/* ============================================================
   UK Assignment Assistance — Main Stylesheet
   Theme: Professional Academic | Teal + Navy + Gold
   ============================================================ */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Merriweather:wght@700;900&display=swap');

/* ---- CSS Custom Properties ---- */
:root {
  --primary:       #0e4d6e;   /* Deep Teal-Navy    */
  --primary-dark:  #092f44;
  --primary-light: #1a7ca1;
  --accent:        #d4a017;   /* Academic Gold     */
  --accent-light:  #f0bc2e;
  --teal:          #0fa89a;   /* Vibrant Teal      */
  --teal-light:    #14c4b4;
  --secondary:     #e3f4f8;   /* Soft Teal Tint    */
  --success:       #198754;
  --text-dark:     #071d2c;
  --text-body:     #2d4a5a;
  --text-muted:    #5f7d8e;
  --bg-light:      #f5fafc;
  --bg-white:      #ffffff;
  --border:        #cce5ef;
  --shadow-sm:     0 2px 12px rgba(14,77,110,.09);
  --shadow-md:     0 6px 28px rgba(14,77,110,.15);
  --shadow-lg:     0 16px 56px rgba(14,77,110,.2);
  --radius-sm:     8px;
  --radius-md:     14px;
  --radius-lg:     24px;
  --transition:    all 0.32s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
  --font-main:     'Inter', sans-serif;
  --font-heading:  'Merriweather', serif;
}

/* ---- Reset & Base ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-main);
  color: var(--text-body);
  background: var(--bg-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; transition: var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }

/* ---- Preloader ---- */
#preloader {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
  transition: opacity .5s ease, visibility .5s ease;
}
#preloader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.preloader-inner { text-align: center; color: #fff; }
.preloader-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
.preloader-logo span { color: #fff; }
.preloader-spinner {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-top-color: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin .85s linear infinite;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ---- Scroll-to-top ---- */
#scrollTop {
  position: fixed; bottom: 28px; right: 28px;
  width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: var(--teal); color: #fff;
  border: none; border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 888;
}
#scrollTop.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
#scrollTop:hover { background: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ============================================================ NAVIGATION ============================================================ */
.navbar-ukaa {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 0; position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar-ukaa .navbar-brand { padding: 12px 0; }
.brand-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
.brand-logo .logo-icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-logo .logo-text { line-height: 1.15; }
.brand-logo .logo-text .name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: .98rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--primary); display: block;
}
.brand-logo .logo-text .tagline {
  font-size: .63rem; color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-transform: uppercase; display: block;
}
.navbar-ukaa .nav-link {
  color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  font-weight: 500; font-size: .88rem;
  padding: 8px 13px !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar-ukaa .nav-link:hover,
.navbar-ukaa .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  background: var(--secondary);
}
.navbar-ukaa .dropdown-menu {
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 8px; min-width: 230px;
}
.navbar-ukaa .dropdown-item {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-body); padding: 8px 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar-ukaa .dropdown-item:hover { background: var(--secondary); color: var(--primary); }
.navbar-ukaa .dropdown-item i { width: 18px; color: var(--teal); }
.nav-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal)) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  margin-left: 6px;
}
.nav-cta:hover { opacity: .9; transform: translateY(-1px); background: var(--teal) !important; }

/* Top bar */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
  font-size: .78rem; padding: 7px 0;
}
.top-bar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); }
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.top-bar-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.top-bar-item i { color: var(--accent); }

/* ============================================================ HERO SECTION ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 45%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
  padding: 100px 0 80px;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.hero-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%230fa89a' fill-opacity='0.06'%3E%3Cpath d='M40 0L80 40 40 80 0 40z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 60px;
  background: var(--bg-white);
  clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
}
/* Floating orbs */
.hero-orb {
  position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15,168,154,.12); pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-orb-1 { width: 320px; height: 320px; top: -80px; right: -60px; }
.hero-orb-2 { width: 200px; height: 200px; bottom: 60px; right: 200px; background: rgba(212,160,23,.1); }

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(15,168,154,.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15,168,154,.35);
  color: var(--teal-light);
  font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  letter-spacing: .5px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.hero-title .highlight {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-title .highlight::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -4px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent-light); border-radius: 2px;
  opacity: .6;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
  max-width: 560px; margin-bottom: 32px; line-height: 1.8;
}
.hero-stats { display: flex; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.hero-stat { text-align: center; }
.hero-stat .num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent-light); display: block;
}
.hero-stat .lbl { font-size: .72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.hero-cta-group { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.btn-hero-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 14px 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: none; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212,160,23,.45);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
}
.btn-hero-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(212,160,23,.5); color: var(--text-dark) !important; }
.btn-hero-outline {
  background: transparent; color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  padding: 13px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
}
.btn-hero-outline:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); color: #fff !important; }
.trust-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.trust-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 5px 14px;
  font-size: .74rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px;
}
.trust-badge i { color: var(--accent-light); }

/* Hero card */
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px; color: #fff;
}
.hero-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 18px;
  color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.hero-card-title i { color: var(--teal-light); }
.hero-service-list { list-style: none; }
.hero-service-list li {
  padding: 9px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: .9rem;
}
.hero-service-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.hero-service-list li i { color: var(--teal-light); width: 20px; }

/* ============================================================ STRIP / GENERIC ============================================================ */
.guarantee-strip {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 22px 0;
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.guarantee-item {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 500;
  justify-content: center;
}
.guarantee-item i { color: var(--accent-light); font-size: 1.1rem; }

.stats-strip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  padding: 60px 0;
}
.stat-item { text-align: center; }
.stat-item .num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent-light); display: block; line-height: 1;
}
.stat-item .lbl {
  font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; margin-top: 6px; display: block;
}

/* ============================================================ SECTION GENERIC ============================================================ */
.section-pad { padding: 80px 0; }
.section-pad-sm { padding: 56px 0; }
.bg-soft { background: var(--bg-light); }
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  color: var(--teal); font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-label i { color: var(--accent); }
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 900; color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.2;
}
.section-title .accent { color: var(--primary); }
.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.section-divider {
  width: 52px; height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--accent));
  border-radius: 4px; margin: 18px 0 32px;
}
.section-divider.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

/* ============================================================ SERVICE CARDS ============================================================ */
.service-card {
  background: var(--bg-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 30px 26px; height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.service-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--accent));
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover { border-color: transparent; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-6px); }
.service-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.service-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--teal);
  margin-bottom: 18px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal)); color: #fff; }
.service-card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.service-card p { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.service-link {
  color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; font-size: .87rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.service-link:hover { color: var(--teal); gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================ STEP CARDS ============================================================ */
.step-card { text-align: center; padding: 32px 22px; position: relative; }
.step-number {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
  color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 900;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15,168,154,.3);
}
.step-icon-bg {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--teal);
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.step-card h5 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-card p { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ============================================================ WHY CHOOSE US ============================================================ */
.feature-item {
  display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.feature-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.feature-icon {
  width: 50px; height: 50px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--teal);
}
.feature-item h5 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.feature-item p { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }
.why-choose-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 44px 32px;
  color: #fff; text-align: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.why-choose-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: rgba(15,168,154,.14); border-radius: 50%;
}
.why-choose-visual::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: -80px; left: -40px;
  width: 240px; height: 240px;
  background: rgba(212,160,23,.1); border-radius: 50%;
}
.why-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 3.2rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent-light); display: block; line-height: 1;
}
.why-label { font-size: .85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.72); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-top: 24px; }
.why-stat-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 18px 14px; text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================================ SUBJECTS ============================================================ */
.subject-category-card {
  background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 26px 22px; height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.subject-category-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.subject-cat-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--secondary); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.subject-category-card h5 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.subject-list { list-style: none; }
.subject-list li {
  font-size: .86rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 4px 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
}
.subject-list li i { color: var(--teal); font-size: .75rem; }

/* ============================================================ TESTIMONIALS ============================================================ */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 30px 26px; height: 100%;
  position: relative; transition: var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.testimonial-card .quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem; color: var(--secondary);
  line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 14px; display: block;
}
.testimonial-card p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--text-body); margin-bottom: 18px; font-style: italic; }
.testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.author-avatar {
  width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: .95rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-info .name { font-weight: 600; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-dark); }
.author-info .univ { font-size: .77rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.rating-stars { color: var(--accent); font-size: .85rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* ============================================================ PRICING ============================================================ */
.pricing-card {
  background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 34px 26px; height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.pricing-card.featured {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  border-color: transparent; color: #fff;
}
.pricing-card:not(.featured):hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.pricing-badge {
  position: absolute; top: 18px; right: 18px;
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.pricing-plan { font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; color: var(--teal); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-plan { color: var(--teal-light); }
.pricing-price { margin-bottom: 18px; }
.pricing-price .from { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-price .from { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.pricing-price .amount {
  font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 2.7rem; font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1;
}
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-price .amount { color: #fff; }
.pricing-price .per { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-price .per { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); }
.pricing-divider { height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin: 18px 0; }
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-divider { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }
.pricing-features { list-style: none; margin-bottom: 26px; }
.pricing-features li {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px;
  font-size: .87rem; padding: 6px 0; color: var(--text-body);
}
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-features li { color: rgba(255,255,255,.88); }
.pricing-features li i { color: var(--success); margin-top: 3px; }
.pricing-card.featured .pricing-features li i { color: var(--teal-light); }

/* ============================================================ BLOG CARDS ============================================================ */
.blog-card {
  background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.blog-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-5px); }
.blog-card-img {
  height: 195px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-icon { font-size: 3.5rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.22); }
.blog-cat-tag {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; left: 14px;
  background: var(--accent); color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: .7rem; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 50px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.blog-card-body { padding: 22px; }
.blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: .77rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.blog-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
.blog-card-body h5 { font-size: .97rem; margin-bottom: 8px; line-height: 1.4; }
.blog-card-body p { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.blog-read-more {
  color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; font-size: .86rem;
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--accent); gap: 10px; }

/* ============================================================ CTA SECTION ============================================================ */
.cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary) 55%, var(--teal));
  padding: 80px 0; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.04'%3E%3Cpath d='M30 0L60 30 30 60 0 30z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.cta-title { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem); color: #fff; font-weight: 900; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-sub { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.8); margin-bottom: 34px; }
.btn-cta-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  color: var(--text-dark) !important; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 14px 34px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); border: none;
  font-size: 1rem; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212,160,23,.4);
  transition: var(--transition); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
}
.btn-cta-gold:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(212,160,23,.5); }
.btn-cta-outline {
  background: transparent; color: #fff !important; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 13px 30px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4); font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
}
.btn-cta-outline:hover { border-color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* Shared Buttons */
.btn-primary-ukaa {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
  color: #fff !important; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: none; font-size: .92rem;
  transition: var(--transition); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(14,77,110,.25);
}
.btn-primary-ukaa:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(14,77,110,.3); color: #fff !important; }
.btn-outline-ukaa {
  background: transparent; color: var(--primary) !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary); font-weight: 600;
  padding: 11px 26px; border-radius: var(--radius-md); font-size: .92rem;
  transition: var(--transition); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.btn-outline-ukaa:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff !important; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  color: var(--text-dark) !important; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: none; font-size: .92rem;
  transition: var(--transition); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.btn-gold:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212,160,23,.4); }

/* ============================================================ FOOTER ============================================================ */
.footer-main {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  padding: 68px 0 34px;
}
.footer-brand .logo-text .name { color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; }
.footer-brand .logo-text .tagline { color: var(--teal-light); }
.footer-about { font-size: .87rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68); margin: 14px 0 18px; line-height: 1.8; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.footer-social a {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: .9rem; transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff; }
.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-main); font-size: .88rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .8px;
  margin-bottom: 18px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-heading::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 2px; background: var(--teal);
}
.footer-links { list-style: none; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: .86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a i { font-size: .68rem; color: var(--teal); }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: .86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.68);
}
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--teal); margin-top: 4px; min-width: 16px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  padding: 18px 0 0; margin-top: 44px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; font-size: .8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
}
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 18px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }

/* ============================================================ PAGE HERO (Inner Pages) ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary) 60%, var(--primary-light));
  padding: 70px 0 60px; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; height: 48px;
  background: var(--bg-white); clip-path: ellipse(55% 100% at 50% 100%);
}
.page-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); font-weight: 900; color: #fff; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb { background: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb-item { font-size: .85rem; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb-item a:hover { color: var(--accent-light); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb-item.active { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }

/* ============================================================ FAQ ============================================================ */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
  background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important; margin-bottom: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button {
  background: var(--bg-white); color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600; font-size: .95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md) !important; padding: 18px 22px;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  background: var(--secondary); color: var(--primary);
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after { filter: none; }
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after { color: var(--teal); }
.faq-accordion .accordion-body { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-muted); padding: 16px 22px 20px; }

/* ============================================================ CONTACT ============================================================ */
.contact-card {
  background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 28px 24px; height: 100%;
  text-align: center; transition: var(--transition);
}
.contact-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.contact-icon {
  width: 62px; height: 62px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
  border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; color: #fff;
}
.contact-card h5 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.contact-card p { font-size: .87rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 40px 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.form-control, .form-select {
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15,168,154,.15);
}
.form-label { font-weight: 500; font-size: .88rem; color: var(--text-dark); margin-bottom: 6px; }

/* ============================================================ ANIMATIONS ============================================================ */
.fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity .65s ease, transform .65s ease; }
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ============================================================ RESPONSIVE ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-section { min-height: auto; padding: 80px 0 60px; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  .section-pad { padding: 60px 0; }
  .stats-strip { padding: 48px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-title { font-size: 1.9rem; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 18px; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .why-choose-visual { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .footer-bottom-links { justify-content: center; }
}

/* ============================================================ ABOUT PAGE ============================================================ */
.about-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary));
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 44px 32px;
  color: #fff; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.about-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(15,168,154,.2); border: 1px solid rgba(15,168,154,.4);
  color: var(--teal-light); font-size: .78rem; font-weight: 600;
  padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 50px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 28px 22px; text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.team-avatar {
  width: 72px; height: 72px; border-radius: 50%; margin: 0 auto 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem; color: #fff;
}
.team-card h5 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card .role { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--teal); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; }
.team-card p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: 10px; }

/* ============================================================ SERVICE PAGE ============================================================ */
.service-page-features { background: var(--bg-light); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 28px; }
.service-feature-item { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 12px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border); }
.service-feature-item:last-child { border: none; }
.service-feature-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; flex-shrink: 0; background: var(--secondary); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--teal); }
.service-feature-item h6 { font-size: .93rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.service-feature-item p { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }
.service-process-step { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 16px 0; }
.process-num { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal)); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: .95rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.service-process-step h6 { font-size: .93rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.service-process-step p { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ============================================================ SUBJECTS PAGE ============================================================ */
.subject-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 50px; padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: .87rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-body);
  margin: 5px; transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
}
.subject-pill:hover, .subject-pill.active { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.subject-pill i { color: var(--teal); font-size: .85rem; }
.subject-pill:hover i, .subject-pill.active i { color: var(--teal-light); }

/* ============================================================ PRICING PAGE ============================================================ */
.pricing-toggle { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 46px; }
.pricing-toggle label { font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-muted); font-size: .92rem; cursor: pointer; }
.pricing-toggle .form-check-input:checked { background-color: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); }

/* ============================================================ BLOG PAGE ============================================================ */
.blog-filter-btn {
  border: 1px solid var(--border); background: var(--bg-white);
  color: var(--text-muted); border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 7px 20px; font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition); cursor: pointer;
}
.blog-filter-btn:hover, .blog-filter-btn.active { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.blog-sidebar-card {
  background: var(--bg-white); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: 24px;
}
.blog-sidebar-card h6 { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: 16px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--border); }
.recent-post { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 10px 0; border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--border); }
.recent-post:last-child { border: none; }
.recent-post-img {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #fff;
}
.recent-post a { font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--text-dark); line-height: 1.4; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.recent-post a:hover { color: var(--teal); }
.recent-post span { font-size: .76rem; color: var(--text-muted); }