/* ========================================
   GESA - Middle East Accreditation Website
   Modern Middle Eastern Theme
   ======================================== */

:root {
  /* Middle Eastern Color Palette */
  --primary-gold: #D4AF37;
  --primary-dark: #1a2332;
  --secondary-blue: #2B5F9E;
  --accent-turquoise: #40E0D0;
  --sand: #F4E8D8;
  --cream: #FFF8E7;
  --deep-blue: #0F1F3F;
  --burgundy: #800020;
  --success: #10b981;
  --warning: #f59e0b;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  
  /* Spacing */
  --spacing-xs: 0.5rem;
  --spacing-sm: 1rem;
  --spacing-md: 2rem;
  --spacing-lg: 4rem;
  --spacing-xl: 6rem;
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
  --transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

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

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }

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

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

/* ========================================
   NAVIGATION
   ======================================== */

.main-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1628 0%, #1a2948 50%, #0F1F3F 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 
              0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.main-nav::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
    transparent 0%, 
    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) 20%, 
    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.8) 50%, 
    rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) 80%, 
    transparent 100%);
  animation: shimmer 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.5; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}

.nav-container {
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 4rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 95px;
}

.nav-brand .logo-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
}

.nav-brand .logo-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.05));
  border-radius: 12px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: -1;
}

.nav-brand .logo-wrapper:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.nav-brand .logo-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  text-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.nav-brand .logo-wrapper i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3));
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.logo {
    max-width: 160px;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0 0 0 15px;;
  border-radius: 10px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links a::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 8px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 60%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary-gold), transparent);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-links a:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.1));
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 1rem);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-10px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1628, #1a2948);
  list-style: none;
  min-width: 240px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 
              0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.dropdown-menu li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.dropdown-menu li a::before {
  display: none;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.15));
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.login-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.btn-login {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.btn-login:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.15));
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.login-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 1rem);
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1628, #1a2948);
  list-style: none;
  min-width: 220px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 
              0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
}

.login-dropdown:hover .login-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.login-menu li {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.login-menu li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.login-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.login-menu li a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.15));
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.btn-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #F4C430 50%, #D4AF37 100%);
  color: #0A1628;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5), 
              0 4px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3),
              inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
              inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: btnPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes btnPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5), 
                0 4px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3),
                inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
                inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6), 
                0 6px 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4),
                inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
                inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }
}

.btn-apply::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s;
}

.btn-apply::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2));
  -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-apply:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-apply:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.btn-apply:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6), 
              0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4),
              inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
              inset 0 -2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
  animation: none;
}

.btn-apply:active {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.1));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.75rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.15));
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle span {
  width: 28px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-gold), #F4C430);
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

/* ========================================
   HERO SECTION
   ======================================== */

.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: 
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1628 0%, #1a2948 50%, #0F1F3F 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 95px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 80%, rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: heroGlow 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroGlow {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
}

.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: 
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23D4AF37' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 50px 0 0;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.1));
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  animation: badgePulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4); }
}

.hero-badge i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.9) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 600px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-visual::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: rotate 20s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.hero-visual::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.3), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.2));
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: rotate 15s linear infinite reverse;
}

.hero-icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 15rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4));
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
}

.btn {
  padding: 1.1rem 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #F4C430 50%, #D4AF37 100%);
  color: #0A1628;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-primary::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4), transparent);
  transition: left 0.6s;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
  left: 100%;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5),
              inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.1), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.08));
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
  border: 2px solid var(--secondary-blue);
  backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.15);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* For buttons on dark backgrounds */
.hero .btn-secondary,
.standards-section .btn-secondary,
.stats-section .btn-secondary,
[style*="background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0"] .btn-secondary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-blue), var(--accent-turquoise));
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--secondary-blue);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.4);
}

/* Hover state for dark backgrounds */
.hero .btn-secondary:hover,
.standards-section .btn-secondary:hover,
.stats-section .btn-secondary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.15));
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ========================================
   SECTIONS
   ======================================== */

section {
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-md);
}

.container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.1), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1));
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.2);
}

.section-title {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* ========================================
   CARDS & GRID
   ======================================== */

.grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr)); }

.card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 30px 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
      position: relative;
}

.card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.card-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.1), rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1));
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

.card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.card p {
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card-link {
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast);
  position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 30px;
}

.card-link:hover {
  gap: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* ========================================
   FEATURES
   ======================================== */

.feature-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream), #ffffff);
}

.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: translate(50%, -50%);
}

/* ========================================
   BENEFITS SECTION
   ======================================== */

.benefits-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.benefits-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 300px;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(350px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
}

.benefit-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.benefit-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--accent-turquoise));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.benefit-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.benefit-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.benefit-card:hover::after {
  bottom: -50px;
  right: -50px;
}

.benefit-icon-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.benefit-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.1));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.benefit-icon::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--accent-turquoise));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: -1;
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon::before {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.2));
}

.benefit-icon i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-icon i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.benefit-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.benefit-card:hover h3 {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.benefit-card p {
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ========================================
   PROCESS TIMELINE
   ======================================== */

.process-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, 
    var(--primary-gold) 0%, 
    var(--secondary-blue) 50%, 
    var(--accent-turquoise) 100%);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.process-step {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.process-step:nth-child(even) {
  direction: rtl;
}

.process-step:nth-child(even) .step-content {
  direction: ltr;
}

.step-number {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), #F4C430);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4),
              inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.step-final .step-number {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #34d399);
  animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4),
                inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6),
                inset 0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  }
}

.step-content {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
}

.step-content::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-gold), transparent);
}

.process-step:nth-child(odd) .step-content::before {
  right: -30px;
}

.process-step:nth-child(even) .step-content::before {
  left: -30px;
  transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.step-content:hover {
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.step-icon-wrapper {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.step-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.1));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.step-content:hover .step-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.2));
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.step-icon i {
  font-size: 2rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--secondary-blue));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.step-final .step-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15), rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.1));
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.step-final .step-icon i {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #34d399);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

.step-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.step-content p {
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.step-duration {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.1), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.08));
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 25px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.2);
}

.step-duration.success {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15), rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.1));
  color: var(--success);
  border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.step-duration i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ========================================
   STANDARDS SECTION
   ======================================== */

.standards-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1628 0%, #1a2948 50%, #0F1F3F 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.standards-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 70%, rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.standards-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: 
    url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23D4AF37' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.3;
}

.standards-badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.15)) !important;
  color: var(--primary-gold) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.standards-title {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.standards-description {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.standards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.standard-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.standard-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--accent-turquoise));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.standard-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.standard-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.standard-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08));
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3),
              0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.standard-card:hover::after {
  bottom: -50px;
  right: -50px;
}

.standard-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--accent-turquoise));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  opacity: 0.15;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.standard-card:hover .standard-number {
  opacity: 0.3;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.standard-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.1));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.standard-card:hover .standard-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.2));
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.standard-icon i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-gold), var(--accent-turquoise));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.standard-card:hover .standard-icon i {
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

.standard-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.standard-card:hover h3 {
  color: #F4C430;
}

.standard-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ========================================
   STATS
   ======================================== */

.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: 
    repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, transparent 35px, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 35px, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 70px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* ========================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ======================================== */

.testimonial-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-style: italic;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-blue), var(--primary-gold));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.author-info h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.author-info p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* ========================================
   FOOTER
   ======================================== */

.main-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.footer-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background-image: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-md);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.footer-about {
  grid-column: span 1;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-logo i {
  font-size: 2rem;
}

.footer-col p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-col ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-col ul li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-col ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-col ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-info li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.contact-info li i {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.social-links a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background: var(--primary-gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-bottom-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.footer-legal a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

/* ========================================
   FORMS
   ======================================== */

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.875rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.1);
}

textarea.form-control {
  min-height: 150px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23333' d='M6 9L1 4h10z'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 1rem center;
  padding-right: 3rem;
}

/* ========================================
   SEARCH & FILTERS
   ======================================== */

.search-box {
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1rem 3.5rem 1rem 1.5rem;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--secondary-blue);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.1);
}

.search-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.5rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-blue), var(--primary-gold));
  color: #ffffff;
  border: none;
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}

.filter-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom:0;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 25px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--secondary-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

/* ========================================
   LOGIN PAGES
   ======================================== */

.login-container {
  min-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sand), var(--cream));
  margin-top: 80px;
}

.login-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  max-width: 500px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.login-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.login-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-blue), var(--primary-gold));
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

/* ========================================
   TABLES
   ======================================== */

.table-container {
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

thead {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--deep-blue), var(--secondary-blue));
  color: #ffffff;
}

th {
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

td {
  padding: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.05);
}

.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.badge-success {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
  color: var(--success);
}

.badge-warning {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
  color: var(--warning);
}

/* ========================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ======================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --spacing-lg: 3rem;
    --spacing-xl: 4rem;
  }
  
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 80px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--deep-blue);
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height var(--transition-smooth);
  }
  
  .nav-menu.active {
    max-height: calc(100vh - 80px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  
  .nav-links {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0;
  }
  
  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  }
  
  .nav-links a {
    display: block;
    padding: 1rem;
  }
  
  .dropdown-menu,
  .login-menu {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    margin-top: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  }
  
  .nav-actions {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .login-dropdown,
  .btn-apply {
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .btn-login {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 0 2rem;
  }
  
  .hero-visual {
    height: 400px;
    order: -1;
  }
  
  .hero-icon {
    font-size: 10rem;
  }
  
  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  
  .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .benefit-card {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  
  .process-timeline::before {
    left: 30px;
  }
  
  .process-step {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
    padding-left: 80px;
  }
  
  .process-step:nth-child(even) {
    direction: ltr;
  }
  
  .step-number {
    left: 30px;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  
  .step-content::before {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .step-content {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  
  .step-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
  
  .standards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .standard-card {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
  
  .standard-number {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    top: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom-content {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --spacing-md: 1rem;
    --spacing-lg: 2rem;
    --spacing-xl: 3rem;
  }
  
  .nav-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  
  h1 { font-size: 2rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.75rem; }
  h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
}


/* ========================================
   ARTICLE PAGES
   ======================================== */

.article-page {
  padding-top: 95px;
}

.article-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1628 0%, #1a2948 50%, #0F1F3F 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 30% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 80%, rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.article-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.article-category {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.15));
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.article-date,
.article-author {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.article-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.article-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 900px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.article-content {
  padding: 4rem 0;
}

.article-content .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 350px;
  gap: 4rem;
  max-width: 1400px;
}

.article-body {
  max-width: 800px;
}

.article-image {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.placeholder-image {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.1));
  height: 400px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.placeholder-image i {
  font-size: 8rem;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.image-caption {
  padding: 1rem;
  background: #f8fafc;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-style: italic;
  text-align: center;
}

.article-body p.lead {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-gold);
}

.article-body h2 {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.article-body h3 {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

.article-body h4 {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

.article-body p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.article-body ul,
.article-body ol {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.article-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #475569;
}

.article-body blockquote {
  margin: 3rem 0;
  padding: 2rem 2rem 2rem 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.05));
  border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-gold);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}

.article-body blockquote p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.article-body blockquote cite {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--primary-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.article-body a {
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.article-body a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.article-downloads {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

.download-btn {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.download-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-gold);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.download-btn i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
}

.download-btn strong {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.download-btn span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.article-cta {
  margin: 3rem 0;
  padding: 3rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.05));
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  text-align: center;
}

.article-cta h3 {
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.article-cta p {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.article-tags {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 2px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.tag {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.1), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.08));
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.2);
}

.article-sidebar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 110px;
  align-self: start;
}

.sidebar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.sidebar-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--deep-blue);
}

.related-articles,
.quick-links,
.timeline-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.related-articles li,
.quick-links li,
.timeline-list li {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.related-articles li:last-child,
.quick-links li:last-child,
.timeline-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.related-articles a,
.quick-links a {
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.related-articles a:hover,
.quick-links a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-gold);
}

.share-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.share-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.1), rgba(64, 224, 208, 0.08));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--secondary-blue);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  border: 1px solid rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.2);
}

.share-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-blue), var(--accent-turquoise));
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(43, 95, 158, 0.3);
}

/* Responsive Article Pages */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .article-content .container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  
  .article-sidebar {
    position: static;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .article-hero {
    padding: 3rem 0 2rem;
  }
  
  .article-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  
  .article-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  
  .article-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  
  .article-body h2 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .placeholder-image {
    height: 250px;
  }
  
  .placeholder-image i {
    font-size: 5rem;
  }
}