/* ===== CSS Variables ===== */
:root {
    /* German Flag Colors */
    --german-black: #000000;
    --german-red: #DD0000;
    --german-gold: #FFCC00;
    
    --primary-color: #DD0000;
    --primary-dark: #BB0000;
    --secondary-color: #000000;
    --accent-color: #FFCC00;
    --text-dark: #000000;
    --text-light: #000000;
    --text-white: #ffffff;
    --bg-light: #f8f9fa;
    --bg-dark: #1a1a1a;
    --border-color: #e9ecef;
    --gradient-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #DD0000 0%, #990000 100%);
    --gradient-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a1a 0%, #2d2d2d 100%);
    --gradient-german: linear-gradient(180deg, #000000 0%, #DD0000 50%, #FFCC00 100%);
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    --shadow-lg: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    --shadow-xl: 0 12px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    --transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-slow: all 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-fast: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --border-radius: 12px;
    --border-radius-lg: 20px;
}

/* Hide Google Translate Toolbar */
.goog-te-banner-frame,
.skiptranslate,
#goog-gt-tt,
.goog-te-balloon-frame,
.goog-tooltip,
.goog-tooltip:hover,
.goog-text-highlight {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
}

body {
    top: 0 !important;
}

.goog-te-gadget {
    display: none !important;
}



/* ===== Prevent Flash on Section Transitions ===== */
/* Sections with backgrounds should not have transitions on bg */
section,
.page-header,
.hero-slider,
.footer,
.cta-section,
.german-flag-slide,
.german-flag-bg,
.flag-stripe {
    transition: none !important;
    -webkit-transition: none !important;
}

/* Only apply transitions to text and interactive elements */
section h1,
section h2,
section h3,
section h4,
section p,
section span,
section a,
section .btn,
section img:not(.hero-logo-animated),
section .card,
section .feature-item {
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

/* ===== Reset & Base Styles ===== */
* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

img[src]:not([src=""]):not([src^="data"]) {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f5f5 0%, #e0e0e0 100%);
    min-height: 50px;
}

img::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
}

/* Force black text on all elements */
p, span, li, h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, a, div, label, input, textarea {
    color: #000000;
}

/* Exceptions for white text areas */
.hero-slider, .hero-slider *, 
.page-header, .page-header *,
.footer, .footer *,
.btn-primary, .btn-whatsapp,
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-link,
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .logo {
    color: inherit;
}

.footer, .footer * {
    color: #ffffff;
}

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

/* ===== Floating Education Icons Background ===== */
.floating-icons-bg {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.floating-icons-bg i {
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 40px;
    color: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.05);
    animation: floatIcon 20s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(1) { top: 10%; left: 5%; animation-delay: 0s; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); font-size: 45px; }
.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(2) { top: 20%; left: 85%; animation-delay: 2s; color: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.05); font-size: 35px; }
.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(3) { top: 60%; left: 10%; animation-delay: 4s; color: rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.06); font-size: 50px; }
.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(4) { top: 80%; left: 90%; animation-delay: 6s; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); font-size: 40px; }
.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(5) { top: 40%; left: 50%; animation-delay: 8s; color: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.05); font-size: 55px; }
.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(6) { top: 70%; left: 30%; animation-delay: 10s; color: rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.06); font-size: 38px; }
.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(7) { top: 15%; left: 40%; animation-delay: 12s; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); font-size: 42px; }
.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(8) { top: 50%; left: 75%; animation-delay: 14s; color: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.05); font-size: 48px; }
.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(9) { top: 85%; left: 55%; animation-delay: 16s; color: rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.06); font-size: 36px; }
.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(10) { top: 30%; left: 20%; animation-delay: 18s; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04); font-size: 44px; }
.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(11) { top: 5%; left: 70%; animation-delay: 1s; color: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.05); font-size: 52px; }
.floating-icons-bg i:nth-child(12) { top: 95%; left: 15%; animation-delay: 3s; color: rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.06); font-size: 46px; }

@keyframes floatIcon {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
        opacity: 0.3;
    }
    25% {
        transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(10deg);
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(-5deg);
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
    75% {
        transform: translateY(-40px) rotate(5deg);
        opacity: 0.5;
    }
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

.container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    transition: width 0.6s, height 0.6s;
}

.btn-primary:hover::before {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--text-white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-outline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--text-white);
    transition: left 0.4s ease;
    z-index: -1;
}

.btn-outline:hover::before {
    left: 0;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--text-white);
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.btn-outline:active {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--text-white);
}

.btn-outline:active::after {
    background: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.btn-outline:active::before {
    left: 0;
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 16px 36px;
    font-size: 16px;
}

.btn-block {
    width: 100%;
}

/* ===== Navigation ===== */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: #1a1a2e; /* Always show dark background */
    padding: 20px 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: #1a1a2e !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    padding: 12px 0;
}

.navbar.scrolled .logo-text {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.nav-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 clamp(15px, 2vw, 30px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(5px, 0.8vw, 10px);
    font-size: clamp(14px, 1.5vw, 20px);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-white);
    background: none !important;
}

.navbar.scrolled .logo {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: none !important;
}

.navbar-logo {
    height: clamp(45px, 6vw, 80px);
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    background: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 0;
}

.navbar.scrolled .navbar-logo {
    height: clamp(40px, 5vw, 65px);
}

.logo-icon {
    font-size: 32px;
}

.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(12px, 2vw, 30px);
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: clamp(11px, 1vw, 14px);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-white);
    position: relative;
    padding: 5px 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

/* Dropdown Styles */
.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-toggle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.dropdown-toggle i {
    font-size: 10px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle i {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    min-width: 220px;
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    padding: 12px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(15px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--primary-color);
}

.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(8px);
}

.dropdown-menu li {
    list-style: none;
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu li a::before {
    content: '•';
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-right: 12px;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding-left: 28px;
}

/* Logo Icon Image */
.logo-icon-img {
    font-size: 28px;
}

/* WhatsApp Button */
.btn-whatsapp {
    background: #25D366;
    color: white !important;
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
    background: #128C7E;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.btn-whatsapp i {
    font-size: 18px;
}

.nav-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;   
    gap: clamp(8px, 1vw, 12px);
}

.nav-buttons .btn {
    padding: clamp(6px, 0.8vw, 10px) clamp(12px, 1.2vw, 20px);
    font-size: clamp(10px, 0.9vw, 13px);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-buttons .btn-outline {
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: var(--text-white);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-buttons .btn-outline {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.nav-buttons .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--text-white);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-buttons .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.hamburger span {
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.navbar.scrolled .hamburger span {
    background: #fff !important;
}

/* ===== Hero Slider ===== */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 700px;
    overflow: hidden;
    /* Flag bg extends beyond via negative positioning */
}

/* ===== German Flag Flying Background ===== */
.german-flag-slide {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1a1a1a;
}

.german-flag-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: -120px; /* Extend up to cover navbar area */
    left: -10%;
    width: 120%;
    height: calc(140% + 120px); /* Add extra height for navbar coverage */
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform-origin: left center;
    animation: flagFly 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: blur(0.5px);
}

.flag-stripe {
    flex: 1;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: stripeRipple 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.flag-stripe::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    right: -50%;
    bottom: -50%;
    background: inherit;
}

.flag-stripe::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: none;
    /* Removed shine effect that moves left to right */
}

.flag-black {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        #000000 0%, #1a1a1a 20%, #000000 40%, #222222 60%, #000000 80%, #1a1a1a 100%);
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.flag-red {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        #DD0000 0%, #ff2222 20%, #DD0000 40%, #cc0000 60%, #DD0000 80%, #ee1111 100%);
    animation-delay: 0.2s;
}

.flag-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        #FFCC00 0%, #ffdd33 20%, #FFCC00 40%, #e6b800 60%, #FFCC00 80%, #ffe033 100%);
    animation-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* Main flying animation */
@keyframes flagFly {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-5deg) rotateX(2deg) skewY(0deg);
    }
    20% {
        transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-3deg) rotateX(-1deg) skewY(1deg);
    }
    40% {
        transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-8deg) rotateX(3deg) skewY(-1deg);
    }
    60% {
        transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-2deg) rotateX(-2deg) skewY(2deg);
    }
    80% {
        transform: perspective(1000px) rotateY(-6deg) rotateX(1deg) skewY(-0.5deg);
    }
}

/* Individual stripe ripple effect */
@keyframes stripeRipple {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scaleX(1) translateX(0);
    }
    25% {
        transform: scaleX(1.02) translateX(1%);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scaleX(0.98) translateX(-0.5%);
    }
    75% {
        transform: scaleX(1.01) translateX(0.5%);
    }
}

/* Fabric shine moving across */
@keyframes fabricShine {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(-100%);
    }
    100% {
        transform: translateX(100%);
    }
}

/* Realistic fabric folds overlay */
.german-flag-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: 
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg,
            transparent 0px,
            rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 2px,
            transparent 4px,
            rgba(255,255,255,0.05) 8px,
            transparent 12px
        ),
        linear-gradient(180deg,
            rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 0%,
            transparent 10%,
            transparent 90%,
            rgba(0,0,0,0.2) 100%
        );
    animation: foldsMove 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes foldsMove {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateX(0) scaleX(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateX(5px) scaleX(1.02);
    }
}

/* Wind wave effect */
.german-flag-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(45deg,
        transparent 0%,
        rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 25%,
        transparent 50%,
        rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 75%,
        transparent 100%
    );
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: windWave 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

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

/* Subtle overlay for text readability */
.german-flag-slide .slide-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 0%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 50%,
        rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) 100%
    ) !important;
    z-index: 2;
}

.german-flag-slide .slide-content {
    z-index: 3;
}

/* ===== Hero Content Container with Flexbox ===== */
.hero-content-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 90%;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(15px, 3vw, 50px);
    z-index: 10;
    margin: 0 auto;
    min-height: auto;
}

.hero-logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-logo-animated {
    width: clamp(90px, 14vw, 200px);
    height: auto;
    max-width: 250px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)) 
            drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.3));
    background: none !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    animation: logoFloatGentle 4s ease-in-out infinite, logoGlowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes logoFloatGentle {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }
    25% {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(1deg);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(0deg);
    }
    75% {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-1deg);
    }
}

@keyframes logoGlowPulse {
    0%, 100% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)) 
                drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.3));
    }
    50% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4)) 
                drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.5));
    }
}

/* Remove old logo container styles */
.hero-logo-container {
    display: none;
}

.hero-logo-fixed {
    display: none;
}

/* Remove float animation */
@keyframes logoFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: none;
    }
}

@keyframes logoGlow {
    0%, 100% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    }
}

.hero-logo-video {
    width: 400px;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    mix-blend-mode: lighten;
    animation: logoFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    filter: brightness(1.2) drop-shadow(0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    background: transparent !important;
}

@keyframes logoFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-15px) scale(1.02);
    }
}

@keyframes logoGlow {
    0% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)) drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.2));
    }
    100% {
        filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3)) drop-shadow(0 0 40px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3));
    }
}

/* Animated Background with Particles */
.animated-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.animated-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: 
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 40% 40%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 60% 70%, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
    animation: bgRotate 40s linear infinite;
}

.animated-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: 
        repeating-linear-gradient(90deg, 
            transparent 0px, 
            rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.02) 1px, 
            transparent 2px, 
            transparent 40px),
        repeating-linear-gradient(0deg, 
            transparent 0px, 
            rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.02) 1px, 
            transparent 2px, 
            transparent 40px);
    animation: bgPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes bgRotate {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1); }
    50% { transform: rotate(180deg) scale(1.1); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg) scale(1); }
}

@keyframes bgPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.4; }
    50% { opacity: 0.7; }
}

/* German Flag Line */
.german-flag-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 6px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        var(--german-black) 0%, var(--german-black) 33%, 
        var(--german-red) 33%, var(--german-red) 66%, 
        var(--german-gold) 66%, var(--german-gold) 100%);
    border-radius: 3px;
    animation: flagGrow 1s ease-out;
}

@keyframes flagGrow {
    0% { width: 0; opacity: 0; }
    100% { width: 80px; opacity: 1; }
}

.slider-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), 
                visibility 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
                transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1);
}

/* Staggered content animations */
.slide .hero-logo-wrapper {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out 0.3s, transform 0.8s ease-out 0.3s;
}

.slide.active .hero-logo-wrapper {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide .german-flag-line {
    width: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: width 0.6s ease-out 0.6s, opacity 0.6s ease-out 0.6s;
}

.slide.active .german-flag-line {
    width: 80px;
    opacity: 1;
}

.slide .slide-content h1 {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out 0.8s, transform 0.8s ease-out 0.8s;
}

.slide.active .slide-content h1 {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide .slide-content p {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out 1s, transform 0.8s ease-out 1s;
}

.slide.active .slide-content p {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide .slide-buttons {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-out 1.2s, transform 0.8s ease-out 1.2s;
}

.slide.active .slide-buttons {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.slide-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, 
        rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.88) 0%, 
        rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.15) 30%,
        rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.75) 70%,
        rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.1) 100%);
    animation: overlayPulse 8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

.slide-content {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-white);
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 20px 0;
}

.slide-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 3.5vw, 52px);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    margin-top: 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    animation: none;
}

.slide-content p {
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.5vw, 18px);
    margin-bottom: 35px;
    opacity: 0.9;
    animation: none;
}

.german-flag-line {
    width: 80px;
    height: 6px;
    margin: 0 auto 15px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        var(--german-black) 0%, var(--german-black) 33%, 
        var(--german-red) 33%, var(--german-red) 66%, 
        var(--german-gold) 66%, var(--german-gold) 100%);
    border-radius: 3px;
    animation: none;
}

.slide-buttons {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.4s backwards;
}

.slider-controls {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 40px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.slider-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    color: var(--text-white);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.slider-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.slider-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.slider-dot::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.slider-dot:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.slider-dot.active {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scale(1.3);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.6), 
                0 0 30px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.slider-dot.active::before {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    opacity: 0.3;
}

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

/* ===== Quick Links ===== */
.quick-links {
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: -80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.quick-links-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.quick-link-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 32px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: var(--transition);
    min-width: 0;
}

.quick-link-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.quick-link-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.quick-link-icon i {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.quick-link-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #000000;
}

.quick-link-card p {
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* ===== Section Styles ===== */
.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.12) 50%, rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.08) 100%);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--german-black);
    border-right: 3px solid var(--german-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
}

.section-header.light .section-tag {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.section-header.light h2,
.section-header.light p {
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.section-header h2 {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1a1a2e;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    position: relative;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-header h2::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 80px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--german-black) 33%, var(--german-red) 33%, var(--german-red) 66%, var(--german-gold) 66%);
    margin: 18px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-header p {
    color: #555;
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ===== Enhanced Cards Global Styles ===== */
.service-card,
.feature-card,
.event-card,
.course-card,
.exam-card {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.service-card::before,
.feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--german-black) 33%, var(--german-red) 33%, var(--german-red) 66%, var(--german-gold) 66%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.service-card:hover::before,
.feature-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.service-card:hover,
.feature-card:hover,
.event-card:hover,
.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* ===== About Section ===== */
.about-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%);
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image {
    position: relative;
}

.about-image img {
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-stats {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    padding: 30px 40px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.stat {
    text-align: center;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.stat-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 14px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.about-content h2 {
    font-size: 38px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-content p {
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-features {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 15px;
    margin: 30px 0;
}

.feature {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #000000;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.feature i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 20px;
}

/* ===== Services Section ===== */
.services-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 1200px;
}

.service-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    text-align: center;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-width: 0;
}

.service-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-german);
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--german-black) 0%, var(--german-red) 50%, var(--german-gold) 100%);
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.service-card:hover::before {
    left: 0;
}

.service-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.service-icon {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    background: rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon {
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
}

.service-icon i {
    font-size: 36px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.service-card:hover .service-icon i {
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.service-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    color: #000000;
}

.service-card p {
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.service-link {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.service-link:hover {
    gap: 12px;
}

/* ===== NEW Courses Section - Modern Grid Design ===== */
.courses-section-new {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8f9fa 100%);
}

.courses-grid-new {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

.course-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 35px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.course-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* Popular Course Styling */
.course-item.popular {
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 2px solid var(--german-red);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.15);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-item.popular::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.08) 0%, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.03) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.course-item.popular > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.course-item.popular:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.course-item.popular:hover::before {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.12) 0%, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%);
}

.popular-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--german-red) 0%, #b30000 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.popular-tag i {
    font-size: 10px;
}

/* Level Circle */
.course-level-circle {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 25px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.level-text {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--german-red);
    z-index: 2;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-item.popular .level-text {
    color: var(--german-red);
}

.level-ring {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 3px solid var(--german-red);
    border-radius: 50%;
    opacity: 0.3;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.course-item:hover .level-ring {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    border-width: 4px;
}

.course-item.popular .level-ring {
    border-color: var(--german-red);
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.course-item.popular:hover .level-ring {
    opacity: 1;
    border-color: var(--german-red);
}

/* Course Info */
.course-info h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.course-item.popular .course-info h3 {
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.course-info > p {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    min-height: 60px;
}

.course-item.popular .course-info > p {
    color: #666;
}

/* Course Meta */
.course-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-meta span {
    font-size: 12px;
    color: #888;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.course-meta i {
    color: var(--german-red);
    font-size: 11px;
}

.course-item.popular .course-meta span {
    color: #888;
}

.course-item.popular .course-meta i {
    color: var(--german-red);
}

/* Course Price */
.course-price {
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--german-red);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-price small {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.course-item.popular .course-price {
    color: var(--german-red);
}

/* Course CTA Button */
.course-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 2px solid var(--german-red);
    color: var(--german-red);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.course-cta:hover {
    background: var(--german-red);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.course-cta i {
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.course-cta:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.course-item.popular .course-cta {
    background: var(--german-red);
    border-color: var(--german-red);
    color: #ffffff;
}

.course-item.popular .course-cta:hover {
    background: #b30000;
    border-color: #b30000;
}

/* CTA Bottom */
.courses-cta-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 50px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .courses-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    .course-item:nth-child(4),
    .course-item:nth-child(5) {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .courses-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .courses-section-new {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .courses-grid-new {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 350px;
        margin: 40px auto 0;
    }
    
    .course-item {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    
    .course-info > p {
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

/* ===== OLD Courses Section - Keep for reference ===== */
.courses-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fafafa 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 0;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.course-carousel {
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 -20px;
    padding: 20px;
}

.course-carousel-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.course-card-new {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.course-card-new:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Featured card with LED glow effect */
.course-card-new.featured {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 20px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3),
        0 0 40px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.2),
        0 0 60px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.1),
        0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    animation: ledGlow 2s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    border: 2px solid rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@keyframes ledGlow {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 
            0 0 20px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3),
            0 0 40px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.2),
            0 0 60px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.1),
            0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        border-color: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 
            0 0 30px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.5),
            0 0 60px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3),
            0 0 90px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.2),
            0 0 120px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.1),
            0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        border-color: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }
}

.course-card-new.featured:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 
        0 0 40px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.6),
        0 0 80px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.4),
        0 0 120px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.2),
        0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.course-card-new.featured .course-card-content h3,
.course-card-new.featured .course-card-content .course-desc,
.course-card-new.featured .detail-item span {
    color: #1a1a1a;
}

.course-card-new.featured .detail-item i {
    color: var(--german-red);
}

.featured-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--german-red) 0%, #b30000 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 10;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.4);
    animation: badgePulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes badgePulse {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.4);
    }
    50% {
        transform: scale(1.05);
        box-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.6);
    }
}

.featured-badge i {
    font-size: 10px;
    animation: starSpin 3s linear infinite;
}

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

.course-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    padding: 50px 40px;
}

.course-card-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease;
}

.course-card-new:hover .course-card-bg {
    opacity: 1;
}

.course-level-badge {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--german-red) 0%, #b30000 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 32px;
    font-weight: 800;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.course-card-new:hover .course-level-badge {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.course-card-new.featured .course-level-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--german-red) 0%, #b30000 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.course-card-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    text-align: center;
}

.course-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 26px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a1a;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card-new:hover .course-card-content h3 {
    color: var(--german-red);
}

.course-card-new.featured:hover .course-card-content h3 {
    color: var(--german-red);
}

.course-desc {
    font-size: 15px;
    color: #666;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
    min-height: 80px;
}

.course-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    padding: 20px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.course-card-new.featured .course-details {
    background: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.detail-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #555;
}

.detail-item i {
    color: var(--german-red);
    font-size: 14px;
    width: 20px;
}

.course-price-new {
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.course-price-new .amount {
    font-size: 42px;
    font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--german-red) 0%, #b30000 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.course-card-new.featured .course-price-new .amount {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--german-red) 0%, #b30000 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.course-price-new .currency {
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--german-red);
}

.course-card-new.featured .course-price-new .currency {
    color: var(--german-red);
}

.course-price-new .period {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #888;
}

.course-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 16px 30px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--german-red) 0%, #b30000 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.course-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.course-btn i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.course-btn:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.course-card-new.featured .course-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--german-red) 0%, #b30000 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.course-card-new.featured .course-btn:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Carousel Navigation */
.course-carousel-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 40px;
}

.carousel-nav-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--german-red);
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--german-red);
    font-size: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.carousel-nav-btn:hover {
    background: var(--german-red);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.carousel-dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #ddd;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.carousel-dot.active {
    background: var(--german-red);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.carousel-dot:hover {
    background: var(--german-red);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .course-card-new {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        min-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .course-carousel-wrapper {
        max-width: 450px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .course-card-new {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        min-width: 100%;
    }
    
    .course-carousel-wrapper {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .course-carousel-track {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .course-level-badge {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    
    .course-price-new .amount {
        font-size: 36px;
    }
}

/* Keep old styles for other pages that might use them */
.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.course-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 35px 25px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.course-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%);
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.course-card:hover::after {
    height: 100%;
}

.course-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.course-card.featured {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.course-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -12px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 5px 20px;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.course-level {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.course-card h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #000000;
}

.course-card > p {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    min-height: 60px;
}

.course-features {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-features li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #000000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.course-features li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.course-features i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.course-price {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.course-price .price {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.course-price .duration {
    font-size: 14px;
    color: #000000;
}

/* ===== Exams Section ===== */
.exams-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #2a2a3a 0%, #1f1f2d 100%);
}

.exams-section .section-header h2 {
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff 0%, #ffffff 33%, #DD0000 50%, #FFCC00 80%, #FFCC00 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.exams-section .section-header h2::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #000000 0%, #DD0000 50%, #FFCC00 100%);
}

.exams-section .section-header p {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.exams-section .section-tag {
    background: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.2);
    color: #DD0000;
    border-color: transparent;
}

.exams-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.exam-card {
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #3a3a4d 0%, #2f2f42 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.exam-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--german-black) 33%, var(--german-red) 33%, var(--german-red) 66%, var(--german-gold) 66%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.exam-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.exam-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.exam-logo {
    height: 70px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 25px;
    max-width: 160px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.exam-logo img {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 120px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.exam-card h3 {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.exam-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.exam-levels {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.exam-levels span {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.25) 0%, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.15) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.3);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.exam-levels span:hover {
    background: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.exam-card .btn-outline {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background: transparent;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.exam-card .btn-outline::before {
    display: none;
}

.exam-card .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--german-red) !important;
    border-color: var(--german-red) !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== Events Preview Section ===== */
.events-preview-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #fff 50%, #f8f9fa 100%);
}

.events-preview-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.events-preview-section .section-header.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.events-preview-section .section-header p {
    color: #000000;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 15px auto 0;
}

.events-preview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
}

.event-preview-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.event-preview-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--german-black) 33%, var(--german-red) 33%, var(--german-red) 66%, var(--german-gold) 66%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.event-preview-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.event-preview-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.event-preview-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.event-preview-card:hover .event-preview-icon {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    background: var(--gradient-dark);
}

.event-preview-icon i {
    font-size: 32px;
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.event-preview-card h3 {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.event-preview-card p {
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 14px;
}

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

.mt-4 {
    margin-top: 40px;
}

/* ===== Events Section (Legacy) ===== */
.events-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.events-header {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.events-text h2 {
    font-size: 38px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.events-text p {
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.events-image img {
    max-width: 100%;
}

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

.event-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 30px;
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
    border-left: 4px solid transparent;
}

.event-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-5px) translateX(5px);
    border-left-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.event-date {
    min-width: 70px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    color: var(--text-white);
}

.event-date .day {
    display: block;
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.event-date .month {
    font-size: 14px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.event-content h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.event-content p {
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.event-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
}

.event-meta span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #000000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.event-meta i {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* ===== Testimonials Section ===== */
.testimonials-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

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

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border: 2px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 35px;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '"';
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    right: 30px;
    font-size: 80px;
    color: var(--accent-color);
    opacity: 0.2;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--accent-color);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.testimonial-rating {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.testimonial-rating i {
    color: var(--accent-color);
    font-size: 18px;
}

.testimonial-card > p {
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.testimonial-author img {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-author h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.testimonial-author span {
    font-size: 13px;
    color: #000000;
}

/* ===== Partners Section ===== */
.partners-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.partners-grid {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 60px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.partner-logo {
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    padding: 25px 35px;
    min-width: 150px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.partner-logo:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.partner-logo img {
    max-height: 70px;
    max-width: 160px;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    object-position: center;
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: block;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.partner-logo:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.partner-text {
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #333;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    border-radius: 8px;
    min-width: 120px;
}

/* ===== Contact Section ===== */
.contact-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

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

.contact-info h2 {
    font-size: 38px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact-info > p {
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.contact-details {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
}

.contact-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-icon {
    width: 55px;
    height: 55px;
    background: rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-icon i {
    font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.contact-item h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.contact-item p {
    color: #000000;
    font-size: 15px;
}

.social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

.social-link {
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--text-white);
    font-size: 18px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-link:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-form-wrapper {
    background: var(--text-white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
    padding: 45px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-form h3 {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

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

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 15px 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-family: inherit;
    transition: var(--transition);
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(196, 30, 58, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
    resize: vertical;
}

/* ===== Map Section ===== */
.map-section {
    width: 100%;
}

.map-section iframe {
    display: block;
}

/* ===== Footer - Clean Professional Design ===== */
.footer {
    background: #1a1a1a;
    color: var(--text-white);
    padding: 0;
    position: relative;
}

/* German Flag Top Border */
.footer::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, 
        var(--german-black) 0%, var(--german-black) 33.33%, 
        var(--german-red) 33.33%, var(--german-red) 66.66%, 
        var(--german-gold) 66.66%, var(--german-gold) 100%);
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Footer Main Content */
.footer-main {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 60px 0 50px;
}

.footer-grid {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: flex-start !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
}

/* Footer About Section (Left) */
.footer-about {
    display: block !important;
    flex: 0 0 300px !important;
    max-width: 300px !important;
}

.footer-title {
    font-size: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-about p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Footer Links Sections */
.footer-links {
    display: block !important;
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
}

.footer-links h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-links h4::after {
    display: none;
}

.footer-links ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a::before {
    display: none;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Footer Contact Section */
.footer-contact {
    display: block !important;
    flex: 0 0 auto !important;
}

.footer-contact h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-contact h4::after {
    display: none;
}

.footer-contact ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-contact li {
    list-style: none;
}

.footer-contact a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.footer-contact a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-contact i {
    width: 16px;
    text-align: center;
}

.footer-contact i.fa-phone {
    color: var(--german-red);
}

.footer-contact i.fa-envelope {
    color: var(--german-red);
}

.footer-contact i.fa-map-marker-alt {
    color: var(--german-red);
}

/* Footer Social Links - In Footer Bottom */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-social a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.5s ease;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--german-red);
    transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    padding: 20px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer-bottom .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.footer-bottom-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-bottom-right p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom-right a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-right a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-separator {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    font-size: 14px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 14px;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
    font-size: 14px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Hide newsletter section */
.footer-newsletter {
    display: none;
}

.footer-links-container {
    display: none;
}

/* Footer Credit - Hidden */
.footer-credit {
    display: none;
}

/* Footer Social Links - In Bottom Bar */
.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-social a {
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    font-size: 24px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-social a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Footer Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 30px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-bottom .container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-bottom p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-size: 15px;
    margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom p span {
    color: var(--german-red);
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 50px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Footer Credit - Hidden for compact */
.footer-credit {
    display: none;
}

/* ===== Back to Top ===== */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: var(--gradient-primary);
    color: var(--text-white);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.back-to-top.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* ===== WhatsApp Float ===== */
.whatsapp-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 30px;
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: #25d366;
    color: var(--text-white);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 30px;
    z-index: 999;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: var(--transition);
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: #128c7e;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5);
    }
    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
    }
}

/* ===== Responsive Design ===== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
    
    .course-card.featured {
        transform: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    /* Navbar Logo - Bigger on mobile */
    .navbar-logo {
        height: 50px !important;
    }
    
    .logo-text {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        font-weight: 700 !important;
    }
    
    .navbar.scrolled .navbar-logo {
        height: 45px !important;
    }
    
    .nav-container {
        padding: 0 15px !important;
    }
    
    /* Mobile Menu - Takes 40% of screen */
    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: -100%;
        width: 40%;
        min-width: 220px;
        max-width: 300px;
        height: 100vh;
        height: 100dvh;
        background: #1a1a2e !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 70px 15px 30px;
        gap: 3px;
        transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
        box-shadow: -5px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
        overflow-y: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        z-index: 1000;
        align-items: stretch;
    }
    
    .nav-menu::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        height: 4px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--german-black) 33%, var(--german-red) 33%, var(--german-red) 66%, var(--german-gold) 66%);
    }
    
    .nav-menu.active {
        right: 0;
    }
    
    /* Dark overlay */
    body.menu-open::before {
        content: '';
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100vw;
        height: 100vh;
        background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        z-index: 999;
    }
    
    /* Nav Links - List style, left aligned */
    .nav-menu .nav-link {
        color: #ffffff !important;
        font-size: 14px;
        padding: 12px 15px;
        border-radius: 6px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        display: block;
        text-align: left;
        border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    }
    
    .nav-menu .nav-link i {
        font-size: 10px;
        margin-left: 5px;
        float: right;
        margin-top: 3px;
    }
    
    .nav-menu .nav-link::before {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .nav-menu .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-menu .nav-link.active {
        background: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.15);
        border-left-color: var(--german-red);
    }
    
    .nav-menu .nav-link:hover::before,
    .nav-menu .nav-link.active::before {
        height: 60%;
    }
    
    /* Mobile Dropdown Styles */
    .dropdown {
        width: 100%;
    }
    
    .dropdown-toggle {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: space-between;
    }
    
    .dropdown-toggle i {
        color: #ffffff !important;
        font-size: 10px !important;
    }
    
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border-top: none;
        border-radius: 6px;
        padding: 0;
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
        background: transparent !important;
        margin: 0;
        border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    }
    
    .dropdown.open .dropdown-menu,
    .dropdown.active .dropdown-menu {
        max-height: 500px;
        padding: 5px 0;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
        margin: 5px 0 5px 10px;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--german-red);
    }
    
    .dropdown.open .dropdown-toggle i,
    .dropdown.active .dropdown-toggle i {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }
    
    .dropdown-menu li a {
        padding: 8px 12px;
        font-size: 12px;
        color: #ffffff !important;
        text-align: left;
        display: block;
    }
    
    .dropdown-menu li a:hover {
        background: rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.2) !important;
        color: #FFCC00 !important;
        padding-left: 15px;
    }
    
    .dropdown-menu li a::before {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .nav-buttons {
        display: none;
    }
    
    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
        z-index: 1001;
        padding: 8px;
        margin: -8px;
    }
    
    .hamburger span {
        width: 24px !important;
        height: 3px !important;
        transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }
    
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) {
        transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
        background: var(--german-red);
    }
    
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-10px);
    }
    
    .hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) {
        transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(6px, -6px);
        background: var(--german-red);
    }
    
    .about-grid,
    .contact-grid,
    .events-header {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
        display: grid !important;
    }
    
    .about-section {
        display: block !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }
    
    .about-stats {
        position: relative;
        bottom: auto;
        right: auto;
        margin-top: -50px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: 20px;
        justify-content: center;
        display: flex !important;
        max-width: 280px;
    }
    
    .services-grid,
    .exams-grid,
    .events-grid,
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .quick-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 38px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .quick-links {
        margin-top: -40px;
    }
    
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 32px;
    }
    
    .about-content h2,
    .events-text h2,
    .contact-info h2 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    
    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 30px;
    }
    
    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .event-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .event-meta {
        align-items: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .container {
        padding: 0 15px;
    }
    
    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    
    .btn-lg {
        padding: 14px 28px;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    .about-section {
        display: block !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .about-stats {
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 20px;
        margin-top: -40px;
        margin-right: 15px;
        padding: 15px 20px;
        max-width: 220px;
    }
    
    .about-features {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
        display: grid !important;
    }
    
    .feature {
        display: flex !important;
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    
    .whatsapp-float {
        bottom: 20px;
        left: 20px;
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    
    .back-to-top {
        bottom: 20px;
        right: 20px;
        width: 45px;
        height: 45px;
    }
}

/* ===== Enhanced Mobile Responsiveness ===== */

/* Smooth touch interactions */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
    * {
        -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
    }
    
    .btn, a, button {
        touch-action: manipulation;
    }
    
    /* Larger touch targets for mobile */
    .btn {
        min-height: 48px;
        padding: 14px 24px;
    }
    
    .nav-link {
        padding: 15px 10px;
    }
    
    .social-link, .footer-social a {
        min-width: 44px;
        min-height: 44px;
    }
}

/* iPhone specific adjustments */
@supports (-webkit-touch-callout: none) {
    body {
        -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
    }
    
    .hero-slider {
        height: calc(100vh - env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    }
    
    .whatsapp-float {
        bottom: calc(20px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    }
    
    .back-to-top {
        bottom: calc(20px + env(safe-area-inset-bottom));
    }
}

/* Extra small devices (phones in portrait) */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
    html {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    .container {
        padding: 0 12px;
    }
    
    .logo-text {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 22px;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }
    
    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    .slide-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .slide-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 26px;
    }
    
    .section-tag {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 6px 14px;
    }
    
    .quick-link-card {
        padding: 20px 15px;
    }
    
    .quick-link-card h3 {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    .service-card, .course-card, .exam-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 25px 20px;
    }
    
    .contact-form-wrapper {
        padding: 25px 15px;
    }
}

/* Tablet landscape and small laptops */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1024px) {
    .quick-links-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
    
    .events-preview-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

/* Smooth scrolling for all devices */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: no-preference) {
    html {
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }
    
    * {
        scroll-behavior: smooth;
    }
}

/* Reduced motion for accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
    
    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }
    
    .floating-icons-bg {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* Dark mode support */
@media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) {
    :root {
        --bg-light: #1a1a1a;
        --text-dark: #f0f0f0;
        --text-light: #b0b0b0;
        --border-color: #333;
    }
}

/* High contrast mode */
@media (prefers-contrast: high) {
    :root {
        --primary-color: #ff0000;
        --german-gold: #ffd700;
    }
    
    .btn-primary {
        border: 2px solid #fff;
    }
}

/* Landscape orientation for phones */
@media (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
    .hero-slider {
        height: 100vh;
        min-height: 400px;
    }
    
    .slide-content {
        padding: 20px;
    }
    
    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 24px;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    
    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .navbar {
        padding: 10px 0;
    }
    
    .page-header {
        padding: 80px 0 40px;
    }
}

/* Print styles */
@media print {
    .navbar, .footer, .whatsapp-float, .back-to-top, .floating-icons-bg {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    .hero-slider {
        height: auto;
        padding: 50px 0;
    }
    
    * {
        background: white !important;
        color: black !important;
    }
}

/* ===== Smooth Card Animations for Mobile ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Disable hover effects on touch devices, use active state instead */
    .service-card:active,
    .course-card:active,
    .exam-card:active,
    .testimonial-card:active,
    .event-preview-card:active,
    .quick-link-card:active {
        transform: scale(0.98);
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }
    
    .service-card:hover,
    .course-card:hover,
    .exam-card:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
    
    /* Better button feedback on mobile */
    .btn:active {
        transform: scale(0.95);
    }
    
    /* Smooth image loading */
    img {
        opacity: 1;
        transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    }
    
    img[loading="lazy"] {
        opacity: 0;
    }
    
    img[loading="lazy"].loaded {
        opacity: 1;
    }
    
    /* Better spacing for mobile readability */
    section {
        padding: 60px 0;
    }
    
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 40px;
    }
    
    /* Improve form experience on mobile */
    input, select, textarea {
        font-size: 16px !important; /* Prevents zoom on iOS */
        -webkit-appearance: none;
        appearance: none;
    }
    
    /* Better card padding on mobile */
    .service-card,
    .course-card,
    .exam-card,
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: 30px 20px;
    }
    
    /* Slider improvements for mobile */
    .slider-btn {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
    
    .slider-controls {
        bottom: 20px;
    }
    
    /* Hero content adjustments */
    .slide-content {
        padding: 0 15px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .slide-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 12px;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .slide-buttons .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 280px;
    }
    
    /* Footer mobile optimization */
    .footer {
        padding: 50px 0 0;
    }
    
    .footer-about {
        text-align: center;
    }
    
    .footer-partners {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .footer-social {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ===== Animation Entrance Effects ===== */
@keyframes slideInUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

@keyframes slideInLeft {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateX(-30px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateX(0);
    }
}

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

@keyframes fadeInScale {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.9);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1);
    }
}

/* Apply animations when elements come into view */
.animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.animate-on-scroll.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered animation delays for grid items */
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 0.6s; }

/* ===== Mobile-First Touch Improvements ===== */
@media (hover: none) {
    /* Remove hover effects that don't work well on touch */
    .service-card::before,
    .course-card::before,
    .exam-card::before {
        left: 0;
    }
    
    /* Make buttons easier to tap */
    .btn {
        padding: 14px 28px;
        min-height: 48px;
    }
    
    /* Better WhatsApp button size */
    .whatsapp-float {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        font-size: 28px;
    }
    
    /* Improved back to top button */
    .back-to-top {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
}

/* ===== FORCE BLACK TEXT ON WHITE BACKGROUNDS ===== */
/* All headings on white/light backgrounds */
.quick-link-card h3,
.about-content h2,
.about-content p,
.section-header h2,
.section-header p,
.service-card h3,
.service-card p,
.course-card h3,
.course-card p,
.course-features li,
.testimonial-text,
.testimonial-name,
.testimonial-role,
.event-info h3,
.event-info p,
.feature span,
.stat-number,
.stat-label,
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: #000000 !important;
}

/* Exceptions - White text on dark/colored backgrounds */
.hero-slider h1,
.hero-slider h2,
.hero-slider p,
.hero-slider span,
.page-header h1,
.page-header p,
.page-header .breadcrumb,
.page-header .breadcrumb a,
.footer h4,
.footer p,
.footer a,
.footer li,
.footer span,
.btn-primary,
.btn-whatsapp,
.quick-link-icon i,
.service-icon i,
.course-level,
.about-stats .stat-number,
.about-stats .stat-label,
.cta-section h2,
.cta-section p,
.cta-section span,
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .nav-link,
.navbar:not(.scrolled) .logo-text {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Keep red for primary color elements */
.section-tag,
.primary-color,
.quick-link-card:hover h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* ===== Instagram Section ===== */
.instagram-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.instagram-videos-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.instagram-video-item {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.instagram-video-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.instagram-video-item iframe {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 500px;
    border: none;
    display: block;
}

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

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .instagram-videos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    
    .instagram-video-item iframe {
        min-height: 450px;
    }
}

.instagram-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.instagram-item {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

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

.instagram-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.instagram-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.8), rgba(255, 204, 0, 0.8));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.instagram-item:hover .instagram-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.instagram-overlay i {
    font-size: 40px;
    color: white;
}

.instagram-follow {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== Map Section Enhanced ===== */
.map-section {
    padding: 80px 0 0;
}

.map-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.map-container iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 450px;
    border: none;
}

.map-info-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50px;
    background: white;
    padding: 25px 35px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    z-index: 10;
    max-width: 350px;
}

.map-info-card h3 {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-size: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.map-info-card p {
    color: #000000 !important;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.map-info-card .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ===== Language Translator Float Button ===== */
.translate-float {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 30px;
    z-index: 999;
}

.translate-btn {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #000000 33%, #DD0000 33%, #DD0000 66%, #FFCC00 66%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 3px solid white;
}

.translate-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.translate-btn i,
.translate-btn span {
    font-size: 24px;
    color: white !important;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.translate-float:hover .translate-btn {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.translate-menu {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 70px;
    right: 0;
    background: white;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    min-width: 160px;
}

.translate-float.active .translate-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.translate-option {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #000000;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.translate-option:hover {
    background: var(--bg-light);
}

.translate-option .flag-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
}

.translate-option .lang-abbr {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--german-red);
    margin-right: 8px;
    font-size: 14px;
}

/* Hide Google Translate bar completely */
.goog-te-banner-frame.skiptranslate,
.goog-te-gadget-icon,
#goog-gt-tt,
.goog-te-balloon-frame,
div#goog-gt-,
.goog-text-highlight,
.skiptranslate,
.goog-te-spinner-pos,
.goog-te-banner-frame,
#google_translate_element,
.goog-logo-link,
.goog-te-gadget span,
iframe.goog-te-banner-frame,
iframe.skiptranslate {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    height: 0 !important;
    width: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
}

body {
    top: 0 !important;
    position: static !important;
}

html.translated-ltr,
html.translated-rtl {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
}

html.translated-ltr body,
html.translated-rtl body {
    margin-top: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 0 !important;
    top: 0 !important;
}

.goog-te-gadget {
    font-size: 0;
}

/* ===== Responsive Instagram Grid ===== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .instagram-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 18px;
    }
    
    .map-info-card {
        position: relative;
        bottom: auto;
        left: auto;
        margin: 20px auto;
        max-width: 90%;
    }
    
    /* Footer Tablet */
    .footer-main {
        padding: 50px 0 40px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        gap: 30px !important;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom .container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom-links {
        gap: 20px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .instagram-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    .translate-float {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        bottom: 100px;
        right: 20px;
    }
    
    .translate-float > i {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    
    .instagram-follow {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .instagram-follow .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 300px;
    }
    
    /* Footer Mobile */
    .footer-main {
        padding: 40px 0 30px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
    }
    
    .footer-links ul,
    .footer-contact ul {
        align-items: center;
    }
    
    .footer-social {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .footer-links h4,
    .footer-contact h4 {
        font-size: 15px;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
    }
    
    .footer-links a,
    .footer-contact a {
        font-size: 14px;
    }
    
    
    .footer-contact p a {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .footer-social {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    
    .footer-social a {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom {
        padding: 20px 0;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom .container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom p {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom-links {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom-links a {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    
    .footer-credit p {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
}

/* ===== COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE FIXES ===== */

/* Mobile Menu Dark Theme */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .nav-menu {
        background: #1a1a2e !important;
    }
}

/* ===== Mobile Responsive - 2 Cards Per Row ===== */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    /* Container */
    .container {
        padding-left: 10px;
        padding-right: 10px;
    }
    
    /* Hero Section */
    .hero-slider {
        min-height: 100vh;
    }
    
    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    
    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    
    .hero-buttons {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    
    /* German Flag - Full coverage */
    .german-flag-bg {
        opacity: 0.5 !important;
        display: flex !important;
        width: 120% !important;
        left: -10% !important;
    }
    
    /* Page Headers */
    .page-header {
        padding: 100px 0 35px;
    }
    
    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 22px;
    }
    
    /* Sections */
    section {
        padding: 35px 0;
    }
    
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    
    /* Services Grid - 2 columns on tablet */
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }
    
    /* Exams Grid - 1 column on mobile */
    .exams-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 20px !important;
        max-width: 400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    
    /* Other Grids - 2 columns with margins */
    .courses-grid,
    .events-grid,
    .certifications-grid,
    .commitments-grid,
    .formats-grid {
        display: grid !important;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        margin: 0 5px;
    }
    
    /* Cards - Fit 2 per row */
    .service-card,
    .certification-card,
    .event-card {
        padding: 15px !important;
        margin: 0 !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
    }
    
    .service-card h3,
    .certification-card h3 {
        font-size: 13px !important;
        margin-bottom: 6px !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
    }
    
    .service-card p,
    .certification-card p {
        font-size: 11px !important;
        line-height: 1.4 !important;
    }
    
    .service-icon,
    .certification-icon {
        width: 40px !important;
        height: 40px !important;
        font-size: 18px !important;
        margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    }
    
    /* Footer - keep horizontal on tablet */
    .footer-main {
        padding: 50px 0 30px;
    }
    
    .footer-grid {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: row !important;
        flex-wrap: nowrap !important;
        gap: 25px !important;
    }
    
    .footer-about {
        flex: 0 0 30% !important;
    }
    
    .footer-links,
    .footer-contact {
        flex: 1 1 auto !important;
    }
    
    .footer-newsletter h3 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    
    .footer-links-wrapper {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 30px;
    }
    
    .footer-about {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }
    
    .footer-logo {
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    
    .footer-about p,
    .footer-links a,
    .footer-contact p {
        font-size: 13px;
    }
    
    .footer-links h4,
    .footer-contact h4 {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom .container {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    
    .footer-bottom-links {
        gap: 20px;
    }
    
    /* WhatsApp Float */
    .whatsapp-float {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
    }
    
    /* Stats */
    .about-stats,
    .trust-stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 12px;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    /* Container */
    .container {
        padding-left: 8px;
        padding-right: 8px;
    }
    
    /* Hero */
    .slide-content h1 {
        font-size: 20px;
    }
    
    .slide-content p {
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    
    /* German Flag - Full coverage */
    .german-flag-bg {
        opacity: 0.5 !important;
        display: flex !important;
    }
    
    /* Page Headers */
    .page-header {
        padding: 85px 0 25px;
    }
    
    .page-header h1 {
        font-size: 18px;
    }
    
    /* Sections */
    section {
        padding: 25px 0;
    }
    
    .section-header h2 {
        font-size: 17px;
    }
    
    /* Services Grid - 2 columns on mobile */
    .services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 10px !important;
    }
    
    /* Exams Grid - 1 column on small mobile */
    .exams-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 15px !important;
    }
    
    /* Other Grids - Keep 2 columns */
    .courses-grid,
    .events-grid,
    .certifications-grid,
    .commitments-grid,
    .formats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
        gap: 8px !important;
        margin: 0 3px;
    }
    
    /* Cards - Compact */
    .service-card,
    .certification-card,
    .event-card {
        padding: 10px !important;
    }
    
    .service-card h3,
    .certification-card h3 {
        font-size: 11px !important;
    }
    
    .service-card p,
    .certification-card p {
        font-size: 10px !important;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    
    .service-icon,
    .certification-icon {
        width: 32px !important;
        height: 32px !important;
        font-size: 14px !important;
        margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    }
    
    /* Stats */
    .about-stats,
    .trust-stats,
    .trust-stats-light {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .stat-number {
        font-size: 20px !important;
    }
    
    /* CTA Buttons */
    .cta-buttons {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    
    .cta-buttons .btn {
        font-size: 12px;
        padding: 10px 15px;
    }
}

/* ===== ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL ENHANCEMENTS ===== */

/* Enhanced Button Styles */
.btn {
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.btn:active::after {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
}

/* Professional Card Hover Effects */
.quick-link-card,
.service-card,
.course-item,
.exam-card-new {
    position: relative;
}

.quick-link-card::after,
.service-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--german-black) 33%, var(--german-red) 33%, var(--german-red) 66%, var(--german-gold) 66%);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.quick-link-card:hover::after,
.service-card:hover::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Enhanced Section Backgrounds */
.services-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 50%, #f8f9fa 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.services-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 1px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(221, 0, 0, 0.2), transparent);
}

/* Smooth Scrolling Improvements */
html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 80px;
}

/* Better Focus States for Accessibility */
a:focus-visible,
button:focus-visible,
.btn:focus-visible {
    outline: 3px solid var(--german-gold);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Loading Animation for Images */
img {
    opacity: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

img[loading="lazy"] {
    opacity: 0;
}

img[loading="lazy"].loaded,
img:not([loading="lazy"]) {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Enhanced Navigation Active State */
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--german-gold) !important;
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--german-gold) !important;
}

/* Mobile Touch Improvements */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
    .btn:hover,
    .service-card:hover,
    .quick-link-card:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
    
    .btn:active,
    .service-card:active,
    .quick-link-card:active {
        transform: scale(0.98);
    }
}

/* Print Styles */
@media print {
    .navbar,
    .footer,
    .back-to-top,
    .whatsapp-float,
    .translate-float {
        display: none !important;
    }
    
    body {
        background: white !important;
        color: black !important;
    }
    
    section {
        break-inside: avoid;
        page-break-inside: avoid;
    }
}

/* Reduced Motion for Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    }
    
    html {
        scroll-behavior: auto;
    }
}

/* High Contrast Mode Support */
@media (forced-colors: active) {
    .btn-primary {
        border: 2px solid currentColor;
    }
    
    .footer {
        border-top: 3px solid currentColor;
    }
}