/* XYOS Modern Tech Design System & Core Stylesheet */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
    /* HSL Theme Colors */
    --bg-dark: 224 71% 4%;         /* Rich midnight dark blue */
    --bg-card: 222 47% 7%;         /* Dark navy for card backdrops */
    --accent-blue: 199 89% 48%;     /* Electric neon blue */
    --accent-purple: 271 91% 65%;   /* Neon purple */
    --text-primary: 0 0% 98%;      /* Off-white */
    --text-muted: 215 20% 65%;      /* Cool gray secondary */
    --border-color: 217 19% 14%;    /* Dark borders */
    
    /* Font Families */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    
    /* Gradients */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f2fe 0%, #4facfe 100%);
    --gradient-secondary: linear-gradient(135deg, #b927fc 0%, #7d2ae8 100%);
    --gradient-tech: linear-gradient(135deg, #00f2fe 0%, #b927fc 100%);
    --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 15, 30, 0.9) 0%, rgba(5, 7, 15, 0.95) 100%);
}

/* Global Reset & Base Styling */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    background-color: hsl(var(--bg-dark));
    color: hsl(var(--text-primary));
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Smooth Premium Scrollbar */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: hsl(var(--bg-dark));
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, hsl(var(--accent-blue)), hsl(var(--accent-purple)));
    border-radius: 4px;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Custom Interactive Utilities */
.text-gradient {
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.text-gradient-blue {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes float-slower {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.05); }
}

@keyframes float-faster {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) scale(1) rotate(0deg); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-25px) scale(0.95) rotate(5deg); }
}

@keyframes glow-pulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.15; }
    50% { opacity: 0.35; }
}

.float-bg-1 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    top: 10%;
    left: -100px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: float-slower 12s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.float-bg-2 {
    position: absolute;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185, 39, 252, 0.12) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    top: 50%;
    right: -150px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: float-faster 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Layout Containers */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Glassmorphism Navigation Bar */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    background: rgba(8, 12, 28, 0.7);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 16px 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    padding: 12px 0;
    background: rgba(5, 7, 18, 0.9);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.navbar-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.navbar-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.navbar-logo img {
    height: 40px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.navbar-logo span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.navbar-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}

.navbar-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.navbar-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.navbar-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -6px;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

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

.navbar-cta {
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
}

.navbar-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(185, 39, 252, 0.5);
}

/* Responsive Hamburger Menu */
.menu-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: none;
    border: none;
}

.menu-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Hero Section Styles */
.hero {
    padding: 180px 0 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.hero-tag {
    align-self: flex-start;
    background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #00f2fe;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 54px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(185, 39, 252, 0.6);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-visual-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 350px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185, 39, 252, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
    filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-visual-card {
    background: var(--gradient-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 440px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
}

.hero-visual-logo {
    width: 120px;
    height: auto;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 15px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3));
}

.hero-visual-tagline {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-visual-accent {
    height: 4px;
    width: 60px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Impact Indicators / Counters */
.impact-ribbon {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 40px 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.impact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    text-align: center;
}

.impact-item h3 {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.impact-item p {
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Section Common Styling */
.section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px auto;
}

.section-tag {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #b927fc;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 38px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-desc {
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* Services Dynamic Matrix Layout */
.services-tabs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.tab-btn {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.tab-btn.active {
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.25);
}

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

.service-card {
    background: hsl(var(--bg-card));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.service-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: #00f2fe;
    font-size: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    color: #fff;
}

.service-title {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #fff;
}

.service-description {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
}

/* Why Choose Us Section Styles */
.features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.feature-card {
    background: hsl(var(--bg-card));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.feature-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border-color: rgba(185, 39, 252, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.feature-number {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    background: var(--gradient-secondary);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #fff;
}

.feature-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
}

/* About Us Section Styles */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-visual {
    background: hsl(var(--bg-card));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 48px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.about-visual::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    bottom: -10px;
    left: -10px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 28px;
    opacity: 0.15;
    filter: blur(10px);
}

.about-quote {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.about-author {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #00f2fe;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
}

.about-nav-tabs {
    display: flex;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    gap: 24px;
}

.about-nav-tab {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-nav-tab.active {
    color: #fff;
}

.about-nav-tab.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
}

.about-tab-panel {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.about-tab-panel h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #fff;
}

.about-tab-panel p {
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* Student Inquiry Form & Support */
.inquiry-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.inquiry-card {
    background: var(--gradient-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.15);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 48px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    position: relative;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.form-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
}

.form-input, .form-select {
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus {
    border-color: #00f2fe;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.form-select option {
    background: hsl(var(--bg-card));
    color: #fff;
}

/* Badge selector tags */
.badge-container {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.badge-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 13px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.badge-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.05);
    border-color: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
}

.badge-tag.selected {
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
}

.form-submit-btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Success Screen Styles */
.success-screen {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
}

.success-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid #00f2fe;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: #00f2fe;
    font-size: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.2);
}

/* Contact Info Column styling */
.contact-sidebar {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
}

.contact-card {
    background: hsl(var(--bg-card));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 32px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-header {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
}

.contact-item-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #00f2fe;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.contact-item-text h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-item-text p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
}

.contact-item-text a {
    color: #00f2fe;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-item-text a:hover {
    color: #b927fc;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Footer Section Styles */
.footer {
    background: #04060e;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding: 80px 0 40px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 64px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-brand img {
    height: 48px;
    width: auto;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.footer-brand p {
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    font-size: 14px;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-links-col h4 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-link a {
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-link a:hover {
    color: #00f2fe;
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 32px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    font-size: 13px;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .menu-btn {
        display: flex;
    }
    
    .navbar-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 72px;
        left: -100%;
        width: 100%;
        height: calc(100vh - 72px);
        background: hsl(var(--bg-dark));
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 32px;
        transition: left 0.3s ease;
        backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px);
    }
    
    .navbar-menu.active {
        left: 0;
    }
    
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 40px;
    }
    
    .impact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }
    
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    
    .inquiry-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 16px;
        text-align: center;
    }

    /* Mobile Padding & Alignment Refinements */
    .section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 36px;
    }
    
    .hero {
        padding: 130px 0 60px 0;
    }
    
    .inquiry-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .pathway-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .contact-card {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .about-visual {
        padding: 24px;
    }
    
    .footer {
        padding: 50px 0 30px 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .impact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   PREMIUM CLIENT-REJECTION-PROOF COMPONENT STYLES
   ========================================== */

/* Recruiter Partner Infinite Slider */
.partners-ribbon {
    background: rgba(8, 12, 28, 0.4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding: 30px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.partners-slider-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    width: 200%;
    animation: scroll-slider 25s linear infinite;
}

.partners-slider-wrapper:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.partners-slide-group {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    width: 50%;
}

.partner-logo-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    opacity: 0.4;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
    filter: grayscale(100%) brightness(150%);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.partner-logo-item:hover {
    opacity: 0.95;
    filter: none;
}

.partner-logo-item i {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #fff;
}

.partner-logo-item span {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

@keyframes scroll-slider {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* AI Pathway Predictor Widget */
.pathway-card {
    background: var(--gradient-dark);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.12);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.pathway-input-group {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr auto;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.pathway-result-container {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pathway-result-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 4px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
}

.pathway-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.pathway-title-badge {
    background: rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 242, 254, 0.3);
    color: #00f2fe;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pathway-salary-box {
    text-align: right;
}

.pathway-salary-label {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pathway-salary-val {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
}

.pathway-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.pathway-step {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.01);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 20px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.pathway-step:hover {
    border-color: rgba(185, 39, 252, 0.25);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
}

.pathway-step-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 20px;
    background: var(--gradient-tech);
    color: #fff;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.pathway-step-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 8px 0;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pathway-step-desc {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: hsl(var(--text-muted));
}

/* Styled Dark Midnight Map Frame */
.styled-map-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.styled-map-frame {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    filter: invert(90%) hue-rotate(180deg) grayscale(100%) contrast(90%);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .pathway-input-group {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .pathway-steps {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    .pathway-card .pathway-header {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
    }
    .pathway-card .pathway-salary-box {
        text-align: left !important;
    }
    .pathway-card .pathway-title-badge {
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        display: inline-block !important;
    }
}

