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   EDUCATION PAGE — LIGHT ARCHITECTURAL THEME (HOMEPAGE MATCH)
   Employment Express Verband LLP
   Theme Accent: ColorKit #222e40
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

:root {
  /* Core Palette with #222e40 Brand Accent */
  --bg-page:        #f8fafc;
  --bg-white:       #ffffff;
  --bg-card:        #ffffff;
  --bg-subtle:      #f1f5f9;
  --brand-navy:     #222e40;
  --brand-blue:     #2a394f;
  --brand-accent:   #222e40;
  --brand-coral:    #e74c3c;
  --brand-emerald:  #10b981;
  --brand-gold:     #d97706;

  /* Typography */
  --text-primary:   #0f172a;
  --text-secondary: #475569;
  --text-muted:     #64748b;

  /* Borders & Shadows */
  --border-subtle:  #e2e8f0;
  --border-light:   #cbd5e1;
  --border-focus:   #222e40;
  --shadow-sm:      0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md:      0 10px 25px -4px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.07), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg:      0 20px 45px -8px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.12), 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-3d:      0 30px 60px -12px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.18), 0 8px 24px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);

  /* Fonts */
  --font-heading:   'Inter Tight', 'Poppins', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-body:      'DM Sans', 'Inter', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono:      'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;

  --transition:     all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ─── Global Reset & Body ───────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color-scheme: light;
}

body.edu-page {
  margin: 0;
  background-color: var(--bg-page);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* ─── Scroll Progress Bar (#222e40) ─────────────────────── */
.edu-scroll-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: #222e40;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* ─── Particle Canvas ───────────────────────────────────── */
#edu-particle-canvas {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.55;
}

/* ─── Ambient Glow Blobs ─────────────────────────────────── */
.edu-ambient {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.edu-ambient__orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(120px);
  opacity: 0.35;
  animation: orbDrift 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.edu-ambient__orb--1 {
  width: 650px; height: 650px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.14), transparent 70%);
  top: -100px; left: -100px;
}
.edu-ambient__orb--2 {
  width: 550px; height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.08), transparent 70%);
  top: 40%; right: -120px;
  animation-duration: 26s;
  animation-delay: -6s;
}
.edu-ambient__orb--3 {
  width: 450px; height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.07), transparent 70%);
  bottom: 15%; left: 10%;
  animation-duration: 20s;
  animation-delay: -10s;
}
@keyframes orbDrift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
  50%  { transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.08); }
  100% { transform: translate(-30px, 20px) scale(0.95); }
}

/* ─── HERO SECTION ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.edu-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 94vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 130px 5% 90px;
  overflow: hidden;
  perspective: 1200px;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ─── 0. MINIMAL ARCHITECTURAL BACKGROUND ────────────────── */
.edu-hero__bg {
  display: none !important;

  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.edu-hero__bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 30%;
  opacity: 0.5 !important;
  filter: contrast(1.08) saturate(1.02);
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.edu-hero__bg-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 60%, rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.45) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) 100%);
}

/* Volumetric Atmospheric Light Beams */
.edu-hero__light-ray {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(55px);
  opacity: 0.7;
  z-index: 1;
}
.edu-hero__light-ray--left {
  top: -100px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 520px;
  height: 520px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.08) 0%, rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.02) 45%, transparent 70%);
  animation: lightRayBreathe 9s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
.edu-hero__light-ray--right {
  top: 10%;
  right: -80px;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.06) 0%, rgba(231, 76, 60, 0.03) 35%, transparent 70%);
  animation: lightRayBreathe 11s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}
@keyframes lightRayBreathe {
  0%   { transform: scale(0.92) translate(0, 0); opacity: 0.5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.08) translate(15px, 20px); opacity: 0.85; }
}

/* Organic Topographic Career Contours (Vector Elevation Curves) */
.edu-hero__topo {

  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease-out;
  will-change: transform;
}
.edu-topo-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Organic Wave Animations */
.topo-curve {
  transform-origin: center;
}
.topo-curve--1 { animation: topoWiggle1 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.topo-curve--2 { animation: topoWiggle2 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.topo-curve--3 { animation: topoWiggle1 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse; }
.topo-curve--4 { animation: topoWiggle2 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.topo-curve--5 { animation: topoWiggle1 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse; }
.topo-curve--6 { animation: topoWiggle2 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate; }
.topo-curve--7 { animation: topoWiggle1 19s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse; }

@keyframes topoWiggle1 {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0px) skewX(0deg); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-8px) skewX(0.8deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(6px) skewX(-0.6deg); }
}
@keyframes topoWiggle2 {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0px) skewX(0deg); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(10px) skewX(-0.7deg); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-7px) skewX(0.9deg); }
}


/* ─── TWO-COLUMN HERO ARCHITECTURE (WITH SIDE IMAGE) ─────── */
.edu-hero__container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 56px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Left Content Column */
.edu-hero__content {
  flex: 1 1 54%;
  max-width: 650px;
  text-align: left;
}

.edu-hero__content .edu-hero__eyebrow {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.edu-hero__content .edu-hero__h1 {
  text-align: left;
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.7rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.edu-hero__content .edu-hero__swoosh {
  margin: -6px 0 0;
}

.edu-hero__content .edu-hero__p {
  margin: 0 0 28px;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 100%;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.3vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

.edu-hero__content .edu-hero__btns {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}

.edu-hero__content .edu-hero__stats {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-top: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.edu-hero__content .edu-hero__stat {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  text-align: left;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.edu-hero__content .edu-hero__stat-num {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #222e40;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.edu-hero__content .edu-hero__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Right Visual Column (Indian Student Hero Card) */
.edu-hero__visual {
  flex: 1 1 46%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: heroLineFadeIn 1s 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.edu-hero__card-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.edu-hero__img-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -12px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.18), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: #ffffff;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.edu-hero__main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.edu-hero__card-wrap:hover .edu-hero__main-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.edu-hero__sheen {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22) 0%, transparent 50%, rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.06) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating Ambient Milestone Chips */
.edu-hero__floating-chip {
  position: absolute;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.14), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  z-index: 4;
  animation: eduFloatChip 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.edu-hero__floating-chip i {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.06);
  color: #222e40;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.edu-hero__floating-chip strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Inter Tight', sans-serif);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.edu-hero__floating-chip span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.edu-hero__chip--top {
  top: -16px;
  right: -16px;
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.edu-hero__chip--bottom {
  bottom: -16px;
  left: -16px;
  animation-delay: -3s;
}

@keyframes eduFloatChip {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for 2-Column Hero */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .edu-hero__container {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 44px;
  }
  .edu-hero__content {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .edu-hero__content .edu-hero__eyebrow {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .edu-hero__content .edu-hero__h1 {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .edu-hero__content .edu-hero__swoosh {
    margin: -6px auto 0;
  }
  .edu-hero__content .edu-hero__p {
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .edu-hero__content .edu-hero__btns {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .edu-hero__content .edu-hero__stats {
    margin: 0 auto;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .edu-hero__card-wrap {
    max-width: 480px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .edu-hero__content .edu-hero__stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 440px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .edu-hero__content .edu-hero__stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 280px;
  }
  .edu-hero__chip--top {
    right: 0px;
    top: -12px;
  }
  .edu-hero__chip--bottom {
    left: 0px;
    bottom: -12px;
  }
  .edu-hero__floating-chip {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .edu-hero__floating-chip i {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .edu-hero__floating-chip strong {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .edu-hero__floating-chip span {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
}

.edu-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Hero Eyebrow Tagline (Unboxed Badge Style Removed) */
.edu-hero__badge,
.edu-hero__eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  white-space: nowrap;
  gap: 10px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: none;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease both;
}

.edu-hero__sep {
  color: rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.35);
  font-weight: 400;
  user-select: none;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Highlighted UGC Approved */
.edu-hero__ugc-highlight {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Hero Headline Typography with Multi-Layer Stagger & Shimmer */
.edu-hero__h1 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.8vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.14;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.04), 0 14px 30px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.06);
}

.edu-hero__line {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
}

.edu-hero__line--1 {
  color: #0f172a;
  animation: heroLineFadeIn 0.8s 0.1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.edu-hero__line--2 {
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 4px 0 6px;
  animation: heroLineFadeIn 0.9s 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.edu-hero__shimmer {
  font-style: normal;
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #222e40 0%, #1e40af 35%, #222e40 65%, #e74c3c 100%);
  background-size: 260% auto;
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  animation: textShimmerFlow 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

@keyframes textShimmerFlow {
  0%   { background-position: 0% 50%; }
  50%  { background-position: 100% 50%; }
  100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* Organic Underline Swoosh beneath Lead Tomorrow */
.edu-hero__swoosh {
  display: block;
  width: min(100%, 280px);
  height: 18px;
  margin: -6px auto 0;
  overflow: visible;
}
.edu-hero__swoosh path {
  stroke-dasharray: 280;
  stroke-dashoffset: 280;
  animation: swooshDraw 1.4s 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
}
@keyframes swooshDraw {
  to { stroke-dashoffset: 0; }
}

.edu-hero__line--3 {
  font-size: 0.92em;
  margin-top: 4px;
  animation: heroLineFadeIn 1s 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

.edu-hero__line-prefix {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.82em;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-right: 8px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.edu-hero__brand-name {
  color: #222e40;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #222e40 0%, #161e29 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

@keyframes heroLineFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.edu-hero__p {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.18rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s 0.3s ease both;
}

/* Hero Buttons */
.edu-hero__btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s 0.45s ease both;
}

.edu-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  background: #222e40 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.25);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.edu-btn-primary:hover {
  background: #18212e !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.edu-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #222e40;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.edu-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-color: #222e40;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  color: #222e40;
}

/* 3D Bento Telemetry Cards */
.edu-hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 55px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.9s 0.6s ease both;
}
.edu-hero__stat {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 30px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.edu-hero__stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotateX(6deg);
  border-color: #222e40;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-3d);
}
.edu-hero__stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #222e40;
  display: block;
}
.edu-hero__stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ─── SECTION ARCHITECTURE ──────────────────────────────── */
.edu-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 100px 5%;
}
.edu-section--alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}
.edu-section--white {
  background-color: var(--bg-white);
}

.edu-section__head {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.edu-section__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #222e40;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 0;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.edu-section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.edu-section__title span {
  color: #222e40;
}
.edu-section__sub {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.edu-divider {
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background: #222e40;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin: 18px auto 0;
}

/* ─── REVEAL ANIMATIONS ─────────────────────────────────── */
.edu-reveal,
.edu-reveal-left,
.edu-reveal-right,
.edu-reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.edu-reveal { transform: translateY(30px); }
.edu-reveal-left { transform: translateX(-35px); }
.edu-reveal-right { transform: translateX(35px); }
.edu-reveal-scale { transform: scale(0.92); }

.edu-reveal.is-visible,
.edu-reveal-left.is-visible,
.edu-reveal-right.is-visible,
.edu-reveal-scale.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(0) scale(1);
}

.edu-stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.04s; }
.edu-stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.edu-stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.12s; }
.edu-stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.edu-stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.edu-stagger-6 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.edu-stagger-7 { transition-delay: 0.28s; }
.edu-stagger-8 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.edu-stagger-9 { transition-delay: 0.36s; }
.edu-stagger-10 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }
.edu-stagger-11 { transition-delay: 0.44s; }
.edu-stagger-12 { transition-delay: 0.48s; }

/* ─── ARCHITECTURAL COURSE DIRECTORY (List of Programmes) ─── */
.edu-courses-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.edu-tab-btn {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.edu-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: #222e40;
  color: #222e40;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.edu-tab-btn.is-active {
  background: #222e40;
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: #222e40;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.2);
}

.edu-courses-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 20px;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.edu-course-card {
  flex: 0 1 275px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 295px;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 24px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 140px;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.edu-course-card.is-filtered-out {
  display: none !important;
}

.edu-course-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: #222e40;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.edu-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.25);
}

.edu-course-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.edu-course-card__code {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #222e40;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.edu-course-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.edu-course-card__meta {
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: 10px;
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-subtle);
}

.edu-course-card__meta i {
  color: #10b981;
}

/* ─── 3D CERTIFICATION STAGE WITH CENTER PRESENTER ──────── */
.edu-cert-stage {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 24px;
  max-width: 1260px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  perspective: 1400px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.edu-cert-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 44px 34px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.edu-cert-card--highlight {
  border: 2px solid #222e40;
}

/* Left Card: 3D Sideways Tilt towards User */
.edu-cert-card--left {
  flex: 1 1 360px;
  max-width: 390px;
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(16deg) rotateX(2deg) translateZ(-15px);
  transform-origin: right center;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
  box-shadow: -15px 20px 40px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.1), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.edu-cert-card--left:hover {
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(0deg) translateY(-12px) translateZ(30px);
  box-shadow: -20px 30px 60px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.18);
  border-color: #222e40;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Right Card: 3D Sideways Tilt towards User */
.edu-cert-card--right {
  flex: 1 1 360px;
  max-width: 390px;
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(-16deg) rotateX(2deg) translateZ(-15px);
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.5s ease, border-color 0.5s ease;
  box-shadow: 15px 20px 40px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.1), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}
.edu-cert-card--right:hover {
  transform: perspective(1200px) rotateY(0deg) translateY(-12px) translateZ(30px);
  box-shadow: 20px 30px 60px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.18);
  border-color: #222e40;
  z-index: 10;
}

/* Center Animated Human Presenter */
.edu-cert-presenter {
  flex: 0 0 280px;
  width: 280px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  text-align: center;
}

.presenter-character-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 260px;
  height: 380px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
}

.presenter-character-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 30px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.22));
  transform-origin: center bottom;
}

@keyframes presenterFloating {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  }
}

/* 3D Hologram Pedestal Ground Rings */
.presenter-hologram-rings {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 220px;
  height: 80px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.holo-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: rotateX(74deg);
}

.holo-ring--1 {
  border: 2px solid rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.2);
  animation: holoSpin 8s linear infinite;
}

.holo-ring--2 {
  inset: 12px;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.45);
  animation: holoSpin 12s linear infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes holoSpin {
  from { transform: rotateX(74deg) rotateZ(0deg); }
  to   { transform: rotateX(74deg) rotateZ(360deg); }
}

/* Dynamic Pointing Indicators */
.presenter-pointer {
  position: absolute;
  top: 48%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.2);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #222e40;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.12);
  z-index: 8;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.presenter-pointer.pointer-left {
  left: -24px;
  animation: pointToLeft 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.presenter-pointer.pointer-right {
  right: -24px;
  animation: pointToRight 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pointToLeft {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.12); }
  50%      { transform: translateX(-14px); box-shadow: -8px 10px 26px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.22); }
}

@keyframes pointToRight {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.12); }
  50%      { transform: translateX(14px); box-shadow: 8px 10px 26px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.22); }
}

.pointer-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #222e40;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.presenter-tag-pill {
  margin-top: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #222e40;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Stacking */
@media (max-width: 1040px) {
  .edu-cert-stage {
    flex-direction: column;
    perspective: none;
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .edu-cert-presenter {
    order: -1;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .presenter-character-wrap {
    height: 300px;
  }
  .presenter-pointer.pointer-left { left: 10px; }
  .presenter-pointer.pointer-right { right: 10px; }
  .edu-cert-card--left,
  .edu-cert-card--right {
    transform: none !important;
    max-width: 540px;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.edu-cert-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px; right: 24px;
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-mono);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #fde68a;
}

.edu-cert-card__icon {
  width: 58px; height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #222e40;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.25);
}

.edu-cert-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #222e40;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.edu-cert-card__meta {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.edu-cert-card__meta li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.edu-cert-card__meta li i {
  color: #222e40;
  font-size: 1rem;
  width: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS (3D Book Opening Experience) ── */
.edu-book-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  perspective: 2000px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  position: relative;
  padding: 24px 8px;
}

/* 3D Book Spine Center Fold */
.edu-book-spine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  bottom: 15px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) 0%, rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.22) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) 100%);
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.08);
  z-index: 3;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.8s ease 0.3s;
}

.edu-book-container.is-book-open .edu-book-spine {
  opacity: 1;
}

.edu-prog-block {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 44px 38px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 2.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.85, 0.25, 1), box-shadow 2.4s ease, opacity 1.8s ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Left Page: Opens to the left (slower, majestic page turn) */
.edu-book-page--left {
  transform-origin: right center;
  transform: rotateY(85deg) translateZ(-60px);
  opacity: 0;
  box-shadow: inset -20px 0 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09), 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 2.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.85, 0.25, 1), box-shadow 2.4s ease, opacity 1.8s ease;
}

/* Right Page: Opens to the right (slower, gentle stagger) */
.edu-book-page--right {
  transform-origin: left center;
  transform: rotateY(-85deg) translateZ(-60px);
  opacity: 0;
  box-shadow: inset 20px 0 35px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.09), 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 2.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.85, 0.25, 1) 0.18s, box-shadow 2.6s ease 0.18s, opacity 2s ease 0.18s;
}

/* Scrolled Into View: Realistic Slow Book Unfolding */
.edu-book-container.is-book-open .edu-book-page--left {
  transform: rotateY(4deg) translateZ(0);
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: -16px 24px 50px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.1), inset -8px 0 20px -6px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.05);
}

.edu-book-container.is-book-open .edu-book-page--right {
  transform: rotateY(-4deg) translateZ(0);
  opacity: 1;
  box-shadow: 16px 24px 50px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.1), inset 8px 0 20px -6px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.05);
}

/* Page Turn Hover Dynamics (Quick responsive feedback once opened) */
.edu-book-container.is-book-open .edu-book-page--left:hover {
  transform: rotateY(0deg) translateY(-8px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: -22px 36px 65px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.18);
  border-color: #222e40;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.edu-book-container.is-book-open .edu-book-page--right:hover {
  transform: rotateY(0deg) translateY(-8px) scale(1.015);
  box-shadow: 22px 36px 65px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.18);
  border-color: #222e40;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* Elegant Corner Fold Detail */
.book-corner-fold {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 50%, rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.08) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.edu-book-page--left .book-corner-fold {
  left: 0;
  border-top-right-radius: 6px;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.edu-book-page--right .book-corner-fold {
  right: 0;
  border-top-left-radius: 6px;
}

.edu-prog-block__icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #222e40;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.edu-prog-block__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #222e40;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.edu-prog-block__text {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin: 0 0 14px;
}
.edu-prog-block__text strong {
  color: #222e40;
}

/* ─── WHY CHOOSE US (3D Depth Feature Cards) ────────────── */
.edu-features-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: stretch;
  gap: 26px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.edu-feat-card {
  flex: 0 1 360px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  min-width: 280px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 38px 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.edu-feat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotateX(4deg);
  border-color: #222e40;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}


.edu-feat-card__icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: #222e40;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.edu-feat-card:hover .edu-feat-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
}

.edu-feat-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #222e40;
  margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.edu-feat-card__text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ─── FOOTER CTA WAVE BANNER THEME OVERRIDE ─────────── */
.footer-cta-banner {
  background: #222e40 !important;
}
.footer-cta-banner::before {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.4) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
}

/* ─── FOOTER OVERSIZED BRAND TEXT COLOR (#222e40) ───────── */
.footer-video-giant-text {
  color: #222e40 !important;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: #222e40 !important;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 15px 30px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.15)) !important;
}
@media (min-width: 769px) {
  .footer-video-giant-text {
    transform: translateY(-1cm);
  }
  .footer-video-giant-wrapper:hover .footer-video-giant-text {
    transform: translateY(-1cm) scale(1.01);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer-video-giant-text {
    transform: none !important;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 6.7vw, 2.75rem) !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-video-giant-text {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 6.6vw, 1.85rem) !important;
  }
}

/* ─── DESKTOP NAVBAR CONTACT BUTTON PILL (#222e40) ───────── */
@media (min-width: 1101px) {
  .nav-links > li:last-child > .nav-link {
    background: #222e40 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.25) !important;
  }
  .nav-links > li:last-child > .nav-link:hover {
    background: #18212e !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(34, 46, 64, 0.35) !important;
  }
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .edu-book-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    perspective: none;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .edu-book-spine {
    display: none;
  }
  .edu-book-page--left,
  .edu-book-page--right {
    transform: none !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md) !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .edu-course-tag {
    flex: 0 1 170px;
    min-width: 140px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .edu-hero {
    padding: 110px 5% 60px;
  }
  .edu-hero__eyebrow {
    font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 3.2vw, 0.82rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  .edu-hero__stats {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .edu-hero__stat {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    flex: 1 1 42%;
  }
  .edu-section {
    padding: 70px 5%;
  }
  .edu-cert-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .edu-course-card {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .edu-hero__eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    gap: 6px;
  }
}

/* ─── UNIVERSITY PARTNERS MARQUEE SECTION ───────────────── */
.edu-partners-section {
  padding: 85px 0 95px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.edu-marquee-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 15px 0;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 10%, black 90%, transparent);
}

.edu-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: eduMarqueeScroll 38s linear infinite;
}

.edu-marquee-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

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

.edu-partner-logo-item {
  width: 155px;
  height: 80px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.edu-partner-logo-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: #222e40;
}

.edu-partner-logo-item img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  filter: grayscale(20%);
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.edu-partner-logo-item:hover img {
  filter: grayscale(0%);
}

/* ─── SUPPRESS UNNECESSARY BADGES ───────────────────────── */
.edu-cert-badge,
.presenter-tag-pill {
  display: none !important;
}