/* Custom properties for theme variables */
:root {
    /* Transitions */
    --transition-speed: 0.3s;
    --transition-bounce: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Dark Mode Theme Variables */
body.dark-mode {
    --bg-color: #080c14;
    --card-bg: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.65);
    --border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --text-main: #f8fafc;
    --text-sub: #94a3b8;
    --primary: #6366f1;
    --primary-hover: #4f46e5;
    --primary-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    --success: #10b981;
    --success-hover: #059669;
    --success-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
    --danger: #ef4444;
    --danger-bg: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.1);
    --input-bg: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
    --input-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    --input-focus-border: #818cf8;
    --shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    --progress-track: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    --badge-bg: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
    --receipt-bg: #1e293b;
    --qr-bg: #f8fafc;
    --qr-block-color: #0f172a;
}

/* Light Mode Theme Variables */
body.light-mode {
    --bg-color: #f3f4f6;
    --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    --border-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    --text-main: #1f2937;
    --text-sub: #4b5563;
    --primary: #4f46e5;
    --primary-hover: #4338ca;
    --primary-glow: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.15);
    --success: #10b981;
    --success-hover: #059669;
    --success-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
    --danger: #ef4444;
    --danger-bg: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.08);
    --input-bg: #ffffff;
    --input-border: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --input-focus-border: #6366f1;
    --shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
    --progress-track: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --badge-bg: rgba(79, 70, 229, 0.08);
    --receipt-bg: #f8fafc;
    --qr-bg: #ffffff;
    --qr-block-color: #1f2937;
}

/* General Resets */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    color: var(--text-main);
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) ease, color var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

/* Background animated glow effects */
.bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(100px);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.6;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bg-glow-1 {
    width: 40vw;
    height: 40vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18) 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05) 70%);
    top: -10%;
    left: -10%;
    animation: drift 20s infinite alternate ease-in-out;
}

.bg-glow-2 {
    width: 35vw;
    height: 35vw;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12) 0%, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.03) 70%);
    bottom: -10%;
    right: -10%;
    animation: drift 25s infinite alternate-reverse ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes drift {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    100% { transform: translate(50px, 30px) scale(1.1); }
}

/* Top Utility Bar */
.top-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 16px;
    right: 64px;
    left: 24px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    z-index: 100;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.top-nav > * {
    pointer-events: all;
}

.top-nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 30px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.top-nav-logo-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #8b5cf6 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.top-nav-logo-text {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.top-nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.admin-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.admin-link i {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.admin-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--primary-glow);
}

.theme-toggle-btn {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-main);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.theme-toggle-btn:hover {
    transform: rotate(15deg) scale(1.05);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--primary-glow);
}

.theme-toggle-btn i {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    position: absolute;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Theme Icons Toggle Visibility */
body.dark-mode .sun-icon { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
body.dark-mode .moon-icon { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5) rotate(90deg); }
body.light-mode .sun-icon { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.5) rotate(-90deg); }
body.light-mode .moon-icon { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* Main Container Layout */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 30px;
    padding-top: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Header */
.app-header {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.logo-container {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #8b5cf6 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--primary-glow);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.logo-icon {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.app-header h1 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-main) 30%, var(--primary) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.app-header .subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Glassmorphism Card Container */
.glass-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) ease, border-color var(--transition-speed) ease, box-shadow var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

/* Progress Bar / Steps styling */
.progress-bar-container {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.progress-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--progress-track);
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.progress-line-fill {
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, #a78bfa 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.step-nodes {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.step-node {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 80px;
    cursor: default;
}

.step-circle {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--input-bg);
    border: 2px solid var(--input-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.step-circle i {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--transition-bounce);
}

.step-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: color 0.4s ease;
}

/* Steps states colors */
.step-node.active .step-circle {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--primary-glow);
}

.step-node.active .step-circle i {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.step-node.active .step-label {
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.step-node.completed .step-circle {
    border-color: var(--success);
    background: var(--success);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px var(--success-glow);
}

.step-node.completed .step-label {
    color: var(--success);
}

/* Alert styling */
.alert {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.alert-error {
    background-color: var(--danger-bg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.2);
    color: var(--danger);
}

.alert-error i {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}

.hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Form Steps Visibility and animation */
.form-step {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(15px);
}

.form-step.active {
    display: block;
    animation: stepEnter 0.4s forwards cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

.step-header {
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.step-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.step-header p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
}

/* Form inputs & grids */
.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px 20px;
}

.form-group {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    position: relative;
}

.form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-group label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.form-group label i {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    color: var(--text-sub);
}

/* Custom Styled Input Fields */
.form-group input, 
.form-group select {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    background-color: var(--input-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--input-border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.form-group input::placeholder {
    color: var(--text-sub);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.form-group input:hover,
.form-group select:hover {
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
    border-color: var(--input-focus-border);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--primary-glow);
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1);
}

/* Select formatting */
.custom-select-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.custom-select-wrapper select {
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding-right: 40px;
}

.custom-select-wrapper::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: 18px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border: 5px solid transparent;
    border-top-color: var(--text-sub);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.custom-select-wrapper:focus-within::after {
    transform: translateY(-75%) rotate(180deg);
}

/* Validation Style */
.form-group.invalid input,
.form-group.invalid select {
    border-color: var(--danger);
    background-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.03);
}

.form-group.invalid input:focus,
.form-group.invalid select:focus {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
}

.form-group .error-tip {
    display: none;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--danger);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 2px;
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease;
}

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

/* Career Badge Design */
.career-badge-panel {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--badge-bg) 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.career-badge-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 12px var(--primary-glow);
}

.career-badge-icon i {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
}

.career-badge-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.career-badge-content .career-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.career-badge-content .career-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Actions and Buttons */
.form-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 25px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--transition-bounce);
    outline: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--primary-glow);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--primary-glow);
}

.btn-primary:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-sub);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--progress-track);
    color: var(--text-main);
    border-color: var(--text-sub);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-secondary:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn-success {
    background-color: var(--success);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--success-glow);
}

.btn-success:hover {
    background-color: var(--success-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px var(--success-glow);
}

.btn-success:active {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Loading Overlay */
.loading-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: rgba(8, 12, 20, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    z-index: 100;
    animation: fadeIn 0.3s ease;
}

.loader {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 4px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom-color: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-block;
    animation: rotation 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes rotation {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.loading-overlay p {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Success Section and Receipt styling */
.success-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease forwards;
}

.success-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--success);
    margin-top: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.success-intro {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 500px;
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

/* Premium Receipt Ticket Container - Printer friendly light theme */
.receipt-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    background-color: #ffffff !important;
    color: #1e293b !important;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Decorative side notches for ticket effect */
.receipt-card::before, .receipt-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 80px;
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--bg-color);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: background-color var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.receipt-card::before { left: -9px; }
.receipt-card::after { right: -9px; }

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

.receipt-logo {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981 0%, #6366f1 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.receipt-inst h3 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0f172a !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.receipt-inst span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748b !important;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.receipt-divider {
    height: 1px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #cbd5e1 !important;
    margin: 16px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.receipt-body {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.receipt-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.receipt-row .r-label {
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.receipt-row .r-value {
    color: #0f172a !important;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.receipt-row .r-value.highlight {
    color: #4f46e5 !important;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.receipt-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.receipt-qrcode {
    background-color: #f8fafc !important;
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
}

/* Custom styled modern mock QR code box */
.qr-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border: 2px solid #0f172a !important;
    position: relative;
    padding: 3px;
}

.qr-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 1px solid #0f172a !important;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2px;
}

.qr-block {
    background-color: #0f172a !important;
}

.qr-block:nth-child(2) { background: transparent !important; }
.qr-block:nth-child(3) { background: transparent !important; }

.receipt-footer-text p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0f172a !important;
}

.receipt-footer-text span {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #64748b !important;
}

.success-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* Beautiful Animated Checkmark */
.checkmark-circle {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: top;
}

.checkmark-circle .background {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--success-glow);
    position: absolute;
}

.checkmark-circle .checkmark {
    display: block;
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid var(--success);
}

.checkmark-circle .checkmark.draw::after {
    animation-delay: 100ms;
    animation-duration: 600ms;
    animation-timing-function: ease;
    animation-name: checkmark;
    transform-scale: 1;
    transform-origin: left top;
}

.checkmark-circle .checkmark::after {
    opacity: 1;
    height: 38px;
    width: 19px;
    transform-origin: left top;
    border-right: 3px solid var(--success);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--success);
    content: '';
    left: 20px;
    top: 37px;
    position: absolute;
    transform: scaleX(-1) rotate(135deg);
}

@keyframes checkmark {
    0% { height: 0; width: 0; opacity: 0; }
    40% { height: 0; width: 19px; opacity: 1; }
    100% { height: 38px; width: 19px; opacity: 1; }
}

/* App Footer Bar styling */
.app-footer-bar {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 0;
}

.app-footer-bar p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
}

/* Animations helpers */
@keyframes fadeIn {
    from { opacity: 0; }
    to { opacity: 1; }
}

/* Responsiveness grid and layout adjustment */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .glass-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }
    
    .form-group.full-width {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    
    .progress-bar-container {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }
    
    .progress-line {
        left: 20px;
        right: 20px;
    }
    
    .step-node {
        width: 60px;
    }
    
    .step-circle {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    
    .step-circle i {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
    }
    
    .step-label {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
    
    .btn {
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
}

/* Explicit Select Option Contrast Fix */
.form-group select option,
select option {
    background-color: var(--receipt-bg);
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding: 12px;
}

/* Accessibility Container & Dropdown Menu */
.accessibility-container {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.accessibility-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50px;
    right: 0;
    left: auto;
    width: 200px;
    background: var(--receipt-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 100;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    animation: fadeIn 0.2s ease forwards;
}

.acc-menu-header {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-bottom: 6px;
    padding-left: 8px;
}

.acc-menu-item {
    background: transparent;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    color: var(--text-main);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    outline: none;
}

.acc-menu-item i {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    color: var(--primary);
}

.acc-menu-item:hover {
    background: var(--input-bg);
    border-color: var(--border-color);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.acc-menu-item.reset-btn {
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 0;
    padding-top: 10px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: var(--text-sub);
}

.acc-menu-item.reset-btn i {
    color: var(--text-sub);
}

/* Accessibility High Contrast Overrides */
body.high-contrast {
    --bg-color: #000000 !important;
    --card-bg: #121212 !important;
    --border-color: #ffffff !important;
    --text-main: #ffffff !important;
    --text-sub: #f0f0f0 !important;
    --primary: #ffff00 !important; /* High contrast bright yellow */
    --primary-hover: #ffff55 !important;
    --primary-glow: rgba(255, 255, 0, 0.4) !important;
    --success: #00ff00 !important; /* Bright Green */
    --success-hover: #33ff33 !important;
    --success-glow: rgba(0, 255, 0, 0.4) !important;
    --danger: #ff0000 !important;
    --danger-bg: #2d0000 !important;
    --input-bg: #000000 !important;
    --input-border: #ffffff !important;
    --input-focus-border: #ffff00 !important;
    --progress-track: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    --badge-bg: #1a1a1a !important;
    --receipt-bg: #000000 !important;
    --qr-bg: #ffffff !important;
    --qr-block-color: #000000 !important;
}

body.high-contrast .bg-glow {
    display: none !important;
}

body.high-contrast .glass-card,
body.high-contrast .admin-link,
body.high-contrast .theme-toggle-btn,
body.high-contrast .receipt-card,
body.high-contrast .accessibility-menu {
    background-color: #121212 !important;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    backdrop-filter: none !important;
}

body.high-contrast .form-group input, 
body.high-contrast .form-group select {
    background-color: #000000 !important;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

body.high-contrast .form-group input:focus, 
body.high-contrast .form-group select:focus {
    border-color: #ffff00 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 255, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

body.high-contrast .form-group select option {
    background-color: #000000 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

body.high-contrast .btn-primary,
body.high-contrast .btn-success {
    background-color: #ffff00 !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 800;
}

body.high-contrast .btn-secondary {
    background-color: #000000 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff !important;
}

body.high-contrast .step-node.active .step-circle {
    background: #ffff00 !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
}

body.high-contrast .step-node.completed .step-circle {
    background: #00ff00 !important;
    color: #000000 !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Accessibility Text Resizing (Zoom Levels) */
body.zoom-1 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
body.zoom-2 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
body.zoom-3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }

body.zoom-1 .form-group label { font-size: 0.95rem; }
body.zoom-2 .form-group label { font-size: 1.05rem; }
body.zoom-3 .form-group label { font-size: 1.15rem; }

body.zoom-1 .btn { font-size: 1.05rem; }
body.zoom-2 .btn { font-size: 1.15rem; }
body.zoom-3 .btn { font-size: 1.25rem; }

/* --- LANDING PAGE STYLES --- */
.landing-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 60px;
    animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 20px;
}

.hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15) 0%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.15) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.3);
    border-radius: 30px;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.hero-badge i {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
}

.hero-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text-main) 40%, var(--primary) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 10px;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 16px 32px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Career Feature Card */
.career-feature-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 30px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 20px;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
}

.career-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px var(--primary-glow);
}

.card-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 150px;
    height: 150px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -50px;
    right: -50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.career-label {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.career-feature-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: -10px;
}

.career-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.career-info-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding: 16px 0;
}

.info-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.info-item i {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-sub);
}

.info-item span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.career-perk {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.perk-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--success-glow);
    color: var(--success);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Stats Bar */
.stats-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-around;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

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

.stat-item h3 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #a78bfa 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.stat-item p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.stat-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 40px;
    background-color: var(--border-color);
}

/* Features Section */
.features-section {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    text-align: center;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

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

.feature-card {
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
    transition: all var(--transition-speed) ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px var(--primary-glow);
}

.feature-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #8b5cf6 100%);
    color: white;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px var(--primary-glow);
}

.feature-icon i {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
}

.feature-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.feature-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Back navigation button in top-nav */
.btn-back-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-back-nav:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--primary-glow);
    transform: translateX(-2px);
}

.btn-back-nav i {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
}

.btn-back {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
}

.btn-back:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
}

.btn-back i {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

/* Form section constraint - keep form centered and narrower */
.form-section-container {
    animation: slideDownIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) forwards;
    max-width: 800px;
    width: 100%;
    align-self: center;
}

@keyframes slideDownIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Landing Page */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .hero-cta-group .btn {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .stats-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .stat-divider {
        width: 80%;
        height: 1px;
    }
}

/* ===================================================
   PREMIUM FORM BANNER HEADER
   =================================================== */
.form-banner-header {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e1b4b 0%, #312e81 40%, #1e3a5f 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.form-banner-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.3) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -100px;
    right: -80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.form-banner-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    padding: 28px 36px;
}

/* Left: Institution Identity */
.form-banner-identity {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex: 1;
}

.form-banner-logo {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.2) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.form-banner-logo span {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.form-banner-text h1 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    /* Override gradient text from landing */
    background: none;
    -webkit-background-clip: unset;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff;
}

.form-banner-text h1 em {
    color: #a5b4fc;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.form-banner-text p {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-top: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* Center Divider */
.form-banner-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 52px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    margin: 0 32px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Right: Enrollment Details */
.form-banner-right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.form-banner-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.form-banner-badge i {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    color: #a5b4fc;
}

.form-banner-year {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.form-banner-career {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.form-banner-career i {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
    color: #34d399;
}

.form-banner-career strong {
    color: #34d399;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Tighten top radius of glass-card when preceded by banner */
.form-glass-card {
    border-top-left-radius: 16px;
    border-top-right-radius: 16px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* Responsive banner */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .form-banner-content {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 22px 20px;
    }

    .form-banner-divider {
        display: none;
    }

    .form-banner-right {
        align-items: flex-start;
        width: 100%;
    }
}


/* ===================================================
   PREMIUM SITE FOOTER
   =================================================== */
.site-footer {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 60px;
    background: var(--card-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
}

.footer-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    bottom: -100px;
    left: -100px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Main footer grid */
.footer-body {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
    gap: 48px;
    padding: 56px 48px 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Brand column */
.footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-logo-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #8b5cf6 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--primary-glow);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-logo-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1;
}

.footer-logo-name {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--text-main);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.footer-logo-sub {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 260px;
}

/* Social buttons */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-social-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--input-bg);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-social-btn i {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
}

.footer-social-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary);
    border-color: var(--primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px var(--primary-glow);
}

/* Column titles */
.footer-col-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-main);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

/* Nav links list */
.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-links li a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links li a::before {
    content: '';
    width: 4px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--border-color);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
    color: var(--primary);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer-links li a:hover::before {
    background: var(--primary);
}

/* Contact list */
.footer-contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-contact-list i {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    color: var(--primary);
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Bottom bar */
.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 18px 48px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
}

.footer-bottom p strong {
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--text-sub);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

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

.footer-bottom-links span {
    color: var(--border-color);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

/* Responsive footer */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .footer-body {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 32px;
        padding: 36px 24px 28px;
    }

    .footer-brand {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .footer-tagline {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 16px 24px;
    }
}