/* ==========================================================================
   Global Study Solution - Enterprise Design System (Logo Palette)
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Brand Palette Extracted From Official Logo */
  --gss-primary: #0A1950;        /* Deep Royal Navy Blue (from "GLOBAL") */
  --gss-secondary: #0369A1;      /* Rich Sapphire Blue (from "STUDY SOLUTION") */
  --gss-emerald: #0284C7;        /* Vibrant Globe Cyan-Blue */
  --gss-emerald-hover: #0369A1;  /* Deep Cyan-Blue Hover */
  --gss-emerald-light: #E0F2FE;  /* Soft Ice Blue */
  --gss-orange: #FF6B00;         /* Accent Orange for 'New' badges */
  --gss-orange-hover: #E55B00;
  --gss-orange-light: #FFF0E6;
  --gss-blue: #0284C7;           /* Vibrant Logo Cyan */
  --gss-blue-light: #EFF6FF;

  --gss-topbar-bg: #07113D;      /* Deep Midnight Navy */
  --gss-bg-white: #FFFFFF;
  --gss-bg-neutral: #F8FAFC;     /* Clean Soft Slate */
  --gss-bg-warm: #F0F9FF;        /* Soft Brand Tint */
  --gss-bg-card: #FFFFFF;

  --gss-text-main: #1E293B;      /* Charcoal Body Text */
  --gss-text-heading: #0A1950;   /* Deep Royal Navy */
  --gss-text-muted: #475569;     /* Muted Slate Grey */
  --gss-text-light: #64748B;

  --gss-border: #E2E8F0;
  --gss-border-hover: #CBD5E1;
  --gss-border-focus: #0284C7;

  /* Typography */
  --gss-font-heading: 'Manrope', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --gss-font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing & Radii */
  --gss-container: 1240px;
  --gss-radius-xs: 6px;
  --gss-radius-sm: 8px;
  --gss-radius-md: 12px;
  --gss-radius-lg: 16px;
  --gss-radius-xl: 24px;
  --gss-radius-pill: 9999px;

  /* Shadows */
  --gss-shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.05);
  --gss-shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.06);
  --gss-shadow-md: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.08);
  --gss-shadow-lg: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.08);
  --gss-shadow-floating: 0 14px 40px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.1);

  --gss-transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 15px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-body);
  color: var(--gss-text-main);
  background-color: var(--gss-bg-white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

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

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

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  color: var(--gss-text-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.1rem); font-weight: 800; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem); font-weight: 800; }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.5rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

p {
  color: var(--gss-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.gss-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--gss-container);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* --- Section Dividers & Accent Titles --- */
.gss-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
}

.gss-section-alt {
  background-color: var(--gss-bg-neutral);
}

.gss-section-title-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.gss-section-title-wrap.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.gss-section-title-wrap h2 {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* IDP Signature Orange Bar Under Headers */
.gss-orange-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 42px;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--gss-orange);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.gss-section-title-wrap.text-center .gss-orange-bar {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.gss-section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gss-text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.gss-section-title-wrap.text-center .gss-section-subtitle {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* --- Buttons & CTAs --- */
.gss-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  line-height: 1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gss-btn-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gss-btn-primary,
.gss-btn-emerald {
  background-color: #008453 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.28);
}

.gss-btn-primary:hover,
.gss-btn-emerald:hover {
  background-color: #009960 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.38);
}

.gss-btn-whatsapp,
.gss-btn-whatsapp-pill {
  background-color: #25D366 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
}

.gss-btn-whatsapp:hover,
.gss-btn-whatsapp-pill:hover {
  background-color: #20BA5A !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
}

.gss-btn-whatsapp svg,
.gss-btn-whatsapp-pill svg {
  fill: currentColor !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-btn-secondary,
.gss-btn-navy-pill {
  background-color: #0B192C !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: none !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.25);
}

.gss-btn-secondary:hover,
.gss-btn-navy-pill:hover {
  background-color: #1E3E62 !important;
  background-image: none !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.35);
}

.gss-btn-outline {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--gss-primary) !important;
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.gss-btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gss-primary);
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.gss-btn-white-outline {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--gss-primary) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #D1D5DB;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.gss-btn-white-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--gss-emerald);
  color: var(--gss-emerald) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gss-icon-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gss-border);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--gss-text-muted);
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-icon-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gss-orange);
  color: var(--gss-orange);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DESTINATION SHARED CTA & CARD STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-shared-cta-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.gss-shared-cta-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gss-shared-cta-heading {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.gss-shared-cta-copy {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.gss-shared-cta-contact-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.gss-shared-cta-contact-box h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.gss-contact-info-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gss-contact-info-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.gss-contact-info-list .icon {
  color: var(--gss-secondary);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.gss-contact-info-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.gss-contact-info-list a {
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.gss-contact-info-list a:hover {
  color: var(--gss-secondary);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gss-shared-cta-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. TOP UTILITY BAR (Dark IDP Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-topbar {
  background-color: var(--gss-topbar-bg);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.gss-topbar-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.gss-topbar-left,
.gss-topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-topbar-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.gss-topbar-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-pill-tag-orange {
  background-color: var(--gss-orange);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-pill);
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. MAIN HEADER (Sticky White Enterprise Navbar)
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.gss-header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Official Brand Logo Styles */
.gss-logo-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.gss-logo-brand:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.gss-brand-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 230px;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.gss-footer-logo-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.gss-footer-logo-wrap:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.gss-footer-logo-wrap .gss-brand-logo-img {
  height: 42px;
}

/* Header Navigation */
.gss-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.gss-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.gss-nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.gss-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gss-text-main);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-sm);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--gss-emerald);
}

.gss-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--gss-emerald);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Enhanced Single-Column Interactive Tile Dropdown Menu */
.gss-dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 0;
  width: 320px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
  padding: 0.65rem;
  display: none;
  z-index: 1050;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Invisible Hover Bridge: Eliminates dead-zone between nav-link and dropdown */
.gss-dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  left: -10px;
  right: -10px;
  height: 22px;
  background: transparent;
  display: block;
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.gss-nav-item:hover .gss-dropdown-menu,
.gss-nav-item:focus-within .gss-dropdown-menu,
.gss-dropdown-menu:hover,
.gss-nav-item.is-open .gss-dropdown-menu {
  display: block !important;
  animation: gssDropdownFade 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes gssDropdownFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.gss-dropdown-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.gss-dropdown-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1E293B;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.gss-dropdown-link .gss-flag-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.gss-dropdown-link .gss-flag-emoji {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.gss-dropdown-link .gss-sub-dest {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #64748B;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

.gss-dropdown-link .gss-arrow-icon {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  color: #008453;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.gss-dropdown-link:hover {
  background-color: #F0FDF4;
  color: #008453;
  border-color: #DCFCE7;
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.08);
}

.gss-dropdown-link:hover .gss-arrow-icon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.gss-dropdown-link:hover .gss-sub-dest {
  color: #047857;
}

.gss-dropdown-footer {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding-top: 0.55rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  text-align: center;
}

.gss-dropdown-footer a {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #008453;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease;
}

.gss-dropdown-footer a:hover {
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: #006640;
}

/* Header Actions */
.gss-header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.gss-mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFF-CANVAS MOBILE DRAWER (Hidden on Desktop, Slide-in on Mobile)
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 99999;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.gss-mobile-drawer.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.gss-mobile-drawer-card {
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 85vw;
  height: 100%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: -6px 0 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gss-mobile-drawer.is-open .gss-mobile-drawer-card {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gss-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .gss-mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   3. HERO SECTION WITH INTERACTIVE MULTI-SLIDE SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-hero-slider-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 3.5rem 0 5.5rem 0;
}

.gss-hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
}

.gss-hero-slider-track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 480px;
}

.gss-hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3rem;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s ease;
  transform: translateX(20px);
}

.gss-hero-slide.is-active {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.gss-hero-content {
  max-width: 580px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gss-hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.gss-hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gss-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

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

/* IDP Organic Shapes Visual Graphic on Right */
.gss-hero-graphic-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 440px;
}

/* Layered Organic Curved Backdrops (Orange, Green, Blue) */
.gss-organic-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  max-height: 440px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.gss-organic-shape-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background-color: var(--gss-orange);
  border-radius: 40px 140px 40px 140px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.gss-organic-shape-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: -10px;
  width: 240px;
  height: 240px;
  background-color: #00B050;
  border-radius: 140px 40px 140px 40px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.gss-organic-shape-3 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: -20px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background-color: var(--gss-blue);
  border-radius: 100px 100px 0 100px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.gss-hero-student-photo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 430px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-lg);
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-lg);
}

/* Slider Pagination Dots */
.gss-slider-dots-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.gss-slider-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #CBD5E1;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-slider-dot.is-active {
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-pill);
  background-color: var(--gss-primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. FLOATING STAT STRIP (Overlapping Bottom of Hero)
   ========================================================================= */
.gss-stat-floating-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  margin-top: -3.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gss-stat-floating-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-floating);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
}

.gss-stat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gss-stat-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
}

.gss-stat-col:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.gss-stat-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--gss-blue);
}

.gss-stat-number {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gss-blue);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.gss-stat-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gss-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  max-width: 220px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. "GLOBAL STUDY SOLUTION CAN HELP YOU" LEAD FORM SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-help-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-help-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 3.5rem;
}

.gss-form-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-form-card-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.6vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.gss-form-card-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--gss-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 2-Column Form Fields */
.gss-idp-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.gss-form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gss-input-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.gss-label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gss-text-main);
}

.gss-label .req {
  color: #DC2626;
}

.gss-input-box {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

.gss-input-control {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gss-text-main);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.72rem 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-input-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--gss-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.12);
}

.gss-input-box.with-icon .gss-input-control {
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
}

.gss-input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gss-emerald);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Phone with +880 Prefix */
.gss-phone-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.gss-country-code {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.72rem 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gss-text-main);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-select-control {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gss-text-main);
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-sm);
  padding: 0.72rem 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gss-select-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--gss-emerald);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.12);
}

.gss-checkbox-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gss-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.gss-checkbox-row input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  accent-color: var(--gss-emerald);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.gss-checkbox-row a {
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.gss-form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Help Visual Graphic on Right (Curved background) */
.gss-help-visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gss-help-organic-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  max-height: 440px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.gss-help-shape-green {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 320px;
  background-color: #00B050;
  border-radius: 40px 140px 40px 140px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.gss-help-shape-blue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: -10px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  background-color: var(--gss-blue);
  border-radius: 140px 40px 140px 40px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.gss-help-shape-orange {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 120px;
  right: -25px;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  background-color: var(--gss-orange);
  border-radius: 50px 0 50px 0;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

.gss-help-student-photo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 520px;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-lg);
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-lg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. "WHY GLOBAL STUDY SOLUTION?" CARDS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-why-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.gss-why-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-why-card:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.gss-why-icon-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gss-blue);
}

.gss-why-card-title {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.gss-why-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gss-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.gss-why-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gss-secondary);
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-why-link:hover {
  color: var(--gss-emerald);
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. APP & FASTTRACK BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-app-banner-section {
  padding: 2rem 0 4rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-app-banner-card {
  background-color: var(--gss-bg-warm);
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 3.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gss-app-banner-content {
  z-index: 2;
}

.gss-app-banner-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 2.5vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.gss-app-banner-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #52525B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.gss-app-banner-visual {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gss-app-mockup-img {
  max-width: 280px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-lg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. "YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW" SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-also-know-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-also-know-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-also-know-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-also-know-card:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-sm);
}

.gss-also-know-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gss-also-know-thumb {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-also-know-thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.gss-also-know-text h3 {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.gss-also-know-text p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--gss-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.gss-also-know-action {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. "YOUR DREAM STUDY DESTINATION AWAITS" INTERACTIVE HOVER REVEAL GRID (Exact IDP Style)
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-destination-showcase-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-destination-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.gss-idp-dest-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 290px;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

/* Front View (Photo + Centered Name) */
.gss-idp-dest-front {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gss-idp-dest-front img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gss-idp-dest-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.gss-idp-dest-card-name {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  padding: 0 1rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Back View on Hover (Clean White Card with Blue Border, Title, Desc, Blue Pill Button) */
.gss-idp-dest-back {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid #0071DC;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-md);
  padding: 1.65rem 1.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 113, 220, 0.16);
  transition: opacity 0.28s ease, transform 0.28s ease, visibility 0.28s;
}

.gss-dest-back-title {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0066CC;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.gss-dest-back-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.gss-dest-back-btn {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: #0071DC;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.68rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-pill);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
  display: block;
}

.gss-dest-back-btn:hover {
  background-color: #005bb5;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Hover Triggers */
.gss-idp-dest-card:hover .gss-idp-dest-back,
.gss-idp-dest-card:focus-within .gss-idp-dest-back {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.gss-idp-dest-card:hover .gss-idp-dest-front {
  opacity: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
/* Floating widgets disabled as requested */
.gss-floating-action-bar,
.gss-mobile-bottom-bar,
.gss-floating-whatsapp-btn,
.gss-floating-ai-btn {
  display: none !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-footer {
  background-color: #0F172A;
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.gss-footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.gss-footer-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.gss-footer-links a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.gss-footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gss-footer-legal-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gss-footer-legal-links a {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.gss-footer-legal-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gss-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .gss-mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .gss-hero-slide {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .gss-hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .gss-hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .gss-slider-dots-wrap {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .gss-stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .gss-stat-col:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }

  .gss-help-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

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

  .gss-app-banner-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.75rem;
  }

  .gss-app-banner-desc {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gss-topbar-inner {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .gss-topbar-right {
    display: none;
  }

  .gss-stat-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .gss-stat-col {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .gss-stat-col:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .gss-form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .gss-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .gss-also-know-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .gss-destination-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .gss-footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. NEW SECTIONS (HOW GSS CAN HELP, COMMUNITY, COURSES, FASTLANE, ESSENTIALS)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Popular Courses Grid */
.gss-popular-courses-section {
  padding: 4rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-popular-courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.gss-course-pill-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-sm);
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gss-text-main);
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-course-pill-card:hover {
  border-color: #0071DC;
  color: #0071DC;
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-sm);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.gss-course-pill-card svg {
  color: #94A3B8;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.gss-course-pill-card:hover svg {
  color: #0071DC;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Student Community Hero Banner */
.gss-community-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 0 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-community-hero-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-md);
}

.gss-community-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.gss-community-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  margin-left: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 400px;
  background: #0A1950;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.25);
}

.gss-community-hero-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.gss-community-hero-content p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #E0F2FE;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.gss-btn-community-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  border: 1.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-pill);
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-btn-community-pill:hover {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0A1950 !important;
}

/* Chat to Student Ambassador Strip */
.gss-ambassador-wrap {
  background-color: #FFF9E6;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.gss-ambassador-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-ambassador-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.gss-ambassador-header p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #6B7280;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.gss-ambassador-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) auto;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.gss-ambassador-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-xs);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.gss-ambassador-avatar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.gss-ambassador-name {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.gss-ambassador-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: #EFF6FF;
  color: #1D4ED8;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.gss-ambassador-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0071DC;
}

.gss-ambassador-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* FastLane Mint Banner */
.gss-fastlane-banner-section {
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-fastlane-card {
  background-color: #E6F7F2;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem 3.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gss-fastlane-content h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.gss-fastlane-content p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #374151;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 500px;
}

.gss-btn-fastlane-blue {
  background-color: #0071DC;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.72rem 1.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-pill);
  display: inline-block;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-btn-fastlane-blue:hover {
  background-color: #005bb5;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gss-fastlane-img-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gss-fastlane-photo {
  max-width: 280px;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-lg);
}

/* Student Essentials 5-Card Layout */
.gss-essentials-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-essentials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gss-essentials-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-essentials-card:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Enterprise Deep Dark IDP Footer */
.gss-footer-enterprise {
  background-color: #1E2229;
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.gss-footer-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.gss-footer-office-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: transparent;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-pill);
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-footer-office-btn:hover {
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.gss-footer-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr 1.05fr 1.35fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.gss-footer-nav-col h4 {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.gss-footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.gss-footer-nav-list a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: var(--gss-transition);
}

.gss-footer-nav-list a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.gss-footer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.gss-footer-social-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.gss-footer-social-icon[aria-label="Facebook"]:hover,
.gss-footer-social-icon.is-fb:hover {
  background-color: #1877F2;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.4);
}

.gss-footer-social-icon[aria-label="Instagram"]:hover,
.gss-footer-social-icon.is-ig:hover {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(225, 48, 108, 0.4);
}

.gss-footer-social-icon[aria-label="TikTok"]:hover,
.gss-footer-social-icon.is-tt:hover {
  background-color: #000000;
  color: #25F4EE;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.gss-footer-social-icon[aria-label="WhatsApp"]:hover,
.gss-footer-social-icon.is-wa:hover {
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

/* Contact Page Social & Contact Cards */
.gss-social-channels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .gss-social-channels-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gss-social-channel-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--gss-border);
  border-radius: var(--gss-radius-sm);
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.gss-social-channel-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gss-emerald);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--gss-shadow-card);
  color: var(--gss-emerald);
}

.gss-social-channel-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-social-channel-icon.fb { background-color: #1877F2; }
.gss-social-channel-icon.ig { background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%); }
.gss-social-channel-icon.tt { background-color: #000000; }
.gss-social-channel-icon.wa { background-color: #25D366; }

.gss-footer-legal-bar {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.gss-footer-sub-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-footer-sub-links a {
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.gss-footer-sub-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gss-popular-courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .gss-ambassador-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .gss-fastlane-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .gss-essentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .gss-footer-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gss-popular-courses-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gss-ambassador-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gss-essentials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gss-footer-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gss-community-hero-content {
    margin-left: 1rem;
    margin-right: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDY ABROAD STEPS - 6-STAGE COMPREHENSIVE ARCHITECTURE (IDP-INSPIRED)
   ========================================================================== */

.gss-steps-hero {
  background: #0A1950;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4rem 0 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gss-steps-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gss-steps-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
}

.gss-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-breadcrumb a {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.gss-breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: #FF6B00;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.gss-breadcrumb-separator {
  color: #64748B;
}

.gss-steps-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.4);
  color: #FFB380;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gss-steps-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.gss-steps-hero-title span {
  color: #34D399;
}

.gss-steps-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 780px;
}

.gss-hero-pill-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.gss-hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #F1F5F9;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

/* --- Sticky Stage Sub-Nav --- */
.gss-stage-nav-wrapper {
  position: sticky;
  top: 68px;
  z-index: 85;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.gss-stage-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 0;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.gss-stage-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.gss-stage-nav-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gss-stage-nav-item .gss-nav-num {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.gss-stage-nav-item:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: #0A1950;
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gss-stage-nav-item.active {
  background: #0A1950 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #0A1950 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gss-stage-nav-item.active .gss-nav-num {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --- Roadmap Quick Overview Banner --- */
.gss-roadmap-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.gss-roadmap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.gss-roadmap-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #1E293B;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.gss-roadmap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #0284C7;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.15);
}

.gss-roadmap-card-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
  color: #0284C7;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.gss-roadmap-card:nth-child(2) .gss-roadmap-card-badge { background: rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.1); color: #0A1950; }
.gss-roadmap-card:nth-child(3) .gss-roadmap-card-badge { background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1); color: #0284C7; }
.gss-roadmap-card:nth-child(4) .gss-roadmap-card-badge { background: rgba(3, 105, 161, 0.1); color: #0369A1; }
.gss-roadmap-card:nth-child(5) .gss-roadmap-card-badge { background: rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.1); color: #0A1950; }
.gss-roadmap-card:nth-child(6) .gss-roadmap-card-badge { background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1); color: #0284C7; }

.gss-roadmap-card-title {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  color: #0A1950;
}

.gss-roadmap-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* --- Stage Content Blocks --- */
.gss-stage-block {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 130px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
}

.gss-stage-block:nth-child(even) {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.gss-stage-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.gss-stage-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gss-tag-emerald, .gss-tag-blue { background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1); color: #0284C7; border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3); }
.gss-tag-orange { background: rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.1); color: #FF6B00; border: 1px solid rgba(255, 107, 0, 0.25); }
.gss-tag-purple, .gss-tag-navy { background: rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.1); color: #0A1950; border: 1px solid rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.25); }

.gss-stage-main-title {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0A1950;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.gss-stage-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gss-stage-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.gss-stage-image-card {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-stage-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.gss-stage-image-caption {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.gss-stage-image-caption h4 {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A1950;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.gss-stage-image-caption p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

.gss-feature-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.75rem 0;
}

.gss-feature-item-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}

.gss-stage-block:nth-child(even) .gss-feature-item-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.gss-feature-item-card:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.06);
}

.gss-feature-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  background: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1);
  color: #0284C7;
}

.gss-feature-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.gss-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A1950;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.gss-feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Pro-Tip Box --- */
.gss-protip-box {
  background: #F0F9FF;
  border: 1.5px solid #BAE6FD;
  border-left: 5px solid #0284C7;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.gss-protip-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0284C7;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.gss-protip-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.gss-protip-text h5 {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A1950;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.gss-protip-text p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #0369A1;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Checklist UI --- */
.gss-checklist-box {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.03);
}

.gss-checklist-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A1950;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.gss-checklist-items {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
}

.gss-checklist-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.gss-checklist-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #0284C7;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* --- Timeline Steps inside Stage --- */
.gss-stage-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.gss-timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.gss-timeline-step-num {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #0A1950;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.gss-timeline-step-content h5 {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0A1950;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.gss-timeline-step-content p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --- Comparison Table --- */
.gss-table-responsive {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.03);
}

.gss-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.gss-table th {
  background: #0A1950;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid #07113D;
}

.gss-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.gss-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

/* --- Universal Tab Switcher & Step Reveal Animations --- */
.gss-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}

.gss-tab-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #475569;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.gss-tab-btn:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: #0A1950;
  border-color: #94A3B8;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gss-tab-btn.is-active,
.gss-tab-btn.active {
  background: #0A1950 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #0A1950 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.25);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gss-tab-pane {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gss-tab-pane.is-active,
.gss-tab-pane.active {
  display: block;
  animation: gssTabFadeSlideIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes gssTabFadeSlideIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Smooth active reveal for step and destination sections */
.gss-stage-block,
.gss-dest-country-block {
  scroll-margin-top: 140px;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gss-section-active-reveal {
  animation: gssSectionSmoothPop 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

@keyframes gssSectionSmoothPop {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.7;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* --- Stage Bottom CTA Banner --- */
.gss-steps-bottom-cta {
  background: #0A1950;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gss-steps-bottom-cta h2 {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gss-steps-bottom-cta p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #E0F2FE;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Responsive Adjustments --- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gss-roadmap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .gss-stage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .gss-checklist-items {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gss-steps-hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .gss-roadmap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .gss-feature-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gss-stage-main-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STUDY DESTINATIONS - MASTER HUB & COUNTRY SUB-NAV ARCHITECTURE
   ========================================================================== */

.gss-dest-hero {
  background: #0A1950;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 4.25rem 0 3.5rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gss-dest-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -25%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 550px;
  height: 550px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gss-dest-hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 920px;
}

.gss-dest-meta-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.gss-dest-meta-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.gss-dest-meta-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748B;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.gss-dest-meta-value {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.gss-dest-country-block {
  padding: 4.5rem 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 130px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
}

.gss-dest-country-block:nth-child(even) {
  background: #F8FAFC;
}

.gss-dest-flag-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.gss-dest-stats-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.gss-dest-perks-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.gss-dest-perk-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.gss-dest-perk-item svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #0284C7;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.gss-dest-matrix-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  margin: 2.5rem 0;
}

.gss-dest-matrix-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.gss-dest-matrix-table th {
  background: #0F172A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.gss-dest-matrix-table td {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  color: #334155;
}

.gss-dest-matrix-table tr:hover td {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gss-dest-stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .gss-dest-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gss-dest-meta-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   STUDY GUIDES HUB & HUMAN UI/UX STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-guide-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EFF6FF 50%, #F0FDF4 100%);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gss-guide-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.gss-guide-tab {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.gss-guide-tab:hover, .gss-guide-tab.active {
  background: #008453;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #008453;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.2);
}

.gss-guide-card-featured {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.gss-guide-card-featured:hover {
  border-color: #008453;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.12);
}

.gss-guide-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gss-guide-read-time {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #64748B;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.gss-guide-card-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .gss-guide-card-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gss-counsellor-tip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBEB 0%, #FEF3C7 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid #D97706;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem;
  margin: 1.35rem 0;
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.gss-counsellor-tip-icon {
  background: #D97706;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.gss-dos-donts-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gss-dos-donts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gss-dos-card {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-donts-card {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-guide-accordion-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gss-guide-accordion-item[open] {
  border-color: #008453;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.06);
}

.gss-guide-accordion-summary {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--gss-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Critical Logo & Header Robust Sizing */
.gss-logo-brand, .gss-logo-wrap {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  max-height: 48px !important;
}

.gss-brand-logo-img, .gss-logo-img, .gss-header img, .gss-logo-brand img, .gss-logo-wrap img {
  height: 44px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-width: 220px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADVANCED STUDY GUIDES & STAGE BLOCKS ENHANCED DESIGN SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* Enhanced Hero Section with High-Contrast Color Grading */
.gss-steps-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071324 0%, #0F2D4A 45%, #005A36 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.75rem !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.gss-steps-hero::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gss-steps-hero-inner {
  max-width: 880px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gss-steps-hero-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-size: 2.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.gss-steps-hero-subtitle {
  color: #CBD5E1 !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  line-height: 1.8 !important;
  margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
}

.gss-steps-hero-stats {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
  gap: 1rem !important;
}

.gss-hero-stat-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px) !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
}

.gss-hero-stat-pill strong {
  color: #5EEAD4 !important;
  font-size: 1.05rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.gss-hero-stat-pill span {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
}

/* Sticky Stage Subnav with Smooth Transitions */
.gss-stage-nav-wrapper {
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 68px !important;
  z-index: 95 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s ease !important;
}

.gss-stage-nav {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.6rem !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 0 !important;
  overflow-x: auto !important;
  scroll-behavior: smooth !important;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch !important;
}

.gss-stage-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 4px;
}

.gss-stage-nav::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.gss-stage-nav-item {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.5rem !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem !important;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
}

.gss-stage-nav-item .gss-nav-num {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  width: 22px !important;
  height: 22px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #E2E8F0 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
}

.gss-stage-nav-item:hover {
  background: #F0FDF4 !important;
  color: #008453 !important;
  border-color: #008453 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.15) !important;
}

.gss-stage-nav-item:hover .gss-nav-num {
  background: #008453 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.gss-stage-nav-item.active {
  background: #008453 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-color: #008453 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.35) !important;
}

.gss-stage-nav-item.active .gss-nav-num {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: #008453 !important;
}

/* Stage Blocks and Uniform Container Spacing */
.gss-stage-block {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 !important;
  scroll-margin-top: 140px !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  position: relative !important;
}

.gss-stage-block:nth-child(even) {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
}

.gss-stage-header-meta {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.75rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap !important;
}

.gss-stage-tag {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.45rem !important;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  background: #ECFDF5 !important;
  color: #008453 !important;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0 !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

.gss-stage-tag .gss-tag-num {
  background: #008453 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.45rem !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
}

.gss-stage-read-badge {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.4rem !important;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem !important;
  border-radius: 9999px !important;
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
}

.gss-stage-main-title {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading) !important;
  font-size: 2.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #0B192C !important;
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
}

.gss-stage-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.75 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
}

.gss-stage-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr !important;
  gap: 3rem !important;
  align-items: start !important;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gss-stage-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2rem !important;
  }
}

/* Bullet Points and Structured Checklists */
.gss-checklist-styled {
  list-style: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  gap: 0.85rem !important;
}

.gss-checklist-styled li {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 0.85rem !important;
  font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  line-height: 1.65 !important;
  color: #334155 !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02) !important;
  transition: all 0.22s ease !important;
}

.gss-checklist-styled li:hover {
  border-color: #008453 !important;
  transform: translateX(4px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.08) !important;
}

.gss-check-badge {
  width: 24px !important;
  height: 24px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  background: #ECFDF5 !important;
  color: #008453 !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #008453 !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 1px !important;
}

/* Card Design & Image Elevations */
.gss-stage-image-card {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0 !important;
  border-radius: 18px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08) !important;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
}

.gss-stage-image-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  border-color: #008453 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.12) !important;
}

.gss-stage-image-card img, .gss-stage-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: 260px !important;
  object-fit: cover !important;
  display: block !important;
}

.gss-stage-img-caption {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.4rem !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9 !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
  line-height: 1.6 !important;
}

.gss-stage-img-caption strong {
  color: #0B192C !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
}

/* Counsellor Pro-Tip Card */
.gss-counsellor-tip {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFBEB 0%, #FEF3C7 100%) !important;
  border-left: 4px solid #D97706 !important;
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0 !important;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.35rem !important;
  margin: 1.35rem 0 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 0.85rem !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
}

.gss-counsellor-tip-icon {
  background: #D97706 !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  border-radius: 50% !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.gss-counsellor-tip-icon svg {
  width: 15px !important;
  height: 15px !important;
}

/* Do's and Don'ts Comparison Cards */
.gss-dos-donts-grid {
  display: grid !important;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
  gap: 1.25rem !important;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gss-dos-donts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
}

.gss-dos-card {
  background: #F0FDF4 !important;
  border: 1px solid #BBF7D0 !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 1.25rem !important;
}

.gss-donts-card {
  background: #FEF2F2 !important;
  border: 1px solid #FECACA !important;
  border-radius: 12px !important;
  padding: 1.25rem !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED ABOUT US PAGE STYLING (Bespoke Enterprise UI/UX)
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-about-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071324 0%, #0F2D4A 50%, #005A36 100%) !important;
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.gss-about-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 209, 133, 0.15) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gss-about-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .gss-about-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.gss-about-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gss-about-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }
}

.gss-about-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gss-about-hero-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  color: #0F172A;
  position: relative;
}

.gss-about-hero-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-about-stats-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.gss-about-stat-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #008453;
}

.gss-about-stat-item span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Pillar Foundation Cards */
.gss-about-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gss-about-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .gss-about-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gss-about-pillar-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  height: 100%;
}

.gss-about-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #008453;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.12);
}

.gss-about-pillar-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #008453;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-about-pillar-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: #008453;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.gss-about-pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.gss-about-pillar-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Mission & Values Box */
.gss-about-mission-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A1950 0%, #005A36 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 25, 80, 0.2);
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.gss-about-mission-card::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: 20px;
  font-size: 12rem;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.gss-about-mission-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #E8B923;
  color: #071324;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gss-about-mission-quote {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gss-about-mission-quote {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
}

/* 4-Step Interactive Approach */
.gss-about-approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gss-about-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .gss-about-approach-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gss-about-step-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 4px solid #008453;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.gss-about-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.1);
}

.gss-about-step-num {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.gss-about-step-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.gss-about-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Destination Pill Cards */
.gss-about-dest-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .gss-about-dest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gss-about-dest-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gss-about-dest-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

.gss-about-dest-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #008453;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.12);
}

.gss-about-dest-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 165px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #F1F5F9;
}

.gss-about-dest-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}

.gss-about-dest-card:hover .gss-about-dest-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gss-about-dest-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.gss-about-dest-body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.gss-about-dest-body h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.gss-about-dest-body p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.gss-about-dest-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #008453;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, gap 0.2s ease;
}

.gss-about-dest-link:hover {
  color: #005A36;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

/* Services Bento Grid */
.gss-about-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .gss-about-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .gss-about-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gss-about-service-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.85rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gss-about-service-card:hover {
  border-color: #008453;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.09);
}

.gss-about-service-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #008453;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-about-service-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: #008453;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.gss-about-service-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED SERVICES PAGE STYLING (Fresh Distinct Enterprise Design)
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-services-hero-fresh {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #F1F5F9 50%, #ECFDF5 100%) !important;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  position: relative !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.gss-services-hero-fresh::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.08) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gss-services-hero-fresh-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .gss-services-hero-fresh-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.gss-services-hero-fresh-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  color: #008453;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-services-hero-fresh-title {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B192C;
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.gss-services-hero-fresh-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008453 0%, #005A36 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gss-services-hero-fresh-title {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
  }
}

.gss-services-hero-fresh-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Service Preview Mini-Matrix */
.gss-service-preview-matrix {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gss-service-mini-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.gss-service-mini-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #008453;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.1);
}

.gss-service-mini-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #008453;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

.gss-service-mini-card-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: #008453;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.gss-service-mini-card strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.gss-service-mini-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Filter Bar */
.gss-services-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.gss-service-filter-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  color: #475569;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gss-service-filter-btn:hover,
.gss-service-filter-btn.active {
  background: #008453;
  border-color: #008453;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.2);
}

/* 8 Services Master Grid */
.gss-services-master-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gss-services-master-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gss-service-detail-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.gss-service-detail-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #008453;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.12);
}

.gss-service-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-service-card-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #008453;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid #A7F3D0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-service-card-icon-wrap svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke: #008453;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.gss-service-card-num {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.gss-service-detail-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.gss-service-detail-card p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-service-feature-chips {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.gss-service-feature-chips li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.gss-service-feature-chips li svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: #008453;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-service-action-row {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.gss-service-related-link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #008453;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.gss-service-related-link:hover {
  color: #005A36;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* Service Process Flow */
.gss-service-flow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .gss-service-flow-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .gss-service-flow-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.gss-service-flow-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-top: 4px solid #008453;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  height: 100%;
}

.gss-service-flow-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   DEDICATED CONTACT US PAGE STYLING (Bespoke Enterprise UI/UX)
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-contact-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #F1F5F9 50%, #ECFDF5 100%) !important;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem !important;
  color: #0F172A !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: relative !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

.gss-contact-hero-inner {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.gss-contact-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0B192C;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.gss-contact-hero-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #008453 0%, #005A36 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.gss-contact-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.gss-contact-quick-chips {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #008453;
}

.gss-contact-quick-chips span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.gss-contact-main-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .gss-contact-main-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

.gss-contact-left-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

.gss-contact-cards-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-contact-info-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex: 1;
}

.gss-contact-info-card:hover {
  border-color: #008453;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.08);
}

.gss-contact-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.gss-contact-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #008453;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-contact-card-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: #008453;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.gss-contact-card-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Dedicated Form Container Card */
.gss-counselling-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gss-counselling-form-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

.gss-counselling-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.gss-counselling-form-header h2 {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.gss-counselling-form-header p {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.gss-form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.gss-col-span-2 {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gss-form-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Modern High-End Custom Checkbox */
.gss-checkbox-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.gss-checkbox-card:hover {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  border-color: #86EFAC;
}

.gss-checkbox-card:has(.gss-checkbox-native:checked) {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border-color: #008453;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.08);
}

.gss-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.55;
  user-select: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.gss-checkbox-native {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gss-checkbox-custom {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  min-width: 20px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 1px;
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.gss-checkbox-custom svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  stroke: #FFFFFF;
  stroke-width: 3;
  fill: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.5);
  transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gss-checkbox-native:checked + .gss-checkbox-label .gss-checkbox-custom {
  background: #008453;
  border-color: #008453;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.3);
}

.gss-checkbox-native:checked + .gss-checkbox-label .gss-checkbox-custom svg {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.gss-checkbox-native:focus-visible + .gss-checkbox-label .gss-checkbox-custom {
  outline: 2px solid #008453;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE & GLOBAL FAQ ACCORDION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-faq-home-section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  position: relative;
}

.gss-faq-header-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.gss-faq-header-wrap h2 {
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 2.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.gss-faq-header-wrap p {
  color: #64748B;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.gss-faq-grid-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gss-faq-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gss-faq-card:hover {
  border-color: #A7F3D0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.06);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.gss-faq-card[open] {
  border-color: #008453;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.08);
}

.gss-faq-summary {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.65rem;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.gss-faq-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.gss-faq-card[open] .gss-faq-summary {
  color: #008453;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.gss-faq-icon-toggle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #64748B;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 1rem;
}

.gss-faq-icon-toggle svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.gss-faq-card[open] .gss-faq-icon-toggle {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #008453;
}

.gss-faq-card[open] .gss-faq-icon-toggle svg {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.gss-faq-body {
  padding: 1.35rem 1.65rem;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.7;
  background: #FAFAFA;
}

.gss-faq-body p {
  margin: 0;
}

.gss-faq-bottom-cta {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 2.5rem auto 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px dashed #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Student Review Carousel Widget (Counselling Section) */
.gss-review-carousel-widget {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.gss-review-widget-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.gss-review-rating-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.gss-review-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 2px;
  color: #F59E0B;
}

.gss-review-nav-btns {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.gss-carousel-arrow {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: #475569;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  padding: 0;
}

.gss-carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: #008453;
  border-color: #008453;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.gss-review-slides-wrap {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 125px;
}

.gss-review-slide {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: gssFadeIn 0.35s ease forwards;
}

.gss-review-slide.is-active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

@keyframes gssFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(4px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.gss-review-quote {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.gss-review-quote::before {
  content: '“';
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #008453;
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
  line-height: 0;
}

.gss-review-student-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gss-review-student-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.gss-review-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #008453;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-review-info-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.gss-review-info-dest {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
}

.gss-review-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.25);
  color: #008453;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.gss-carousel-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.gss-carousel-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.gss-carousel-dot.is-active {
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: #008453;
}

.gss-review-trust-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUCCESS STORIES PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.gss-stories-hero {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EFF6FF 50%, #ECFDF5 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gss-stories-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.gss-stories-stat-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gss-stories-stat-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #008453;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-stories-stat-val {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: var(--gss-font-heading);
}

.gss-stories-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Category Filter Tabs Bar */
.gss-stories-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.gss-filter-btn {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  background: transparent;
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.gss-filter-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #0F172A;
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.gss-filter-btn.is-active {
  background: #008453;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #008453;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.25);
}

/* Spotlight Card */
.gss-spotlight-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gss-spotlight-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gss-spotlight-left {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-spotlight-student-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.gss-spotlight-avatar {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #008453;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #34D399;
}

.gss-spotlight-milestones {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
}

.gss-spotlight-milestone-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.gss-stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.gss-story-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03);
}

.gss-story-card:hover {
  border-color: #008453;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.08);
}

.gss-story-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-story-student-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.gss-story-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #008453;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.25);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-story-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  margin: 0 0 0.15rem 0;
}

.gss-story-origin {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
}

.gss-story-dest-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
}

.gss-story-uni-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.gss-story-uni-name {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #008453;
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem 0;
}

.gss-story-course-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.gss-story-checklist {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 1.25rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.gss-story-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.gss-story-checklist svg {
  color: #008453;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.gss-story-quote-box {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-left: 3px solid #008453;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.gss-story-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.gss-story-badge-verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  color: #008453;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  background: #ECFDF5;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 132, 83, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .gss-stories-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .gss-spotlight-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gss-stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .gss-stories-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gss-stories-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}