/* ===== RESET & BASE ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

:root {
  --black: #0a0a0a;
  --red: #DD0000;
  --red-dark: #A50000;
  --gold: #FFCC00;
  --gold-dark: #E6B800;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --off-white: #F8F6F0;
  --gray-100: #F4F4F4;
  --gray-200: #E8E8E8;
  --gray-400: #999;
  --gray-600: #555;
  --gray-800: #222;
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  --radius: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --transition: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4,0,0.2,1);
}

  section{
    scroll-margin-top:90px;
    }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-800);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }

.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-label::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

section { padding: 80px 0; }
section:nth-child(even) { background: var(--off-white); }

/* ===== SCROLL REVEAL ===== */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ===== NAV ===== */
#navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: white;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 68px;
  gap: 16px;
}

.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-logo img{
  height:50px;
  width:auto;
  object-fit:contain;
}
.nav-logo-icon {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--black);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nav-logo-icon::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--black) 33%, var(--red) 33% 66%, var(--gold) 66%);
}

.nav-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.nav-logo-text strong {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.nav-logo-text span {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: black;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); background: rgba(255,204,0,0.08); }

.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold) !important;
  color: var(--black) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  padding: 8px 14px !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-dark) !important; }

.nav-hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
}
.nav-hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* ===== HERO ===== */
#hero {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0a 0%, #1a0a0a 40%, #2a1500 70%, #1a0a0a 100%);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

.hero-bg-stripe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 33.3%, var(--red) 33.3% 66.6%, var(--gold) 66.6%);
}

.hero-grid-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255,204,0,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,204,0,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}

.hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(221,0,0,0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-glow-gold {
  position: absolute;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,204,0,0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  bottom: -50px;
  left: 10%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,204,0,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.3);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 58px);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero-title .accent-red { color: var(--red); }
.hero-title .accent-gold { color: var(--gold); }

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.hero-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.hero-pill {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 13px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 100px;
}
.hero-pill .icon { font-size: 14px; }

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255,204,0,0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(255,204,0,0.45); }

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(221,0,0,0.3);
}
.btn-secondary:hover { background: var(--red-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn-sm {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.btn-dark {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }

/* Hero right visual */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-img-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  position: relative;
}
.hero-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 360px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-flag-strip {
  height: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 33.3%, var(--red) 33.3% 66.6%, var(--gold) 66.6%);
}

.hero-stat-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.hero-stat {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-size: 24px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  display: block;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Floating airplane animation */
@keyframes fly {
  0% { transform: translate(-10px, 10px) rotate(-5deg); }
  50% { transform: translate(10px, -10px) rotate(5deg); }
  100% { transform: translate(-10px, 10px) rotate(-5deg); }
}
.airplane-float {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  font-size: 40px;
  animation: fly 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(255,204,0,0.4));
}

/* ===== STATS BAR ===== */
#stats-bar {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 0;
  border-bottom: 4px solid var(--gold);
}
.stats-strip {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0;
}
.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 140px;
}
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 4px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ===== ROADMAPS ===== */
#roadmaps {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 80px 0;
}
#roadmaps .section-title { color: var(--white); }
#roadmaps .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

.roadmap-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.roadmap-tab {
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.roadmap-tab.active, .roadmap-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(255,204,0,0.1);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.roadmap-panel { display: none; }
.roadmap-panel.active { display: block; }

.roadmap-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.roadmap-steps {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 40px;
}

.roadmap-steps::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), var(--red), var(--gold));
}

.roadmap-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.roadmap-step:hover {
  background: rgba(255,204,0,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(255,204,0,0.2);
}

.roadmap-step-num {
  position: absolute;
  left: -40px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 900;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.roadmap-step-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.roadmap-step-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== INFO CARDS ===== */
.info-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.info-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--gold));
}
.info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.info-card-icon {
  font-size: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.info-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.info-card-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== HIGHLIGHT BOX ===== */
.highlight-box {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  margin: 24px 0;
  border-left: 5px solid;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}
.highlight-box.gold {
  background: rgba(255,204,0,0.08);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.highlight-box.red {
  background: rgba(221,0,0,0.06);
  border-color: var(--red);
}
.highlight-box.black {
  background: rgba(10,10,10,0.04);
  border-color: var(--black);
}
.highlight-box .hb-icon {
  font-size: 28px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.highlight-box .hb-content strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.highlight-box .hb-content p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== NUMBER BADGES ===== */
.num-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.num-badge.gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--black); }
.num-badge.red { background: var(--red); color: var(--white); }
.num-badge.black { background: var(--black); color: var(--white); }

/* ===== TABLES ===== */
.table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin: 24px 0;
}
table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: 14px;
}
thead {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
}
thead th {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
}
thead th:first-child { border-radius: var(--radius) 0 0 0; }
thead th:last-child { border-radius: 0 var(--radius) 0 0; }
tbody tr {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
tbody tr:hover { background: rgba(255,204,0,0.05); }
tbody td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  vertical-align: top;
}
tbody tr:last-child td:first-child { border-radius: 0 0 0 var(--radius); }
tbody tr:last-child td:last-child { border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) 0; }
.td-gold { color: var(--gold-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.td-red { color: var(--red); font-weight: 700; }

/* ===== TWO COLUMN LAYOUT ===== */
.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}
.two-col-lg {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* ===== CHECKLIST ===== */
.checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin: 16px 0;
}
.checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.checklist li::before {
  content: '✓';
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 900;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ===== STEP CARDS ===== */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.step-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.step-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.step-card-num {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 900;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.step-card-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.step-card-text {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ===== GERMAN LEVELS ===== */
.levels-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.level-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.level-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.level-card.a1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e, #16213e); color: var(--white); }
.level-card.a2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a0a0a, #440a0a); color: var(--white); }
.level-card.b1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1500, #332a00); color: var(--white); }
.level-card.b2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0a0a, #1a1a1a); color: var(--white); }
.level-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.level-card.a1 .level-badge { color: #64b5f6; }
.level-card.a2 .level-badge { color: var(--red); }
.level-card.b1 .level-badge { color: var(--gold); }
.level-card.b2 .level-badge { color: #81c784; }

.level-name { font-size: 14px; opacity: 0.7; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.level-fee {
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.level-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  opacity: 0.65;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ===== PRICE CARDS ===== */
.price-card {
  background: var(--black);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.price-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--red));
}
.price-card .price-amt {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 52px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.price-card .price-label {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.price-includes {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
}
.price-includes li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}
.price-includes li .pi-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ===== DOWNLOAD SECTION ===== */
#downloads {
  background: var(--black);
  padding: 80px 0;
}
#downloads .section-title { color: var(--white); }
#downloads .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

.download-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.download-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.download-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,204,0,0.08);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.download-icon { font-size: 40px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.download-name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.download-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-categories {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.faq-cat-btn {
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--gray-600);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-cat-btn.active, .faq-cat-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
}

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

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); }
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--gold); }

.faq-q {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--black);
  gap: 16px;
  user-select: none;
}
.faq-q:hover { background: rgba(255,204,0,0.04); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q { background: rgba(255,204,0,0.06); color: var(--red); }

.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 900;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--gray-600);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-a {
  display: none;
  padding: 0 22px 18px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { display: block; }

.faq-search {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  outline: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faq-search:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
#contact {
  background: var(--black);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 80px 0;
}
#contact .section-title { color: var(--white); }

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

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-info-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,204,0,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.3);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-info-val {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.2);
  height: 300px;
}
.map-wrap iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
  display: block;
}



/* SEARCH */

.faq-search{
width:100%;
max-width:500px;
margin:30px auto;
display:block;
padding:14px 16px;
border-radius:8px;
border:1px solid #ddd;
font-size:14px;
}

/* CATEGORY BUTTONS */

.faq-categories{
display:flex;
flex-wrap:wrap;
gap:10px;
justify-content:center;
margin-top:20px;
}

.faq-cat-btn{
padding:8px 14px;
border-radius:20px;
border:1px solid #ddd;
background:#fff;
cursor:pointer;
font-size:13px;
transition:.25s;
}

.faq-cat-btn:hover{
background:#f4f4f4;
}

.faq-cat-btn.active{
background:var(--gold);
border-color:var(--gold);
color:#000;
font-weight:600;
}

/* =====  ===== */
footer {
  background: #050505;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 60px 0 32px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

.footer-brand strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-flag {
  display: flex;
  height: 8px;
  width: 60px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.footer-flag span { flex: 1; }
.ff-black { background: #000; }
.ff-red { background: var(--red); }
.ff-gold { background: var(--gold); }

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-links a::before { content: '→'; font-size: 11px; color: var(--gold); }

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding-top: 24px;
}
.footer-copy {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
}
.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ===== USEFUL LINKS ===== */

#useful-links{
padding:100px 0;
background:#f7f7f7;
}

.links-grid{
display:grid;
grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(280px,1fr));
gap:28px;
margin-top:50px;
}

.link-card{
background:#ffffff;
padding:26px;
border-radius:14px;
box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
border-left:4px solid var(--gold);
transition:all .3s ease;
}

.link-card:hover{
transform:translateY(-6px);
box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.link-title{
font-size:18px;
font-weight:700;
margin-bottom:12px;
color:#111;
}

.link-steps{
font-size:14px;
line-height:1.6;
color:#555;
margin-bottom:12px;
}

.link-url{
font-size:14px;
color:#1a73e8;
text-decoration:underline;
font-weight:600;
}

.link-url:hover{
color:var(--gold);
}

/* ===== GERMAN GRADE CALCULATOR ===== */

#grade-calculator{
  background:#f7f7f5;   /* matte light color */
  color:#111;
  padding:100px 0;
  }
  
  /* BIG HEADING */
  
  #grade-calculator .section-title{
  font-size:48px;
  font-weight:900;
  color:#111;
  }
  
  /* SUBTITLE */
  
  #grade-calculator .section-subtitle{
  color:#555;
  font-size:17px;
  }
  
  /* CALCULATOR BOX */
  
  .grade-calculator-box{
  max-width:520px;
  margin:60px auto;
  background:#ffffff;
  border:1px solid #e6e6e6;
  border-radius:16px;
  padding:40px;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:20px;
  box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  }
  
  /* INPUT FIELDS */
  
  .grade-field{
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:6px;
  }
  
  .grade-field label{
  font-size:13px;
  color:#555;
  font-weight:700;
  }
  
  .grade-field input{
  padding:14px;
  border-radius:10px;
  border:1px solid #ddd;
  background:#fafafa;
  color:#111;
  font-size:15px;
  }
  
  .grade-field input:focus{
  border-color:#FFCC00;
  background:#fff;
  outline:none;
  }
  
  /* RESULT BOX */
  
  .grade-result-box{
  margin-top:20px;
  text-align:center;
  padding:30px;
  background:#fff8e6;
  border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid #f0d88a;
  }
  
  .grade-number{
  font-size:44px;
  font-weight:900;
  color:#111;
  font-family:'Playfair Display',serif;
  }
  
  .grade-label{
  font-size:16px;
  margin-top:6px;
  color:#444;
  }


  
/* ===== COST TABLE ===== */

/* ===== COST TABLE ===== */
.cost-total-row td {
  background: var(--black) !important;
  color: var(--gold) !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
}

/* ===== VISA STEPS ===== */
.visa-timeline {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0;
  margin: 32px 0;
}
.visa-step {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.visa-step::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 44px;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold), transparent);
}
.visa-step:last-child::before { display: none; }
.visa-step-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--black);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.visa-step-content {}
.visa-step-title {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.visa-step-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== AUSBILDUNG SALARY ===== */
.salary-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.salary-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.salary-card:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.salary-field {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.salary-icon { font-size: 28px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.salary-title { font-weight: 800; font-size: 15px; color: var(--black); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.salary-amt { font-size: 20px; font-weight: 900; color: var(--red); font-family: var(--font-heading); }

/* ===== CONSULTATION ===== */
#consultation {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--black) 0%, #1a0a0a 50%, #0a0a1a 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  color: var(--white);
}
#consultation .section-label { color: var(--gold); }
#consultation .section-title { color: var(--white); }
#consultation .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* ===== STUDENT STEPS CLEAN DESIGN ===== */

.steps-grid{
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(260px,1fr));
  gap:30px;
  margin-top:50px;
  }
  
  .step-card{
  background:#ffffff;
  padding:32px 26px;
  border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transition:all .35s ease;
  text-align:center;
  position:relative;
  }
  
  /* REMOVE YELLOW BAR */
  .step-card::before{
  display:none;
  }
  
  .step-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  }
  
  /* STEP NUMBER BADGE */
  
  .step-title{
  font-size:18px;
  font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  color:#111;
  }
  
  .step-card p{
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.7;
  color:#555;
  }
  
  /* TOP COLOR LINE */
  
  .step-card:nth-child(1){border-top:4px solid #f4b400;}
  .step-card:nth-child(2){border-top:4px solid #4285f4;}
  .step-card:nth-child(3){border-top:4px solid #34a853;}
  .step-card:nth-child(4){border-top:4px solid #ea4335;}
  .step-card:nth-child(5){border-top:4px solid #8e6cef;}
  .step-card:nth-child(6){border-top:4px solid #ff8c42;}
  .step-card:nth-child(7){border-top:4px solid #00bfa5;}
  .step-card:nth-child(8){border-top:4px solid #ff6b6b;}

/* ===== NAV MOBILE ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 68px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(10,10,10,0.98);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 12px 16px 20px;
    gap: 4px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
  }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a { width: 100%; padding: 10px 12px; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-inner, .two-col, .two-col-lg, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  #navbar { position: relative; }
  #hero { padding: 40px 0 60px; min-height: unset; }
  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }
  .btn { justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  section { padding: 56px 0; }
  .stats-strip { flex-direction: column; }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); width: 100%; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .roadmap-tabs { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .hero-stat-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .two-col, .two-col-lg { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ===== MISC UTILITIES ===== */
.mt-8 { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mb-8 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mb-16 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mb-24 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-32 { margin-bottom: 32px; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-white { color: var(--white); }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold-dark); }
.text-red { color: var(--red); }
.fw-bold { font-weight: 700; }
.fw-black { font-weight: 900; }

.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255,204,0,0.15);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,204,0,0.3);
}
.tag-red {
  background: rgba(221,0,0,0.1);
  color: var(--red);
  border-color: rgba(221,0,0,0.25);
}

.divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--gray-200);
  margin: 32px 0;
}

.aps-link {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.aps-link:hover { color: var(--red-dark); }

/* ===== GERMAN FLAG DECORATION ===== */
.flag-bar {
  height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000 33.3%, var(--red) 33.3% 66.6%, var(--gold) 66.6%);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ===== PULSE ANIMATION ===== */
@keyframes pulse-gold {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(255,204,0,0.4); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(255,204,0,0); }
}
.pulse { animation: pulse-gold 2s ease-in-out infinite; }

/* ===== SECTION HEADER CENTERED ===== */
.section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head .section-label { justify-content: center; }
.section-head .section-subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ===== ALERT IMPORTANT ===== */
.alert-important {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(221,0,0,0.08), rgba(255,204,0,0.06));
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}
.alert-important .ai-icon { font-size: 28px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.alert-important p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--gray-800); line-height: 1.6; }
.alert-important strong { color: var(--red); }

/* ===== SCROLL TO TOP ===== */
#scrolltop {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--black);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
#scrolltop:hover { background: var(--gold-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }
#scrolltop.show { display: flex; }

/* Sub-section headings */
.sub-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--black);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  margin-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.sub-heading::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 4px;
  height: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--red), var(--gold));
  border-radius: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

p + p { margin-top: 12px; }

.navbar{
background:#fff;
position:fixed;
top:0;
left:0;
width:100%;
z-index:10000;
border-bottom:2px solid #e0e0e0;
}
.navbar{
box-shadow:0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.nav-container{max-width:1200px;margin:auto;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;padding:10px}
.menu{display:flex;gap:28px;list-style:none;font-weight:600}
.menu li{position:relative}
.menu a{text-decoration:none;color:#000}
.dropdown{
position:relative;
padding-bottom:12px;
}
.dropdown .mega{display:none;position:absolute;top:37px;background:#fff;padding:15px;
box-shadow:0 10px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);min-width:220px}
.dropdown:hover .mega{display:block}
.mega a{display:block;padding:6px 0}

.footer-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;
background:#000;color:#fff;padding:40px 60px;font-size:13px;gap:40px}
.footer-grid a{color:#ddd;text-decoration:none;display:block;margin:5px 0}
.footer-grid a:hover{color:#fff}


.site-footer{
background:#000;
color:#fff;
padding:60px 80px 30px;
font-size:14px;
}

.footer-top{
display:grid;
grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
gap:40px;
margin-bottom:40px;
}

.footer-col h4{
color:#fff;
margin-bottom:14px;
font-size:14px;
letter-spacing:1px;
}

.footer-col a{
display:block;
color:#bbb;
text-decoration:none;
margin:6px 0;
font-size:13px;
}

.footer-col a:hover{color:#fff}

.footer-about h3{
font-size:22px;
margin-bottom:10px;
}

.footer-about p{
color:#aaa;
line-height:1.6;
}

.footer-flag span{
display:inline-block;
width:18px;
height:6px;
margin-right:2px;
}

.flag-black{background:#000}
.flag-red{background:#dd0000}
.flag-gold{background:#ffce00}

.footer-bottom{
border-top:1px solid #222;
padding-top:20px;
display:flex;
justify-content:space-between;
align-items:center;
font-size:12px;
color:#aaa;
}

.footer-links a{
color:#aaa;
margin-left:14px;
text-decoration:none;
}

.footer-links a:hover{color:#fff}

/* Hidden SEO links for Google */
.seo-links{
  position:absolute;
  left:-9999px;
  top:auto;
  width:1px;
  height:1px;
  overflow:hidden;
  }
  /* LOCAL SEO SECTION */

.local-seo{
  background:#0f0f0f;
  padding:70px 0;
  color:#fff;
  }
  
  .local-title{
  text-align:center;
  font-size:28px;
  margin-bottom:40px;
  color:#f1c40f;
  }
  
  .local-list{
  max-width:1100px;
  margin:auto;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  gap:20px;
  }
  
  .local-wide{
  background:#1a1a1a;
  padding:25px 30px;
  border-radius:10px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,215,0,0.2);
  transition:all .3s ease;
  }
  
  .local-wide:hover{
  border-color:#f1c40f;
  }
  
  .local-wide h3{
  color:#f1c40f;
  margin-bottom:10px;
  font-size:18px;
  }
  
  .local-wide p{
  color:#ccc;
  font-size:14px;
  line-height:1.6;
  }