: heroContentIn 1s .48s var(--ease) both;
}

.hero-actions .btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-actions .btn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        110deg,
        transparent 20%,
        rgba(255,255,255,.22) 50%,
        transparent 80%
    );
    transform: translateX(-120%);
    transition: transform .65s ease;
}

.hero-actions .btn:hover::before {
    transform: translateX(120%);
}

.hero-actions .btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.hero-actions .btn-primary:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 35px rgba(156,37,143,.35),
        0 0 30px rgba(200,59,185,.18);
}

.hero-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 38px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 42px;
    animation: heroContentIn 1s .62s var(--ease) both;
}

.hero-meta .meta {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 17px;
}

.hero-meta .meta::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 4px;
    width: 2px;
    height: 34px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #d44ad0, transparent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212,74,208,.45);
}

.hero-meta strong {
    display: block;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 25px;
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
}

.hero-meta span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.48);
    font-size: 12px;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
}

/* =========================================================
   GLOBE / HERO VISUAL
========================================================= */

.globe-wrap {
    height: 620px;
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    perspective: 1200px;
    z-index: 4;
    animation: heroVisualIn 1.2s .25s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) both;
}

.globe-wrap::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    left: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(156,37,143,.18),
            rgba(156,37,143,.07) 40%,
            transparent 72%
        );
    filter: blur(25px);
    animation: visualGlow 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    z-index: -1;
}

.globe-halo {
    position: absolute;
    width: 520px;
    height: 520px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,74,208,.12);
    box-shadow:
        0 0 80px rgba(156,37,143,.12),
        inset 0 0 80px rgba(156,37,143,.06);
    animation: haloPulse 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.globe {
    width: min(480px,75vw);
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 34% 28%,
            #b7f4ff 0 3%,
            #36b6df 18%,
            #176baf 52%,
            #063a75 100%
        );
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,.05),
        0 0 70px rgba(156,37,143,.16),
        0 40px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.35),
        inset -45px -35px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.45),
        inset 35px 20px 55px rgba(255,255,255,.20);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    animation: globeSpin 18s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}

.globe:hover {
    transform: scale(1.025);
}

.globe-shine {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 30% 22%,
            rgba(255,255,255,.28),
            transparent 24%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            115deg,
            transparent 25%,
            rgba(255,255,255,.08) 48%,
            transparent 68%
        );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

.globe-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: .30;
    background:
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            transparent 0 32px,
            rgba(255,255,255,.18) 33px,
            transparent 34px
        ),
        repeating-linear-gradient(
            0deg,
            transparent 0 32px,
            rgba(255,255,255,.12) 33px,
            transparent 34px
        );
    transform: perspective(600px) rotateY(-12deg);
}

.globe::before,
.globe::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 8%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 2;
}

.globe::before {
    transform: rotateX(72deg);
}

.globe::after {
    transform: rotateY(72deg);
}

/* =========================================================
   LAND MASSES
========================================================= */

.land {
    position: absolute;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#67c66f,#2f8044);
    filter: drop-shadow(3px 5px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.25));
    opacity: .95;
    z-index: 3;
}

.land-a {
    width: 120px;
    height: 180px;
    left: 24%;
    top: 19%;
    border-radius: 55% 45% 35% 60%;
    transform: rotate(22deg);
}

.land-b {
    width: 145px;
    height: 100px;
    left: 48%;
    top: 34%;
    border-radius: 55% 30% 55% 25%;
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

.land-c {
    width: 80px;
    height: 150px;
    left: 58%;
    top: 57%;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 60% 35%;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.land-d {
    width: 90px;
    height: 65px;
    left: 18%;
    top: 57%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: rotate(-25deg);
}

/* Old class compatibility */

.land.a {
    width: 120px;
    height: 180px;
    left: 24%;
    top: 19%;
    border-radius: 55% 45% 35% 60%;
    transform: rotate(22deg);
}

.land.b {
    width: 145px;
    height: 100px;
    left: 48%;
    top: 34%;
    border-radius: 55% 30% 55% 25%;
    transform: rotate(-15deg);
}

.land.c {
    width: 80px;
    height: 150px;
    left: 58%;
    top: 57%;
    border-radius: 60% 40% 60% 35%;
    transform: rotate(15deg);
}

.land.d {
    width: 90px;
    height: 65px;
    left: 18%;
    top: 57%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: rotate(-25deg);
}

/* =========================================================
   ORBITS
========================================================= */

.orbit {
    position: absolute;
    width: 590px;
    height: 230px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,74,208,.35);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: rotate(-20deg);
    animation: orbitOne 8s linear infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(156,37,143,.08);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.orbit-one {
    width: 570px;
    height: 220px;
}

.orbit-two,
.orbit.two {
    width: 520px;
    height: 330px;
    transform: rotate(55deg);
    animation: orbitTwo 11s linear infinite;
    border-color: rgba(245,200,242,.20);
}

.orbit-three {
    width: 470px;
    height: 390px;
    transform: rotate(-55deg);
    animation: orbitThree 13s linear infinite reverse;
    border-color: rgba(245,200,242,.13);
}

/* =========================================================
   FLAG CHIPS
========================================================= */

.flag-chip {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 8;
    width: 105px;
    padding: 8px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(20,12,22,.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,74,208,.25);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 900;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.25),
        0 0 25px rgba(156,37,143,.08);
    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        background .35s ease,
        border-color .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.flag-chip:hover {
    background: rgba(42,18,42,.90);
    border-color: rgba(212,74,208,.60);
    box-shadow:
        0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35),
        0 0 28px rgba(200,59,185,.22);
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.04);
}

.flag-chip img {
    width: 38px;
    height: 25px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 5px;
    display: block;
}

.fc1 { top: 5%; left: 5%; }
.fc2 { top: 20%; right: 0; }
.fc3 { bottom: 22%; right: 0; }
.fc4 { bottom: 4%; left: 13%; }
.fc5 { top: 43%; left: -3%; }
.fc6 { top: 58%; right: 8%; }
.fc7 { bottom: 39%; left: 5%; }
.fc8 { top: 2%; right: 30%; }
.fc9 { bottom: 5%; right: 30%; }

/* =========================================================
   GLOBE LABEL
========================================================= */

.globe-label {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    bottom: 22px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 17px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(12,9,14,.68);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: .20em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.pulse-dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #d44ad0;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 8px rgba(212,74,208,.9),
        0 0 16px rgba(212,74,208,.55);
    animation: pulseDot 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* =========================================================
   HERO BOTTOM BLEND
========================================================= */

.hero-banner-blend {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 230px;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            rgba(13,13,15,0) 0%,
            rgba(13,13,15,.08) 18%,
            rgba(13,13,15,.42) 45%,
            rgba(13,13,15,.82) 76%,
            #0d0d0f 100%
        );
    -webkit-mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent 0%,
            black 35%,
            black 100%
        );
    mask-image:
        linear-gradient(
            to bottom,
            transparent 0%,
            black 35%,
            black 100%
        );
}

/* =========================================================
   GENERAL SECTIONS
========================================================= */

section {
    padding: 110px 0;
}

.section-head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: end;
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.section-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(34px,4vw,58px);
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
    line-height: 1;
}

.section-head h2 span {
    color: var(--mag);
}

.section-head p {
    max-width: 520px;
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.kicker {
    color: var(--mag);
    font-size: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* =========================================================
   DESTINATIONS
========================================================= */

.destinations-section {
    background: #fff;
}

.dest-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.dest {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 290px;
    border-radius: 26px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #222;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    transition:
        transform .18s ease,
        box-shadow .3s ease;
}

.dest:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 35px 90px rgba(82,26,84,.25),
        0 0 25px rgba(156,37,143,.12);
}

.dest-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: .90;
    transition: transform .7s ease;
}

.dest:hover .dest-bg {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.dest::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            transparent 15%,
            rgba(12,7,16,.84) 100%
        );
}

.dest-content {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 2;
    left: 22px;
    right: 22px;
    bottom: 22px;
    color: #fff;
}

.dest-content .flag {
    width: 48px;
    height: 30px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.dest h3 {
    font-size: 26px;
}

.dest p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #e9e3eb;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.dest .arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    color: #111;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: .3s ease;
}

.dest:hover .arrow {
    background: var(--mag);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(8deg);
}

/* =========================================================
   SERVICES
========================================================= */

.services {
    background: #faf5fa;
}

.service-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.service {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px;
    min-height: 220px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(60,20,70,.05);
    transition: .35s ease;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.service:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) rotateX(2deg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-color: #d8afd4;
}

.service-number {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 24px;
    color: rgba(156,37,143,.18);
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#f0d5ee,#fff);
    color: var(--mag);
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(156,37,143,.08);
}

.service h3 {
    font-size: 21px;
    margin-bottom: 9px;
}

.service p {
    color: var(--muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.service-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 25px;
    bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--mag);
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: .3s ease;
}

.service:hover .service-arrow {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* =========================================================
   PROCESS
========================================================= */

.process {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #090909;
    color: #fff;
}

.process::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    right: -250px;
    top: -250px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(156,37,143,.16);
    filter: blur(80px);
}

.process-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    left: -200px;
    bottom: -250px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(156,37,143,.10);
    filter: blur(80px);
}

.process .section-head p {
    color: #aaa;
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.step {
    position: relative;
    padding: 26px;
    border: 1px solid #302832;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg,#19151a,#100e12);
    border-radius: 24px;
    min-height: 230px;
    transition: .35s ease;
}

.step:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: #74306e;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(156,37,143,.12);
}

.step-num {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #e88fe4;
    font-weight: 900;
}

.step-line {
    width: 38px;
    height: 1px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,#d44ad0,transparent);
}

.step h3 {
    margin: 45px 0 10px;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.step p {
    color: #a9a1aa;
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =========================================================
   STATS
========================================================= */

.stats-section {
    background: #fff;
}

.stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.stat {
    padding: 28px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#fbf3fc);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    transition: .35s ease;
}

.stat:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(60,20,70,.1);
}

.stat strong {
    font-size: 42px;
    letter-spacing: -.04em;
    color: var(--mag);
}

.stat span {
    display: block;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin-top: 7px;
}

/* =========================================================
   WHY FNS
========================================================= */

.why-section {
    background: #faf5fa;
}

.split,
.why-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.image-card {
    min-height: 520px;
    border-radius: 32px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,#d8a9d8,#3c1d40);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.image-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        url("assets/external/students-campus.jpg")
        center/cover;
    opacity: .72;
}

.image-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            rgba(156,37,143,.18),
            transparent 60%
        );
}

.image-card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    right: -50px;
    top: -50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(212,74,208,.20);
    filter: blur(40px);
    z-index: 1;
}

.floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 3;
    left: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.90);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    max-width: 280px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

.checklist {
    display: grid;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.check {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.check b {
    color: var(--mag);
}

/* =========================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
========================================================= */

.testimonials-section {
    background: #fff;
}

.testimonials {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.quote {
    padding: 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(60,20,70,.05);
    transition: .35s ease;
}

.quote:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.stars {
    color: #c336b6;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.quote p {
    color: #5f5961;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 18px 0;
}

.person {
    font-weight: 900;
}

/* =========================================================
   CTA
========================================================= */

.cta-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
}

.cta {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 65px;
    border-radius: 35px;
    color: #fff;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 80% 20%,
            rgba(255,255,255,.20),
            transparent 20%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #7c1d72,
            #9c258f
        );
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(156,37,143,.20);
}

.cta::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    right: -120px;
    bottom: -150px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.20);
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 35px rgba(255,255,255,.04),
        0 0 0 70px rgba(255,255,255,.025);
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cta h2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 700px;
    font-size: clamp(35px,5vw,62px);
    line-height: 1;
}

.cta p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 18px 0 26px;
    color: #f3dff1;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.cta .btn,
.cta .btn-primary,
.cta a.btn {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #b934aa,
        #8e2384
    ) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28) !important;
    box-shadow:
        0 12px 32px rgba(156,37,143,.35),
        0 0 25px rgba(156,37,143,.16);
}

.cta .btn:hover,
.cta .btn-primary:hover,
.cta a.btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        #c83bb9,
        #9c258f
    ) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 45px rgba(156,37,143,.45),
        0 0 35px rgba(200,59,185,.25);
}

/* =========================================
   UK UNIVERSITY LOGOS
   ========================================= */

.uk-university-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    margin-top: 55px;
}

.uk-university-card {
    min-height: 230px;
    padding: 30px 22px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eadfeb;
    border-radius: 24px;

    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;

    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(86, 24, 87, .08);

    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease,
        border-color .35s ease;
}

.uk-university-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(166, 41, 156, .40);

    box-shadow:
        0 22px 55px rgba(86, 24, 87, .13),
        0 0 30px rgba(166, 41, 156, .10);
}

/* Logo container — NO purple box */
.uni-mark {
    width: 150px;
    height: 100px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;

    animation: universityLogoFloat 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.uni-mark img {
    width: 145px;
    height: 95px;

    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    padding: 0;

    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10));

    transition:
        transform .35s ease,
        filter .35s ease;
}

.uk-university-card:hover .uni-mark img {
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-3px);

    filter:
        drop-shadow(0 12px 20px rgba(166, 41, 156, .20));
}

.uk-university-card h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: #121214;
}

@keyframes universityLogoFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-7px);
    }
}


/* =========================================
   UNIVERSITY RESPONSIVE
   ========================================= */

@media (max-width: 1000px) {
    .uk-university-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .uk-university-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }

    .uk-university-card {
        min-height: 210px;
    }

    .uni-mark {
        width: 125px;
        height: 85px;
        margin-bottom: 17px;
    }

    .uni-mark img {
        width: 120px;
        height: 80px;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   FORMS
========================================================= */

.form-wrap {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: auto;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 35px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
}

.field {
    display: grid;
    gap: 7px;
}

.field.full {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.field label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    border: 1px solid #ddd2df;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 13px 15px;
    outline: none;
    background: #fff;
    transition: .25s;
}

.field textarea {
    min-height: 140px;
    resize: vertical;
}

.field input:focus,
.field select:focus,
.field textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--mag);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(156,37,143,.08);
}

/* =========================================================
   LOGIN
========================================================= */

.login-shell {
    min-height: calc(100vh - 110px);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 20% 30%,
            rgba(156,37,143,.17),
            transparent 25%
        ),
        #fbf7fc;
}

.login {
    width: min(460px,92%);
    background: #fff;
    padding: 38px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.login img {
    display: block;
    width: 130px;
    height: 90px;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
}

.login h1 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 32px;
}

.login p {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin: 8px 0 25px;
}

/* =========================================================
   FLOWING FLAG
========================================================= */

.flowing-flag {
    width: 85px;
    height: 55px;
    perspective: 500px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.35));
}

.flowing-flag img {
    width: 85px;
    height: 55px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transform-origin: left center;
    animation: flagWave 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(166,41,156,.45);
}

@keyframes flagWave {
    0%,100% {
        transform:
            perspective(500px)
            rotateY(0deg)
            rotateZ(0deg)
            skewY(0deg);
    }

    25% {
        transform:
            perspective(500px)
            rotateY(-12deg)
            rotateZ(1deg)
            skewY(-2deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform:
            perspective(500px)
            rotateY(10deg)
            rotateZ(-1deg)
            skewY(2deg);
    }

    75% {
        transform:
            perspective(500px)
            rotateY(-7deg)
            rotateZ(1deg)
            skewY(-1deg);
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   SCROLL REVEALS
========================================================= */

.reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(45px) rotateX(5deg);
    transition:
        opacity .8s var(--ease),
        transform .8s var(--ease);
}

.reveal.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}

.reveal-left {
    transform: translateX(-55px) rotateY(5deg);
}

.reveal-right {
    transform: translateX(55px) rotateY(-5deg);
}

.delay-1 {
    transition-delay: .1s;
}

.delay-2 {
    transition-delay: .2s;
}

.delay-3 {
    transition-delay: .3s;
}

.cursor-glow {
    position: fixed;
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle,
            rgba(156,37,143,.13),
            transparent 68%
        );
    transform: translate(-50%,-50%);
    z-index: 0;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

/* =========================================================
   KEYFRAMES
========================================================= */

@keyframes globeSpin {
    0% {
        transform: rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(4deg);
    }

    50% {
        transform: rotateY(8deg) rotateX(-4deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(4deg);
    }
}

@keyframes orbitOne {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(-20deg) rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(-20deg) rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes orbitTwo {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(55deg) rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(55deg) rotate(-360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes orbitThree {
    0% {
        transform: rotate(-55deg) rotate(0deg);
    }

    100% {
        transform: rotate(-55deg) rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes heroContentIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes heroHeadingIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(45px) scale(.97);
        filter: blur(8px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        filter: blur(0);
    }
}

@keyframes heroVisualIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(55px) scale(.92);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
    }
}

@keyframes heroGlow {
    from {
        transform: translateY(-50%) scale(.9);
        opacity: .55;
    }

    to {
        transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes visualGlow {
    from {
        opacity: .55;
        transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(.92);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.08);
    }
}

@keyframes haloPulse {
    0%,100% {
        transform: scale(.96);
        opacity: .55;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.04);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes ambientFloat {
    0%,100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(.95);
        opacity: .65;
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-20px) scale(1.05);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

@keyframes gradientText {
    0%,100% {
        background-position: 0% 50%;
    }

    50% {
        background-position: 100% 50%;
    }
}

@keyframes textGlow {
    from {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2px rgba(200,59,185,.1));
    }

    to {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(200,59,185,.28));
    }
}

@keyframes eyebrowPulse {
    0%,100% {
        box-shadow:
            0 0 25px rgba(156,37,143,.10),
            inset 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,.02);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow:
            0 0 35px rgba(156,37,143,.22),
            inset 0 0 20px rgba(255,255,255,.03);
    }
}

@keyframes lightSweep {
    0%,100% {
        opacity: .15;
        transform: translateX(80px) rotate(-25deg);
    }

    50% {
        opacity: .65;
        transform: translateX(-100px) rotate(-25deg);
    }
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
    0%,100% {
        transform: scale(.8);
        opacity: .65;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.3);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   TABLET
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 1000px) {

    .menu {
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .university-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr);
    }

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

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE MENU
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .menu {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-actions .btn {
        display: none;
    }

    .menu.mobile-open {
        display: flex;
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% + 12px);
        left: 18px;
        right: 18px;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 4px;
        padding: 14px;
        background: rgba(18,18,20,.97);
        border: 1px solid rgba(212,74,208,.28);
        border-radius: 20px;
        box-shadow:
            0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35),
            0 0 30px rgba(166,41,156,.15);
        backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    }

    .menu.mobile-open a {
        display: block;
        padding: 14px 16px;
        color: #fff;
        border-radius: 12px;
        transition:
            background .25s ease,
            color .25s ease,
            transform .25s ease;
    }

    .menu.mobile-open a::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .menu.mobile-open a:hover {
        background: rgba(166,41,156,.18);
        color: #f5c8f2;
        transform: translateX(4px);
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   TABLET LAYOUT
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .hero-grid,
    .split,
    .why-content,
    .country-info {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .hero-grid {
        padding: 65px 0 80px;
    }

    .globe-wrap {
        height: 500px;
        order: -1;
    }

    .dest-grid,
    .service-grid,
    .testimonials {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .process-grid,
    .stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .section-head {
        display: block;
    }

    .section-head p {
        margin-top: 15px;
    }

    .topbar-inner,
    .topbar .container {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    section {
        padding: 75px 0;
    }

    .nav-inner {
        min-height: 70px;
        padding: 10px 0;
    }

    .brand img {
        width: 100px;
        height: 58px;
    }

    .hero {
        padding: 70px 0 55px;
        background-position: center;
    }

    .hero-grid {
        gap: 40px;
        padding: 35px 0;
    }

    .hero h1,
    .hero-title {
        font-size: clamp(43px,12vw,60px);
        line-height: 1;
    }

    .hero h1 span::after,
    .typing-cursor {
        height: .72em;
        margin-left: 5px;
    }

    .hero p {
        font-size: 15px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        width: 100%;
    }

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

    .hero-meta {
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .meta strong,
    .hero-meta strong {
        font-size: 23px;
    }

    .globe-wrap {
        height: 390px;
        transform: scale(.84);
        margin: -25px auto -10px;
    }

    .globe {
        width: 300px;
    }

    .globe-halo {
        width: 350px;
        height: 350px;
    }

    .orbit {
        width: 380px;
        height: 160px;
    }

    .orbit-two,
    .orbit.two {
        width: 350px;
        height: 220px;
    }

    .orbit-three {
        width: 320px;
        height: 250px;
    }

    .flag-chip {
        width: 90px;
        font-size: 10px;
        padding: 7px;
    }

    .flag-chip img {
        width: 30px;
        height: 20px;
    }

    .globe-label {
        bottom: 4px;
        font-size: 7px;
        letter-spacing: .15em;
    }

    .hero-banner-blend {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .section-head h2 {
        font-size: clamp(34px,10vw,48px);
    }

    .dest-grid,
    .service-grid,
    .testimonials,
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .dest {
        min-height: 330px;
    }

    .stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .split,
    .why-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .image-card {
        min-height: 420px;
    }

    .cta-section {
        padding: 65px 0;
    }

    .cta {
        padding: 45px 25px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .cta h2 {
        font-size: clamp(34px,9vw,48px);
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 35px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        display: block;
    }

    .footer-bottom span {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 8px;
    }

    .form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .flowing-flag,
    .flowing-flag img {
        width: 72px;
        height: 47px;
    }

    .university-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .universities-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .university-card {
        min-height: 180px;
    }

    .fc1 {
        top: 2%;
        left: 0;
    }

    .fc2 {
        top: 12%;
        right: -4%;
    }

    .fc5 {
        left: -10%;
    }

    .fc3 {
        right: -4%;
    }

    .fc4 {
        left: 0;
    }

    .fc6 {
        right: 0;
    }

    .fc8 {
        right: 20%;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   SMALL MOBILE
========================================================= */

@media (max-width: 480px) {

    .container {
        width: min(92%, 430px);
    }

    .hero {
        padding-top: 55px;
    }

    .hero h1,
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 43px;
    }

    .hero-meta {
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .hero .globe-wrap {
        transform: scale(.74);
        margin: -35px auto -35px;
    }

    .stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cta {
        padding: 38px 20px;
    }

    .form-wrap,
    .login {
        padding: 24px;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   ACCESSIBILITY
========================================================= */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }

    .reveal {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}
/* =========================================
   FNS FOOTER SOCIAL ICONS
========================================= */

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .13);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .045);
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition:
        transform .3s ease,
        background .3s ease,
        border-color .3s ease,
        box-shadow .3s ease;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(156, 37, 143, .20);
    border-color: rgba(212, 74, 208, .55);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 25px rgba(156, 37, 143, .18),
        0 0 18px rgba(212, 74, 208, .12);
}

.footer-socials svg {
    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;
    display: block;
}


/* =========================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON
========================================= */

.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 9999;

    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 9px;

    border-radius: 50%;

    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .20),
        0 0 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, .20);

    overflow: hidden;

    transition:
        width .35s ease,
        border-radius .35s ease,
        transform .35s ease,
        box-shadow .35s ease;
}

.whatsapp-float svg {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.whatsapp-float span {
    max-width: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transform: translateX(8px);

    transition:
        max-width .35s ease,
        opacity .25s ease,
        transform .35s ease;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    width: 178px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    transform: translateY(-4px);

    box-shadow:
        0 16px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, .24),
        0 0 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, .28);
}

.whatsapp-float:hover span {
    max-width: 120px;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}


/* WhatsApp gentle pulse */

@keyframes whatsappPulse {

    0% {
        box-shadow:
            0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .20),
            0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, .28);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow:
            0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .20),
            0 0 0 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow:
            0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, .20),
            0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
}

.whatsapp-float {
    animation: whatsappPulse 3s infinite;
}


/* =========================================
   MOBILE
========================================= */

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .footer-socials {
        margin-top: 20px;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .footer-socials a {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        border-radius: 11px;
    }

    .whatsapp-float {
        right: 16px;
        bottom: 16px;
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
    }

    .whatsapp-float:hover {
        width: 54px;
        border-radius: 50%;
    }

    .whatsapp-float:hover span {
        display: none;
    }

    .whatsapp-float svg {
        width: 23px;
        height: 23px;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   FNS CONSULTANTS — FINAL FOOTER FIX
===================================================== */

.footer {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 75px 0 25px;
    background: #09090c;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 420px;
    height: 420px;
    right: -180px;
    top: -180px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(156, 37, 143, 0.12);
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 45px;
    align-items: start;
}

.footer-grid > div {
    min-width: 0;
}

.footer-grid > div:first-child p {
    margin-top: 18px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer h4 {
    margin: 5px 0 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 2.3;
    transition: color .3s ease, transform .3s ease;
}

.footer a:hover {
    color: #d44ad0;
}

.footer-grid > div p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0 0 15px;
}


/* SOCIAL ICONS */

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 22px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    padding: 0 !important;
    margin: 0 !important;

    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);

    background: rgba(255,255,255,.055);
    color: #ffffff;

    line-height: 1 !important;

    transition:
        transform .3s ease,
        background .3s ease,
        border-color .3s ease,
        box-shadow .3s ease;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(156,37,143,.22);
    border-color: rgba(212,74,208,.55);
    color: #ffffff;

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 28px rgba(156,37,143,.22),
        0 0 20px rgba(212,74,208,.12);
}

.footer-socials svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    display: block;
}


/* FOOTER BOTTOM */

.footer-bottom {
    margin-top: 55px;
    padding-top: 22px;

    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;

    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
    font-size: 13px;
}

.footer-bottom span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}


/* =====================================================
   FLOATING WHATSAPP
===================================================== */

.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    right: 24px;
    bottom: 24px;

    z-index: 99999;

    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;

    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;

    border-radius: 50% !important;

    background: #25D366 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;

    text-decoration: none !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;

    box-shadow:
        0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25),
        0 0 25px rgba(37,211,102,.25);

    transition:
        transform .3s ease,
        box-shadow .3s ease,
        width .3s ease;
}

.whatsapp-float svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.whatsapp-float span {
    display: none;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.30),
        0 0 32px rgba(37,211,102,.35);
}


/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE
===================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1000px) {

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 40px 30px;
    }

}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .footer {
        padding: 60px 0 25px;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 40px;
    }

    .footer-bottom span {
        display: block;
        margin-top: 8px;
    }

    .whatsapp-float {
        right: 16px;
        bottom: 16px;
        width: 54px;
        height: 54px;
    }

}

/* =========================================
   FNS FOOTER — DARK BACKGROUND RESTORE
========================================= */

.footer {
    background: #09090c !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.footer::before {
    background: rgba(156, 37, 143, 0.12) !important;
}

.footer h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.footer p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68) !important;
}

.footer a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68) !important;
}

.footer a:hover {
    color: #d44ad0 !important;
}

.footer-bottom,
.footer-bottom span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) !important;
}

.footer-socials a {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) !important;
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background: rgba(156, 37, 143, 0.22) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: rgba(212, 74, 208, 0.55) !important;
}

/* =====================================================
   FORCE DARK FNS FOOTER
   DO NOT REMOVE
===================================================== */

html body footer.footer {
    background-color: #09090c !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    position: relative !important;
    isolation: isolate !important;
}

html body footer.footer::before {
    content: "" !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    inset: 0 !important;
    z-index: -1 !important;

    background:
        radial-gradient(
            circle at 85% 10%,
            rgba(156, 37, 143, 0.18),
            transparent 35%
        ),
        linear-gradient(
            135deg,
            #09090c 0%,
            #100a12 50%,
            #09090c 100%
        ) !important;

    pointer-events: none !important;
}

html body footer.footer .container {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

html body footer.footer h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

html body footer.footer p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.68) !important;
}

html body footer.footer a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.68) !important;
}

html body footer.footer a:hover {
    color: #d44ad0 !important;
}

html body footer.footer .footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10) !important;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45) !important;
}

html body footer.footer .footer-bottom span {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45) !important;
}

html body footer.footer .footer-socials a {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14) !important;
}

html body footer.footer .footer-socials a:hover {
    background: rgba(156,37,143,.25) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border-color: rgba(212,74,208,.6) !important;
}



/* =====================================================
   FNS TARGETED FIXES — preserve reference design
===================================================== */

/* Hero globe flags: compact, visible, consistent */
.flag-chip{
    min-width:108px;
    width:auto;
    padding:8px 10px;
    gap:8px;
    border-radius:14px;
    z-index:20;
}
.flag-chip img{
    width:38px !important;
    height:25px !important;
    object-fit:cover;
    border-radius:4px;
    flex:0 0 auto;
}
.fc1{top:5%;left:2%}
.fc2{top:20%;right:-2%}
.fc3{bottom:22%;right:-2%}
.fc4{bottom:4%;left:11%}
.fc5{top:43%;left:-7%}
.fc6{top:58%;right:5%}
.fc7{bottom:39%;left:2%}
.fc8{top:2%;right:28%}
.fc9{bottom:5%;right:28%}

/* Destination cards: related flag as a subtle background watermark */
.dest{isolation:isolate}
.dest::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    width:180px;
    height:118px;
    right:18px;
    top:18px;
    z-index:1;
    background-image:var(--flag-url);
    background-size:cover;
    background-position:center;
    border-radius:12px;
    opacity:.16;
    filter:saturate(.9) blur(.1px);
    transform:rotate(3deg);
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
    pointer-events:none;
}
.dest-content{z-index:3}
.dest::after{z-index:2}

/* Footer: one clean premium treatment */
html body footer.footer{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0a090c 0%,#170d19 48%,#3f123b 100%) !important;
    color:#fff !important;
    padding:72px 0 24px !important;
}
html body footer.footer::before{
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 82% 10%,rgba(212,74,208,.18),transparent 34%) !important;
}
html body footer.footer .container{background:transparent !important}
html body footer.footer .footer-grid{gap:38px}
html body footer.footer img[alt="FNS Consultants"]{
    width:96px !important;
    height:68px !important;
    padding:4px;
    object-fit:contain !important;
    background:#fff !important;
    border-radius:10px !important;
}

/* Original WhatsApp icon treatment — never expands into a green pill */
html body .whatsapp-float{
    width:56px !important;
    height:56px !important;
    right:22px !important;
    bottom:22px !important;
    padding:0 !important;
    border-radius:50% !important;
    background:#25D366 !important;
    display:flex !important;
    align-items:center !important;
    justify-content:center !important;
    box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.22),0 0 22px rgba(37,211,102,.22) !important;
}
html body .whatsapp-float svg{width:27px !important;height:27px !important}
html body .whatsapp-float span{display:none !important}
html body .whatsapp-float:hover{width:56px !important;height:56px !important;transform:translateY(-4px) !important;border-radius:50% !important}

/* Application form — retain page design but improve readability */
.form-wrap{max-width:980px !important}
.form-grid{gap:20px !important}
.field label{font-weight:750 !important}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{min-height:48px}
.field textarea{min-height:130px}

/* About page uses its own legacy footer/layout; keep its content but stop oversized logo */
.approach-logo-wrap{width:300px !important;height:220px !important;border:1px solid #eadfeb;box-shadow:0 20px 55px rgba(86,24,87,.10)}
.approach-logo{width:190px !important;height:135px !important;filter:drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(212,74,208,.28)) !important}

@media(max-width:768px){
    .flag-chip{min-width:92px;padding:7px 8px;font-size:10px}
    .flag-chip img{width:31px !important;height:21px !important}
    .dest::before{width:125px;height:82px;right:12px;top:12px}
    html body footer.footer img[alt="FNS Consultants"]{width:88px !important;height:62px !important}
}


/* Login popup */
body.modal-open{overflow:hidden}
.login-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:100000;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:20px}
.login-modal.open{display:flex}
.login-modal-backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(7,5,9,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.login-modal-card{position:relative;width:min(440px,100%);padding:34px;border-radius:28px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(156,37,143,.18);box-shadow:0 35px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.35);z-index:2}
.login-modal-card img{display:block;width:92px;height:64px;object-fit:contain;margin:0 auto 20px;background:#fff;border-radius:10px}
.login-modal-card h2{font-size:32px;line-height:1.1;margin:7px 0 8px}
.login-modal-card>p{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:20px}
.login-modal-close{position:absolute;right:14px;top:12px;width:38px;height:38px;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:#f6edf6;color:#6f1768;font-size:25px;line-height:1}
.login-apply-link{display:block;text-align:center;margin-top:18px;color:var(--mag);font-weight:800}
.menu.mobile-open{display:flex !important;position:absolute;top:78px;left:0;right:0;background:rgba(255,255,255,.98);padding:20px;flex-direction:column;border-bottom:1px solid #eadfeb;box-shadow:0 20px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.08)}
@media(max-width:900px){.menu{display:none}.mobile-toggle{display:flex}.nav-actions .btn{display:none}}


/* =========================================================
   APPLICATION POPUP
========================================================= */
.application-modal{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:110000;display:none;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:24px;overflow:auto}
.application-modal.open{display:flex}
.application-modal-backdrop{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(7,5,9,.76);backdrop-filter:blur(9px)}
.application-modal-card{position:relative;z-index:2;width:min(980px,96vw);max-height:92vh;overflow:auto;padding:34px;border-radius:28px;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(156,37,143,.18);box-shadow:0 35px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.38)}
.application-modal-head{padding-right:48px;margin-bottom:22px}
.application-modal-head h2{font-size:clamp(28px,4vw,42px);line-height:1.08;margin:8px 0}
.application-modal-head p{color:var(--muted);max-width:700px}
.application-modal-close{position:absolute;right:16px;top:14px;width:42px;height:42px;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:#f6edf6;color:#6f1768;font-size:27px;line-height:1;z-index:3}
.application-modal-form{max-width:none !important;margin:0 !important;padding:0 !important;box-shadow:none !important;border:0 !important;background:transparent !important}
.application-modal-form .form-grid{gap:16px !important}
.application-modal-form .field input,.application-modal-form .field select,.application-modal-form .field textarea{background:#fff}
body.application-modal-open{overflow:hidden}

/* Destination flashcards — make the supplied country flags clearly visible in the card background */
.destination-card::before{opacity:.34 !important;background-size:cover !important;background-position:center !important;filter:saturate(1.05) contrast(1.02)}
.destination-card:hover::before{opacity:.48 !important;transform:scale(1.10)}

/* Soft bottom blend on hero sections */
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;top:auto;width:100%;height:220px;transform:none;opacity:1;z-index:1;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(13,13,15,0),rgba(13,13,15,.18) 28%,rgba(13,13,15,.62) 68%,#0d0d0f 100%);animation:none}
.hero-grid,.hero-content,.hero-globe{position:relative;z-index:4}
.page-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#09090c 0%,#120b15 55%,#0b090d 100%);color:#fff}
.page-hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:150px;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;background:linear-gradient(to bottom,rgba(13,13,15,0),rgba(13,13,15,.22) 35%,rgba(13,13,15,.72) 78%,#0d0d0f 100%)}
.page-hero>.container{position:relative;z-index:2}
@media(max-width:700px){.application-modal{padding:12px}.application-modal-card{padding:24px 18px;max-height:94vh;border-radius:22px}.application-modal-head{padding-right:38px}.application-modal-form .form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr !important}.application-modal-form .field.full{grid-column:auto !important}.hero::after{height:150px}.page-hero::after{height:110px}}


/* =========================================================
   DESTINATION FLAG BACKGROUNDS
========================================================= */
.dest {
    isolation:isolate;
}
.dest::before {
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:-10%;
    z-index:1;
    background-image:var(--flag-url);
    background-repeat:no-repeat;
    background-position:center;
    background-size:78% auto;
    opacity:.16;
    filter:saturate(.9) contrast(1.05);
    transform:rotate(-3deg) scale(1.02);
    transition:transform .7s ease, opacity .5s ease;
    pointer-events:none;
}
.dest:hover::before {
    opacity:.25;
    transform:rotate(-2deg) scale(1.08);
}
.dest::after {
    z-index:2;
}
.dest-content {
    z-index:3;
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION TYPEWRITER
========================================================= */
.typewriter-heading {
    position:relative;
    display:block;
    min-height:1.1em;
    color:var(--ink);
    text-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(200,59,185,.16);
}
.typewriter-heading .typewriter-text {
    display:inline;
}
.typewriter-heading .typewriter-cursor { display:none !important; animation:none !important; opacity:0 !important; }
@keyframes typeCursor {
    50% { opacity:0; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .typewriter-heading .typewriter-cursor { animation:none !important; opacity:0 !important; }
}

/* =========================================================
   BRIGHT CTA / JOURNEY HEADINGS
   ========================================================= */
.section-head h2.journey-glow-heading,
.cta h2.next-step-glow-heading {
    color:#fff !important;
    text-shadow:
        0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.92),
        0 0 20px rgba(213,150,255,.68),
        0 0 38px rgba(181,92,235,.42);
}


/* University shortlists */
.university-list-section{padding:88px 0 96px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#fbf8fc 100%)}
.university-list-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:14px;margin-top:32px}
.university-card{position:relative;min-height:112px;padding:22px 20px 20px 58px;border:1px solid rgba(156,37,143,.14);border-radius:18px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(28,12,31,.05);transition:transform .25s ease,border-color .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.university-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:rgba(156,37,143,.45);box-shadow:0 16px 34px rgba(82,26,84,.11)}
.university-card h3{font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;margin:0;color:#211624;font-weight:650}
.university-index{position:absolute;left:18px;top:21px;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#9c258f;font-weight:800}
.university-note{margin-top:24px;color:#716a73;font-size:13px;line-height:1.7}
.university-cta{margin-top:24px}
@media(max-width:900px){.university-list-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}}
@media(max-width:560px){.university-list-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.university-card{min-height:auto}}

/* Consistent text-only university listings */
.university-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:16px;margin:32px 0}
.university-card{padding:22px;border:1px solid rgba(156,37,143,.18);border-radius:18px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 32px rgba(25,10,25,.06);min-height:100px}
.university-card h3{font-size:16px;line-height:1.45;color:#211520}
.university-index{display:block;color:#9c258f;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.12em;margin-bottom:10px}
.university-section{padding:72px 0}
@media(max-width:760px){.university-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));gap:12px}.university-card{padding:16px}}
@media(max-width:480px){.university-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.typewriter-cursor{display:none!important;animation:none!important;opacity:0!important}

/* Final polish: university cards with clear numbering and readable spacing */
.university-list-grid,
.university-grid {
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 18px;
}
.university-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 38px minmax(0, 1fr);
  align-items: start;
  column-gap: 14px;
  row-gap: 0;
  min-width: 0;
  min-height: 116px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(156, 37, 143, .20);
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff 0%, #fcf7fd 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(44, 18, 47, .065), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
}
.university-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(156, 37, 143, .58);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #fff 0%, #f8eefa 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(92, 25, 92, .13), 0 0 0 1px rgba(156,37,143,.04);
}
.university-card .university-index {
  position: static;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  margin: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(156,37,143,.22);
  border-radius: 11px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f7e7f7, #fff);
  color: #8d2184;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: .04em;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.university-card h3 {
  min-width: 0;
  margin: 3px 0 0;
  color: #241827;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.55;
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  overflow-wrap: anywhere;
  word-break: normal;
}
.university-card:hover .university-index {
  background: #9c258f;
  border-color: #9c258f;
  color: #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .university-list-grid, .university-grid { gap: 13px; }
  .university-card { min-height: 104px; padding: 17px 15px; grid-template-columns: 34px minmax(0,1fr); column-gap: 11px; }
  .university-card .university-index { width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 9px; }
  .university-card h3 { font-size: 14.5px; line-height: 1.5; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .university-card { min-height: 0; padding: 16px 15px; }
}


/* Final polish: FNS purple/white glow typography; static headings (no typewriter). */
.typewriter-cursor { display:none !important; }
.typewriter-heading, .typewriter-heading .typewriter-text { animation:none !important; border:0 !important; }
.hero h1, .hero h2, .hero h3, .page-hero h1, .page-hero h2, .page-hero h3, .cta h1, .cta h2, .cta h3, .login-shell h1, .application-modal h1, .application-modal h2 {
  color:#fff; text-shadow:0 0 7px rgba(255,255,255,.45), 0 0 18px rgba(255,255,255,.22);
}
body main section:not(.hero):not(.page-hero):not(.cta):not(.login-shell):not(.application-modal) h1,
body main section:not(.hero):not(.page-hero):not(.cta):not(.login-shell):not(.application-modal) h2,
body main section:not(.hero):not(.page-hero):not(.cta):not(.login-shell):not(.application-modal) h3 {
  text-shadow:0 0 7px rgba(156,37,143,.20), 0 0 15px rgba(156,37,143,.12);
}

/* =========================================================
   FNS VISUAL ENHANCEMENT PACK — Oct 2026
   Layered on top of the base theme. Safe to remove.
========================================================= */

/* 1. Shimmering gradient headline */
.hero h1 span {
    background-size: 200% auto;
    animation: headlineShimmer 7s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes headlineShimmer {
    to { background-position: 200% center; }
}

/* 2. Shine sweep on every primary button (hero already had its own) */
.btn-primary::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -80%;
    width: 45%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.5), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    transition: left .6s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-primary:hover::after {
    left: 135%;
}

/* 3. Floating sparkles in the hero */
.hero-sparkles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sparkle {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #f6c9f2 0%, rgba(212,74,208,.55) 45%, transparent 70%);
    animation: sparkleFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes sparkleFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); opacity: .55; }
    50% { transform: translateY(-28px) scale(1.3); opacity: 1; }
}

/* 4. Destination ticker strip */
.ticker {
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #120b15, #221026 50%, #120b15);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212,74,208,.28);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212,74,208,.28);
    padding: 15px 0;
}
.ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    width: max-content;
    animation: tickerScroll 30s linear infinite;
}
.ticker:hover .ticker-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
.ticker-track span {
    color: #f3d9f1;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 0 26px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-track i {
    color: #d44ad0;
    font-style: normal;
    text-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(212,74,208,.8);
}
@keyframes tickerScroll {
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* 5. Destination card hover: lift + glow + image zoom */
.dest:hover {
    box-shadow:
        0 30px 80px rgba(156,37,143,.35),
        0 0 45px rgba(212,74,208,.16);
}
.dest .dest-bg {
    transition: transform .8s var(--ease);
}
.dest:hover .dest-bg {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}
.destination-card {
    transition: transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.destination-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-7px);
    box-shadow:
        0 26px 60px rgba(156,37,143,.3),
        0 0 35px rgba(212,74,208,.15);
}

/* 6. Animated stat numbers */
.hero-meta strong {
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

/* 7. Brand selection + scrollbar + smooth scrolling */
::selection {
    background: #c83bb9;
    color: #fff;
}
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 11px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #120b15;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(#9c258f, #d44ad0);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 2px solid #120b15;
}

/* 8. Respect users who prefer reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero h1 span,
    .ticker-track,
    .sparkle {
        animation: none;
    }
    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }
}