/* Header Top Bar Custom CSS  */

.header-top-bar {
    background-color: #31b9cc;
    /* background-color: #e6671a; */
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.header-top-bar .top-bar-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.header-top-bar .top-bar-left {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.header-top-bar .follow-text {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.header-top-bar .social-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.header-top-bar .social-icon {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 15px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.header-top-bar .social-icon:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.header-top-bar .top-bar-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.header-top-bar .contact-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.header-top-bar .contact-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.header-top-bar .contact-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.header-top-bar .contact-link i {
    font-size: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .header-top-bar .top-bar-content {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .header-top-bar .contact-info {
        gap: 12px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* Hero Section Replacement Styles */
.hero-section-content {
    padding-top: 0px;
    max-width: 560px;
}

.hero-main-title {
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.text-orange {
    color: #e6671a;
}

.green-curve-underline {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 14px;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 480px;
}

/* AI Assistant Search Box */
.hero-ai-search {
    margin-top: 25px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.ai-search-form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px 8px 6px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.ai-search-form:focus-within {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.4);
}

.ai-search-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #334155;
    padding-right: 15px;
}

.ai-search-input::placeholder {
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.ai-search-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6671a 0%, #f97316 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ai-search-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.35);
}

.sparkle-icon {
    display: inline-block;
}

/* Google Play Badge Wrapper */
.google-play-wrapper {
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.google-play-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.google-play-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    opacity: 0.95;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .hero-main-title {
        font-size: 38px;
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .ai-search-input {
        font-size: 13px;
    }

    .ai-search-form {
        padding: 4px 6px 4px 16px;
    }
}

/* Header Wrapper Custom Navigation Styles */
.header-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 12px 0;
}

.header-logo img {
    height: 80px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.header-menu .main-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.header-menu .main-menu li {
    padding: 0;
}

.header-menu .main-menu li a {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #1f2937;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.header-menu .main-menu li a:hover,
.offcanvas-menu .main-menu li a:hover {
    color: #00b4cd;
}

.header-menu .main-menu li a.active,
.offcanvas-menu .main-menu li a.active {
    color: #00b4cd;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Header Portal Action Buttons */
.header-portal-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.btn-portal {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-portal-student {
    border: 2px solid #00b4cd;
    color: #00b4cd;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-portal-student:hover {
    background-color: #00b4cd;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-portal-college {
    border: 2px solid #e6671a;
    background-color: #e6671a;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-portal-college:hover {
    background-color: #00b4cd;
    border-color: #00b4cd;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Custom Stats Section Styles (ScholarReady Logo Palette) */
.custom-stats-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.stats-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border: solid 2px #f1f1f1;
    border-radius: 35px;
}

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

.stats-icon-wrapper {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #fdfaf2;
    color: #e2642b;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.stats-number {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #00b4cd;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.stats-label {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #475569;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Template Primary Theme Color Overrides */
.btn-primary {
    background-color: #00b4cd;
    border-color: #00b4cd;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-primary:focus,
.btn-primary:active {
    background-color: #e6671a;
    border-color: #e6671a;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.section-title .title span::before {
    background-color: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.25);
}

/* Choose Your Portal Section Styles */
.portal-section {
    padding-top: 90px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
}

.max-w-700 {
    max-width: 1000px;
}

.portal-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #00b4cd;
    background-color: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.subtitle-text {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.portal-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px 35px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.portal-card-student {
    border-top: 5px solid #00b4cd;
}

.portal-card-college {
    border-top: 5px solid #e6671a;
}

.portal-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.portal-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.portal-icon-box {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.student-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b4cd 0%, #008fa3 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.3);
}

.college-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6671a 0%, #d95508 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.3);
}

.portal-tag {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.student-tag {
    background-color: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.1);
    color: #00b4cd;
}

.college-tag {
    background-color: rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.1);
    color: #e6671a;
}

.portal-title {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.portal-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.portal-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 35px 0;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.portal-feature-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.portal-feature-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.check-student {
    color: #00b4cd;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.check-college {
    color: #e6671a;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.portal-action {
    margin-top: auto;
}

.portal-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-student {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b4cd 0%, #008fa3 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.25);
}

.btn-student:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-college {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6671a 0%, #d95508 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.25);
}

.btn-college:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Plan Your Future Section Styles */
.plan-future-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    position: relative;
}

.plan-section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 14px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #e6671a;
    background-color: rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.plan-main-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.plan-main-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* Feature Cards */
.plan-features-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.plan-feature-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.plan-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.1);
}

.plan-feature-icon-box {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.plan-feature-card:hover .plan-feature-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.search-icon-box {
    background-color: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.12);
    color: #00b4cd;
}

.college-icon-box {
    background-color: rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.12);
    color: #e6671a;
}

.career-icon-box {
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    color: #10b981;
}

.plan-feature-title {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.plan-feature-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Visual Concentric Circles & Floating Chips */
.plan-future-visual {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 420px;
}

.concentric-rings-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.ring {
    border-radius: 50%;
    position: absolute;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.outer-ring {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.2);
    animation: spinRings 40s linear infinite;
}

.middle-ring {
    width: 260px;
    height: 260px;
    background: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.08);
}

.inner-ring {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.18);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.2);
}

.central-cap-badge {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b4cd 0%, #007f91 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 42px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.4);
}

/* Floating Chips */
.floating-chip {
    position: absolute;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    animation: floatAnimation 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.chip-search {
    top: 15px;
    right: 40px;
    color: #00b4cd;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.chip-globe {
    bottom: 120px;
    right: 15px;
    color: #10b981;
    animation-delay: 0.8s;
}

.chip-star {
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 40px;
    color: #e6671a;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

@keyframes floatAnimation {
    0% {
        transform: translateY(0px);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateY(-10px);
    }
}

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

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

/* Bento Grid Layout Styles for Plan Your Future Section */
.plan-future-bento-section {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.bento-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #e6671a;
    background-color: rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.1);
    border-radius: 30px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.bento-tile {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 35px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bento-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.bento-tile-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.bento-icon-wrapper {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.bento-tile:hover .bento-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
}

.icon-cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b4cd 0%, #008fa3 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.3);
}

.icon-orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6671a 0%, #d95508 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.3);
}

.icon-emerald {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #059669 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.bento-pill {
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 30px;
}

.pill-cyan {
    background-color: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.1);
    color: #00b4cd;
}

.pill-orange {
    background-color: rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.1);
    color: #e6671a;
}

.pill-emerald {
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #10b981;
}

.bento-tile-body {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.bento-card-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.bento-card-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.bento-tile-footer {
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.bento-link {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.bento-link i {
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.bento-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.link-cyan {
    color: #00b4cd;
}

.link-orange {
    color: #e6671a;
}

.link-emerald {
    color: #10b981;
}

.bento-cyan:hover {
    border-color: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.3);
}

.bento-orange:hover {
    border-color: rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.3);
}

.bento-emerald:hover {
    border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

/* Scholarship Sign Up CTA Banner (Image 1 Design) */
.scholarship-signup-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #007a3d 0%, #005d24 100%);
    padding: 70px 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.signup-subtitle {
    display: block;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.signup-title {
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.text-yellow-highlight {
    color: #ffc107;
}

.btn-dashboard-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #005d24;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-dashboard-pill:hover {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    color: #007a3d;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Start for Business CTA Card (Image 2 Design) */
.business-cta-section {
    padding-top: 60px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.business-cta-card {
    background-color: #3bbfa5;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 50px 60px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.business-cta-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.business-cta-desc {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    max-width: 450px;
}

.btn-business-white {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: #1e3a8a;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.btn-business-white:hover {
    background-color: #f1f5f9;
    color: #0f172a;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.business-cta-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.yellow-blob-shape {
    position: absolute;
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    background-color: #ffd13b;
    border-radius: 40% 60% 70% 30% / 40% 50% 60% 50%;
    right: -20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.business-image-box {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 280px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.business-image-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.dots-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    left: -40px;
    top: 20%;
    width: 60px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.dots-pattern span {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #1e293b;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .business-cta-card {
        padding: 35px 25px;
    }

    .signup-title {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

    .signup-subtitle {
        font-size: 16px;
    }

    .business-cta-title {
        font-size: 28px;
    }

    .business-cta-desc {
        font-size: 15px;
    }

    .business-cta-visual {
        margin-top: 35px;
    }
}

/* Get Started Today Steps Section (Image 1) */
.get-started-steps-section {
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.step-sub-title {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #00b4cd;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.step-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 35px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.3);
}

.step-big-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 34px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px auto;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.step-card:hover .step-big-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-4deg);
}

.step-icon-teal {
    background-color: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.1);
    color: #00b4cd;
}

.step-icon-orange {
    background-color: rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.1);
    color: #e6671a;
}

.step-icon-blue {
    background-color: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    color: #3b82f6;
}

.step-icon-emerald {
    background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: #10b981;
}

.step-label {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #00b4cd;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: lowercase;
}

.step-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.step-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Place Features Section (Image 2) */
.bg-light-soft {
    background-color: #f4f7f9;
}

.right-place-section {
    padding-top: 90px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
}

.text-navy {
    color: #0f172a;
}

.place-feature-card {
    padding: 20px 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.place-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.place-icon-box {
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    margin: 0 auto 22px auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.place-feature-card:hover .place-icon-box {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.place-icon-box img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.place-feature-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.place-feature-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.bg-arc-shape {
    position: absolute;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
    left: -150px;
    bottom: -150px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bg-dots-matrix {
    position: absolute;
    right: 60px;
    top: 60px;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#94a3b8 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 16px 16px;
    opacity: 0.5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.z-index-2 {
    z-index: 2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Get Started Today - Ref Image 1 UI Design with Ref Image 2 Content
   ========================================================================== */
.get-started-ref-section {
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    background-color: #f4f8fa;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Left Decorative Curved Arc Lines */
.get-started-ref-section .bg-curved-left {
    position: absolute;
    left: -120px;
    bottom: -150px;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Top-Right Dotted Matrix Pattern */
.get-started-ref-section .bg-dots-topright {
    position: absolute;
    right: 8%;
    top: 50px;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.get-started-ref-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Header Typography matching Ref Image 1 */
.get-started-ref-section .section-subtitle {
    display: block;
    color: #00b4cd;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.get-started-ref-section .section-main-title {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* 4 Feature Columns */
.ref-feature-block {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 30px 15px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    border: solid 1px #d4dbe3;
    border-radius: 25px;
    background-color: #fff;
}

.ref-feature-block:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.ref-feature-icon-wrapper {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    margin: 0 auto 22px auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.ref-feature-block:hover .ref-feature-icon-wrapper {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ref-step-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #00b4cd;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: lowercase;
}

.ref-feature-title {
    font-size: 25px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.ref-feature-desc {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 22px;
    max-width: 250px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .get-started-ref-section {
        padding-top: 70px;
        padding-bottom: 70px;
    }

    .get-started-ref-section .section-main-title {
        font-size: 28px;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   How Scholarship Mate Works for You - New Modern UI Design
   ========================================================================== */
.how-works-modern-section {
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.how-works-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.1);
    color: #00b4cd;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.how-works-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.how-works-title span {
    color: #00b4cd;
}

.how-works-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.how-works-item-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.how-works-item-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(8px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.3);
}

.how-works-icon-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b4cd 0%, #008ca1 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.25);
}

.how-works-item-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.how-works-item-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Side Image & Floating Rating Badge */
.how-works-visual-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 15px;
}

.how-works-img-box {
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
    position: relative;
    border: 6px solid #ffffff;
}

.how-works-img-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.how-works-visual-wrapper:hover .how-works-img-box img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.how-works-rating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    left: -10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.rating-star-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    color: #10b981;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
}

.rating-score {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.rating-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.how-works-ai-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    right: -10px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    z-index: 3;
}

.ai-pulse-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer-Top Section V2: How Scholarship Mate Works for You (Logo Color Theme)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-how-works-v2-section {
    padding-top: 90px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-how-works-v2-section .bg-dots-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 40px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#00b4cd 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 18px 18px;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-how-works-v2-section .bg-dots-pattern-right {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 40px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#e6671a 2px, transparent 2px);
    background-size: 18px 18px;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.badge-mint-glow {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    background: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.12);
    color: #00b4cd;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.v2-works-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.v2-works-title span {
    color: #00b4cd;
}

.v2-works-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.v2-works-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    border: solid 1px #e2642b;
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.v2-works-check-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    min-width: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b4cd 0%, #008ca1 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.25);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.v2-works-item-title {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.v2-works-item-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Side Frame & Rating Badge */
.v2-works-visual-container {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
}

.v2-works-border-frame {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.4);
    border-radius: 36px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.v2-works-image-wrapper {
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.v2-works-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.v2-works-rating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    left: -5px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 14px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    z-index: 4;
}

.v2-rating-star-box {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.12);
    color: #e6671a;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
}

.v2-rating-val {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.v2-rating-sub {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   What Our Students Say Testimonial Section
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-student-section {
    padding-top: 30px;
    padding-bottom: 90px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.student-testimonial-card {
    background-color: #f5f8fb;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 45px 35px 35px 35px;
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: 40px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.student-testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.student-avatar-box {
    width: 85px;
    height: 85px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: -85px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    border: 4px solid #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.student-avatar-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.student-quote-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.student-author-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.quote-badge-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    min-width: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #00b4cd;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.3);
}

.author-details .author-name {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.author-details .author-role {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Where Talent Meets Opportunity - Image Card Boxes Design
   ========================================================================== */
.talent-image-boxes-section {
    padding-top: 100px;
    padding-bottom: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f8fa 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.talent-imgbox-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.talent-imgbox-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.talent-imgbox-banner {
    position: relative;
    height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.talent-imgbox-banner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.talent-imgbox-card:hover .talent-imgbox-banner img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.talent-imgbox-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6) 100%);
}

.talent-imgbox-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 25px;
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 2;
}

.badge-teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b4cd 0%, #008ca1 100%);
}

.badge-orange {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e6671a 0%, #c4510d 100%);
}

.talent-imgbox-body {
    padding: 35px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.talent-imgbox-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.talent-imgbox-feature-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.talent-imgbox-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.talent-imgbox-card:hover .talent-imgbox-feature-item {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.talent-imgbox-card.card-teal:hover .talent-imgbox-feature-item {
    border-color: rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.3);
}

.talent-imgbox-card.card-orange:hover .talent-imgbox-feature-item {
    border-color: rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.3);
}

.talent-feature-icon-circle {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.circle-teal {
    background: #00b4cd;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.25);
}

.circle-orange {
    background: #e6671a;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.25);
}

.talent-feature-content h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.talent-feature-content p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.btn-imgbox-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-imgbox-teal {
    background-color: #00b4cd;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.3);
}

.btn-imgbox-teal:hover {
    background-color: #008ca1;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.4);
}

.btn-imgbox-orange {
    background-color: #e6671a;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.3);
}

.btn-imgbox-orange:hover {
    background-color: #c4510d;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(230, 103, 26, 0.4);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Footer Top Pre-Section (Elevated Glassmorphic 4-Column Card Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-top-pre-section {
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 0px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e293b 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.footer-top-card-container {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b192c 0%, #1e293b 100%);
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 60px 45px 35px 45px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* .footer-top-card-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -100px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
} */

.prefooter-logo {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.prefooter-logo .text-teal {
    color: #00b4cd;
}

.prefooter-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.prefooter-social-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.prefooter-social-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.prefooter-social-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.prefooter-social-links li a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.prefooter-social-links li a:hover {
    background: #00b4cd;
    border-color: #00b4cd;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.4);
}

.prefooter-heading {
    font-size: 19px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.prefooter-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 36px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #00b4cd;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.prefooter-quick-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 11px;
}

.prefooter-quick-list li a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.prefooter-quick-list li a:hover {
    color: #00b4cd;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.prefooter-quick-list li a i {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #00b4cd;
}

.prefooter-address-box p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.prefooter-address-box strong {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.prefooter-contact-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.prefooter-contact-link:hover {
    color: #00b4cd;
}

.btn-prefooter-touch {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 26px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: #00b4cd;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.btn-prefooter-touch:hover {
    background: #008ca1;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 180, 205, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.prefooter-sub-text {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom Bar within Pre-Footer Card */
.prefooter-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    margin-top: 45px;
    padding-top: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.prefooter-bottom-bar a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.prefooter-bottom-bar a:hover {
    color: #00b4cd;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Lightweight Wave Canvas Animation (.slider-section)
   ========================================================================== */
.slider-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0fbfd 0%, #e6f7fa 50%, #f8fafc 100%) !important;
    color: #0f172a;
    padding-top: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 0px;
    height: 865px;
}

#light-wave-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.slider-section .container,
.slider-section .shape-1,
.slider-section .shape-2,
.slider-section .shape-3,
.slider-section .shape-4 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.slider-section .hero-main-title {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.slider-section .hero-subtitle {
    color: #00b4cd !important;
}

.slider-section .hero-description {
    color: #475569 !important;
}