:root {
    --primary-color: #3b82f6;
    --primary-dark: #2563eb;
    --secondary-color: #f59e0b;
    --secondary-dark: #d97706;
    --dark-bg: #0f172a;
    --darker-bg: #020617;
    --light-bg: #f8fafc;
    --text-main: #334155;
    --text-muted: #64748b;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --transition: all 0.3s ease;
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    background-color: var(--white);
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1e293b;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

h1 {
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

.container {
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 60px 0;
}

.bg-light {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
}

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

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.section-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

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

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 15px 35px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.btn-block {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
}

.mt-4 {
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Header Navbar */
.main-header {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    padding: 15px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo img {
    height: 45px;
    width: auto;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

.nav-links a {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

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

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 180px 0 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-bg), var(--darker-bg));
    color: var(--white);
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: url('../images/hero_bg.png');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.3;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.hero-text h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-text p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

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

/* Gateway Section */
.gateway-section {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gateway-container {
    display: flex;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-radius: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    margin-top: -50px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.gateway-form-col {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 40px;
    background: var(--white);
}

.gateway-form-col h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.gateway-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    width: 100%;
}

.form-row.half-width>div {
    flex: 1;
}

.gateway-form label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
}

.gateway-form label .required {
    color: #ef4444;
}

.gateway-form input,
.gateway-form select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    background: var(--white);
}

.gateway-form select {
    appearance: none;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;charset=US-ASCII,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20width%3D%22292.4%22%20height%3D%22292.4%22%3E%3Cpath%20fill%3D%22%2364748b%22%20d%3D%22M287%2069.4a17.6%2017.6%200%200%200-13-5.4H18.4c-5%200-9.3%201.8-12.9%205.4A17.6%2017.6%200%200%200%200%2082.2c0%205%201.8%209.3%205.4%2012.9l128%20127.9c3.6%203.6%207.8%205.4%2012.8%205.4s9.2-1.8%2012.8-5.4L287%2095c3.5-3.5%205.4-7.8%205.4-12.8%200-5-1.9-9.2-5.5-12.8z%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: right 15px top 50%;
    background-size: 12px auto;
}

.phone-input {
    display: flex;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.phone-input .country-code {
    background: #f8fafc;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border-right: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.phone-input input {
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.no-label-select {
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.btn-submit-purple {
    background: #4a00e0;
    color: white;
    border: none;
    padding: 15px 30px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    margin-top: 10px;
    width: fit-content;
    transition: background 0.3s;
}

.btn-submit-purple:hover {
    background: #3c00b3;
}

/* Right Col */
.gateway-cards-col {
    flex: 1;
    background: #151a30;
    /* Dark blue */
    padding: 40px;
    color: white;
}

.gateway-cards-col h2 {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: white;
}

.gateway-cards-col h3 {
    color: white;
}

.gateway-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.gateway-card {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 30px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.3s, background 0.3s;
}

.gateway-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gateway-card .icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    display: block;
}

.gateway-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.gateway-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gateway-container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

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

/* Trust Partners */
.trust-partners {
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
}

.trust-heading {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.trust-heading strong {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--darker-bg);
}

.partner-logos-container {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 5px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.partner-logos-container::before,
.partner-logos-container::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 80px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.partner-logos-container::before {
    left: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.partner-logos-container::after {
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to left, rgba(255, 255, 255, 1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.partner-logos-track {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    /* gap: 15px; */
    /* padding-right: 15px; */
    width: max-content;
    animation: scroll-logos 30s linear infinite;
}

.partner-logos-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.partner-img {
    height: 100px;
    object-fit: contain;
    width: 160px;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.partner-img:hover {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    opacity: 1;
}

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

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* Languages Section */
.language-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.title-separator {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.title-separator .dot {
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background-color: #6a9c00;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.title-separator .line {
    width: 50px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #6a9c00;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.language-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.language-card-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.lang-flag-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    flex: 1 1 160px;
    max-width: 220px;
    transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.lang-flag-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.lang-flag-img-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 140px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.lang-flag-content {
    padding: 20px;
    text-align: left;
}

.lang-flag-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.lang-flag-content p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Global Futures Section */
.global-futures-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
}

.global-futures-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.global-futures-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.global-futures-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.stat-card {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: #f2f7e6;
    border-left: 6px solid #6a9c00;
}

.stat-card.stat-blue {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    border-left-color: #1e40af;
}

.stat-card.stat-green {
    background: #f2f7e6;
    border-left-color: #6a9c00;
}

.stat-value {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.stat-card.stat-green .stat-value {
    color: #6a9c00;
}

.stat-card.stat-blue .stat-value {
    color: #1e40af;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.global-futures-image {
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.global-futures-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .global-futures-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* Top Countries */
.country-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
    grid-auto-rows: 250px;
}

.country-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.country-card:hover .country-overlay {
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.country-card:hover h3 {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.country-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.country-overlay h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.country-card:nth-child(1) {
    grid-column: span 6;
}

.country-card:nth-child(2) {
    grid-column: span 6;
}

.country-card:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: span 4;
}

.country-card:nth-child(4) {
    grid-column: span 4;
}

.country-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 4;
}

/* Why Choose Us */
.why-konversa-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.why-konversa-image {
    flex: 1;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.why-konversa-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 30px 0;
}

.why-konversa-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.why-title-underline {
    width: 70px;
    height: 5px;
    background-color: #6a9c00;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.why-desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.why-cards-slider-container {
    width: 100%;
}

.why-cards-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    padding-bottom: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.why-cards-row::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.why-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 10px);
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    border: 1px solid #94a3b8;
    /* solid outline border */
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.why-card-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.why-card-header i {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #1e3a8a;
}

.why-card-header h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.why-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.carousel-dots .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #a1a1aa;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.carousel-dots .dot.active {
    background-color: #3f3f46;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .why-konversa-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* Study Abroad Banner */
.study-abroad-banner {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}

.banner-content {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.banner-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.banner-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

.btn-green {
    background-color: #6a9c00;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 15px 35px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: background-color 0.3s;
    border: none;
}

.btn-green:hover {
    background-color: #557c00;
    color: var(--white);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .banner-content h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

/* Founder */
.founder-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.founder-info-new {
    flex: 1.2;
}

.founder-info-new h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.founder-info-new>p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.founder-signature {
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.founder-signature .name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.founder-signature .credential {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.founder-image-new {
    flex: 1;
}

.founder-image-new img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .founder-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
    }
}

/* Process Guide */
.process-section {
    background-color: #0f172a;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.process-header {
    margin-bottom: 80px;
}

.process-tag {
    display: block;
    color: #6a9c00;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.process-header h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.process-header .highlight-green {
    color: #6a9c00;
}

.process-header p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

.process-timeline {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* The continuous timeline line */
.process-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 12.5%;
    right: 12.5%;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    z-index: 0;
}

.timeline-line {
    display: none;
    /* Hide old timeline line */
}

.process-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.process-card {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.process-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background-color: #0f172a;
    border: 2px solid #6a9c00;
    color: #6a9c00;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.process-card:hover .process-icon {
    background-color: #6a9c00;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.process-number {
    font-size: 6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: -1;
    pointer-events: none;
    line-height: 1;
}

.process-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.process-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .process-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .timeline-line {
        display: none;
    }
}

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

/* Journey Section */
.journey-section {
    background-color: #0f172a;
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: 600px;
}

.journey-image {
    flex: 0 0 40%;
    position: relative;
}

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

.journey-content-wrapper {
    flex: 0 0 60%;
    padding: 100px 80px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.journey-header {
    max-width: 800px;
}

.journey-header h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.journey-underline {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #6a9c00;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.journey-header p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    max-width: 750px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.journey-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1000px;
}

.journey-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 4px solid transparent;
}

.journey-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 10px -5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    border-top-color: #6a9c00;
}

.journey-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background: #f1f5f9;
    color: #6a9c00;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-icon {
    background: #6a9c00;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.journey-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: #0f172a;
}

.journey-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .journey-content-wrapper {
        padding: 60px 40px;
    }

    .journey-cards {
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .journey-section {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .journey-image {
        flex: auto;
        height: 350px;
    }

    .journey-content-wrapper {
        padding: 60px 20px;
    }

    .journey-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* CTA */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
    padding: 80px 0;
    color: var(--white);
}

.cta-section h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cta-section p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Reviews */
.review-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.review-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.stars {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.review-card p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.reviewer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.reviewer img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.reviewer h4 {
    color: var(--dark-bg);
}

.reviewer span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Blog */
.blog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.blog-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.blog-img {
    height: 220px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.blog-content {
    padding: 30px;
}

.blog-category {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.blog-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.blog-content h3 a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.blog-content p {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.read-more {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.read-more:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Footer */
.main-footer {
    background-color: var(--darker-bg);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 80px 0 20px;
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
}

.footer-col p {
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
}

.social-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--white);
}

.social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-col ul li i {
    margin-right: 10px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #94a3b8;
}

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

    .hero-content,
    .why-us-content,
    .founder-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .hero-text h1 {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }

    .country-card:nth-child(1),
    .country-card:nth-child(2),
    .country-card:nth-child(3),
    .country-card:nth-child(4),
    .country-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: span 6;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    .nav-links,
    .navbar .btn {
        display: none;
        /* simple mobile menu hiding for now */
    }

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

    .country-card:nth-child(1),
    .country-card:nth-child(2),
    .country-card:nth-child(3),
    .country-card:nth-child(4),
    .country-card:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: span 12;
    }

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

/* Language Learning Page Specific CSS */
.hero-glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 60px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Journey Guide Section - Premium Refinement */
.journey-guide-section {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.journey-guide-top {
    display: flex;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.journey-guide-heading {
    flex: 1.2;
}

.journey-guide-heading h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.journey-guide-desc {
    flex: 0.8;
    position: relative;
}

.journey-guide-desc::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -40px;
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    width: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary-color), #6a9c00);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.journey-guide-desc p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}

.journey-guide-bottom {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 50px;
}

.guide-col {
    padding: 40px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.guide-col::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transition: width 0.4s ease;
}

.guide-col:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.guide-col:hover::before {
    width: 100%;
}

.guide-col:hover .icon-box-green {
    background: #6a9c00;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.guide-col h4 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.guide-col p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .journey-guide-top {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
        padding-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .journey-guide-desc::before {
        display: none;
    }

    .journey-guide-bottom {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
}

.why-learn-section.bg-light {
    background-color: #f8fafc !important;
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.why-learn-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
}

/* Updated Why Learn Card Styles - Premium Refinement */
.why-learn-item.premium-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 50px 40px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    text-align: left;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.6);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.why-learn-item.premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border-color: transparent;
}

.why-learn-item.premium-card::before {
    display: none;
}

.icon-box-green {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    background: rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.08);
    color: #6a9c00;
    font-size: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.why-learn-item.premium-card:hover .icon-box-green {
    background: #6a9c00;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.2);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-learn-item.premium-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.why-learn-item.premium-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Premium Dark Proficiency Section */
.premium-dark-bg {
    background: #0f172a;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 120px 0;
}

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

.glow-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.orb-1 {
    top: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.15);
    /* Konversa green glow */
}

.orb-2 {
    bottom: -150px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    /* subtle blue glow */
}

.text-white {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.prof-tabs-wrapper-dark {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 50px auto 0;
}

.prof-tabs-nav-pills {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.prof-pill-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.prof-pill-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.prof-pill-btn.active {
    background: #6a9c00;
    border-color: #6a9c00;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.3);
}

.pill-sub {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.prof-glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 60px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.prof-pane {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeInScale 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1) forwards;
    width: 100%;
}

.prof-pane.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInScale {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.98) translateY(10px);
    }

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

.prof-pane-inner-dark {
    display: flex;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
}

.prof-icon-glow {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.2), rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.3);
    color: #6a9c00;
    border-radius: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 20px rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.1), 0 10px 30px rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.15);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.prof-icon-glow::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px;
    right: -5px;
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
    background: #6a9c00;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6a9c00;
}

.prof-text-dark h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.prof-text-dark p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .prof-pane-inner-dark {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 30px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .prof-glass-card {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
}

/* Enroll/Form Section */
.enroll-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.enroll-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.enroll-content {
    flex: 1.2;
    padding: 80px 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #1e1b4b 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.enroll-content::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.enroll-content h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.2;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.enroll-content p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.enroll-benefits {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.enroll-benefits li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 15px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #f1f5f9;
}

.enroll-benefits li i {
    color: #38bdf8;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.enroll-form-box {
    flex: 0.8;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 60px 50px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.enroll-form-box h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: var(--dark-bg);
}

.premium-form .form-row {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.premium-form .form-group {
    flex: 1;
    width: 100%;
}

.premium-form .form-group label {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.premium-form .form-group input,
.premium-form .form-group select {
    background: #f8fafc;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.premium-form .form-group input:focus,
.premium-form .form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.1);
    outline: none;
}

.premium-form .btn-block {
    padding: 16px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-top: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

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

    .enroll-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .enroll-form-box {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }

    .enroll-content {
        padding: 40px 20px;
    }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Learn German Page - Premium International Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Premium Split Hero */
.german-hero {
    background: #0f172a;
    min-height: 80vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.german-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 140%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.15) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0) 70%);
    z-index: 0;
}

.german-hero-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    z-index: 1;
    position: relative;
    padding: 110px 20px 100px;
}

.german-hero-content {
    flex: 1;
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.hero-badge i {
    color: #ffd700;
}

.german-hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.text-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a3e635, #6a9c00);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.german-hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.german-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.mobile-hero-actions {
    display: none !important;
}

.shadow-green {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.3);
}

.german-hero-visual {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 500px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-visual-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.2), rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.05));
    border: 1px solid rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.3);
    animation: pulseGlow 8s infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }

    100% {
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.05);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(163, 230, 53, 0.4), rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.1));
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-main-img {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 115%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: bottom center;
    border-radius: 0 0 999px 999px;
}

.glass-stat-card {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 20px 25px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.2);
    color: #a3e635;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.stat-info span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
}

.card-1 {
    top: 10%;
    right: -15%;
    z-index: 0;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.card-2 {
    top: 45%;
    left: 0;
    animation-delay: -2s;
}

.card-3 {
    bottom: 10%;
    right: 20%;
    animation-delay: -4s;
}

@keyframes float {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px);
    }
}

/* 2. Bento Box Features */
.bento-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.bento-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: minmax(250px, auto);
    gap: 24px;
}

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

.bento-card {
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.bento-content {
    padding: 40px;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.bento-wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.bento-tall {
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.bento-square {
    grid-column: span 1;
}

.bento-dark {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: var(--white);
}

.bento-dark h3,
.bento-dark h4 {
    color: var(--white);
}

.bento-green {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6a9c00, #4d7a00);
    color: var(--white);
}

.bento-white {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.bento-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #6a9c00;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.bento-icon-light {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.bento-icon-green {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: #a3e635;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.bento-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.bento-card p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.8;
    margin: 0;
}

.bento-flex-row {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

/* 3. Sticky Storytelling Section */
.german-story-section {
    background: #0f172a;
    padding: 100px 0;
    color: var(--white);
}

.story-container {
    display: flex;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.story-left {
    flex: 0 0 45%;
    position: sticky;
    top: 150px;
}

.story-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #a3e635;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.story-left h2 {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.story-left p {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.story-right {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 40px;
}

.story-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 50px 40px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.story-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border-color: rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.4);
}

.story-num {
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #6a9c00;
    line-height: 1;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.story-text h4 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.story-text p {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* 4. CEFR Progression Journey */
.german-journey-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* 4. Pricing Cards Section */
.pricing-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.pricing-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.pricing-header h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pricing-header span {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.pricing-price {
    margin: 25px 0 10px;
}

.pricing-price h3 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: center;
}

.pricing-price h3 .currency {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
    margin-right: 2px;
}

.pricing-price h3 .suffix {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.original-price {
    color: #ef4444;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.strikethrough {
    text-decoration: line-through;
}

.pricing-card hr {
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    margin: 10px 0 15px;
}

.pricing-body {
    flex-grow: 1;
    text-align: left;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.pricing-body p {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.btn-purple {
    background-color: #191346;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-block;
    width: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-purple:hover {
    background-color: #120e33;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(25, 19, 70, 0.25);
}

/* Media Queries for New Sections */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .german-hero-container {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .german-hero-content h1 {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

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

    .bento-wide {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .bento-tall {
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .story-container {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .story-left h2 {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .german-hero-container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 120px 20px 60px;
        gap: 20px;
    }

    .german-hero-content p {
        margin: 0 auto 40px;
    }

    .german-hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .desktop-hero-actions {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .mobile-hero-actions {
        display: flex !important;
        width: 100%;
        margin-top: 40px;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .german-hero-visual {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 400px;
        margin-top: 0;
    }

    .story-container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .story-left {
        position: static;
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

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

    .hero-image-wrapper {
        width: 320px;
        height: 320px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .card-1 { right: -5%; top: 0%; }
    .card-2 { left: -5%; top: 40%; }
    .card-3 { right: 5%; bottom: 0%; }
}

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

    .bento-wide {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .story-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }

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

    .hero-image-wrapper {
        width: 250px;
        height: 250px;
    }

    .glass-stat-card {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        gap: 8px;
    }

    .stat-icon {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .stat-info h4 {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .stat-info span {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .card-1 { right: -5%; top: -5%; }
    .card-2 { left: -5%; top: 35%; }
    .card-3 { right: 0%; bottom: -5%; }

    .cefr-level-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        align-items: center !important;
        padding: 25px !important;
    }
}

/* 5. Enrollment Form Section */
.enroll-section {
    background: #0f172a;
    color: var(--white);
}

.enroll-section .gateway-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.enroll-section .gateway-copy-col {
    flex: 1;
}

.gateway-copy-col h2 {
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.gateway-copy-col p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.gateway-features {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

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

.gateway-feature-item i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #a3e635;
    background: rgba(163, 230, 53, 0.1);
    padding: 15px;
    border-radius: 12px;
}

.gateway-feature-item h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--white);
}

.gateway-feature-item p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin: 0;
}

.enroll-section .gateway-form-col {
    flex: 1;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
}

.enroll-section .gateway-cards-col {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 40px;
    color: #0f172a;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.gateway-form .form-row {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.gateway-form .half-width {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.gateway-form .half-width>div {
    flex: 1;
}

.gateway-form label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.gateway-form input,
.gateway-form select,
.gateway-form textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: #f8fafc;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gateway-form input:focus,
.gateway-form select:focus,
.gateway-form textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: #6a9c00;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(106, 156, 0, 0.1);
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* Form Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .gateway-container {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* 6. FAQ Section */
.faq-section {
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-item details {
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-item summary {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    list-style: none;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}

.faq-item summary:hover {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.faq-item summary::after {
    content: '\f067';
    /* fa-plus */
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #6a9c00;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item details[open] summary::after {
    content: '\f068';
    /* fa-minus */
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-item details[open] summary {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.faq-content {
    padding: 24px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gateway-form .half-width {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
    }
}