/* ==========================================================================
   SABKE GERMAN (سبک ژرمن) — Design System & Bidirectional (RTL/LTR) Stylesheet
   Aesthetic: Prestigious European Academic Trust & Modern Tech Precision
   Palette: Deep Prussian Navy (#0F172A), German Gold (#F59E0B), Crisp Slate
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Core Brand Tokens */
  --navy-950: #070B14;
  --navy-900: #0F172A;
  --navy-800: #1E293B;
  --navy-700: #334155;
  --gold-600: #D97706;
  --gold-500: #F59E0B;
  --gold-400: #FBBF24;
  --gold-100: #FEF3C7;
  --gold-50:  #FFFBEB;
  --emerald-600: #059669;
  --emerald-500: #10B981;
  --crimson-600: #DC2626;

  /* Light Theme Surface & Text Tokens (Default) */
  --bg-primary: #F8FAFC;
  --bg-secondary: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-elevated: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  --bg-subtle: #F1F5F9;
  --bg-inverse: #0F172A;
  --text-primary: #0F172A;
  --text-secondary: #334155;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-on-dark: #F8FAFC;
  --border-subtle: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --border-strong: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.84);
  --glass-border: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
  --header-bg: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.88);

  /* Shadows & Depth */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.32);

  /* Layout & Spacing */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --header-height: 80px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --transition-fast: 180ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 320ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Typography */
  --font-fa: 'Vazirmatn', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-latin: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
}

[data-theme="dark"] {
  --bg-primary: #070B14;
  --bg-secondary: #0F172A;
  --bg-elevated: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.82);
  --bg-subtle: #162033;
  --bg-inverse: #1E293B;
  --text-primary: #F8FAFC;
  --text-secondary: #CBD5E1;
  --text-muted: #94A3B8;
  --text-on-dark: #F8FAFC;
  --border-subtle: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.09);
  --border-strong: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.18);
  --glass-bg: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82);
  --glass-border: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.11);
  --header-bg: rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.88);
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 32px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 48px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-height) + 20px);
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-latin);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), color var(--transition-smooth);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

html[dir="rtl"] body {
  font-family: var(--font-fa);
  line-height: 1.8;
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
}

html[dir="rtl"] h1,
html[dir="rtl"] h2,
html[dir="rtl"] h3,
html[dir="rtl"] h4,
html[dir="rtl"] .btn,
html[dir="rtl"] input,
html[dir="rtl"] select,
html[dir="rtl"] textarea,
html[dir="rtl"] button {
  font-family: var(--font-fa);
  letter-spacing: 0 !important;
}

html[dir="ltr"] h1,
html[dir="ltr"] h2,
html[dir="ltr"] h3 {
  letter-spacing: -0.024em;
}

img, svg {
  display: block;
  max-width: 100%;
}

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

button, input, select, textarea {
  font: inherit;
  color: inherit;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

/* Directional Icon Utility */
html[dir="rtl"] .dir-flip {
  transform: scaleX(-1);
}

/* Container & Section Layout */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
}

.section {
  padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  position: relative;
}

.section-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.section-dark {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--text-on-dark);
}

/* Section Headers */
.section-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  background: var(--gold-50);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

html[dir="rtl"] .section-title {
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.42);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--navy-800);
  border-color: var(--border-strong);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy-800);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-strong);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  background-color: #128C7E;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background-color: #0E7266;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -6px rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.45);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. STICKY HEADER & MULTILINGUAL BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  height: auto;
  min-height: 86px;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  overflow: visible;
  background: var(--header-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.header-inner {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-crest {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 11px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .brand-tagline {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.main-nav,
.nav-links {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, max-content);
  column-gap: 1.5rem;
  row-gap: 0.45rem;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav-links a,
.nav-link {
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.15rem;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset-inline-start: 0;
  bottom: -2px;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  transition: width var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Single Horizontal Pill Language Switcher (FA | DE | EN | AZ) */
.lang-switcher {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.2rem;
  gap: 0.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.lang-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-family: var(--font-latin) !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.lang-btn:hover {
  color: var(--text-primary);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
}

.lang-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .lang-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.lang-flag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Theme Toggle */
.theme-toggle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.theme-toggle:hover {
  color: var(--gold-500);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.header-cta {
  padding: 0.625rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
  display: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. HERO SECTION & LIVE TRUST BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #F8FAFC;
  padding-top: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 18%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16), transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.35), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(160deg, #070B14 0%, #0F172A 55%, #162238 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* German Flag Subtle Top Accent Strip */
.german-tricolor-bar {
  height: 4px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000000 0%, #000000 33.3%, #DD0000 33.3%, #DD0000 66.6%, #FFCE00 66.6%, #FFCE00 100%);
}

.hero-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  gap: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.32);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4.2vw, 3.55rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

html[dir="rtl"] .hero-title {
  line-height: 1.36;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.3vw, 1.18rem);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.78;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.hero-btn-secondary {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.hero-btn-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.hero-highlight-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-highlight-icon {
  color: var(--gold-400);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Hero Visual Showcase */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
}

.hero-image-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.hero-image-frame:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.hero-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.82) 0%, rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.15) 55%, transparent 100%);
}

.hero-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.hero-card-top {
  top: -18px;
  inset-inline-end: -14px;
}

.hero-card-bottom {
  bottom: 18px;
  inset-inline-start: 18px;
  inset-inline-end: 18px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.floating-badge-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.floating-card-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.floating-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Live Trust Bar */
.trust-bar-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.trust-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.trust-stat {
  text-align: center;
  padding-inline: 0.75rem;
  border-inline-end: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.trust-stat:last-child {
  border-inline-end: none;
}

.trust-number {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.trust-label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. STUDY PATHWAYS IN GERMANY (Interactive Tabbed & Card View)
   ========================================================================== */
.pathways-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.pathway-tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.35rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.pathway-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.pathway-tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy-900);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .pathway-tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.pathway-tab-btn.active .tab-icon {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .pathway-tab-btn.active .tab-icon {
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.pathway-detail-panel {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.pathway-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pathway-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.pathway-pill-gold {
  background-color: var(--gold-50);
  color: var(--gold-600);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .pathway-pill-gold {
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14);
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.pathway-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.pathway-desc {
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.pathway-features-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(230px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
}

.pathway-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.feature-check {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
  color: var(--emerald-600);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .feature-check {
  color: var(--emerald-500);
}

.pathway-metrics-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pathway-visual-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 210px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.pathway-metrics-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.metric-box {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.metric-value {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. END-TO-END VISA & SETTLEMENT SERVICES
   ========================================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.service-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
}

.service-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.service-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .service-icon-box {
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28);
}

.service-step-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.service-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.service-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.service-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. INTERACTIVE SMART ELIGIBILITY CALCULATOR (4-Step Wizard)
   ========================================================================== */
.calculator-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

.calculator-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.calculator-section .section-subtitle {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.wizard-card {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  background: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.wizard-progress {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.wizard-step-indicator {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.wizard-step-indicator.active {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.wizard-step-indicator.completed {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
  color: #A7F3D0;
}

.step-num {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.wizard-step-indicator.active .step-num {
  background: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.wizard-step-indicator.completed .step-num {
  background: var(--emerald-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.wizard-step-pane {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeSlideIn 260ms ease forwards;
}

.wizard-step-pane.active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeSlideIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.wizard-question-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.wizard-question-hint {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.wizard-options-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.wizard-option-card {
  text-align: start;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  color: #E2E8F0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.wizard-option-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9);
}

.wizard-option-card.selected {
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px var(--gold-500);
}

.option-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.option-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Inputs inside Wizard Step 2 */
.wizard-inputs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.form-input, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.range-slider {
  width: 100%;
  accent-color: var(--gold-500);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.wizard-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* Calculator Output Result Panel */
.wizard-result-box {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.result-top-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.score-ring-container {
  width: 132px;
  height: 132px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(var(--gold-500) var(--score-deg, 310deg), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0deg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.score-ring-inner {
  width: 108px;
  height: 108px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-900);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.score-value {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  line-height: 1;
}

.score-caption {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.result-pathway-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.result-pathway-desc {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.result-Metrics-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.result-pill {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #F8FAFC;
}

.result-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. VISUAL 6-STEP ROADMAP (Tehran/Baku to Germany)
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.roadmap-step-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.roadmap-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.roadmap-step-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.roadmap-number {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .roadmap-number {
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.roadmap-duration {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  background-color: var(--gold-50);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .roadmap-duration {
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14);
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.roadmap-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.roadmap-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.68;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. TRANSPARENT PRICING PACKAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pricing-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.pricing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.pricing-card.popular {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.pricing-card.popular:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-5px);
}

.popular-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  inset-inline-end: 24px;
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.pricing-tier-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.pricing-tier-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pricing-card.popular .pricing-tier-tagline {
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.pricing-price-box {
  padding-block: 1.25rem;
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.pricing-card.popular .pricing-price-box {
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}

.pricing-amount {
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.pricing-card.popular .pricing-amount {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.pricing-period {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pricing-card.popular .pricing-period {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.pricing-features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pricing-feature-li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SUCCESS STORIES (Filterable Student Profiles)
   ========================================================================== */
.stories-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.filter-chip {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-chip:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.filter-chip.active {
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--navy-900);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .filter-chip.active {
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.story-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.story-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.story-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-800), var(--navy-900));
  color: var(--gold-400);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.story-program {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gold-600);
  font-weight: 700;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .story-program {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.story-quote {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.story-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. INTERACTIVE FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-container {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-trigger {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: start;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.faq-chevron {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item.open .faq-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background-color: var(--gold-500);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.faq-answer {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.78;
}

.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. FOOTER, FLOATING WIDGET, MODALS & GDPR COOKIE BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--navy-950);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  padding-top: 4.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-links a, .footer-links button {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-align: start;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover, .footer-links button:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

.footer-office-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-legal-links button {
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
}

.footer-legal-links button:hover {
  color: var(--gold-400);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9.5. CONTACT, CONSULTATION & PDF DOCUMENT UPLOAD SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.35fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-direct-card {
  background: linear-gradient(155deg, var(--navy-950) 0%, var(--navy-900) 100%);
  color: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.wa-status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.38);
  color: #6EE7B7;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.wa-status-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
}

.contact-direct-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.contact-direct-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: 1.65rem;
}

.contact-wa-main-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px -6px rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.55);
}

.contact-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-info-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-label {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.contact-info-val {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-form-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.9rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.consultation-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.contact-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.contact-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.contact-input,
.contact-select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.82rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-strong);
  color: var(--text-primary);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-input:focus,
.contact-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
}

.contact-input.input-invalid {
  border-color: #EF4444;
}

.contact-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 104px;
}

/* Styled PDF Upload Dropzone */
.pdf-upload-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.pdf-file-input-hidden {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: 0;
}

.pdf-dropzone {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px dashed var(--border-strong);
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.pdf-dropzone:hover,
.pdf-dropzone.dragover,
.pdf-file-input-hidden:focus + .pdf-dropzone {
  border-color: var(--gold-500);
  background-color: var(--gold-50);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .pdf-dropzone:hover,
[data-theme="dark"] .pdf-dropzone.dragover,
[data-theme="dark"] .pdf-file-input-hidden:focus + .pdf-dropzone {
  background-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
}

.pdf-dropzone-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pdf-dropzone-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.pdf-drop-title {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.pdf-drop-hint {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.pdf-selected-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.38);
}

.pdf-selected-bar[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.pdf-selected-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  min-width: 0;
}

.pdf-badge-icon {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background-color: var(--emerald-600);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.pdf-filename {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-primary);
  word-break: break-all;
}

.pdf-filesize {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pdf-remove-btn {
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.14);
  color: #EF4444;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pdf-remove-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.25);
}

.pdf-error-msg {
  padding: 0.65rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
  color: #EF4444;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.pdf-error-msg[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.contact-form-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-submit-btn {
  flex: 1.3;
  min-width: 210px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-wa-inline-btn {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 190px;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.contact-feedback-banner {
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.65;
  animation: fadeSlideIn 220ms ease forwards;
}

.contact-feedback-banner[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}

.contact-feedback-banner.success {
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  color: var(--emerald-600);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .contact-feedback-banner.success {
  color: #6EE7B7;
}

.contact-feedback-banner.error {
  background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.45);
  color: #EF4444;
}

.contact-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Floating Quick-Consult Widget (WhatsApp Direct + Channels, RTL/LTR Aware) */
.floating-consult-widget {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  inset-inline-end: 24px;
  z-index: 950;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

[dir="rtl"] .floating-consult-widget {
  left: 24px;
  right: auto;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

[dir="ltr"] .floating-consult-widget {
  right: 24px;
  left: auto;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.floating-channels {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width: 230px;
}

.floating-consult-widget.open .floating-channels {
  display: flex;
  animation: fadeSlideIn 200ms ease forwards;
}

.channel-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.channel-link:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  background-color: var(--gold-50);
  color: var(--navy-950);
}

.floating-bar-row {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.floating-wa-quick-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.82rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px -4px rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.6);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-wa-quick-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -4px rgba(18, 140, 126, 0.75);
}

.floating-more-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.floating-more-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Modals (Consultation, Impressum, Datenschutzerklärung) */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1200;
  background: rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.76);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.modal-backdrop.open {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-dialog {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 680px;
  max-height: 88vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.modal-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.modal-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.modal-close {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.legal-prose h4 {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-top: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--text-primary);
}

.legal-prose p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* GDPR Cookie Banner */
.cookie-banner {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 20px;
  inset-inline-start: 20px;
  z-index: 1100;
  max-width: 460px;
  background-color: var(--navy-900);
  color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: none;
}

.cookie-banner.visible {
  display: block;
}

.cookie-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.cookie-text {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.cookie-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.cookie-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .main-nav,
  .nav-links,
  .header-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .mobile-menu-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .site-header.mobile-open .main-nav,
  .site-header.mobile-open .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    inset-inline: 0;
    background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
    padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem 1.35rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    max-height: calc(100vh - 86px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .site-header.mobile-open .nav-links a,
  .site-header.mobile-open .nav-link {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .site-header.mobile-open .nav-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  }
  .site-header.mobile-open .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .pathway-detail-panel,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .pricing-grid,
  .stories-grid,
  .roadmap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .pricing-card.popular {
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .trust-bar {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .trust-stat {
    border-inline-end: none;
  }
  .services-grid,
  .pricing-grid,
  .stories-grid,
  .roadmap-grid,
  .wizard-inputs-grid,
  .contact-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .wizard-progress {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .result-top-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    justify-items: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .trust-bar,
  .pathway-metrics-body,
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .brand-tagline {
    display: none;
  }
  .lang-btn {
    padding: 0.3rem 0.42rem;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }
}