/* ==========================================================================
   Student DreamZ — Master Design System & Stylesheet
   Standards: 20-Point Master Standard | WCAG 2.1 AA | Mobile-First
   Palette: Midnight Navy (#1B2559), Dynamic Cobalt (#2B59C3), Soft Tint (#F0F4FF)
   Typography: Plus Jakarta Sans
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --sd-navy: #1B2559;
  --sd-navy-dark: #121A42;
  --sd-navy-light: #26337A;
  --sd-cobalt: #2B59C3;
  --sd-cobalt-hover: #1F45A3;
  --sd-cobalt-light: #4472E8;
  --sd-blue-light: #F0F4FF;
  --sd-blue-subtle: #E8EEFF;
  --sd-blue-border: #D0DEFC;
  --sd-dark: #0F172A;
  --sd-slate: #475569;
  --sd-slate-light: #64748B;
  --sd-muted: #94A3B8;
  --sd-bg-light: #F8FAFC;
  --sd-white: #FFFFFF;
  --sd-gold: #F59E0B;
  --sd-gold-light: #FEF3C7;
  --sd-emerald: #10B981;
  --sd-emerald-light: #D1FAE5;
  --sd-border: #E2E8F0;

  /* Gradients */
  --sd-gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2559 0%, #2B59C3 100%);
  --sd-gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #2B59C3 0%, #4472E8 100%);
  --sd-gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
  --sd-gradient-hero: linear-gradient(180deg, #F0F4FF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  --sd-gradient-card: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  --sd-gradient-navy: linear-gradient(180deg, #1B2559 0%, #121A42 100%);

  /* Shadows */
  --sd-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.05);
  --sd-shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.04);
  --sd-shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.12);
  --sd-shadow-hover: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.18);

  /* Border Radii */
  --sd-radius-xs: 6px;
  --sd-radius-sm: 10px;
  --sd-radius-md: 16px;
  --sd-radius-lg: 24px;
  --sd-radius-xl: 32px;
  --sd-radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Typography */
  --sd-font-main: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --sd-transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --sd-transition-fast: all 0.18s ease-in-out;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Base & Reset
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--sd-font-main);
  color: var(--sd-slate);
  background-color: var(--sd-white);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

* {
  outline: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* Accessibility: Skip to Content */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: var(--sd-white);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  z-index: 10000;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-sm);
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 20px;
  outline: 3px solid var(--sd-gold);
}

/* Focus Visible AA Standard */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--sd-cobalt);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Headings */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.625rem);
  font-weight: 700;
}

h4 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--sd-cobalt-hover);
}

img,
picture {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Eyebrow & Badges */
.sd-badge-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background-color: var(--sd-blue-subtle);
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  border: 1px solid var(--sd-blue-border);
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.sd-badge-emerald {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: var(--sd-emerald-light);
  color: #065F46;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.sd-badge-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: var(--sd-gold-light);
  color: #92400E;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn-sd-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: var(--sd-white);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid var(--sd-cobalt);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--sd-transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.25);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.btn-sd-primary:hover,
.btn-sd-primary:focus {
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt-hover);
  border-color: var(--sd-cobalt-hover);
  color: var(--sd-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
}

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

.btn-sd-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid var(--sd-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--sd-transition);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.btn-sd-secondary:hover,
.btn-sd-secondary:focus {
  background-color: var(--sd-navy);
  color: var(--sd-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--sd-shadow-md);
}

.btn-sd-outline-white {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--sd-white);
  padding: 14px 28px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--sd-transition);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.btn-sd-outline-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--sd-white);
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  border-color: var(--sd-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Header & Sticky Navigation (Enhanced UI)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1020;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sd-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.1);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.12);
}

.sd-nav-logo {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.sd-nav-logo:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sd-nav-logo img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 250px;
  display: block;
}

.sd-nav-link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--sd-navy) !important;
  padding: 8px 16px !important;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.sd-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--sd-cobalt) !important;
  background-color: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.07);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.sd-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--sd-cobalt) !important;
  background-color: var(--sd-blue-light);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-sd-nav-cta {
  background: var(--sd-gradient-primary);
  color: var(--sd-white) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 9px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.28);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.btn-sd-nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.38);
  color: var(--sd-white) !important;
}

/* Offcanvas Mobile Navigation (Enhanced UI) */
.sd-offcanvas {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1B2559 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  color: var(--sd-white);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sd-offcanvas .offcanvas-header {
  padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1rem;
}

.sd-offcanvas-logo {
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
  display: block;
}

.sd-offcanvas .btn-close {
  filter: invert(1) grayscale(100%) brightness(200%);
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.sd-offcanvas .btn-close:hover {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
  opacity: 1;
}

.sd-offcanvas-menu {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.sd-offcanvas .sd-nav-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 14px 18px !important;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sd-offcanvas .sd-nav-link:hover,
.sd-offcanvas .sd-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--sd-white) !important;
  background: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.sd-offcanvas .sd-nav-link .sd-nav-arrow {
  opacity: 0.5;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sd-offcanvas .sd-nav-link:hover .sd-nav-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.sd-offcanvas-footer {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.sd-offcanvas-footer .d-flex .btn {
  min-height: 44px !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0 12px !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Layout & Spacing
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-section {
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
  position: relative;
}

.sd-section-sm {
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

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

.sd-section-blue {
  background-color: var(--sd-blue-light);
}

.sd-section-navy {
  background: var(--sd-gradient-navy);
  color: var(--sd-white);
}

.sd-section-navy h2,
.sd-section-navy h3,
.sd-section-navy h4 {
  color: var(--sd-white);
}

.sd-section-navy p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.sd-section-header {
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   01. Hero Section (Modern Editorial Banner with Asymmetric Bento & Marquee Ticker)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-hero {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 15%, rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 90% 85%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.04) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Geometric Dot Scatter Clusters */
.sd-scatter-dots-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  left: 45%;
  width: 140px;
  height: 60px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.18) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 12px 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.sd-scatter-dots-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 80px;
  left: 20%;
  width: 120px;
  height: 50px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.16) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 12px 12px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Left Content Column */
.sd-hero-pill-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sd-dot-pair {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 4px;
}

.sd-dot-pair span {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  display: inline-block;
}

.sd-dot-pair span:last-child {
  background-color: var(--sd-navy);
}

.sd-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sd-hero-title-accent {
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.sd-hero-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--sd-slate);
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
  max-width: 540px;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.sd-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.btn-sd-pill-dark {
  background-color: #163624;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2559 0%, #0F172A 100%);
  color: var(--sd-white) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-sd-pill-dark:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.35);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #2B59C3 0%, #1B2559 100%);
  color: var(--sd-white) !important;
}

.btn-sd-pill-dark .sd-btn-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-sd-pill-dark:hover .sd-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-sd-pill-cobalt {
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #2B59C3 0%, #1E40AF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.btn-sd-pill-cobalt:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.5);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6 0%, #2B59C3 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.btn-sd-pill-cobalt .sd-btn-arrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-sd-pill-cobalt:hover .sd-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.sd-hero-inline-link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--sd-navy) !important;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

.sd-hero-inline-link:hover {
  color: var(--sd-cobalt) !important;
  transform: translateX(3px);
  background-color: var(--sd-blue-light);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Right Column: Asymmetric Curved Bento Collage + Scalloped Rotating Seal
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-hero-collage-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px;
}

.sd-hero-collage-frame {
  background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08);
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.12), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset;
  position: relative;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.sd-hero-collage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sd-collage-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px -8px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.14);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  background-color: var(--sd-blue-light);
  display: flex;
}

.sd-collage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 45px -8px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.22);
}

.sd-collage-card picture {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.sd-collage-card picture img,
.sd-collage-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.sd-collage-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Left Tall Card & Auto-Carousel */
.sd-collage-card-tall {
  border-radius: 30px;
  height: 420px;
  position: relative;
}

.sd-tall-carousel {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-tall-carousel .carousel-inner,
.sd-tall-carousel .carousel-item {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.sd-tall-carousel .carousel-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.sd-tall-indicators {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 6;
}

.sd-tall-indicators button {
  width: 8px !important;
  height: 8px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  opacity: 0.75 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.sd-tall-indicators button.active {
  width: 24px !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Right Stack */
.sd-collage-right-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  height: 420px;
}

.sd-collage-card-top {
  border-radius: 26px;
  height: 203px;
}

.sd-collage-card-bottom {
  border-radius: 26px;
  height: 203px;
}

/* Enhanced Scalloped / Starburst Rotating Seal Stamp Badge */
.sd-scalloped-seal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 52%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 112px;
  height: 112px;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28));
}

.sd-seal-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: sdRotateSeal 14s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

@keyframes sdRotateSeal {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.sd-seal-center-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2B59C3 0%, #1E40AF 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.sd-scalloped-seal:hover .sd-seal-center-btn {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.6);
}

/* Floating Sparkle Star Accent */
.sd-sparkle-star {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -15px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  z-index: 15;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.45));
  animation: sdSparkleFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes sdSparkleFloat {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.12) rotate(10deg);
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Bottom Full-Width Marquee Ticker Scroller Ribbon
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-hero-marquee-bar {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #12281E;
  background-image: linear-gradient(90deg, #0F172A 0%, #1B2559 50%, #0F172A 100%);
  color: var(--sd-white);
  padding: 16px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.sd-marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: sdMarqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.sd-hero-marquee-bar:hover .sd-marquee-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes sdMarqueeScroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

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

.sd-marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--sd-white);
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.sd-marquee-star {
  color: var(--sd-cobalt-light);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   02. Brand Introduction (Editorial Layout with Media Stack, Capability Sliders & Counters)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-about-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sd-white);
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Left Media Stack */
.sd-about-media-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 20px;
}

.sd-about-media-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sd-about-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.14);
  height: 220px;
  background-color: var(--sd-blue-light);
}

.sd-about-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sd-about-card:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Decorative Geometric Arch Line */
.sd-about-arch-decor {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15%;
  right: -24px;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Middle Rotating Seal Badge on Right Edge of Photos */
.sd-about-seal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -32px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 105px;
  height: 105px;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 22px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.28));
}

.sd-about-seal .sd-seal-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  animation: sdRotateSeal 14s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center center;
}

.sd-about-seal-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2B59C3 0%, #1D4ED8 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sd-about-seal:hover .sd-about-seal-btn {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.6);
}

/* Right Column Content */
.sd-about-lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--sd-slate);
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

/* Capability / Skill Progress Sliders */
.sd-skill-bar-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.sd-skill-bar-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sd-skill-bar-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
}

.sd-skill-bar-value {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
}

.sd-skill-bar-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 8px;
  background-color: var(--sd-blue-border);
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

.sd-skill-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--sd-gradient-primary);
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  position: relative;
}

.sd-skill-bar-thumb {
  position: absolute;
  right: -8px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.75), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Bottom Stats Ribbon with 4 Columns and Dot Separators */
/* .sd-about-stats-ribbon {
  padding-top: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08);
} */

.sd-about-stat-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sd-about-stat-info {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sd-about-stat-number {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.sd-about-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sd-slate);
}

.sd-about-stat-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-left: 15px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   03. Study Destinations (Student DreamZ Brand Midnight Navy & Cobalt Bento Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-destinations-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sd-navy);
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.18) 0%, transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #0F172A 0%, #1B2559 50%, #0B112C 100%);
  color: var(--sd-white);
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top Subtle Brand Dot Grid Pattern */
.sd-destinations-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 48px;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(240, 244, 255, 0.16) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.sd-dest-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 1rem);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.sd-dest-header-left {
  max-width: 620px;
}

.sd-pill-badge-dark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #93C5FD;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.sd-pill-badge-dark .sd-dot-pair span:first-child {
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
}

.sd-pill-badge-dark .sd-dot-pair span:last-child {
  background-color: #93C5FD;
}

.sd-dest-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--sd-white);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.btn-sd-pill-white {
  background: var(--sd-white);
  color: var(--sd-navy) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-sd-pill-white:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: var(--sd-white) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.5);
}

.btn-sd-pill-white .sd-btn-arrow {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-sd-pill-white:hover .sd-btn-arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 3-Card Bento Grid */
.sd-dest-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sd-dest-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

/* Midnight Navy Dark Glass Cards (Card 1 & Card 3) */
.sd-dest-card-dark {
  background: rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.sd-dest-card-dark:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(96, 165, 250, 0.45);
  background: rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.65);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 55px -10px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.3);
}

.sd-dest-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 220px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
}

.sd-dest-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sd-dest-card-dark:hover .sd-dest-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.sd-dest-card-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sd-dest-card-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sd-white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sd-dest-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sd-dest-link-brand {
  color: #60A5FA !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.sd-dest-link-brand:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: #93C5FD !important;
}

/* Middle Spotlight Featured Dynamic Cobalt Card (Card 2) */
.sd-dest-card-cobalt {
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2B59C3 0%, #1D4ED8 50%, #1E40AF 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.sd-dest-card-cobalt:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -10px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.7);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.sd-dest-cobalt-content {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sd-dest-cobalt-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sd-dest-cobalt-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.sd-dest-link-white {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sd-dest-link-white:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--sd-cobalt) !important;
}

.sd-dest-cobalt-img-wrap {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 190px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.sd-dest-cobalt-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.sd-dest-card-cobalt:hover .sd-dest-cobalt-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.sd-vietnam-spotlight {
  background: var(--sd-gradient-primary);
  color: var(--sd-white);
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--sd-shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-vietnam-spotlight h2,
.sd-vietnam-spotlight h3 {
  color: var(--sd-white);
}

.sd-vietnam-spotlight p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.sd-highlight-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.sd-highlight-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   04. Programmes / Courses (Card Deck Layout with Solid Cobalt Brand Lead Card)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-programmes-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sd-bg-light);
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
}

.sd-prog-deck-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 22px;
}

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .sd-prog-deck-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .sd-prog-deck-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Card 1: Solid Cobalt Lead Brand Card */
.sd-prog-lead-card {
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2B59C3 0%, #1D4ED8 60%, #1E40AF 100%);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--sd-white);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.sd-prog-lead-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -10px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.55);
}

.sd-prog-lead-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  opacity: 0.95;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sd-prog-lead-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.sd-prog-lead-title {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Cards 2, 3, 4: Clean White Program Cards */
.sd-prog-item-card {
  background: var(--sd-white);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.sd-prog-item-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -10px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.3);
}

.sd-prog-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sd-prog-icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: var(--sd-blue-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.sd-prog-item-card:hover .sd-prog-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: #E8EEFF;
}

.sd-prog-spark-badge {
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  opacity: 0.5;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.sd-prog-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sd-prog-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--sd-slate);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sd-prog-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 16px;
}

.sd-prog-link-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sd-prog-item-card:hover .sd-prog-link-text {
  color: #1D4ED8;
}

.sd-prog-arrow-btn {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.25s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   05. Why Student DreamZ? (Editorial 6-Pillar Feature Bento Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-why-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sd-white);
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

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

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sd-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .sd-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Feature Pillar Card */
.sd-why-card {
  background: var(--sd-bg-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -10px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.14);
}

.sd-why-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sd-why-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.05);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.sd-why-card:hover .sd-why-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
}

.sd-why-number {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  background: var(--sd-blue-light);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.15);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.sd-why-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sd-why-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--sd-slate);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sd-why-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  background: rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.04);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  margin-top: auto;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.06);
}

.sd-why-card:hover .sd-why-tag {
  background: var(--sd-blue-light);
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  border-color: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.2);
}

/* Bottom Trust Banner Ribbon */
.sd-why-trust-ribbon {
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  background: var(--sd-blue-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--sd-blue-border);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.sd-why-trust-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.sd-why-trust-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
}

.sd-why-trust-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.sd-why-trust-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--sd-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   06. Our Services (Visual Service Cards with Media Thumbnails)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-services-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
}

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

@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .sd-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sd-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Service Card */
.sd-service-visual-card {
  background: var(--sd-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -6px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.07);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.sd-service-visual-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px -10px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.16);
  border-color: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
}

/* Media Thumbnail Wrap */
.sd-svc-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 190px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--sd-blue-light);
}

.sd-svc-thumb-wrap picture {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.sd-svc-thumb-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.sd-service-visual-card:hover .sd-svc-thumb-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Floating Tag / Badge on Image (like "● 03 WEEKS" or "● 100% VERIFIED") */
.sd-svc-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: #E11D48;
  /* Vibrant red pill matching reference */
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 29, 72, 0.4);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sd-svc-floating-badge span {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Card Body */
.sd-svc-body {
  padding: 20px 20px 22px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sd-svc-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sd-svc-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--sd-slate);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Footer Row */
.sd-svc-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.sd-svc-brand-tag {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
}

.sd-svc-action-btn {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sd-blue-light);
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sd-service-visual-card:hover .sd-svc-action-btn {
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   07. Featured Destination — Vietnam (Ticket-Handle Spotlight Banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-vietnam-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  /* padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0; */
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-vietnam-ticket-container {
  max-width: 1140px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 70px;
  position: relative;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sd-vietnam-ticket-container {
    padding: 0 15px;
  }
}

.sd-vietnam-ticket-canvas {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #1B2559;
  border-radius: 40px;
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -15px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.45);
}

/* Left & Right Smooth Handle Wings with Concave Fillet Radii */
.sd-vietnam-wing-left {
  position: absolute;
  left: -147px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 148px;
  height: 160px;
  background-color: #1B2559;
  border-radius: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sd-vietnam-wing-left::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  top: -27px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom-right-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 10px 10px 0 0 #1B2559;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sd-vietnam-wing-left::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -27px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: transparent;
  border-top-right-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: 10px -10px 0 0 #1B2559;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sd-vietnam-wing-right {
  position: absolute;
  right: -147px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 148px;
  height: 160px;
  background-color: #1B2559;
  border-radius: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sd-vietnam-wing-right::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: -28px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: -10px 10px 0 0 #1B2559;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sd-vietnam-wing-right::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -28px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: transparent;
  border-top-left-radius: 30px;
  box-shadow: -10px -10px 0 0 #1B2559;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

  .sd-vietnam-wing-left,
  .sd-vietnam-wing-right {
    display: none;
  }
}

.sd-vietnam-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #93C5FD;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  /* display: inline-flex; */
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 20px;
  gap: 6px;
}

.sd-vietnam-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sd-vietnam-desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* 6 Highlights */
.sd-vietnam-highlights-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 10px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .sd-vietnam-highlights-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.sd-vietnam-hl-item {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sd-vietnam-hl-item span {
  color: #38BDF8;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Action Buttons (Matching Reference: Solid White & Soft Cyan) */
.sd-vietnam-btn-white {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #1B2559 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sd-vietnam-btn-white:hover {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  color: #2B59C3 !important;
}

.sd-vietnam-btn-cobalt {
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #2B59C3 0%, #1E40AF 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.45);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sd-vietnam-btn-cobalt:hover {
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6 0%, #2B59C3 100%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* Right Photo Frame */
.sd-vietnam-ticket-photo {
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
}

.sd-vietnam-ticket-photo picture,
.sd-vietnam-ticket-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   08. Featured Universities (Auto-Scroll Logos Carousel)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-univ-logos-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-univ-marquee-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 12px 0;
  margin-top: 10px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}

.sd-univ-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: sd-univ-scroll-left 40s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

.sd-univ-marquee-track.track-reverse {
  animation: sd-univ-scroll-right 45s linear infinite;
}

.sd-univ-marquee-track.track-reverse:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes sd-univ-scroll-left {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }
}

@keyframes sd-univ-scroll-right {
  0% {
    transform: translate3d(-50%, 0, 0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
}

/* University Logo Card */
.sd-univ-logo-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  min-width: 320px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08);
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px -2px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sd-univ-logo-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.16);
  background: #FAFCFF;
}

.sd-univ-logo-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6px;
}

.sd-univ-logo-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.sd-univ-logo-card:hover .sd-univ-logo-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  border-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.2);
}

.sd-univ-logo-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-univ-logo-name {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1B2559;
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-univ-logo-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
}

.sd-univ-logo-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.08);
  color: #2B59C3;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   09. How It Works (Hang-Tag Pinned Roadmap with Blueprint Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-how-it-works-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 5vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

#faqs {
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}

.sd-how-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 24px;
}

.sd-how-curly-arrow {
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.sd-how-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sd-how-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sd-how-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Tactile Pinned Hang-Tag Card */
.sd-pin-card {
  background: var(--sd-white);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 22px 20px 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.09);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.07), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* Organic Tilts matching reference */
.sd-pin-card:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(-2.5deg);
}

.sd-pin-card:nth-child(2) {
  transform: rotate(3deg);
}

.sd-pin-card:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
}

.sd-pin-card:nth-child(4) {
  transform: rotate(2.5deg);
}

.sd-pin-card:nth-child(5) {
  transform: rotate(-3deg);
}

.sd-pin-card:nth-child(6) {
  transform: rotate(3.5deg);
}

.sd-pin-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0deg) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px -10px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.18);
  border-color: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Metallic Grommet Pin */
.sd-pin-grommet {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  border: 4px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Inner Recessed Box */
.sd-pin-inner {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border: 1px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.04);
}

.sd-pin-num {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.sd-pin-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sd-pin-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--sd-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Ready to be Delivered / Next Step Callout */
.sd-how-footer-callout {
  margin-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  text-align: center;
}

.sd-how-cursive-text {
  font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Why Study Abroad? (Angled Slant Split Banner Card)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-career-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sd-bg-light);
  /* padding: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0; */
  padding-bottom: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-career-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #0F172A;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -15px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
}

/* Background Photo on Right */
.sd-career-bg-photo {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sd-career-bg-photo picture,
.sd-career-bg-photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: right center;
  display: block;
}

/* Left Angled Slant Polygon Panel (Matching Reference UI) */
.sd-career-slant-panel {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 64%;
  min-width: 580px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2559 0%, #172354 60%, #2B59C3 100%);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 0, 83% 100%, 0% 100%);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem) clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 5rem) clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem) clamp(2.8rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sd-career-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .sd-career-bg-photo {
    position: relative;
    height: 320px;
  }

  .sd-career-slant-panel {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    clip-path: none;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.8rem;
  }
}

.sd-career-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  color: #FBBF24;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.sd-career-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 2.9rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sd-career-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

/* 6 Feature Checkmarks Grid */
.sd-career-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px 18px;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

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

.sd-career-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

.sd-career-check-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #1B2559;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.sd-career-btn {
  background-color: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: fit-content;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sd-career-btn:hover {
  background-color: #1E293B;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Student Experience & Life (Clean 2-Column Minimalist Feature List)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-support-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-support-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.sd-support-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sd-support-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Subtle Center Divider Line with Diamond Notch */
.sd-support-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 28px auto 0;
  position: relative;
}

.sd-support-divider::before,
.sd-support-divider::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.12);
}

.sd-support-divider span {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  margin: 0 16px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* 2-Column Clean Feature List Grid */
.sd-support-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  column-gap: clamp(32px, 6vw, 70px);
  row-gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 40px);
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .sd-support-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    row-gap: 28px;
  }
}

.sd-support-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 20px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sd-support-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.sd-support-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.28);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sd-support-item:hover .sd-support-icon {
  background: var(--sd-navy);
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.3);
}

.sd-support-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.sd-support-heading {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sd-support-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--sd-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Trust / Statistics Section (Midnight Navy Contrast Ribbon)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-trust-stats-dark-section {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1B2559 0%, #15204C 60%, #0F172A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-trust-stats-dark-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(240, 244, 255, 0.06) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 24px 24px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sd-trust-stats-dark-section .sd-about-stat-number {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.sd-trust-stats-dark-section .sd-about-stat-label {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.sd-trust-stats-dark-section .sd-dot-pair span:first-child {
  background-color: var(--sd-gold);
}

.sd-trust-stats-dark-section .sd-dot-pair span:last-child {
  background-color: #38BDF8;
}

.sd-stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  background: var(--sd-white);
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--sd-border);
  box-shadow: var(--sd-shadow-sm);
}

.sd-stat-value {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.sd-stat-label {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. Testimonials Carousel
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-testimonials-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sd-bg-light);
  padding: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-testi-header-wrap {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.sd-testi-nav-btns {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.sd-testi-arrow-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.12);
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sd-testi-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  border-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.25);
}

.sd-testi-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08);
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 36px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.sd-testi-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.3);
}

.sd-testi-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 22px;
  font-size: 5.5rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
  color: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.07);
  pointer-events: none;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.sd-testi-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sd-testi-stars {
  color: var(--sd-gold);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.sd-testi-verified-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #10B981;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.sd-testi-text {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.sd-testi-author-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.06);
}

.sd-testi-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sd-navy), var(--sd-cobalt));
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.2);
}

.sd-testi-author-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.sd-testi-author {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.sd-testi-meta {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Indicators */
.sd-testi-indicators {
  position: static;
  margin-top: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sd-testi-indicators button {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.2);
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.sd-testi-indicators button.active {
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. FAQ Accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-accordion .accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--sd-border);
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-md) !important;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--sd-shadow-sm);
}

.sd-accordion .accordion-button {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background-color: var(--sd-white);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.sd-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  background-color: var(--sd-blue-light);
}

.sd-accordion .accordion-body {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background-color: var(--sd-white);
  color: var(--sd-slate);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. Final CTA Banner & 16. Enquiry Form
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   15. Final CTA Banner (Pop-Out Team Cutout Outside of Card)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-final-cta-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sd-bg-light);
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 2vw, 7.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  overflow: visible;
}

.sd-fincco-card {
  position: relative;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 75% 45%, rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.5) 0%, transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0A142F 0%, #1B2559 50%, #20479E 100%);
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -15px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.45);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  overflow: visible;
  min-height: 380px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sd-fincco-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  border-radius: 28px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.sd-fincco-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: 380px;
  position: relative;
}

.sd-fincco-content {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  z-index: 3;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 580px;
  flex: 1 1 52%;
}

.sd-fincco-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sd-fincco-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  max-width: 480px;
}

.sd-fincco-btn {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 14px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sd-fincco-btn span {
  color: inherit;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.sd-fincco-btn:hover {
  background-color: #E8EEFF;
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.4);
}

.sd-fincco-btn:hover span {
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
}

/* Image Outside of Card (High z-index: 10 & Protruding Top Edge) */
.sd-fincco-team-visual {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 15px;
  width: 52%;
  max-width: 660px;
  height: calc(100% + 85px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
}

.sd-fincco-team-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: bottom right;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sd-final-cta-section {
    padding-top: 3rem;
  }

  .sd-fincco-card {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .sd-fincco-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .sd-fincco-content {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .sd-fincco-desc {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .sd-fincco-team-visual {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 320px;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 5;
  }

  .sd-fincco-team-visual img {
    object-position: bottom center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Enquiry Form / Contact Section (Split Card with Minimalist Underline Inputs)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-split-contact-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sd-bg-light);
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  padding-top: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-split-contact-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.07);
  padding: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 24px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-split-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
}

/* Left Column: Solid Contact Information Panel (Matching Reference UI) */
.sd-contact-info-panel {
  flex: 0 0 38%;
  max-width: 440px;
  min-width: 300px;
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, #1B2559 0%, #152252 50%, #2B59C3 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px) clamp(24px, 3vw, 36px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Decorative Bubble / Circle Overlay (Matching Reference) */
.sd-contact-info-panel::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -50px;
  bottom: -50px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 70%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.sd-contact-info-panel-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-bottom: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
}

.sd-contact-info-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.sd-contact-info-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Contact Photo Showcase Card (Fills Middle Empty Space) */
.sd-contact-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 20px 0 28px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  height: 155px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sd-contact-photo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.sd-contact-photo-card:hover .sd-contact-photo-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.sd-contact-photo-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.sd-contact-badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10B981;
}

.sd-contact-info-list {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.sd-contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.sd-contact-info-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.sd-contact-info-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.sd-contact-info-text a {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.sd-contact-info-text a:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Right Column: Clean Minimalist Line-Underlined Form (Matching Reference) */
.sd-contact-form-panel {
  flex: 1 1 50%;
  padding: clamp(16px, 2.5vw, 28px) clamp(12px, 2vw, 24px);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.sd-line-field-group {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.sd-line-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sd-line-label span.req {
  color: #EF4444;
}

.sd-line-input {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 8px 0 10px 0;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sd-line-input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
}

.sd-line-input:focus {
  border-bottom-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.sd-line-field-group:focus-within .sd-line-label {
  color: var(--sd-cobalt);
}

/* Line Select Dropdown */
.sd-line-select {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 8px 0 10px 0;
  background: transparent url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23475569' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E") no-repeat right center;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  outline: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.sd-line-select:focus {
  border-bottom-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.sd-line-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 8px 0 10px 0;
  background: transparent;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  outline: none;
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 60px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sd-line-textarea:focus {
  border-bottom-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.sd-contact-submit-btn {
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  padding: 13px 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.sd-contact-submit-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--sd-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .sd-split-contact-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .sd-contact-info-panel {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .sd-contact-form-panel {
    flex: 1 1 100%;
  }
}

.sd-form-card {
  background: var(--sd-white);
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--sd-border);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--sd-shadow-lg);
}

.sd-form-control {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--sd-border);
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-sm);
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--sd-dark);
  transition: var(--sd-transition);
  min-height: 48px;
}

.sd-form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.15);
  outline: none;
}

.sd-form-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--sd-navy);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   17. Footer (State-of-the-Art Midnight Navy Design System)
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-footer {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0D1636 0%, #080D21 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.sd-footer::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--sd-cobalt) 50%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Footer Logo Badge (Border Radius & Drop Shadow) */
.sd-footer-logo-badge {
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  display: inline-block;
  max-width: 220px;
  height: auto;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sd-footer-logo-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
}

/* Top Trust Bar inside Footer */
.sd-footer-trust-ribbon {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.sd-footer-trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.sd-footer-trust-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.25);
  color: #38BDF8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sd-footer h4,
.sd-footer h5 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.sd-footer-heading-accent {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.sd-footer-heading-accent::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--sd-cobalt);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.sd-footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.sd-footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.sd-footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.sd-footer-links a:hover {
  color: #38BDF8;
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.sd-footer-contact-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.sd-footer-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
  color: #34D399;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.sd-footer-rating {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--sd-gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.sd-footer-bottom {
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.sd-footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.sd-footer-legal-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.sd-footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Floating Mobile Action Bar & Lead Modal & Scroll To Top
   ========================================================================== */
.sd-scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--sd-navy);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 1035;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.9);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sd-scroll-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.sd-scroll-top:hover {
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.06);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.45);
}

.sd-mobile-cta-bar {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1040;
  background: var(--sd-white);
  padding: 10px 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 20px rgba(27, 37, 89, 0.15);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--sd-border);
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .sd-mobile-cta-bar {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .sd-scroll-top {
    bottom: 78px;
    right: 18px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  body {
    padding-bottom: 68px;
    /* Offset for sticky mobile bar */
  }
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border: none;
  min-height: 48px;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #1EBE5D;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Modal Customization */
.sd-modal .modal-content {
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--sd-border);
  box-shadow: var(--sd-shadow-lg);
}

.sd-modal .modal-header {
  background: var(--sd-gradient-hero);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sd-border);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--sd-radius-xl) var(--sd-radius-xl) 0 0;
}

.whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  bottom: 88px;
  right: 28px;
  background-color: #25d366;
  color: #FFF !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: var(--sd-transition);
}

.whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #20ba5a;
  color: #FFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(32, 186, 90, 0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.whatsapp-icon {
  margin: 0;
  color: #FFF !important;
}

.whatsapp:hover .whatsapp-icon {
  color: #FFF !important;
}

.call {
  position: fixed;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  bottom: 148px;
  right: 28px;
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt);
  color: #FFF !important;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  z-index: 100;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: var(--sd-transition);
}

.call:hover {
  background-color: var(--sd-cobalt-hover);
  color: #FFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(43, 89, 195, 0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.call-icon {
  margin: 0;
  color: #FFF !important;
}

.call:hover .call-icon {
  color: #FFF !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .whatsapp,
  .call {
    display: none !important;
  }
}