/* =====================================================
   PRIME CONSULTANCY SERVICES - Main Stylesheet
   ===================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=DM+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

/* ── CSS Variables ── */
:root {
  --primary: #0F6C91;
  --primary-dark: #0B4F6C;
  --primary-light: #1a87b0;
  --accent: #F5A623;
  --accent-dark: #d4881a;
  --accent-light: #f7b84a;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --gray-50: #f8fafc;
  --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
  --gray-200: #e2e8f0;
  --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
  --gray-400: #94a3b8;
  --gray-500: #64748b;
  --gray-600: #475569;
  --gray-700: #334155;
  --gray-800: #1e293b;
  --gray-900: #0f172a;
  --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F6C91 0%, #0B4F6C 100%);
  --gradient-accent: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5A623 0%, #d4881a 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B4F6C 0%, #0F6C91 50%, #1a87b0 100%);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.08), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 16px rgba(15,108,145,0.12), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 10px 40px rgba(15,108,145,0.18), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 60px rgba(15,108,145,0.22), 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ── Typography ── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--gray-800);
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,0.12);
  color: var(--accent-dark);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,166,35,0.25);
}

.section-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  max-width: 580px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-center .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ── Buttons ── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(245,166,35,0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(245,166,35,0.45);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-primary-solid {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15,108,145,0.35);
}

.btn-primary-solid:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15,108,145,0.45);
}

/* ── Container ── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ── Section Spacing ── */
.section {
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.section-alt {
  background: var(--gray-50);
}

/* =====================================================
   NAVBAR — White Background
   ===================================================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  padding: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(15,108,145,0.14);
  padding: 0;
}

.navbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled .navbar-inner {
  padding: 10px 24px;
}

.navbar-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.navbar-logo img {
  height: 55px;
  width: auto;
  filter: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.navbar.scrolled .navbar-logo img {
  height: 60px;
}

/* Logo image already contains brand name — hide duplicate text */
.logo-text {
  display: none;
}

.navbar-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(15,108,145,0.06);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(15,108,145,0.08);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 4px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 20px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.navbar-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-nav-cta {
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(245,166,35,0.35);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.btn-nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(245,166,35,0.5);
}

/* Mobile Menu */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  z-index: 999;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.mobile-menu.open {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  padding: 16px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(15,108,145,0.06);
}

.mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

/* =====================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(245,166,35,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 60% 80%, rgba(15,108,145,0.3) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.hero-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,166,35,0.3);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease both;
}

.hero-badge span {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease 0.1s both;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  color: var(--accent);
  position: relative;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 500px;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease 0.2s both;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease 0.3s both;
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  animation: fadeInUp 0.7s ease 0.4s both;
}

.hero-stat {
  text-align: center;
}

.hero-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Hero Visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: fadeInRight 0.8s ease 0.2s both;
}

.hero-visual-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.hero-visual-icon-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-icon-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-icon-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-icon-card .icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.hero-icon-card span {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  display: block;
}

.hero-floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-floating-badge.top-right {
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
}

.hero-floating-badge.bottom-left {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

.hero-floating-badge .icon { font-size: 1.4rem; }

.hero-floating-badge .text {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-floating-badge .sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 400;
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* =====================================================
   REGISTRATION FORM SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.form-section-wrapper {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.form-section-wrapper::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(15,108,145,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-section-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.form-card-header {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  padding: 40px 48px 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.form-card-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.form-card-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  left: -30px;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
}

.form-card-header .form-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.form-card-header .form-title span {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.form-card-header .form-desc {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.form-card-body {
  padding: 40px 48px;
}

.form-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px 24px;
}

.form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-field.full-col {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-field label {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.form-field label .req { color: var(--accent-dark); margin-left: 2px; }

.form-field input[type="text"],
.form-field input[type="email"],
.form-field select {
  width: 100%;
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.form-field input[type="text"]:focus,
.form-field input[type="email"]:focus,
.form-field select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15,108,145,0.1);
}

.form-field input::placeholder { color: var(--gray-400); }

.form-field .select-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.form-field .select-wrapper::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 10px;
  height: 6px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='10' height='6'%3E%3Cpath d='M1 1l4 4 4-4' stroke='%230F6C91' stroke-width='1.5' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.phone-input-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.phone-code-badge {
  height: 48px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.phone-input-group input { flex: 1; }

.form-field .error-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #e53e3e;
  display: none;
}

.form-field.has-error input,
.form-field.has-error select {
  border-color: #e53e3e;
  background: #fff5f5;
}

.form-field.has-error .error-text { display: block; }

.form-submit-area {
  margin-top: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366 0%, #128C7E 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 12px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.35);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37,211,102,0.45);
}

.btn-whatsapp svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; fill: var(--white); }

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  text-align: center;
}

/* =====================================================
   SERVICES SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.service-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
}

.service-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: transparent;
}

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

.service-card:nth-child(2)::before { background: var(--gradient-accent); }
.service-card:nth-child(3)::before { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B4F6C, #0F6C91); }

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: rgba(15,108,145,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.service-card:nth-child(2) .service-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(245,166,35,0.1);
}

.service-card:nth-child(2):hover .service-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
}

.service-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.service-desc {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-link:hover { gap: 10px; color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* =====================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ===================================================== */
.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(15,108,145,0.2);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(15,108,145,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-3deg);
}

.feature-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* =====================================================
   GERMANY SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.germany-section {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.germany-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 50%, rgba(245,166,35,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%);
}

.germany-section .section-badge { background: rgba(245,166,35,0.15); border-color: rgba(245,166,35,0.3); }
.germany-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.germany-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }

.germany-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.germany-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.germany-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(245,166,35,0.3);
}

.germany-card-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.germany-card-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.germany-card-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.germany-card-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.germany-card-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.germany-card-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(245,166,35,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245,166,35,0.4);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* =====================================================
   TIMELINE / SUCCESS JOURNEY
   ===================================================== */
.timeline-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.timeline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  margin-top: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 16.66%;
  right: 16.66%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gray-200);
}

.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 20px 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-number {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--gray-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-step:hover .timeline-number,
.timeline-step.active .timeline-number {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15,108,145,0.4);
}

.timeline-step-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.timeline-step-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Full timeline (9 steps) */
.timeline-full {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(9, 1fr);
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-full::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--accent) 100%);
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 4px 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-dot {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 3px solid var(--gray-200);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: default;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15,108,145,0.35);
}

.timeline-dot-num {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gray-400);
  line-height: 1;
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-dot-num { color: var(--white); }

.timeline-dot-icon {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.timeline-label {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* =====================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ===================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--gray-50);
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.testimonials-slider {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  min-width: calc(33.33% - 19px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(15,108,145,0.15);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-rating {
  display: flex;
  gap: 3px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.star { color: var(--accent); font-size: 1rem; }

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-name {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
}

.author-profession {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.slider-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  background: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gray-300);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* =====================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ===================================================== */
.cta-section {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(245,166,35,0.1), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05), transparent 60%);
}

.cta-section .section-badge {
  background: rgba(245,166,35,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(245,166,35,0.3);
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.cta-section .section-title {
  color: var(--white);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.cta-section .section-subtitle {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* =====================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--gray-900);
  padding: 70px 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 70px;
  width: auto;
  filter: none;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  object-fit: contain;
  /* White-bg logo on dark footer: add soft glow shadow */
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 260px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(15,108,145,0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-contact-text {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-newsletter {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.footer-newsletter p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.newsletter-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }

.newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--primary-light); }

.newsletter-btn {
  height: 42px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.newsletter-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 20px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}

.footer-bottom span { color: var(--accent); }

/* =====================================================
   FLOATING ELEMENTS
   ===================================================== */
.wa-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25D366, #128C7E);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37,211,102,0.5);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.wa-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(37,211,102,0.6);
}

.wa-float svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; fill: white; }

.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 100px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 999;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: all;
}

.back-to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* =====================================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ===================================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(25px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInRight {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeInLeft {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-30px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.reveal-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.reveal-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.reveal-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.reveal-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* =====================================================
   ABOUT PAGE SPECIFIC
   ===================================================== */
.about-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding: 110px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumb a { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.stat-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(15,108,145,0.15);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 28px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.value-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.value-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
}

/* =====================================================
   BLOG PAGE SPECIFIC
   ===================================================== */
.blog-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding: 110px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.blog-search-box {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.blog-search-box input {
  flex: 1;
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 20px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-search-box input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.blog-search-box input:focus { border-color: var(--accent); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }

.blog-search-btn {
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 24px;
  background: var(--gradient-accent);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-search-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }

.blog-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.category-filters {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.cat-filter {
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  background: var(--white);
}

.cat-filter:hover,
.cat-filter.active {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
}

.blog-posts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.blog-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.blog-card.featured {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.blog-card-img {
  height: 200px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card.featured .blog-card-img { height: 260px; }

.blog-card-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

.blog-card-body {
  padding: 22px;
}

.blog-cat-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(15,108,145,0.1);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.blog-card-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title { color: var(--primary); }

.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
}

.blog-read-more {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-read-more:hover { color: var(--accent-dark); }

/* Sidebar */
.blog-sidebar {}

.sidebar-widget {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sidebar-widget-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gray-100);
}

.sidebar-cats {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.sidebar-cat {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.sidebar-cat:hover { color: var(--primary); }

.sidebar-cat span {
  background: var(--gray-100);
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.recent-post {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.recent-post:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.recent-post:hover { transform: translateX(4px); }

.recent-post-img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.recent-post-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.recent-post:hover .recent-post-title { color: var(--primary); }

.recent-post-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gray-400);
}

.pagination {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.page-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  background: var(--white);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.page-btn:hover,
.page-btn.active {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* =====================================================
   CONTACT PAGE SPECIFIC
   ===================================================== */
.contact-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding: 110px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.contact-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.1), transparent 70%);
}

.contact-info-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -40px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,166,35,0.15), transparent 70%);
}

.contact-info-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-info-sub {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-info-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

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

.contact-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-label {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-info-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-social-section {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-social-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.contact-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.contact-social-link {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.contact-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 48px 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-form-sub {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.contact-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px 22px;
}

.contact-form-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.contact-form-field.full {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.contact-form-field label {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}

.contact-form-field input,
.contact-form-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--gray-50);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.93rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  resize: none;
}

.contact-form-field input:focus,
.contact-form-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(15,108,145,0.1);
}

.contact-form-field input::placeholder,
.contact-form-field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--gray-400); }

.contact-form-field textarea { height: 130px; }

.btn-contact-submit {
  margin-top: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15,108,145,0.35);
}

.btn-contact-submit:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(15,108,145,0.45);
}

.map-section {
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.map-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.map-placeholder::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 60%, rgba(245,166,35,0.1), transparent 50%);
}

.map-placeholder-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.map-placeholder-text {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.map-placeholder-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

/* =====================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ===================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .germany-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline-full { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .timeline-full::before { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section { padding: 64px 0; }
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .hero-title { font-size: 2rem; }
  .hero-stats { gap: 20px; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .germany-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .blog-card.featured { grid-column: unset; }
  .testimonials-track .testimonial-card { min-width: 100%; }
  .navbar-nav, .navbar-actions { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .about-hero, .blog-hero, .contact-hero { padding: 110px 0 60px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .form-card-header, .form-card-body { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .form-grid-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .germany-card-list { gap: 8px; }
  .timeline-full { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .contact-form-card, .contact-info-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .contact-form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
  .cta-buttons { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .timeline-full { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}