/* =========================================================
   DesertGate Ventures — main.css
   ========================================================= */

:root{
  /* Palette pulled from the Desert Gate Ventures logo: deep black wordmark + warm gold arch */
  --vip-primary: #16130E;            /* near-black, brand ink */
  --vip-primary-dark: #0A0806;       /* deepest black, used for dark sections/footer */
  --vip-primary-light: #FBF3DE;      /* soft cream/gold tint for hovers & panels */
  --vip-accent: #C79A2B;             /* core gold */
  --vip-accent-dark: #A87C1A;        /* deeper gold for hover states */
  --vip-gold-light: #F1D488;         /* light gold, gradient highlight */
  --vip-gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #F1D488 0%, #C79A2B 55%, #8A6415 100%);
  --vip-ink: #1C1A17;
  --vip-ink-soft: #6B6357;
  --vip-border: #E9E2D2;
  --vip-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --vip-bg-tint: #FBF9F4;
  --vip-radius: 14px;
  --vip-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(28,26,23,0.08);
  --vip-shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(28,26,23,0.18);
  --vip-container: 1240px;
  --vip-font: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, sans-serif;
}

*, *::before, *::after{ box-sizing: border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family: var(--vip-font);
  color: var(--vip-ink);
  background: var(--vip-bg);
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img{ max-width:100%; height:auto; display:block; }
a{ color: var(--vip-accent-dark); text-decoration:none; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{ line-height:1.2; margin:0 0 .5em; font-weight:700; }
.screen-reader-text{ position:absolute !important; clip:rect(1px,1px,1px,1px); overflow:hidden; height:1px; width:1px; }
.skip-link{ position:absolute; left:-999px; top:0; background:#fff; padding:10px 16px; z-index:9999;}
.skip-link:focus{ left:10px; top:10px; }

.vip-container{ max-width: var(--vip-container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }

/* Buttons */
.vip-btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
  padding:12px 22px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:600; font-size:15px;
  border:2px solid transparent; cursor:pointer; transition:.2s ease; white-space:nowrap;
}
.vip-btn--primary{ background: var(--vip-accent); color:#fff; }
.vip-btn--primary:hover{ background: var(--vip-accent-dark); color:#fff; }
.vip-btn--outline{ border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); color:#fff; }
.vip-btn--outline:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.12); color:#fff; }
.vip-btn--light{ background:#fff; color: var(--vip-primary); }
.vip-btn--light:hover{ background: var(--vip-primary-light); color: var(--vip-primary-dark); }
.vip-btn--lg{ padding:14px 28px; font-size:16px; }
.vip-btn--block{ width:100%; }

/* =========================================================
   TOP BAR
   ========================================================= */
.vip-topbar{ background: var(--vip-primary-dark); color:#fff; font-size:13px; }
.vip-topbar__inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; padding:8px 24px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.vip-topbar__message{ margin:0; opacity:.95; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; }
.vip-topbar__right{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.vip-topbar__right a{ color:#fff; opacity:.9; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.vip-topbar__right a:hover{ opacity:1; text-decoration:underline; }
.vip-topbar__social a{ margin-left:10px; color:#fff; }
.vip-topbar__menu{ display:flex; gap:14px; }

/* =========================================================
   HEADER + PRIMARY ICON MENU  (the deliverable)
   ========================================================= */
.vip-header{ position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100; background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid var(--vip-border); transition: box-shadow .2s; }
.vip-header.is-scrolled{ box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(16,24,40,.08); }
.vip-header__inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:28px; padding:14px 24px; }
.vip-header__brand{ flex-shrink:0; }
.vip-header__logo-text{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:22px; font-weight:800; color: var(--vip-primary); }
.vip-header__logo-text i{ color: var(--vip-accent); }
.custom-logo-link img{ max-height:48px; width:auto; }
.vip-header__logo-img-link{ display:block; }
.vip-header__logo-img{ height:44px; width:auto; display:block; }
.vip-footer__logo{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:14px;}
.vip-footer__logo img{height:34px;width:auto;display:block;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);}

.vip-nav{ flex:1; display:flex; justify-content:center; }
.vip-menu{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:4px; position:relative; }

.vip-nav-link{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  padding:12px 14px; border-radius:10px; color: var(--vip-ink);
  font-weight:600; font-size:15px; white-space:nowrap;
}
.vip-nav-link:hover, .current-menu-item > .vip-nav-link{ background: var(--vip-primary-light); color: var(--vip-accent-dark); }
.vip-menu-icon{ font-size:15px; color: var(--vip-accent); width:1.1em; text-align:center; flex-shrink:0; }
.vip-menu-icon--img{ width:18px; height:18px; object-fit:contain; border-radius:4px; }
.vip-caret{ width:7px; height:7px; border-right:2px solid currentColor; border-bottom:2px solid currentColor; transform:rotate(45deg); margin-left:2px; transition:.2s; }

/* Level-1 dropdown */
.vip-submenu{
  display:none; position:absolute; top:100%; left:0; min-width:260px;
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--vip-border); border-radius:12px;
  box-shadow: var(--vip-shadow-lg); padding:10px; z-index:50;
}
.menu-item-has-children{ position:relative; }
.menu-item-has-children:hover > .vip-submenu{ display:block; }
.menu-item-has-children:hover > .vip-nav-link .vip-caret{ transform:rotate(225deg); }

.vip-submenu .vip-nav-link{ padding:10px 12px; border-radius:8px; font-weight:500; }
.vip-submenu li{ position:relative; }

/* Level-2 flyout (submenu of a submenu) */
.vip-submenu--flyout{ top:-10px; left:100%; margin-left:6px; }

.vip-header__actions{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; flex-shrink:0; }
.vip-icon-btn{ background:none; border:none; font-size:17px; color: var(--vip-ink-soft); cursor:pointer; width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.vip-icon-btn:hover{ background: var(--vip-bg-tint); color: var(--vip-primary); }

.vip-menu-toggle{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:8px; }
.vip-menu-toggle span{ width:24px; height:2px; background: var(--vip-ink); border-radius:2px; }

.vip-search-panel{ border-top:1px solid var(--vip-border); background:#fff; }
.vip-search-panel[hidden]{ display:none; }
.vip-search-form{ display:flex; gap:8px; max-width:600px; margin:0 auto; padding:14px 24px; }
.vip-search-form__input{ flex:1; padding:10px 14px; border-radius:999px; border:1px solid var(--vip-border); font-family:inherit; }

/* Breadcrumbs */
.vip-breadcrumbs{ background: var(--vip-bg-tint); font-size:13px; color: var(--vip-ink-soft); padding:10px 0; }
.vip-breadcrumbs a{ color: var(--vip-ink-soft); }
.vip-breadcrumbs .current{ color: var(--vip-ink); font-weight:600; }

/* =========================================================
   HERO
   ========================================================= */
.vip-hero{ background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(199,154,43,0.35) 0%, rgba(199,154,43,0) 45%), linear-gradient(135deg, var(--vip-primary) 0%, var(--vip-primary-dark) 100%); color:#fff; padding:64px 0; }
.vip-hero__inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr .8fr; gap:48px; align-items:start; }
.vip-eyebrow{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; background:rgba(255,255,255,.14); padding:6px 14px; border-radius:999px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:16px; }
.vip-eyebrow--dark{ background: var(--vip-primary-light); color: var(--vip-accent-dark); }
.vip-hero h1{ font-size:44px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.vip-hero p{ font-size:17px; opacity:.92; max-width:520px; margin-bottom:28px; }
.vip-hero__actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:36px; }
.vip-hero__trust{ display:flex; gap:36px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.vip-hero__trust strong{ display:block; font-size:26px; }
.vip-hero__trust span{ font-size:13px; opacity:.85; }

.vip-hero__form{ background:#fff; border-radius:var(--vip-radius); padding:26px; box-shadow: var(--vip-shadow-lg); color: var(--vip-ink); }
.vip-hero__form h3{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.vip-hero__form form{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px; }
.vip-hero__form label{ font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color: var(--vip-ink-soft); display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.vip-hero__form input, .vip-hero__form select{ padding:11px 12px; border:1px solid var(--vip-border); border-radius:8px; font-family:inherit; font-size:15px; }
.vip-form-note{ font-size:12px; color: var(--vip-ink-soft); text-align:center; margin:4px 0 0; }

/* =========================================================
   ESSENTIALS STRIP
   ========================================================= */
.vip-essentials{ background:#fff; border-bottom:1px solid var(--vip-border); }
.vip-essentials__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap:0; }
.vip-essential{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; gap:8px; padding:22px 8px; text-align:center; color: var(--vip-ink); border-right:1px solid var(--vip-border); font-size:13px; font-weight:600; }
.vip-essential:last-child{ border-right:none; }
.vip-essential i{ font-size:22px; color: var(--vip-accent-dark); }
.vip-essential:hover{ background: var(--vip-bg-tint); color: var(--vip-accent-dark); }

/* =========================================================
   ABOUT US
   ========================================================= */
.vip-about__inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: .85fr 1.15fr; gap:56px; align-items:center; }
.vip-about__media{ position:relative; }
.vip-about__media-frame{
  border-radius: var(--vip-radius); overflow:hidden; background: var(--vip-gradient-gold);
  padding:48px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; box-shadow: var(--vip-shadow-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.vip-about__media-frame img{ max-width:70%; }
.vip-about__logo-fallback{ filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.25)); }
.vip-about__media-frame--photo{ padding:0; }
.vip-about__media-frame--photo img{ max-width:100%; width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.vip-about__badge{
  position:absolute; bottom:-22px; left:24px; background: var(--vip-primary); color:#fff;
  border-radius: 12px; padding:16px 20px; box-shadow: var(--vip-shadow-lg); min-width:180px;
}
.vip-about__badge strong{ display:block; font-size:26px; color: var(--vip-gold-light); }
.vip-about__badge span{ font-size:12px; opacity:.85; }
.vip-about__content p{ color: var(--vip-ink-soft); font-size:16px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.vip-about__list{ display:grid; gap:12px; margin-bottom:28px; }
.vip-about__list li{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; }
.vip-about__list i{ color: var(--vip-accent-dark); }

/* =========================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================= */
.vip-faq__inner{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: .8fr 1.2fr; gap:48px; align-items:start; }
.vip-faq__head p{ color: var(--vip-ink-soft); font-size:15px; }
.vip-faq__list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; }
.vip-faq__item{
  background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--vip-border); border-radius:12px; overflow:hidden;
}
.vip-faq__item summary{
  list-style:none; cursor:pointer; padding:18px 20px; display:flex; align-items:center;
  justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; font-weight:700; font-size:15px; color: var(--vip-ink);
}
.vip-faq__item summary::-webkit-details-marker{ display:none; }
.vip-faq__icon{ color: var(--vip-accent-dark); transition: transform .2s; flex-shrink:0; }
.vip-faq__item[open] .vip-faq__icon{ transform: rotate(45deg); }
.vip-faq__answer{ padding:0 20px 20px; color: var(--vip-ink-soft); font-size:14.5px; }
.vip-faq__answer p{ margin:0; }

/* =========================================================
   SECTIONS (generic)
   ========================================================= */
.vip-section{ padding:64px 0; }
.vip-section--tint{ background: var(--vip-bg-tint); }
.vip-section--dark{ background: var(--vip-ink); color:#fff; }
.vip-section__title{ font-size:30px; text-align:center; margin-bottom:36px; }
.vip-section__title--light{ color:#fff; }
.vip-section__head{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:28px; }
.vip-section__head .vip-section__title{ margin:0; text-align:left; }
.vip-link{ font-weight:600; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }

/* Why cards */
.vip-why-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap:22px; }
.vip-why-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--vip-border); border-radius: var(--vip-radius); padding:28px 22px; text-align:center; box-shadow: var(--vip-shadow); }
.vip-why-card i{ font-size:30px; color: var(--vip-accent); margin-bottom:14px; }
.vip-why-card h3{ font-size:17px; }
.vip-why-card p{ color: var(--vip-ink-soft); font-size:14px; margin:0; }

/* Countries */
.vip-country-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap:18px; }
.vip-country-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--vip-border); border-radius: var(--vip-radius); overflow:hidden; text-align:center; color: var(--vip-ink); transition:.2s; }
.vip-country-card:hover{ box-shadow: var(--vip-shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.vip-country-card__img{ height:120px; background: var(--vip-primary-light); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:32px; color: var(--vip-accent-dark); overflow:hidden; }
.vip-country-card__img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.vip-country-card h3{ font-size:15px; margin:12px; }

/* Universities */
.vip-uni-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap:22px; }
.vip-uni-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--vip-border); border-radius: var(--vip-radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow: var(--vip-shadow); }
.vip-uni-card__img{ position:relative; height:150px; background: var(--vip-bg-tint); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:34px; color: var(--vip-accent-dark); }
.vip-uni-card__img img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.vip-uni-card__rank{ position:absolute; top:10px; right:10px; background: var(--vip-accent); color:#fff; font-size:12px; font-weight:700; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:999px; }
.vip-uni-card h3{ font-size:16px; margin:16px; }

/* Services */
.vip-service-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap:22px; margin:36px 0; }
.vip-service-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--vip-border); border-radius: var(--vip-radius); padding:26px; box-shadow: var(--vip-shadow); }
.vip-service-card__icon{ width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; background: var(--vip-primary-light); color: var(--vip-primary); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:22px; margin-bottom:16px; }
.vip-service-card h3{ font-size:17px; }
.vip-service-card > div{ color: var(--vip-ink-soft); font-size:14px; }

/* Locations */
.vip-location-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap:20px; margin:36px 0; }
.vip-location-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--vip-border); border-radius: var(--vip-radius); padding:24px; box-shadow: var(--vip-shadow); }
.vip-location-card h3{ font-size:17px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; color: var(--vip-accent-dark); }
.vip-location-card p{ font-size:14px; color: var(--vip-ink-soft); margin:6px 0; }
.vip-location-card__hours{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.vip-location-card__hours i{ color: var(--vip-accent); }

/* Testimonials */
.vip-testimonial-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap:22px; }
.vip-testimonial{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.06); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); border-radius: var(--vip-radius); padding:26px; margin:0; }
.vip-testimonial i{ color: var(--vip-accent); font-size:20px; margin-bottom:12px; }
.vip-testimonial p{ font-size:15px; opacity:.9; }
.vip-testimonial footer{ margin-top:14px; font-size:13px; opacity:.7; }

/* Stats row (About) */
.vip-stats-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px; margin-bottom:40px; }
.vip-stat{ background: var(--vip-primary-light); border-radius: var(--vip-radius); padding:24px; text-align:center; }
.vip-stat strong{ display:block; font-size:28px; color: var(--vip-accent-dark); }
.vip-stat span{ font-size:13px; color: var(--vip-ink-soft); }

/* Blog / cards */
.vip-blog-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap:24px; margin:24px 0 40px; }
.vip-card{ background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--vip-border); border-radius: var(--vip-radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow: var(--vip-shadow); }
.vip-card__thumb{ position:relative; display:block; height:180px; background: var(--vip-bg-tint); overflow:hidden; }
.vip-card__thumb img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.vip-card__thumb-fallback{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; height:100%; font-size:28px; color: var(--vip-border); }
.vip-card__badge{ position:absolute; bottom:10px; left:10px; background:rgba(16,24,40,.75); color:#fff; font-size:11px; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:999px; }
.vip-card__body{ padding:20px; }
.vip-card__title{ font-size:17px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.vip-card__title a{ color: var(--vip-ink); }
.vip-card__excerpt{ font-size:14px; color: var(--vip-ink-soft); margin-bottom:12px; }
.vip-card__link{ font-weight:600; font-size:14px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }

/* CTA band */
.vip-cta-band{ background: var(--vip-accent); color:#fff; padding:44px 0; }
.vip-cta-band__inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.vip-cta-band h2{ margin:0; font-size:24px; max-width:600px; }

.vip-footer__cta{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap; background: var(--vip-primary); color:#fff; border-radius: var(--vip-radius); padding:30px; margin:36px 0; }
.vip-footer__cta h3{ margin:0 0 4px; font-size:20px; }
.vip-footer__cta p{ margin:0; opacity:.9; }

/* =========================================================
   MAIN / PAGE CONTENT
   ========================================================= */
.vip-main{ padding:40px 0 60px; }
.vip-main--with-sidebar{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr; gap:40px; align-items:start; }
.vip-page-title{ font-size:32px; }
.vip-page-lead{ color: var(--vip-ink-soft); max-width:640px; }
.vip-hero-mini{ margin-bottom:30px; }
.vip-page-thumb{ border-radius: var(--vip-radius); overflow:hidden; margin:20px 0; }
.vip-page-content{ font-size:16px; color: var(--vip-ink); }
.vip-page-content h2{ margin-top:1.6em; }
.vip-single__meta{ display:flex; gap:18px; color: var(--vip-ink-soft); font-size:14px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.vip-single__meta span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; }
.vip-sidebar .widget{ background: var(--vip-bg-tint); border-radius: var(--vip-radius); padding:22px; margin-bottom:20px; }
.widget-title{ font-size:16px; margin-bottom:12px; }

/* =========================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
.vip-footer{ background: var(--vip-ink); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); padding:0 0 24px; }
.vip-footer__grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:28px; padding:20px 0 36px; border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.vip-footer__col p{ font-size:14px; }
.vip-footer__col ul li{ margin-bottom:10px; }
.vip-footer__col a{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size:14px; }
.vip-footer__col a:hover{ color:#fff; }
.vip-footer__col--brand .vip-header__logo-text{ color:#fff; }
.vip-footer__social a{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); margin-right:8px; margin-top:12px; }
.vip-footer__bottom{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding-top:20px; font-size:13px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px; }
.vip-footer__legal{ display:flex; gap:16px; }
.vip-footer__legal a{ color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-size:13px; }

/* =========================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================= */
@media (max-width: 1100px){
  .vip-why-grid, .vip-testimonial-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .vip-country-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .vip-uni-grid, .vip-service-grid, .vip-location-grid, .vip-blog-grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .vip-essentials__grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .vip-footer__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px){
  .vip-hero__inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vip-main--with-sidebar{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vip-about__inner, .vip-faq__inner{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vip-about__media{ margin-bottom:36px; }

  /* Tighten the header's side padding on mobile so the hamburger sits
     close to the true edge instead of leaving a visible gap of empty
     white space between it and the edge of the screen. */
  .vip-header__inner{ padding-left:14px; padding-right:14px; }

  .vip-menu-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .vip-nav{
    position:fixed; top:0; right:-100%; width:min(340px, 90vw); height:100vh;
    background:#fff; flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; padding:80px 20px 20px;
    transition: right .3s ease; box-shadow: var(--vip-shadow-lg); overflow-y:auto; z-index:9999;
  }
  .vip-nav.is-open{ right:0; }
  .vip-nav__close{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px;
    width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--vip-bg-tint); border:none; color:var(--vip-ink);
    font-size:16px; cursor:pointer;
  }
  .vip-nav__close:hover{ background:var(--vip-accent); color:#fff; }
  .vip-menu{ flex-direction:column; align-items:stretch; width:100%; }
  /* All submenu variants (dropdown / flyout / mega) collapse to a single
     stacked accordion on mobile — one rule set, so there is no risk of
     two conflicting mobile rules fighting over which one "wins". */
  .vip-menu .vip-submenu{
    display:none !important;
    position:static !important;
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
    width:100% !important;
    max-width:none !important;
    min-width:0 !important;
    box-shadow:none !important;
    border:none !important;
    border-radius:0 !important;
    background:transparent !important;
    transform:none !important;
    padding:4px 0 4px 14px !important;
    margin:2px 0 0 !important;
    gap:4px !important;
  }
  .vip-menu .menu-item-has-children.is-expanded > .vip-submenu{
    display:flex !important;
    flex-direction:column;
  }
  /* Top-level links keep the caret pinned to the right edge; nested
     submenu links align icon + text normally instead of being
     stretched apart by justify-content:space-between. */
  .vip-menu .vip-nav-link{ width:100%; }
  .vip-menu > li > .vip-nav-link{ justify-content:space-between; }
  .vip-menu .vip-submenu .vip-nav-link{ justify-content:flex-start; }
  .vip-menu .vip-caret{ transition:transform .2s ease; }
  .vip-menu .menu-item-has-children.is-expanded > .vip-nav-link .vip-caret{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
  /* Below 768px: the header-bar CTA is hidden — it's still reachable
     inside the open mobile panel (.vip-nav__mobile-extra). Shown again,
     compact, from 768px up — see the 768–1230px rule further down. */
  .vip-header__cta{ display:none; }
  .vip-header__actions{ gap:6px; }

  /* Mobile-only panel: CTA + Visa Tools + social links, shown inside
     the slide-out menu (their desktop versions live outside <nav>
     and are hidden below 900px). */
  .vip-nav__mobile-extra{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:14px;
    width:100%; margin-top:18px; padding-top:18px;
    border-top:1px solid var(--vip-border);
  }
  .vip-nav__mobile-cta{ width:100%; justify-content:center; text-align:center; }
  .vip-nav__mobile-tools{
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px;
    background:var(--vip-bg-tint); border-radius:12px; padding:12px 14px;
  }
  .vip-nav__mobile-tools-label{ font-weight:700; font-size:13px; color:var(--vip-ink); margin-bottom:2px; }
  .vip-nav__mobile-tools a{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-size:14px;
    color:var(--vip-ink); text-decoration:none; padding:6px 0;
  }
  .vip-nav__mobile-tools a i{ color:var(--vip-accent); width:1.1em; text-align:center; }
  .vip-nav__mobile-social{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .vip-nav__mobile-social a{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--vip-bg-tint); color:var(--vip-ink);
  }
  .vip-nav__mobile-social a:hover{ background:var(--vip-accent); color:#fff; }
}
@media (min-width:901px){
  .vip-nav__mobile-extra{ display:none; }
  .vip-nav__close{ display:none; }
}

/* Hamburger → X when the mobile panel is open (no extra JS needed —
   keys off the same aria-expanded the toggle already sets). */
.vip-menu-toggle span{ transition:transform .25s ease, opacity .2s ease; transform-origin:center; }
.vip-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.vip-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.vip-menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Header layout: 991px–1230px is wide enough to stay desktop-style
   (mobile layout kicks in at 900px) but too narrow for full-size menu
   spacing — brand + 7 menu items + Visa Tools + CTA button were
   crowding/overlapping in this range. Tighten spacing so everything
   fits without wrapping or clipping. */
.vip-nav{ min-width:0; }

/* 768px–900px: still mobile/hamburger layout, but the header-bar CTA
   is shown here (compact) per client request — hidden again below
   768px, where it's only reachable inside the open mobile panel. */
@media (min-width:768px) and (max-width:900px){
  .vip-header__cta{
    display:inline-flex; padding:8px 12px; font-size:12px;
    white-space:nowrap; border-radius:8px;
  }
  .vip-header__actions{ gap:8px; }
}

@media (min-width:901px) and (max-width:1230px){
  .vip-header__inner{ gap:14px; }
  .vip-menu{ gap:0; }
  .vip-nav-link{ padding:10px 8px; font-size:13.5px; gap:6px; }
  .vip-header__actions{ gap:6px; }
  .dgbv-header-tools__toggle{ padding:8px 10px; font-size:13px; }
  .vip-header__cta{ padding:10px 14px; font-size:13px; white-space:nowrap; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px){
  .vip-hero h1{ font-size:32px; }
  .vip-essentials__grid{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .vip-country-grid, .vip-why-grid, .vip-testimonial-grid, .vip-uni-grid, .vip-service-grid, .vip-location-grid, .vip-blog-grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vip-footer__grid{ grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .vip-stats-row{ grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
}

/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM SERVICES / COUNTRIES / SINGLE CPT EXPERIENCE
   ========================================================= */
.vip-listing-hero{background:radial-gradient(circle at 78% 25%,rgba(199,154,43,.30),transparent 28%),linear-gradient(120deg,#100d09 0%,#211a10 58%,#0a0806 100%);color:#fff;padding:88px 0;overflow:hidden}.vip-listing-hero__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;align-items:center;gap:70px}.vip-listing-hero h1{font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,66px);letter-spacing:-2px;max-width:760px;margin-bottom:22px}.vip-listing-hero h1 em{font-style:normal;color:var(--vip-gold-light)}.vip-listing-hero p{font-size:18px;line-height:1.75;max-width:650px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);margin-bottom:28px}.vip-cpt-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}.vip-text-link{color:#fff;font-weight:700}.vip-text-link i{margin-left:5px;color:var(--vip-gold-light)}
.vip-listing-orbit{height:390px;position:relative;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(241,212,136,.20);background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(199,154,43,.16),rgba(255,255,255,.02) 48%,transparent 49%);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center}.vip-listing-orbit:before,.vip-listing-orbit:after{content:"";position:absolute;border:1px solid rgba(241,212,136,.15);border-radius:50%;inset:12%;}.vip-listing-orbit:after{inset:27%}.vip-orbit-center{width:126px;height:126px;border-radius:34px;background:var(--vip-gradient-gold);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:46px;color:#17120b;box-shadow:0 25px 70px rgba(199,154,43,.28);z-index:2}.vip-orbit-chip{position:absolute;background:#fff;color:var(--vip-ink);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);padding:12px 16px;border-radius:999px;box-shadow:0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.20);font-weight:700;font-size:13px}.vip-orbit-chip i{color:var(--vip-accent-dark);margin-right:6px}.chip-1{top:7%;left:14%}.chip-2{top:20%;right:3%}.chip-3{bottom:12%;right:10%}.chip-4{bottom:8%;left:8%}
.vip-listing-hero--countries{background:radial-gradient(circle at 78% 20%,rgba(199,154,43,.34),transparent 30%),linear-gradient(120deg,#0d0b08,#1b1710 58%,#080705)}.vip-world-card{height:360px;border-radius:40px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%,rgba(241,212,136,.23),transparent 43%),rgba(255,255,255,.035);border:1px solid rgba(241,212,136,.2);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}.vip-world-card>i{font-size:190px;color:rgba(241,212,136,.72);filter:drop-shadow(0 20px 40px rgba(199,154,43,.2))}.vip-world-card span{font-size:13px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
.vip-section__title--left{text-align:left!important;margin-bottom:0}.vip-count-badge{background:var(--vip-primary-light);border:1px solid var(--vip-border);padding:8px 14px;border-radius:999px;color:var(--vip-accent-dark);font-weight:700;font-size:13px}.vip-service-grid--featured{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);margin-top:34px}.vip-service-card--premium{padding:0;overflow:hidden;display:flex;flex-direction:column;color:var(--vip-ink);transition:.28s;border-radius:20px}.vip-service-card--premium:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:0 25px 60px rgba(28,26,23,.14);border-color:rgba(199,154,43,.45)}.vip-service-card__image{height:190px;overflow:hidden}.vip-service-card__image img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:.5s}.vip-service-card--premium:hover .vip-service-card__image img{transform:scale(1.05)}.vip-service-card__body{padding:24px;position:relative}.vip-service-card__body .vip-service-card__icon{margin-top:-52px;position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow)}.vip-card-kicker{text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1.4px;font-size:10px;font-weight:800;color:var(--vip-accent-dark)}.vip-service-card--premium h3,.vip-country-card--premium h3{font-size:21px;margin:8px 0}.vip-service-card--premium p,.vip-country-card--premium p{font-size:14px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);margin:0 0 18px}.vip-card__link{font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:var(--vip-accent-dark);display:inline-flex;gap:7px;align-items:center}.vip-card__link i{transition:.2s}.vip-service-card:hover .vip-card__link i,.vip-country-card:hover .vip-card__link i{transform:translateX(4px)}
.vip-country-grid--large{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px}.vip-country-card--premium{text-align:left;display:block}.vip-country-card--premium .vip-country-card__img{height:235px;position:relative}.vip-country-card--premium .vip-country-card__img img{transition:.5s}.vip-country-card--premium:hover .vip-country-card__img img{transform:scale(1.06)}.vip-country-card__body{padding:22px}.vip-country-arrow{position:absolute;right:14px;bottom:14px;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:#fff;color:var(--vip-accent-dark);box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow)}.vip-country-placeholder,.vip-cpt-placeholder{width:100%;height:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fbf3de,#eee2c1);font-size:64px;color:var(--vip-accent-dark)}.vip-empty-state{grid-column:1/-1;text-align:center;border:1px dashed var(--vip-border);padding:70px 20px;border-radius:20px;background:var(--vip-bg-tint)}.vip-empty-state i{font-size:44px;color:var(--vip-accent);margin-bottom:12px}.vip-empty-state p{color:var(--vip-ink-soft)}
.vip-process-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:18px}.vip-process-grid>div{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:18px;padding:24px;position:relative}.vip-section--tint .vip-process-grid>div{background:#fff}.vip-process-grid b{font-size:30px;color:var(--vip-accent);font-weight:800}.vip-process-grid h3{font-size:17px;margin-top:12px}.vip-process-grid p{font-size:14px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);margin:0}.vip-feature-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px}.vip-feature-grid>div{padding:28px;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:18px;background:#fff}.vip-feature-grid i{font-size:27px;color:var(--vip-accent);margin-bottom:16px}.vip-feature-grid h3{font-size:18px}.vip-feature-grid p{font-size:14px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);margin:0}.vip-cta-banner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px}.vip-cta-banner h2{font-size:34px;margin-bottom:8px}.vip-cta-banner p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin:0}.vip-section--dark .vip-eyebrow{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
.vip-cpt-hero{background:radial-gradient(circle at 82% 15%,rgba(199,154,43,.32),transparent 30%),linear-gradient(135deg,#17130e,#080706);color:#fff;padding:70px 0}.vip-cpt-hero__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;align-items:center;gap:64px}.vip-cpt-hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,5vw,62px);letter-spacing:-1.5px;margin-bottom:16px}.vip-cpt-hero p{font-size:17px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.76);max-width:650px;margin-bottom:26px}.vip-cpt-hero__media{height:400px;border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(0,0,0,.28);position:relative}.vip-cpt-hero__media>img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}.vip-cpt-hero__media--country:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 45%,rgba(0,0,0,.35))}.vip-country-float{position:absolute;z-index:2;bottom:20px;left:20px;right:20px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);color:var(--vip-ink);padding:14px 18px;border-radius:14px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-weight:800}.vip-country-float i{color:var(--vip-accent-dark)}.vip-content-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 350px;gap:60px;align-items:start}.vip-rich-content{font-size:16px}.vip-rich-content h2{font-size:32px;margin-bottom:24px}.vip-rich-content h3{font-size:22px;margin-top:30px}.vip-rich-content p,.vip-rich-content li{color:var(--vip-ink-soft)}.vip-rich-content ul{list-style:disc;padding-left:20px}.vip-cpt-sidebar{position:relative}.vip-sticky-card{position:sticky;top:110px;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:20px;padding:26px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow-lg)}.vip-sticky-card h3{font-size:23px}.vip-sticky-card p{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-size:14px}.vip-mini-points{display:grid;gap:10px;margin-top:18px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid var(--vip-border)}.vip-mini-points span{font-size:13px;font-weight:700}.vip-mini-points i{color:var(--vip-accent);margin-right:7px}.vip-location-layout{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px}.vip-location-contact{display:grid;gap:10px}.vip-location-contact span,.vip-location-contact a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:flex-start}.vip-location-contact i{color:var(--vip-gold-light);width:18px;text-align:center;margin-top:4px}.vip-map{min-height:380px;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--vip-border)}.vip-map iframe{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:380px;border:0}
@media(max-width:991px){.vip-listing-hero__inner,.vip-cpt-hero__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:42px}.vip-listing-orbit,.vip-world-card{max-width:600px;margin:auto;width:100%}.vip-service-grid--featured,.vip-country-grid--large{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.vip-process-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}.vip-content-layout,.vip-location-layout{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vip-cpt-sidebar{order:2}.vip-sticky-card{position:relative;top:auto}.vip-location-layout .vip-map{order:2}.vip-cpt-hero__media{height:340px}.vip-feature-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media(max-width:640px){.vip-listing-hero,.vip-cpt-hero{padding:55px 0}.vip-listing-hero h1{font-size:40px}.vip-listing-hero p{font-size:16px}.vip-listing-orbit{height:300px}.vip-orbit-center{width:95px;height:95px;font-size:35px}.vip-orbit-chip{font-size:11px;padding:9px 11px}.vip-service-grid--featured,.vip-country-grid--large,.vip-process-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vip-section__head{align-items:flex-start;gap:15px;flex-direction:column}.vip-cta-banner{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}.vip-cta-banner h2{font-size:28px}.vip-cpt-hero__media{height:280px}.vip-cpt-hero h1{font-size:39px}.vip-country-card--premium .vip-country-card__img{height:210px}}

/* =========================================================
   DGBV PAGE BANNERS / DYNAMIC CONTENT
   ========================================================= */
.dgbv-page-banner{
  position:relative; color:#fff; display:flex; align-items:center;
  background-size:cover; background-position:center; overflow:hidden;
}
.dgbv-page-banner__inner{width:100%;padding:56px 20px;}
.dgbv-page-banner__content{max-width:820px;}
.dgbv-page-banner h1{font-size:44px;line-height:1.12;margin:0 0 12px;color:#fff;}
.dgbv-page-banner p{font-size:17px;max-width:700px;margin:0 0 18px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);}
.dgbv-page-banner .vip-breadcrumbs{margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;font-size:14px;}
.dgbv-page-banner .vip-breadcrumbs a{color:#fff;text-decoration:none;}
.dgbv-page-banner .vip-breadcrumbs .current{color:#fff;font-weight:700;}
.vip-cpt-hero .vip-breadcrumbs,.vip-listing-hero .vip-breadcrumbs{margin-bottom:18px;}
.vip-cpt-hero .vip-breadcrumbs a,.vip-listing-hero .vip-breadcrumbs a{color:#fff;}
.vip-cpt-hero .vip-breadcrumbs,.vip-listing-hero .vip-breadcrumbs{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-size:14px;}
.vip-hero--image{background-color:var(--vip-primary);background-size:cover;background-position:center;}
.vip-hero--image .vip-breadcrumbs{margin-bottom:14px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);}
.vip-hero--image .vip-breadcrumbs a{color:#fff;}
.dgbv-vm-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px;}
.dgbv-vm-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:var(--vip-radius);padding:30px;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow);}
.dgbv-vm-card i{font-size:30px;color:var(--vip-accent-dark);margin-bottom:14px;}
.dgbv-vm-card h3{margin:0 0 10px;}
.dgbv-vm-card p{margin:0;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);line-height:1.75;}
.dgbv-contact-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr;gap:48px;align-items:start;}
.dgbv-contact-section{background:#fff;}
.dgbv-contact-section> .vip-container>div:first-child p{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;}
.dgbv-contact-details{display:grid;gap:12px;margin-top:24px;}
.dgbv-contact-details a{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:center;color:var(--vip-ink);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;}
.dgbv-contact-details i{width:34px;height:34px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;background:var(--vip-primary-light);color:var(--vip-accent-dark);}
@media(max-width:768px){
 .dgbv-page-banner h1{font-size:32px}.dgbv-page-banner__inner{padding:42px 20px}
 .dgbv-vm-grid,.dgbv-contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
}

/* Menu item images - available independently on parent and submenu items. */
.vip-menu-icon--img{width:34px;height:34px;min-width:34px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:8px;display:inline-block;vertical-align:middle;margin-right:8px;box-shadow:0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,.10)}
.vip-submenu .vip-menu-icon--img{width:30px;height:30px;min-width:30px;border-radius:7px}
.dgbv-contact-details__item{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--vip-ink);font-weight:700}
.dgbv-contact-details__item i{width:34px;height:34px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;background:var(--vip-primary-light);color:var(--vip-accent-dark);flex:0 0 34px}


/* FAQ image */
.dgbv-faq__image{margin-bottom:24px;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(8,24,45,.10);background:#fff;}
.dgbv-faq__image img{display:block;width:100%;height:280px;object-fit:cover;}
@media (max-width: 768px){.dgbv-faq__image img{height:220px;}.vip-faq__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;}}

/* Dynamic University Rankings */
.dgbv-university-intro{padding:48px 0 28px;max-width:900px}.dgbv-eyebrow{display:inline-block;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.12em;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;color:var(--vip-accent);margin-bottom:8px}.dgbv-university-intro h1{margin:0 0 14px;font-size:clamp(32px,4vw,48px)}.dgbv-rich-intro{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-size:16px;line-height:1.8}.dgbv-rich-intro p:last-child{margin-bottom:0}
.dgbv-university-filters{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr auto auto;gap:12px;align-items:end;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:18px;padding:18px;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow);margin:10px 0 22px}.dgbv-university-filters label{display:block}.dgbv-university-filters label span{display:block;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 6px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft)}.dgbv-university-filters input,.dgbv-university-filters select{width:100%;height:46px;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:10px;padding:0 12px;background:#fff}.dgbv-university-filters .dgbv-btn{height:46px;border:0;white-space:nowrap}.dgbv-university-reset{height:46px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:0 8px;font-size:13px;font-weight:700}
.dgbv-university-results-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;gap:16px;align-items:center;padding:12px 2px 16px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-size:14px}.dgbv-university-results-head strong{color:var(--vip-ink)}.dgbv-university-results-head span{background:var(--vip-primary-light);color:var(--vip-primary);border-radius:999px;padding:7px 12px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700}
.dgbv-university-list{display:grid;gap:12px}.dgbv-university-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:90px 90px minmax(0,1fr) auto;gap:20px;align-items:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:16px;padding:16px 18px;box-shadow:0 5px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.04);transition:.2s}.dgbv-university-row:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow)}.dgbv-university-rank{font-size:22px;font-weight:800;color:var(--vip-primary);text-align:center}.dgbv-university-rank small{display:block;font-size:10px;line-height:1.4;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase}.dgbv-university-logo{height:76px;width:76px;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:12px;background:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;color:var(--vip-accent);font-size:28px}.dgbv-university-logo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain}.dgbv-university-info h2{font-size:19px;margin:0 0 7px}.dgbv-university-info h2 a{color:var(--vip-ink)}.dgbv-university-info p{margin:0 0 7px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-size:13px}.dgbv-university-info>div{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-size:13px;line-height:1.6}.dgbv-university-info .excerpt-more{display:none}.dgbv-university-details{font-size:13px;font-weight:800;color:var(--vip-primary);white-space:nowrap}.dgbv-university-empty{padding:50px 20px;text-align:center;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:16px}.dgbv-university-pagination{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:7px;padding:28px 0}.dgbv-university-pagination .page-numbers{min-width:38px;height:38px;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:8px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-weight:700;font-size:13px}.dgbv-university-pagination .current{background:var(--vip-primary);color:#fff;border-color:var(--vip-primary)}.dgbv-university-note{margin:38px 0 50px;background:var(--vip-primary-light);border-radius:18px;padding:28px}.dgbv-university-note h2{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:23px}.dgbv-university-note p{margin:0;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);line-height:1.7}
.dgbv-university-detail-card{display:grid;grid-template-columns:360px minmax(0,1fr);gap:40px;padding:50px 0 70px}.dgbv-university-detail-media{height:360px;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:18px;background:#fff;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;overflow:hidden;color:var(--vip-accent);font-size:70px}.dgbv-university-detail-media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain}.dgbv-ranking-pill{display:inline-block;background:var(--vip-primary-light);color:var(--vip-primary);padding:8px 13px;border-radius:999px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800}.dgbv-university-detail-content h1{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,48px);margin:14px 0 8px}.dgbv-university-country{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-weight:600}.dgbv-university-detail-content .vip-page-content{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);line-height:1.8;margin:24px 0}.dgbv-university-detail-content .dgbv-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
@media(max-width:900px){.dgbv-university-filters{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.dgbv-university-filters .dgbv-btn,.dgbv-university-reset{width:100%}.dgbv-university-row{grid-template-columns:65px 70px minmax(0,1fr)}.dgbv-university-details{grid-column:3}.dgbv-university-detail-card{grid-template-columns:1fr}.dgbv-university-detail-media{height:280px}}
@media(max-width:600px){.dgbv-university-filters{grid-template-columns:1fr}.dgbv-university-row{grid-template-columns:58px 60px 1fr;gap:12px;padding:12px}.dgbv-university-logo{width:60px;height:60px}.dgbv-university-info h2{font-size:16px}.dgbv-university-info>div{display:none}.dgbv-university-details{grid-column:1 / -1;text-align:right}.dgbv-university-results-head{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}.dgbv-university-detail-media{height:220px}}

/* Homepage contact location tabs */
.dgbv-contact-info{min-width:0}.dgbv-location-tabs{display:flex;gap:10px;margin:28px 0 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--vip-border);padding-bottom:0}.dgbv-location-tab{appearance:none;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-bottom:0;background:#f7f5f1;color:var(--vip-ink);padding:13px 20px;border-radius:12px 12px 0 0;font:inherit;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;transition:.2s ease;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}.dgbv-location-tab i{color:var(--vip-accent-dark)}.dgbv-location-tab.is-active{background:var(--vip-ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--vip-ink)}.dgbv-location-tab.is-active i{color:var(--vip-gold-light)}.dgbv-location-panels{padding-top:22px}.dgbv-location-panel[hidden]{display:none}.dgbv-location-panel{animation:dgbvLocationFade .2s ease}.dgbv-location-panel .dgbv-contact-details{margin-top:0}.dgbv-location-panel .dgbv-contact-details__item{font-weight:600;color:var(--vip-ink-soft)}.dgbv-location-panel .dgbv-contact-details__item i{flex:0 0 34px}.dgbv-location-panel a{font-weight:700}@keyframes dgbvLocationFade{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(4px)}to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}}
@media(max-width:600px){.dgbv-location-tabs{gap:6px}.dgbv-location-tab{flex:1;justify-content:center;padding:12px 8px;font-size:13px}.dgbv-location-tab i{display:none}}


/* =========================================================
   DesertGate Ventures — 2026 visual refinements
   ========================================================= */
.vip-topbar{overflow:hidden;background:var(--vip-primary-dark);}
.vip-topbar__inner{padding-top:7px;padding-bottom:7px;}
.vip-topbar__marquee{min-width:0;flex:1;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;}
.vip-topbar__marquee-track{display:inline-flex;gap:70px;min-width:max-content;animation:dgbv-marquee 28s linear infinite;}
.vip-topbar__marquee-track span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1px;}
.vip-topbar__marquee-track i{color:var(--vip-gold-light);}
@keyframes dgbv-marquee{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.vip-topbar__right{flex:0 0 auto;}
.vip-topbar__social{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;margin-left:6px;}
.vip-topbar__social a{width:36px;height:36px!important;display:inline-flex!important;align-items:center;justify-content:center;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);border-radius:50%;margin:0!important;color:#fff!important;opacity:1!important;transition:all .25s ease;}
.vip-topbar__social a i{font-size:17px;line-height:1;}
.vip-topbar__social a:hover{background:var(--vip-accent);border-color:var(--vip-accent);color:#fff!important;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 6px 16px rgba(199,154,43,.25);}
.vip-header__brand{padding:5px 8px 5px 2px;}
.custom-logo-link img{max-height:58px;}
.vip-header__logo-img{height:54px;}
.vip-btn{border-radius:10px;}
.vip-header__cta{border-radius:10px;box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(199,154,43,.18);}
.vip-hero{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.vip-hero:after{content:"";position:absolute;right:-100px;top:-100px;width:380px;height:380px;border:1px solid rgba(241,212,136,.18);border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 0 0 50px rgba(241,212,136,.03),0 0 0 100px rgba(241,212,136,.02);pointer-events:none;}
.vip-section{position:relative;}
.vip-section__title{letter-spacing:-.03em;}
.vip-country-card,.vip-uni-card,.vip-why-card,.vip-location-card{transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;}
.vip-country-card:hover,.vip-uni-card:hover,.vip-why-card:hover,.vip-location-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow-lg);border-color:rgba(199,154,43,.4);}
.dgbv-page-banner:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(10,8,6,.88),rgba(10,8,6,.48) 58%,rgba(10,8,6,.28));pointer-events:none;}
.dgbv-page-banner__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;padding-top:68px;padding-bottom:42px;}
.dgbv-page-banner__content{max-width:760px;}
.dgbv-page-banner__content h1{font-size:clamp(38px,5vw,64px);line-height:1.05;margin-bottom:18px;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.04em;}
.dgbv-page-banner__subtitle{max-width:680px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.65;color:rgba(255,255,255,.88);margin:0 0 25px;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;}
.dgbv-page-banner__actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:28px;}
.dgbv-banner-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;padding:13px 22px;border-radius:10px;font-weight:700;border:2px solid var(--banner-btn-color);transition:all .25s ease;}
.dgbv-banner-btn--primary{background:var(--banner-btn-color);color:#fff;}
.dgbv-banner-btn--primary:hover{background:var(--vip-accent-dark);border-color:var(--vip-accent-dark);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);}
.dgbv-banner-btn--secondary{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:var(--vip-accent);}
.dgbv-banner-btn--secondary:hover{background:var(--vip-accent);border-color:var(--vip-accent);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);}
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs{background:transparent;padding:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75);}
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs .current{color:#fff;}
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);}
.vip-main>.dgbv-page-banner{width:100%;}

.dgbv-contact-main__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;gap:42px;align-items:start;}
.dgbv-contact-map-wrap,.dgbv-contact-form-wrap{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:18px;padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow);}
.dgbv-contact-panel-head h2{font-size:30px;margin:4px 0 10px;}
.dgbv-contact-panel-head p{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);margin:0 0 20px;}
.dgbv-map-tabs{display:flex;gap:8px;margin-bottom:14px;}
.dgbv-map-tab{border:1px solid var(--vip-border);background:var(--vip-bg-tint);color:var(--vip-ink);border-radius:10px;padding:10px 16px;font:600 14px var(--vip-font);cursor:pointer;transition:.2s;}
.dgbv-map-tab.is-active,.dgbv-map-tab:hover{background:var(--vip-accent);border-color:var(--vip-accent);color:#fff;}
.dgbv-map-frame{height:390px;border-radius:14px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--vip-bg-tint);}
.dgbv-map-iframe{display:none;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;}
.dgbv-map-iframe.is-active{display:block;}
.dgbv-office-card{display:flex;gap:18px;align-items:flex-start;}
.dgbv-office-card__icon{flex:0 0 48px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--vip-primary-light);color:var(--vip-accent-dark);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;}
.dgbv-office-card p{margin:7px 0;}
.dgbv-office-card p i{width:18px;color:var(--vip-accent-dark);}
.dgbv-contact-intro .dgbv-section-heading{max-width:760px;}
.dgbv-contact-intro .dgbv-section-heading p{font-size:17px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);}

.vip-footer{background:var(--vip-primary-dark);color:rgba(255,255,255,.8);margin-top:60px;}
.vip-footer__cta-wrap{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#241e14,#0a0806);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
.vip-footer__cta{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;padding-top:34px;padding-bottom:34px;}
.vip-footer__cta h3{color:#fff;font-size:28px;margin:0 0 7px;}
.vip-footer__cta p{margin:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.68);}
.vip-footer__main{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.35fr .8fr .9fr 1.15fr;gap:56px;padding-top:58px;padding-bottom:48px;align-items:stretch;}
.vip-footer__main>div{display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%;}
.vip-footer__brand-col p{max-width:340px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);}
.vip-footer__hours{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px;margin:18px 0 22px;padding:14px 16px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);border-radius:12px;}
.vip-footer__hours-icon{flex:0 0 auto;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(199,154,43,.15);color:var(--vip-gold-light);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:16px;}
.vip-footer__hours-text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:2px;}
.vip-footer__hours-text small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);font-size:11px;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.vip-footer__hours-text strong{color:#fff;font-size:14px;font-weight:600;}
.vip-footer__brand-col .custom-logo{max-height:50px;width:auto;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);}
.vip-footer__logo{display:inline-block;margin-bottom:16px;}
.vip-footer__logo img{height:40px;width:auto;display:block;filter:brightness(0) invert(1);}
.vip-footer h4{color:#fff;font-size:16px;margin:0 0 18px;position:relative;padding-bottom:12px;display:inline-block;}
.vip-footer h4::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:32px;height:2px;background:var(--vip-gold-light);}
.vip-footer__links ul{display:grid;gap:10px;}
.vip-footer__links a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.67);transition:.2s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;}
.vip-footer__links a i{font-size:11px;color:var(--vip-gold-light);transition:transform .2s;}
.vip-footer__links a:hover{color:var(--vip-gold-light);padding-left:4px;}
.vip-footer__links a:hover i{transform:translateX(3px);}
.vip-footer__social{display:flex;gap:9px;margin-top:auto;}
.vip-footer__social a{width:36px;height:36px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;color:#fff;transition:.2s;}
.vip-footer__social a:hover{background:var(--vip-accent);border-color:var(--vip-accent);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.vip-footer__locations-grid{display:grid;gap:16px;}
.vip-footer__location{display:grid;gap:5px;padding-bottom:14px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
.vip-footer__location:last-child{border-bottom:none;padding-bottom:0;}
.vip-footer__location strong{color:#fff;font-size:14px;}
.vip-footer__location span,.vip-footer__location a,.vip-footer__location small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.62);line-height:1.5;font-size:13px;}
.vip-footer__location i{color:var(--vip-gold-light);margin-right:5px;width:14px;text-align:center;}
.vip-footer__bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);}
.vip-footer__bottom .vip-container{min-height:66px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:20px;position:relative;}
.vip-footer__bottom p{margin:0;text-align:center;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-size:13px;}
.vip-footer__legal{position:absolute;right:24px;display:flex;gap:16px;font-size:12px;}
.vip-footer__legal a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);}

.dgbv-newsletter-popup{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:99999;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;visibility:hidden;opacity:0;transition:.25s;}
.dgbv-newsletter-popup.is-visible{visibility:visible;opacity:1;}
.dgbv-newsletter-popup__backdrop{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(10,8,6,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(4px);}
.dgbv-newsletter-popup__card{position:relative;z-index:2;width:min(520px,calc(100% - 32px));background:#fff;border-radius:20px;padding:38px;box-shadow:0 30px 90px rgba(0,0,0,.35);text-align:center;}
.dgbv-newsletter-popup__close{position:absolute;top:14px;right:14px;width:38px;height:38px;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:var(--vip-bg-tint);color:var(--vip-ink);cursor:pointer;}
.dgbv-newsletter-popup__icon{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:16px;background:var(--vip-primary-light);color:var(--vip-accent-dark);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:25px;margin:0 auto 18px;}
.dgbv-newsletter-popup__card h2{font-size:30px;margin:10px 0;}
.dgbv-newsletter-popup__card p{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);margin-bottom:22px;}
.dgbv-newsletter-form{display:flex;gap:8px;}
.dgbv-newsletter-form input{flex:1;min-width:0;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:10px;padding:12px 14px;font:inherit;}
.dgbv-newsletter-popup__card small{display:block;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);margin-top:12px;}

@media(max-width: 900px){
 .vip-topbar__inner{align-items:center;}
 .vip-topbar__right>a:not(.vip-topbar__social a){display:none;}
 .vip-topbar__social{margin-left:auto;}
 .dgbv-contact-main__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
 .vip-footer__main{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
 .vip-footer__locations{grid-column:1/-1;}
}
@media(max-width: 640px){
 .vip-topbar__marquee{order:1;width:100%;}
 .vip-topbar__right{order:2;width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;}
 .vip-topbar__social a{width:36px!important;height:36px!important;}
 .vip-header__inner{padding-top:10px;padding-bottom:10px;}
 .vip-header__logo-img{height:48px;}
 .dgbv-page-banner__inner{padding-top:52px;padding-bottom:34px;}
 .dgbv-page-banner__content h1{font-size:38px;}
 .dgbv-page-banner__subtitle{font-size:15px;}
 .dgbv-contact-map-wrap,.dgbv-contact-form-wrap{padding:20px;}
 .dgbv-map-frame{height:300px;}
 .dgbv-newsletter-popup__card{padding:30px 22px;}
 .dgbv-newsletter-form{flex-direction:column;}
 .vip-footer__cta{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;}
 .vip-footer__main{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
 .vip-footer__locations{grid-column:auto;}
 .vip-footer__bottom .vip-container{min-height:72px;}
 .vip-footer__legal{position:static;margin-top:8px;}
}

.dgbv-about-contact{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--vip-primary-light),#fff);}
.dgbv-about-contact__inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:35px;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:20px;padding:34px 38px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow);}
.dgbv-about-contact__inner p{max-width:700px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);margin:0;}
.dgbv-about-contact__inner .vip-section__title{margin-bottom:8px;}
@media(max-width:640px){.dgbv-about-contact__inner{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;padding:26px 22px;}}


/* =========================================================
   DesertGate Ventures 1.3 — split banners, announcement bar,
   global contact CTA and refined controls
   ========================================================= */
.dgbv-announcement-bar{position:relative;z-index:20;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(90deg,#0a0806,#21180b 50%,#0a0806);color:#fff;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(241,212,136,.18);white-space:nowrap;}
.dgbv-announcement-bar:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(199,154,43,.08),transparent 35%,rgba(199,154,43,.08));pointer-events:none;}
.dgbv-announcement__track{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;min-width:max-content;gap:70px;padding:9px 0;animation:dgbvAnnouncement var(--announcement-speed,24s) linear infinite;will-change:transform;}
.dgbv-announcement__track span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.02em;text-transform:uppercase;}
.dgbv-announcement__track i{color:var(--vip-gold-light);}
.dgbv-announcement-bar:hover .dgbv-announcement__track{animation-play-state:paused;}
@keyframes dgbvAnnouncement{from{transform:translateX(0)}to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}

.vip-topbar__left{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:18px;min-width:0;}
.vip-topbar__left a{color:#fff;opacity:.9;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;}
.vip-topbar__left a:hover{color:var(--vip-gold-light);opacity:1;}
.vip-topbar__right{margin-left:auto;}

.dgbv-page-banner{position:relative;display:flex;align-items:center;color:#fff;overflow:hidden;isolation:isolate;}
.dgbv-page-banner:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:radial-gradient(circle at 78% 50%,rgba(241,212,136,.09),transparent 27%);pointer-events:none;z-index:-1;}
.dgbv-page-banner__glow{position:absolute;width:520px;height:520px;right:-90px;top:-100px;border:1px solid rgba(241,212,136,.13);border-radius:50%;box-shadow:0 0 0 55px rgba(241,212,136,.025),0 0 0 110px rgba(241,212,136,.018);}
.dgbv-page-banner__inner{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;padding-top:70px;padding-bottom:52px;display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(380px,.88fr);align-items:center;gap:72px;}
.dgbv-page-banner__content{max-width:680px;}
.dgbv-page-banner__content .vip-eyebrow{margin-bottom:17px;}
.dgbv-page-banner__content h1{font-size:clamp(42px,5vw,68px);line-height:1.04;margin:0 0 18px;color:#fff;letter-spacing:-.045em;max-width:680px;}
.dgbv-page-banner__subtitle{max-width:620px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.68;color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);margin:0 0 26px;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;}
.dgbv-page-banner__actions{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:27px;}
.dgbv-banner-btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;padding:14px 21px;border-radius:12px;font-weight:800;border:2px solid var(--banner-btn-color,var(--vip-accent));transition:all .25s ease;text-decoration:none;}
.dgbv-banner-btn--primary{background:var(--banner-btn-color,var(--vip-accent));color:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(199,154,43,.18);}
.dgbv-banner-btn--primary:hover{background:var(--vip-accent-dark);border-color:var(--vip-accent-dark);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 16px 35px rgba(199,154,43,.25);}
.dgbv-banner-btn--secondary{background:transparent;color:#fff;border-color:var(--vip-accent);}
.dgbv-banner-btn--secondary:hover{background:var(--vip-accent);border-color:var(--vip-accent);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(199,154,43,.18);}
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs{background:transparent;padding:0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;}
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);text-decoration:none;}
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs a:hover{color:var(--vip-gold-light);}
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs .current{color:#fff;font-weight:800;}
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.42);}
.dgbv-page-banner__media{position:relative;height:390px;min-width:0;border-radius:30px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid rgba(241,212,136,.22);background:#17120b;box-shadow:0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.34);}
.dgbv-page-banner__media:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,8,6,.04),rgba(10,8,6,.28));pointer-events:none;}
.dgbv-page-banner__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transform:scale(1.01);}
.dgbv-page-banner__media-glow{position:absolute;z-index:2;width:150px;height:150px;left:-35px;bottom:-45px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(199,154,43,.22);filter:blur(12px);pointer-events:none;}

.dgbv-global-contact{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f8f3e7,#fff 55%,#f7f4ee);}
.dgbv-global-contact__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.95fr) minmax(0,1.05fr);gap:48px;align-items:center;}
.dgbv-global-contact__media{position:relative;min-height:500px;border-radius:28px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow-lg);background:#e9e1d2;}
.dgbv-global-contact__media img{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:500px;object-fit:cover;display:block;}
.dgbv-global-contact__media:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 45%,rgba(10,8,6,.42));pointer-events:none;}
.dgbv-global-contact__media-badge{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:20px;bottom:20px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);color:var(--vip-ink);padding:11px 15px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:800;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.16);}
.dgbv-global-contact__media-badge i{color:var(--vip-accent-dark);}
.dgbv-global-contact__content>p{max-width:650px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-size:16px;line-height:1.75;margin:0 0 24px;}
.dgbv-global-contact__content .dgbv-lead-form{margin-top:20px;}
.dgbv-global-contact__content .dgbv-lead-form h3{display:none;}

@media(max-width:991px){
 .dgbv-page-banner__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:35px;}
 .dgbv-page-banner__content{max-width:760px;}
 .dgbv-page-banner__media{height:330px;max-width:720px;width:100%;}
 .dgbv-global-contact__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
 .dgbv-global-contact__media{min-height:360px;}
 .dgbv-global-contact__media img{min-height:360px;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
 .dgbv-announcement__track{gap:40px;}
 .vip-topbar__inner{padding-top:8px;padding-bottom:8px;}
 .vip-topbar__left{display:none;}
 .vip-topbar__right{width:100%;justify-content:flex-end;}
 .dgbv-page-banner__inner{padding-top:54px;padding-bottom:38px;gap:26px;}
 .dgbv-page-banner__content h1{font-size:40px;}
 .dgbv-page-banner__subtitle{font-size:15px;}
 .dgbv-page-banner__media{height:270px;border-radius:22px;}
 .dgbv-banner-btn{padding:12px 16px;font-size:13px;}
 .dgbv-global-contact__media{min-height:290px;border-radius:22px;}
 .dgbv-global-contact__media img{min-height:290px;}
}


/* =========================================================
   DesertGate Ventures 1.4 — refined visual system
   Standard SEO-friendly heading scale, button states and
   premium banner presentation.
   ========================================================= */
.vip-btn, .dgbv-banner-btn {
  transition: transform .22s ease, background-color .22s ease, color .22s ease, border-color .22s ease, box-shadow .22s ease;
}
.vip-btn:hover, .dgbv-banner-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.vip-btn:focus-visible, .dgbv-banner-btn:focus-visible, a:focus-visible, button:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid rgba(199,154,43,.35);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}
.vip-btn--primary:hover {
  background: var(--vip-accent-dark);
  border-color: var(--vip-accent-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(199,154,43,.22);
}
.vip-btn--outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--vip-accent);
  color: #fff;
}
.vip-btn--outline:hover {
  background: var(--vip-accent);
  border-color: var(--vip-accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(199,154,43,.20);
}
.vip-btn--light:hover {
  background: var(--vip-accent);
  border-color: var(--vip-accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(199,154,43,.20);
}
.dgbv-page-banner__inner {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.02fr) minmax(360px, .82fr);
  gap: 64px;
  padding-top: 62px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
}
.dgbv-page-banner__content { max-width: 620px; }
.dgbv-page-banner__content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(40px, 4.3vw, 56px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  max-width: 610px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.dgbv-page-banner__subtitle {
  max-width: 570px;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.dgbv-page-banner__media {
  height: 370px;
  border-radius: 26px;
}
.dgbv-banner-btn {
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.dgbv-banner-btn--secondary {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  border-color: var(--vip-accent) !important;
}
.dgbv-banner-btn--secondary:hover {
  background: var(--vip-accent) !important;
  border-color: var(--vip-accent) !important;
  color: #fff !important;
}
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs { margin-top: 2px; }
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs { font-size: 13px; }
.dgbv-section-intro { max-width: 720px; margin: 8px 0 0; color: var(--vip-ink-soft); }
.dgbv-vm-card { position: relative; overflow: hidden; min-height: 260px; padding: 32px; border-radius: 20px; }
.dgbv-vm-card:after { content:""; position:absolute; width:180px; height:180px; right:-70px; bottom:-90px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(199,154,43,.08); pointer-events:none; }
.dgbv-vm-card__icon { display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:52px; height:52px; margin-bottom:18px; border-radius:14px; background:var(--vip-primary); color:var(--vip-gold-light); font-size:20px; }
.dgbv-vm-card__label { display:block; margin-bottom:7px; color:var(--vip-accent-dark); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.12em; font-size:11px; font-weight:800; }
.dgbv-vm-card h3 { font-size:24px; margin-bottom:10px; }
.dgbv-about-process__grid { display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
.dgbv-about-process__grid article { padding:24px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--vip-border); border-radius:18px; box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow); }
.dgbv-about-process__grid article > span { display:inline-flex; width:36px; height:36px; align-items:center; justify-content:center; border-radius:50%; background:var(--vip-primary); color:var(--vip-gold-light); font-size:12px; font-weight:800; margin-bottom:18px; }
.dgbv-about-process__grid h3 { font-size:18px; margin-bottom:8px; }
.dgbv-about-process__grid p { margin:0; color:var(--vip-ink-soft); font-size:14px; line-height:1.7; }
@media (max-width:991px){
  .dgbv-page-banner__inner { grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:34px; }
  .dgbv-page-banner__media { height:330px; max-width:720px; }
  .dgbv-about-process__grid { grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .dgbv-page-banner__inner { padding-top:48px; padding-bottom:34px; }
  .dgbv-page-banner__content h1 { font-size:38px; line-height:1.1; }
  .dgbv-page-banner__subtitle { font-size:15px; }
  .dgbv-page-banner__media { height:260px; border-radius:20px; }
  .dgbv-banner-btn { width:100%; }
  .dgbv-about-process__grid { grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .dgbv-vm-card h3 { font-size:21px; }
}

/* =========================================================
   DesertGate Ventures 1.5 — Services / Countries / Immigration
   detail layouts and contact page refinement
   ========================================================= */
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs{order:-1;margin:0 0 16px;}
.dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs{padding:0;background:transparent;display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center;font-size:13px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);}
.dgbv-page-banner__content h1{font-size:clamp(38px,4.4vw,58px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.035em;max-width:650px;}
.dgbv-banner-btn{border-radius:9px!important;min-height:46px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:9px;font-size:14px;font-weight:800;padding:12px 20px;border:1px solid transparent;}
.dgbv-banner-btn--primary{background:var(--vip-accent)!important;border-color:var(--vip-accent)!important;color:#fff!important;box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(199,154,43,.18);}
.dgbv-banner-btn--primary:hover{background:var(--vip-accent-dark)!important;border-color:var(--vip-accent-dark)!important;color:#fff!important;}
.dgbv-banner-btn--secondary{background:transparent!important;border-color:var(--vip-gold-light)!important;color:#fff!important;box-shadow:none;}
.dgbv-banner-btn--secondary:hover{background:var(--vip-accent)!important;border-color:var(--vip-accent)!important;color:#fff!important;box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(199,154,43,.18);}
.dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__inner{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,860px);}
.dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__content{max-width:820px;}
.dgbv-page-banner--no-image{background:radial-gradient(circle at 72% 50%,rgba(199,154,43,.16),transparent 30%),linear-gradient(135deg,#0a0806,#1b140a 58%,#0a0806);}
.dgbv-page-banner--immigration{background:radial-gradient(circle at 78% 38%,rgba(73,118,96,.24),transparent 30%),linear-gradient(135deg,#0b1713,#173a31 58%,#0a120f);}
.dgbv-page-banner--immigration .dgbv-page-banner__media{border-color:rgba(151,199,168,.22);background:#10231d;}
.dgbv-page-banner--immigration .dgbv-banner-btn--secondary{border-color:#a9d0b8!important;}

.vip-detail-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.25fr) minmax(340px,.75fr);gap:48px;align-items:start;}
.vip-detail-content h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3vw,42px);line-height:1.15;margin:8px 0 20px;letter-spacing:-.025em;}
.vip-rich-content__body{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;}
.vip-rich-content__body h2,.vip-rich-content__body h3,.vip-rich-content__body h4{color:var(--vip-ink);}
.vip-detail-sidebar{position:relative;}
.vip-detail-form-card{position:sticky;top:110px;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:20px;padding:28px;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow-lg);}
.vip-detail-form-card h3{font-size:27px;margin:7px 0 8px;}
.vip-detail-form-card>p{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:20px;}
.vip-detail-form-card .dgbv-lead-form{padding:0;border:0;box-shadow:none;background:transparent;}
.vip-detail-form-card .dgbv-lead-form h3{display:none;}
.vip-detail-form-card .dgbv-lead-form .dgbv-btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;border-radius:9px;}
.vip-brochure-btn{margin-top:12px!important;justify-content:center;}
.vip-detail-facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:14px;margin:30px 0;}
.vip-detail-facts>div{background:var(--vip-bg-tint);border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:14px;padding:18px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:7px;}
.vip-detail-facts i{font-size:21px;color:var(--vip-accent-dark);margin-bottom:4px;}
.vip-detail-facts strong{font-size:15px;color:var(--vip-ink);}
.vip-detail-facts span{font-size:13px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);line-height:1.55;}
.vip-info-panels{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:25px;}
.vip-info-panels>div{border-left:3px solid var(--vip-accent);background:#fff;border-top:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-right:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-bottom:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:18px 20px;}
.vip-info-panels h3{margin:0 0 6px;font-size:18px;}
.vip-info-panels p{margin:0;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);line-height:1.7;}
.vip-related-section{margin-top:40px;padding-top:34px;border-top:1px solid var(--vip-border);}
.vip-related-section>h3{font-size:25px;margin:0 0 18px;}

.vip-country-intro-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.15fr) minmax(320px,.65fr);gap:48px;align-items:start;}
.vip-country-story h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3vw,42px);line-height:1.15;margin:8px 0 20px;}
.vip-country-highlight-card{background:linear-gradient(145deg,#17110a,#2b2110);border:1px solid rgba(199,154,43,.25);border-radius:20px;padding:30px;color:#fff;box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.18);}
.vip-country-highlight-card__icon{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;background:var(--vip-accent);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:22px;margin-bottom:20px;}
.vip-country-highlight-card .vip-card-kicker{color:var(--vip-gold-light);}
.vip-country-highlight-card h3{font-size:26px;color:#fff;margin:7px 0 10px;}
.vip-country-highlight-card p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);line-height:1.7;margin-bottom:22px;}
.vip-country-steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:18px;}
.vip-country-steps>div{border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:16px;padding:24px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow);}
.vip-country-steps span{font-weight:900;color:var(--vip-accent-dark);font-size:13px;letter-spacing:.08em;}
.vip-country-steps h3{font-size:19px;margin:10px 0 6px;}
.vip-country-steps p{margin:0;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);line-height:1.6;font-size:14px;}

.dgbv-contact-page-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(380px,.9fr);gap:50px;align-items:start;}
.dgbv-contact-offices-column{padding-top:4px;}
.dgbv-contact-offices-column>h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3vw,42px);line-height:1.15;margin:8px 0 12px;}
.dgbv-contact-page-intro{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);line-height:1.75;max-width:680px;margin:0 0 25px;}
.dgbv-contact-location-list{display:grid;gap:16px;}
.dgbv-contact-location-card{display:flex;gap:18px;padding:22px;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:16px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow);}
.dgbv-contact-location-card__icon{flex:0 0 48px;width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:13px;background:var(--vip-primary-light);color:var(--vip-accent-dark);display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:19px;}
.dgbv-contact-location-card h3{font-size:20px;margin:4px 0 10px;}
.dgbv-contact-location-card p{margin:7px 0;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-size:14px;line-height:1.55;}
.dgbv-contact-location-card p i{width:19px;color:var(--vip-accent-dark);}
.dgbv-contact-location-card a{color:inherit;}
.dgbv-contact-form-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:20px;padding:30px;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow-lg);position:sticky;top:110px;}
.dgbv-contact-form-card h2{font-size:30px;line-height:1.15;margin:7px 0 8px;}
.dgbv-contact-form-card>p{color:var(--vip-ink-soft);line-height:1.65;margin-bottom:20px;}
.dgbv-contact-form-card .dgbv-lead-form{padding:0;border:0;box-shadow:none;background:transparent;}
.dgbv-contact-form-card .dgbv-lead-form h3{display:none;}

.vip-cpt-single--immigration .vip-detail-form-card{border-top:4px solid #477d66;}
.vip-cpt-single--immigration .vip-detail-content h2{color:#173a36;}
.vip-immigration-grid .vip-service-card__body{min-height:260px;}
.vip-immigration-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);}
.vip-immigration-listing .vip-section--tint{background:linear-gradient(180deg,#f4f7f4,#fff);}

@media(max-width:991px){
  .vip-detail-grid,.vip-country-intro-grid,.dgbv-contact-page-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:30px;}
  .vip-detail-sidebar,.dgbv-contact-form-card{position:static;}
  .vip-detail-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
  .vip-country-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs{margin-bottom:12px;}
  .dgbv-page-banner__content h1{font-size:36px;}
  .vip-detail-facts{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .dgbv-contact-location-card,.dgbv-contact-form-card,.vip-detail-form-card{padding:22px;}
  .dgbv-contact-location-card{gap:13px;}
  .dgbv-contact-location-card__icon{flex-basis:42px;width:42px;height:42px;}
}


/* =========================================================
   DesertGate Ventures 1.6 — visual refinements
   ========================================================= */
.dgbv-home-hero{
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 78% 35%,rgba(199,154,43,.16),transparent 28%),linear-gradient(135deg,#0a0806 0%,#16110a 58%,#0a0806 100%);
  padding:72px 0 76px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.dgbv-home-hero__inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(380px,.95fr);align-items:center;gap:55px;}
.dgbv-home-hero__media{position:relative;min-height:430px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;}
.dgbv-home-hero__media img{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;max-width:610px;height:auto;max-height:500px;object-fit:contain;display:block;}
.dgbv-home-hero__glow{position:absolute;width:360px;height:360px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(199,154,43,.14);filter:blur(42px);right:8%;top:10%;}
.dgbv-home-hero .vip-hero__content{max-width:690px;}
.dgbv-home-hero h1{font-size:clamp(40px,4.7vw,60px);line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.035em;}
.dgbv-home-hero p{max-width:620px;font-size:17px;line-height:1.7;}
.dgbv-home-hero .vip-hero__trust{gap:28px;}
.dgbv-home-hero .vip-hero__trust strong{font-size:15px;color:#fff;}
.dgbv-home-hero .vip-hero__trust span{font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);}

/* Transparent PNG presentation — no frame, border or image background. */
.dgbv-page-banner__media{height:410px;border:0;background:transparent;box-shadow:none;border-radius:0;overflow:visible;}
.dgbv-page-banner__media:after{display:none;}
.dgbv-page-banner__media img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:contain;transform:none;filter:drop-shadow(0 24px 35px rgba(0,0,0,.24));}
.dgbv-page-banner__media-glow{display:none;}
.dgbv-page-banner__inner{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(350px,.8fr);gap:50px;}
.dgbv-page-banner__content h1{font-size:clamp(38px,4.3vw,56px);line-height:1.08;}

.vip-location-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));align-items:stretch;}
.vip-location-card{height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;}
.vip-location-card .vip-card__link{margin-top:auto;}
.dgbv-contact-location-list--equal{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));align-items:stretch;}
.dgbv-contact-location-list--equal .dgbv-contact-location-card{height:100%;}

.dgbv-about-intro{background:#fff;}
.dgbv-about-intro__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.05fr) minmax(320px,.95fr);gap:55px;align-items:center;}
.dgbv-about-intro__content h2{font-size:clamp(30px,3.4vw,44px);line-height:1.15;margin:12px 0 18px;max-width:650px;}
.dgbv-about-intro__content>p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);max-width:680px;}
.dgbv-about-intro__points{display:grid;gap:12px;margin-top:24px;}
.dgbv-about-intro__points div{display:flex;gap:10px;align-items:center;font-weight:700;color:var(--vip-ink);}
.dgbv-about-intro__points i{color:var(--vip-accent);}
.dgbv-about-intro__media{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;min-height:360px;}
.dgbv-about-intro__media img{width:100%;max-height:400px;object-fit:contain;filter:drop-shadow(0 22px 32px rgba(20,15,8,.14));}

/* One homepage form only: the global footer contact block is disabled on front page. */
@media(max-width:991px){
  .dgbv-home-hero__inner,.dgbv-about-intro__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .dgbv-home-hero__media{min-height:320px;order:-1;}
  .dgbv-home-hero__media img{max-width:520px;}
  .dgbv-page-banner__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:28px;}
  .dgbv-page-banner__media{height:320px;max-width:620px;margin:0 auto;width:100%;}
  .vip-location-grid,.dgbv-contact-location-list--equal{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr));}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .dgbv-home-hero{padding:48px 0 54px;}
  .dgbv-home-hero__media{min-height:250px;}
  .dgbv-home-hero__media img{max-height:280px;}
  .dgbv-home-hero h1{font-size:38px;}
  .dgbv-page-banner__media{height:250px;}
  .vip-location-grid,.dgbv-contact-location-list--equal{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
}


/* =========================================================
   DesertGate Ventures — Homepage banner consultation form
   ========================================================= */
.dgbv-home-hero__inner{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.02fr) minmax(390px,.78fr);gap:56px;}
.dgbv-home-hero__form{position:relative;min-width:0;}
.dgbv-home-hero__form-glow{position:absolute;width:320px;height:320px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(199,154,43,.14);filter:blur(55px);right:5%;top:12%;pointer-events:none;}
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card{position:relative;z-index:2;background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:22px;padding:24px;box-shadow:0 24px 65px rgba(0,0,0,.24);}
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card .vip-eyebrow--dark{margin-bottom:10px;}
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card .dgbv-lead-form{margin:0;}
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card .dgbv-lead-form h3{font-size:24px;margin:0 0 16px;color:var(--vip-ink);}
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card .dgbv-form-grid{gap:12px;}
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card .dgbv-lead-form label{font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:var(--vip-ink);}
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card .dgbv-lead-form input,
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card .dgbv-lead-form select,
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card .dgbv-lead-form textarea{border-color:#ddd7cb;background:#fff;border-radius:10px;min-height:44px;}
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card .dgbv-lead-form textarea{min-height:88px;}
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card .dgbv-btn{width:100%;justify-content:center;border-radius:10px;min-height:46px;transition:.25s ease;}
.dgbv-home-hero__form-card .dgbv-btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:0 12px 28px rgba(199,154,43,.25);}
.dgbv-home-contact-cta{border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:20px;padding:28px;background:var(--vip-bg-tint);}
.dgbv-home-contact-cta__icon{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--vip-primary-light);color:var(--vip-accent-dark);margin-bottom:16px;}
.dgbv-home-contact-cta h3{font-size:22px;margin:0 0 9px;}
.dgbv-home-contact-cta p{font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);margin:0 0 18px;}

/* Transparent PNG banner artwork: no card, border, or background. */
.dgbv-page-banner__media,
.dgbv-page-banner--immigration .dgbv-page-banner__media{border:0!important;background:transparent!important;box-shadow:none!important;border-radius:0!important;overflow:visible!important;}
.dgbv-page-banner__media:before,
.dgbv-page-banner__media:after,
.dgbv-page-banner__media-glow{display:none!important;}
.dgbv-page-banner__media img{background:transparent!important;border:0!important;box-shadow:none!important;object-fit:contain!important;filter:drop-shadow(0 18px 28px rgba(0,0,0,.18));}

@media(max-width:991px){
  .dgbv-home-hero__inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px;}
  .dgbv-home-hero__form{max-width:620px;width:100%;margin:0 auto;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .dgbv-home-hero__form-card{padding:19px;border-radius:16px;}
  .dgbv-home-hero__form-card .dgbv-lead-form h3{font-size:21px;}
}


/* =========================================================
   Mega-menu grid columns and hover/focus behaviour are defined
   once, further down this file (search "ADMIN-CONTROLLED MEGA
   MENU"). This early block was fully superseded by that section
   and has been removed to avoid the two silently fighting.
   ========================================================= */

/* Banner artwork: transparent PNGs with no frame, border or background. */
.dgbv-page-banner__media,
.dgbv-page-banner--immigration .dgbv-page-banner__media{
  border:0!important;
  background:transparent!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
  border-radius:0!important;
  overflow:visible!important;
}
.dgbv-page-banner__media:before,
.dgbv-page-banner__media:after,
.dgbv-page-banner__media-glow{display:none!important;}
.dgbv-page-banner__media img{
  background:transparent!important;
  border:0!important;
  box-shadow:none!important;
  object-fit:contain!important;
}

/* v1.9 — Homepage destination, university and testimonial enhancements */
.dgbv-section-heading{align-items:flex-end;gap:30px}.dgbv-section-heading>div{max-width:760px}.dgbv-section-heading .vip-eyebrow{margin-bottom:9px}.dgbv-section-description{margin:10px 0 0;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-size:15px;line-height:1.75;max-width:700px}.dgbv-section-action{flex:0 0 auto;white-space:nowrap}
.dgbv-testimonials-heading{display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:30px;margin-bottom:28px}.dgbv-testimonials-heading>div:first-child{max-width:720px}.dgbv-testimonials-heading p{margin:10px 0 0;color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);line-height:1.7;font-size:15px}.dgbv-testimonial-controls{display:flex;gap:10px}.dgbv-testimonial-controls button{width:46px;height:46px;border:1px solid rgba(220,173,50,.55);background:transparent;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s ease}.dgbv-testimonial-controls button:hover,.dgbv-testimonial-controls button:focus-visible{background:var(--vip-accent);border-color:var(--vip-accent);color:#17120b;outline:none}.dgbv-testimonial-slider{overflow:hidden}.dgbv-testimonial-track{display:flex;gap:22px;transition:transform .55s cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);will-change:transform}.dgbv-testimonial-slide{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 44px)/3);width:calc((100% - 44px)/3);box-sizing:border-box;min-height:245px;padding:30px 30px;position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-start;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(255,255,255,.09),rgba(255,255,255,.035));border:1px solid rgba(220,173,50,.24);border-radius:24px}.dgbv-testimonial-stars{display:flex;gap:5px;color:var(--vip-accent);font-size:13px;margin-bottom:18px}.dgbv-testimonial-quote{position:absolute;right:26px;top:24px;color:rgba(220,173,50,.22);font-size:48px}.dgbv-testimonial-slide p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.7;max-width:none;margin:0 0 22px;color:#fff;text-align:left}.dgbv-testimonial-slide footer{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;margin-top:auto;font-size:14px}.dgbv-testimonial-slide footer strong{color:#fff}.dgbv-testimonial-slide footer span{color:rgba(255,255,255,.58)}.dgbv-testimonial-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:8px;margin-top:20px}.dgbv-testimonial-dot{width:8px;height:8px;padding:0;border:0;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.28);cursor:pointer;transition:all .25s ease}.dgbv-testimonial-dot.is-active{width:26px;border-radius:8px;background:var(--vip-accent)}
.dgbv-section-left{text-align:left;max-width:820px;margin:0 0 36px}.dgbv-section-left p{margin:12px 0 0;color:#687386;font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;max-width:720px}.dgbv-help-card{text-align:left}.dgbv-help-card h3,.dgbv-help-card p,.dgbv-help-card .vip-link{text-align:left}
@media(max-width:760px){.dgbv-section-heading{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column;gap:18px}.dgbv-section-action{width:auto}.dgbv-testimonials-heading{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}.dgbv-testimonial-controls{align-self:flex-end}.dgbv-testimonial-slide{min-height:270px;padding:28px}.dgbv-testimonial-slide p{font-size:17px}.dgbv-testimonial-quote{right:22px;top:22px;font-size:42px}}

/* v2.0 homepage layout refinements */
.dgbv-why-intro{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) auto;align-items:end;gap:32px;margin-bottom:36px;padding-bottom:4px}
.dgbv-why-intro__content{max-width:820px}
.dgbv-why-intro__content p{max-width:760px;margin:12px 0 0;color:var(--vip-muted,#667085);font-size:17px;line-height:1.75}
.dgbv-why-intro__action{padding-bottom:3px}
.dgbv-home-services-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px}
.dgbv-home-service-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;min-height:250px;padding:28px;border:1px solid rgba(18,30,49,.10);border-radius:20px;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(18,30,49,.06);text-decoration:none;transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease}
.dgbv-home-service-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 20px 42px rgba(18,30,49,.11);border-color:rgba(196,151,61,.45)}
.dgbv-home-service-card__icon{display:grid;place-items:center;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:15px;background:rgba(196,151,61,.12);color:#b8862c;font-size:21px;margin-bottom:20px}
.dgbv-home-service-card h3{margin:0 0 10px;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;color:#142033}
.dgbv-home-service-card p{margin:0 0 20px;color:#687386;font-size:15px;line-height:1.7;flex:1}
.dgbv-home-service-card .vip-link{font-weight:700}
.dgbv-section-centered{text-align:center;max-width:780px;margin:0 auto 40px}
.dgbv-section-centered p{margin:12px auto 0;color:#687386;font-size:17px;line-height:1.75;max-width:700px}
.dgbv-help-section{background:#fff}
.dgbv-help-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));gap:22px}
.dgbv-help-card{position:relative;padding:28px;border:1px solid rgba(18,30,49,.09);border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#fafbfc 100%);box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(18,30,49,.05);transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease}
.dgbv-help-card:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:0 18px 38px rgba(18,30,49,.10)}
.dgbv-help-card>span{display:grid;place-items:center;width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:14px;background:#142033;color:#c79a42;font-size:19px;margin-bottom:18px}
.dgbv-help-card h3{margin:0 0 9px;font-size:19px;line-height:1.35;color:#142033}
.dgbv-help-card p{margin:0 0 18px;color:#687386;font-size:15px;line-height:1.65}
.dgbv-help-card .vip-link{font-size:14px;font-weight:700}
.dgbv-home-contact-form{min-width:0}
.dgbv-home-contact-form .dgbv-lead-form{height:100%;margin:0}
.dgbv-contact-grid{align-items:stretch}
.dgbv-contact-info{display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center}
.dgbv-contact-section .dgbv-lead-form{padding:30px;border-radius:22px;border:1px solid rgba(18,30,49,.10);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 18px 45px rgba(18,30,49,.09)}
.dgbv-contact-section .dgbv-lead-form h3{font-size:23px;margin-bottom:20px}
.dgbv-contact-section .dgbv-form-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
.dgbv-contact-section .dgbv-lead-form button{width:100%}
.vip-uni-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))!important}
@media (max-width: 991px){
 .dgbv-home-services-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
 .dgbv-help-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,minmax(0,1fr))}
 .dgbv-why-intro{grid-template-columns:1fr;align-items:start}
 .dgbv-why-intro__action{padding:0}
 .vip-uni-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr))!important}
}
@media (max-width: 767px){
 .dgbv-home-services-grid,.dgbv-help-grid,.vip-uni-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr!important}
 .dgbv-contact-section .dgbv-form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
 .dgbv-section-centered p,.dgbv-why-intro__content p{font-size:15px}
}

@media(max-width:1024px){.dgbv-testimonial-slide{flex-basis:calc((100% - 22px)/2);width:calc((100% - 22px)/2)}}
@media(max-width:760px){.dgbv-testimonial-slide{flex-basis:100%;width:100%;min-height:270px;padding:28px}.dgbv-testimonial-slide p{font-size:16px}.dgbv-testimonial-quote{right:22px;top:22px;font-size:42px}.dgbv-section-left{margin-bottom:28px}}


/* =========================================================
   DGBV 2.2 — PREMIUM HOME UI / CONSISTENT ICON SYSTEM
   ========================================================= */
:root{
  --dgbv-icon-bg: var(--vip-primary-light);
  --dgbv-icon-color: var(--vip-accent-dark);
  --dgbv-gold-border: var(--vip-accent);
}

/* Keep icon treatments consistent with the Visa & Immigration Services cards. */
.dgbv-home-service-card__icon,
.dgbv-help-card>span,
.dgbv-contact-details i,
.dgbv-contact-details__item i,
.dgbv-faq-socials a,
.dgbv-contact-socials a{
  background:var(--dgbv-icon-bg);
  color:var(--dgbv-icon-color);
}
.dgbv-home-service-card__icon{box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(199,154,43,.12);}
.dgbv-help-card>span{background:var(--dgbv-icon-bg);color:var(--dgbv-icon-color);}
.dgbv-home-service-card:hover .dgbv-home-service-card__icon,
.dgbv-help-card:hover>span{background:var(--vip-accent);color:#fff;}

/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM STUDY DESTINATION CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.vip-country-grid{gap:22px;}
.vip-country-card{
  position:relative;
  text-align:left;
  border:1px solid var(--vip-border);
  border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px rgba(28,26,23,.07);
  background:#fff;
  transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
}
.vip-country-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 42px rgba(28,26,23,.14);
  border-color:rgba(199,154,43,.55);
}
.vip-country-card__img{
  position:relative;
  height:190px;
  background:var(--vip-primary-light);
  overflow:hidden;
}
.vip-country-card__img img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .45s ease,filter .45s ease;
}
.vip-country-card:hover .vip-country-card__img img{transform:scale(1.06);filter:saturate(.9);}
.vip-country-card__overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,8,6,.05) 15%,rgba(10,8,6,.72) 100%);
}
.vip-country-card__flag{
  position:absolute;left:16px;bottom:14px;
  font-size:30px;line-height:1;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 3px 7px rgba(0,0,0,.3));
}
.vip-country-card__country-icon{
  position:absolute;right:14px;bottom:13px;
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:var(--dgbv-icon-bg);color:var(--dgbv-icon-color);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  box-shadow:0 5px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.16);
}
.vip-country-card__body{padding:16px 17px 18px;}
.vip-country-card__body h3{margin:0 0 8px;font-size:17px;color:var(--vip-ink);}
.vip-country-card__body .vip-link{font-size:13px;color:var(--vip-accent-dark);}
.dgbv-country-fallback-icon{font-size:38px;color:var(--dgbv-icon-color);}

/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM UNIVERSITY CARDS
   ========================================================= */
.vip-uni-grid{gap:24px;}
.vip-uni-card{
  border:1px solid rgba(199,154,43,.28);
  border-radius:20px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(28,26,23,.08);
  background:#fff;
  transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease,border-color .25s ease;
}
.vip-uni-card:hover{
  transform:translateY(-6px);
  border-color:var(--vip-accent);
  box-shadow:0 22px 44px rgba(28,26,23,.15);
}
.vip-uni-card__img{
  height:185px;
  overflow:hidden;
  position:relative;
  background:var(--vip-primary-light);
  color:var(--dgbv-icon-color);
}
.vip-uni-card__img img{
  width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;
  transition:transform .45s ease;
}
.vip-uni-card:hover .vip-uni-card__img img{transform:scale(1.05);}
.vip-uni-card__img-overlay{
  position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(10,8,6,.02),rgba(10,8,6,.58));
  pointer-events:none;
}
.vip-uni-card__rank{
  top:14px;right:14px;
  background:var(--vip-accent);
  color:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  box-shadow:0 5px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
}
.vip-uni-card__body{padding:19px 19px 20px;}
.vip-uni-card__eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;
  color:var(--vip-accent-dark);
  font-size:11px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;
  margin-bottom:8px;
}
.vip-uni-card h3{margin:0 0 17px;font-size:19px;line-height:1.35;}
.vip-uni-card h3 a{color:var(--vip-ink);}
.dgbv-gold-outline-btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:8px;
  padding:10px 15px;border:1.5px solid var(--vip-accent);
  border-radius:9px;background:transparent;color:var(--vip-accent-dark);
  font-size:13px;font-weight:800;
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.dgbv-gold-outline-btn:hover{
  background:var(--vip-accent);color:#fff;border-color:var(--vip-accent);
  transform:translateY(-1px);
}

/* =========================================================
   PREMIUM CONTACT LEFT PANEL
   ========================================================= */
.dgbv-contact-section{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,#fff 0%,#fbf9f4 100%);
}
.dgbv-contact-grid{gap:34px;}
.dgbv-contact-info--premium{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  justify-content:flex-start;
  padding:36px;
  border-radius:24px;
  color:#fff;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,#17130e 0%,#0a0806 72%);
  box-shadow:0 24px 55px rgba(10,8,6,.20);
  isolation:isolate;
}
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .dgbv-contact-info__glow{
  position:absolute;width:250px;height:250px;border-radius:50%;
  right:-95px;top:-105px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(241,212,136,.38),rgba(199,154,43,0) 70%);
  z-index:-1;
}
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .vip-eyebrow{
  background:rgba(241,212,136,.13);
  color:var(--vip-gold-light);
  border:1px solid rgba(241,212,136,.18);
}
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .vip-section__title{color:#fff;}
.dgbv-contact-info--premium>p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.78)!important;}
.dgbv-contact-points{
  display:grid;gap:10px;margin:20px 0 24px;
}
.dgbv-contact-points span{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;
  font-size:13px;font-weight:700;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);
}
.dgbv-contact-points i{color:var(--vip-gold-light);}
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .dgbv-location-tabs{margin-top:auto;}
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .dgbv-location-tab{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);
}
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .dgbv-location-tab.is-active{
  background:var(--vip-accent);border-color:var(--vip-accent);color:#fff;
}
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .dgbv-location-panel{
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.045);
}
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .dgbv-contact-details,
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .dgbv-contact-details a,
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .dgbv-contact-details__item{color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);}
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .dgbv-contact-details i,
.dgbv-contact-info--premium .dgbv-contact-details__item i{
  background:var(--dgbv-icon-bg);color:var(--dgbv-icon-color);
}
.dgbv-contact-socials{
  display:flex;gap:9px;margin-top:22px;
}
.dgbv-contact-socials a{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.dgbv-contact-socials a:hover{background:var(--vip-accent);color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* =========================================================
   FAQ LEFT CONTENT + SOCIALS
   ========================================================= */
.dgbv-faq-intro{font-size:15px!important;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 14px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);}
.dgbv-faq-socials{
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:22px;
}
.dgbv-faq-socials>span{
  width:100%;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;text-transform:uppercase;
  letter-spacing:.08em;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);margin-bottom:2px;
}
.dgbv-faq-socials a{
  width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;
  border:1px solid var(--vip-border);
  text-decoration:none;
  transition:.2s ease;
}
.dgbv-faq-socials a:hover{background:var(--vip-accent);color:#fff;border-color:var(--vip-accent);transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* (duplicate "ADMIN-CONTROLLED MEGA MENU" block removed — the
   authoritative version, including 4-column support, is further
   down this file.) */

/* =========================================================
   ADMIN-CONTROLLED MEGA MENU — 3/4 COLUMNS
   (parents with 3 or fewer children render as a plain compact
   dropdown instead — see get_mega_columns() in the nav walker)
   Desktop: centered to the viewport so it never clips off-screen.
   Mobile: accordion/stacked submenu.
   ========================================================= */
@media (min-width:901px){
  .vip-menu > .vip-mega-parent > .vip-submenu--mega{
    display:none;
    position:fixed;
    top:var(--dgbv-mega-top, 120px);
    left:50%;
    right:auto;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    min-width:0;
    max-width:calc(100vw - 32px);
    max-height:calc(100vh - var(--dgbv-mega-top, 120px) - 24px);
    overflow-y:auto;
    width:auto;
    padding:12px;
    gap:6px 10px;
    background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--vip-border);
    border-radius:14px;
    box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(16,24,40,.18);
    z-index:10000;
    box-sizing:border-box;
  }

  /* Compact columns, sized close to the plain dropdown's width per
     item rather than one big card per item. Up to 10 items: 3 per
     row. More than 10 items: 4 per row. */
  .vip-menu > .vip-mega-cols-3 > .vip-submenu--mega{
    width:min(660px,calc(100vw - 32px));
    grid-template-columns:repeat(3,minmax(0,1fr));
  }
  .vip-menu > .vip-mega-cols-4 > .vip-submenu--mega{
    width:min(840px,calc(100vw - 32px));
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,minmax(0,1fr));
  }

  .vip-menu > .vip-mega-parent:hover > .vip-submenu--mega,
  .vip-menu > .vip-mega-parent:focus-within > .vip-submenu--mega{
    display:grid;
  }

  .vip-submenu--mega>li{
    min-width:0;
    overflow:hidden;
    border:0;
    border-radius:8px;
    background:transparent;
    transition:background-color .2s ease;
  }
  .vip-submenu--mega>li:hover{
    background:var(--vip-bg-tint);
  }
  .vip-submenu--mega>li>.vip-nav-link{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    min-height:0;
    width:100%;
    box-sizing:border-box;
    padding:9px 10px;
    border-radius:8px;
    font-weight:500;
    font-size:14px;
  }
  .vip-submenu--mega>li>.vip-nav-link:hover{
    background:var(--vip-bg-tint);
    color:var(--vip-accent-dark);
  }
  .vip-submenu--mega .vip-menu-icon--img{
    width:30px;
    height:30px;
    min-width:30px;
    border-radius:7px;
    margin-right:4px;
    box-shadow:none;
  }
}

/* (mobile mega-menu sizing consolidated into the single ".vip-menu
   .vip-submenu" mobile block above — search "single rule set" —
   so it can't silently diverge from the regular dropdown/flyout
   behaviour again.) */

@media(max-width:767px){
  .vip-country-card__img{height:170px;}
  .dgbv-contact-info--premium{padding:27px 22px;}
  .dgbv-contact-grid{gap:24px;}
}


/* DGBV Visa Tools — isolated */
.dgbv-header-tools{position:relative;display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.dgbv-header-tools__toggle{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px;border:1px solid rgba(199,154,43,.18);background:#fff;border-radius:10px;padding:10px 11px;color:#173a36;font:inherit;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap}
.dgbv-header-tools__toggle>i:first-child{color:#b88d45}.dgbv-header-tools__toggle>i:last-child{font-size:9px;color:#7c8581}
.dgbv-header-tools__menu{display:none;position:absolute;right:0;top:calc(100% + 9px);width:255px;padding:8px;background:#fff;border:1px solid #e2e8e4;border-radius:13px;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(18,45,42,.14);z-index:10020}
.dgbv-header-tools:hover .dgbv-header-tools__menu,.dgbv-header-tools:focus-within .dgbv-header-tools__menu,.dgbv-header-tools.is-open .dgbv-header-tools__menu{display:block}
.dgbv-header-tools__menu a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:10px;border-radius:9px;color:#173a36;text-decoration:none}.dgbv-header-tools__menu a:hover{background:#f7f4ed}
.dgbv-header-tools__menu a>i{width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:8px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:#f5ead8;color:#b88d45}.dgbv-header-tools__menu strong,.dgbv-header-tools__menu small{display:block}.dgbv-header-tools__menu strong{font-size:12px}.dgbv-header-tools__menu small{font-size:10px;color:#7a8581;margin-top:2px}
@media(max-width:1100px){.dgbv-header-tools__toggle span{display:none}.dgbv-header-tools__toggle{padding:10px}}
@media(max-width:900px){.dgbv-header-tools{display:none}}

/* 2.4.4 pathway card polish */
.dgbv-pathway-home-action.dgbv-pathway-link-card{cursor:pointer;}
@media(max-width:800px){.dgbv-pathway-home-action.dgbv-pathway-link-card{padding:28px;}.dgbv-pathway-home-copy .dgbv-pathway-benefits{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}


/* Location single page — v2.5.3 */
.vip-location-section{background:#fff;padding:72px 0 86px}
.vip-location-layout--premium{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(420px,.9fr);gap:48px;align-items:start}
.vip-location-content{padding:8px 0}.vip-location-content>h2{font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px);margin:10px 0 24px;color:var(--vip-ink)}
.vip-location-contact--page{display:grid;gap:12px;margin:0 0 30px;padding:20px;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:18px;background:var(--vip-bg-tint)}
.vip-location-contact--page>div,.vip-location-contact--page>a{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;color:var(--vip-ink);font-weight:600}
.vip-location-contact--page i{width:22px;color:var(--vip-accent-dark);text-align:center;margin-top:4px}
.vip-location-rich{font-size:16px;line-height:1.8}.vip-location-rich p{margin:0 0 18px}.vip-location-map-card{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:24px;padding:18px;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow-lg);position:sticky;top:105px}
.vip-location-map-card__head{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:15px;padding:6px 6px 16px}.vip-location-map-card__head h3{font-size:23px;margin:2px 0 0}.vip-location-map-card__head>i{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--vip-primary-light);color:var(--vip-accent-dark);font-size:21px}
.vip-map--premium{height:390px;min-height:390px;border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden}.vip-map--premium iframe{width:100%;height:100%;min-height:390px;border:0;display:block}
.vip-map-placeholder{height:390px;border-radius:18px;background:var(--vip-bg-tint);border:1px dashed var(--vip-border);display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;justify-content:center;text-align:center;padding:30px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);gap:8px}.vip-map-placeholder i{font-size:42px;color:var(--vip-accent);margin-bottom:5px}.vip-map-placeholder strong{color:var(--vip-ink);font-size:17px}.vip-map-placeholder span{font-size:13px;max-width:270px}
@media(max-width:991px){.vip-location-layout--premium{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vip-location-map-card{position:relative;top:auto}.vip-map--premium,.vip-map--premium iframe,.vip-map-placeholder{height:350px;min-height:350px}}
@media(max-width:640px){.vip-location-section{padding:52px 0 65px}.vip-location-layout--premium{gap:28px}.vip-location-map-card{padding:12px;border-radius:18px}.vip-map--premium,.vip-map--premium iframe,.vip-map-placeholder{height:290px;min-height:290px}.vip-location-content>h2{font-size:30px}}


/* =========================================================
   DesertGate Ventures 2.5.4 — clean banners, country cards,
   location/contact polish and full-width footer CTA
   ========================================================= */
/* Simple banners: no artwork, no image column (color/height now controlled
   by the single consolidated banner section at the end of this file). */
.dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__inner{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,900px);}
.dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__content{max-width:860px;padding:58px 0 48px;}
.dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__content h1{max-width:820px;}
.dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__media{display:none!important;}
.dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);}
.dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs .current{color:#fff;}

/* Countries listing: intentionally different from compact country cards used elsewhere. */
.dgbv-countries-listing-intro{max-width:820px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);line-height:1.8;margin:6px 0 34px;}
.vip-country-card--listing{position:relative;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:24px;overflow:hidden;box-shadow:0 12px 35px rgba(23,58,54,.07);transition:transform .28s ease,box-shadow .28s ease,border-color .28s ease;}
.vip-country-card--listing:before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0 0 auto;height:4px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--vip-accent),#e8d09a);z-index:3;}
.vip-country-card--listing:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);border-color:rgba(199,154,43,.45);box-shadow:0 24px 55px rgba(23,58,54,.14);}
.vip-country-card--listing .vip-country-card__img{height:245px;overflow:hidden;background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f6f1e7,#e9e1d1);}
.vip-country-card--listing .vip-country-card__img img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;transition:transform .5s ease;}
.vip-country-card--listing:hover .vip-country-card__img img{transform:scale(1.055);}
.vip-country-card--listing .vip-country-card__body{padding:23px 23px 24px;}
.vip-country-card--listing .vip-country-card__body h3{font-size:23px;line-height:1.2;margin:8px 0 10px;}
.vip-country-card--listing .vip-country-card__body p{display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:3;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;min-height:72px;line-height:1.7;}
.vip-country-card--listing .vip-country-arrow{width:46px;height:46px;right:16px;bottom:auto;top:215px;background:var(--vip-primary);color:#fff;border:3px solid #fff;box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.16);}
.vip-country-card--listing .vip-country-arrow i{font-size:14px;}

/* Locations listing content. */
.dgbv-locations-intro{padding-top:72px;padding-bottom:38px;}
.dgbv-locations-intro__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1.2fr) minmax(280px,.6fr);gap:42px;align-items:center;}
.dgbv-locations-intro__grid>div:first-child p{max-width:760px;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);font-size:16px;line-height:1.8;margin:14px 0 0;}
.dgbv-locations-intro__badge{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:8px;padding:28px;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:22px;background:#fff;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow);}
.dgbv-locations-intro__badge i{width:52px;height:52px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:15px;background:var(--vip-primary);color:var(--vip-gold-light);font-size:21px;margin-bottom:5px;}
.dgbv-locations-intro__badge strong{font-size:19px;color:var(--vip-ink);}
.dgbv-locations-intro__badge span{font-size:14px;line-height:1.7;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);}

/* Location single: requested order and social row. */
.vip-location-contact--page{display:grid!important;grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:13px;margin-bottom:18px;}
.vip-location-contact--page>div,.vip-location-contact--page>a{width:100%;}
.dgbv-location-socials{display:flex;align-items:center;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:9px;margin:0 0 30px;}
.dgbv-location-socials>span{font-size:12px;font-weight:800;color:var(--vip-ink-soft);margin-right:3px;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.08em;}
.dgbv-location-socials>a{width:38px;height:38px;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1px solid var(--vip-border);border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:var(--vip-ink);text-decoration:none;transition:.2s ease;}
.dgbv-location-socials>a:hover{background:var(--vip-primary);color:#fff;border-color:var(--vip-primary);transform:translateY(-2px);}

/* A stronger image-led global contact section on inner pages. */
.dgbv-global-contact{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.dgbv-global-contact__media{min-height:520px;border-radius:26px;background:#e9e1d2;box-shadow:0 22px 60px rgba(23,58,54,.14);}
.dgbv-global-contact__media img{min-height:520px;object-fit:cover;}
.dgbv-global-contact__content{padding:10px 0;}

/* Make the Ready to take the next step area span the viewport. */
.vip-footer__cta-wrap{width:100%;}
.vip-footer__cta{max-width:none!important;width:100%;margin:0!important;padding-left:clamp(24px,5vw,90px);padding-right:clamp(24px,5vw,90px);}

@media(max-width:991px){
  .dgbv-locations-intro__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:24px;}
  .vip-country-card--listing .vip-country-arrow{top:185px;}
  .dgbv-global-contact__media,.dgbv-global-contact__media img{min-height:400px;}
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__content{padding:46px 0 36px;}
  .dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__content h1{font-size:38px;}
  .dgbv-locations-intro{padding-top:54px;padding-bottom:28px;}
  .vip-country-card--listing .vip-country-card__img{height:205px;}
  .vip-country-card--listing .vip-country-arrow{top:166px;}
  .dgbv-global-contact__media,.dgbv-global-contact__media img{min-height:300px;}
  .vip-footer__cta{padding-top:28px;padding-bottom:28px;}
}


/* Contact page image panel */
.dgbv-contact-visual-card{position:relative;min-height:250px;margin-bottom:18px;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;background:#10231d;box-shadow:var(--vip-shadow-lg);}
.dgbv-contact-visual-card img{width:100%;height:250px;display:block;object-fit:cover;}
.dgbv-contact-visual-card:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,24,45,.03) 25%,rgba(8,24,45,.82) 100%);pointer-events:none;}
.dgbv-contact-visual-card>div{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:22px;right:22px;bottom:20px;display:grid;gap:5px;color:#fff;}
.dgbv-contact-visual-card i{width:38px;height:38px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:11px;background:var(--vip-accent);color:#fff;margin-bottom:2px;}
.dgbv-contact-visual-card strong{font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;}
.dgbv-contact-visual-card span{font-size:13px;line-height:1.6;color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);max-width:500px;}
@media(max-width:640px){.dgbv-contact-visual-card img{height:210px}.dgbv-contact-visual-card{min-height:210px}}


/* Homepage contact image */
.dgbv-home-contact-visual{position:relative;margin:-4px -2px 24px;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;height:210px;background:#10231d;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.10);}
.dgbv-home-contact-visual img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;display:block;opacity:.88;}
.dgbv-home-contact-visual:after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(8,24,45,.02),rgba(8,24,45,.72));}
.dgbv-home-contact-visual span{position:absolute;z-index:2;left:17px;bottom:15px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;color:#fff;font-size:12px;font-weight:800;background:rgba(8,24,45,.62);padding:9px 12px;border-radius:999px;backdrop-filter:blur(5px);}
.dgbv-home-contact-visual i{color:var(--vip-gold-light);}
@media(max-width:640px){.dgbv-home-contact-visual{height:175px;margin-bottom:20px;}}


/* GDV 2.5.5 — force final visual rules and reliable cache-busting */
.dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__media{display:none !important;}
.dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__inner{grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) !important;}
.vip-main>.dgbv-page-banner--no-image{width:100vw;max-width:100vw;margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);}
.dgbv-global-contact__media{overflow:hidden;}
.dgbv-global-contact__media img{width:100%;height:100%;display:block;object-fit:cover;}
.vip-footer__cta-wrap{width:100%;}
.vip-footer__cta{width:100%;max-width:none !important;border-radius:0 !important;margin:0 !important;}
.vip-country-card--listing .vip-country-card__body p{display:-webkit-box !important;-webkit-box-orient:vertical !important;-webkit-line-clamp:3 !important;overflow:hidden !important;min-height:0 !important;}
@media(max-width:900px){.dgbv-university-filters{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr !important;}.dgbv-university-filters .dgbv-btn,.dgbv-university-reset{width:100%;}.vip-main>.dgbv-page-banner--no-image{margin-left:calc(50% - 50vw);margin-right:calc(50% - 50vw);}}
@media(max-width:600px){.dgbv-university-filters{grid-template-columns:1fr !important;}.dgbv-page-banner--no-image .dgbv-page-banner__content{padding-top:46px;padding-bottom:40px;}.vip-main>.dgbv-page-banner--no-image{width:100vw;max-width:100vw;}}

/* 2.5.6: archive listing banners. CPT archive URLs use archive-vip_*.php,
   so the banner must remain visible even when no WordPress Page template is assigned. */
.dgbv-page-banner--with-actions{display:flex!important;visibility:visible!important;opacity:1!important;position:relative!important;z-index:2!important;}
.dgbv-page-banner--with-actions .dgbv-page-banner__inner{display:block!important;visibility:visible!important;opacity:1!important;}
.dgbv-page-banner--with-actions .dgbv-page-banner__content{display:block!important;visibility:visible!important;opacity:1!important;}
.dgbv-page-banner--with-actions .dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs,
.dgbv-page-banner--with-actions .dgbv-page-banner__subtitle,
.dgbv-page-banner--with-actions .dgbv-page-banner__actions{display:flex;visibility:visible;opacity:1;}
.dgbv-page-banner--with-actions .dgbv-page-banner__subtitle{display:-webkit-box!important;}

/* =========================================================
   Desertgate Ventures Oman — banner + gold styling refresh
   1) Gold banner variant + reduced height (Services & Countries)
   2) Vision & Mission section under those banners
   3) Country single page sidebar (form + brochure, no more
      empty scroll space)
   4) Hardened "image on the left" contact section
   ========================================================= */

/* --- 1. Gold banner — now the default look for every inner-page banner
   (Services, Countries, Universities, About, Contact, Locations, Blog…).
   The Immigration banner keeps its own green identity, so it is excluded
   from the recolor rules below but still gets the shorter height. ------ */
.dgbv-page-banner{
  min-height:240px!important;
}
.dgbv-page-banner:not(.dgbv-page-banner--immigration){
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,#8a6415 0%,#c79a2b 48%,#8a6415 100%)!important;
}
.dgbv-page-banner--immigration{
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 78% 38%,rgba(73,118,96,.24),transparent 30%),linear-gradient(135deg,#0b1713,#173a31 58%,#0a120f)!important;
}
.dgbv-page-banner:not(.dgbv-page-banner--immigration):after{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(10,8,6,.62) 0%,rgba(10,8,6,.18) 55%,transparent 82%);
}
.dgbv-page-banner .dgbv-page-banner__glow{ display:none; }
.dgbv-page-banner .dgbv-page-banner__inner{
  padding-top:40px;
  padding-bottom:36px;
}
.dgbv-page-banner .dgbv-page-banner__content h1{
  font-size:clamp(28px,3.4vw,42px);
  margin-bottom:12px;
}
.dgbv-page-banner .dgbv-page-banner__subtitle{
  -webkit-line-clamp:2;
  margin-bottom:18px;
  font-size:15px;
}
.dgbv-page-banner:not(.dgbv-page-banner--immigration) .vip-eyebrow{
  background:rgba(10,8,6,.28);
  color:#fff;
}
/* Button 1 (primary) is always the same brand gold on every banner. */
.dgbv-page-banner .dgbv-banner-btn--primary{
  background:var(--vip-accent)!important;
  border-color:var(--vip-accent)!important;
  color:#fff!important;
}
.dgbv-page-banner .dgbv-banner-btn--primary:hover{
  background:var(--vip-accent-dark)!important;
  border-color:var(--vip-accent-dark)!important;
  color:#fff!important;
}
.dgbv-page-banner:not(.dgbv-page-banner--immigration) .dgbv-banner-btn--secondary{
  border-color:#fff!important;
}
.dgbv-page-banner:not(.dgbv-page-banner--immigration) .dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs a,
.dgbv-page-banner:not(.dgbv-page-banner--immigration) .dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs .current{
  color:#fff;
}
.dgbv-page-banner:not(.dgbv-page-banner--immigration) .dgbv-page-banner__breadcrumbs .vip-breadcrumbs span{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
@media(max-width:640px){
  .dgbv-page-banner{ min-height:auto!important; }
  .dgbv-page-banner .dgbv-page-banner__inner{ padding-top:32px; padding-bottom:28px; }
  .dgbv-page-banner .dgbv-page-banner__content h1{ font-size:30px; }
}

/* --- 2. Vision & mission section reused on Services / Countries ----- */
.dgbv-vm-section{ background:var(--vip-bg-tint); }
.dgbv-vm-section .dgbv-vm-grid{ margin-top:30px; }

/* --- 3. Country single page — sidebar form + brochure --------------- */
/* Reuse the same sticky detail-form pattern already defined for
   .vip-detail-form-card so the country sidebar behaves identically to
   the service sidebar: it no longer ends early and leaves empty space
   as the visitor scrolls, and it gains a lead form + brochure button. */
.vip-country-intro-grid{ align-items:start; }
.vip-country-intro-grid .vip-country-highlight-card{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.vip-country-sidebar{ position:relative; }
.vip-country-sidebar .vip-detail-form-card{ margin-top:0; }

/* --- 4. Contact CTA — image locked to the left on every breakpoint -- */
.dgbv-global-contact__grid{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(0,.95fr) minmax(0,1.05fr);
}
.dgbv-global-contact__media{ order:1; }
.dgbv-global-contact__content{ order:2; }
@media(max-width:991px){
  .dgbv-global-contact__media{ order:1; }
  .dgbv-global-contact__content{ order:2; }
}