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

/* ==========================================================
   EU CERTIFICATION LIMITED - CREATIVE FRONTEND SYSTEM
   State-of-the-Art European Accreditation UI & Theme Tokens
   ========================================================== */

:root {
    /* Executive Green & Royal Gold Authority Palette (Matched to Official Seal Logo) */
    --navy-950: #03140E;
    --navy-900: #06241B;
    --navy-800: #0A3527;
    --navy-700: #104A37;
    --primary-blue: #059669;
    --royal-blue: #047857;
    --cyan-glow: #10B981;
    --cyan-light: #34D399;
    --emerald-accent: #10B981;
    --gold-accent: #F59E0B;
    --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
    --blue-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 50%, #064E3B 100%);
    --cyan-blue-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981 0%, #047857 100%);
    --dark-gradient: linear-gradient(145deg, #06241B 0%, #0A3527 100%);
    
    /* Surfaces & Glassmorphism */
    --surface-light: #F8FAFC;
    --surface-white: #FFFFFF;
    --glass-white: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    --glass-dark: rgba(6, 36, 27, 0.88);
    --border-light: #E2E8F0;
    --border-glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    
    /* Typography */
    --font-heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;

    /* Elevations & Glows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(6, 36, 27, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(6, 36, 27, 0.08), 0 5px 10px -5px rgba(6, 36, 27, 0.04);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(6, 36, 27, 0.12);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
    --shadow-gold: 0 0 25px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);

    /* Radioli & Transitions */
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius-md: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
    --radius-pill: 9999px;
    --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}

body, html {
    font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
    color: #334155;
    background-color: var(--surface-light);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.welcome-text h2,
.section-heading h2,
.widget-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

a {
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================
   1. HEADER & TOP BAR REDESIGN
   ========================================================== */
.header-area {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    background: #fff;
}

.top-header-area {
    background: var(--navy-900) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    height: 50px !important;
}

.top-header-area .logo {
    display: none !important; /* Move logo cleanly to Navbar for modern layout */
}

.creative-top-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 50px;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.creative-top-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    color: var(--cyan-light);
    padding: 3px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 11px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.creative-top-badge .dot-pulse {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: var(--emerald-accent);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    animation: pulseGlow 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseGlow {
    0% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #10b981; }
    100% { transform: scale(0.95); opacity: 0.8; }
}

.creative-top-contact a {
    color: #F1F5F9 !important;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.creative-top-contact a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan-light) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================
   2. INTERACTIVE MAIN NAVIGATION (LOGO LEFT, MENU RIGHT)
   ========================================================== */
/* Absolute Override of Legacy Bootstrap / Credit Theme Colors to Pure White */
.header-area .credit-main-menu,
.header-area .is-sticky .credit-main-menu {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
    position: sticky !important;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.header-area .credit-main-menu::before,
.header-area .credit-main-menu::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
}

.header-area .credit-main-menu .classy-nav-container,
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classy-navbar {
    background: transparent !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    height: 95px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

/* Logo styling on left side of white menu bar */
.creditNav-logo {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 10px 0 !important;
}

.creditNav-logo img {
    max-height: 75px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

/* Eliminate legacy yellow contact box & arrows */
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classy-navbar .contact,
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classy-navbar .contact::before,
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classy-navbar .contact::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
}

/* Right-Aligned Desktop Navigation List */
@media only screen and (min-width: 992px) {
    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classy-menu {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav > ul {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: flex-end !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        list-style: none !important;
        height: 95px !important;
        gap: 4px !important;
    }

    /* Perfect vertical alignment for top-level menu items on desktop */
    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav > ul > li {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        white-space: nowrap !important;
        position: relative !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Standard Uppercase Navigation Links - Perfectly vertically centered */
    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav > ul > li > a.creative-nav-link,
    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav > ul > li > a:not(.creative-verify-btn) {
        font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
        color: #1E293B !important;
        padding: 0 14px !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        display: inline-flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        position: relative !important;
        transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        border: none !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.4px;
        text-transform: uppercase !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
        line-height: 1 !important;
    }

    /* Animated Hover Underline STRICTLY restricted to top-level menu links */
    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav > ul > li > a:not(.creative-verify-btn)::after {
        content: '' !important;
        position: absolute !important;
        bottom: 22px !important;
        left: 14px !important;
        right: 14px !important;
        height: 3px !important;
        background: var(--primary-blue) !important;
        border-radius: var(--radius-pill) !important;
        transform: scaleX(0) !important;
        transform-origin: center !important;
        transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) !important;
    }

    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav > ul > li:hover > a:not(.creative-verify-btn)::after,
    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav > ul > li.active > a:not(.creative-verify-btn)::after {
        transform: scaleX(1) !important;
    }
}

.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li a.creative-nav-link:hover,
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li a:not(.creative-verify-btn):hover,
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li a:focus,
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li.active > a:not(.creative-verify-btn) {
    color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

/* Submenu Chevron Down Arrow Styling & Micro-Animation */
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li a:not(.creative-verify-btn) i.fa-chevron-down {
    font-size: 10px !important;
    margin-left: 6px !important;
    color: #64748B;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li:hover > a:not(.creative-verify-btn) i.fa-chevron-down {
    color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Highlighted Action Button (Verify Certificate) */
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li a.creative-verify-btn {
    background: #F59E0B !important;
    background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #EA580C 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 14px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 12px 24px !important;
    line-height: normal !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35) !important;
    margin: 0 0 0 12px !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) !important;
    border: none !important;
    height: auto !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li a.creative-verify-btn::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
}

.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li a.creative-verify-btn:hover {
    background: #EA580C !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.5) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Dropdown Submenu Architecture (Desktop) */
@media only screen and (min-width: 992px) {
    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li ul.dropdown {
        display: none;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 100% !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        z-index: 9999 !important;
        width: 320px !important;
        min-width: 310px !important;
        max-width: 380px !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px !important;
        box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16) !important;
        border: 1px solid #CBD5E1 !important;
        border-top: 3px solid #059669 !important;
        padding: 8px 0 !important;
        transition: opacity 0.2s ease, visibility 0.2s ease !important;
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li:hover > ul.dropdown,
    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li:focus-within > ul.dropdown {
        display: block !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }
}

/* Guarantee NO lines or pseudo-elements ever appear inside dropdown items */
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul.dropdown li a::after,
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul.dropdown li a::before,
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li.has-dropdown ul li a::after,
.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li.has-dropdown ul li a::before {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    height: 0 !important;
}

.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul.dropdown li {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
}

.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul.dropdown li a {
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: var(--navy-900) !important;
    padding: 11px 20px !important;
    height: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #F1F5F9 !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    letter-spacing: normal !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
}

.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul.dropdown li:last-child a {
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul.dropdown li a:hover {
    background: #F8FAFC !important;
    padding-left: 26px !important;
    color: #059669 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================
   2B. MOBILE & TABLET NAVIGATION DRAWER OVERHAUL (< 992px)
   ========================================================== */
@media only screen and (max-width: 991px) {
    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classy-menu {
        display: block !important;
        background: #ffffff !important;
        padding: 70px 0 30px 0 !important;
        overflow-y: auto !important;
    }

    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        list-style: none !important;
        gap: 0 !important;
    }

    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li {
        display: block !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        white-space: normal !important;
    }

    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li a.creative-nav-link,
    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li a:not(.creative-verify-btn) {
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: space-between !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 16px 25px !important;
        height: auto !important;
        font-size: 16px !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        border: none !important;
        color: #1E293B !important;
    }

    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li > a::after,
    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li > a::before {
        display: none !important;
        content: none !important;
    }

    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li ul.dropdown {
        position: static !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        border: none !important;
        border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9 !important;
        background: #F8FAFC !important;
        border-radius: 0 !important;
        padding: 0 !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
    }

    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul.dropdown li a {
        padding: 13px 40px !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        background: transparent !important;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
        color: #475569 !important;
    }

    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li.verify-btn-item {
        border-bottom: none !important;
        padding: 24px 20px !important;
        display: block !important;
    }

    .header-area .credit-main-menu .classynav ul li a.creative-verify-btn {
        margin: 0 !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding: 15px 24px !important;
        font-size: 15px !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================
   3. DYNAMIC HOME PAGE HERO SYSTEM
   ========================================================== */
.creative-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    background: var(--navy-900);
    padding: 80px 0 100px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Glowing Background Matrix & Gradients */
.creative-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.25;
    mix-blend-mode: luminosity;
}

.hero-gradient-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: -30%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 700px;
    height: 700px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25) 0%, rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.05) 50%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-gradient-overlay-2 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 0%, rgba(5, 150, 105, 0) 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-tag-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    color: #F8FAFC;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 52px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #34D399, #6EE7B7, #F59E0B);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline;
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #CBD5E1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
    max-width: 600px;
}

.hero-btn-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}

.btn-creative-primary {
    background: var(--cyan-blue-gradient) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 16px 36px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.4);
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-creative-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

.btn-creative-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #fff !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 16px 32px !important;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-creative-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    border-color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Right Column Hero Cards (Replacing old green/grey boxes) */
.hero-cards-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.creative-hero-card {
    background: var(--glass-dark);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--cyan-glow);
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.creative-hero-card:nth-child(2) {
    border-left-color: var(--gold-accent);
}

.creative-hero-card:nth-child(3) {
    border-left-color: var(--emerald-accent);
}

.creative-hero-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.02);
    background: rgba(16, 26, 58, 0.95);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.chc-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    min-width: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--cyan-light);
}

.chc-content h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 18px !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.chc-content p {
    color: #94A3B8 !important;
    font-size: 13px !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================
   4. INTERACTIVE VERIFICATION PREVIEW RIBBON (NEW HOMEPAGE BAR)
   ========================================================== */
.verify-ribbon-area {
    margin-top: -50px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.verify-ribbon-card {
    background: var(--surface-white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
}

.vr-text h3 {
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.vr-text p {
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.vr-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Quick Lead Capture Form (White Card with Drop Shadow) */
.orange-lead-form-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 30px 35px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13), 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.orange-form-input {
    width: 100%;
    height: 50px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #1F2937;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.orange-form-input::placeholder {
    color: #9CA3AF;
}

.orange-form-input:focus {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #059669;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
}

.orange-form-submit {
    height: 50px;
    background: #059669;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 14px;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 0 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
    text-shadow: none;
}

.orange-form-submit:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #047857 0%, #06241B 100%);
    color: #F59E0B !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.45);
}

/* ==========================================================
   5. FEATURES & STANDARDS GRID SYSTEM
   ========================================================== */
.section-padding-creative {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.creative-feature-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 38px 30px;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.creative-feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: var(--cyan-blue-gradient);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.creative-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.creative-feature-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.cfc-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    background: rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.1);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.cfc-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.1);
    color: var(--cyan-glow);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.creative-feature-card:hover .cfc-icon {
    background: var(--cyan-blue-gradient);
    color: #fff;
    transform: rotate(-5deg) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
}

.cfc-title {
    font-size: 22px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.cfc-text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.cfc-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.cfc-link:hover {
    gap: 14px;
    color: var(--royal-blue) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================
   5B. FEATURED PROGRAMS & SERVICES GRID
   ========================================================== */
.featured-program-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #94A3B8;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 22px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    flex: 1;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.featured-program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border: 1px solid #059669;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.16);
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.fpc-icon-box {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.featured-program-card:hover .fpc-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #059669 0%, #047857 100%) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.3);
}

.fpc-title {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.featured-program-card:hover .fpc-title {
    color: #059669;
}

/* ==========================================================
   6. "OUR RECORD" ILLUMINATED STATS RIBBON
   ========================================================== */
.creative-stats-section {
    background: #03140E;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #03140E 0%, #06241B 50%, #03140E 100%);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.stats-glow-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 900px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15) 0%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08) 50%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stat-item-box {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px 35px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(10, 53, 39, 0.6) 0%, rgba(6, 36, 27, 0.85) 100%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.stat-item-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #10B981, #F59E0B);
}

.stat-item-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.35), 0 0 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.2);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(10, 53, 39, 0.8) 0%, rgba(6, 36, 27, 0.95) 100%);
}

.stat-icon {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: #34D399;
    margin: 0 auto 22px auto;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-item-box:hover .stat-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #A7F3D0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================
   7. ABOUT SECTION IMPROVEMENTS
   ========================================================== */
.creative-about-img-box {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
}

.creative-about-img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    border: 4px solid #fff;
}

.creative-about-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 80%;
    height: 80%;
    background: var(--cyan-blue-gradient);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    z-index: 1;
    transform: rotate(-3deg);
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.about-feature-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 25px 0 35px 0;
}

.about-feature-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy-900);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.about-check-badge {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    color: var(--emerald-accent);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* ==========================================================
   8. CALL TO ACTION BANNER
   ========================================================== */
.creative-cta-banner {
    background: var(--blue-gradient);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 50px 60px;
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(5, 150, 105, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 80px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.creative-cta-banner h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 34px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.creative-cta-banner p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 17px;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin: 0;
}

.btn-white-pill {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--primary-blue) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    display: inline-block;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-white-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    background: #F8FAFC !important;
}

/* ==========================================================
   9. EXECUTIVE FOOTER & FLOATING SUPPORT WIDGET
   ========================================================== */
.creative-footer {
    background: var(--navy-950);
    color: #94A3B8;
    padding-top: 80px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.creative-footer .widget-title {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    margin-bottom: 28px !important;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.creative-footer .widget-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--cyan-blue-gradient);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.creative-footer ul {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.creative-footer ul li {
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
}

.creative-footer ul li a {
    color: #94A3B8 !important;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    display: inline-block;
}

.creative-footer ul li a:hover {
    color: var(--cyan-light) !important;
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.footer-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-contact-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    color: var(--cyan-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.copywrite-area-creative {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding: 25px 0;
    margin-top: 60px;
    color: #64748B;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Upgraded Floating Action Support Widget (Replaces crude fixed email icon) */
.creative-floating-contact {
    position: fixed;
    right: 30px;
    bottom: 30px;
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: var(--navy-900);
    border: 1px solid var(--cyan-glow);
    padding: 12px 22px 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.creative-floating-contact:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04);
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #fff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.6);
}

.floating-icon-wrapper {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: var(--cyan-blue-gradient);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 36px !important;
    }
    .creative-hero-card {
        padding: 16px;
    }
    .creative-floating-contact span.float-text {
        display: none; /* Icon-only button on tight mobile screens */
    }
    .creative-floating-contact {
        padding: 12px;
        right: 20px;
        bottom: 20px;
    }
    .verify-ribbon-card {
        padding: 25px;
    }
    .orange-lead-form-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================
   10. RIGHT-CORNER TOAST NOTIFICATION SYSTEM & FORM VALIDATION
   ========================================================== */
#eucert-toast-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    z-index: 999999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.eucert-toast {
    pointer-events: auto;
    min-width: 320px;
    max-width: 440px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18), 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-left: 5px solid #059669;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 15px;
    transform: translateX(130%);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.eucert-toast.show {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
}

.eucert-toast.toast-error {
    border-left-color: #EF4444;
}

.eucert-toast-icon {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #059669;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.eucert-toast.toast-error .eucert-toast-icon {
    color: #EF4444;
}

.eucert-toast-body {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.eucert-toast-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F172A;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    display: block;
}

.eucert-toast-msg {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
}

.eucert-toast-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.eucert-toast-close:hover {
    color: #0F172A;
}

.eucert-toast-progress {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: #059669;
    width: 100%;
    transition: width linear;
}

.eucert-toast.toast-error .eucert-toast-progress {
    background: #EF4444;
}

@media only screen and (max-width: 575px) {
    #eucert-toast-container {
        top: 20px;
        right: 15px;
        left: 15px;
    }
    .eucert-toast {
        min-width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Input validation visual states */
.orange-form-input.input-error {
    border-color: #EF4444 !important;
    background: #FEF2F2 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2) !important;
}

.orange-form-input.input-success {
    border-color: #059669 !important;
}