/* 
   SPOXTALE POIE - 'Student Transport Services' Premium Stylesheet
   Design system utilizing CSS custom properties, scrollable tracks, multi-color matrix tables, and custom grid sections.
*/

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

:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --primary-blue: #00a2e8;
    --primary-blue-hover: #008cc9;
    --dark-navy: #151c2d;
    --light-slate: #60687a;
    --border-cyan: #5cd0d3;

    /* Custom brand HSL palettes */
    --color-pink-start: #ec3b83;
    --color-pink-end: #a82062;
    --color-pink-dark-start: #be185d;
    --color-pink-dark-end: #9d174d;
    --color-yellow-start: #ffd700;
    --color-yellow-end: #eeb902;
    --color-teal-start: #1aa495;
    --color-teal-end: #0e7066;

    /* Typography */
    --font-headings: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
}

/* Reset and Base Layout Setup */
.transport-page {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--dark-navy);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 100px;
    /* Offset to clear sticky header */
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.cyan-text {
    color: var(--primary-blue);
}

/* Common Container Width Restriction to 1300px with center-alignment */
.transport-hero-container,
.routes-deck-container,
.perks-container,
.notes-container,
.why-prefer-container,
.contact-strip-container,
.journey-form-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1300px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO HEADER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.transport-hero {
    padding: 30px 0 20px 0;
}

.transport-hero-container .breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--light-slate);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.transport-hero-container .breadcrumb a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--light-slate);
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.transport-hero-container .breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.transport-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: var(--size-h1);
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.transport-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--size-p-large);
    color: var(--light-slate);
    max-width: 800px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #ffffff;
    border: none;
    padding: 16px 36px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 162, 232, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.hero-btn i {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 162, 232, 0.3);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. EMIRATE ROUTES DECK (CAROUSEL)
   ========================================================================== */
.journey-form-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background-color: #f4f6f9;
    position: relative;
}

.routes-deck-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
}

.routes-deck-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    gap: 15px;
}

/* Navigation Arrow Controls */
.deck-arrow {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #eef1f6;
    color: var(--light-slate);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.05);
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.deck-arrow:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 162, 232, 0.25);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.deck-arrow:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

/* Scrollable Horizontal Track */
.deck-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    width: 100%;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 15px 5px;
}

/* Hide default scrollbars */
.deck-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.deck-wrapper {
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    /* IE and Edge */
    scrollbar-width: none;
    /* Firefox */
}

.deck-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

/* Route Card Layout */
.route-card {
    width: 240px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #eef1f6;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.02);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
}

.route-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.08);
}

.route-card-content {
    padding: 28px 20px 24px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.route-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--dark-navy);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.route-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-navy);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.time-metric {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--light-slate);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background-color: #f7f9fc;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid #eef1f6;
}

.price-from {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--light-slate);
    opacity: 0.7;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.price-val {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--dark-navy);
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Card Ribbon Footer */
.route-card-tag {
    font-size: 0.64rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 10px 5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.tag-pink {
    background-color: var(--color-pink-end);
}

.tag-teal {
    background-color: var(--color-teal-end);
}

.tag-yellow {
    background-color: var(--color-yellow-end);
    color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.tag-pink-dark {
    background-color: var(--color-pink-dark-end);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. PERKS & FEATURES STACK
   ========================================================================== */
.transport-perks-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.perks-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--dark-navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-align: left;
}

.perks-section-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--light-slate);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    max-width: 800px;
}

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

/* Left Column: Blueprint vector map frame */
.perks-map-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.map-border-deco {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #eef1f6;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.03);
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
}

.transit-map-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: block;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.05);
}

/* Right Column: Banners */
.perks-banners-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.perk-banner {
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px 40px;
    color: #ffffff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.04);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 110px;
    cursor: default;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.perk-banner:hover {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.banner-circle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    right: -50px;
    top: -50px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.perk-banner.bg-pink {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-pink-start) 0%, var(--color-pink-end) 100%);
}

.perk-banner.bg-yellow {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-yellow-start) 0%, var(--color-yellow-end) 100%);
    color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.perk-banner.bg-teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal-start) 0%, var(--color-teal-end) 100%);
}

/* Custom overlay adjustment for Yellow banner */
.perk-banner.bg-yellow .banner-circle {
    background: rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.03);
}

.perk-banner h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.perk-banner p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 350;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Banner 2 stacked texts details */
.banner-multi-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 450;
}

.banner-multi-text .text-bold {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. IMPORTANT NOTES & FEES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.notes-fees-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.notes-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Left: Matrix table wrapper */
.fees-table-wrapper {
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #eef1f6;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.02);
}

.fees-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.fees-table th {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Multi-color Table Headers matching mockup */
.fees-table th.th-yellow {
    background-color: var(--color-yellow-end);
    color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.fees-table th.th-teal {
    background-color: var(--color-teal-end);
}

.fees-table th.th-pink {
    background-color: var(--color-pink-dark-end);
}

.fees-table td {
    padding: 16px 24px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eef1f6;
    color: var(--light-slate);
    font-weight: 500;
}

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

.fees-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: #fafbfc;
}

.fees-table tbody tr td:first-child {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark-navy);
}

/* Right: notes bullets checklist */
.notes-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--dark-navy);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.notes-list {
    list-style: none;
}

.notes-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: var(--light-slate);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 450;
}

.note-check-icon {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-top: 5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.notes-list li span strong {
    color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.indent-text {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. SPECIALIZED CAREER PATHWAY BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.pathway-banner-section {
    position: relative;
    height: 380px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: url('assets/offers_bg.png') no-repeat center center / cover;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pathway-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.72), rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.82));
    z-index: 1;
}

.pathway-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.pathway-banner-content h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.pathway-banner-content p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    opacity: 0.95;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. WHY STUDENTS PREFER OUR TRANSPORT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.why-prefer-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: #ffffff;
}

.prefer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--dark-navy);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    text-align: center;
}

.prefer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
}

.prefer-card {
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #eef1f6;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.02);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
    height: 100%;
}

.prefer-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.08);
}

/* Top dynamic border trims on cards */
.prefer-card.border-teal {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-teal-end);
}

.prefer-card.border-pink {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-pink-end);
}

.prefer-card.border-yellow {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-yellow-end);
}

.prefer-card.border-pink-dark {
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-pink-dark-end);
}

.prefer-icon-wrapper {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 28px 0 18px 0;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.prefer-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark-navy);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.3;
    padding: 0 10px;
    letter-spacing: -0.1px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    /* push tags to bottom */
}

/* Lower card tags */
.prefer-card-ribbon {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.prefer-card-ribbon.bg-pink {
    background-color: var(--color-pink-end);
}

.prefer-card-ribbon.bg-teal {
    background-color: var(--color-teal-end);
}

.prefer-card-ribbon.bg-yellow {
    background-color: var(--color-yellow-end);
    color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.prefer-card-ribbon.bg-pink-dark {
    background-color: var(--color-pink-dark-end);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. CONTACT ADMISSION DEPARTMENT
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section-btec {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: #f8fafc;
}

.contact-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--dark-navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-align: center;
}

.contact-subheading {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--light-slate);
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.contact-box {
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    min-height: 240px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.03);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: default;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.12);
}

/* Decorative background accents inside contact boxes */
.contact-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: -30px;
    right: -30px;
}

.contact-box.bg-pink {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-pink-start) 0%, var(--color-pink-end) 100%);
}

.contact-box.bg-yellow {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-yellow-start) 0%, var(--color-yellow-end) 100%);
    color: var(--dark-navy);
}

.contact-box.bg-teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-teal-start) 0%, var(--color-teal-end) 100%);
}

/* Contrast modifications for Yellow box */
.contact-box.bg-yellow::before {
    background: rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.04);
}

.contact-box-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.contact-box h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.contact-box p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    opacity: 0.95;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.phone-link {
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.96rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.hours-bold {
    font-family: var(--font-headings);
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   9. RESPONSIVE MEDIA QUERIES
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .transport-hero {
        padding-left: 6%;
        padding-right: 6%;
    }

    .routes-deck-section,
    .transport-perks-section,
    .notes-fees-section,
    .why-prefer-section,
    .contact-section,
    .journey-form-section {
        padding-left: 6%;
        padding-right: 6%;
    }

    .transport-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .prefer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 15px;
    }

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

    .contact-box {
        min-height: 220px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .transport-page {
        margin-top: 80px;
    }

    .perks-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .perks-section-title {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .perks-section-subtitle {
        text-align: center;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }

    .notes-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .notes-heading {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .notes-list li {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .transport-hero-title {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

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

    .pathway-banner-section {
        height: 300px;
    }

    .pathway-banner-content h2 {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .pathway-banner-content p {
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .transport-page {
        margin-top: 70px;
    }

    .transport-hero {
        padding-left: 5%;
        padding-right: 5%;
    }

    .routes-deck-section,
    .transport-perks-section,
    .notes-fees-section,
    .why-prefer-section,
    .contact-section,
    .journey-form-section {
        padding-left: 5%;
        padding-right: 5%;
    }

    .transport-hero-title {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }

    .transport-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .prefer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 15px;
    }

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

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

/* =====================================================
   FULL WIDTH BANNER
===================================================== */

/* =====================================================
   FULL WIDTH BANNER
===================================================== */

.btec-banner {
    margin-top: 35px;
    padding: 90px 8%;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    background:
        linear-gradient(rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.78),
            rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.78)),
        url("assets/offers_bg.png");
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.btec-banner h2 {
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 900;
}



/* =====================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
===================================================== */

.contact-section-btec {
    padding: 40px 8%;
}

/* Grid */
.contact-grid-btec {
    margin-top: 25px;

    display: grid;

    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);

    gap: 18px;
}

/* Contact Card */
.contact-mini-card {
    padding: 35px 25px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 180px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--card-shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.contact-mini-card::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -35px;
    bottom: -35px;
    width: 135px;
    height: 135px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-mini-card::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: 38px;
    bottom: 30px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    z-index: 1;
}

.contact-mini-card .contact-icon-circle,
.contact-mini-card h3,
.contact-mini-card p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.contact-icon-circle {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border: 2px solid currentColor;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-icon-circle i {
    font-size: 22px;
}


/* =====================================================
   COMMON COLORS
 ===================================================== */

.teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f8f83 0%, #054d48 100%);
}

.pink {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0438c 0%, #a82964 100%);
}

.yellow {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd800 0%, #b69600 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
}


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

@media (max-width: 992px) {

    .btec-info-section,
    .btec-yellow-block {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

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

    .btec-course-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    /* Position slider arrows absolutely over the cards to maximize screen real estate */
    .routes-deck-container {
        position: relative;
        gap: 0;
    }

    .deck-wrapper {
        min-width: 0;
        /* allows flex items to shrink properly */
        padding: 15px 0;
    }

    .deck-arrow {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        z-index: 10;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(21, 28, 45, 0.15);
    }

    .deck-arrow.arrow-left {
        left: -10px;
    }

    .deck-arrow.arrow-right {
        right: -10px;
    }

    /* Reset hover transform so it doesn't break absolute vertical centering */
    .deck-arrow:hover {
        transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
    }

    .deck-arrow:active {
        transform: translateY(-50%) scale(0.95);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {

    .btec-hero h1 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }

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

    .btec-num {
        font-size: 65px;
    }
}

/* =====================================================
   SITE FOOTER (PREMIUM DARK AESTHETIC)
===================================================== */
.site-footer {
    background-color: #111318;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-family: var(--font-body), sans-serif;
    padding: 80px 0 0 0;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px 60px 20px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 48px;
}

.footer-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.branding-col .branding-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-item i {
    color: var(--primary-blue, #00a2e8);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.social-link {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.social-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue, #00a2e8);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue, #00a2e8);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-title {
    font-family: var(--font-headings), sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.posts-col .footer-post {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
}

.posts-col .footer-post:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.post-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.post-meta i {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.post-title {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.45;
    display: block;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.post-title:hover {
    color: var(--primary-blue, #00a2e8);
}

.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 24px 20px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    margin: 0;
}

/* Footer Responsive styles */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .footer-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 36px;
        padding-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .footer-title {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
}