/* ==========================================
   MPI Website — Luxury Editorial Design System
   Quiet luxury · premium corporate · refined technology
   ========================================== */

/* CSS Variables */
:root {
    /* Primary Colors — deep ink navy */
    --primary-950: #061120;
    --primary-900: #0a1a2b;
    --primary-800: #0e2440;
    --primary-700: #163a5c;
    --primary-600: #1d4e7e;
    --primary-500: #2563a0;
    --primary-400: #3b82c4;
    --primary-300: #6ea8dc;
    --primary-200: #a8cceb;
    --primary-100: #d9e8f8;
    --primary-50: #eef5fc;

    /* Accent Colors — restrained cobalt */
    --accent-blue: #0a66cc;
    --accent-blue-light: #3b8fe3;
    --accent-blue-dark: #0752a3;

    /* Secondary Colors — refined deep emerald */
    --secondary-500: #0d7a5c;
    --secondary-400: #179f71;
    --secondary-300: #7fd3b2;

    /* Neutral Colors — warm, editorial */
    --ink: #0b1220;
    --black: #0d1520;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --gray-900: #111827;
    --gray-800: #212a38;
    --gray-700: #3a4454;
    --gray-600: #4f5a6a;
    --gray-500: #6d7786;
    --gray-400: #98a2b0;
    --gray-300: #c9d0d9;
    --gray-200: #e3e7ec;
    --gray-100: #f1f3f5;
    --gray-50: #f8f9fa;

    /* Surfaces — warm whites & porcelain */
    --surface: #fdfdfb;
    --surface-alt: #f7f5f1;
    --surface-card: #ffffff;

    /* Gradients — deep, layered, quiet */
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(160deg, #0a1a2b 0%, #102a47 100%);
    --gradient-blue: linear-gradient(160deg, #2563a0 0%, #173d63 100%);
    --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(168deg, #050d18 0%, #081726 42%, #0b2034 100%);
    --gradient-green: linear-gradient(155deg, #0c6d52 0%, #0f8f66 100%);
    --gradient-light: linear-gradient(145deg, #f4f8fd 0%, #e6eefa 100%);
    --gradient-gold-ink: linear-gradient(120deg, #cfe1f4 0%, #8fb8de 55%, #6ea8dc 100%);

    /* Typography */
    --font-arabic: 'IBM Plex Sans Arabic', 'Cairo', 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Inter', 'IBM Plex Sans Arabic', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;

    /* Spacing */
    --space-xs: 0.25rem;
    --space-sm: 0.5rem;
    --space-md: 1rem;
    --space-lg: 1.5rem;
    --space-xl: 2rem;
    --space-2xl: 3rem;
    --space-3xl: 4rem;
    --space-4xl: 6rem;

    /* Border Radius — precise, deliberate */
    --radius-sm: 0.375rem;
    --radius-md: 0.625rem;
    --radius-lg: 0.875rem;
    --radius-xl: 1.25rem;
    --radius-2xl: 1.75rem;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    /* Shadows — soft, layered, quiet */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(10, 20, 35, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 1px 2px rgba(10, 20, 35, 0.04), 0 10px 28px -10px rgba(10, 20, 35, 0.12);
    --shadow-lg: 0 2px 4px rgba(10, 20, 35, 0.03), 0 20px 48px -14px rgba(10, 20, 35, 0.16);
    --shadow-xl: 0 4px 8px rgba(10, 20, 35, 0.03), 0 32px 72px -18px rgba(10, 20, 35, 0.2);
    --shadow-blue: 0 2px 6px rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.24), 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.32);
    --shadow-green: 0 2px 6px rgba(13, 122, 92, 0.24), 0 14px 32px -10px rgba(13, 122, 92, 0.3);
    --shadow-inset: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);

    /* Transitions — controlled, natural */
    --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 0.61, 0.36, 1);
    --transition-fast: 180ms var(--ease-out);
    --transition-base: 320ms var(--ease-out);
    --transition-slow: 640ms var(--ease-out);

    /* Z-Index */
    --z-navbar: 1000;
    --z-dropdown: 100;
    --z-modal: 1000;
    --z-tooltip: 500;
}

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

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

body {
    font-family: var(--font-arabic);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--primary-800);
    background-color: var(--surface);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

/* RTL Direction */
html[dir="rtl"] {
    direction: rtl;
}

html[dir="ltr"] {
    direction: ltr;
}

/* Typography */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-arabic);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    color: var(--primary-900);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

html[lang="ar"] h1,
html[lang="ar"] h2,
html[lang="ar"] h3,
html[lang="ar"] h4,
html[lang="ar"] h5,
html[lang="ar"] h6 {
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

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

a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

/* Container */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

/* ==========================================
   Navigation — quiet glass bar
   ========================================== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: var(--z-navbar);
    background: rgba(253, 253, 251, 0.86);
    backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(1.4);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(22px) saturate(1.4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.06);
    transition: background var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: rgba(253, 253, 251, 0.94);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.04), 0 12px 32px -16px rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.14);
    border-bottom-color: rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.09);
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    background: var(--surface-card);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), var(--shadow-inset);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.logo:hover .logo-icon {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md), var(--shadow-inset);
}

.logo-icon img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.logo-text {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--primary-900);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

html[lang="ar"] .logo-text {
    letter-spacing: 0;
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.nav-link {
    position: relative;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--primary-600);
    padding: var(--space-sm) 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-blue) 0%, var(--accent-blue-light) 100%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: right;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

html[dir="ltr"] .nav-link::after {
    transform-origin: left;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--primary-900);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.language-switcher {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.lang-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    background: var(--surface-alt);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: var(--primary-700);
    font-family: var(--font-arabic);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang-btn:hover {
    border-color: rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.16);
    background: var(--surface-card);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.lang-btn svg {
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.language-switcher:hover .lang-btn svg,
.language-switcher:focus-within .lang-btn svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.lang-dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + var(--space-sm));
    left: 0;
    min-width: 160px;
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    padding: var(--space-xs);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), visibility var(--transition-fast);
    z-index: var(--z-dropdown);
}

.language-switcher:hover .lang-dropdown {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.lang-option {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: left;
    color: var(--primary-700);
    font-family: var(--font-arabic);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

html[dir="rtl"] .lang-option {
    text-align: right;
}

.lang-option:hover {
    background: var(--primary-50);
    color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
}

.lang-option.active {
    background: var(--primary-50);
    color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mobile-menu-btn {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    padding: 10px;
    background: var(--surface-alt);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2;
}

.mobile-menu-btn span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-800);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-btn.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ==========================================
   Hero — premium corporate presentation
   ========================================== */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-3xl);
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -10%;
    bottom: -22%;
    width: 64%;
    height: 64%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(37, 99, 160, 0.16) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 160, 0) 68%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Architectural ring accents (pure CSS, existing element) */
.hero-bg::before,
.hero-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border: 1px solid rgba(160, 190, 220, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-bg::before {
    width: 640px;
    height: 640px;
    right: -180px;
    top: 12%;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 120px rgba(160, 190, 220, 0.015), inset 0 0 0 240px rgba(160, 190, 220, 0.012);
    animation: hero-orbit 44s linear infinite;
}

.hero-bg::after {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    right: 4%;
    bottom: 6%;
    border-color: rgba(160, 190, 220, 0.08);
    animation: hero-orbit-rev 60s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes hero-orbit {
    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

@keyframes hero-orbit-rev {
    to {
        transform: rotate(-360deg);
    }
}

.hero-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 64px 64px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.7), transparent 86%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.7), transparent 86%);
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(138deg, rgba(5, 13, 24, 0.72) 0%, rgba(8, 23, 38, 0.68) 58%, rgba(13, 35, 58, 0.5) 100%);
}

.hero-bg-image {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.3;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 1.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.hero:hover .hero-bg-image {
    transform: scale(1.015);
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 var(--space-lg);
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: 0.45rem 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
}

.hero-badge:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
}

.hero-badge svg {
    color: #dfc07e;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    line-height: 1.22;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.hero-title .highlight {
    display: block;
    background: var(--gradient-gold-ink);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    max-width: 610px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-2xl);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.045);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

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

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-200);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--gray-300);
}

.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent);
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

/* Hero visual — architectural 3D globe (existing markup, refined) */
.hero-visual {
    position: absolute;
    right: 3%;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
    display: none;
    perspective: 900px;
}

.hero-globe {
    position: relative;
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
    animation: globe-float 9s var(--ease-out) infinite;
}

@keyframes globe-float {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotateX(8deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-14px) rotateX(10deg);
    }
}

.globe-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(160, 190, 220, 0.26);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    animation: ring-pulse 6s var(--ease-out) infinite;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.globe-ring:nth-child(1) {
    width: 170px;
    height: 170px;
}

.globe-ring:nth-child(2) {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
    animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.globe-ring:nth-child(3) {
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    animation-delay: 2.4s;
}

@keyframes ring-pulse {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 0.22;
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.55;
    }
}

.globe-center {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    color: var(--primary-300);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 104px;
    height: 104px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, rgba(160, 190, 220, 0.16), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02));
    border: 1px solid rgba(160, 190, 220, 0.18);
    border-radius: 50%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px -18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-scroll {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.scroll-indicator {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--gray-400);
    font-size: 0.83rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.scroll-mouse {
    width: 23px;
    height: 38px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-500);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.scroll-wheel {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 3px;
    height: 7px;
    background: var(--gray-400);
    border-radius: 2px;
    animation: scroll 2.2s var(--ease-out) infinite;
}

@keyframes scroll {
    0%, 100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        opacity: 0.3;
        transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(9px);
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Hero Gallery Marquee — refined editorial strip
   ========================================== */
.hero-gallery {
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.hero-gallery::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08), transparent);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-gallery-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    will-change: transform;
    animation: gallery-scroll 44s linear infinite;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 12%, black 88%, transparent);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 12%, black 88%, transparent);
}

.hero-gallery-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.hero-gallery-item {
    width: 300px;
    height: 200px;
    margin-inline-end: var(--space-lg);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    background: var(--primary-800);
}

.hero-gallery-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 55%, rgba(5, 13, 24, 0.28));
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out);
}

.hero-gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.07);
}

@keyframes gallery-scroll {
    from {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
    to {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-gallery {
        padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
    }

    .hero-gallery-item {
        width: 220px;
        height: 150px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Buttons — precise, tactile
   ========================================== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-arabic);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.btn:active {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(0.985);
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--accent-blue-dark);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(7, 82, 163, 0.24), 0 18px 40px -10px rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.4);
    color: white;
}

.btn-primary:active {
    background: var(--accent-blue-dark);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background: var(--surface-card);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-blue);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

/* ==========================================
   Section Styles — generous editorial rhythm
   ========================================== */
section {
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

/* Text-only section headings (non-banner pages) */
.section-heading {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-3xl);
    text-align: center;
}

.section-heading h2 {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.section-heading p {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

/* Light header variant — for dark sections */
.section-header.light .section-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-200);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}

.section-header.light .section-title,
.section-header.light .section-subtitle {
    color: white;
}

/* Explicit override: the services band is a light surface, so its
   header must use dark ink text for readability (visual fix only). */
.services .section-header.light .section-title {
    color: var(--primary-900);
}

.services .section-header.light .section-subtitle {
    color: var(--gray-600);
}

.services .section-header.light .section-tag {
    background: var(--surface-card);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    border-color: rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.08);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 0.35rem 1.1rem;
    background: var(--surface-card);
    color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    line-height: 1.28;
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.9;
}

/* ==========================================
   About Section
   ========================================== */
.about {
    background: var(--surface);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.about-content p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.95;
}

.about-why-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-900);
    margin: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-lg);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.feature-card {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.1);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-md);
    background: var(--primary-50);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
}

.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.03);
    background: var(--primary-100);
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.feature-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* About Video */
.about-video {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 56.25%;
    background: var(--primary-950);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.07);
}

.about-video iframe,
.about-video video {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

.video-placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    color: var(--primary-700);
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.video-placeholder svg {
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.video-placeholder p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin: 0;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* Vision & Mission */
.vision-mission {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
}

.vm-card {
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.vm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.vm-icon {
    width: 66px;
    height: 66px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm), var(--shadow-inset);
}

.vm-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--primary-900);
}

.vm-card p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   Services Section — quiet card treatment
   ========================================== */
.services {
    background: var(--surface-alt);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.service-card {
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.06);
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.18);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    background: var(--primary-50);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.service-card h2,
.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--primary-900);
}

.service-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Service Image */
.service-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.05);
}

.service-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out), filter 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.service-card:hover .service-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.image-placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    color: var(--primary-700);
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.image-placeholder svg {
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.image-placeholder span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

/* ==========================================
   Equipment Section
   ========================================== */
.equipment {
    background: var(--surface);
}

.equipment-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.equip-card {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.equip-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.15);
}

.equip-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 180px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.05);
}

.equip-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.equip-card:hover .equip-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.equip-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    background: var(--primary-50);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    transition: background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.equip-card:hover .equip-icon {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.equip-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    color: var(--primary-900);
}

.equip-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Equipment Form */
.equipment-form-section {
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.07);
    padding: var(--space-3xl);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.equipment-form-section h2 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    color: var(--primary-900);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.equipment-form-section > p {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ==========================================
   Certified Translation — refined dark band
   ========================================== */
.certified {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.certified::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(160, 190, 220, 0.09) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 44px 44px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.5), transparent 92%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.5), transparent 92%);
}

.certified::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -30%;
    right: -16%;
    width: 55%;
    height: 130%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(37, 99, 160, 0.14) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 160, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.certified .section-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.certified .section-title,
.certified .section-subtitle {
    color: white;
}

.certified-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.certified-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.certified-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.certified-content > p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.cert-benefits {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.cert-benefit {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.cert-benefit:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cert-benefit h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.cert-benefit p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin: 0;
}

.cert-uses {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cert-uses h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.cert-uses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.cert-use {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    color: var(--gray-300);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.cert-use:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transform: translateX(-2px);
}

html[dir="ltr"] .cert-use:hover {
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

.cert-use svg {
    color: var(--secondary-300);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   Language Center Section
   ========================================== */
.languages {
    background: var(--surface-alt);
}

.languages-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.lang-category {
    padding: var(--space-xl);
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.lang-category:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.12);
}

.lang-category h2,
.lang-category h3,
.lang-category-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    color: var(--primary-900);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.lang-category h2 svg,
.lang-category h3 svg,
.lang-category-title svg {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.lang-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.lang-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: var(--surface-card);
    color: var(--primary-700);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.08);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang-tag:hover {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* Tests Section */
.tests-section {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.tests-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-800);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.tests-title svg {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.tests-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.test-card {
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.test-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.22);
}

.test-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.test-card p {
    color: var(--primary-700);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ESP Section */
.esp-section {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.esp-title {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-800);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.esp-title svg {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.esp-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.esp-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.06);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.esp-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.16);
}

.esp-card svg {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.esp-card span {
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-800);
}

.lang-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================
   Graduates Section — deep emerald band
   ========================================== */
.graduates {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0a4d3b 0%, #0c6b4e 55%, #0f7a57 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.graduates::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 44px 44px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.45), transparent 90%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(0,0,0,0.45), transparent 90%);
}

.graduates::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -12%;
    top: -24%;
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.graduates .section-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.graduates .section-title,
.graduates .section-subtitle {
    color: white;
}

.graduates-stats {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    margin: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.grad-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
}

.grad-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 3.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
    text-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.grad-label {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.graduates-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.graduates-info h2,
.graduates-info h3 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.graduates-info > p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.grad-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.grad-feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    color: white;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.grad-feature svg {
    color: white;
}

/* Gallery Grid */
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    height: 200px;
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.gallery-item.large {
    grid-column: span 2;
    height: 250px;
}

.gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Services Gallery (services.html) */
.services-gallery {
    margin-top: var(--space-3xl);
}

.services-gallery-item.gallery-large {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.services-gallery .section-heading {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
}

.services-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 180px;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.services-gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.05);
}

.services-gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.services-gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* Graduate Card */
.graduate-card {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.graduate-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.16);
}

.graduate-image {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 250px;
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.graduate-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.graduate-card:hover .graduate-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.graduate-info {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.graduate-info h4 {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.graduate-info p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   Contact Section
   ========================================== */
.contact {
    background: var(--surface);
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: var(--space-3xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--primary-50);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-item:hover .contact-icon {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: white;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-info-title,
.contact-form-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.contact-details h3 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.contact-details p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-800);
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-value {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--primary-800);
    margin: 0;
}

.contact-value.link {
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-value.link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-blue-dark);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.social-link {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--primary-50);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: var(--primary-600);
    transition: background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.social-link:hover {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: white;
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: var(--space-2xl);
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-group label {
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--primary-800);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group textarea,
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0.7rem 1rem;
    background: var(--surface);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-family: var(--font-arabic);
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-900);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-group input:hover,
.form-group textarea:hover,
.form-group select:hover {
    border-color: rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.22);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    outline: none;
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border-color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.1);
}

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

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
    min-height: 120px;
}

.checkbox-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.checkbox-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.checkbox-item input[type="checkbox"] {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    accent-color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.checkbox-item label {
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--gray-700);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.contact-form .btn-submit {
    margin: var(--space-md) 0 0 0;
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* Map */
.map-wrapper {
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.07);
}

.map-placeholder {
    height: 300px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    color: var(--primary-700);
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.map-placeholder p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   Footer
   ========================================== */
.footer {
    background: var(--primary-950);
    color: white;
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-xl);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.footer-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-2xl);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}

.footer-brand {
    max-width: 300px;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-logo .logo-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: white;
}

.footer-logo .logo-text {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    line-height: 1.75;
}

.footer-links h4,
.footer-services h4,
.footer-contact h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.footer-links ul,
.footer-services ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-links a,
.footer-services a {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-services a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-blue-light);
}

.footer-contact p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.footer-contact a.contact-link {
    color: var(--gray-300);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-contact a.contact-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-blue-light);
}

.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: var(--space-xl);
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================
   CTA Section
   ========================================== */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0a66cc 0%, #0752a3 60%, #0a4d90 100%);
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.09) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 44px 44px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.cta-section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -10%;
    bottom: -60%;
    width: 56%;
    height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-section h2 {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.cta-section p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-buttons {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

/* ==========================================
   Page Header
   ========================================== */
.page-header {
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 var(--space-3xl);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-header::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 1px 1px, rgba(160, 190, 220, 0.07) 1px, transparent 0);
    background-size: 44px 44px;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.page-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 55%;
    height: 110%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(37, 99, 160, 0.12) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 160, 0) 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.page-header .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.page-header h1 {
    font-size: 2.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
    text-wrap: balance;
}

.page-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--gray-300);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.85;
}

.breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.breadcrumb a,
.breadcrumb span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--gray-400);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: white;
}

.breadcrumb svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================
   Responsive Design
   ========================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-links {
        gap: var(--space-md);
    }

    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-visual {
        display: none;
    }

    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

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

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

    .about-visual {
        order: -1;
    }

    .about-features {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

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

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

    .certified-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
    }

    .cert-benefits {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

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

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

    .graduates-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-2xl);
    }

    .graduates-gallery {
        order: -1;
    }

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

    .contact-grid > * {
        min-width: 0;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    section {
        padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
    }

    .logo {
        flex: 0 1 auto;
        min-width: 0;
    }

    .logo-text {
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
    }

    .nav-actions {
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .nav-links {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        background: rgba(253, 253, 251, 0.98);
        backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: var(--space-lg);
        gap: var(--space-md);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.07);
    }

    .nav-links.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .mobile-menu-btn {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero {
        padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
    }

    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .hero-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .hero-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-lg);
    }

    .stat-divider {
        width: 50px;
        height: 1px;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .section-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .section-heading h2 {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .about-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .vision-mission {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

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

    .cert-benefits {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .cert-uses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .form-group.full-width {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

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

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

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

    .graduates-stats {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: var(--space-xl);
    }

    .grad-number {
        font-size: 2.9rem;
    }

    .grad-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .gallery-item.large {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

    .services-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        grid-auto-rows: 160px;
    }

    .services-gallery-item.gallery-large {
        grid-column: span 2;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }

    .footer-content {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-logo {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .social-links {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .cta-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 var(--space-md);
    }

    .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .stat-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Animations & Motion
   ========================================== */
[data-aos].aos-init {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(26px);
    transition-property: opacity, transform;
}

[data-aos].aos-animate {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Scrollbar styling — quiet */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--surface-alt);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.35);
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 2px solid var(--surface-alt);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.5);
}

/* Selection */
::selection {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: white;
}

/* Skip Link for Accessibility */
.skip-link {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    left: 0;
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: white;
    padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    z-index: 10000;
    transition: top var(--transition-fast);
}

.skip-link:focus {
    top: 0;
}

/* Focus Styles for Accessibility */
*:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--accent-blue);
    outline-offset: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Screen Reader Only */
.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

/* Reduced motion — respect user preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    }

    [data-aos].aos-init {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================
   Certificates Attachment Section
   Horizontal scroll — slides from the right
   ========================================== */
.cert-attachments {
    background: var(--surface);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: var(--space-4xl) 0;
}

.cert-attachments .section-tag {
    background: var(--surface-card);
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.cert-attachments-scroller {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-md);
    margin-top: var(--space-2xl);
}

.cert-attachments-track {
    display: flex;
    flex: 1;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: var(--space-xl);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: var(--space-lg) 4px var(--space-2xl);
    margin: calc(var(--space-lg) * -1) -4px 0;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.cert-attachments-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

/* Soft fade edges hinting scrolling direction (RTL) */
.cert-attachments-track {
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, black 24px, black calc(100% - 24px), transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, black 24px, black calc(100% - 24px), transparent 100%);
}

.cert-attachment-card {
    flex: 0 0 300px;
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.07);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    scroll-snap-align: center;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.cert-attachment-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: rgba(10, 102, 204, 0.16);
}

.cert-attachment-media {
    position: relative;
    height: 190px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: var(--gradient-light);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cert-attachment-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.cert-attachment-card:hover .cert-attachment-media img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.cert-attachment-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    background: var(--gradient-green);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.cert-attachment-media-doc {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
}

.cert-attachment-info {
    padding: var(--space-lg);
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.cert-attachment-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-900);
    margin: 0;
}

.cert-attachment-info p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--gray-600);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
    flex: 1;
}

.cert-attachment-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    margin-top: var(--space-sm);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--gray-500);
}

.cert-attachment-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--gradient-green);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.cert-attachment-card:hover .cert-attachment-arrow {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateX(-2px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-green);
}

html[dir="ltr"] .cert-attachment-card:hover .cert-attachment-arrow {
    transform: scale(1.1) translateX(2px);
}

.cert-attachments-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--surface-card);
    border: 1px solid rgba(11, 22, 38, 0.12);
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: var(--accent-blue);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 2;
}

.cert-attachments-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--accent-blue);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-blue);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.cert-attachments-arrow.is-disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: default;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* RTL-aware arrows: in RTL the row starts at the right — the "prev" points right (toward start) */
.cert-attachments-arrow-prev svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .cert-attachments-scroller {
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .cert-attachments-track {
        margin-left: -12px;
        margin-right: -12px;
        padding-left: 12px;
        padding-right: 12px;
    }

    .cert-attachment-card {
        flex-basis: 280px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cert-attachments-scroller {
        gap: var(--space-sm);
    }

    .cert-attachments-arrow {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
    }

    .cert-attachments-arrow-prev {
        order: 2;
    }

    .cert-attachments-arrow-next {
        order: 3;
    }

    .cert-attachment-card {
        flex-basis: 260px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .cert-attachments .section-title {
        font-size: 1.9rem;
    }

    .cert-attachments-arrow {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
    }

    .cert-attachment-card {
        flex-basis: 240px;
    }

    .cert-attachment-media {
        height: 160px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .cert-attachments-track {
        mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, black 12px, black calc(100% - 12px), transparent 100%);
        -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0, black 12px, black calc(100% - 12px), transparent 100%);
    }
}

/* RTL/LTR refinements for navigation and dropdowns */
html[dir="rtl"] .nav-link::after {
    left: auto;
    right: 0;
}

html[dir="ltr"] .lang-dropdown {
    right: auto;
    left: 0;
}

/* Hero visual is present in markup; reveal on very wide screens only
   (keeps the centered copy clear and the layout unchanged). */
@media (min-width: 1536px) {
    .hero-visual {
        display: block;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-bg::before,
    .hero-bg::after {
        display: none;
    }
}