/* LSMT Landing Page Core Styling */

:root {
  --primary-color: #0F2C59; /* Deep academic navy */
  --primary-hover: #071E3D;
  --accent-color: #D4AF37; /* Elegant metallic gold */
  --accent-hover: #B8962D;
  --accent-light: #FBF6E9;
  --dark-color: #0F172A; /* Slate-900 */
  --body-color: #475569; /* Slate-600 */
  --light-bg: #F8FAFC; /* Slate-50 */
  --light-border: #E2E8F0; /* Slate-200 */
  --font-inter: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-playfair: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

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

body {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-inter);
  color: var(--body-color);
  background-color: #ffffff;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Global Reset overrides */
img, svg, video, canvas, audio, iframe, embed, object {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: inherit;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  color: var(--dark-color);
  margin: 0;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.font-playfair,
.font-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-playfair);
}

.font-inter,
.font-sans {
  font-family: var(--font-inter);
}

/* Gradients */
.gradient-navy {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2C59 0%, #071E3D 100%);
}

.gradient-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #B8962D 100%);
}

.gradient-dark {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E293B 0%, #0F172A 100%);
}

/* Accordion Transitions */
.accordion-header {
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.accordion-header.active {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.accordion-header .icon-chevron {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-header.active .icon-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.accordion-body {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), padding 0.3s ease;
}

.accordion-body.open {
  max-height: 500px; /* Adjust as needed */
  padding-top: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Custom Swiper/Slider Pagination */
.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
  width: 24px !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
}

/* Countdown Urgency Ticker */
.ticker-bar {
  background-color: var(--dark-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.countdown-block {
  background-color: #27272a;
  border: 1px solid #3f3f46;
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  margin: 0 3px;
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 2px;
}

.countdown-block span {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.countdown-block small {
  color: #a1a1aa;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Floating Action Button */
.floating-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 40;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--dark-color);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.floating-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px -5px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

.floating-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Mobile Sticky Bottom CTA */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-sticky-cta {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--light-border);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    z-index: 45;
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 20px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }
  
  .floating-btn {
    bottom: 80px; /* Prevent overlap with mobile bottom bar */
  }
}

/* Form Styling & Floating Inputs effect */
.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-inter);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.15);
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-color);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  text-align: left;
}

.form-secure-tag {
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: #8A6D15;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

/* Modal Overlay Styling */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 50;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  padding: 16px;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-container {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-container {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Badge micro-badges */
.badge-accred {
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.badge-accred:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

/* Step tracker */
.step-dot {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #ffffff;
}

.step-card {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* Testimonial Avatar */
.avatar-ring {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

/* Custom Program Cards */
.program-card {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-border);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.2);
}

/* Micro-animations */
@keyframes pulseGlow {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0);
  }
}

.pulse-button {
  animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}

/* ==========================================
   GLOBAL CUSTOM SEMANTIC AND UTILITY STYLES
   ========================================== */

/* Typography & Base Helpers */
.text-xs { font-size: 0.75rem; }
.text-sm { font-size: 0.875rem; }
.text-base { font-size: 1rem; }
.text-lg { font-size: 1.125rem; }
.text-xl { font-size: 1.25rem; }
.text-2xl { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.text-3xl { font-size: 1.875rem; }
.text-4xl { font-size: 2.25rem; }
.text-5xl { font-size: 3rem; }
.text-6xl { font-size: 3.75rem; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .text-4xl { font-size: 2rem; }
  .text-5xl { font-size: 2.25rem; }
  .text-6xl { font-size: 2.5rem; }
  .text-3xl { font-size: 1.5rem; }
}

.font-light { font-weight: 300; }
.font-normal { font-weight: 400; }
.font-medium { font-weight: 500; }
.font-semibold { font-weight: 600; }
.font-bold { font-weight: 700; }
.font-extrabold { font-weight: 800; }

.leading-tight { line-height: 1.25; }
.leading-relaxed { line-height: 1.625; }
.leading-snug { line-height: 1.375; }

.tracking-wide { letter-spacing: 0.025em; }
.tracking-wider { letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.tracking-widest { letter-spacing: 0.1em; }

.uppercase { text-transform: uppercase; }
.italic { font-style: italic; }
.underline { text-decoration: underline; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left { text-align: left; }
.text-right { text-align: right; }

.antialiased {
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* Colors Utilities */
.text-brand-navy { color: var(--primary-color); }
.text-brand-navyHover { color: var(--primary-hover); }
.text-brand-gold { color: var(--accent-color); }
.text-brand-goldHover { color: var(--accent-hover); }
.text-brand-slate { color: var(--body-color); }
.text-white { color: #ffffff; }
.text-gray-200 { color: #e2e8f0; }
.text-gray-300 { color: #cbd5e1; }
.text-gray-400 { color: #94a3b8; }
.text-gray-500 { color: #64748b; }
.text-red-600 { color: #dc2626; }
.text-green-500 { color: #22c55e; }

.bg-white { background-color: #ffffff; }
.bg-brand-navy { background-color: var(--primary-color); }
.bg-brand-gold { background-color: var(--accent-color); }
.bg-brand-lightBg { background-color: var(--light-bg); }
.bg-brand-dark { background-color: var(--dark-color); }
.bg-brand-accentLight { background-color: var(--accent-light); }
.bg-red-50 { background-color: #fef2f2; }
.bg-green-50 { background-color: #f0fdf4; }

/* Border radius */
.rounded-full { border-radius: 9999px; }
.rounded-xl { border-radius: 0.75rem; }
.rounded-2xl { border-radius: 1rem; }
.rounded-3xl { border-radius: 1.5rem; }

/* Shadows */
.shadow-sm { box-shadow: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); }
.shadow-md { box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); }
.shadow-lg { box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05); }
.shadow-xl { box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); }
.shadow-2xl { box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25); }

/* Common Layout Containers */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1280px; /* max-w-7xl */
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  padding-right: 1rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 2rem;
    padding-right: 2rem;
  }
}

.shrink-0 { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Buttons */
.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}
.btn-gold:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.btn-navy {
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background-color: var(--primary-hover);
}
.btn-navy:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

.btn-white {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-white:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}
.btn-white:active {
  transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* ==========================================
   HEADER TICKER BAR
   ========================================== */
.ticker-bar {
  background-color: var(--dark-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.ticker-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .ticker-container {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}
.countdown {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ==========================================
   STICKY NAVBAR
   ========================================== */
header.sticky {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.navbar-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 5rem; /* h-20 */
}
.nav-links {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem; /* space-x-8 */
  }
}
.nav-link {
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}
.navbar-right {
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .navbar-right {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* Hamburger button */
.hamburger {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1rem;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hamburger {
    display: none;
  }
}
.hamburger span {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 5rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  z-index: 49;
}
.mobile-menu.active {
  display: flex;
}
.mobile-menu a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.mobile-menu a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* ==========================================
   HERO SECTION
   ========================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  min-height: 600px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding-top: 5rem;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
  }
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 420px;
  }
}
.hero-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.badge-recognized {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.025em;
  width: fit-content;
}
.hero-points {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .hero-points {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
.hero-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.point-icon {
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}
.point-icon i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.hero-stat-number {
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-playfair);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Hero Form Container */
.hero-form-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-form-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-form-card {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}
.badge-intake {
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  color: #dc2626;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  animation: pulse 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.6, 1) infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: .5; }
}

/* ==========================================
   OVERVIEW SECTION
   ========================================== */
.overview-section {
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .overview-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
  }
}
.overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
  }
}
.section-decor-bar {
  width: 3rem;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}
.overview-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}
.overview-bg-circle {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1rem;
  left: -1rem;
  width: 18rem;
  height: 18rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.overview-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
.overview-floating-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1.5rem;
  right: -1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  z-index: 20;
  max-width: 20rem;
  display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .overview-floating-tag {
    display: block;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   WHY CHOOSE SECTION
   ========================================== */
.why-choose-section {
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .why-choose-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
  }
}
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}
.section-subtitle {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  display: block;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-playfair);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.875rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }
}
.decor-line-center {
  width: 4rem;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .why-choose-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
.feature-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.feature-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.feature-icon-wrapper {
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  background-color: rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   FLAGSHIP DBA PROGRAM
   ========================================== */
.program-section {
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .program-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
  }
}
.program-card-large {
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .program-card-large {
    padding: 3rem;
  }
}
.program-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .program-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
.program-image-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.program-img-box {
  height: 16rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .program-img-box {
    height: 20rem;
  }
}
.program-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-cover: cover;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.program-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.15);
}
.badge-flagship {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.program-specs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.spec-box {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.spec-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.spec-value {
  font-family: var(--font-playfair);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .spec-value {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
  }
}
.program-highlights-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--body-color);
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .program-highlights-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.highlight-item i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   WHO CAN APPLY & STUDENT BENEFITS
   ========================================== */
.apply-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .apply-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
  }
}
.apply-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.1;
  filter: grayscale(100%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.apply-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .apply-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
.apply-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
}
.apply-list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.apply-list-icon {
  width: 1.5rem;
  height: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--primary-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}
.apply-list-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #e2e8f0;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .apply-list-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}
.apply-list-text strong {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Benefit Box card styling */
.benefits-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
.benefit-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.benefit-icon {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   CAREER OUTCOMES
   ========================================== */
.career-section {
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .career-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
  }
}
.career-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .career-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
  }
}
.career-image-col {
  position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .career-image-col {
    order: 1;
  }
  .career-text-col {
    order: 2;
  }
}
.career-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1.5rem;
  right: -1.5rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  z-index: 20;
  max-width: 15rem;
}
.career-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}
.career-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.career-item-icon {
  width: 1.25rem;
  height: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.125rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonials-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
  }
}
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
.testimonial-card {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}
.rating-stars {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.testimonial-avatar-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #f8fafc;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================
   ADMISSION PROCESS TIMELINE
   ========================================== */
.admission-section {
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  background-color: #ffffff;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .admission-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
  }
}
.timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-line {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #f1f5f9;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 0;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .timeline-line {
    display: block;
  }
}
.timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .timeline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}
.step-card {
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.step-number {
  width: 3rem;
  height: 3rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================== */
.faq-section {
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding-top: 6rem;
    padding-bottom: 6rem;
  }
}
.faq-container {
  max-width: 56rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}
.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.faq-item {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  text-align: left;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color 0.2s;
}
.faq-q:hover {
  background-color: #f8fafc;
}
.faq-arrow {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-a {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  color: var(--body-color);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.625;
}

/* ==========================================
   BOTTOM CTA SECTION
   ========================================== */
.bottom-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--primary-color);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .bottom-cta-section {
    padding-top: 5rem;
    padding-bottom: 5rem;
  }
}
.cta-bg-image {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.15;
  filter: brightness(50%);
  z-index: 0;
}
.cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-color), rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.95), rgba(15, 44, 89, 0.8));
  z-index: 5;
}
.cta-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================== */
footer {
  background-color: var(--dark-color);
  color: #94a3b8;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}
.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-link {
  color: #94a3b8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.footer-link:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Thank You Specific Styles */
.thank-you-body {
  background-color: var(--light-bg);
  color: var(--body-color);
  font-family: var(--font-inter);
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.thank-you-header {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding-top: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}
.thank-you-main {
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 4rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  padding-left: 1rem;
  padding-right: 1rem;
}
.thank-you-card {
  max-width: 42rem; /* max-w-2xl */
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 1.5rem;
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .thank-you-card {
    padding: 3rem;
  }
}
.success-icon-wrapper {
  width: 5rem;
  height: 5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background-color: #f0fdf4;
  color: #22c55e;
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  border: 1px solid #bbf7d0;
}
.next-steps-box {
  background-color: var(--accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 28rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.next-steps-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-color);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.next-steps-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--body-color);
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  list-style-type: disc;
}
.btn-container-center {
  padding-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  justify-content: center;
}
@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .btn-container-center {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}