/* ==========================================================================
   A-Plus Model Schools Theme Stylesheet
   Color Palette:
     - Primary Brand: #1E1261 (Deep Royal Navy / Indigo)
     - Primary Dark:  #130A42 (Midnight Navy)
     - Primary Blue:  #008DE4 (Electric / Sky Blue)
     - Gold Accent:   #F5A623 / #E5A823 (Academic Gold)
     - Dark Slate:    #0F172A
     - Background:    #F8FAFC / #FFFFFF
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    --ap-navy: #1E1261;
    --ap-navy-dark: #130A42;
    --ap-blue: #008DE4;
    --ap-blue-dark: #0077C5;
    --ap-blue-light: #E0F2FE;
    --ap-gold: #F5A623;
    --ap-gold-dark: #D48810;
    --ap-gold-light: #FEF3C7;
    --ap-dark: #0F172A;
    --ap-light: #F8FAFC;
    --ap-gray: #64748B;
    --ap-border: #E2E8F0;

    /* Theme backwards-compatibility mappings */
    --vky-primary: #1E1261;
    --vky-primary-dark: #130A42;
    --vky-accent: #008DE4;
    --vky-gold: #F5A623;
    --vky-dark: #0F172A;
    --vky-light: #F8FAFC;
    --vky-gray: #64748B;
    --vky-border: #E2E8F0;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
    color: #333;
    background-color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

.super_container {
    position: relative;
    overflow-x: clip;
    width: 100%;
}

/* ================= HEADER & NAVIGATION ================= */
.header {
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: #ffffff;
    z-index: 9999;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(30, 18, 97, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
    height: 90px;
    transition: height 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.header.is_sticky {
    height: 78px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
}

.header_content {
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0 25px 0 35px;
    background: #ffffff;
    height: 100%;
}

.logo_container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo_container .logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.logo_container img {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: height 0.3s ease;
}

.header.is_sticky .logo_container img {
    height: 54px;
}

.logo_title {
    font-size: 21px;
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin-left: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
}

.logo_title small {
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.main_nav_container {
    margin-left: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.main_nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.main_nav_list {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    gap: 24px;
}

.main_nav_item a {
    color: #1a1a1a;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    padding: 8px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.main_nav_item a:hover,
.main_nav_item.active a {
    color: var(--vky-primary);
}

.main_nav_item.active a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vky-primary);
}

.portal_login_btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-left: 28px;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    background: var(--vky-primary);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(30, 18, 97, 0.2);
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.portal_login_btn:hover {
    background: var(--vky-primary-dark) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(30, 18, 97, 0.35);
}

.portal_login_btn i {
    font-size: 14px;
}

.header_side {
    background: var(--vky-primary);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 35px;
    color: #ffffff;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: padding 0.3s ease;
}

.header_phone_svg {
    margin-right: 9px;
    color: #ffffff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header_phone_link {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.header_phone_link:hover {
    color: #f1f1f1 !important;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.hamburger_container {
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0 24px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    background: #ffffff;
    height: 100%;
}

/* ================= MOBILE MENU ================= */
.mobile_menu {
    display: none;
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 9998;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--vky-primary);
    padding: 20px 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.mobile_menu.active {
    display: block;
}

.mobile_nav_list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.mobile_nav_list li {
    padding: 10px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f1f1;
}

.mobile_nav_list li a {
    color: var(--vky-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 15px;
}

/* ================= HERO SLIDER ================= */
.hero_slider_container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000;
}

.hero_slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

.hero_slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
}

.hero_overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.3) 0%, rgba(20, 10, 5, 0.65) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero_slide_content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
    color: #fff;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: auto;
}

.hero_slide_content h1 {
    font-size: 52px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
}

.hero_slide_content h1 span {
    color: var(--vky-gold);
}

.hero_slide_content p {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    max-width: 680px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
}

.hero_btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero_btn_primary {
    background: var(--vky-primary);
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 14px 34px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.hero_btn_primary:hover {
    background: var(--vky-primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.hero_btn_outline {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: 12px 32px;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    text-decoration: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.hero_btn_outline:hover {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: var(--vky-primary) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Slider Controls */
.hero_slider_nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.hero_slider_nav:hover {
    background: var(--vky-primary);
}

.hero_slider_left {
    left: 30px;
}

.hero_slider_right {
    right: 30px;
}

/* ================= 3 HERO FEATURE BOXES ================= */
.hero_boxes {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: -65px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.hero_box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 30px 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--vky-primary);
    height: 100%;
}

.hero_box:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.hero_box_icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    min-width: 60px;
    background: rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.08);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    font-size: 26px;
}

.hero_box_content h2 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vky-dark);
    margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.hero_box_content .hero_box_link {
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.hero_box_content .hero_box_link:hover {
    color: var(--vky-primary-dark);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ================= SECTION COMMON ================= */
.page_section {
    padding: 85px 0;
}

.section_title h1 {
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vky-dark);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.section_title h1::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 70px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--vky-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ================= ABOUT SECTION ================= */
.about_image_wrapper img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.about_subtitle {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about_heading {
    color: var(--vky-dark);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-size: 32px;
}

.about_text {
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #444;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about_motto_quote {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vky-primary);
    padding-left: 16px;
    margin-top: 25px;
}

/* ================= REGISTER & ADMISSION CALLOUT ================= */
.register {
    background: var(--vky-primary);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 75px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.register_content {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: auto;
}

.register_title {
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #fff;
}

.register_title span {
    color: var(--vky-gold);
}

.register_text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.quick_portal_card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.quick_portal_card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    color: #fff;
}

.quick_portal_card i {
    font-size: 28px;
    color: var(--vky-gold);
}

/* ================= 6 WHY CHOOSE US PILLARS ================= */
.services_row {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.service_card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--vky-border);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 35px 28px;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.service_card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.3);
}

.service_icon {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    font-size: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service_card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--vky-dark);
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.service_card p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ================= TESTIMONIALS ================= */
.testimonials {
    background: #fbf9f6;
    border-top: 1px solid #f0eae1;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f0eae1;
}

.testimonial_card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 38px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--vky-primary);
}

.quote_mark {
    font-size: 42px;
    color: var(--vky-accent);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
}

.testimonial_text {
    font-size: 15px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: #444;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.testimonial_user {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.testimonial_avatar {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--vky-primary);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 18px;
}

.testimonial_name {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--vky-dark);
}

.testimonial_role {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* ================= GALLERY ================= */
.gallery_item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.gallery_item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 240px;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery_item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* ================= FOOTER ================= */
.footer {
    background: #140b04;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    padding: 70px 0 0;
}

.footer_col {
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.footer_logo_title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-left: 10px;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.footer_about_text {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin-top: 18px;
}

.footer_column_title {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer_column_title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 35px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--vky-accent);
}

.footer_links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer_links li {
    margin-bottom: 11px;
}

.footer_links li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}

.footer_links li a:hover {
    color: var(--vky-gold);
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer_contact_item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer_contact_item i {
    color: var(--vky-accent);
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.footer_bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    padding: 24px 0;
    margin-top: 40px;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer_social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer_social li a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer_social li a:hover {
    background: var(--vky-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ================= MODAL STYLES ================= */
.modal-header {
    background: var(--vky-primary);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
    padding: 18px 24px;
}

.modal-header .close {
    color: #fff;
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-size: 26px;
}

.modal-content {
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

/* ================= RESPONSIVE ================= */
@media (max-width: 1250px) {
    .header_content {
        padding: 0 15px 0 20px;
    }
    .main_nav_list {
        gap: 14px;
    }
    .main_nav_item a {
        font-size: 12.5px;
    }
    .portal_login_btn {
        margin-left: 14px;
        padding: 8px 15px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .header_side {
        padding: 0 20px;
    }
    .header_phone_link {
        font-size: 13.5px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .header {
        height: 75px;
    }
    .header.is_sticky {
        height: 70px;
    }
    .main_nav_container, .header_side {
        display: none !important;
    }
    .hamburger_container {
        display: flex !important;
    }
    .mobile_menu {
        top: 75px;
    }
    .hero_slider_container {
        height: 520px;
    }
    .hero_slide_content h1 {
        font-size: 38px;
    }
    .hero_boxes {
        margin-top: 25px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .hero_slider_container {
        height: 460px;
    }
    .hero_slide_content h1 {
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    .hero_slide_content p {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    .hero_slider_nav {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ================= INNER PAGES ENHANCEMENTS ================= */
.inner_page_hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 90px 0 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(90, 45, 0, 0.92), rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.88)), url('../images2/slider/bg1.jpeg') center/cover no-repeat;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: inset 0 -15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.inner_hero_badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(210, 144, 90, 0.25);
    border: 1px solid rgba(210, 144, 90, 0.45);
    color: #fbd38d;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.inner_page_hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 44px;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.inner_page_hero p {
    font-size: 17px;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.inner_breadcrumbs {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.inner_breadcrumbs a {
    color: #fbd38d;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.inner_breadcrumbs a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Modern Card */
.vky_card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.vky_card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.12);
}

.vky_section_heading {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.vky_section_subtitle {
    color: var(--vky-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.vky_section_title {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 34px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.vky_section_title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60px;
    height: 3.5px;
    background: var(--vky-gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Feature/Value Box */
.vky_feature_box {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 28px 24px;
    border: 1px solid #f1f3f5;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vky_feature_box:hover {
    border-color: var(--vky-accent);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.1);
}

.vky_feature_icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.08);
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vky_feature_box:hover .vky_feature_icon {
    background: var(--vky-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Stats Counter */
.vky_stat_item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 25px 15px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}

.vky_stat_number {
    font-family: 'Montserrat', sans-serif;
    font-size: 38px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vky_stat_label {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Form Polish & Controls */
.vky_form_card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.1);
    padding: 35px 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.vky_form_header {
    border-bottom: 2px solid #f1f3f5;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.vky_step_section {
    background: #faf8f6;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--vky-primary);
    padding: 12px 18px;
    margin: 25px 0 18px;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.vky_step_badge {
    background: var(--vky-primary);
    color: #fff;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
}

/* Bulletproof Form Controls */
.form-control.vky_form_control,
.vky_form_control,
.vky_field_wrap .form-control,
.vky_input_group .form-control {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 48px !important;
    padding: 10px 14px !important;
    font-size: 14.5px !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,0.02) !important;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

textarea.form-control.vky_form_control,
textarea.vky_form_control {
    height: auto !important;
    min-height: 120px !important;
    resize: vertical !important;
}

select.form-control.vky_form_control,
select.vky_form_control {
    height: 48px !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
}

.form-control.vky_form_control:focus,
.vky_form_control:focus,
.vky_input_group .form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--vky-primary) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3.5px rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.15) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

.vky_label, label.vky_label {
    display: block !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 13.5px !important;
    color: #334155 !important;
    margin-bottom: 7px !important;
}

/* Icon-Enhanced Input Groups */
.vky_input_group {
    position: relative !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.vky_input_icon_box {
    position: absolute !important;
    left: 14px !important;
    top: 50% !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
    color: #94a3b8 !important;
    font-size: 16px !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    transition: color 0.2s ease !important;
}

.vky_input_group:focus-within .vky_input_icon_box {
    color: var(--vky-primary) !important;
}

.vky_input_group .form-control.has_icon,
.vky_input_group .vky_form_control.has_icon,
.form-control.has_icon,
.vky_form_control.has_icon {
    padding-left: 42px !important;
}

.vky_btn_submit {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vky-primary), var(--vky-primary-dark)) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    padding: 13px 32px !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    border: none !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    font-size: 15px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.3) !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}

.vky_btn_submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.4) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Footer Logo Guard */
.footer_col img,
.footer_logo_container img,
.footer_about img,
.footer img {
    max-height: 52px !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: 180px !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
}

/* Contact Info Box */
.vky_contact_pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.vky_contact_pill:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    border-color: var(--vky-accent);
}

.vky_contact_icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.08);
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Job Vacancy Card */
.vky_job_card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 24px;
    border: 1px solid #edf2f7;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vky_job_card:hover {
    border-color: var(--vky-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.vky_badge_tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-right: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.vky_badge_tag.fulltime {
    background: #ebf8ff;
    color: #2b6cb0;
}

.vky_badge_tag.location {
    background: #f0fff4;
    color: #276749;
}

.vky_badge_tag.urgent {
    background: #fff5f5;
    color: #c53030;
}

/* ================= ADVANCED MULTI-STEP WIZARD UI ================= */
.vky_wizard_progress {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    padding: 0 10px;
}

.vky_wizard_progress::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    height: 4px;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.vky_wizard_bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 40px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--vky-primary), var(--vky-gold));
    z-index: 2;
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    width: 0%;
}

.vky_step_node {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
}

.vky_step_circle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 3px solid #cbd5e1;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.vky_step_node.active .vky_step_circle {
    border-color: var(--vky-primary);
    background: var(--vky-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.15), 0 8px 18px rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.vky_step_node.completed .vky_step_circle {
    border-color: #22c55e;
    background: #22c55e;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.vky_step_title {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748b;
    margin-top: 10px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.vky_step_node.active .vky_step_title {
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Wizard Step Contents */
.vky_wizard_pane {
    display: none;
    animation: vkyFadeSlideUp 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.vky_wizard_pane.active {
    display: block;
}

@keyframes vkyFadeSlideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Polished Input Groups with Icons */
.vky_field_wrap {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.vky_input_icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 39px;
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 16px;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.vky_form_control.has_icon {
    padding-left: 42px;
}

.vky_form_control:focus + .vky_input_icon,
.vky_field_wrap:focus-within .vky_input_icon {
    color: var(--vky-primary);
}

/* Drag & Drop Upload Zone */
.vky_dropzone {
    border: 2px dashed #cbd5e1;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 25px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.vky_dropzone:hover, .vky_dropzone.dragover {
    border-color: var(--vky-primary);
    background: rgba(123, 63, 0, 0.03);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.vky_dropzone input[type="file"] {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.vky_dropzone_icon {
    font-size: 34px;
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

/* Interactive FAQ Accordion */
.vky_faq_card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.vky_faq_card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.vky_faq_header {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    font-size: 15px;
    user-select: none;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.vky_faq_header:hover {
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    background: #faf8f6;
}

.vky_faq_body {
    padding: 0 20px 18px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    display: none;
}

.vky_faq_card.active .vky_faq_body {
    display: block;
}

.vky_faq_card.active .vky_faq_header {
    color: var(--vky-primary);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.vky_faq_icon {
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vky_faq_card.active .vky_faq_icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Summary Review Box */
.vky_review_box {
    background: #faf8f6;
    border: 1px solid #f0e6dd;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.vky_review_item {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.vky_review_item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.vky_review_label {
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.vky_review_val {
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: right;
}

/* Step Wizard Buttons */
.vky_wizard_actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 35px;
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.vky_btn_secondary {
    background: #e2e8f0;
    color: #475569;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.vky_btn_secondary:hover {
    background: #cbd5e1;
    color: #1e293b;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .vky_step_title {
        display: none;
    }
    .vky_wizard_progress::before {
        top: 20px;
    }
    .vky_wizard_bar {
        top: 20px;
    }
    .vky_step_circle {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
}