:root {
  --font-sans: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, sans-serif;
  
  /* Color Palette - Premium Dark/Light Theme */
  --bg-dark: #0a0a0c;
  --bg-light: #f7f7f9;
  --bg-card-dark: #121216;
  --bg-card-light: #ffffff;
  
  --text-dark-primary: #ffffff;
  --text-dark-secondary: #a0a0ab;
  --text-light-primary: #18181b;
  --text-light-secondary: #52525b;
  
  --accent: #E31937; /* Leader Red */
  --accent-hover: #c21129;
  --line-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  --line-light: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: 0.2s var(--ease);
  --transition-medium: 0.5s var(--ease);
  --transition-slow: 0.8s var(--ease);
  
  --nav-height: 80px;
}

/* Base resets & styles */
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

/* Skip link for accessibility */
.skip {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: top var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.skip:focus {
  top: 20px;
}

/* Navigation Header */
.nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--nav-height);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 4%;
  z-index: 100;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.75);
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav__brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.nav__brand-word {
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.nav__brand-mark {
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  width: 32px;
  margin: 2px 0;
}

.nav__brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  font-weight: 700;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.nav__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav__links a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav__links a:hover {
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

.nav__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* Language Switcher */
.lang {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.lang__btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang__btn.is-active {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: white;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn--ghost {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

.btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--text-dark-primary);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  border-color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

.btn--ghost-light {
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-light-primary);
}

.btn--ghost-light:hover {
  background: var(--text-light-primary);
  color: var(--bg-light);
  border-color: var(--text-light-primary);
}

.btn--solid-light {
  background: var(--text-dark-primary);
  color: var(--bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--text-dark-primary);
}

.btn--solid-light:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

.btn--solid-dark {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--bg-dark);
}

.btn--solid-dark:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--bg-dark);
}

/* Burger menu button for mobile */
.nav__burger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 24px;
  height: 16px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 102;
}

.nav__burger span {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--text-dark-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Drawer Menu (Mobile Navigation) */
.drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 400px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--bg-card-dark);
  z-index: 99;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 40px) 40px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  transition: right var(--transition-medium);
}

.drawer[aria-hidden="false"] {
  right: 0;
}

.drawer__nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.drawer__nav a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer__nav a:hover {
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

.drawer__foot {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.drawer__wa {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: center;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer__wa:hover {
  color: #25d366;
}

/* General Layout Elements */
main {
  width: 100%;
}

.panel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100vh;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 40px) 8% 80px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.panel[data-bg="dark"] {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}

.panel[data-bg="light"] {
  background-color: var(--bg-light);
  color: var(--text-light-primary);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light);
}

.panel__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.panel__content--bottom {
  align-self: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.panel__content--center {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.panel__content--left {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0;
}

.panel__content--split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Hero Section Specifics */
.panel--hero {
  height: 100vh;
  padding-bottom: 100px;
}

.panel__media {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slideshow {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-slide.is-active {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.hero-slide img, .panel__media-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}

.panel__veil {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.panel__veil--bottom {
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg-dark) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0) 100%);
}

.panel__veil--side {
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 50%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--bg-dark) 0%, rgba(10, 10, 12, 0) 100%);
}

.hero-loc-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  right: 8%;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 10;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.eyebrow--light {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.hero-h {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  max-width: 72ch;
}

.lead--light {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

.cta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.panel__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 8%;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  animation: bounce 2s infinite;
  z-index: 10;
}

@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  40% {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
  60% {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

/* Countries Strip Section */
.ctr-grid {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 48px;
}

.ctr-grid li a {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-card-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  border-radius: 4px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ctr-grid li a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.ctr-code {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ctr-grid li strong {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ctr-grid li em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

/* Services section */
.panel__head {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.svc-cats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  width: 100%;
}

.svc-cat {
  padding: 40px;
  background: var(--bg-card-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.svc-cat:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.svc-cat h3 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: 12px;
}

.svc-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.svc-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
  align-items: start;
}

.svc-list li span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.svc-list li strong {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.svc-list li em {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-light-secondary);
  display: block;
}

/* USA Special Section Styling */
.usa-creds {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.usa-creds li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.check {
  color: #25d366;
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* Journey timeline styling */
.journey-line {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 40px 32px;
  width: 100%;
}

.journey-line li {
  position: relative;
  padding: 24px;
  background: var(--bg-card-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.jrn-n {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.journey-line li h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.journey-line li p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-light-secondary);
}

/* Process Section */
.proc-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.proc-list li {
  padding: 32px 24px;
  background: var(--bg-card-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.proc-list__n {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.proc-list li h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.proc-list li p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-light-secondary);
}

/* Form Styling */
.form {
  background: var(--bg-card-light);
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.form__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

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

.form__field label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--text-light-primary);
}

.form__field input,
.form__field select,
.form__field textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: var(--text-light-primary);
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form__field input:focus,
.form__field select:focus,
.form__field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  background: white;
}

.form__consent {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form__consent input {
  cursor: pointer;
  accent-color: var(--accent);
}

.form__status {
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
}

.form__status.success {
  color: #25d366;
}

.form__status.error {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.apply__perks {
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.apply__perks li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Footer Section styling */
.foot {
  padding: 80px 8% 40px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
}

.foot__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.foot__brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.foot__brand-word {
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

.foot__brand-mark {
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent);
  width: 32px;
  margin: 4px 0;
}

.foot__brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.foot__tag {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  max-width: 30ch;
}

.foot h4 {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.foot ul {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.foot ul a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.foot ul a:hover {
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

.foot__bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding-top: 30px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* Floating WhatsApp Button */
.wa {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: #25d366;
  color: white;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
  z-index: 99;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.wa:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
}

.wa svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* Mobile & Tablet Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .panel__content--split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  
  .journey-line {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  
  .proc-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  
  .foot__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav__links {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .nav__burger {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .svc-cats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .usa-creds {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .journey-line {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .proc-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .form__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  
  .foot__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .foot__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADDITIONAL STYLES FOR INTERACTIVE COMPONENTS
   (Quiz, FAQ Accordions, and Fact Modals)
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Toggle Switcher for Form/Quiz */
.toggle-container {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.toggle-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  color: var(--text-light-secondary);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.toggle-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
  border-color: var(--bg-dark);
}

.toggle-btn:hover:not(.is-active) {
  border-color: var(--text-light-primary);
  color: var(--text-light-primary);
}

/* 2. Quiz Steps & Option Grid */
.quiz-step {
  display: none;
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s var(--ease);
}

.quiz-step.is-active {
  display: block;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.quiz-step-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--text-light-primary);
}

.quiz-options {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.quiz-option {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.quiz-option input {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
}

.quiz-option span {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 18px 12px;
  background: var(--bg-card-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-light-primary);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.quiz-option input:checked + span {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: white;
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(227, 25, 55, 0.2);
}

.quiz-option:hover span {
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.quiz-nav-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

/* 3. FAQ Section styling */
.faq-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-light);
  padding-bottom: 16px;
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 12px 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.faq-question span {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question.is-active span {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--transition-medium);
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--text-light-secondary);
}

/* 4. Country Modals */
.modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal[aria-hidden="false"] {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(10, 10, 12, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.modal__container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1010;
  background: var(--bg-card-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 500px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-medium);
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

.modal[aria-hidden="false"] .modal__container {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal__close:hover {
  color: var(--text-dark-primary);
}

.modal__title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  padding-left: 12px;
}

.modal__meta-group {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-dark);
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.modal__meta-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}

.modal__meta-item strong {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.modal__meta-item span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.modal__body-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.modal__body-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.modal__body-text p {
  color: var(--text-dark-secondary);
}

/* ============================================================
   Advanced content pages (countries / visa / programs / usa)
   ============================================================ */
.cp-hero { min-height:56vh; display:flex; align-items:flex-end; position:relative; overflow:hidden; background:#000; }
.cp-hero__bg { position:absolute; inset:0; }
.cp-hero__bg img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; opacity:.5; }
.cp-hero__veil { position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(to top, #000 5%, rgba(0,0,0,.25) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,.55)); }
.cp-hero__inner { position:relative; padding:clamp(80px,12vh,140px) clamp(20px,6vw,80px) clamp(40px,6vh,70px); max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; width:100%; }
.cp-hero__inner h1 { color:#fff; font-size:clamp(2.2rem,6vw,4.4rem); font-weight:900; letter-spacing:-.03em; line-height:1.02; }
.cp-hero__inner p { color:rgba(255,255,255,.85); max-width:62ch; margin-top:18px; font-size:clamp(.95rem,1.6vw,1.15rem); line-height:1.6; }

.cp-wrap { background:#fff; color:#000; padding:clamp(48px,7vw,96px) clamp(20px,6vw,80px); }
.cp-wrap__inner { max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto; }
.cp-section-label { font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.24em; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:10px; }
.cp-section-h { font-size:clamp(1.6rem,3vw,2.4rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; max-width:28ch; margin-bottom:clamp(32px,5vw,56px); }

.cp-grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(320px,1fr)); gap:clamp(20px,2.5vw,32px); }
.cp-card { border:1px solid #e6e6e6; border-radius:8px; overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; transition:box-shadow .25s var(--ease), transform .25s var(--ease); background:#fff; }
.cp-card:hover { box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12); transform:translateY(-4px); }
.cp-card__img { position:relative; aspect-ratio:16/10; overflow:hidden; }
.cp-card__img img { width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
.cp-card:hover .cp-card__img img { transform:scale(1.05); }
.cp-card__flag { position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; font-size:1.6rem; filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.4)); }
.cp-card__name { position:absolute; bottom:12px; left:16px; right:16px; color:#fff; font-size:1.25rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.01em; text-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.6); }
.cp-card__body { padding:22px 22px 24px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:16px; flex:1; }
.cp-card__desc { font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.6; color:#333; }
.cp-card__facts { list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; margin-top:auto; }
.cp-card__facts li { font-size:.82rem; line-height:1.45; display:flex; gap:8px; border-top:1px solid #eee; padding-top:9px; }
.cp-card__facts strong { color:#000; font-weight:700; min-width:84px; display:inline-block; }
.cp-card__facts span { color:#444; }
.cp-card__cta { margin-top:4px; display:inline-block; font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.12em; font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--accent); border-bottom:1px solid var(--accent); padding-bottom:2px; align-self:flex-start; }

.cp-note { margin-top:clamp(36px,5vw,56px); padding:clamp(24px,3vw,36px); background:#0a0a0a; color:#fff; border-radius:8px; }
.cp-note h3 { font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:10px; }
.cp-note p { font-size:.92rem; line-height:1.6; opacity:.85; max-width:70ch; }
.cp-note a.btn { margin-top:18px; }

/* numbered step cards (no image) for process/journey pages */
.cp-card--step .cp-card__body { padding-top:26px; }
.cp-step-n { font-size:2rem; font-weight:900; color:var(--accent); letter-spacing:-.03em; line-height:1; }
.cp-card--step h3 { font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.01em; }