/* ============================================
   EDUCATION & PRESTIGE COLOR PALETTE
   ============================================ */

:root {
    /* Ana Renkler - Eğitim & Prestij */
    --deep-navy: #0d1b2a;
    --royal-blue: #1b3a5f;
    --classic-gold: #c9a227;
    --warm-gold: #d4af37;
    --burgundy: #722f37;
    --deep-burgundy: #5c1f26;
    --cream: #f5f0e6;
    --ivory: #fffff0;
    
    /* Gradient'ler */
    --prestige-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b2a 0%, #1b3a5f 50%, #0d1b2a 100%);
    --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a227 0%, #d4af37 50%, #c9a227 100%);
    --burgundy-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #722f37 0%, #5c1f26 100%);
}

/* BODY & BACKGROUND */
body {
    background: var(--deep-navy) !important;
}

/* HERO BRAND - PRESTIGE COLORS */
.hero-brand {
    background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #0d1b2a, #1b3a5f, #0d1b2a, #1a2f4a) !important;
    background-size: 400% 400% !important;
    animation: gradientShift 20s ease infinite !important;
}

/* FLOATING PARTICLES - WARMER */
.hero-brand::before {
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 20px 30px, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 40px 70px, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 50px 160px, rgba(255, 255, 240, 0.2), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 90px 40px, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 130px 80px, rgba(255, 255, 240, 0.15), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 160px 120px, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25), transparent),
        radial-gradient(3px 3px at 200px 50px, rgba(255, 255, 240, 0.3), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 250px 90px, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 300px 150px, rgba(255, 255, 240, 0.2), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 350px 60px, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15), transparent) !important;
}

/* GLOWING TEXT - CLASSIC GOLD */
.hero-brand__title h1 {
    text-shadow: 
        0 0 10px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.5),
        0 0 20px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3),
        0 0 40px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2) !important;
}

/* LOGO GLOW - WARMER */
.hero-brand__logo img {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 25px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4)) !important;
}

/* SECTIONS - PRESTIGE BACKGROUNDS */
.section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0d1b2a 0%, #1b3a5f 100%) !important;
}

.section.alt {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1b3a5f 0%, #0d1b2a 100%) !important;
}

.section::before {
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(27, 58, 95, 0.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.08) 0%, transparent 50%) !important;
}

/* GRID LINES - SOFTER */
.section::after {
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.02) 1px, transparent 1px) !important;
}

/* HEADINGS - CLASSIC GOLD */
.section h2 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3) !important;
}

.section h3 {
    color: var(--classic-gold) !important;
}

/* NAVIGATION - PRESTIGE */
.nav {
    background: rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.98) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2) !important;
}

.nav .brand .name {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3) !important;
}

.nav nav a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

.nav nav a:hover {
    color: var(--classic-gold) !important;
}

.nav nav .btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a227 0%, #d4af37 100%) !important;
    color: #0d1b2a !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4) !important;
}

.nav nav .btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #722f37 0%, #5c1f26 100%) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(114, 47, 55, 0.5) !important;
}

.nav .lang:hover {
    color: var(--classic-gold) !important;
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1) !important;
}

/* BUTTONS - BURGUNDY PRIMARY */
.btn.primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #722f37, #8b3a44) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 5px 20px rgba(114, 47, 55, 0.4),
        0 0 30px rgba(114, 47, 55, 0.2) !important;
}

.btn.primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5c1f26, #722f37) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 30px rgba(114, 47, 55, 0.6),
        0 0 50px rgba(114, 47, 55, 0.3) !important;
}

.btn.ghost {
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.5) !important;
    color: var(--cream) !important;
}

.btn.ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2) !important;
    border-color: var(--classic-gold) !important;
}

/* CARDS - PRESTIGE GLASS */
.cards .card,
#schools .cards .card {
    background: rgba(27, 58, 95, 0.6) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15) !important;
}

.cards .card:hover,
#schools .cards .card:hover {
    background: rgba(27, 58, 95, 0.8) !important;
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.5),
        0 0 30px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1) !important;
}

.cards .card a {
    color: var(--classic-gold) !important;
}

.cards .card a:hover {
    color: var(--warm-gold) !important;
}

/* WHY SWITZERLAND */
#why .point {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 58, 95, 0.8) 0%, rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.9) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15) !important;
}

#why .point:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.5),
        0 0 25px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15) !important;
}

#why .point strong {
    color: var(--classic-gold) !important;
}

/* PROCESS STEPS */
.process-step {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 58, 95, 0.9) 0%, rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.95) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2) !important;
}

.process-step:hover {
    border-color: rgba(114, 47, 55, 0.5) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 50px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.6),
        0 0 40px rgba(114, 47, 55, 0.15) !important;
}

.btn-process {
    background: var(--burgundy) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 3px 15px rgba(114, 47, 55, 0.4),
        0 0 20px rgba(114, 47, 55, 0.2) !important;
}

.btn-process:hover {
    background: var(--deep-burgundy) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 5px 25px rgba(114, 47, 55, 0.6),
        0 0 35px rgba(114, 47, 55, 0.3) !important;
}

/* CONTACT CARDS */
.contact-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 58, 95, 0.8) 0%, rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.9) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15) !important;
}

.contact-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4) !important;
}

.contact-card h3 {
    color: var(--classic-gold) !important;
}

.contact-card a:hover {
    color: var(--classic-gold) !important;
}

/* JOIN SECTION */
#join {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1b3a5f 0%, #0d1b2a 50%, #1b3a5f 100%) !important;
}

#join::before {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%) !important;
}

/* COMPARISON TOOL */
.comparison-tool-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 58, 95, 0.9) 0%, rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.95) 100%) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--classic-gold) !important;
}

.comparison-tool-card h3 {
    color: var(--classic-gold) !important;
}

.comparison-badge {
    background: var(--classic-gold) !important;
    color: var(--deep-navy) !important;
}

.comparison-cta .btn.primary {
    background: var(--classic-gold) !important;
    color: var(--deep-navy) !important;
}

.comparison-cta .btn.primary:hover {
    background: var(--warm-gold) !important;
}

/* FOOTER */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1b3a5f 0%, #0d1b2a 100%) !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2) !important;
}

.footer a:hover {
    color: var(--classic-gold) !important;
}

/* SCROLLBAR - PRESTIGE */
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: var(--deep-navy) !important;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1b3a5f, #c9a227) !important;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #c9a227, #722f37) !important;
}

/* SELECTION */
::selection {
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3) !important;
}

/* TIER SHIMMER - SLOWER, CLASSIER */
.tier-box::before {
    animation: shimmer 5s infinite !important;
}

/* NEWS CARD BUTTONS */
#news .card .btn {
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2) !important;
    color: var(--classic-gold) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3) !important;
}

#news .card .btn:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3) !important;
}
/* ============================================
   FUTURISTIC EFFECTS - Swiss Education Circle
   ============================================ */

/* ANIMATED GRADIENT BACKGROUND */
.hero-brand {
    background: linear-gradient(-45deg, #0a0a1a, #1a1a4d, #2d1f5e, #1a3a5c, #0a2a3a);
    background-size: 400% 400%;
    animation: gradientShift 15s ease infinite;
}

@keyframes gradientShift {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

/* FLOATING PARTICLES */
.hero-brand::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: 
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 20px 30px, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 40px 70px, rgba(255,215,0,0.2), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 50px 160px, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 90px 40px, rgba(255,215,0,0.2), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 130px 80px, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 160px 120px, rgba(255,215,0,0.3), transparent),
        radial-gradient(3px 3px at 200px 50px, rgba(255,255,255,0.4), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 250px 90px, rgba(255,215,0,0.2), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 300px 150px, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent),
        radial-gradient(2px 2px at 350px 60px, rgba(255,215,0,0.2), transparent);
    background-size: 400px 200px;
    animation: floatParticles 20s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

@keyframes floatParticles {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-20px) translateX(10px); }
    100% { transform: translateY(0) translateX(0); }
}

.hero-brand > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* GLOWING TEXT */
.hero-brand__title h1 {
    text-shadow: 
        0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5),
        0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 40px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
    animation: textGlow 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes textGlow {
    from {
        text-shadow: 
            0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5),
            0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3),
            0 0 40px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
    }
    to {
        text-shadow: 
            0 0 15px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.7),
            0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5),
            0 0 60px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    }
}

/* LOGO GLOW & FLOAT */
.hero-brand__logo img {
    animation: logoFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3));
}

@keyframes logoFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-15px); }
}

/* GLASSMORPHISM CARDS */
.card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

#schools .cards .card {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.8) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

#schools .cards .card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.4),
        0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
}

/* NEON BUTTONS */
.btn.primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff4444, #ff6b6b);
    box-shadow: 
        0 5px 20px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.4),
        0 0 30px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.2);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn.primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent);
    transition: left 0.5s;
}

.btn.primary:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.btn.primary:hover {
    box-shadow: 
        0 8px 30px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.6),
        0 0 50px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

/* GLOWING NAVIGATION */
.nav {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    box-shadow: 
        0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 0 20px rgba(45, 45, 125, 0.1);
}

.nav nav .btn {
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(45, 45, 125, 0.3);
}

.nav nav .btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 20px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.5),
        0 0 40px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

/* TIER BOXES GLOW */
.tier-box.silver:hover {
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
        0 0 40px rgba(192, 192, 192, 0.3);
}

.tier-box.gold:hover {
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 60px rgba(218, 165, 32, 0.4),
        0 0 50px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.tier-box.platinum:hover {
    box-shadow: 
        0 20px 60px rgba(15, 52, 96, 0.5),
        0 0 50px rgba(229, 229, 229, 0.2);
}

/* SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATIONS */
.section {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(50px);
    animation: revealSection 0.8s ease forwards;
}

@keyframes revealSection {
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* PROCESS STEPS GLOW */
.process-step {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.9), rgba(45, 45, 107, 0.9)) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2) !important;
}

.process-step:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.5) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25),
        0 0 30px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

/* CONTACT CARDS GLOW */
.contact-card {
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
}

.contact-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.4),
        0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
}

/* WHY SWITZERLAND CARDS GLOW */
#why .point {
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

#why .point:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.4),
        0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
}

/* QUOTE ANIMATION */
.hero-brand__quote p {
    animation: fadeInUp 2s ease-out, subtlePulse 4s ease-in-out infinite 2s;
}

@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes subtlePulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.95; }
    50% { opacity: 1; }
}

/* MEMBERSHIP BADGE GLOW */
.comparison-badge {
    animation: badgePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
    0%, 100% { 
        box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
    }
    50% { 
        box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.8), 0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    }
}

/* SMOOTH SCROLLING */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/* CURSOR GLOW EFFECT (optional - for desktop) */
@media (hover: hover) {
    body {
        cursor: default;
    }
    
    a, button, .btn {
        cursor: pointer;
    }
}

/* RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-brand__logo img {
        animation: logoFloat 8s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    
    @keyframes logoFloat {
        0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
        50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
    }
}
/* ============================================
   FULL PAGE FUTURISTIC - PART 2
   ============================================ */

/* DARK THEME FOR ALL SECTIONS */
body {
    background: #0a0a1a;
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* SECTIONS DARK BACKGROUND */
.section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a1a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.section.alt {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #0f0f1f 100%);
}

.section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(45, 45, 125, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.05) 0%, transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.section > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* HEADINGS GLOW */
.section h2 {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.section h3 {
    color: #ffd700;
}

.section h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.section p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.section .small {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* ABOUT SECTION */
.about-photo img {
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
}

.about-text p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* SEC EXPLANATION */
.sec-explanation h3 {
    color: #ffd700;
    text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.sec-explanation p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* HERO SECONDARY - STUDENT IMAGE */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    background-size: cover !important;
    background-position: center !important;
    background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
}

.hero .overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.75) 0%, rgba(27, 58, 95, 0.75) 100%);
}

.hero .content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

/* CARDS - GLASSMORPHISM */
.cards .card {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.6) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cards .card:hover {
    background: rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.8) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.cards .card h4,
.cards .card h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.cards .card a {
    color: #ffd700;
}

.cards .card a:hover {
    color: #ffed4a;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
}

.cards .card .small {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* PROGRAMS SECTION */
#programs .card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.7) 0%, rgba(45, 45, 107, 0.7) 100%) !important;
}

/* HOSPITALITY CARD */
.card.hospitality-universities {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(139, 69, 19, 0.3) 0%, rgba(45, 45, 107, 0.7) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3) !important;
}

/* COMPARISON TOOL CARD */
.comparison-tool-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.8) 0%, rgba(45, 90, 135, 0.8) 100%) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    box-shadow: 
        0 10px 40px rgba(30, 58, 95, 0.5),
        0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
}

/* WHY SWITZERLAND - ENHANCED */
#why {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f0f1f 0%, #1a1a2e 50%, #0f0f1f 100%);
}

#why .point {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.8) 0%, rgba(45, 45, 107, 0.8) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

#why .point:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.95) 0%, rgba(45, 45, 107, 0.95) 100%) !important;
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
}

/* PROCESS STEPS - ENHANCED */
#process {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #0a0a1a 100%);
}

.process-step {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.9) 0%, rgba(45, 45, 107, 0.9) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.process-step:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.5) !important;
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5),
        0 0 40px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.15);
}

.process-step__content h4 {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.btn-process {
    box-shadow: 
        0 3px 15px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.4),
        0 0 20px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.2);
}

.btn-process:hover {
    box-shadow: 
        0 5px 25px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.6),
        0 0 35px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.3);
}

/* NEWS SECTION */
#news {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0f0f1f 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
}

#news .card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.7) 0%, rgba(45, 45, 107, 0.7) 100%) !important;
}

#news .card .btn {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.2);
    color: #ffd700;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

#news .card .btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

/* JOIN SECTION */
#join {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #2d2d6b 50%, #1a1a2e 100%);
    position: relative;
}

#join::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 600px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

#join h2 {
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
}

#join .small {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* CONTACT SECTION */
#contact {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0a0a1a 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
}

.contact-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(26, 26, 77, 0.8) 0%, rgba(45, 45, 107, 0.8) 100%) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.contact-card:hover {
    border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 
        0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 25px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
}

.contact-card h3 {
    color: #ffd700;
}

.contact-card p,
.contact-card a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.contact-card a:hover {
    color: #ffd700;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
}

/* FOOTER */
.footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #0a0a1a 100%);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
}

.footer a:hover {
    color: #ffd700;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
}

/* NAVIGATION - DARK MODE */
.nav {
    background: rgba(10, 10, 26, 0.95) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.nav .brand .name {
    color: #ffffff;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.nav nav a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.nav nav a:hover {
    color: #ffd700;
    text-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.5);
}

.nav nav .btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700 0%, #ffed4a 100%);
    color: #0a0a1a;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
}

.nav nav .btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff4444 0%, #ff6b6b 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(255, 68, 68, 0.5);
}

.nav .lang {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.nav .lang:hover {
    color: #ffd700;
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.1);
}

/* ANIMATED LINES BACKGROUND */
.section::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background-image: 
        linear-gradient(rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

/* LINKS STYLING */
a {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* SCROLLBAR STYLING */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #0a0a1a;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2d2d6b, #ffd700);
    border-radius: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffd700, #ff4444);
}

/* SELECTION COLOR */
::selection {
    background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* TIER BOXES - KEEP ORIGINAL COLORS BUT ADD GLOW */
.tier-box {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.tier-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: linear-gradient(
        45deg,
        transparent,
        transparent 40%,
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 50%,
        transparent 60%,
        transparent
    );
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    animation: shimmer 3s infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { transform: translateX(-100%) rotate(45deg); }
    100% { transform: translateX(100%) rotate(45deg); }
}

/* MOBILE MENU ICON (if needed) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav {
        background: rgba(10, 10, 26, 0.98) !important;
    }
}
/* HERO BRAND - SWISS ALPS BACKGROUND */
.hero-brand {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-brand::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1506905925346-21bda4d32df4?q=80&w=2070') center/cover;
    opacity: 0.15;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
/* ============================================
   PREMIUM EDUCATION ELEMENTS
   ============================================ */


/* ANIMATED TITLE */
.hero-brand__title h1 {
    animation: titleReveal 1.5s ease-out forwards;
}

@keyframes titleReveal {
    0% {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
        letter-spacing: 10px;
    }
    100% {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
        letter-spacing: 1px;
    }
}

/* QUOTE ENHANCED */
.hero-brand__quote p {
    position: relative;
}

.hero-brand__quote p::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    left: -40px;
    top: -20px;
    font-size: 5rem;
    color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
}


/* CTA BUTTONS - PREMIUM FEEL */
.cta-group .btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-group .btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.cta-group .btn:hover::after {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

/* FOOTER - EDUCATION MOTTO */
.footer::before {
    content: '"The best way to predict the future is to create it."';
    display: block;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px;
    font-style: italic;
    color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.6);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE ADJUSTMENTS */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .since-badge {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 6px 18px;
    }
    
    .hero-brand__title::before {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    
    .hero::after {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        bottom: 10px;
        width: 90%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .hero-brand__quote p::before {
        left: -20px;
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
    
    #about::before,
    #why::before,
    #process::before {
        display: none;
    }
}
/* ============================================
   PROCESS STEPS - NEW DESIGN
   ============================================ */

.intro-text {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.process-steps-new {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-step-new {
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), rgba(255,255,255,0.03));
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.process-step-new:hover {
    transform: translateX(10px);
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.step-number {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    min-width: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a227, #a68520);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0d1b2a;
}

.step-content {
    flex: 1;
}

.step-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.step-header h4 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0;
}

.step-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.step-badge.free {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
    color: #fff;
}

.step-badge.paid {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a227, #a68520);
    color: #0d1b2a;
}

.step-badge.gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb);
    color: #fff;
}

.step-content p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.btn-process {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.btn-process:hover {
    background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.process-cta {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 60px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}

.process-cta p {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .process-step-new {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .step-number {
        margin: 0 auto 15px;
    }
    
    .step-header {
        justify-content: center;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .step-header h4 {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}