/* Hero - Swiper */
.hero {
  margin-top: 0;
  position: relative;
  height: 700px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-swiper {
  height: 100%;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 700px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Video slides - mobile: hide videos, show background images */
.hero-slide-desktop-video .hero-video-bg {
  display: none;
}

.hero-video-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  min-width: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Desktop: show videos, hide background images */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .hero-slide-desktop-video .hero-video-bg {
    display: block;
  }
  .hero-slide-desktop-video {
    background-image: none !important;
  }
}

/* Visa – passport/immigration (desktop fallback; mobile uses country images below) */
.hero-slide-visa {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,23,48,0.55) 0%, rgba(26,37,71,0.5) 50%, rgba(30,58,138,0.45) 100%), url('../assets/images/passport.jpg');
}

/* Career Counseling – famous university campus */
.hero-slide-students {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,25,41,0.55) 0%, rgba(26,37,71,0.5) 50%, rgba(30,64,175,0.45) 100%), url('../assets/images/hero-university.jpg');
}

/* Study Abroad – UK/London */
.hero-slide-students2 {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,23,48,0.55) 0%, rgba(26,37,71,0.5) 50%, rgba(30,58,138,0.45) 100%), url('../assets/images/England.jpg');
}

/* MBBS Abroad – medical university/students */
.hero-slide-medical {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,27,54,0.55) 0%, rgba(0,77,142,0.5) 50%, rgba(43,169,224,0.35) 100%), url('../assets/images/mbbs.jpg');
}

/* Mobile: famous country place images (USA, UK, Australia, Canada, New Zealand) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slide-video.hero-slide-desktop-video {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,23,48,0.55) 0%, rgba(26,37,71,0.5) 50%, rgba(30,58,138,0.45) 100%), url('../assets/images/hero-mobile/usa.jpg');
  }
  .hero-slide-visa.hero-slide-desktop-video {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,23,48,0.55) 0%, rgba(26,37,71,0.5) 50%, rgba(30,58,138,0.45) 100%), url('../assets/images/hero-mobile/uk.jpg');
  }
  .hero-slide-students.hero-slide-desktop-video {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(12,25,41,0.55) 0%, rgba(26,37,71,0.5) 50%, rgba(30,64,175,0.45) 100%), url('../assets/images/hero-mobile/australia.jpg');
  }
  .hero-slide-students2.hero-slide-desktop-video {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15,23,48,0.55) 0%, rgba(26,37,71,0.5) 50%, rgba(30,58,138,0.45) 100%), url('../assets/images/hero-mobile/canada.jpg');
  }
  .hero-slide-medical.hero-slide-desktop-video {
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,27,54,0.55) 0%, rgba(0,77,142,0.5) 50%, rgba(43,169,224,0.35) 100%), url('../assets/images/hero-mobile/newzealand.jpg');
  }
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--color-white);
  max-width: 700px;
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(6, 27, 54, 0.35);
  padding: 32px 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.slide-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.slide-title {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.slide-subtitle {
  font-size: 17px;
  opacity: 0.85;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 550px;
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-btns .btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary));
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.hero-btns .btn-primary:hover { filter: brightness(1.1); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,77,142,0.25); }

.hero-btns .btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.hero-btns .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--color-white); color: var(--color-dark); }

/* Swiper navigation & pagination */
.hero .swiper-button-prev,
.hero .swiper-button-next {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-white);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero .swiper-button-prev:after,
.hero .swiper-button-next:after {
  display: none;
}

.hero .swiper-button-prev i,
.hero .swiper-button-next i {
  font-size: 18px;
}

.hero .swiper-button-prev:hover,
.hero .swiper-button-next:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary));
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,77,142,0.25);
}

.hero .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.hero .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary));
  transform: scale(1.3);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,77,142,0.2);
}

.hero .swiper-pagination {
  bottom: 35px !important;
}

/* Student images section */
.student-images-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-light-bg) 0%, var(--color-white) 100%);
}

.student-images-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
}

.student-images-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.student-image-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.student-image-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(43, 169, 224, 0.25);
}

.student-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.student-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  padding: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(6, 27, 54, 0.85));
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.student-image-card:hover .student-image-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(43, 169, 224, 0.9));
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .student-images-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .student-images-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .student-image-card { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
}

/* Tourist Destinations Section */
.tourist-destinations-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-white) 0%, var(--color-light-bg) 50%, var(--color-white) 100%);
}

.tourist-destinations-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 48px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.tourist-destinations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.tourist-destination-card {
  display: block;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.tourist-destination-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(43, 169, 224, 0.2);
}

.tourist-destination-image {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.tourist-destination-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.tourist-destination-card:hover .tourist-destination-image img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.tourist-destination-country {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(43, 169, 224, 0.95);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.tourist-destination-content {
  padding: 20px 24px;
}

.tourist-destination-content h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-dark);
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.tourist-destination-content p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
}

.tourist-destination-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: gap 0.3s ease;
}

.tourist-destination-card:hover .tourist-destination-cta {
  gap: 12px;
}

.tourist-destination-cta i {
  font-size: 11px;
}

.tourist-visa-cta {
  background: var(--color-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

.tourist-visa-cta p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.tourist-visa-cta a {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.tourist-visa-cta a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.tourist-visa-cta i {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-right: 8px;
}

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

/* Visit Visa – Visa Assistance style (reference: spacing & padding) */
.visit-visa-promo {
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.visit-visa-promo-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 28%) 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}

.visit-visa-promo-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  padding-left: 0;
}

/* Heading: prominent, dark, bold */
.visit-visa-promo-title {
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 32px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

/* Teal underline: short, small gap below heading */
.visit-visa-promo-accent {
  width: 48px;
  height: 4px;
  background: #0db4b9;
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 0 24px 0;
}

/* Paragraph: noticeable space below underline, lighter grey */
.visit-visa-promo-desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.visit-visa-promo-slider-wrap {
  min-width: 0;
  padding-bottom: 52px;
  padding-right: 0;
}

.visit-visa-swiper {
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Card: ample top padding, consistent vertical rhythm */
.visit-visa-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 10px 10px;
  /* background: var(--color-white); */
  /* border-radius: 12px; */
  /* box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06); */
  /* border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); */
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  /* color: var(--color-dark); */
  /* text-decoration: none; */
  /* height: 100%; */
  min-height: 220px;
}

.visit-visa-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 77, 142, 0.12);
}

/* Globe: moderate gap below to title */
.visit-visa-card-globe {
  position: relative;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-light-bg), var(--color-mid-bg));
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 32px;
  box-shadow:
    inset -4px -4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08),
    inset 4px 4px 12px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
    0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.visit-visa-globe-us { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #bf0a30 0%, #002868 100%); color: #fff; }
.visit-visa-globe-ca { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #ef4135 0%, #000 100%); color: #fff; }
.visit-visa-globe-uk { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #012169 0%, #c8102e 100%); color: #fff; }
.visit-visa-globe-au { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #00008b 0%, #00843d 100%); color: #fff; }
.visit-visa-globe-nz { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #00247d 0%, #012169 100%); color: #fff; }

.visit-visa-card-image {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0;
  background: none;
}
.visit-visa-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

/* White airplane near / wrapping the flag sphere */
.visit-visa-plane {
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  right: -8px;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: #0db4b9;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Visa title: consistent gap above button */
.visit-visa-card-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Apply Now: teal, adequate padding, slightly rounded */
.visit-visa-card-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 5px 20px;
  background: #004d8e;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  margin-top: auto;
  border: none;
}

.visit-visa-card:hover .visit-visa-card-btn {
  background: #0a9a9e;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Visit visa Swiper pagination */
.visit-visa-swiper {
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}
.visit-visa-pagination {
  bottom: -8px !important; /* or whatever value you want */
  
}

.visit-visa-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  margin: 0 4px !important;
  background: rgba(6, 27, 54, 0.18);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.visit-visa-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  background: #0db4b9;
  transform: none;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .visit-visa-promo-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .visit-visa-promo-header {
    position: static;
  }
  .visit-visa-promo-title {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .visit-visa-promo-accent {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .visit-visa-promo-desc {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .visit-visa-card {
    min-height: 240px;
    padding: 24px 16px 20px;
  }
  .visit-visa-card-globe {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    font-size: 24px;
  }
}

/* Features */
.features-strip {
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.feature-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 28px 30px;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--color-light-bg);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  opacity: 0;
  animation: featureSlideUp 0.7s ease forwards;
}

.feature-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.feature-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.25s; }
.feature-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes featureSlideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.feature-card:last-child { border-right: none; }

.feature-card:hover {
  background: rgba(43, 169, 224, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 77, 142, 0.15);
}

.feature-card h3 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-dark); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.feature-card p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.feature-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background: #004D8E;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #fff;
}

/* About */
.about-section { background: var(--color-white); }

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

.about-images { position: relative; }

.img-main {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.img-main img { width: 100%; height: 380px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }

.img-overlay-card {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  right: -20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary));
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,77,142,0.25);
}

.img-overlay-card i { font-size: 20px; }

.img-secondary {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 4px solid var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

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

.about-content {
  position: relative;
  padding: 40px 50px 40px 50px;
  background: #003366;
}

.about-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: #004D8E;
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 0 100%, 100% 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-content > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-content .section-label,
.about-content .section-title,
.about-content .about-tagline,
.about-content .about-text,
.about-content .check-item {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.about-content .section-title::after {
  background: #fff;
}

.about-content .check-item i {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.about-content .btn-primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: #004D8E;
}

.about-content .btn-primary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  color: #003366;
}

.about-tagline {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-content .about-tagline .slogan-em {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.about-text {
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.about-checks {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
}

.check-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.check-item i { font-size: 15px; }

/* Stats */
.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  padding: 60px 20px;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 30px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.stat-card:last-child { border-right: none; }

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stat-value {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Our Global Network */
.global-network-section {
  padding: 60px 20px 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-light-bg) 0%, var(--color-white) 50%, var(--color-light-bg) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.global-network-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.global-network-header .section-title {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.global-network-subtitle {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.global-network-carousel-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.global-network-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 0;
}

.global-network-grid .branch-card {
  width: 140px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.global-network-swiper {
  padding: 16px 0;
  overflow: visible;
}

.global-network-swiper .swiper-slide {
  width: 140px;
}

.global-network-swiper.swiper-free-mode .swiper-wrapper {
  transition-timing-function: linear !important;
}

.branch-card {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.branch-card-inner {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 140px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(6, 27, 54, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.branch-card:hover .branch-card-inner {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0,77,142,0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.branch-img {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.branch-card:hover .branch-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.branch-name {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.carousel-fade {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 48px;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: none;
  display: none;
}

.carousel-fade-left {
  left: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, #2BA9E0, rgba(43, 169, 224, 0.6), transparent);
}

.carousel-fade-right {
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to left, #2BA9E0, rgba(43, 169, 224, 0.6), transparent);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .carousel-fade { width: 64px; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .global-network-grid .branch-card { width: 120px; }
  .global-network-swiper .swiper-slide { width: 120px; }
  .branch-card-inner { min-height: 120px; padding: 20px 12px; }
  .branch-img { width: 48px; height: 48px; }
  .branch-name { font-size: 13px; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .carousel-fade { width: 96px; }
  .global-network-grid .branch-card { width: 160px; }
  .global-network-swiper .swiper-slide { width: 160px; }
  .branch-card-inner { min-height: 150px; padding: 28px 20px; }
  .branch-img { width: 64px; height: 64px; }
  .branch-name { font-size: 15px; }
}

/* Why Choose Us */
.why-section {
  background: #2BA9E0;
  color: #fff;
}

.why-section .section-label,
.why-section .section-title,
.why-section p,
.why-section .why-item h4,
.why-section .why-item p {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.why-section .section-title::after {
  background: #fff;
}

.why-section .why-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.why-section .why-icon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
}

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

.why-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.why-item h4 { font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.why-item p { font-size: 13px; }

.why-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-image img { width: 100%; height: 460px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 16px; }

.experience-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 30px;
  left: 30px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary));
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 16px 24px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,77,142,0.25);
}

.exp-num { font-size: 36px; font-weight: 800; display: block; }
.exp-text { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* Testimonials */
.testimonials-section { background: var(--color-white); }

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: #2BA9E0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 77, 142, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 77, 142, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.testimonial-card .stars { color: #ffd700; margin-bottom: 14px; }

.testimonial-card .testimonial-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.testimonial-card .author-avatar {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: #004D8E;
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-card .author-name { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; }
.testimonial-card .author-role { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }

/* CTA */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-primary));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-content {
  padding: 50px 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 60px;
  flex: 1;
}

.cta-content h2 { font-size: 28px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cta-content p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

.btn-outline-white {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover { background: var(--color-dark); color: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-dark); }

.cta-image {
  width: 280px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: stretch;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; opacity: 0.7; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid, .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .img-secondary { display: none; }
  .cta-image { display: none; }
  .cta-content { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 20px; padding: 40px; }
  .hero { height: 500px; }
  .hero-slide { min-height: 500px; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .about-checks { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}