/* ============================================================
   Avent Associates — Homepage Styles
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ── Variables ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
  --purple:        #7B2FBE;
  --purple-dark:   #5B1A9A;
  --purple-deeper: #3D0F78;
  --purple-light:  #F3EAFF;
  --purple-glow:   rgba(123,47,190,.22);
  --dark:          #0F0524;
  --body:          #4B5563;
  --muted:         #9CA3AF;
  --bg:            #F8F7FF;
  --white:         #FFFFFF;
  --border:        #E9E0F5;
  --font:          'Inter', sans-serif;
  --shadow-sm:     0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  --shadow:        0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  --shadow-lg:     0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.14);
  --shadow-purple: 0 8px 32px rgba(123,47,190,.22);
  --radius:        10px;
  --radius-lg:     16px;
  --radius-xl:     24px;
  --section-py:    90px;
  --trans:         all .25s ease;
}

/* ── Reset ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body { font-family: var(--font); color: var(--dark); background: var(--white); }
img  { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a    { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }

/* ── Container ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gec-container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: 24px;
}

/* ── Reveal Animation ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .55s ease, transform .55s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Section Header ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-header { margin-bottom: 52px; }
.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--purple);
  background: var(--purple-light);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.22;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.section-heading span { color: var(--purple); }
.section-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-top: 12px;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.section-header[style*="text-align:center"] .section-sub {
  margin-inline: auto;
}


/* ============================================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
.gec-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: box-shadow .3s;
}
.gec-header.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(123,47,190,.12); }

.gec-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 68px;
  gap: 32px;
}

.gec-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-width: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
}
/* Constrain the WordPress custom logo (any aspect ratio) so a wide/tall upload
   can't blow out the header. Height sets the visual size; max-width caps very
   wide wordmarks. */
.gec-logo .custom-logo-link { display: flex; align-items: center; line-height: 0; }
.gec-logo img,
.gec-logo .custom-logo {
  height: 44px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 190px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.gec-logo .logo-placeholder {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--purple);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.gec-nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex: 1;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
.gec-nav-links > li { position: relative; }
.gec-nav-links > li > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: var(--trans);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.gec-nav-links > li > a:hover { color: var(--purple); background: var(--purple-light); }
.gec-nav-links > li > a .arrow { font-size: 14px; transition: transform .2s; }
.gec-nav-links > li:hover > a .arrow { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.gec-nav-links .nav-badge { color: var(--purple); font-weight: 600; }

.gec-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  min-width: 200px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: all .2s ease;
  z-index: 100;
}
.gec-dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 9px 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--body);
  transition: all .15s;
}
.gec-dropdown a:hover { color: var(--purple); background: var(--purple-light); }
.gec-nav-links > li:hover .gec-dropdown,
.gec-nav-links > li:focus-within .gec-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ── Mega Menu (Study Abroad) ───────────────────────────────── */
.gec-has-mega { position: relative; }
.gec-mega {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 4px 28px;
  min-width: 540px;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.gec-mega-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.gec-mega-col-dest { border-left: 1px solid var(--border); padding-left: 28px; }
.gec-mega-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--trans);
}
.gec-mega-link:hover { background: var(--purple-light); }
.gec-mega-link-title { display: block; font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); }
.gec-mega-link-desc { display: block; font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }
.gec-mega-dest {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: var(--trans);
}
.gec-mega-dest:hover { background: var(--purple-light); color: var(--purple); }
.gec-mega-flag { font-size: 18px; line-height: 1; }

.gec-nav-btns { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-left: auto; flex-shrink: 0; }
.gec-nav-btns .btn-nav-contact {
  background: var(--purple);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--trans);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.gec-nav-btns .btn-nav-contact:hover {
  background: var(--purple-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(123,47,190,.35);
}

.gec-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
  margin-left: auto;
}
.gec-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all .3s;
}
.gec-hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.gec-hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.gec-hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }


/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A0538 0%, #4B1A8A 55%, #7B2FBE 100%);
  padding: 96px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(168,85,247,.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 64px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Hero content */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74,222,128,.25);
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74,222,128,.25); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(74,222,128,.1); }
}

.hero-h1 {
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.5vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C084FC, #E879F9, #F0ABFC);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.hero-desc {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.btn-hero {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font);
  transition: var(--trans);
  line-height: 1;
}
.btn-hero-primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--purple-dark);
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: var(--purple-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.btn-hero-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}
.btn-hero-ghost:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--purple-dark);
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-arrow { transition: transform .2s; }
.btn-hero-ghost:hover .btn-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}
.trust-item strong {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
}
.trust-item span {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.trust-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

/* Hero Visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 460px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hv-globe {
  position: relative;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hv-globe-orb {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 80px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 80px rgba(168,85,247,.4), inset 0 0 40px rgba(255,255,255,.05);
  animation: globe-float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes globe-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

.hv-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
.hv-ring-1 { width: 280px; height: 180px; animation: ring-spin 22s linear infinite; }
.hv-ring-2 { width: 340px; height: 220px; animation: ring-spin 32s linear infinite reverse; border-color: rgba(192,132,252,.2); }
@keyframes ring-spin {
  from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(0deg); }
  to   { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

.hv-card {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  animation: card-float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hv-card-icon { font-size: 22px; }
.hv-card-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }
.hv-card-text strong { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; }
.hv-card-text small  { font-size: 11px; opacity: .7; white-space: nowrap; }

.hv-card-a { top: 30px; left: -20px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.hv-card-b { top: 30px; right: -10px; animation-delay: .6s; }
.hv-card-c { bottom: 80px; right: -20px; animation-delay: 1.2s; }

@keyframes card-float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.hv-flags {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  font-size: 22px;
}

/* Wave Separator */
.hero-wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  line-height: 0;
}
.hero-wave svg { width: 100%; height: 60px; }


/* ============================================================
   SEARCH WIDGET
   ============================================================ */
.search-section {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 56px 0;
}
.search-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 64px rgba(123,47,190,.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.search-tabs {
  display: flex;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--bg);
}
.search-tab {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--trans);
  font-family: var(--font);
  text-align: center;
}
.search-tab.active { color: var(--purple); border-bottom-color: var(--purple); background: var(--white); }
.search-tab:hover { color: var(--dark); }

.search-body { padding: 28px; }
.search-fields {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.search-input, .search-select {
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--body);
  background: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font);
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
  width: 100%;
}
.search-input:focus,
.search-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(123,47,190,.1);
}
.search-select {
  appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='7' viewBox='0 0 12 7'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l5 5 5-5' stroke='%239CA3AF' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 36px;
}
.search-btn {
  width: 100%;
  height: 54px;
  background: var(--purple);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: var(--trans);
  font-family: var(--font);
  letter-spacing: .3px;
}
.search-btn:hover {
  background: var(--purple-dark);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(123,47,190,.35);
}

.trending {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.trending-label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
.trending-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 12px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--body);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--trans);
}
.trending-tag:hover { border-color: var(--purple); color: var(--purple); background: var(--purple-light); }


/* ============================================================
   STATS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3EAFF 0%, #E8D4FF 100%);
  padding: 64px 0;
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}
.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(123,47,190,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--trans);
}
.stat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-purple);
}
.stat-icon-wrap { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--purple-dark);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--body);
  font-weight: 500;
}


/* ============================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.services-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}
.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  transition: var(--trans);
  cursor: default;
}
.service-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-purple);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: transform .25s;
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap { transform: scale(1.08); }
.service-icon-wrap.orange { background: #fff3ea; }
.service-icon-wrap.blue   { background: #eaf0ff; }
.service-icon-wrap.green  { background: #eafaf0; }
.service-icon-wrap.purple { background: var(--purple-light); }
.service-icon-wrap.teal   { background: #eafafa; }
.service-icon-wrap.yellow { background: #fffaea; }
.service-card h3 {
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.service-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--body);
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ============================================================ */
.why-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.why-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.why-list { margin-top: 28px; }
.why-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--body);
}
.why-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.why-check {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 11px;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.visa-rates-note {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.visa-rate-item { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.visa-rate-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.visa-rate-country {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.visa-rate-pct {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--purple-dark);
}
.visa-bar-track {
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.visa-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple), var(--purple-dark));
  border-radius: 50px;
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.3s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}


/* ============================================================
   COUNTRIES SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.countries-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}
.slider-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.country-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 33px) / 2.5);
  min-width: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--trans);
}
.country-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-purple);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.country-img-placeholder {
  height: 180px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple-deeper) 0%, var(--purple) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.country-img-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.country-flag-big { font-size: 72px; position: relative; z-index: 1; filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.3)); }
.country-img-placeholder img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.country-info { padding: 22px; }
.country-info h3 { font-size: 17px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.country-info p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--body); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.country-info .read-more {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--purple);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: gap .2s;
}
.country-info .read-more:hover { gap: 8px; }

.slider-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.slider-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: var(--trans);
  color: var(--dark);
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(123,47,190,.3);
}


/* ============================================================
   PROCESS — HORIZONTAL STEPS
   ============================================================ */
.process-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.process-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.process-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 12px;
  position: relative;
}
.process-step-num {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--purple);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(123,47,190,.35);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
/* Connector line between steps */
.process-connector-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  left: calc(50% + 26px);
  right: calc(-50% + 26px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--purple), rgba(123,47,190,.2));
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.process-step h3 {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.process-step p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--body);
  line-height: 1.65;
}


/* ============================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS MARQUEE
   ============================================================ */
.certs-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.certs-marquee-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.certs-marquee-wrap::before,
.certs-marquee-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.certs-marquee-wrap::before { left: 0; background: linear-gradient(90deg, white, transparent); }
.certs-marquee-wrap::after  { right: 0; background: linear-gradient(-90deg, white, transparent); }

.certs-marquee {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: marquee-scroll 28s linear infinite;
}
.certs-marquee:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }

@keyframes marquee-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to   { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.cert-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--trans);
  cursor: default;
}
.cert-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(123,47,190,.15);
}
.cert-pill-icon { font-size: 20px; }
.cert-pill-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.cert-pill-id   { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }


/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
.testimonials-track::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.testimonial-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 33px) / 2.5);
  min-width: 300px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--trans);
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-purple);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.tcard-quote {
  font-size: 56px;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: .8;
  color: var(--purple-light);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}
.stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; margin-bottom: 14px; font-size: 16px; }
.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--body);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 4;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--purple), var(--purple-dark));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.author-dest { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }


/* ============================================================
   CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}
.cta-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A0538 0%, #4B1A8A 60%, #7B2FBE 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 72px 64px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-card h2 {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.cta-card p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font);
  transition: var(--trans);
  line-height: 1;
}
.btn-cta-white {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--purple-dark);
}
.btn-cta-white:hover {
  background: var(--purple-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
}
.btn-cta-whatsapp {
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-cta-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #1ebe59;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37,211,102,.4);
}

/* Decorative rings */
.cta-deco { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.cta-deco-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.cta-ring-1 { width: 400px; height: 400px; top: -200px; right: -100px; }
.cta-ring-2 { width: 260px; height: 260px; bottom: -130px; left: -60px; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.05); }


/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--section-py) 0;
  background: var(--bg);
}
.faq-grid {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow .2s, border-color .2s;
}
.faq-item.open { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: var(--purple); }
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: background .2s;
  gap: 16px;
}
.faq-question:hover { background: var(--purple-light); }
.faq-q-text { font-size: 15px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); }
.faq-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all .25s;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--purple);
  border-color: var(--purple);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height .4s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer { max-height: 300px; }
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 24px 22px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--body);
  line-height: 1.78;
}


/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.gec-footer {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 64px 0 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--purple);
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1.6fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.footer-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.footer-logo { margin-bottom: 14px; }
.footer-logo .logo-placeholder { background: var(--purple); }
.footer-brand-name { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: #1a1a2e; letter-spacing: .5px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.footer-brand-desc { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.55); line-height: 1.75; }
.footer-heading {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a2e;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,.55);
  transition: color .2s, padding-left .2s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-links a::before {
  content: '→';
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--purple);
  opacity: 0;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  transition: all .2s;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: #1a1a2e; padding-left: 16px; }
.footer-links a:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(123,47,190,.12);
  color: var(--purple);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.footer-contact-info .label {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--purple);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.footer-contact-info p,
.footer-contact-info a { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.55); line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 2px; }
.footer-contact-info a:hover { color: #1a1a2e; }

.footer-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-contact-row .footer-contact-item { margin-bottom: 0; flex: 1; min-width: 120px; }
.footer-contact-row--connect {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.03);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  gap: 12px;
}
.footer-contact-row--connect .footer-contact-item { flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }

.footer-location-list { list-style: none; margin: 0 0 20px; padding: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.footer-location-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; }
.footer-location-pin { font-size: 16px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.footer-location-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--purple);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.footer-location-info p { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.5); line-height: 1.6; margin: 0 0 2px; }

.footer-biz { margin-top: 6px; padding-top: 14px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08); }
.footer-biz p { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.45); line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }
.footer-biz strong { color: rgba(0,0,0,.7); }

.social-icons { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; flex-wrap: nowrap; }
.social-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  transition: var(--trans);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.social-icon:hover { border-color: var(--purple); color: #fff; background: var(--purple); }

.footer-social-desc { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.5); line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-whatsapp { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 16px; }
.footer-whatsapp-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--trans);
  margin-top: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: fit-content;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.footer-whatsapp-btn:hover {
  background: #1ebe59;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(37,211,102,.4);
  color: #fff !important;
}

.footer-bottom-wrap {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 16px 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.45); margin: 0; }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.footer-bottom-links span { color: rgba(0,0,0,.2); font-size: 12px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size: 13px; color: rgba(0,0,0,.45); transition: color .2s; }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--purple); }


/* ============================================================
   WHATSAPP FLOAT
   ============================================================ */
.whatsapp-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,.5);
  z-index: 900;
  transition: transform .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.whatsapp-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(37,211,102,.6); }


/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stats-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* Header + mobile-drawer rules now live in assets/css/header.css (global). */

  .hero-inner  { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; text-align: center; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .hero-actions { justify-content: center; }
  .hero-trust  { justify-content: center; }
  .section-sub { max-width: 100%; }

  .why-inner      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } 
  .services-grid  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .cta-card       { padding: 52px 32px; }
  .process-steps  { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .process-connector-line { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  :root { --section-py: 64px; }
  .hero-section  { padding: 72px 0 60px; }
  .gec-logo img,
  .gec-logo .custom-logo { height: 34px; max-width: 130px; }
  .search-fields { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .country-card  { flex-basis: 85%; min-width: 260px; }
  .testimonial-card { flex-basis: 85%; min-width: 260px; }
  .footer-grid   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
  .cta-card      { padding: 40px 20px; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .gec-container { padding-inline: 16px; }
  .stats-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
  .hero-h1       { font-size: 30px; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
ul, ol {
    margin: 0;
}
img.custom-logo {
    width: 100px;
}
.gec-nav {
    gap: 0px!important;
}
p.footer-brand-name {
    padding-top: 16px;
}