/* ==========================================================================
   Universal Migration — Trivandrum Branch Page
   Page specific styles. Inherits tokens & shared components from style.css
   Primary #0066D6 · Secondary #0052A3 · Accent #12A6A6
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-page {
  --branch-radius: 26px;
  --branch-radius-sm: 18px;
  --branch-shadow: 0 22px 60px rgba(9, 52, 99, 0.12);
  --branch-shadow-hover: 0 30px 70px rgba(9, 52, 99, 0.2);
}
.branch-page a {
  text-decoration: none;
}
/* Scroll reveal ------------------------------------------------------------ */
[data-animate] {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  transform: none !important;
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
[data-animate="fade-right"] {
  transform: translateX(-40px);
}
[data-animate="fade-left"] {
  transform: translateX(40px);
}
[data-animate].is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  [data-animate] {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}
/* Shared section typography ------------------------------------------------ */
.branch-section-title,
.branch-page .section-title h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.18;
}
.section-lead {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.branch-body-text {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 1.03rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   1. HERO
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-hero {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 88px;
  padding: 110px 0 120px;
  color: #fff;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.branch-hero-media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1?auto=format&fit=crop&w=1920&q=80");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  animation: branchZoom 22s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes branchZoom {
  from { transform: scale(1.06); }
  to   { transform: scale(1.16); }
}
.branch-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(0, 47, 95, 0.9) 0%, rgba(0, 82, 163, 0.78) 45%, rgba(18, 166, 166, 0.55) 100%),
    rgba(6, 24, 44, 0.4);
}
.branch-hero .container {
  z-index: 2;
}
.branch-hero-kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.branch-hero-title {
  margin: 22px 0 18px;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.6vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.12;
  text-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 25, 55, 0.35);
}
.branch-hero-text {
  max-width: 640px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}
.branch-hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 34px;
}
.branch-call-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.branch-call-btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 30, 70, 0.35);
}
.branch-hero-trust {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 26px;
  margin: 38px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}
.branch-hero-trust i {
  color: #7fe6e6;
  margin-right: 8px;
}
/* Floating consultation card */
.branch-float-card {
  position: relative;
  padding: 38px 34px;
  border-radius: var(--branch-radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(0, 27, 60, 0.35);
  animation: branchFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes branchFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50%      { transform: translateY(-14px); }
}
.branch-float-title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.branch-float-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}
.branch-float-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.branch-float-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.branch-float-list small {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}
.branch-check {
  flex: 0 0 32px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), #0d8f8f);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.branch-float-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 26px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.branch-float-cta:hover {
  gap: 16px;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 25, 60, 0.28);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   2. CONSULTATION FORM + MAP
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-form-card,
.branch-map-card {
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--branch-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--branch-shadow);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.branch-form-card {
  padding: 42px 38px;
}
.branch-form-card:hover,
.branch-map-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--branch-shadow-hover);
}
.branch-form-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 14px 0 10px;
}
.branch-form-sub {
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
/* Floating label fields */
.float-field {
  position: relative;
}
.float-field input,
.float-field select,
.float-field textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 18px 10px;
  border: 1.6px solid rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--branch-radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  appearance: none;
}
.float-field textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}
.float-field label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 17px;
  left: 18px;
  font-size: 0.97rem;
  color: var(--text);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: all 0.22s ease;
}
.float-field input:focus,
.float-field select:focus,
.float-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.12);
}
.float-field input:focus + label,
.float-field textarea:focus + label,
.float-field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.float-field textarea:not(:placeholder-shown) + label,
.float-field label.is-static,
.float-field select:focus ~ label {
  top: 7px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
/* Phone + country code group */
.phone-field {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.phone-field select {
  flex: 0 0 120px;
  padding: 18px 14px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--primary) 50%),
                    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-position: calc(100% - 20px) 24px, calc(100% - 14px) 24px;
  background-size: 6px 6px, 6px 6px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.phone-field input {
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}
.phone-field label {
  left: 146px;
}
/* Native select arrow for destination */
.float-field select#destination {
  padding-top: 26px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(45deg, transparent 50%, var(--primary) 50%),
                    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 50%, transparent 50%);
  background-position: calc(100% - 20px) 26px, calc(100% - 14px) 26px;
  background-size: 6px 6px, 6px 6px;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.float-field input.is-invalid,
.float-field select.is-invalid,
.float-field textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: #e05260;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(224, 82, 96, 0.12);
}
.branch-submit {
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.branch-form-note {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--teal);
  min-height: 22px;
}
.branch-form-note.is-error {
  color: #d63b4a;
}
/* Map card */
.branch-map-card {
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.branch-map-frame {
  position: relative;
  height: 320px;
  background: var(--soft-blue);
}
.branch-map-frame iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}
.branch-info {
  padding: 34px 34px 38px;
}
.branch-info-title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.branch-info-title span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.branch-info-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.14);
}
.branch-info-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.branch-info-icon {
  flex: 0 0 46px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.1);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.branch-info-list li:hover .branch-info-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.branch-info-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.branch-info-list p {
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.branch-info-list a {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   3. ABOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
}
.branch-about-tile {
  padding: 30px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--branch-radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(9, 52, 99, 0.1);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.branch-about-tile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--branch-shadow-hover);
}
.branch-about-tile i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.branch-about-tile strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.branch-about-tile span {
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   4. WHY CHOOSE US
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-feature-card {
  height: 100%;
  padding: 34px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--branch-radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(9, 52, 99, 0.09);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.branch-feature-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -40% -60% auto;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(18, 166, 166, 0.16), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.branch-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.28);
  box-shadow: var(--branch-shadow-hover);
}
.branch-feature-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.branch-feature-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.1);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.branch-feature-card:hover .branch-feature-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.06);
}
.branch-feature-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.branch-feature-card p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   5. PROCESS TIMELINE
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 22px;
  position: relative;
  margin: 0;
}
.branch-timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 46px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
  opacity: 0.28;
}
.branch-step {
  position: relative;
  padding: 34px 22px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--branch-radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(9, 52, 99, 0.1);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.branch-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: var(--branch-shadow-hover);
}
.branch-step-num {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 90, 169, 0.32);
}
.branch-step:nth-child(even) .branch-step-num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), #0b8585);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(18, 166, 166, 0.32);
}
.branch-step h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.branch-step p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   6. AREAS WE SERVE
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-area-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}
.branch-area-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--branch-radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(9, 52, 99, 0.08);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.branch-area-card i {
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.branch-area-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--branch-shadow-hover);
}
.branch-area-card:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.2);
  color: var(--teal);
}
.branch-area-card--muted {
  background: rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.07);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   7. STUDY DESTINATIONS
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-country-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  height: 100%;
  padding: 20px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--branch-radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(9, 52, 99, 0.09);
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.branch-flag {
  width: 46px;
  height: 32px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(9, 52, 99, 0.2);
  flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.branch-country-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}
.branch-country-card i {
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-8px);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.branch-country-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  border-color: rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.3);
  box-shadow: var(--branch-shadow-hover);
}
.branch-country-card:hover i {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   8. STATISTICS
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-stats {
  padding: 74px 0;
  color: #fff;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 55%, #0f8f9b 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.branch-stats::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -60% 60% 40% -20%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16), transparent 65%);
}
.branch-stats .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.branch-stat {
  padding: 26px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--branch-radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease;
}
.branch-stat:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}
.branch-stat-num {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
}
.branch-stat p {
  margin: 12px 0 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   9. TESTIMONIALS SLIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 6px;
}
.branch-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 26px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.branch-testimonial {
  flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 52px) / 3);
  padding: 34px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--branch-radius);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 55px rgba(9, 52, 99, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.branch-testimonial:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--branch-shadow-hover);
}
.branch-testimonial > i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}
.branch-testimonial p {
  color: var(--graphite);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.branch-testimonial-user {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.branch-avatar {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
}
.branch-testimonial-user strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.branch-testimonial-user small {
  color: var(--text);
}
.branch-rating {
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: #f5a623;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.branch-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 38px;
}
.branch-slider-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.2);
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(9, 52, 99, 0.12);
}
.branch-slider-btn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.branch-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.branch-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.branch-dot.is-active {
  width: 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--teal));
}
/* ==========================================================================
   10. FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-accordion .accordion-item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--branch-radius) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(9, 52, 99, 0.08);
}
.branch-accordion .accordion-button {
  padding: 22px 26px;
  font-family: "Plus Jakarta Sans", "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  background: transparent;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.branch-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
  color: var(--primary);
  background: rgba(0, 102, 214, 0.06);
}
.branch-accordion .accordion-button:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
  border-color: transparent;
}
.branch-accordion .accordion-button::after {
  width: 1.1rem;
  height: 1.1rem;
  background-size: 1.1rem;
}
.branch-accordion .accordion-body {
  padding: 4px 26px 26px;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.85;
}
/* ==========================================================================
   FINAL CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-cta {
  padding: 90px 0;
}
.branch-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 70px 50px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary) 52%, #10a0a8 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 72, 145, 0.32);
}
.branch-cta-inner::before,
.branch-cta-inner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.branch-cta-inner::before { top: -140px; left: -90px; }
.branch-cta-inner::after  { bottom: -160px; right: -70px; }
.branch-cta-inner h2 {
  position: relative;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.branch-cta-inner p {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 34px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}
.branch-cta-actions {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  justify-content: center;
}
.branch-cta-primary,
.branch-cta-ghost {
  padding: 15px 34px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.branch-cta-primary {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 25, 60, 0.28);
}
.branch-cta-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 46px rgba(0, 25, 60, 0.36);
}
.branch-cta-ghost {
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.branch-cta-ghost:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
  .branch-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
  .branch-timeline::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .branch-testimonial {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 26px) / 2);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .branch-hero {
    padding: 80px 0 90px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .branch-hero-text {
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .branch-hero-actions,
  .branch-hero-trust {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .branch-float-card {
    margin-top: 44px;
    text-align: left;
    animation: none;
  }
  .branch-form-card {
    padding: 34px 26px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
  .branch-page .section-padding {
    padding: 66px 0;
  }
  .branch-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .branch-testimonial {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
  .branch-about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .branch-info,
  .branch-form-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
  .branch-cta-inner {
    padding: 48px 24px;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }
  .phone-field {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .phone-field select {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
  }
  .phone-field label {
    left: 18px;
    top: auto;
    bottom: 34px;
  }
  .phone-field input:focus + label,
  .phone-field input:not(:placeholder-shown) + label {
    bottom: 62px;
    top: auto;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
  .branch-hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
  .branch-hero-actions .primary-btn,
  .branch-call-btn,
  .branch-cta-primary,
  .branch-cta-ghost {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}