:root {
    --indigo-primary: #1a237e;
    --indigo-dark: #000051;
    --indigo-light: #534bae;
    --gold-primary: #ffd700;
    --gold-dark: #c6a700;
    --gold-light: #ffff52;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --bg-light: #f5f5f5;
    --text-dark: #333333;
    --text-muted: #666666;
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Utilities */
.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
}

.btn-gold {
    background-color: var(--gold-primary);
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background-color: var(--gold-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.btn-indigo {
    background-color: var(--indigo-primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-indigo:hover {
    background-color: var(--indigo-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.3);
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 50px 0;
}

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

.d-none {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Header */
header {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    position: fixed;
    width: 100%;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    height: 80px;
}

.logo {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo-img {
    height: 60px;
    width: auto;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
}

/* Dropdown Styles */
.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.dropdown-toggle i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--white);
    min-width: 250px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    list-style: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1001;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.dropdown-menu li {
    width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
    padding: 12px 20px !important;
    display: block !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.05);
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
}

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

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-only {
    display: none;
}

.desktop-only {
    display: inline-block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
    }

    .desktop-only {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-only {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-links {
        position: fixed;
        top: 80px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 80px);
        background: var(--white);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        padding-top: 50px;
        transition: 0.3s ease;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        left: 0;
    }

    .nav-links li {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .nav-links a {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        display: block;
        padding: 15px;
    }

    /* Mobile Dropdown */
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        background: rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.03);
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding: 0;
        transition: max-height 0.3s ease;
        border: none;
    }

    .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu {
        max-height: 500px;
        padding: 10px 0;
    }

    .dropdown.active .dropdown-toggle i {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.8), rgba(0, 0, 81, 0.8)), url('/images/hero.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    color: var(--white);
    padding-top: 160px;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-text p {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.trust-points {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Order Form */
.order-form-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.form-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: -1;
}

.order-form {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.form-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: -30px;
    background: var(--gold-primary);
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
    padding: 5px 40px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.order-form h3 {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.order-form .gold-text {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.input-with-icon {
    position: relative;
}

.input-with-icon i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.order-form .form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px 12px 45px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.order-form textarea.form-control {
    padding-left: 15px;
    resize: none;
}

.order-form .form-control::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.order-form .form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
}

.order-form select.form-control {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.order-form select option {
    background: var(--indigo-dark);
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.form-trust {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.form-trust i {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    margin-right: 5px;
}

/* Services */
.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.service-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Stats */
.stats-combined {
    background: var(--gold-primary);
    padding: 40px;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.stat-item h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.stat-item p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* How It Works Section Redesign */
#how-it-works {
    background: #fff;
}

.steps-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
}

.step-card {
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.step-number {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: #fcdb04;
    color: #000;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(252, 219, 4, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.step-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.step-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.step-arrow {
    flex: 0 0 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 120px;
    /* Positions arrows between text blocks */
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.step-arrow img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    filter: grayscale(1);
    /* Matches the subtle dashed look in screenshot */
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .steps-grid {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .step-card {
        flex: 1 1 40%;
    }

    .step-arrow {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .step-card {
        flex: 1 1 100%;
    }
}

/* Testimonials */
.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.testimonial-rating {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.student-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.student-info img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* FAQ Section Redesign */
#faq {
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.faq-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.faq-accordion {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.faq-btn {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #333;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-btn i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding: 0 20px 20px;
    color: #555;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-answer p {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.faq-answer p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-image-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.faq-image-wrapper {
    background: #f8f9fa;
    /* padding: 30px; */
    border-radius: 40px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 550px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.faq-image-wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 50%;
    border-radius: 30px;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .faq-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .faq-image-container {
        order: -1;
    }
}

/* Discount Banner */
.discount-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.9), rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.9)), url('/images/discount-banner.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 50px 0;
}

.discount-banner h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.discount-banner .gold-text {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Footer */
footer {
    /* background: var(--indigo-dark); */
    background-color: black;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    padding: 80px 0 20px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

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

    .steps-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }

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

    .faq-image-container {
        position: static;
        order: -1;
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .step-arrow {
        display: none;
    }

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

/* Quote Page Specific Styles */
.page-header {
    background: var(--indigo-dark);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 0 60px;
    margin-top: 80px;
}

.page-header h1 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.border-bottom-gold {
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.quote-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.why-us-card {
    background: var(--indigo-primary);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.why-us-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-us-card ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.why-us-card li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.why-us-card li i {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.trust-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.quote-form-wrapper {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid #eee;
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-row .col {
    flex: 1;
}

.input-with-icon {
    position: relative;
}

.input-with-icon i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 15px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.input-with-icon input,
.input-with-icon select,
.main-quote-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px 12px 45px;
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.main-quote-form textarea {
    padding-left: 15px;
}

.input-with-icon input:focus,
.input-with-icon select:focus,
.main-quote-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--indigo-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.1);
}

.file-upload {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.file-upload input[type="file"] {
    display: none;
}

.file-upload-btn {
    background: #f0f0f0;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.file-upload-btn:hover {
    background: #e0e0e0;
}

.btn-large {
    padding: 15px 40px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.form-footer {
    text-align: right;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .quote-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .quote-sidebar {
        order: 2;
    }

    .quote-form-wrapper {
        order: 1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .form-row .form-group {
        width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
}

/* Disciplines Section */
.disciplines-section {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.95), rgba(0, 0, 81, 0.95)), url('/images/disciplines.jpg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

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

.discipline-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.discipline-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.discipline-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.discipline-card span {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* Affordable Section */
.affordable-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.affordable-image-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.circular-image {
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 8px solid #f0f0f0;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.circular-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.affordable-content h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.affordable-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.affordable-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.btn-outline-indigo {
    border: 1px solid var(--indigo-primary);
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
    background: transparent;
}

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

.btn-brown {
    background: #8d4925;
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-brown:hover {
    background: #723a1d;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(141, 73, 37, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .disciplines-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .affordable-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .affordable-image-container {
        order: -1;
    }

    .circular-image {
        width: 350px;
        height: 350px;
    }

    .affordable-btns {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .disciplines-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .disciplines-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .affordable-btns {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .circular-image {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }
}

/* About Us Page Styles */
.about-hero {
    background: url('/images/about-us/about-us-bg.png') no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 160px 0 100px;
}

.about-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: black;
}

.about-hero-text p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: black;
}

.about-hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.btn-outline-white {
    border: 1px solid var(--white);
    color: var(--white);
    background: transparent;
}

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

.about-hero-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.gold-text-dark {
    color: #8d4925;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.about-assisting-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-assisting-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.sub-title {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-stats {
    background: #8d4925;
    padding: 60px 0;
    color: var(--white);
}

.about-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-stat-item h3 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.about-stat-item p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.about-features {
    background: #fdfdfd;
}

.about-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
}

.feature-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.feature-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.feature-content {
    padding: 30px;
}

.feature-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-testimonials {
    background: #fff;
}

.about-testimonial-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 30px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.about-testimonial-card:hover {
    border-color: #8d4925;
}

.testimonial-header img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 3px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.testimonial-body .stars {
    color: #ffd700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.testimonial-body p {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-body h4 {
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.thesis-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #2f3e46;
    padding: 80px 0;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.thesis-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.thesis-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 40px;
}

.thesis-content .feature {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.check-icon {
    background: var(--gold-primary);
    color: var(--indigo-dark);
    font-size: 18px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.thesis-content h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.thesis-content p {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #e6e6e6;
}

.thesis-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .thesis-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .thesis-image {
        order: -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .about-hero-grid,
    .about-assisting-grid,
    .about-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .about-hero {
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 120px;
    }

    .about-hero-btns {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .about-hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .about-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .about-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .about-assisting-content h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Writers Section */
.writers-section {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(26, 35, 126, 0.95), rgba(0, 0, 81, 0.95)), url('/images/writers-bg.jpg');
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.writers-grid-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 40px;
}

.student-featured {
    flex: 0 0 35%;
    position: relative;
}

.student-featured img {
    width: 120%;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: -50px;
    /* Overlap into padding */
}

.writers-cards {
    flex: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.writer-card {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    padding: 25px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.writer-card:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.writer-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.writer-header img,
.placeholder-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.placeholder-avatar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--indigo-primary);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.writer-info h4 {
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.writer-tag {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.writer-bio {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.writer-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding-top: 15px;
}

.writer-stats .stat {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.writer-stats .stat span {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.writer-stats strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

.btn-white {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    padding: 12px 30px;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .writers-grid-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .student-featured {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        width: 300px;
        order: 2;
    }

    .student-featured img {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }

    .writers-cards {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .writers-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Service Page Specific Styles */
.service-hero {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.info-grid,
.promo-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.info-section img {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.info-section img:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.urgent-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f3d3d 0%, #1a4d4d 100%);
}

.promo-card {
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.process-item {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 20px;
}

.process-icon {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.process-item:hover .process-icon {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.writer-card-alt {
    background-color: #1a3c34;
    color: white;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .info-grid,
    .promo-grid,
    .writer-price-section .container>div {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .info-image,
    .promo-card {
        order: -1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .process-grid {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
    }

    .process-arrow {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .service-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    }

    .hero-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
}

.thesis-section {
    position: relative;
    background: url('/images/thesis.png') no-repeat center right;
    background-size: cover;
    padding: 100px 0;
    color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.thesis-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9) 30%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 100%); */
    z-index: 1;
}

.thesis-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.thesis-content {
    max-width: 600px;
}

.feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

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


.feature h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--white);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .thesis-section {
        background-position: center;
        padding: 60px 0;
    }

    .thesis-overlay {
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.82);
    }

    .feature h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Trustworthy Providers Section */
.trustworthy-section {
    background: #fff;
}

.trust-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.trust-row.row-reverse {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

.trust-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.trust-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 15px;
}

.trust-text h3::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 60px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gold-primary);
}

.trust-image {
    flex: 1;
}

.trust-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .trust-row,
    .trust-row.row-reverse {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .trust-text h3 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* Journal Publication Page Styles */
.jp-hero {
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.jp-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.jp-hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.jp-hero-btns {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.jp-hero-btns .btn {
    margin-right: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.btn-white-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--white);
}

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

.jp-form-container {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    position: relative;
}

.jp-offer-tag {
    background: var(--gold-primary);
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.jp-main-form {
    padding: 30px;
}

.jp-main-form .form-group {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.jp-main-form .form-control {
    border: 1px solid #ddd;
    border-radius: 5px;
    padding: 12px;
}

.btn-brown-gold {
    background: #6d4c41;
    /* Brownish color from reference */
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-brown-gold:hover {
    background: #5d4037;
}

.form-privacy {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-top: 15px;
}

/* Features */
.jp-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.jp-feature-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    color: #6d4c41;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Reasons Section */
.reasons-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.reasons-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.reasons-content .section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.reasons-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}

.reasons-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
}

.reason-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: #00bfa5;
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.reason-icon i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.reason-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}

.reason-text p {
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.reasons-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .reasons-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .reasons-image {
        order: -1;
    }

    .reasons-content .section-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* Journal Slider Styles */
.journal-slider {
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 20px 0;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.journal-track {
    display: flex;
    width: calc(300px * 20);
    /* item width * total items */
    animation: scroll 45s linear infinite;
}

.journal-item {
    width: 300px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 0 15px;
}

.journal-slide-card {
    background: #fdfdfd;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.journal-slide-card img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(calc(-300px * 10));
    }

    /* scroll by 10 items */
}

.journal-slider:hover .journal-track {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Responsive Slider */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .journal-item {
        width: 200px;
    }

    .journal-track {
        width: calc(200px * 20);
    }

    @keyframes scroll {
        0% {
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        100% {
            transform: translateX(calc(-200px * 10));
        }
    }
}

/* CTA Banner */
.jp-cta-banner {
    background: #fff9e6;
    /* Light golden/yellow background */
    border: 2px dashed #fcdb04;
    margin: 40px 0;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

/* Tabbed FAQ Section Styles */
.faq-tabs-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 350px 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.faq-tabs-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
}

.faq-tab-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    padding: 10px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333;
}

.faq-tab-item .tab-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #1a3c34;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-tab-item:hover {
    border-color: #1a3c34;
    background: #f8f9fa;
}

.faq-tab-item.active {
    background: #1a3c34;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #1a3c34;
}

.faq-tab-item.active .tab-icon {
    color: #fff;
}

.faq-panel {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease;
}

.faq-panel.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px);
    }

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

.panel-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #1a3c34;
}

.faq-accordion-new {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.faq-item-new {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.faq-question-new {
    padding: 20px 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #333;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-question-new i {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    color: #666;
}

.faq-item-new:hover .faq-question-new {
    color: #1a3c34;
}

.faq-item-new.active .faq-question-new {
    color: #1a3c34;
}

.faq-item-new.active i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer-new {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    color: #666;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.faq-item-new.active .faq-answer-new {
    max-height: 200px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .faq-tabs-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 20px;
    }

    .faq-tabs-sidebar {
        flex-direction: row;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .faq-tab-item {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        padding: 12px 20px;
    }
}

.jp-cta-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.jp-cta-text h3 {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #333;
}

.btn-brown {
    background: #6d4c41;
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Stats/Checklist */
.jp-stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.jp-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

.jp-checklist li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
}

.jp-checklist i {
    color: #4caf50;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.jp-stats-image img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Process Section */
.jp-process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

.process-number {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #333;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.whatsapp-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 22px;
    left: 22px;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    z-index: 999;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover {
    background: #1ebe5d;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    color: #fff;
}

.whatsapp-btn::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35);
    animation: whatsapp-pulse 2s infinite;
    z-index: -1;
}


/* Excellence Banner */
.jp-excellence-banner h2 {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
}

/* Responsive JP */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .jp-hero-grid,
    .jp-stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .jp-hero-btns {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .jp-hero-btns .btn {
        margin-right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }

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

    .jp-cta-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .jp-cta-btn {
        margin-top: 25px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

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

    .jp-journals-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }

    .jp-hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Reviews Page Styles */
.reviews-hero {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f7fa 0%, #e4e7eb 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.reviews-hero .hero-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 50px;
}

.reviews-hero .hero-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.reviews-hero .hero-image-wrapper {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}

.reviews-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.reviews-hero p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Reviews Grid New */
.reviews-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(350px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.review-card-new {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 15px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid #eee;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.review-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--gold-primary);
}

.review-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.review-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold-primary);
}

.review-meta .stars i {
    color: var(--gold-primary);
    /* Darker gold for stars as seen in image */
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.review-body p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.review-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 15px;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
}

.review-footer h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--indigo-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .reviews-hero .hero-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .reviews-hero .hero-btns {
        justify-content: center;
        display: flex;
    }
}