/* ===================================
   Modern University Design System
   High Skies College
   =================================== */

/* CSS Variables */
:root {
    /* Colors - Sophisticated Palette */
    --primary: #131314;
    --primary-light: #141414;
    --primary-dark: #2b3038;
    --accent: #d4af37;          /* main gold */
    --accent-light: #e5c563;    /* lighter hover/active */
    --accent-dark: #b89429;     /* darker pressed/shadow */
    
    --text-dark: #1a1a1a;
    --text-body: #4a4a4a;
    --text-light: #6b6b6b;
    --text-white: #ffffff;
    
    --bg-white: #ffffff;
    --bg-light: #ebedf0;
    --bg-gray: #dae5f2;
    --border-color: #dae5f2;
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    
    /* Spacing */
    --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
    --spacing-sm: 1rem;
    --spacing-md: 2rem;
    --spacing-lg: 3rem;
    --spacing-xl: 5rem;
    
    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
    --shadow-xl: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --transition-base: 0.3s ease;
    --transition-slow: 0.5s ease;
    
    /* Border Radius */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-xl: 24px;
}

/* ===================================
   Reset & Base Styles
   =================================== */

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 14px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-body);
    line-height: 1.5;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ===================================
   Typography
   =================================== */

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* ===================================
   Layout Utilities
   =================================== */

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
}

.section-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary));
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.section-title {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ===================================
   Buttons
   =================================== */

.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.btn:hover::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

.btn i {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-light));
    color: var(--text-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-white {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-white:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--text-white);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: var(--text-white);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-apply {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-apply:hover {
    background: var(--accent-light);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===================================
   Header & Navigation
   =================================== */

.main-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.main-header.scrolled {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--spacing-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 80px;
}

.nav-brand .logo {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.nav-link {
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    width: 80%;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-item-dropdown .nav-link i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-link i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    margin-top: 0;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
	display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
    display: block;
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    color: var(--text-body);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--text-dark);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

/* ===================================
   Hero Section - Programs Slideshow
   =================================== */

.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding-top: 80px;
}

/* Programs Slideshow Container */
.programs-slideshow {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
}

/* Individual Slide */
.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out, visibility 1s ease-in-out;
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 1;
}

.slide-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.slide-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    animation: slowZoom 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes slowZoom {
    0% {
        transform: scale(1);
    }
    100% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
    }
}

.slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(26, 47, 90, 0.92) 0%, 
        rgba(26, 47, 90, 0.75) 50%,
        rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35) 100%);
}

/* Slide Content */
.slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
}

.slide.active .slide-content > * {
    animation: slideInUp 0.8s ease-out backwards;
}

.slide.active .slide-badge {
    animation-delay: 0.1s;
}

.slide.active .slide-title {
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.slide.active .slide-description {
    animation-delay: 0.3s;
}

.slide.active .slide-features {
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

.slide.active .slide-actions {
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

@keyframes slideInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

.slide-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.slide-badge i {
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.slide-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.slide-description {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 700px;
}

.slide-features {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.feature-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
}

.feature-tag i {
    color: var(--accent-light);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.slide-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Slideshow Navigation */
.slideshow-nav {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 120px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.nav-arrow {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--text-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.nav-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.slide-indicators {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.indicator {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    padding: 0;
}

.indicator.active {
    background: var(--accent);
    border-color: var(--accent);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.indicator:hover:not(.active) {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Stats Bar - Overlaid */
.hero-stats {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 200px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 15;
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}

.stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-md);
    min-width: 120px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-light);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.stat-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 15;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    animation: bounce 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bounce {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px);
    }
}

.mouse {
    width: 24px;
    height: 40px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.wheel {
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: scroll 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% {
        opacity: 1;
        top: 8px;
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 0;
        top: 24px;
    }
}

/* ===================================
   Programs Section
   =================================== */

.programs-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.programs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.program-card {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.program-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.program-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.program-card.featured {
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
}

.program-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary));
    color: var(--text-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.program-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--spacing-sm);
    right: var(--spacing-sm);
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.program-title {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.program-description {
    color: var(--text-body);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.program-features {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.program-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    color: var(--text-body);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.program-features i {
    color: var(--accent);
}

.program-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-xs);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.program-link:hover {
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.programs-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

/* ===================================
   Features Section
   =================================== */

.features-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.features-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
    align-items: center;
}

.features-text {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.features-description {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.feature-list {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.feature-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
    padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.feature-item:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-light), var(--primary));
    color: var(--text-white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.feature-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-content p {
    color: var(--text-body);
    margin: 0;
}

.features-visual {
    position: relative;
    height: 600px;
}

.visual-card {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.visual-card:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.visual-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.visual-card.card-1 {
    width: 60%;
    height: 70%;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.visual-card.card-2 {
    width: 55%;
    height: 65%;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40%;
    right: 10%;
    background: var(--bg-white);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    z-index: 3;
    animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

.floating-badge i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.badge-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.badge-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ===================================
   Accreditations Section
   =================================== */

.accreditations-section {
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    background: var(--bg-white);
}

.accreditations-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.accreditation-card {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.accreditation-card:hover {
    background: var(--bg-white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.accreditation-logo {
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.accreditation-logo img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.accreditation-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.accreditation-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin: 0;
}

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

.cta-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-background {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-background img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.cta-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
	rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
	rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.65)
);
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title {
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.cta-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===================================
   Footer
   =================================== */

.main-footer {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0 var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.footer-logo {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-about p {
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.social-links a {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col h3 {
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
    padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-info li {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info i {
    color: var(--accent);
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent);
}

/* ===================================
   Responsive Design
   =================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .features-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--spacing-lg);
    }
    
    .features-visual {
        height: 400px;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    
    .slideshow-nav {
        bottom: 100px;
    }
    
    .hero-stats {
        bottom: 160px;
        gap: var(--spacing-md);
        padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 80px);
        background: var(--bg-white);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: var(--spacing-md);
        transition: var(--transition-base);
        overflow-y: auto;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .nav-link {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    }
    
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        background: var(--bg-light);
        margin: var(--spacing-xs) 0;
        display: none;
    }
    
    .nav-item-dropdown.active .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    /* Slideshow responsive */
    .slide-title {
        font-size: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 3rem);
    }
    
    .slide-description {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    
    .slide-features {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .slideshow-nav {
        bottom: 140px;
        padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .nav-arrow {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    
    .hero-stats {
        bottom: 200px;
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: var(--spacing-sm);
        padding: var(--spacing-sm);
        max-width: 90%;
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
        min-width: auto;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .stat-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .programs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .slide-content {
        padding: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .slide-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }
    
    .slide-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .slide-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .slide-actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .feature-tag {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    }
    
    .slideshow-nav {
        bottom: 120px;
        width: 90%;
    }
    
    .hero-stats {
        bottom: 180px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        padding: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-sm);
    }
    
    .stat-item {
        flex: 1 1 45%;
        padding: var(--spacing-xs);
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ===================================
   Animations & Interactions
   =================================== */

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
}
/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   New Hero – Video Left, Welcome Right
───────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 70vh;
    padding-top: 70px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 58fr 30fr;
    height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    min-height: 550px;
}

/* ── VIDEO SIDE ── */
.hero-video-side {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--primary-dark);
}

.hero-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}

.video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
  rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75),
  rgba(20, 20, 20, 0.65)
);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── ROTATING BANNERS ── */
.hero-banner-container {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 3rem;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-banner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out, visibility 1s ease-in-out, transform 1s ease-in-out;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-banner.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.banner-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.banner-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.banner-text {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.banner-learn-more-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 3.5rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.8rem;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    transition: background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 20;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.banner-learn-more-btn:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-2px);
}


/* ── WELCOME / TEXT SIDE ── */
.hero-welcome-side {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    padding: 4.5rem 4rem 4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.welcome-content {
    max-width: 540px;
}

.welcome-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.welcome-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.1rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-white);
    text-align: left;
}

.welcome-description {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--text-white);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.welcome-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.welcome-features .feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.9rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.welcome-features .feature-item i {
    color: var(--accent);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.welcome-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 1.15rem 2.4rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ── Decorative welcome image (bottom right) ── */
.welcome-image-container {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1rem;
    right: -3rem;
    width: 380px;
    opacity: 0.15;
    filter: grayscale(40%) brightness(110%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.welcome-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
/* ── Trust Strip ── */
.trust-strip {
    background: var(--accent);
    padding: 1.0rem 0;
}
.trust-items {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem 2rem;
}
.trust-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .75rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.trust-item i { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.trust-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(19,19,20,.25);
}

}
/* ── Mobile adjustments ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-split {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .hero-video-side {
        height: 30vh;
        min-height: 200px;
    }
    
    .hero-welcome-side {
        padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    }
    
    .welcome-image-container {
        display: none;   /* usually hidden on mobile */
    }
    
    .hero-banner {
        padding: 0;
    }
    
    .banner-image {
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
    
    .banner-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 2rem);
    }
    
    .banner-text {
        font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2vw, 1.1rem);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-top: 70px;
    }
    
    .hero-split {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        grid-template-columns: none !important;
        height: auto !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
    }
    
    .hero-video-side {
        height: 38vh;
        min-height: 200px;
        max-height: 310px;
    }
    
    .hero-welcome-side {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
        min-height: auto;
        height: auto;
    }
}
    .hero-welcome-side {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
        min-height: auto;
        height: auto;
    }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-welcome-side {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
    }
    
    .welcome-title {
        font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 7vw, 3.4rem);
    }
    
    .welcome-description {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    
    .welcome-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    
    .btn-large {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .hero-banner-container {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }
    
    .hero-banner {
        padding: 0;
        max-width: 99%;
    }
    
    .banner-image {
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
    
    .banner-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5vw, 1.8rem);
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }
    
    .banner-text {
        font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 2.5vw, 1rem);
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
}
.hero-welcome-side {
    position: relative;
    background: #7a7676;
    padding: 3.5rem 4rem 4rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-welcome-side::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('../img/welcome.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.25;
    z-index: 0;
}

.welcome-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.welcome-title,
.welcome-description,
.welcome-actions {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Remove old container */
.welcome-image-container {
    display: none;
}
/* ────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Gold Buttons – Unified look
───────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* Primary buttons → gold background + dark text */
.btn-primary,
.btn-apply,
.btn-white:hover,
.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;     /* dark text on gold */
    border-color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* Hover states */
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-apply:hover,
.btn-white:hover,
.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: var(--accent-light) !important;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px var(--gold-glow);
}

/* Secondary / outline buttons → gold border + gold text */
.btn-secondary,
.btn-outline,
.btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent) !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover,
.btn-outline:hover,
.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: var(--accent) !important;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
    border-color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* Special case: apply button (already gold, but reinforce) */
.btn-apply {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.btn-apply:hover {
    background: var(--accent-light);
}

/* Gold text links & accents (optional – makes site feel cohesive) */
.program-link,
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active,
.footer-col ul li a:hover,
.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* Gold feature tags, badges, etc. */
.section-badge,
.slide-badge,
.feature-tag,
.program-badge,
.welcome-badge {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-color: var(--accent-dark);
}

/* Improve contrast on video overlay / dark areas */
.slide-badge,
.welcome-badge {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
}

/* ===================================
   Job Creators Section
   =================================== */

.job-creators-section {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.job-creators-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    min-height: 620px;
}

/* ── IMAGE SIDE ── */
.jc-image-side {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.jc-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.jc-image-side:hover .jc-image {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.jc-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(19, 19, 20, 0.35) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── CONTENT SIDE ── */
.jc-content-side {
    background: #1a1a1b;
    padding: 5rem 4rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.jc-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.jc-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
}

.jc-title strong {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
}

.jc-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* ── STATS ROW ── */
.jc-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 0.75rem 0;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.jc-stat {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.jc-stat-circle {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent);
    background: transparent;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.jc-stat:hover .jc-stat-circle {
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #1a1a1b;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.jc-stat span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── BUTTON ── */
.jc-btn {
    align-self: flex-start;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .job-creators-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .jc-image-side {
        height: 400px;
    }

    .jc-content-side {
        padding: 3.5rem 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .jc-image-side {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .jc-content-side {
        padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .jc-stats {
        gap: 1.25rem;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .jc-stat-circle {
        width: 75px;
        height: 75px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .jc-btn {
        align-self: stretch;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}