/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN SYSTEM & VARIABLES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    --sk-color-red: #A31D1D;
    --sk-color-red-hover: #801313;
    --sk-color-red-rgb: 163, 29, 29;
    --sk-color-navy: #0F172A;
    --sk-color-navy-light: #1E293B;
    --sk-color-gold: #D4AF37;
    --sk-color-gold-hover: #B59328;
    --sk-bg-light: #F8FAFC;
    --sk-bg-white: #FFFFFF;
    --sk-bg-dark: #0B0F19;
    --sk-text-main: #1E293B;
    --sk-text-muted: #64748B;
    --sk-text-light: #F8FAFC;
    --sk-text-slate-300: #CBD5E1;
    --sk-border-color: #E2E8F0;
    
    --sk-shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --sk-shadow-md: 0 8px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    --sk-shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
    
    --sk-radius-sm: 6px;
    --sk-radius-md: 8px;
    --sk-radius-lg: 24px;
    --sk-radius-round: 50%;
    
    --sk-transition-fast: 0.2s ease;
    --sk-transition-smooth: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    
    --sk-font-heading: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    --sk-font-body: 'Roboto', sans-serif;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
    color: var(--sk-text-main);
    line-height: 1.6;
    /* overflow-x: hidden; removed to fix sticky */
    font-size: 1.1rem; /* Chữ to rõ, dễ nhìn */
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

button, input, select, textarea {
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: inherit;
    outline: none;
    border: none;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY & UTILITIES
   ========================================================================== */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.highlight-text {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.highlight-text::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    z-index: -1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Section Header Styles */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.title-underline {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.title-underline.bg-gold {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-gold);
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    max-width: 750px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--sk-transition-smooth);
    gap: 8px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 8px 18px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 5px 25px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.btn-full {
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red-hover);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.4);
}

.btn-accent {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-gold-hover);
}

.btn-outline {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
}

.btn-bounce:hover {
    animation: bounceMini 0.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes bounceMini {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-4px); }
}

/* Helper spacing */
.text-white { color: var(--sk-text-light) !important; }
.text-slate-300 { color: var(--sk-text-slate-300) !important; }
.text-gold { color: var(--sk-color-gold) !important; }
.text-red { color: var(--sk-color-red) !important; }

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 1: FIXED NAVIGATION BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.navbar-fixed {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.navbar-fixed.scrolled {
    padding: 8px 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 16px 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-title {
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.logo-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* Main Navigation Menu */
.nav-menu ul {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 32px;
}

.nav-menu a {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy-light);
    position: relative;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.nav-menu a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.nav-menu a:hover,
.nav-menu a.active {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.nav-menu a:hover::after,
.nav-menu a.active::after {
    width: 100%;
}

/* Nav CTA elements */
.nav-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.nav-phone {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.nav-phone:hover {
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
}

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 2: HERO SECTION (FULL WIDTH SLIDER)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0; /* Remove padding since the slider handles it */
    margin: 0;
}

.hero-main-slider {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh; /* Full viewport height */
    max-height: 800px;
    min-height: 600px;
}

.hero-slide-item {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.hero-slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6), rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85));
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 900px;
    padding: 0 20px;
    color: #fff;
    margin-top: -60px; /* Offset to allow space for the search filter at the bottom */
}

.hero-slide-content .hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero-slide-content .hero-title {
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: #fff;
}

.hero-slide-content .hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-slide-content .hero-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Custom Navigation for Hero */
.hero-nav-next, .hero-nav-prev {
    color: #fff !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    width: 60px !important;
    height: 60px !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    transition: all 0.3s;
}

.hero-nav-next:hover, .hero-nav-prev:hover {
    background: var(--sk-color-red) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.hero-nav-prev { left: 30px !important; }
.hero-nav-next { right: 30px !important; }

.hero-pagination {
    bottom: 120px !important; /* Above the search filter */
}

.hero-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background-color: #fff !important;
    opacity: 0.4 !important;
    width: 12px !important;
    height: 12px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s !important;
}

.hero-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    width: 30px !important;
    border-radius: 6px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .hero-slide-content .hero-title { font-size: 2.8rem; }
    .hero-nav-next, .hero-nav-prev { display: none !important; }
    .hero-slide-content { margin-top: -120px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-main-slider { height: 100vh; min-height: 500px; }
    .hero-slide-content .hero-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .hero-slide-content .hero-desc { font-size: 1rem; }
    .hero-slide-content .hero-buttons { flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-slide-content .hero-buttons .btn { width: 100%; }
}

.hero-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.8rem;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
}

.hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-slate-300);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 620px;
}

.hero-buttons .btn-outline {
    border-color: var(--sk-text-light);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
}

.hero-buttons .btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--sk-text-light);
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
}

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

/* Hero Image Side Styling */
.hero-image-container {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-image-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 460px;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-lg);
}

.hero-image {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-lg);
}

.hero-image-wrapper::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: -20px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 3px solid var(--sk-color-gold);
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-lg);
    z-index: -1;
}

/* Floating Accent Badges on Hero */
.accent-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    padding: 16px 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    z-index: 10;
}

.accent-badge i {
    font-size: 2rem;
}

.accent-badge h4 {
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.accent-badge p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.badge-top {
    top: 40px;
    left: -50px;
    animation: floatAnim 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.badge-bottom {
    bottom: 40px;
    right: -40px;
    animation: floatAnim 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes floatAnim {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 3: INTEGRATED SEARCH FILTER
   ========================================================================== */
.search-filter-wrapper {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 60px auto 0 auto;
}

.search-filter-card {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    padding: 36px 40px;
    border: 2px solid var(--sk-color-gold);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
}

.search-filter-title {
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.search-filter-title i {
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
}

.search-filter-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) auto;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-end;
}

.filter-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.filter-group label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sk-text-slate-300);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.filter-group label i {
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
}

.filter-group select {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    padding: 0 18px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-sm);
    font-size: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.filter-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.filter-group select option {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
}

.btn-search {
    padding: 0 28px;
    height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 16px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: TRUST STATS
   ========================================================================== */
.trust-stats-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--sk-color-gold);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 24px;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    transition: all var(--sk-transition-smooth);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.stat-icon-box {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.stat-numbers {
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sk-text-slate-300);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 5: DESTINATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.destinations-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
}

/* Continent Tabs Styles */
.tabs-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.tab-btn {
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    color: var(--sk-text-main);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    transition: all var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.tab-btn:hover,
.tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    border-color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

/* Destinations Cards Layout */
.destinations-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); /* 4 columns */
    gap: 16px; /* tighter gap */
}

.destination-card {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-radius: 4px; /* less rounded */
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--sk-transition-fast);
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.destination-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.card-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 160px; /* shorter image */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.dest-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--sk-transition-smooth);
}

.destination-card:hover .dest-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.dest-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.destination-card .card-body {
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.dest-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
}

.dest-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    height: 60px; /* Fixed height for consistency */
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Make buttons inside destination card smaller to fit 4 columns */
.destination-card .btn {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-width: 1px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.dest-meta {
    display: none;
}

.dest-meta span {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.dest-meta i {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: OPEN SCHOLARSHIPS
   ========================================================================== */
.scholarships-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    position: relative;
}

.scholarships-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
}

.scholarship-card {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    border-top: 5px solid var(--sk-color-gold);
    transition: var(--sk-transition-smooth);
}

.scholarship-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.sch-card-header {
    padding: 28px 28px 16px 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.05) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%);
}

.sch-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.sch-badge-blue {
    background-color: #0369A1;
}

.sch-school {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    line-height: 1.35;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
}

.sch-location {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.sch-location i {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.sch-card-body {
    padding: 0 28px 28px 28px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.sch-value-box {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-sm);
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px dashed var(--sk-border-color);
}

.sch-value-box .label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.sch-value-box .value {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.sch-countdown {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.countdown-title {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.countdown-title i {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.countdown-timer {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    justify-content: center;
}

.countdown-timer div {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    padding: 8px;
    min-width: 55px;
    text-align: center;
}

.countdown-timer span {
    display: block;
    font-family: monospace;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
}

.countdown-timer label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    color: var(--sk-text-slate-300);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.sch-requirements {
    margin-top: auto;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.sch-requirements li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--sk-text-main);
}

.sch-requirements li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.sch-card-footer {
    padding: 20px 28px 28px 28px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7: SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS (5-COLUMN STATIC GRID)
   ========================================================================== */
.alumni-grid-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
}

.alumni-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.alumni-grid-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
}

.alumni-grid-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
}

.alumni-grid-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--sk-transition-smooth);
}

.alumni-grid-card:hover .alumni-grid-img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.alumni-grid-info {
    width: 100%;
}

.alumni-grid-text {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .alumni-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .alumni-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .alumni-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 7.5: SUCCESS STORIES (3-COLUMN OVERLAY CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.success-stories-section {
    padding: 50px 0 70px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
}

.section-title-simple {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
}

.section-desc-simple {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 16px;
    max-width: 920px
}

.stories-grid-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 40px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.story-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    overflow: visible;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.story-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
}

.story-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--sk-transition-smooth);
}

.story-card:hover .story-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.story-title-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -24px;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-md);
    z-index: 2;
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    transition: all var(--sk-transition-smooth);
}

.story-card:hover .story-title-overlay {
    border-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-lg);
}

.story-title-overlay h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
}

.story-title-overlay h4 a {
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.story-title-overlay h4 a:hover {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.stories-action {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 64px;
}


@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .stories-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 40px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stories-grid-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 48px;
    }
    .story-title-overlay {
        bottom: -16px;
        left: 16px;
        right: 16px;
        padding: 12px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 8: VIDEO & STORIES
   ========================================================================== */
.video-story-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
}

.video-story-box {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

.badge-accent {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.video-story-box .section-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.video-description {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-slate-300);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.quote-author {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.quote-author strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
}

.quote-author span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-slate-300);
}

.video-player-wrapper {
    position: relative;
}

.video-thumbnail {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-lg);
    border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.video-thumbnail img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--sk-transition-smooth);
}

.video-thumbnail:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.4);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    transition: var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.video-thumbnail:hover .play-overlay {
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
}

.play-btn-circle {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-round);
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    padding-left: 6px; /* center correction */
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.6);
    animation: pulsePlay 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulsePlay {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.7);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 20px rgba(163, 29, 29, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(163, 29, 29, 0);
    }
}

/* Video Modal Styles */
.video-modal {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.video-modal.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(11, 15, 25, 0.9);
}

.modal-content {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 800px;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-dark);
    z-index: 10;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -45px;
    right: 0;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    background: transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.video-ratio-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    padding-top: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
}

.video-ratio-box iframe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 8.5: TESTIMONIALS (KHÁCH HÀNG NÓI GÌ)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    padding: 32px;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all var(--sk-transition-smooth);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.08);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.testimonial-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-content {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--sk-text-main);
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.testimonial-user {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    padding-top: 20px;
}

.testimonial-avatar-wrapper {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-round);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 2px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-meta h4 {
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
}

.testimonial-meta span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 32px 24px 24px 24px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 9: UPCOMING EVENTS
   ========================================================================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 9: UPCOMING EVENTS (BALANCED TWO-COLUMN LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */
.events-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
}

.section-header-left {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    text-align: left;
}

.section-title-simple {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
}

.events-layout-custom {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* Left Featured Card */
.event-featured-side {
    width: 100%;
}

.event-featured-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.event-featured-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 330px; /* Chiều cao cố định tương xứng danh sách phải */
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-sm);
}

.event-featured-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--sk-transition-smooth);
}

.event-featured-card:hover .event-featured-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.event-featured-badge-date {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.3);
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.event-featured-badge-date .event-badge-time {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.event-featured-title {
    margin-top: 20px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
}

.event-featured-title a {
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    transition: color var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.event-featured-title a:hover {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

/* Right Stacked List */
.events-list-side {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
}

.event-item-small {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 16px 0;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    gap: 24px;
}

.event-item-small:first-child {
    padding-top: 0;
}

.event-item-small:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.event-small-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.event-small-title a {
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    transition: color var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.event-small-title a:hover {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.event-small-date-badge {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 105px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.event-small-date-badge .event-date-time {
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .events-layout-custom {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    .event-featured-img-wrapper {
        height: auto;
        aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    }
    .event-item-small:first-child {
        padding-top: 16px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 10: AWARDS & CERTIFICATIONS (4-COLUMN & RAINBOW DECORATIONS)
   ========================================================================== */
.awards-section {
    padding: 50px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
}

.rainbow-underline {
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #4285F4 25%, #EA4335 25%, #EA4335 50%, #FBBC05 50%, #FBBC05 75%, #34A853 75%);
    margin-top: 12px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.awards-new-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.award-new-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.award-new-img-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-sm);
}

.award-new-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform var(--sk-transition-smooth);
}

.award-new-card:hover .award-new-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.award-new-title {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
}

.awards-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 32px;
}

.awards-dots .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--sk-border-color);
    transition: background-color var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.awards-dots .dot.active {
    background-color: var(--sk-text-main);
}

.awards-action {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 24px;
}


/* -- Awards Slider -- */
.awards-slider-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.awards-slider-track-container {
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
}

.awards-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.award-slide-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc(25% - 18px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.awards-slider-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    font-size: 1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--sk-transition-fast);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-sm);
}

.awards-slider-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    border-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(163,29,29,0.25);
}

.awards-slider-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.awards-dots {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 24px;
}

.awards-dots .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--sk-border-color);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--sk-transition-fast);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.awards-dots .dot.active {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .award-slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc(50% - 12px);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .award-slide-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }
    .awards-slider-btn {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 11: PARTNER LOGOS
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.partners-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 12: BOTTOM CALL TO ACTION FORM
   ========================================================================== */
.bottom-cta-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at right top, rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.05) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) 80%), var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
}

.bottom-cta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 54px;
    align-items: center;
}

.cta-info-side .cta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.08);
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cta-info-side h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cta-info-side p {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.cta-benefits-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
}

.benefit-item i {
    color: #16A34A;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

/* Form Container Style */
.form-card {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    padding: 40px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.form-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--sk-color-red);
    padding-left: 14px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.form-group-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group label .required {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-sm);
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--sk-transition-fast);
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
}

/* Validation Errors */
.form-group.invalid input {
    border-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    background-color: rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.02);
}

.error-msg {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: none;
}

.form-group.invalid .error-msg {
    display: block;
}

/* Form Submission Success State */
.form-success-box {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 40px;
    text-align: center;
    z-index: 10;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.form-success-box.active {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.form-success-box i {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    color: #16A34A;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    animation: scaleUp 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

@keyframes scaleUp {
    0% { transform: scale(0.5); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.form-success-box h3 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.form-success-box p {
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 13: FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a 0%, #060b13 100%);
    position: relative;
    color: #f8fafc;
    border-top: 5px solid transparent;
    background-clip: padding-box;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.footer-section::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -5px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #4285f4 0%,
        #ea4335 25%,
        #fbbc05 50%,
        #34a853 75%,
        #4285f4 100%
    );
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer 8s linear infinite;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-top {
    padding: 80px 0 50px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-top::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 30px;
    right: -100px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.12) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-top::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    width: 450px;
    height: 450px;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        rgba(234, 67, 53, 0.1) 0%,
        transparent 70%
    );
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1.1fr 1.1fr 0.9fr;
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.footer-col h3 {
    color: #f8fafc;
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-col h3::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #4285f4 0%,
        #ea4335 33%,
        #fbbc05 66%,
        #34a853 100%
    );
    border-radius: 3px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.4);
}

.footer-col.about-col h3::after {
    width: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        #d4af37 0%,
        #a31d1d 50%,
        #d4af37 100%
    );
    background-size: 200% 100%;
    animation: shimmer 4s linear infinite;
}

.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-company-name {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f8fafc 0%, #d4af37 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.footer-about-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Social links icons */
.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
}

.social-links a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    color: #f8fafc;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.social-links a::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.social-links a:nth-child(1)::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1877f2 0%, #0c5fcc 100%);
}

.social-links a:nth-child(2)::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff0000 0%, #cc0000 100%);
}

.social-links a:nth-child(3)::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000 0%, #2a2a2a 100%);
}

.social-links a:nth-child(4)::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0068ff 0%, #004bb5 100%);
}

.social-links a:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.social-links a i {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.social-links a:hover {
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Contact lists on offices info */
.contact-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.contact-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.contact-list i {
    color: #f8fafc;
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.2) 0%,
        rgba(234, 67, 53, 0.2) 100%
    );
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.contact-list li:nth-child(1) i {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.25) 0%,
        rgba(52, 168, 83, 0.1) 100%
    );
}

.contact-list li:nth-child(2) i {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.25) 0%,
        rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.1) 100%
    );
}

.contact-list li:nth-child(3) i,
.contact-list li:nth-child(4) i {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(234, 67, 53, 0.25) 0%,
        rgba(234, 67, 53, 0.1) 100%
    );
}

.contact-list span {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-list a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-list a:hover {
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
}

/* Links lists */
.links-col ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.links-col li {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.links-col li:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.links-col a {
    color: #cbd5e1;
    font-size: 14px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding-left: 14px;
}

.links-col a::before {
    content: "▸";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #ea4335;
    font-size: 11px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.links-col a:hover::before {
    color: #fbbc05;
    left: 4px;
}

.links-col a:hover {
    color: #f8fafc;
    padding-left: 20px;
}

/* Footer Bottom Styles */
.footer-bottom {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #070a11 0%, #050810 100%);
    padding: 24px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #cbd5e1;
    position: relative;
}

.footer-bottom::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: -1px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 60%;
    max-width: 400px;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(
        90deg,
        transparent 0%,
        #4285f4 25%,
        #ea4335 50%,
        #fbbc05 75%,
        transparent 100%
    );
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom-links .divider {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

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

.fb-page-container {
    background: linear-gradient(
        135deg,
        rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.08) 0%,
        rgba(234, 67, 53, 0.05) 50%,
        rgba(251, 188, 5, 0.05) 100%
    );
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}



/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (MEDIA QUERIES)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    html {
        font-size: 15px;
    }
    
    .hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    
    .hero-content {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .hero-image-container {
        order: -1;
    }
    
    .search-filter-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .btn-search {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }
    
    .destinations-grid,
    .scholarships-grid,
    .alumni-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .video-story-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .bottom-cta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Navbar styles */
    .mobile-toggle {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .nav-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
        border-bottom: 2px solid var(--sk-border-color);
        box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-md);
        display: none;
        padding: 16px 24px;
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        display: block;
    }
    
    .nav-menu ul {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .nav-cta {
        display: none; /* Hide desktop specific call button */
    }
    
    /* Hero typography adjustments */
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    
    .hero-desc {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    
    /* Trust stats adjustments */
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    /* Destinations and grid cards */
    .destinations-grid,
    .scholarships-grid,
    .alumni-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .event-item {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .event-date-box {
        max-width: 140px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    .event-action {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .form-group-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .floating-contact-widgets {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
    }
    
    .float-btn {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    
    .zalo-icon-img {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROMOTIONAL BANNER SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.promo-banner-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
}

.ielts-promo {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
}

.gift-promo {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
    padding: 40px 0;
}

.gift-promo .promo-banner-card {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    border-radius: 4px;
    height: 450px !important;
    border: none;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important;
    gap: 0 !important;
}

.gift-promo .promo-content {
    padding: 32px 40px;
}

.gift-promo .section-title-simple {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
}

.gift-promo .section-desc-simple,
.gift-promo .promo-features li {
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
}

.gift-promo .promo-features {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.gift-promo .promo-features li i {
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
}

.gift-promo .btn-bounce {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.gift-promo .btn-bounce:hover {
    background-color: #fff;
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.promo-banner-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 48px;
    background: var(--sk-bg-white);
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
}

.promo-banner-card.reverse-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 0.8fr 1.2fr;
}

.promo-content {
    padding: 48px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.promo-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.promo-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.promo-content p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-slate-300);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.promo-features {
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.promo-features li {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.promo-features li i {
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.promo-image-side {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.promo-image-side img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Responsive adjustment for promo banner */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .promo-banner-card,
    .promo-banner-card.reverse-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .promo-image-side {
        height: 300px;
        order: -1;
    }
    
    .promo-content {
        padding: 32px 24px;
    }
    
    .promo-content h2 {
        font-size: 1.8rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 10.5: NEWS & BLOG
   ========================================================================== */
.news-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
}

.news-grid-custom {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.news-card-item {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-radius: 4px; /* Less rounded for VN news style */
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    transition: all var(--sk-transition-fast);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
}

.news-card-item:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.news-card-item .news-img-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 180px; /* Uniform medium height */
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-card-item .news-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.news-card-item:hover .news-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.news-card-item .news-card-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 8px;
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
}

.news-card-item .news-card-content {
    padding: 12px 16px; /* Tighter padding */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card-item .news-date {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.news-card-item .news-card-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body); /* Standard sans-serif */
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 2.7em;
}

.news-card-item .news-card-title a {
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    transition: color var(--sk-transition-fast);
}

.news-card-item .news-card-title a:hover {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.news-card-item .news-card-desc {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 60px;
}

/* Hide readmore button for standard Vietnamese news look */
.news-card-item .news-readmore {
    display: none;
}

.news-card-item .news-readmore:hover {
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
}

.news-view-all {
    text-align: center;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .news-grid-custom {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .news-grid-custom {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4.5: STUDY ABROAD ROADMAP
   ========================================================================== */
.roadmap-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
}

.roadmap-box {
    background-color: transparent;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 20px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    border: none;
}

.roadmap-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 800px;
    position: relative;
    top: 0;
}

.roadmap-box-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.roadmap-box-desc {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}


.roadmap-right {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
}

.roadmap-step-item {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--sk-color-red);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.step-item-title {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
    font-weight: 800;
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.step-item-title i {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    background: rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.08);
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.step-item-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.step-item-list li {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    padding-left: 28px;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.step-item-list li:hover {
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
}

.step-item-list li::before {
    content: "✓";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 2px;
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* Responsive roadmap */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .roadmap-box {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
    }
    .roadmap-left {
        position: relative;
        top: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .step-item-list {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

.section-header, .section-header-left {
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}
.divider { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); margin: 0 10px; }



/* RESPONSIVE CSS */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .promo-banner-card { flex-direction: column; }
    .bottom-cta-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .cta-info-side { padding-right: 0; text-align: center; }
    .cta-benefits-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-group-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom-flex { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .cta-form-side { padding: 30px 20px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 11: PARTNER LOGOS
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-section {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
}

.partners-title {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-body);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.partners-marquee-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
}

.marquee-container {
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    user-select: none;
    gap: 20px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15%, black 85%, transparent);
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 100%;
    animation: scrollMarquee 80s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-content.reverse {
    animation-direction: reverse;
}

.marquee-content.offset {
    animation-delay: -40s;
}

@keyframes scrollMarquee {
    0% { transform: translateX(0%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(calc(-100% - 20px)); }
}

.partner-logo {
    width: 200px;
    height: 90px;
    padding: 16px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.partner-logo img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SWIPER CUSTOM NAVIGATION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.swiper-button-next, .swiper-button-prev {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-navy) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    width: 50px !important;
    height: 50px !important;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.swiper-button-next:hover, .swiper-button-prev:hover {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.swiper-button-next::after, .swiper-button-prev::after {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.swiper-button-prev { left: 0; }
.swiper-button-next { right: 0; }
.swiper-button-prev, .swiper-button-next { margin-top: -25px; }

/* Swiper Pagination Customization */
.swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-navy) !important;
    opacity: 0.5 !important;
    width: 10px !important;
    height: 10px !important;
    transition: all 0.3s !important;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    width: 24px !important;
    border-radius: 5px !important;
}

.swiper-pagination { bottom: 0 !important; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .swiper { padding: 0 15px; padding-bottom: 50px; }
    .swiper-button-prev, .swiper-button-next { display: none !important; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WOW.JS ANIMATION TWEAKS
   ========================================================================== */
.wow {
    animation-fill-mode: both;
}

/* Stagger grid items for smooth sequence loading */
.destination-card:nth-child(2),
.scholarship-card:nth-child(2),
.alumni-card:nth-child(2),
.news-card:nth-child(2),
.core-feature-card:nth-child(2),
.step-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.15s; }

.destination-card:nth-child(3),
.scholarship-card:nth-child(3),
.alumni-card:nth-child(3),
.news-card:nth-child(3),
.core-feature-card:nth-child(3),
.step-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }

.destination-card:nth-child(4),
.scholarship-card:nth-child(4),
.news-card:nth-child(4),
.core-feature-card:nth-child(4),
.step-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.45s; }

.core-feature-card:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.core-feature-card:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.75s; }
.wow {
    visibility: hidden;
}
.animate__animated {
    animation-duration: 1.2s !important;
    animation-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOM SMOOTH ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUpSmooth {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(0, 40px, 0);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
}

.animate__fadeInUp {
  animation-name: fadeInUpSmooth !important;
}

@keyframes fadeInLeftSmooth {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(-40px, 0, 0);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
}

.animate__fadeInLeft {
  animation-name: fadeInLeftSmooth !important;
}

@keyframes fadeInRightSmooth {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate3d(40px, 0, 0);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  }
}

.animate__fadeInRight {
  animation-name: fadeInRightSmooth !important;
}

@keyframes zoomInSmooth {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale3d(0.95, 0.95, 0.95);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.animate__zoomIn {
  animation-name: zoomInSmooth !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE (PREMIUM DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Hero Section */
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 200px 0 120px;
    background: url('images/310326-1920x420-khai-truong-vp-HN.jpg') center/cover no-repeat;
    text-align: center;
    color: white;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero-bg {
    display: none;
}
.about-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 800px;
}
.about-hero-tag {
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
}
.about-hero-title {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.about-hero-title span {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}
.about-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-slate-300);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* Timeline Section */
.timeline-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--sk-bg-white);
}
.timeline-container {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 60px auto 0;
}
.timeline-container::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 2px;
    height: 100%;
    background: #e2e8f0;
    z-index: 0;
}
.timeline-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
    flex-direction: row-reverse;
}
.timeline-content {
    width: 45%;
    background: var(--sk-bg-light);
    padding: 35px;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-sm);
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--sk-color-red);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.timeline-content:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-md);
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-content {
    border-bottom-color: var(--sk-color-gold);
}
.timeline-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: white;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--sk-bg-white);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-icon {
    background: var(--sk-color-gold);
}
.timeline-tag {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.timeline-item:nth-child(even) .timeline-tag {
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
}
.timeline-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.timeline-desc {
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STATS SECTION (PREMIUM WHITE OVERLAP DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.stats-section {
    padding: 0 0 100px 0;
    background: var(--sk-bg-white, #ffffff);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}
.stats-wrapper {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-card, 24px);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-soft, 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08));
    padding: 60px 40px;
    margin-top: -80px; /* Throws it up over the previous section */
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color, #e2e8f0);
}
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
}
/* Vertical Dividers */
.stats-grid::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 10%; left: 25%; width: 1px; height: 80%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--sk-border-color, #e2e8f0), transparent);
}
.stats-grid::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 10%; left: 50%; width: 1px; height: 80%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--sk-border-color, #e2e8f0), transparent);
}
.stat-card {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
}
.stat-card:nth-child(3)::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 10%; right: -20px; width: 1px; height: 80%;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--sk-border-color, #e2e8f0), transparent);
}
.stat-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--sk-color-red, #A31D1D);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.stat-num {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-primary, 'Roboto', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy, #0F172A);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    line-height: 1;
}
.stat-num span {
    color: var(--sk-color-red, #A31D1D);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin-left: 5px;
}
.stat-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy, #0F172A);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.stat-desc {
    color: var(--sk-text-muted, #475569);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .stats-wrapper { margin-top: 20px; padding: 40px 20px; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px 20px; }
    .stats-grid::before { left: 50%; }
    .stats-grid::after { display: none; }
    .stat-card:nth-child(3)::before { display: none; }
    .stat-card:nth-child(1)::after, .stat-card:nth-child(2)::after {
        content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -20px; left: 10%; width: 80%; height: 1px;
        background: var(--sk-border-color, #e2e8f0);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .stats-grid::before { display: none; }
    .stat-card::after { display: none !important; }
    .stat-card:not(:last-child)::after {
        content: '' !important; display: block !important; position: absolute; bottom: -20px; left: 10%; width: 80%; height: 1px;
        background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, var(--sk-border-color, #e2e8f0), transparent);
    }
}
/* Team Section */
.team-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--sk-bg-light);
}
.team-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}
.team-card {
    background: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-sm);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-lg);
}
.team-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 420px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.team-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}
.team-card:hover .team-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}
.team-location-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.team-info {
    padding: 35px 30px;
}
.team-name {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.team-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.team-quote {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .timeline-container::before {
        left: 25px;
    }
    .timeline-item, .timeline-item:nth-child(even) {
        flex-direction: row;
        justify-content: flex-start;
    }
    .timeline-icon {
        margin-right: 30px;
    }
    .timeline-content {
        width: calc(100% - 80px);
    }
    .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 50px 30px;
    }
    .team-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .stats-grid, .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION (ABOUT PAGE)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: #ffffff;
}
.faq-container {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 40px auto 0;
}
.faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.02);
}
.faq-item summary {
    padding: 20px 25px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-primary, 'Roboto', sans-serif);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy, #0f172a);
    cursor: pointer;
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker {
    display: none;
}
.faq-item summary:after {
    content: '\f078';
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #A31D1D;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.faq-item[open] summary {
    color: #A31D1D;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    background-color: rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.02);
}
.faq-item[open] summary:after {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}
.faq-content {
    padding: 20px 25px;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}





/* ==========================================================================
   CORE VALUES (ELEGANT SPLIT LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */
.cv-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--sk-bg-light, #F8FAFC);
}
.cv-split-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}
.cv-image-col {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
}
.cv-image-col img {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-card, 8px);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-soft, 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.08));
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 700px;
}
.cv-list-col {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
}
.cv-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 20px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    background: transparent;
}
.cv-item:hover {
    background: var(--sk-bg-white, #ffffff);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
    transform: translateX(10px);
}
.cv-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.1);
    color: var(--sk-color-red, #A31D1D);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cv-item:hover .cv-icon {
    background: var(--sk-color-red, #A31D1D);
    color: #ffffff;
}
.cv-text h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy, #0f172a);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}
.cv-text p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--sk-text-muted, #475569);
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .cv-split-wrapper { flex-direction: column; }
    .cv-image-col img { height: 400px; }
    .cv-item:hover { transform: none; }
}

/* WYSIWYG General & Paragraph Styling */
.article-content {
    color: #333333 !important;
}

.article-content p {
    color: #333333 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem !important;
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
}

.article-content p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* WYSIWYG Headings Styling */
.article-content h2 {
    font-size: 20px !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-top: 40px !important;
    margin-bottom: 24px !important;
    border-left: 4px solid #a31d1d !important;
    padding-left: 16px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.article-content h3 {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-top: 32px !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px !important;
    border-left: 3px solid #475569 !important;
    padding-left: 12px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

.article-content h4,
.article-content h5,
.article-content h6 {
    font-size: 16px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
}

/* WYSIWYG Link and Button Styling */
.article-content a:not(.btn-brand):not(.btn) {
    color: #a31d1d;
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.article-content a:not(.btn-brand):not(.btn):hover {
    color: #0f172a;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.article-content a.btn-brand,
.article-content a.btn {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #a31d1d, #be123c);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 12px 32px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    margin: 16px 0;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 1;
}

.article-content a.btn-brand::before,
.article-content a.btn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: #0f172a;
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.article-content a.btn-brand:hover::before,
.article-content a.btn:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.article-content a.btn-brand:hover,
.article-content a.btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Default WYSIWYG List Styling */
.article-content ul {
    list-style-type: disc !important;
    padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
}

.article-content ol {
    list-style-type: decimal !important;
    padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
}

.article-content ul li,
.article-content ol li {
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.article-content ul li:last-child,
.article-content ol li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.article-content table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 15px;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.article-content table th,
.article-content table:not(:has(thead)) tr:first-child td {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    color: var(--sk-bg-white) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: left;
    padding: 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-color-navy);
}

.article-content table td {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    color: var(--sk-text-main);
    vertical-align: top;
}

.article-content table tr:nth-child(even) td {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
}

.article-content table tr:hover td {
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
}

.article-content figure.wp-block-table {
    overflow-x: auto;
    margin: 32px 0;
}

/* WordPress Image and Caption Styling */
.article-content .wp-caption,
.article-content figure {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    margin: 24px auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.article-content .wp-caption img,
.article-content figure img {
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 4px;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.article-content .wp-caption-text,
.article-content figcaption {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #475569;
    margin-top: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
    display: block;
}

/* WordPress Blockquote / Citation Styling */
.article-content blockquote,
.article-content .wp-block-quote {
    position: relative;
    background-color: rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.03);
    border-left: 4px solid #a31d1d;
    padding: 24px 24px 24px 52px;
    border-top-right-radius: 12px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 12px;
    margin: 28px 0;
    font-style: italic;
}

.article-content blockquote::before,
.article-content .wp-block-quote::before {
    content: "\f10d";
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 16px;
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    z-index: 0;
}

.article-content blockquote p,
.article-content .wp-block-quote p {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #334155;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
}

.article-content blockquote p:last-child,
.article-content .wp-block-quote p:last-of-type {
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.article-content blockquote cite,
.article-content blockquote footer,
.article-content .wp-block-quote cite,
.article-content .wp-block-quote footer {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    display: block;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #a31d1d;
    font-style: normal;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Missing Gioi Thieu Styles */
.about-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 0%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 55%,
      rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.about-hero-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
      circle at 85% 25%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%,
      transparent 45%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 15% 90%,
      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%,
      transparent 45%
    );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cv-image-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 14px;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.cv-image-badge-num {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a31d1d 0%, #d4af37 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.cv-image-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0f172a;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .cv-image-badge {
    bottom: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
  }
  .cv-image-badge-num {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
  .cv-image-badge-text {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
  }
}



/* News Page Specific Utilities */
.news-page-hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-page-hero img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 40%;
}
.line-clamp-3 {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.line-clamp-2 {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* RESTORED GIOI THIEU STYLES */

      /* ===== ABOUT HERO BANNER ===== */
      .about-hero {
        position: relative;
        width: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 1920 / 420;
        max-height: 420px;
        overflow: hidden;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        margin-top: 0;
      }
      .about-hero-bg {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        z-index: 0;
      }
      .about-hero-bg img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center 30%;
        transform: scale(1.05);
        animation: aboutHeroZoom 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
      }
      @keyframes aboutHeroZoom {
        from {
          transform: scale(1.05);
        }
        to {
          transform: scale(1.12);
        }
      }
      /* Dark overlay: đen thuần, gradient trái→phải */
      .about-hero-overlay {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(
            90deg,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55) 0%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 55%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%
          ),
          linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
      }
      /* Soft glow accents - tone trung tính */
      .about-hero-glow {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: radial-gradient(
            circle at 85% 25%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%,
            transparent 45%
          ),
          radial-gradient(
            circle at 15% 90%,
            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%,
            transparent 45%
          );
        pointer-events: none;
      }

      /* Responsive */
      @media (max-width: 1024px) {
        .about-hero {
          max-height: 360px;
        }
      }
      @media (max-width: 640px) {
        .about-hero {
          max-height: 240px;
        }
      }

      /* ===== CORE VALUES SECTION (ELEGANT SPLIT - SYNC WITH INDEX) ===== */
      .cv-section {
        position: relative;
        padding: 100px 0;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fafc 100%);
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .cv-section::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        top: 20%;
        left: -120px;
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        background: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.06) 0%,
          transparent 70%
        );
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
      }
      .cv-section::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 20%;
        right: -120px;
        width: 400px;
        height: 400px;
        background: radial-gradient(
          circle,
          rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.06) 0%,
          transparent 70%
        );
        border-radius: 50%;
        pointer-events: none;
      }

      .cv-split-wrapper {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1fr;
        gap: 60px;
        align-items: stretch;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 2;
      }

      /* Image column */
      .cv-image-col {
        position: relative;
        border-radius: 8px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
        min-height: 540px;
      }
      .cv-image-col img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        display: block;
        transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
      }
      .cv-image-col:hover img {
        transform: scale(1.05);
      }
      .cv-image-col::after {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        background: linear-gradient(
          180deg,
          transparent 50%,
          rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7) 100%
        );
        pointer-events: none;
      }

      .cv-image-badge {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 24px;
        left: 24px;
        right: 24px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 14px;
        padding: 16px 20px;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
        backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
        border-radius: 14px;
        z-index: 2;
        border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
      }
      .cv-image-badge-num {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
        font-weight: 900;
        line-height: 1;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #a31d1d 0%, #d4af37 100%);
        -webkit-background-clip: text;
        background-clip: text;
        -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      }
      .cv-image-badge-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #0f172a;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        line-height: 1.3;
      }

      /* List column */
      .cv-list-col {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0px;
        justify-content: center;
      }

      .cv-item {
        display: flex;
        gap: 20px;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 18px 22px;
        background: #ffffff;
        border-radius: 8px;
        transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
      }
      .cv-item::before {
        content: "";
        position: absolute;
        left: 0;
        top: 0;
        width: 4px;
        height: 100%;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, #a31d1d 0%, #d4af37 100%);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
      }
      .cv-item:hover {
        transform: translateX(6px);
        border-color: transparent;
      }
      .cv-item:hover::before {
        opacity: 1;
      }

      .cv-icon {
        width: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        border-radius: 12px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
        color: #ffffff;
        background:#a31d1d;
        transition: transform 0.35s ease;
      }

      .cv-text {
        flex: 1;
      }
      .cv-text h3 {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #a31d1d;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        transition: color 0.25s ease;
      }
      .cv-item:hover .cv-text h3 {
        color: #0f172a;
      }
      .cv-text p {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        color: #475569;
        margin: 0;
      }

      /* Responsive */
      @media (max-width: 1024px) {
        .cv-split-wrapper {
          grid-template-columns: 1fr;
          gap: 40px;
        }
        .cv-image-col {
          min-height: 360px;
        }
      }
      @media (max-width: 640px) {
        .cv-section {
          padding: 70px 0;
        }
        .cv-item {
          padding: 14px 16px;
          gap: 14px;
        }
        .cv-icon {
          width: 44px;
          height: 44px;
          font-size: 1.1rem;
        }
        .cv-image-badge {
          bottom: 16px;
          left: 16px;
          right: 16px;
          padding: 12px 16px;
        }
        .cv-image-badge-num {
          font-size: 1.8rem;
        }
        .cv-image-badge-text {
          font-size: 0.8rem;
          letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
      }
    



/* ==========================================================================
   SAO KHUE FRAMEWORK COMPONENTS (merged from saokhue-core.css)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
body, html {
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading) !important;
    color: var(--sk-text-main);
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading) !important;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    font-weight: 800;
}

p {
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REUSABLE COMPONENTS
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. BUTTONS */
.sk-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red) !important;
    color: var(--sk-bg-white) !important;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    padding: 16px 36px !important;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-btn) !important;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-red) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.sk-btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red-hover) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.35) !important;
}

/* 2. CARDS */
.sk-card {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--sk-border-color);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-lg);
    padding: 40px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* 3. SECTION TITLES */
.sk-section-title {
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.sk-section-desc {
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* 4. LISTS & ICONS (TÍCH ĐỎ) */
.sk-check-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 30px 0;
}

.sk-check-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.sk-check-list i {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* 5. BADGES */
.sk-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background-color: rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.1);
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* 6. LAYOUT WRAPPERS */
.sk-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
}

.sk-section.white-bg {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ========================================================================== */
.text-center {
    text-align: center !important;
}
.text-left {
    text-align: left !important;
}
.text-right {
    text-align: right !important;


/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES (merged from gioi-thieu.css)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES (gioi-thieu.css)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ABOUT HERO SECTION */
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 160px 0 100px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #060b13 100%);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 800px;
}

.about-hero-tag {
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.about-hero-title span {
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.about-hero-desc {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--sk-text-slate-300);
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* STORY SECTION */
.about-story-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
}

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

.story-text-content p {
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.story-features {
    margin-top: 30px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
}

.story-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
}

.story-features li i {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.1);
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.story-image-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
}

.story-img-card {
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-md);
}

.story-img-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.story-img-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.story-img-1 { height: 400px; margin-top: 40px; }
.story-img-2 { height: 350px; }

/* MISSION & VISION */
.mvv-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-light);
}

.mvv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.mvv-card {
    background-color: var(--sk-bg-white);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--sk-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-sm);
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--sk-transition-smooth);
    border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
}

.mvv-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--sk-shadow-lg);
    border-bottom-color: var(--sk-color-red);
}

.mvv-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background-color: rgba(163, 29, 29, 0.05);
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    transition: all var(--sk-transition-smooth);
}

.mvv-card:hover .mvv-icon {
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
}

.mvv-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--sk-color-navy);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.mvv-card p {
    color: var(--sk-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* STATS SECTION */
.stats-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1e293b 100%);
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--sk-color-red);
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--sk-font-heading);
    font-size: 4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: var(--sk-color-gold);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.stat-number span {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--sk-color-red);
    margin-left: 5px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: var(--sk-text-slate-300);
}

/* CTA BANNER (Overrides) */
.about-cta-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background-color: var(--sk-color-red);
    text-align: center;
}

.about-cta-section h2 {
    color: var(--sk-text-light);
}

.about-cta-section p {
    color: #ffcccc;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .story-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .story-image-grid { margin-top: 40px; }
    .story-img-1 { margin-top: 0; }
    .mvv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
    .about-hero { padding: 120px 0 60px; }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BREADCRUMB RIBBON SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.breadcrumb-ribbon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    background-color: transparent;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.breadcrumb-ribbon a, 
.breadcrumb-ribbon span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 32px;
    padding: 0 16px 0 24px;
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

/* First element styling (Home step) */
.breadcrumb-ribbon a:first-child {
    padding-left: 16px;
}

/* Pseudo element arrows for steps */
.breadcrumb-ribbon a::after,
.breadcrumb-ribbon span::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    right: -10px;
    top: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-top: 16px solid transparent;
    border-bottom: 16px solid transparent;
    border-left: 10px solid transparent;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: border-left-color 0.2s ease;
}

/* Step-specific styling & colors */
.breadcrumb-ribbon .step-home {
    background-color: #0f172a; /* Black/Navy */
    color: #ffffff !important;
    z-index: 5;
}
.breadcrumb-ribbon .step-home::after {
    border-left-color: #0f172a;
}

.breadcrumb-ribbon .step-parent {
    background-color: #f1f5f9; /* Light Slate */
    color: #334155 !important;
    z-index: 4;
}
.breadcrumb-ribbon .step-parent::after {
    border-left-color: #f1f5f9;
}

.breadcrumb-ribbon .step-child {
    background-color: #e2e8f0; /* Darker Slate */
    color: #334155 !important;
    z-index: 3;
}
.breadcrumb-ribbon .step-child::after {
    border-left-color: #e2e8f0;
}

/* Active Step (Final item, text span) */
.breadcrumb-ribbon .active-step {
    background-color: #cbd5e1; /* Active Step Gray */
    color: #0f172a !important;
    padding-right: 20px;
    z-index: 1;
}
.breadcrumb-ribbon .active-step::after {
    display: none; /* No arrow at the end */
}

/* Hover States: Change text to white, background & arrow to brand red */
.breadcrumb-ribbon a:hover {
    background-color: #a31d1d !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.breadcrumb-ribbon a:hover::after {
    border-left-color: #a31d1d !important;
}

/* ================================================
   RESET: Loại bỏ style article-content cho các
   section tùy chỉnh (học bổng, chi phí, v.v.)
   Dùng class .no-article-style để bọc nội dung
   ================================================ */
.article-content .no-article-style h1,
.article-content .no-article-style h2,
.article-content .no-article-style h3,
.article-content .no-article-style h4,
.article-content .no-article-style h5,
.article-content .no-article-style h6 {
    border-left: none !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    border-right: none !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    color: inherit !important;
    font-size: inherit !important;
    font-weight: inherit !important;
    line-height: inherit !important;
    margin-bottom: inherit !important;
}

.article-content .no-article-style p {
    margin-bottom: inherit !important;
    color: inherit !important;
    font-size: inherit !important;
}

.article-content .no-article-style ul,
.article-content .no-article-style ol {
    list-style: none !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.article-content .no-article-style ul li,
.article-content .no-article-style ol li {
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    border-bottom: none !important;
    color: inherit !important;
    font-size: inherit !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

.article-content .no-article-style a:not(.btn):not(.btn-brand) {
    color: inherit !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    border: none !important;
}
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