/* ---- theme.css ---- */
/* ========================================================================
   StudyFinder — Design system tokens
   Single source of truth for colors, typography, spacing, radii, shadows.
   Consumed by landing-saas.css and (incrementally) the rest of the site.
   ======================================================================== */

:root {

    /* ---- Color: brand ---- */
    --c-primary:        #7C3AED;
    --c-primary-600:    #6D28D9;
    --c-primary-50:     #F5EEFE;
    --c-accent:         #059669;
    --c-accent-50:      #ECFDF5;

    /* ---- Color: surfaces ---- */
    --c-bg:             #FAF7FF;
    --c-surface:        #FFFFFF;
    --c-muted:          #F7F3FD;

    /* ---- Color: text ---- */
    --c-fg:             #0F172A;
    --c-fg-soft:        #334155;
    --c-fg-mute:        #64748B;

    /* ---- Color: structure ---- */
    --c-border:         #EAE2F8;
    --c-border-soft:    #F1EBFB;

    /* ---- Color: semantic ---- */
    --c-danger:         #DC2626;
    --c-danger-50:      #FEE2E2;
    --c-warning:        #D97706;
    --c-warning-50:     #FEF3C7;
    --c-success:        #059669;
    --c-success-50:     #ECFDF5;

    /* ---- Typography: families ---- */
    --font-body:        'Fira Sans', 'Fira Sans Fallback', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-mono:        'JetBrains Mono', ui-monospace, SFMono-Regular, Menlo, monospace;

    /* ---- Typography: scale ---- */
    --text-xs:          0.75rem;    /* 12px */
    --text-sm:          0.8125rem;  /* 13px */
    --text-base:        0.9375rem;  /* 15px */
    --text-md:          1rem;       /* 16px */
    --text-lg:          1.0625rem;  /* 17px */
    --text-xl:          1.125rem;   /* 18px */
    --text-2xl:         1.25rem;    /* 20px */
    --text-3xl:         1.5rem;     /* 24px */
    --text-4xl:         1.75rem;    /* 28px */
    --text-5xl:         2.25rem;    /* 36px */
    --text-hero:        clamp(2rem, 4vw + 1rem, 3.5rem);

    /* ---- Typography: weights ---- */
    --weight-normal:    400;
    --weight-medium:    500;
    --weight-semibold:  600;
    --weight-bold:      700;
    --weight-black:     800;

    /* ---- Typography: line-height & tracking ---- */
    --leading-tight:    1.15;
    --leading-snug:     1.35;
    --leading-normal:   1.55;
    --leading-relaxed:  1.7;
    --tracking-tight:   -0.03em;
    --tracking-normal:  0;
    --tracking-wide:    0.06em;

    /* ---- Spacing scale (4pt) ---- */
    --space-1:          4px;
    --space-2:          8px;
    --space-3:          12px;
    --space-4:          16px;
    --space-5:          20px;
    --space-6:          24px;
    --space-8:          32px;
    --space-10:         40px;
    --space-12:         48px;
    --space-16:         64px;
    --space-20:         80px;
    --space-24:         96px;

    /* ---- Radii ---- */
    --radius-sm:        8px;
    --radius-md:        12px;
    --radius-lg:        20px;
    --radius-xl:        28px;
    --radius-full:      999px;

    /* ---- Shadows ---- */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 2px 4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
    --shadow-lg: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.18), 0 8px 24px -8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);

    /* ---- Layout ---- */
    --container-max:    1200px;
    --nav-height:       60px;
    --util-height:      34px;

    /* ---- Motion ---- */
    --ease-out:         cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    --ease-in-out:      cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
    --duration-fast:    160ms;
    --duration-base:    220ms;
    --duration-slow:    320ms;
}

/* Reduced motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    :root {
        --duration-fast:    0ms;
        --duration-base:    0ms;
        --duration-slow:    0ms;
    }
}
/* ---- style.css ---- */
:root {
    --primary: #58a6ff;
    --primary-dark: #1f6feb;
    --bg-dark: #0d1117;
    --card-bg: #161b22;
    --border: #30363d;
    --text-main: #c9d1d9;
    --text-dim: #8b949e;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --accent-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #58a6ff 0%, #bc8cf2 100%);
    --glass: rgba(22, 27, 34, 0.8);
}

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

body {
    font-family: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--bg-dark);
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.gradient-text {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 0.65rem 0;
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.1rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

/* Hamburger: hidden on desktop, shown ≤768px (see mobile media block) */
.nav-hamburger {
    display: none;
    margin-left: auto;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--c-fg, #111);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1;
    /* 48x48 tap target (Google mobile-usability minimum) */
    min-width: 48px;
    min-height: 48px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 4px 6px;
}

/* Primary nav must stay single-line. Search lives in the second row now. */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .nav-links { gap: 0.7rem; }
    .nav-link { font-size: 0.9rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .nav-links { gap: 0.55rem; }
    .nav-link { font-size: 0.85rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 920px) {
    .nav-link { font-size: 0.8rem; }
    .nav-links { gap: 0.45rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 780px) {
    .nav-link { font-size: 0.78rem; }
}

/* ────── Collapsible search widget (button → expands to input) ────── */
.nav-search-widget {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.nav-search-toggle {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.18s ease-out;
    font-family: inherit;
}
.nav-search-toggle:hover { border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); }
.nav-search-shell {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: calc(100% + 6px);
    width: 360px;
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    background: var(--card-bg, #0d1117);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    padding: 0.55rem;
    display: none;
    z-index: 1010;
}
.nav-search-widget[data-open="1"] .nav-search-shell { display: block; }
.nav-search-widget[data-open="1"] .nav-search-toggle {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.06);
}
.nav-search-shell input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 9px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    outline: none;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.nav-search-shell input:focus { border-color: var(--primary); }
.nav-search-shell .search-dropdown {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    max-height: 60vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 0;
}
.nav-search-shell .search-dropdown.hidden { display: none; }
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .nav-search-shell {
        right: -8px;
        width: calc(100vw - 24px);
    }
}

.nav-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.nav-link.primary {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.3);
}

.nav-link.nav-journey {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    background: rgba(88,166,255,0.08);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(88,166,255,0.2);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.nav-link.nav-journey:hover {
    background: rgba(88,166,255,0.15);
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    padding: 10rem 2rem 6rem;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero.compact-hero {
    padding: 5.5rem 2rem 1.25rem;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 150%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    z-index: -1;
}

.hero h1 {
    font-size: 4rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.compact-hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.hero p {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.compact-hero p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.hero-search-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-tagline {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-search-row .search-container {
    flex: 1;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .hero-search-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.5rem;
    }
    .hero-tagline { white-space: normal; text-align: center; font-size: 0.82rem; }
}

/* Stats bar */
.stats-bar {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
}

.stats-bar-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.quick-stat {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.quick-stat strong {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-right: 0.3rem;
}

/* Compact container */
.container.compact {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
}

/* Search bar */
.search-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.search-container i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.5rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

#global-search {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem 0.85rem 3rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

#global-search:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.2);
}

.search-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 12px);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    z-index: 1100;
    max-height: 450px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    padding: 0.75rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.search-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.search-item:hover,
.search-item.highlighted {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--border);
}

.search-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 10px;
}

.search-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.search-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.search-meta {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.search-section-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem 0.3rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.search-section-label:not(:first-child) {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.search-section-label i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-right: 0.2rem;
}

.search-type-tag {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    margin-left: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.search-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.search-badge.ranking {
    background: rgba(188, 140, 242, 0.15);
    color: var(--c-primary);
}

.search-item .search-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.search-meta mark {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 0 4px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.hero-badges {
    margin-top: 3rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Sections */
.section {
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.section-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-header p {
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* Filter Pills */
.filter-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.pill {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.pill:hover,
.pill.active {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Card Grid */
.card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 2rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.card-flag {
    font-size: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.card .tagline {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.card-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.stat-value {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Journey Section */
.journey-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.9), rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.9)), url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523240795612-9a054b0db644?auto=format&fit=crop&q=80&w=2070');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 4rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.stream-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}

.stream-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.stream-card:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.stream-card i {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Modal */
.modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.modal.hidden {
    display: none;
}

.modal-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.modal-content {
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 900px;
    max-height: 90vh;
    border-radius: 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2001;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 3rem;
}

.close-modal {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--white);
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* Animations */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

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

.fade-in {
    animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease-out forwards;
}

.fade-in-delay {
    animation: fadeIn 0.8s 0.3s ease-out forwards;
    opacity: 0;
}

/* Aspiration/Career Flow Extras */
.section-header.centered {
    text-align: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.recommendations-container {
    padding: 2rem;
    background: #1a1f26;
    border-radius: 28px;
    border: 1px dashed var(--border);
    margin-top: 2rem;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease-out;
}

.recommendations-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.level-toggle-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.toggle-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.level-pills {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 0.3rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
}

.level-pill {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    padding: 0.5rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.level-pill.active {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.3);
}

.recommendation-hero {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.recommendation-hero h2 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
}

/* Program List Styling inside Recommendation Cards */
.program-list {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1rem;
    list-style: none;
}

.program-item {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.program-item:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.uni-name {
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.prog-name {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.prog-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.recommendations-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.back-btn {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.back-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.stream-card.selected {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.05);
}

/* Modal Inner Extras */
.grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    margin: 2rem 0;
}

.highlights-box,
.scholarships-box {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.link-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.link-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Journey card extras */
.card-unis {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.card-tuition {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #3fb950;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.card-notes {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-top: 0.4rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.strength-bar {
    position: relative;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--border);
    border-radius: 3px;
    margin: 0.75rem 0 0.5rem;
    overflow: visible;
}

.strength-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: width 0.6s ease;
}

.strength-bar span {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    top: -18px;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Test cards */
.test-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.test-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}

.test-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.test-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.test-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.test-cost {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: #3fb950;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: rgba(63, 185, 80, 0.1);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
}

.test-card-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.test-detail {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.test-detail strong {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.test-card-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.test-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.test-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Finance cards */
.finance-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.finance-section-label {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.finance-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.finance-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}

.finance-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.finance-card-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.finance-card-header h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--white);
}

.finance-rate {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.finance-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.finance-detail {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.finance-card-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.finance-link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.finance-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Journey Stepper */
.section-compact {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.journey-stepper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding: 1rem 0;
}

.step {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    cursor: default;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.step.active {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
}

.step.active .step-num {
    background: var(--primary);
    color: var(--white);
}

.step.active span {
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.step.completed .step-num {
    background: #3fb950;
    color: var(--white);
}

.step-num {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-weight: 500;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.step-line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.step-header {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.step-header p {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.journey-step {
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

.step-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* 4-column demand grid */
.demand-grid-4 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .demand-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .demand-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .demand-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.demand-mini-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.demand-mini-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.08);
}

.dmc-icon {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.dmc-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.dmc-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.dmc-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.dmc-badge.very_high { background: rgba(63,185,80,0.15); color: #3fb950; }
.dmc-badge.high { background: rgba(88,166,255,0.15); color: var(--c-primary); }
.dmc-badge.moderate { background: rgba(210,153,34,0.15); color: #d29922; }
.dmc-badge.emerging { background: rgba(188,140,242,0.15); color: var(--c-primary); }

.dmc-growth {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: rgba(63,185,80,0.08);
    color: #3fb950;
}

.dmc-salary {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.dmc-footer {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.4rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* Profession detail (step 2) */
.prof-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.prof-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    background: rgba(88,166,255,0.08);
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.prof-info h2 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.prof-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.prof-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.prof-stat {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.8rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.prof-stat-val {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.prof-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.prof-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.prof-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1rem;
}

.prof-card-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.prof-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.prof-chip {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 100px;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.prof-chip.clickable {
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.prof-chip.clickable:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.prof-employers {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.prof-countries {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.prof-country {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.prof-country-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 100px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.prof-country-link:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.06);
}

.prof-employers-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}

.prof-employer-region {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.prof-employer-region-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.prof-employer-names {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.prof-action {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: opacity 0.2s;
}

.prof-action:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Quick Links */
.quick-links-section {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.quick-links-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.quick-link-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
}

.quick-link-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.quick-link-card > i:first-child {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quick-link-card > i:last-child {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: auto;
}

.quick-link-card div {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.quick-link-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.quick-link-card p {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.loading-msg {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

/* Responsive fixes */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .recommendations-nav,
    .step-nav {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1rem;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-hamburger {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    /* Hamburger-opened mobile drawer */
    .nav-links.open {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0.15rem;
        position: fixed;
        top: 58px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 58px);
        overflow-y: auto;
        background: var(--c-surface, #fff);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border, #e5e7eb);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg, 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.18));
        padding: 0.6rem 1rem 1.4rem;
        z-index: 1000;
    }
    .nav-links.open > .nav-link,
    .nav-links.open > .nav-dropdown-wrap,
    .nav-links.open > .nav-search-widget,
    .nav-links.open > .country-selector-nav {
        width: 100%;
    }
    .nav-links.open .nav-link {
        padding: 0.7rem 0.4rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft, #eee);
    }
    .nav-links.open .nav-dropdown-wrap { display: block; }
    /* Mega-dropdowns render inline (accordion) inside the drawer, not floating */
    .nav-links.open .nav-mega-dropdown {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        padding: 0.2rem 0 0.2rem 0.6rem;
        background: transparent;
        z-index: auto;
    }

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

    .compact-hero h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .journey-stepper {
        gap: 0;
    }

    .step span {
        display: none;
    }

    .step-line {
        width: 20px;
    }

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

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

    .quick-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .stats-bar-inner {
        gap: 1.5rem;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .quick-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   COUNTRY SELECTOR (Navbar)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.country-selector-nav {
    position: relative;
}

.country-selector-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.country-selector-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.country-selector-btn i {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    transition: transform 0.2s;
}

.country-selector-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    right: 0;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    min-width: 180px;
    max-height: 360px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 1200;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    padding: 0.4rem;
}

.country-dropdown-header {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem 0.3rem;
}

.country-option {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.country-option:hover {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
}

.country-option.active {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .country-selector-nav {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO COUNTRY PILLS
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-country-pills {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-country-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-cpill {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.hero-cpill:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .hero-country-pills { gap: 0.3rem; }
    .hero-cpill { font-size: 0.7rem; padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem; }
    .hero-country-label { display: none; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PATH SELECTOR
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PATH SELECTOR — Explore Grid + Testimonials
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.ps-explore-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.ps-panel { min-width: 0; }

.ps-section-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.ps-section-title i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 1.1rem; }

.ps-section-subtitle {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    margin-top: -0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.ps-loading { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 1rem; text-align: center; }

/* Destination Cards (left column) */
.ps-dest-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; }

.ps-dest-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}

.ps-dest-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ps-dest-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.ps-dest-flag { font-size: 1.3rem; }

.ps-dest-name {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.ps-dest-tagline {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.ps-dest-bullets {
    list-style: none;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.ps-dest-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.ps-dest-bullets li i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Ease Universities (right column) */
.ps-ease-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }

.ps-ease-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.ps-ease-row:hover { border-color: var(--primary); }

.ps-ease-rank {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    min-width: 22px;
    text-align: center;
}

.ps-ease-flag { font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ps-ease-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }

.ps-ease-name {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.ps-ease-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ps-ease-badge {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
}

.ps-ease-badge.accept { background: rgba(63,185,80,0.12); color: #3fb950; }
.ps-ease-badge.intl { background: rgba(88,166,255,0.1); color: var(--primary); }
.ps-ease-badge.qs { background: rgba(188,140,242,0.1); color: var(--c-primary); }

/* Testimonials Section */
.ps-testimonials-section { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.ps-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.ps-test-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.ps-test-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); }

.ps-test-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.ps-test-flag { font-size: 1.3rem; }

.ps-test-country {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.ps-test-count {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    background: rgba(88,166,255,0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
}

.ps-test-posts { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }

.ps-test-post {
    padding: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--border);
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.ps-test-post:hover { border-left-color: var(--primary); }

.ps-test-post a {
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    display: block;
}

.ps-test-post a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.ps-post-meta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.ps-post-score { color: #3fb950; font-weight: 700; }
.ps-post-sub { color: var(--text-dim); }

/* Path Chooser (below) */
.ps-path-chooser {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ps-explore-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ps-dest-bullets { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

.path-selector-section {
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.path-selector-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.path-selector-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.path-selector-header p {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.path-cards {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.path-card {
    flex: 1;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.path-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
}

.path-card-visual {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.path-icon-wrap {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}

.path-icon-wrap.traditional {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.2);
}

.path-icon-wrap.career {
    background: rgba(188, 140, 242, 0.1);
    color: var(--c-primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(188, 140, 242, 0.2);
}

.path-card-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.path-card-badge.hot {
    background: rgba(255, 107, 53, 0.1);
    color: #FF6B35;
}

.path-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.path-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.path-steps-preview {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.path-steps-preview li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.path-steps-preview li i {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.path-cta {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    border: none;
}

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

.traditional-cta:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.3);
}

.career-cta {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    color: var(--white);
}

.career-cta:hover {
    opacity: 0.9;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(188, 140, 242, 0.3);
}

.path-divider {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.path-divider span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .path-cards {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
    .path-divider {
        padding: 0.5rem 0;
    }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PATH A: Country Grid
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.country-search-bar {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 400px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.country-search-bar i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.country-search-bar input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem 0.75rem 2.75rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}

.country-search-bar input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.country-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.country-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.country-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.04);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.country-card-flag {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.country-card-info {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.country-card-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
}

.country-card-meta {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.country-card-stat {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.country-card-arrow {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}

.country-card:hover .country-card-arrow {
    color: var(--primary);
}

@media (max-width: 800px) {
    .country-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .country-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PATH A: Level & Stream Selector
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.level-stream-selector {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.selector-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.selector-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.large-pills {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.large-pills .level-pill {
    flex: 1;
    padding: 1rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.large-pills .level-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
}

.large-pills .level-pill.active {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.15);
}

.stream-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PATH A: Traditional Program Results
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.trad-uni-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.trad-uni-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.trad-uni-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.trad-uni-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.trad-uni-name:hover {
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.trad-uni-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.trad-uni-city {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

.trad-programs-list {
    padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.trad-program-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(48, 54, 61, 0.3);
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.trad-program-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.trad-program-row:hover {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.03);
}

.trad-prog-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
}

.trad-prog-details {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.trad-prog-details span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.trad-prog-fee {
    color: #3fb950 !important;
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .trad-program-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 0.4rem;
    }
    .trad-prog-details {
        gap: 0.75rem;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PATH B: Education Level Question
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edu-level-section {
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.edu-level-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.edu-level-header h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.edu-level-header p {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.edu-level-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.edu-level-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.edu-level-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.edu-level-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
}

.edu-level-card.selected {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.05);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.15);
}

.edu-card-icon {
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.edu-level-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
}

.edu-level-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.edu-card-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: auto;
}

.edu-card-tag.graduate {
    background: rgba(188, 140, 242, 0.1);
    color: var(--c-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .edu-level-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   PATH B: Education Pathway Banner
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.edu-pathway-banner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.edu-pathway-banner i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.edu-pathway-banner strong {
    color: var(--white);
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   Journey Section Shared
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.journey-section {
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease-out;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   MINI BAR (Breadcrumbs + Stats)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mini-bar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 54px; /* right below navbar */
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 999;
    background: var(--bg-dark);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: 0.25rem 2rem;
}

.mini-bar-inner {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.mini-bar-inner.mini-bar-centered {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.mini-breadcrumbs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.15rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.bc-link {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}
.bc-link:hover { color: var(--primary); background: rgba(88,166,255,0.05); }
.bc-link.active { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.bc-link + .bc-link::before { content: '/'; color: var(--border); margin-right: 0.15rem; font-size: 0.6rem; }

.mini-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.mini-stat-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.15rem;
}

.mini-stat-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.2);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.mini-stat-link strong {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.mini-stat-link:hover strong {
    color: var(--primary);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mini-bar { top: 44px; }
    .mini-bar-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; align-items: flex-start; }
    .mini-stats { gap: 0.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .mini-breadcrumbs { display: none; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   NAV MEGA DROPDOWN (Destinations)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.nav-dropdown-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-has-dropdown {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.nav-mega-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 12px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1rem;
    z-index: 1200;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    min-width: 520px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.mega-section { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.15rem; }

.mega-label {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    padding: 0.3rem 0.5rem 0.2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.mega-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.15s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.mega-item:hover {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.mega-intake {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
    padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.mega-item:hover .mega-intake { color: var(--primary); }

.mega-all {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 0.3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding-top: 0.4rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    /* Hide floating megas — except when expanded inside the open mobile drawer */
    .nav-links:not(.open) .nav-mega-dropdown { display: none !important; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   COUNTRY JOURNEY (Personalized)
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.country-journey-section { animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease-out; }

.cj-header { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.cj-title-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.cj-flag { font-size: 3rem; }

.cj-title-row h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.cj-title-row p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.9rem; }

.cj-facts {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.cj-fact {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.cj-fact i { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.cj-fact strong { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; display: block; }
.cj-fact span { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.72rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; font-weight: 600; }

.cj-section { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.cj-section h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.cj-section h3 i { color: var(--primary); }

.cj-dest-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.cj-dest-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.cj-dest-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cj-dest-flag { font-size: 1.5rem; }
.cj-dest-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.cj-dest-name { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.cj-dest-intake { font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--text-dim); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; }
.cj-dest-intake i { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--primary); }

.cj-finance-preview {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.cj-fin-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}

.cj-fin-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); }

.cj-fin-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; color: #3fb950; flex-shrink: 0; }
.cj-fin-name { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); }
.cj-fin-detail { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-dim); }
.cj-fin-rate { font-size: 0.72rem; color: #3fb950; font-weight: 600; }

.cj-path-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.cj-path-row .path-cta { font-size: 0.9rem; padding: 1rem; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cj-facts { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .cj-path-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .cj-title-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .cj-flag { font-size: 2.5rem; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-section { margin: 1.5rem 0; }

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    align-items: start;
}

.about-text h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.about-text p { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.about-text strong { color: var(--white); }

.about-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.about-stat-item { text-align: center; }
.about-stat-num { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary); }
.about-stat-label { font-size: 0.65rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.06em; color: var(--text-dim); font-weight: 600; }

.about-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; }

.about-feature {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem;
    background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px; padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.about-feature:hover { border-color: var(--primary); }
.about-feature i { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.about-feature strong { color: var(--white); font-size: 0.85rem; display: block; }
.about-feature span { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.75rem; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .about-stats-row { gap: 1rem; }
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   ARTICLES SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.articles-section { margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.articles-section h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.section-subtitle { color: var(--text-dim); font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }

.articles-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
}

.article-card {
    background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem; transition: all 0.3s; cursor: default;
}
.article-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.article-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.article-card h3 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; line-height: 1.3; }
.article-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-dim); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.article-tags { display: flex; gap: 0.4rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.article-tags span { font-size: 0.65rem; padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem; border-radius: 100px; background: rgba(88,166,255,0.08); color: var(--primary); font-weight: 500; }

@media (max-width: 800px) { .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 520px) { .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* ════════════════════════════════════════════
   FAQ SECTION
   ════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.faq-section { margin: 1.5rem 0 1rem; }
.faq-section h2 { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.5rem; }

.faq-item {
    background: var(--card-bg); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden; transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--primary); }

.faq-item summary {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white); list-style: none; display: flex; align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between; transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary::after { content: '+'; font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--text-dim); transition: transform 0.2s; }
.faq-item[open] summary::after { content: '−'; color: var(--primary); }
.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--primary); }

.faq-item p {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1rem; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--text-dim);
    line-height: 1.7; margin: 0;
}
.faq-item p strong { color: var(--text-main); }

/* Footer */
.footer {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    text-align: center;
}

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

.footer-info {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-info p {
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}
/* ---- detail.css ---- */
/* Detail pages — university.html, program.html */

.detail-page {
    padding-top: 70px;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

.detail-container {
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 1rem 2rem 2rem;
}

.detail-loading,
.detail-error {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 4rem 2rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.detail-error a {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.detail-back {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.detail-back:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
}

/* Hero */
.detail-hero {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.detail-hero-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.detail-hero-info h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.detail-subtitle {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.detail-subtitle span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}

/* Stats row */
.detail-stats-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.detail-stat-card {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 140px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.2rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.detail-stat-card.accent {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.05);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.detail-stat-card.accent .stat-number {
    background: var(--accent-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

/* Sections */
.detail-section {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.detail-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.detail-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Programs table */
.program-level-heading {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 1.5rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.programs-table {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.programs-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.programs-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(48, 54, 61, 0.5);
    align-items: center;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}

.programs-row:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.programs-row:hover {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.04);
}

.programs-row.clickable {
    cursor: pointer;
}

.programs-row.clickable:hover {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.08);
}

a.programs-row-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--text-main);
    cursor: pointer;
}
a.programs-row-link:hover {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.08);
}
a.programs-row-link .program-name-cell {
    color: var(--primary);
}

.program-name-cell {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--white);
}

.fees-cell {
    color: #3fb950;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.uni-link {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.level-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.level-badge.UG {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.level-badge.PG {
    background: rgba(188, 140, 242, 0.15);
    color: var(--c-primary);
}

/* Country info grid */
.country-info-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
}

.country-info-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

.country-info-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.country-info-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.country-info-card li {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(48, 54, 61, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.country-info-card li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.country-info-card li span {
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.country-info-card li strong {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-align: right;
    max-width: 60%;
}

/* Links row */
.detail-links-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.detail-link-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.detail-link-btn:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: var(--primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Provenance */
.detail-provenance {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.provenance-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.provenance-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    background: var(--card-bg);
    padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.prov-level {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.4rem;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.prov-level.primary {
    background: rgba(63, 185, 80, 0.2);
    color: #3fb950;
}

.prov-level.secondary {
    background: rgba(210, 153, 34, 0.2);
    color: #d29922;
}

/* Degree detail page — expanded table */
.degree-header {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1fr 0.8fr 1fr 1fr;
}

.degree-table .programs-row {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1.5fr 1fr 0.8fr 1fr 1fr;
}

.uni-cell {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
}

.uni-type-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.uni-city {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.ranking-cell {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.rank-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
}

.rank-tag.qs {
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--primary);
}

.rank-tag.the {
    background: rgba(188, 140, 242, 0.12);
    color: var(--c-primary);
}

.rank-tag.none {
    color: var(--text-dim);
}

.scholarship-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #d29922;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
}

.country-program-count {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    margin-left: 0.5rem;
}

/* Entrance exams */
.exam-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.exam-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.2rem;
}

.exam-card-name {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.exam-card-detail {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.exam-country-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.exam-entry {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.exam-key {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-right: 0.4rem;
}

.exam-value {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

/* Admission snippet under country heading */
.admission-snippet {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.adm-chip {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--text-dim);
    background: rgba(88, 166, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
}

.adm-chip strong {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .detail-hero {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .detail-subtitle {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .detail-hero-info h1 {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .detail-stats-row {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .programs-header,
    .programs-row {
        grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    }

    .degree-header,
    .degree-table .programs-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1.5fr 1fr;
    }

    .programs-header span:nth-child(4),
    .programs-header span:nth-child(5),
    .programs-header span:nth-child(6),
    .programs-row span:nth-child(4),
    .programs-row span:nth-child(5),
    .programs-row span:nth-child(6) {
        display: none;
    }

    .country-info-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}
/* ---- site-theme.css ---- */
/* ========================================================================
   StudyFinder — Site-wide theme overlay
   Remaps legacy dark-theme tokens onto theme.css, then adds generic
   component overrides shared by every page (nav, mini-bar, hero, cards,
   pills, articles, FAQ, footer, modals).
   Load order on every page: theme.css → style.css → site-theme.css
   Homepage adds home.css after this for page-specific components.
   ======================================================================== */


/* ---- Token remap: dark theme vars now point at light theme vars ---- */
:root {
    --primary:          var(--c-primary);
    --primary-dark:     var(--c-primary-600);
    --bg-dark:          var(--c-bg);
    --card-bg:          var(--c-surface);
    --border:           var(--c-border);
    --text-main:        var(--c-fg);
    --text-dim:         var(--c-fg-mute);
    --white:            var(--c-fg);
    --accent-gradient:  linear-gradient(120deg, var(--c-primary) 0%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
    --glass:            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

/* ---- Typography ---- */
body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    background: var(--c-bg);
}

/* ---- Navbar: light backdrop ---- */
.navbar {
    background: var(--glass);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(160%) blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
}
.nav-link { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.nav-link:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }
.nav-link.nav-journey {
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
}
.nav-link.nav-journey:hover {
    background: #EEE3FC;
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
}
.logo { color: var(--c-fg); }
.nav-mega-dropdown {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.mega-item { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.mega-item:hover { background: var(--c-primary-50); color: var(--c-primary-600); }
.mega-label { color: var(--c-fg-mute); }

/* ---- Mini bar (announcement + stats) ---- */
/* Note: .mini-bar inherits position:fixed from style.css. We override top
   to match the new navbar height and keep the bar compact so the hero's
   padding-top clears nav + mini-bar. */
.mini-bar {
    top: 62px !important;
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    padding: 0 !important;
    z-index: 999;
}
.mini-bar-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 6px 24px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.mini-bar-inner::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.mini-announce {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mini-stats {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mini-stat-link {
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.mini-stat-link strong { color: var(--c-primary); font-weight: var(--weight-bold); }
.mini-stat-link:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mini-announce { display: none; }
    .mini-bar-inner { justify-content: flex-start; padding: 6px 16px; gap: 12px; }
    .mini-stats { gap: 12px; }
}

/* Hero needs extra top padding to clear fixed nav (~60px) + mini-bar (~34px) */
.hero.compact-hero {
    padding-top: 7rem !important;
}

/* ---- Country selector ---- */
.country-selector-btn {
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
}
.country-selector-btn:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
}
.country-selector-dropdown {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.country-option { color: var(--c-fg); }
.country-option:hover { background: var(--c-primary-50); color: var(--c-primary-600); }
.country-dropdown-header { color: var(--c-fg-mute); }

/* ---- Hero ---- */
.hero { background: var(--c-bg); }
.hero-bg { opacity: 0.35; }
.hero h1 { color: var(--c-fg); }
.hero p, .hero-tagline { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.hero-cpill {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
}
.hero-cpill:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
}
.hero-country-label { color: var(--c-fg-mute); }
.search-container {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.search-container input { color: var(--c-fg); }
.search-container input::placeholder { color: var(--c-fg-mute); }

/* Search living inside the navbar */
.nav-search {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 420px;
    min-width: 180px;
    margin: 0 8px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
    transition: border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.nav-search:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    background: var(--c-surface);
}
.nav-search i { color: var(--c-fg-mute); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.nav-search input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    outline: none;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    padding: 4px 0;
    min-width: 0;
}
.nav-search input::placeholder { color: var(--c-fg-mute); }
.nav-search .search-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 6px);
    left: 0;
    right: auto;
    width: max(100%, 460px);
    max-width: calc(100vw - 32px);
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    z-index: 100;
    padding: 8px;
}
.nav-search .search-section-label {
    padding: 8px 12px 6px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
}
.nav-search .search-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    min-width: 0;
}
.nav-search .search-item:hover,
.nav-search .search-item.highlighted {
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    border-color: var(--c-border);
}
.nav-search .search-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-search .search-info {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.nav-search .search-title {
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.nav-search .search-meta {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.nav-search .search-type-tag {
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin-left: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-search { display: none; }
}
.search-dropdown {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

/* ---- Path selector & path cards ---- */
.path-selector-header h2 { color: var(--c-fg); }
.path-selector-header p { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.path-card {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.path-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.path-card h3 { color: var(--c-fg); }
.path-desc, .path-card p { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.path-steps-preview li { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.path-card-badge {
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.path-card-badge.hot {
    background: var(--c-accent);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--c-accent);
}
.path-divider { color: var(--c-fg-mute); }

/* ---- Primary CTA ---- */
.path-cta {
    background: var(--c-fg);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-fg);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.path-cta:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
}
.path-cta.career-cta {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
}
.path-cta.career-cta:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary-600);
    border-color: var(--c-primary-600);
}

/* ---- Back button ---- */
.back-btn {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
}
.back-btn:hover {
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: var(--c-primary);
}

/* ---- Stepper ---- */
.journey-stepper .step { color: var(--c-fg-mute); }
.journey-stepper .step.active { color: var(--c-primary); }
.journey-stepper .step-num {
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
}
.journey-stepper .step.active .step-num {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
}
.step-line { background: var(--c-border); }
.step-header h2 { color: var(--c-fg); }
.step-header p { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }

/* ---- Pills ---- */
.pill {
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
}
.pill:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
}
.pill.active {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ---- Career search + sub-discipline ---- */
.career-search-wrap {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 0.9rem;
}
.career-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.05rem;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--c-surface);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: border-color 150ms ease-out, box-shadow 150ms ease-out;
}
.career-search-input:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
}
.career-search-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 6px);
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md, 0 12px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.15));
    max-height: 320px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 50;
}
.career-search-dropdown.hidden { display: none; }
.css-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.55rem;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    color: var(--c-fg);
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
}
.css-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.css-row:hover { background: var(--c-muted); }
.css-icon { font-size: 1.05rem; }
.css-sub {
    margin-left: auto;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.stream-filter-sub {
    margin-top: 0.55rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}
.pill-sub {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.32rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ---- Country journey section ---- */
.country-journey-section {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.cj-fact {
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    color: var(--c-fg);
}
.cj-fact strong { color: var(--c-primary); }

/* ---- Panels / ps-* ---- */
.ps-panel {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ps-section-title { color: var(--c-fg); }
.ps-section-subtitle { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.ps-loading, .loading-msg { color: var(--c-fg-mute); }

/* ---- Edu level cards ---- */
.edu-level-section h2 { color: var(--c-fg); }
.edu-level-section p { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.edu-level-card {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.edu-level-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.edu-card-tag {
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.edu-card-tag.graduate {
    background: var(--c-accent-50);
    color: var(--c-accent);
}

/* ---- Quick links ---- */
.quick-link-card {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.quick-link-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.quick-link-card h3 { color: var(--c-fg); }
.quick-link-card p { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }

/* ---- About section ---- */
.about-section h2, .about-text h2 { color: var(--c-fg); }
.about-text p { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.about-stat-item { color: var(--c-fg); }
.about-stat-num { color: var(--c-primary); }
.about-stat-label { color: var(--c-fg-mute); }
.about-feature {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg);
}
.about-feature strong { color: var(--c-fg); }
.about-feature span { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }

/* ---- Articles ---- */
.articles-section h2 { color: var(--c-fg); }
.section-subtitle { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.article-card {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.article-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.article-card h3 { color: var(--c-fg); }
.article-card p { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.article-tags span {
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

/* ---- FAQ ---- */
.faq-section h2 { color: var(--c-fg); }
.faq-item {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg);
}
.faq-item[open] { border-color: var(--c-primary); }
.faq-item summary { color: var(--c-fg); }
.faq-item summary::after { color: var(--c-fg-mute); }
.faq-item[open] summary::after { color: var(--c-primary); }
.faq-item summary:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }
.faq-item p { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.faq-item p strong { color: var(--c-fg); }

/* ---- Footer (keeps dark feel for contrast) ---- */
.footer {
    background: var(--c-fg);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.footer .logo { color: #fff; }
.footer-info p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); }
.footer-bottom { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45); }

/* ---- Modal ---- */
.modal-overlay { background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55); }
.modal-content {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.close-modal { color: var(--c-fg-soft); }
.close-modal:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }

/* ---- One-off hardcoded dark surface in legacy CSS ---- */
.recommendations-container {
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px dashed var(--c-border);
}

/* ========================================================================
   Rankings page
   ======================================================================== */

.rankings-page { background: var(--c-bg); }

.rankings-hero {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px 0 32px;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.rankings-kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--c-primary);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.rankings-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw + 1rem, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: var(--weight-black);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
    line-height: var(--leading-tight);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.rankings-sub {
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    font-size: var(--text-lg);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}
.rankings-method-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.rankings-method-link strong {
    color: var(--c-primary);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
}
.rankings-method-link:hover { color: var(--c-primary-600); text-decoration: underline; }
.rankings-method-link:hover strong { color: var(--c-primary-600); }

/* ---- Filter bar ---- */
.rankings-filters {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 18px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.rf-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px 20px;
    padding: 6px 0;
}
.rf-row.rf-streams { padding-top: 10px; border-top: 1px dashed var(--c-border-soft); }
.rf-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.rf-group-emerging { flex: 1; align-items: flex-end; }
.rf-label {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
}
.rf-select {
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    padding: 8px 34px 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    cursor: pointer;
    appearance: none;
    background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--c-fg-mute) 50%),
                      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-fg-mute) 50%, transparent 50%);
    background-position: calc(100% - 16px) 50%, calc(100% - 11px) 50%;
    background-size: 5px 5px, 5px 5px;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    min-width: 200px;
    max-width: 280px;
}
.rf-select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--c-primary); background-color: var(--c-surface); }

.rf-toggle, .rf-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
}
.rf-chips {
    flex: 1;
    gap: 6px;
}
.rf-chip {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-family: inherit;
}
.rf-chip:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
}
.rf-chip.active {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
}

.rf-toggle-row {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.rf-toggle-row input[type="checkbox"] { accent-color: var(--c-primary); }

.rf-presets {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px 10px;
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--c-border-soft);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
}
.rf-preset {
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.rf-preset:hover { background: #EEE3FC; border-color: var(--c-primary); }

/* ---- Ranking body header ---- */
.rankings-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding: 0 4px;
}
.rankings-header h2 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
}
.rankings-count {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
}

/* ---- Table ---- */
.rankings-table {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.rt-head, .rt-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 46px 2fr 90px 90px 1.3fr 1.7fr 60px 24px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
}
.rt-head {
    background: var(--c-muted);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
}
.rt-row {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--c-fg);
    transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.rt-row:hover { background: var(--c-primary-50); }
.rt-row:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.rt-num { text-align: right; font-family: var(--font-mono); font-weight: var(--weight-semibold); }

.rt-rank {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
}

.rt-uni { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; min-width: 0; }
.rt-uni-flag {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-right: 4px;
    display: inline;
}
.rt-uni-name {
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.rt-uni-link {
    color: var(--c-primary);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 1px 3px;
    transition: color 150ms var(--ease-out), background 150ms var(--ease-out);
}
.rt-uni-link:hover { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }
.rt-role-chip {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--c-fg);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-decoration: none;
    background: var(--c-primary-50, rgba(88,166,255,0.08));
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-right: 2px;
    transition: color 150ms var(--ease-out), background 150ms var(--ease-out);
}
.rt-role-chip:hover { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--c-primary); }
.rt-role-chip-static { cursor: default; }
.rt-at {
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    font-size: 0.85em;
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
}
.rt-uni-city {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.rt-type-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.rt-type-public  { background: var(--c-primary-50); color: var(--c-primary-600); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); }
.rt-type-private { background: var(--c-accent-50); color: var(--c-accent); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); }
.rt-type-branch_campus { background: var(--c-warning-50); color: var(--c-warning); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); }
.rt-type-na      { background: var(--c-muted); color: var(--c-fg-mute); border: 1px solid var(--c-border); }

.rt-score {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.rt-score-bar {
    flex: 1;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--c-border-soft);
    border-radius: 3px;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-width: 60px;
}
.rt-score-fill {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-primary) 0%, var(--c-accent) 100%);
    border-radius: 3px;
    transition: width var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-out);
}
.rt-score-val {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    min-width: 24px;
    text-align: right;
}

.rt-roles {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px;
    min-width: 0;
}
.rt-role-chip {
    font-size: 0.6875rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    border-radius: 4px;
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    max-width: 180px;
}

.rt-qs { color: var(--c-fg-mute); font-size: var(--text-sm); }
.rt-arrow {
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
    font-size: var(--text-md);
    text-align: right;
    transition: transform var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out), color var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.rt-row:hover .rt-arrow { color: var(--c-primary); transform: translateX(3px); }

.rt-loading {
    padding: 28px;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
}
.rt-loading.rt-error { color: var(--c-danger); }

/* ---- Methodology ---- */
.rankings-methodology {
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.rankings-methodology h3 {
    font-size: var(--text-2xl);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    letter-spacing: var(--tracking-tight);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.rankings-methodology ol {
    margin: 0 0 16px 1.2rem;
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    line-height: var(--leading-relaxed);
}
.rankings-methodology li { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.rankings-methodology li strong { color: var(--c-fg); font-weight: var(--weight-semibold); }
.rankings-caveat {
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border-left: 3px solid var(--c-primary);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    line-height: var(--leading-normal);
}

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .rt-head, .rt-row { grid-template-columns: 40px 1.8fr 80px 72px 1.2fr 1.3fr 50px 20px; gap: 10px; padding: 12px 16px; }
    .rt-role-chip { max-width: 120px; }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .rt-head { display: none; }
    .rt-row {
        grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr auto;
        grid-template-areas:
            "rank uni   arrow"
            "rank meta  arrow"
            "rank score arrow"
            "rank roles arrow";
        gap: 6px 12px;
        padding: 14px 16px;
    }
    .rt-rank { grid-area: rank; align-self: start; padding-top: 2px; }
    .rt-uni { grid-area: uni; }
    .rt-type { grid-area: meta; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: var(--text-xs); color: var(--c-fg-mute); }
    .rt-type::after {
        content: " · " attr(data-after);
    }
    .rt-programs, .rt-qs { display: inline-flex; }
    .rt-programs::after { content: " programs"; font-weight: var(--weight-normal); color: var(--c-fg-mute); margin-left: 4px; }
    .rt-qs::before      { content: "QS "; }
    .rt-programs, .rt-qs {
        grid-area: meta;
        font-size: var(--text-xs);
        justify-self: start;
        text-align: left;
    }
    .rt-programs { order: 2; }
    .rt-qs       { order: 3; margin-left: 10px; }
    .rt-score    { grid-area: score; }
    .rt-roles    { grid-area: roles; }
    .rt-role-chip { max-width: 200px; }
    .rt-arrow    { grid-area: arrow; align-self: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .rf-select { min-width: 140px; }
    .rt-role-chip { font-size: 0.625rem; padding: 2px 6px; }
}

/* ---- Role → rankings CTA (on jobs.html / role.html) ---- */
.job-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--c-border-soft);
}
.job-expand-btn-primary {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
}
.job-expand-btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary-600);
    border-color: var(--c-primary-600);
    color: #fff;
}
.role-rank-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    background: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-primary);
    transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out), transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.role-rank-cta:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary-600);
    border-color: var(--c-primary-600);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}
.role-rank-cta span { transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out); }
.role-rank-cta:hover span { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ========================================================================
   J2E Index — composite ranking UI
   ======================================================================== */

/* ---- Breadcrumbs (rankings page) ---- */
.rankings-crumbs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 14px 0 10px;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
}
.rankings-crumbs .crumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.rankings-crumbs a.crumb:hover { color: var(--c-primary); }
.rankings-crumbs .crumb-current {
    color: var(--c-fg);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
}
.rankings-crumbs .crumb-sep {
    color: var(--c-border);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
}

/* ---- Countdown strip (injected by nav.js — sits under fixed navbar) ---- */
.countdown-strip {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 998;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ff7b54, #f97316);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.countdown-strip strong {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
    padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.countdown-strip a {
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: background 0.18s ease-out;
}
.countdown-strip a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.32); }
.countdown-strip .cs-close {
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.7;
    padding: 0.1rem 0.5rem;
}
.countdown-strip .cs-close:hover { opacity: 1; }
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .countdown-strip { font-size: 0.74rem; padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}
/* Empty slot build_css.py puts under the navbar so the strip's height is
   reserved from first paint; nav.js fills it (dropping the modifier) or removes
   it. Heights are the rendered strip's at each breakpoint; at <=560px the
   usual long label wraps to two rows. */
.countdown-strip--pending { min-height: 43.375px; }
@media (max-width: 720px) { .countdown-strip--pending { min-height: 51.375px; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .countdown-strip--pending { min-height: 79.4375px; } }

/* ---- Payback pill (Phase 1.2 — reused on rankings + uni + compare pages) ---- */
.rt-payback {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    margin-left: 0.55rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.rt-payback-good { background: rgba(63,185,80,0.12); color: #3fb950; }
.rt-payback-mid  { background: rgba(210,153,34,0.14); color: #d29922; }
.rt-payback-bad  { background: rgba(248,81,73,0.12); color: #f85149; }

/* ---- Visa climate badge (Phase 1.4 — auto-injected by nav.js where data-country is set) ---- */
.visa-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: filter 0.18s ease-out;
}
.visa-badge:hover { filter: brightness(1.15); }
.visa-badge-stable   { background: rgba(63,185,80,0.12);  color: #3fb950; }
.visa-badge-caution  { background: rgba(210,153,34,0.14); color: #d29922; }
.visa-badge-volatile { background: rgba(248,81,73,0.12);  color: #f85149; }
.visa-badge-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; }

/* ---- Universal breadcrumbs (injected by nav.js on listing pages) ---- */
.breadcrumbs-global-wrap {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    /* Clear the fixed navbar (≈62px). nav.js inserts this wrap right after the
       fixed nav, so it starts at y=0 and would otherwise sit behind the nav. */
    padding: calc(62px + 0.6rem) 2rem 0;
}
.breadcrumbs-global {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--c-fg-mute, #8b949e);
}
.breadcrumbs-global a {
    color: var(--c-fg-mute, #8b949e);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.18s ease-out;
}
.breadcrumbs-global a:hover { color: var(--c-primary, #58a6ff); }
.breadcrumbs-global .crumb-sep { opacity: 0.55; }
.breadcrumbs-global .crumb-current {
    color: var(--c-fg, #fff);
    font-weight: 500;
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .breadcrumbs-global-wrap { padding: calc(58px + 0.3rem) 1rem 0.5rem; }
    .breadcrumbs-global-wrap + .detail-page { padding-top: 0.25rem !important; }
}

/* ---- Unified breadcrumbs: identical look + optimised spacing on every page ---- */
.breadcrumbs,
.breadcrumbs-global,
.rankings-crumbs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: var(--c-fg-mute, #8b949e);
    padding: 0.4rem 0 0.5rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.breadcrumbs-global-wrap { padding: calc(62px + 0.35rem) 2rem 0.55rem; }
/* When the injected breadcrumb precedes the page's .detail-page container, the
   wrap already clears the fixed nav — so drop .detail-page's own 70px nav
   padding to avoid a double gap. Pages without the breadcrumb keep their 70px. */
.breadcrumbs-global-wrap + .detail-page { padding-top: 0.25rem !important; }
/* Countdown strip (exam ticker) sat pinned at y=0, entirely behind the fixed
   navbar (invisible) while still pushing the breadcrumb down ~43px. Clear the
   nav so it shows below the bar; the breadcrumb after it then needs only a
   small gap, not another full nav-clearance. */
.navbar + .countdown-strip { margin-top: 62px; }
/* The spacing rules below key off the strip as the follower's previous
   sibling, so they would also fire on build_css.py's reserved (hidden) slot
   with JS off and tuck the content under the fixed nav. html.js is set by an
   inline head script, so they only apply where a strip can actually exist. */
.js .countdown-strip + .breadcrumbs-global-wrap { padding-top: 0.5rem !important; }
/* Detail pages (e.g. /reskill) that render their own in-container breadcrumb:
   the strip already clears the fixed nav, so drop .detail-page's own 70px
   nav-clearance to avoid a ~70px dead gap above the breadcrumb. */
.js .countdown-strip + .detail-page { padding-top: 0.75rem !important; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .navbar + .countdown-strip { margin-top: 58px; }
    .js .countdown-strip + .breadcrumbs-global-wrap { padding-top: 0.45rem !important; }
    .js .countdown-strip + .detail-page { padding-top: 0.5rem !important; }
    /* Mobile tap-target minimums (Google mobile-usability) */
    .breadcrumbs a, .breadcrumbs-global a, .rankings-crumbs a,
    .breadcrumbs .crumb-current, .breadcrumbs-global .crumb-current {
        display: inline-block;
        padding-top: 10px;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .countdown-strip a {
        display: inline-block;
        padding: 8px 12px;
    }
}
.breadcrumbs a, .breadcrumbs .crumb,
.breadcrumbs-global a, .breadcrumbs-global .crumb,
.rankings-crumbs a, .rankings-crumbs .crumb {
    color: var(--c-fg-mute, #8b949e);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}
.breadcrumbs a:hover, .breadcrumbs-global a:hover, .rankings-crumbs a:hover { color: var(--c-primary, #7c3aed); }
.breadcrumbs .crumb-current, .breadcrumbs-global .crumb-current, .rankings-crumbs .crumb-current {
    color: var(--c-fg, #0f172a);
    font-weight: 600;
}
.breadcrumbs .crumb-sep, .breadcrumbs-global .crumb-sep, .rankings-crumbs .crumb-sep {
    color: var(--c-border, #cbd5e1);
    opacity: 0.7;
    font-weight: 400;
}
/* Drop the lone home icon so the first crumb reads a plain 'Home' everywhere */
.rankings-crumbs .crumb i, .rankings-crumbs .crumb .ph { display: none; }
/* Uniform top spacing: same hero padding on every listing page (beats page
   inline <style> via the .detail-page / .rankings-page parent specificity) */
.detail-page .unis-hero,
.detail-page .jobs-hero,
.detail-page .mini-hero,
.rankings-page .rankings-hero { padding-top: 1.25rem; padding-bottom: 1rem; }
.rankings-page .rankings-hero { padding-left: 0; padding-right: 0; max-width: 760px; margin: 0 auto; }
/* Uniform content-page top padding (beats per-page inline .gd via body specificity) */
body .gd { padding-top: 4.5rem; }
body .cg { padding-top: 4.5rem; }
/* Beat the in-article link colour (.gd a / .cg a) so crumbs stay muted everywhere */
.gd .breadcrumbs a, .cg .breadcrumbs a, .rq .breadcrumbs a, .cmp .breadcrumbs a { color: var(--c-fg-mute, #8b949e); font-weight: 400; }
.gd .breadcrumbs a:hover, .cg .breadcrumbs a:hover, .rq .breadcrumbs a:hover, .cmp .breadcrumbs a:hover { color: var(--c-primary, #7c3aed); }
.gd .breadcrumbs .crumb-current, .cg .breadcrumbs .crumb-current, .rq .breadcrumbs .crumb-current, .cmp .breadcrumbs .crumb-current { color: var(--c-fg, #0f172a); font-weight: 600; }
@media (max-width: 720px) {
    .breadcrumbs-global-wrap { padding: calc(58px + 0.3rem) 1rem 0.5rem; }
    .breadcrumbs-global-wrap + .detail-page { padding-top: 0.25rem !important; }
}

/* ---- India / International / Worldwide region tabs ---- */
.rankings-region {
    margin: 8px 0 22px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}
.region-tabs {
    display: inline-flex;
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 6px;
    gap: 4px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.region-tab {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    font-family: inherit;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.region-tab:hover { color: var(--c-primary-600); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.region-tab.active {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.region-tab.active:hover { color: #fff; transform: none; }
.region-flag { font-size: 1.2rem; }
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .region-tab { padding: 10px 18px; font-size: var(--text-sm); }
}

/* ---- Discipline category chips (top of rankings page) ---- */
.rankings-categories {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 14px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.rf-label-strong {
    color: var(--c-fg);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}
.rf-cat-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.rf-cat-chip {
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out),
                color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-out);
    font-family: inherit;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.rf-cat-chip:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary-50);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: var(--c-primary-600);
}
.rf-cat-chip.active {
    background: var(--c-primary);
    border-color: var(--c-primary);
    color: #fff;
}
.rf-cat-count {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 1px 6px;
    border-radius: 10px;
}
.rf-cat-chip:not(.active) .rf-cat-count {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
}
.rf-cat-hint {
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--c-border-soft);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
}

.rt-src-cat {
    background: var(--c-fg) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border-color: var(--c-fg) !important;
}

.rankings-weights {
    background: var(--c-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 18px 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.weights-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.weights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px 24px;
}
.weight-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr 50px;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: var(--text-sm);
    color: var(--c-fg);
}
.weight-label {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: var(--weight-medium);
}
.weight-swatch {
    width: 12px; height: 12px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.weight-row input[type=range] {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    appearance: none;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--c-border);
    border-radius: 2px;
    outline: none;
}
.weight-row input[type=range]::-webkit-slider-thumb {
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}
.weight-row input[type=range]::-moz-range-thumb {
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--c-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 2px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}
.weight-pct {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    text-align: right;
}
.weights-reset {
    background: var(--c-muted) !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border) !important;
    color: var(--c-fg-soft) !important;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.weights-reset:hover {
    background: var(--c-primary-50) !important;
    border-color: var(--c-primary) !important;
    color: var(--c-primary-600) !important;
}
.weights-hint {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
    margin-top: 12px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--c-border-soft);
}

/* ---- Composite row layout (overrides .rt-row grid) ---- */
.rt-head-composite, .rt-row-composite {
    grid-template-columns: 46px 2fr 90px 2fr 1.6fr 24px;
}

.rt-cs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    min-width: 0;
}
.rt-cs-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.rt-cs-bar {
    flex: 1;
    height: 10px;
    background: var(--c-border-soft);
    border-radius: 5px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
}
.cs-seg {
    display: block;
    height: 100%;
    transition: flex var(--duration-base) var(--ease-out);
}
.cs-seg:first-child { border-top-left-radius: 5px; border-bottom-left-radius: 5px; }
.cs-seg:last-child  { border-top-right-radius: 5px; border-bottom-right-radius: 5px; }
.rt-cs-val {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-base);
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    color: var(--c-fg);
    min-width: 40px;
    text-align: right;
}
.rt-cs-meta {
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    color: var(--c-fg-mute);
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.rt-srcs {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 4px;
}
.rt-src-chip {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: 0.625rem;
    font-weight: var(--weight-bold);
    padding: 3px 7px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--c-muted);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-border-soft);
    color: var(--c-fg-soft);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.rt-src-nirf { background: #FEE2E2; color: #B91C1C; border-color: #FECACA; }
.rt-src-iirf { background: var(--c-primary-50); color: var(--c-primary-600); border-color: var(--c-border); }
.rt-src-week { background: #FEF3C7; color: #92400E; border-color: #FDE68A; }
.rt-src-it   { background: #DBEAFE; color: #1E40AF; border-color: #BFDBFE; }
.rt-src-qs   { background: #ECFDF5; color: var(--c-accent); border-color: #BBF7D0; }
.rt-src-the  { background: var(--c-muted); color: var(--c-fg-soft); border-color: var(--c-border); }
.rt-src-empty { color: var(--c-fg-mute); font-size: var(--text-xs); }

.rankings-methodology .m-pct {
    font-family: var(--font-mono);
    font-size: var(--text-xs);
    font-weight: var(--weight-semibold);
    color: var(--c-primary);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .weights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .weight-row { grid-template-columns: 140px 1fr 44px; }
    .rt-head-composite, .rt-row-composite {
        grid-template-columns: 40px 1.8fr 80px 1.8fr 1.4fr 20px;
        gap: 10px;
        padding: 12px 16px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
    .rt-head-composite { display: none; }
    .rt-row-composite {
        grid-template-columns: 42px 1fr auto;
        grid-template-areas:
            "rank uni   arrow"
            "rank type  arrow"
            "rank cs    arrow"
            "rank srcs  arrow";
        gap: 6px 12px;
    }
    .rt-row-composite .rt-rank { grid-area: rank; align-self: start; }
    .rt-row-composite .rt-uni  { grid-area: uni; }
    .rt-row-composite .rt-type { grid-area: type; }
    .rt-row-composite .rt-cs   { grid-area: cs; }
    .rt-row-composite .rt-srcs { grid-area: srcs; }
    .rt-row-composite .rt-arrow{ grid-area: arrow; align-self: center; }
}

/* ---- Selection ---- */
::selection { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; }

/* ---- Mobile tap targets (WCAG 2.5.5 / 2.5.8) ----
   On phones every target gets a hit area of at least 44x44px, at least 8px
   from the next one. Where a target has free space around it, a transparent
   ::after centred on it takes the taps, so nothing moves; where neighbours sit
   too close for that, the target itself grows. Desktop is untouched.
   Components that live on one page are handled in that page's <style>. */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navbar a.logo,
    .breadcrumbs a, .breadcrumbs-global a, .rankings-crumbs a,
    .detail-back,
    .pill,
    .gd-callout .gd-callout-btn,
    .gd-faq summary,
    .cg-faq__q,
    .cg-cta__button,
    .countdown-strip a,
    .countdown-strip .cs-close { position: relative; }
    .navbar a.logo::after,
    .breadcrumbs a::after, .breadcrumbs-global a::after, .rankings-crumbs a::after,
    .detail-back::after,
    .pill::after,
    .gd-callout .gd-callout-btn::after,
    .gd-faq summary::after,
    .cg-faq__q::after,
    .cg-cta__button::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        left: 50%;
        top: 50%;
        width: max(100%, 44px);
        height: max(100%, 44px);
        transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    }
    /* Countdown strip: its look is fixed, and the fixed navbar covers its top
       edge, so both hit areas grow downwards. The close button's also grows
       9.5px left (the pill sits 0.6rem = 9.6px to its left on the same row,
       so they never overlap) and 19px right, so it is 44px wide whether it
       ends a row (only the strip's padding to its right) or not.
       overflow-x: clip cuts the right-hand part at the page edge, which would
       otherwise scroll the page sideways; vertically the hit areas still
       reach below the strip. */
    .countdown-strip { overflow-x: clip; }
    .countdown-strip a::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        top: 0;
        bottom: -15px;
    }
    .countdown-strip .cs-close::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        left: -9.5px;
        right: -19px;
        top: 0;
        height: 46px;
        /* Offset with a transform, not top: -2px. Without one, Chrome does not
           hit-test the part below the button when the strip is a single row. */
        transform: translateY(-2px);
    }
    /* Safari 15 and older have no overflow-x: clip, so there the close
       button's hit area reaches right only as far as the strip's narrowest
       padding (0.6rem at <=560px) and never past the page edge. */
    @supports not (overflow-x: clip) {
        .countdown-strip .cs-close::after { right: -0.6rem; }
    }
    /* Mobile nav drawer: rows at least 44px tall and 8px apart. */
    .nav-links.open { gap: 8px; }
    .nav-links.open .nav-link { min-height: 44px; }  /* the icon-only Home link, if the icon font is slow */
    .nav-links.open .nav-search-toggle { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    .nav-links.open .mega-section { gap: 8px; }
    .nav-links.open .mega-item { min-height: 44px; }
    /* Footer link lists: rows sit too close for an invisible extension. */
    .site-footer-links > a {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        min-width: 44px;
        min-height: 44px;
        margin-block: 2px;  /* + the 0.4rem row gap: 10px between rows */
    }
    /* nav.js appends " · About · Contact ..." to the copyright line. As a
       wrapping flex row, the copyright text is one item and each link and
       separator another, so the link rows are evenly spaced. */
    .footer-bottom {
        display: flex;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px 4px;
    }
    .footer-bottom a {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        min-width: 44px;
        min-height: 44px;
    }
}