/* ========================================
   STUDENT EXCHANGE & GLOBAL MOBILITY
   "Global Journey" Theme
   Ocean Teal + Vibrant Coral + Warm Sand + Deep Navy
   ======================================== */
:root {
    --sep-deep: #0f1a2e;
    --sep-navy: #1a2a4a;
    --sep-teal: #0d9488;
    --sep-teal-light: #14b8a6;
    --sep-coral: #f97316;
    --sep-coral-light: #fb923c;
    --sep-sand: #fef3c7;
    --sep-amber: #f59e0b;
    --sep-sky: #38bdf8;
    --sep-cream: #fefdfb;
    --sep-warm-white: #fffefa;
    --sep-text: #1e293b;
    --sep-text-light: #64748b;
    --sep-border: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
    --sep-gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1a2e 0%, #1a2a4a 40%, #234e6e 75%, #2d7a8c 100%);
    --sep-gradient-teal: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d9488 0%, #14b8a6 100%);
    --sep-gradient-coral: linear-gradient(135deg, #f97316 0%, #fb923c 100%);
    --sep-gradient-sky: linear-gradient(135deg, #0ea5e9 0%, #38bdf8 100%);
}

/* ========================================
   HERO SECTION - GLOBAL MOBILITY
   ======================================== */
.sep-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 750px;
    background: var(--sep-gradient-hero);
    padding: 140px 60px 120px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Animated World Map Background */
.sep-hero-worldmap {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.04;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 1000 500'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23fff' d='M150 100c20 10 40 5 60 15s30 25 50 20 40-20 60-15 30 15 50 25 50-5 70 10 40 20 60 15 30-15 50-10 40 20 60 25 50 0 70 15 40 25 60 20M100 200c30 15 50 10 70 20s40 20 60 15 30-10 50-5 40 15 60 25 50 5 70 20 40 25 60 20 30-20 50-15 40 15 60 20 50 10 70 25M80 300c25 10 45 15 65 20s35 10 55 15 40 20 60 25 45 5 65 15 35 15 55 20 40 10 60 15 45 20 65 25 35 15 55 10'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-size: 150% auto;
    background-position: center;
    animation: sepWorldMove 60s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes sepWorldMove {
    0% { background-position: 0% center; }
    100% { background-position: 200% center; }
}

/* Glowing Destination Dots */
.sep-hero-dots {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.sep-dot {
    position: absolute;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--sep-coral);
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.5), 0 0 40px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3);
    animation: sepDotPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.sep-dot::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid var(--sep-coral);
    opacity: 0.5;
    animation: sepDotRing 3s ease-out infinite;
}

.sep-dot-1 { top: 25%; left: 15%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.sep-dot-2 { top: 35%; left: 45%; animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.sep-dot-3 { top: 55%; left: 70%; animation-delay: 1s; }
.sep-dot-4 { top: 30%; right: 25%; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.sep-dot-5 { top: 65%; left: 25%; animation-delay: 2s; }

@keyframes sepDotPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0.7; }
}

@keyframes sepDotRing {
    0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.5; }
    100% { transform: scale(2.5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Globe Animation */
.sep-hero-globe {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    right: 3%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 550px;
    height: 550px;
    opacity: 0.12;
    animation: sepGlobeSpin 50s linear infinite;
}

.sep-hero-globe svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

@keyframes sepGlobeSpin {
    0% { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Hero Container */
.sep-hero-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Hero Content Left */
.sep-hero-content {
    position: relative;
}

.sep-hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sep-hero-badge-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: var(--sep-gradient-coral);
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.sep-hero-badge-icon svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    stroke: #fff;
}

.sep-hero-badge span {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sep-hero-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.sep-hero-title .accent {
    background: var(--sep-gradient-coral);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

.sep-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.sep-hero-body {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.8;
    margin: 0 0 32px;
}

/* Hero CTA Buttons */
.sep-hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.sep-hero-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sep-hero-btn.primary {
    background: var(--sep-gradient-coral);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
}

.sep-hero-btn.primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.45);
}

.sep-hero-btn.secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.sep-hero-btn.secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.sep-hero-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke: currentColor;
}

/* Hero Cards Right */
.sep-hero-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.sep-hero-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sep-hero-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--sep-gradient-teal);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.sep-hero-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.sep-hero-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.sep-hero-card-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sep-hero-card-icon.teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.3) 0%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.3) 100%); }
.sep-hero-card-icon.coral { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.3) 0%, rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.3) 100%); }
.sep-hero-card-icon.sky { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.3) 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.3) 100%); }
.sep-hero-card-icon.amber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.3) 0%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.3) 100%); }

.sep-hero-card-icon svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
}

.sep-hero-card-icon.teal svg { stroke: var(--sep-teal-light); }
.sep-hero-card-icon.coral svg { stroke: var(--sep-coral-light); }
.sep-hero-card-icon.sky svg { stroke: var(--sep-sky); }
.sep-hero-card-icon.amber svg { stroke: var(--sep-amber); }

.sep-hero-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.sep-hero-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Stats Bar */
.sep-hero-stats {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    padding: 15px 60px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 80px;
    z-index: 3;
}

.sep-hero-stat {
    text-align: center;
}

.sep-hero-stat h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sep-coral);
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.sep-hero-stat span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .sep-hero-container {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .sep-hero-cards {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .sep-hero-cta {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .sep-hero-globe {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sep-hero {
        padding: 120px 24px 100px;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .sep-hero-title {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }
    .sep-hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .sep-hero-cards {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .sep-hero-stats {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 30px;
        padding: 20px 24px;
    }
    .sep-hero-stat h3 {
        font-size: 1.6rem;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   SECTION COMMON STYLES
   ======================================== */
.sep-section-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1) 0%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.1) 100%);
    border: 1px solid var(--sep-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sep-section-badge span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sep-teal);
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.sep-section-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sep-text);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0;
}

.sep-section-title .accent {
    background: var(--sep-gradient-coral);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}

/* ========================================
   SECTION 1: GLOBAL ADVANTAGE
   ======================================== */
.sep-advantage {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    background: var(--sep-cream);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sep-advantage::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    right: -200px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.sep-advantage-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.sep-advantage-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.sep-advantage-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 32px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.sep-advantage-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sep-border);
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sep-advantage-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--sep-gradient-teal);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.sep-advantage-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.sep-advantage-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
}

.sep-advantage-icon {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.sep-advantage-icon.teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12) 0%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.12) 100%); }
.sep-advantage-icon.coral { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12) 0%, rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.12) 100%); }
.sep-advantage-icon.sky { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.12) 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12) 100%); }

.sep-advantage-icon svg {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
}

.sep-advantage-icon.teal svg { stroke: var(--sep-teal); }
.sep-advantage-icon.coral svg { stroke: var(--sep-coral); }
.sep-advantage-icon.sky svg { stroke: var(--sep-sky); }

.sep-advantage-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sep-text);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.sep-advantage-card p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--sep-text-light);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.sep-advantage-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

.sep-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 16px 32px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sep-btn.primary {
    background: var(--sep-gradient-coral);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.25);
}

.sep-btn.primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.35);
}

.sep-btn.secondary {
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--sep-teal);
    color: var(--sep-teal);
}

.sep-btn.secondary:hover {
    background: var(--sep-teal);
    color: #fff;
}

.sep-btn svg {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    stroke: currentColor;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .sep-advantage-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sep-advantage {
        padding: 60px 24px;
    }
}


/* ========================================
   SECTION 2: EXCHANGE PATHWAYS
   ======================================== */
.sep-pathways {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    background: var(--sep-gradient-hero);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sep-pathways::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 80%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.sep-pathways-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.sep-pathways-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.sep-pathways-header .sep-section-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.sep-pathways-header .sep-section-badge span {
    color: var(--sep-coral-light);
}

.sep-pathways-header .sep-section-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.sep-pathways-header .sep-section-title .accent {
    background: var(--sep-gradient-coral);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.sep-pathways-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.sep-pathway-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    text-align: center;
}

.sep-pathway-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.sep-pathway-number {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: var(--sep-gradient-coral);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.sep-pathway-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.sep-pathway-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.sep-pathways-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

.sep-btn.light {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.sep-btn.light:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .sep-pathways-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sep-pathways {
        padding: 60px 24px;
    }
    .sep-pathways-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}


/* ========================================
   SECTION 3: DESTINATIONS MAP
   ======================================== */
.sep-destinations {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    background: var(--sep-cream);
    position: relative;
}

.sep-destinations-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.sep-destinations-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.sep-map-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.sep-world-map {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1000px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
}

.sep-world-map svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

/* Region Cards Grid */
.sep-regions-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.sep-region-block {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sep-border);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sep-region-block:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1);
}

.sep-region-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--sep-border);
}

.sep-region-icon {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.sep-region-icon.teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15) 0%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.15) 100%); }
.sep-region-icon.coral { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15) 0%, rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.15) 100%); }

.sep-region-icon svg {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
}

.sep-region-icon.teal svg { stroke: var(--sep-teal); }
.sep-region-icon.coral svg { stroke: var(--sep-coral); }

.sep-region-header h4 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sep-text);
    margin: 0;
}

.sep-region-locations {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sep-location-tag {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    background: rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--sep-text);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.sep-location-tag.highlight {
    background: var(--sep-gradient-coral);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Partner Universities */
.sep-partners-section {
    margin-top: 60px;
    text-align: center;
}

.sep-partners-section h4 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sep-text);
    margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.sep-partners-regions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.sep-partner-region {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 2px solid var(--sep-border);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sep-text);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.sep-partner-region:hover,
.sep-partner-region.active {
    background: var(--sep-teal);
    border-color: var(--sep-teal);
    color: #fff;
}

.sep-destinations-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sep-destinations {
        padding: 60px 24px;
    }
    .sep-regions-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}


/* ========================================
   SECTION 4: STUDENT EXPERIENCE
   ======================================== */
.sep-experience {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--sep-cream) 100%);
}

.sep-experience-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.sep-experience-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.sep-experience-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.sep-experience-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 32px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--sep-border);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.sep-experience-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.12);
}

.sep-experience-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
}

.sep-experience-icon.teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15) 0%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.15) 100%); }
.sep-experience-icon.coral { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15) 0%, rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.15) 100%); }
.sep-experience-icon.sky { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15) 100%); }
.sep-experience-icon.amber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 0%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15) 100%); }

.sep-experience-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.sep-experience-icon.teal svg { stroke: var(--sep-teal); }
.sep-experience-icon.coral svg { stroke: var(--sep-coral); }
.sep-experience-icon.sky svg { stroke: var(--sep-sky); }
.sep-experience-icon.amber svg { stroke: var(--sep-amber); }

.sep-experience-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sep-text);
    margin: 0;
}

.sep-experience-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sep-experience {
        padding: 60px 24px;
    }
    .sep-experience-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 300px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   SECTION 5: WHO CAN APPLY
   ======================================== */
.sep-eligibility {
    padding: 80px 60px;
    background: var(--sep-gradient-hero);
    position: relative;
}

.sep-eligibility-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.sep-eligibility-header {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.sep-eligibility-header .sep-section-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.sep-eligibility-header .sep-section-badge span {
    color: var(--sep-coral-light);
}

.sep-eligibility-header .sep-section-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.sep-eligibility-tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.sep-elig-tag {
    padding: 14px 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sep-elig-tag:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.sep-eligibility-message {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sep-eligibility {
        padding: 50px 24px;
    }
    .sep-elig-tag {
        padding: 12px 20px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}


/* ========================================
   SECTION 6: HOW TO APPLY (TIMELINE)
   ======================================== */
.sep-process {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    background: var(--sep-cream);
}

.sep-process-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.sep-process-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.sep-timeline {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.sep-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 35px;
    left: 60px;
    right: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--sep-teal), var(--sep-coral));
    border-radius: 2px;
    z-index: 1;
}

.sep-timeline-step {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    flex: 1;
}

.sep-step-number {
    width: 70px;
    height: 70px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    border: 4px solid var(--sep-teal);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sep-teal);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sep-timeline-step:hover .sep-step-number {
    background: var(--sep-teal);
    color: #fff;
}

.sep-timeline-step h4 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sep-text);
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 120px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.sep-process-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .sep-timeline {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .sep-timeline::before {
        top: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 35px;
        right: auto;
        width: 4px;
        height: auto;
    }
    .sep-timeline-step {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: left;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .sep-timeline-step h4 {
        max-width: none;
        margin: 0;
    }
    .sep-step-number {
        margin: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sep-process {
        padding: 60px 24px;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   SECTION 7: FUNDING
   ======================================== */
.sep-funding {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--sep-cream) 100%);
}

.sep-funding-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.sep-funding-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.sep-funding-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.sep-funding-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px 28px;
    border: 1px solid var(--sep-border);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sep-funding-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--sep-gradient-coral);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.sep-funding-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

.sep-funding-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12);
}

.sep-funding-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sep-funding-icon.teal { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.15) 0%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.15) 100%); }
.sep-funding-icon.coral { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.15) 0%, rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.15) 100%); }
.sep-funding-icon.sky { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(56, 189, 248, 0.15) 0%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15) 100%); }
.sep-funding-icon.amber { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15) 0%, rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.15) 100%); }

.sep-funding-icon svg { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.sep-funding-icon.teal svg { stroke: var(--sep-teal); }
.sep-funding-icon.coral svg { stroke: var(--sep-coral); }
.sep-funding-icon.sky svg { stroke: var(--sep-sky); }
.sep-funding-icon.amber svg { stroke: var(--sep-amber); }

.sep-funding-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--sep-text);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.sep-funding-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--sep-text-light);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.sep-funding-cta {
    text-align: center;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sep-funding {
        padding: 60px 24px;
    }
    .sep-funding-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 400px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}


/* ========================================
   SECTION 8: TESTIMONIALS
   ======================================== */
.sep-testimonials {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    background: var(--sep-gradient-hero);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.sep-testimonials::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        radial-gradient(circle at 10% 90%, rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.1) 0%, transparent 35%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(13, 148, 136, 0.1) 0%, transparent 35%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.sep-testimonials-container {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.sep-testimonials-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.sep-testimonials-header .sep-section-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.sep-testimonials-header .sep-section-badge span {
    color: var(--sep-coral-light);
}

.sep-testimonials-header .sep-section-title {
    color: #fff;
}

.sep-testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

.sep-testimonial-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 32px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.sep-testimonial-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.sep-testimonial-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.sep-testimonial-avatar {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid var(--sep-coral);
}

.sep-testimonial-info h4 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #fff;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.sep-testimonial-info span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.sep-testimonial-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: var(--sep-gradient-coral);
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.sep-testimonial-quote {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.sep-testimonial-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--sep-coral-light);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.sep-testimonial-link:hover {
    color: #fff;
    gap: 10px;
}

.sep-testimonial-link svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    stroke: currentColor;
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sep-testimonials {
        padding: 60px 24px;
    }
    .sep-testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 450px;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
}

/* ========================================
   SECTION 9: FINAL CTA
   ======================================== */
.sep-final-cta {
    padding: 100px 60px;
    background: var(--sep-cream);
    text-align: center;
}

.sep-final-container {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.sep-final-cta h2 {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--sep-text);
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.sep-final-cta h2 .accent {
    background: var(--sep-gradient-coral);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.sep-final-microcopy {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--sep-text-light);
    margin: 0 0 40px;
}

.sep-final-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sep-final-cta {
        padding: 60px 24px;
    }
    .sep-final-cta h2 {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }
    .sep-final-buttons {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }
}