/* ============================================================
   FAERI College Partnership — Page-Specific Styles
   ============================================================ */

/* ============================================================
   Home Page — Hero Slider
   ============================================================ */

/* -- Slider Container -- */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, #0f2040 0%, #0a0e1a 70%);
}

.hero-slider .starfield {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Per-Slide Background System ── */
.slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.slide-bg-active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* -- Background Gradient Base -- */
.slide-bg-gradient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

/* Slide 1: Deep Space / Aerospace — cool cyan-blue, vast and exploratory */
.slide-bg-cyan {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 30%, #0c1f3d 0%, #0a0e1a 65%);
}

/* Slide 2: Tech Lab / Innovation — warm orange-ember, energetic and dynamic */
.slide-bg-orange {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 40% 35%, #1a1208 0%, #120e08 30%, #0a0e1a 70%);
}

/* Slide 3: Prestige / Achievement — rich gold-amber, premium and distinguished */
.slide-bg-gold {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 55% 40%, #1a1505 0%, #12100a 35%, #0a0e1a 68%);
}

/* Slide 4: Campus / Education — cool violet-indigo, academic and inspiring */
.slide-bg-violet {
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 45% 35%, #150f28 0%, #0e0c1e 32%, #0a0e1a 68%);
}

/* -- Nebula Layers (unique atmosphere per slide) -- */
.slide-bg-nebula {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.slide-bg-nebula::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 160%;
  height: 160%;
  top: -30%;
  left: -30%;
}

/* Slide 1 Nebula: Cyan-blue deep space with subtle purple wisps */
.slide-nebula-cyan::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 50% at 20% 30%, rgba(0,230,118,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 75% 60%, rgba(124,77,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 50% 20%, rgba(0,180,255,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 30% 25% at 85% 75%, rgba(0,230,118,0.04) 0%, transparent 45%);
  animation: nebulaFloat1 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes nebulaFloat1 {
  0%   { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: .7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.06) translate(10px, -6px); opacity: .95; }
}

/* Slide 2 Nebula: Warm orange-amber nebula with fiery accents */
.slide-nebula-orange::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 45% at 25% 35%, rgba(240,147,43,0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 70% 55%, rgba(255,107,53,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 35% at 50% 75%, rgba(255,215,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 30% at 80% 25%, rgba(240,147,43,0.06) 0%, transparent 45%);
  animation: nebulaFloat2 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes nebulaFloat2 {
  0%   { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); opacity: .6; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.08) translate(-8px, 5px) rotate(1deg); opacity: .85; }
}

/* Slide 3 Nebula: Golden glow with warm amber halos — prestigious */
.slide-nebula-gold::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 30% 40%, rgba(255,215,0,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 65% 50%, rgba(240,147,43,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 35% at 50% 25%, rgba(255,171,0,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 80% 70%, rgba(255,215,0,0.05) 0%, transparent 45%);
  animation: nebulaFloat3 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes nebulaFloat3 {
  0%   { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0); opacity: .5; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.05) translate(6px, -8px); opacity: .8; }
}

/* Slide 4 Nebula: Violet-indigo atmosphere with cyan sparks */
.slide-nebula-violet::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 30% 30%, rgba(179,157,255,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 70% 60%, rgba(124,77,255,0.08) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 45% 75%, rgba(0,230,118,0.05) 0%, transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 35% 30% at 85% 20%, rgba(179,157,255,0.06) 0%, transparent 45%);
  animation: nebulaFloat4 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes nebulaFloat4 {
  0%   { transform: scale(1) translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); opacity: .6; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.07) translate(-5px, 7px) rotate(-1deg); opacity: .9; }
}

/* -- Per-Slide Particles -- */
.slide-bg-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}
.slide-bg-particles span {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: slideParticleFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes slideParticleFloat {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
  15%      { opacity: 0.7; }
  50%      { opacity: 0.4; transform: translateY(-30px) scale(0.8); }
  85%      { opacity: 0.15; }
  100%     { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-55px) scale(0.3); }
}

/* -- Per-Slide Grid Overlays -- */
.slide-bg-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  animation: pageHeroGridPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.slide-grid-cyan {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(0,230,118,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,230,118,0.018) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

.slide-grid-orange {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(240,147,43,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(240,147,43,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

.slide-grid-gold {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,215,0,0.012) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,215,0,0.012) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

.slide-grid-violet {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(179,157,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(179,157,255,0.015) 1px, transparent 1px);
}

/* -- Slide Track -- */
.slider-track {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* -- Individual Slides -- */
.slider-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 40px) 24px 80px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: none;
}

.slider-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* -- Slide Content -- */
.slide-content {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 850px;
  width: 100%;
}

/* -- Badge -- */
.slide-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 230, 118,0.25);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--cyan);
}

[data-accent="orange"] .slide-badge {
  background: rgba(240, 147, 43, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(240, 147, 43, 0.30);
  color: var(--orange);
}
[data-accent="gold"] .slide-badge {
  background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25);
  color: var(--gold);
}
[data-accent="violet"] .slide-badge {
  background: rgba(179, 157, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(179, 157, 255, 0.25);
  color: #b39dff;
}

/* -- Title -- */
.slide-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 50px rgba(0,230,118,0.12);
}

.highlight-cyan {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), #7c4dff);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.highlight-orange {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--orange), var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.highlight-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold), var(--orange));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.highlight-violet {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #b39dff, var(--cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* -- Subtitle -- */
.slide-subtitle {
  color: var(--silver);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

/* -- Domain pills in slider -- */
.slide-domains {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.slide-domains .domain-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(240, 147, 43, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(240, 147, 43, 0.20);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.slide-domains .domain-pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(240, 147, 43, 0.5);
  background: rgba(240, 147, 43, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* -- Stats row -- */
.slide-stats {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.slide-stat {
  text-align: center;
}

.slide-stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.25);
}

.slide-stat-label {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* -- CTA buttons -- */
.slide-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── Slide Animation Classes ── */
.slide-entering .slide-badge {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  animation: slideElIn 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.1s forwards;
}
.slide-entering .slide-title {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  animation: slideElIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.2s forwards;
}
.slide-entering .slide-subtitle {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  animation: slideElIn 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.35s forwards;
}
.slide-entering .slide-domains {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: slideElIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.4s forwards;
}
.slide-entering .slide-stats {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
  animation: slideElInScale 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.35s forwards;
}
.slide-entering .slide-cta {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  animation: slideElIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1) 0.5s forwards;
}

@keyframes slideElIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes slideElInScale {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

/* Slide exiting — fade out */
.slide-exiting .slide-badge,
.slide-exiting .slide-title,
.slide-exiting .slide-subtitle,
.slide-exiting .slide-domains,
.slide-exiting .slide-stats,
.slide-exiting .slide-cta {
  animation: slideElOut 0.35s ease forwards;
}
@keyframes slideElOut {
  from { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
  to   { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-20px); }
}

/* ── Slider Controls ── */
.slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
}

.slider-arrow {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 230, 118,0.25);
  color: var(--cyan);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.15);
  border-color: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.5);
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(0, 230, 118,0.2);
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 230, 118,0.35);
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0;
}

.slider-dot::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  width: 36px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 230, 118,0.3);
}

.slider-dot.active::after {
  background: var(--cyan);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

/* -- Progress Bar -- */
.slider-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.08);
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-progress-bar {
  height: 100%;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), #b39dff, var(--gold));
  border-radius: 0 2px 2px 0;
  transition: width 0.1s linear;
}

/* -- Who Can Host Cards -- */
.host-card {
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--cyan-dim);
  border: 1px solid var(--card-border);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px 20px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.host-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 230, 118,0.1);
}

.host-card .host-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}

.host-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.host-card p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   Benefits Page — Visual Showcase Cards
   ============================================================ */
.benefits-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

.bcard {
  background: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 230, 118,0.12);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1),
              border-color 0.3s ease,
              box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.bcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 230, 118,0.1), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.bcard-wide {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

/* -- Visual Header (Image-based) -- */
.bcard-visual {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.bcard-wide .bcard-visual {
  height: 220px;
}

/* Real image */
.bcard-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), filter 0.6s ease;
}

.bcard:hover .bcard-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Themed color overlay on top of image */
.bcard-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

/* Cyan overlay */
.bcard-ov-cyan {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,20,40,0.45) 0%, rgba(0,230,118,0.18) 50%, rgba(10,14,26,0.85) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0,230,118,0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.bcard:hover .bcard-ov-cyan {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Orange overlay */
.bcard-ov-orange {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,18,8,0.45) 0%, rgba(240,147,43,0.15) 50%, rgba(10,14,26,0.85) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(240,147,43,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.bcard:hover .bcard-ov-orange {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Gold overlay */
.bcard-ov-gold {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(26,21,5,0.45) 0%, rgba(255,215,0,0.12) 50%, rgba(10,14,26,0.85) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,215,0,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.bcard:hover .bcard-ov-gold {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Violet overlay */
.bcard-ov-violet {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(19,14,34,0.45) 0%, rgba(179,157,255,0.12) 50%, rgba(10,14,26,0.85) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(179,157,255,0.10) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.bcard:hover .bcard-ov-violet {
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Premium overlay (multi-color) */
.bcard-ov-premium {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(12,24,40,0.40) 0%, rgba(255,215,0,0.08) 30%, rgba(0,230,118,0.06) 60%, rgba(10,14,26,0.88) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,230,118,0.06) 0%, rgba(255,215,0,0.06) 100%);
}
.bcard:hover .bcard-ov-premium {
  opacity: 0.72;
}

/* Label layer (number + icon badge) — on top of overlay */
.bcard-visual-label {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Number badge (top-right) */
.bcard-number {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 16px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* Emoji icon badge (bottom-right, floating) */
.bcard-icon-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 16px;
  font-size: 2rem;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22,1,0.36,1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.bcard:hover .bcard-icon-badge {
  transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}

/* -- Card Body -- */
.bcard-body {
  padding: 22px 24px 24px;
}

.bcard-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.bcard-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--silver);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.bcard-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
}

.bcard-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  background: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 230, 118,0.1);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .benefits-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .bcard-visual {
    height: 180px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .bcard-visual {
    height: 150px;
  }
  .bcard-body {
    padding: 18px 18px 20px;
  }
  .bcard-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .bcard-icon-badge {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   Program Page — Feature Strip
   ============================================================ */
.feature-strip {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.feature-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 230, 118,0.18);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--silver);
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.feature-tag:hover {
  border-color: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.feature-tag-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   Apply Page — Form Container
   ============================================================ */
.apply-form-container {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 230, 118,0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.apply-form-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--gold), var(--orange), var(--cyan));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
}

.form-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cyan);
  margin: 28px 0 16px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 230, 118,0.12);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-section-title:first-of-type {
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* -- Submit Button -- */
.btn-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 40px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), #7c4dff, var(--gold));
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-submit:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(0, 230, 118,0.35), 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.btn-submit:disabled {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn-submit .spinner {
  display: none;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border: 2.5px solid rgba(10, 14, 26, 0.3);
  border-top-color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.6s linear infinite;
}

.btn-submit.loading .spinner {
  display: inline-block;
}

.btn-submit.loading .btn-text {
  display: none;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ============================================================
   Contact — Enquiry Form
   ============================================================ */
.contact-form-container {
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(0, 230, 118,0.03);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 230, 118,0.15);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-form-container::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--gold), var(--orange), var(--cyan));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: gradientShift 4s ease infinite;
}

/* ============================================================
   Responsive Page Overrides
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slider {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .slider-track {
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .slider-slide {
    position: relative;
    padding: calc(var(--nav-height) + 24px) 20px 90px;
  }
  .slider-slide:not(.active) {
    display: none;
  }
  .slide-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.5rem);
  }
  .slide-bg-particles {
    display: none;
  }
  .slide-stats {
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .slide-stat-number {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .slider-controls {
    bottom: 24px;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .slider-arrow {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
  .apply-form-container,
  .contact-form-container {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .slide-domains .domain-pill {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 5px 12px;
  }
  .slide-stats {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .slide-stat-number {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .slider-arrow {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }
  .slider-arrow svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }
  .apply-form-container,
  .contact-form-container {
    padding: 20px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
}