/* ============================================================
   CONAHST – Global Stylesheet
   Author: TechLedger Solutions SL Ltd
   Convention: BEM-inspired, mobile-first, no inline styles
   ============================================================ */

/* ── 1. Custom Properties (Design Tokens) ─────────────────── */
:root {
  --color-primary:        #1a4fa8;
  --color-primary-dark:   #133a82;
  --color-primary-light:  #e8effc;
  --color-accent:         #3d7ffa;
  --color-text:           #1a1a2e;
  --color-text-muted:     #64748b;
  --color-text-light:     #94a3b8;
  --color-bg:             #ffffff;
  --color-bg-gray:        #f8fafc;
  --color-bg-dark:        #111827;
  --color-bg-dark-card:   #1e293b;
  --color-border:         #e2e8f0;
  --color-white:          #ffffff;
  --color-success:        #16a34a;

  --font-family:          'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-size-xs:         0.75rem;
  --font-size-sm:         0.875rem;
  --font-size-base:       1rem;
  --font-size-lg:         1.125rem;
  --font-size-xl:         1.25rem;
  --font-size-2xl:        1.5rem;
  --font-size-3xl:        1.875rem;
  --font-size-4xl:        2.25rem;
  --font-size-5xl:        3rem;

  --radius-sm:            8px;
  --radius-md:            16px;
  --radius-lg:            24px;
  --radius-xl:            32px;
  --radius-pill:          9999px;

  --shadow-sm:            0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,.06), 0 1px 2px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  --shadow-md:            0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
  --shadow-lg:            0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.12);
  --shadow-card:          0 2px 12px rgba(26,79,168,.08);

  --spacing-xs:           0.5rem;
  --spacing-sm:           1rem;
  --spacing-md:           1.5rem;
  --spacing-lg:           2.5rem;
  --spacing-xl:           4rem;
  --spacing-2xl:          6rem;
  --spacing-3xl:          8rem;

  --transition-fast:      150ms ease;
  --transition-base:      250ms ease;

  --container-max:        1200px;
  --container-pad:        1.25rem;

  --contact-gradient-fill: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-accent) 55%, #c8ddff 100%);
  --contact-gradient-fill-strong: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 45%, var(--color-accent) 100%);
  --contact-gradient-text: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-accent) 45%, #5b9dff 75%, #b8d4ff 100%);
  --contact-gradient-text-dark: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8effc 0%, var(--color-accent) 55%, #ffffff 100%);
}

/* ── 2. Reset & Base ───────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  height: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  min-height: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

#main-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 100vh;
  animation: pageContentFade 380ms ease both;
}

@keyframes pageContentFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

img, video {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

address {
  font-style: normal;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ── 3. Layout Utilities ───────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.section {
  padding-block: var(--spacing-3xl);
}

.section--gray {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-gray);
}

.mt-sm { margin-top: var(--spacing-sm); }

/* ── 4. Buttons ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast),
              border-color var(--transition-fast),
              transform var(--transition-fast),
              box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.btn-pill {
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 0.45rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
}

.btn-full {
  width: 100%;
}

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

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-secondary-light {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

.btn-secondary-light:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── 5. Typography helpers ─────────────────────────────────── */
.eyebrow,
.section-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.section-label--light {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}

/* ── 6. Header ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), background-color var(--transition-base);
}

.site-header.header--scrolled {
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Remove any seam between sticky header and dark hero sections */
.programs-hero,
.admissions-hero,
.about-hero,
.contact-hero {
  margin-top: -1px;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  padding-block: 0.875rem;
}

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.logo-mark {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

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

.logo-mark:has(img) {
  background: none;
}

.logo-mark img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

.logo-mark--sm {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.logo-mark--lg {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.logo-name {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.logo-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  max-width: 180px;
}

.main-nav {
  flex: 1;
}

.main-nav ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.main-nav-actions {
  display: none;
}

.nav-link {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link--active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-actions .btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.header-link {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.header-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.lang-switcher {
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  min-width: 44px;
  min-height: 44px;
  border: none;
  background: var(--color-bg-gray);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-left: auto;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-toggle:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.nav-toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.nav-toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  width: 22px;
  background-color: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

/* ── 7. Hero (Full-Section Slider – Focus Gym Style) ────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slider {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-slider-track {
  display: flex;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  min-height: 100dvh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(0.85);
  transition: transform 0.6s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}

.hero-slide-bg--1 { background-image: url('../images/sch.png'); }
.hero-slide-bg--2 { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1559757148-5c350d0d3c56?w=1200&auto=format&fit=crop&q=80'); }
.hero-slide-bg--3 { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1576091160550-2173dba999ef?w=1200&auto=format&fit=crop&q=80'); }
.hero-slide-bg--4 { background-image: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1588776814546-1ffcf47267a5?w=1200&auto=format&fit=crop&q=80'); }

.hero:hover .hero-slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(0.75);
}

.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  transition: background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.hero:hover .hero-slide-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.hero-slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-block: var(--spacing-3xl);
  min-height: 100dvh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero-slide-content .hero-badge {
  position: static;
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.hero-slide-content h1,
.hero-slide-content .hero-heading {
  font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-block: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero-subtext {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  max-width: 520px;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.hero-subtext--light {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.eyebrow--light {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  width: fit-content;
}

.hero-stats--light {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-stats--light .stat-number {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero-stats--light .stat-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.hero-stats--light .stat-divider {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.stat-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-number {
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
}

.hero-badge {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.hero-slider-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: var(--color-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), transform 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-slider-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.hero-slider-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.hero-slider-btn--prev {
  left: var(--spacing-md);
}

.hero-slider-btn--next {
  right: var(--spacing-md);
}

.hero-slider-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.hero-slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-slider-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.hero-slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* ── 8. Partner Strip ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.partners {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  padding-block: var(--spacing-lg);
  position: relative;
}

.partners-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.partners-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.partners-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.partners-logos--light {
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.partner-item {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.partners-logos--light .partner-item {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.partner-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
}

.partners-logos--light .partner-divider {
  background-color: var(--color-border);
}

.home-intake {
  padding-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.home-intake__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.home-intake__card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.home-intake__card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}

.home-intake__card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.home-intake__link {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* ── 9. Features Section ───────────────────────────────────── */
.features-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-gray);
}

.section-header-two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.section-header-two-col h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
}

.section-header-desc {
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.section-header-desc p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.section-center-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.section-center-header h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.feature-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.feature-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.feature-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.icon-btn-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  border: none;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-btn-circle svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.icon-btn-circle:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.icon-btn-circle:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.feature-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.feature-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ── 10. Subjects Section ──────────────────────────────────── */
.subjects-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  padding-block: var(--spacing-3xl);
}

.subjects-inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.subjects-left h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-block: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-xl);
}

.subjects-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.subjects-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.subjects-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.subjects-num {
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1;
  min-width: 2.5rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.subjects-list strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.subjects-list p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}

.subjects-image-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}

.subjects-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ── 11. Programs Grid ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.programs-grid--detailed {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.programs-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  background-image: url('../images/sch.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 35%;
  padding-block: var(--spacing-2xl);
}
.programs-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(4, 18, 42, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(10, 48, 100, 0.82) 55%,
    rgba(4, 18, 42, 0.75) 100%
  );
}

.programs-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(72px);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.programs-hero__glow--one {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  left: -40px;
  top: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.58), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 72%);
}

.programs-hero__glow--two {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  right: -90px;
  bottom: -110px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 239, 252, 0.25), rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.12) 72%);
}

.programs-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}

.programs-hero__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.programs-hero__title {
  max-width: 18ch;
  font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.programs-hero__lead {
  max-width: 720px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.programs-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.programs-page {
  padding-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.programs-page-grid {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.program-db-card {
  border-color: rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(15, 28, 58, 0.08);
}

.program-db-card__header {
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.program-db-card__level {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.18);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
}

.program-db-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.programs-cta-band {
  margin-top: 0;
}

.program-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.program-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}

.program-card h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
}

.program-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  flex: 1;
}

/* Program card image block */
.program-card-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  position: relative;
}

.program-card-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), filter var(--transition-base);
}

.program-card--home:hover .program-card-image img,
.program-card--detailed:hover .program-card-image img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
  filter: brightness(0.9);
}

/* Detailed programs page – taller image */
.program-card--detailed .program-card-image {
  height: 200px;
}

/* Home – programs section refinement */
.program-card--home {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.program-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.program-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.program-tagline {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.program-meta {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem 1rem;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.program-meta li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.program-meta .label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.program-meta .value {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.program-footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.program-duration-pill {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: inline-flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1px;
}

.program-duration-pill span {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.program-duration-pill strong {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.program-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xs);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.program-link {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.program-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.program-card-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.program-badge {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.program-badge--green {
  background-color: #dcfce7;
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.program-details-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-block: var(--spacing-xs);
}

/* ── 12. Videos Section ────────────────────────────────────── */
.videos-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-gray);
}

.videos-slider-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.videos-track {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}

.videos-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.video-card {
  flex: 0 0 calc(50% - var(--spacing-md) / 2);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.video-thumb-link {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.video-thumb-link img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.video-card:hover .video-thumb-link img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.video-play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-card:hover .video-play-overlay {
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

.video-play-btn {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.video-play-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.video-card:hover .video-play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.video-card-info {
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.video-card-info h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.video-card-info p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.slider-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast),
              border-color var(--transition-fast),
              transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.slider-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.slider-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ── 13. Testimonials ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.testimonials-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-gray);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

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

.testimonial-card blockquote p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.testimonial-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-name {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.testimonial-role {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

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

/* ── 14. CTA Band ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.cta-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-bg-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  margin-inline: var(--container-pad);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
  padding-block: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.cta-band-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-band-left h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.cta-band-left p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.cta-band-right {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── 15. Footer ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-3xl);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-logo .logo-name {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
}

.footer-address {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.footer-address a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-address a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-phones {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.footer-hours {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.footer-powered-by {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-powered-by .site-powered-by__link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-powered-by .site-powered-by__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-nav-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-nav-group ul {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-nav-group a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav-group a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  padding-block: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

.footer-legal {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.footer-legal a {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

/* ── 16. Page Hero (inner pages) ───────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  padding-block: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.page-hero--light {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-bg) 60%, var(--color-primary-light) 100%);
}

.page-hero .container h1 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
  margin-block: var(--spacing-xs) var(--spacing-md);
}

.page-hero .container p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* ── 17. Admissions page ───────────────────────────────────── */
.admissions-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  background-image: url('../images/sch.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 35%;
  padding-block: var(--spacing-2xl);
}
.admissions-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(4, 18, 42, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(10, 48, 100, 0.82) 55%,
    rgba(4, 18, 42, 0.75) 100%
  );
}

.admissions-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.admissions-hero__glow--one {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  left: -40px;
  top: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.58), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 70%);
}

.admissions-hero__glow--two {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  right: -80px;
  bottom: -120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 239, 252, 0.22), rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.12) 72%);
}

.admissions-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}

.admissions-hero__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.admissions-hero__title {
  max-width: 18ch;
  font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.admissions-hero__lead {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.72;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.admissions-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.admissions-hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.admissions-hero__stat {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.admissions-hero__stat h2 {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.admissions-hero__stat p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.admissions-process {
  padding-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.admissions-steps {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.admissions-step {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.admissions-step__num {
  display: inline-flex;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--contact-gradient-fill-strong);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.admissions-step h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.admissions-step p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.admissions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.info-block {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.info-block h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.info-block p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.styled-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  padding-left: var(--spacing-md);
}

.styled-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.styled-list:not(.styled-list--ordered) li::before {
  content: '–';
  position: absolute;
  left: -1rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.styled-list--ordered {
  list-style: decimal;
}

.styled-list--links {
  padding-left: 0;
}

.styled-list--links li::before {
  display: none;
}

.styled-list--links a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.styled-list--links a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.dates-table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.dates-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.dates-table th {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-gray);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.dates-table td {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.dates-table tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.admissions-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.admissions-docs__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.admissions-docs__card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.admissions-docs__card h3 {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.admissions-cta-band {
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* ── 18. Sidebar card (shared) ─────────────────────────────── */
.sidebar-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.sidebar-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}

.sidebar-card p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.sidebar-card address {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.9;
}

.sidebar-card address a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ── 19. Contact page ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.contact-info > p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.contact-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.contact-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-card-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-card-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.contact-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-card a {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-card address,
.contact-card p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.contact-hint {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs) !important;
  color: var(--color-text-light) !important;
  margin-top: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.contact-cta-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

/* ── 19b. Contact page – redesigned layout ─────────────────── */
.contact-text-gradient {
  background-image: var(--contact-gradient-text);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.contact-text-gradient--on-dark {
  background-image: var(--contact-gradient-text-dark);
}

.contact-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: var(--contact-gradient-fill-strong);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.35);
}

.contact-pill--compact {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: rgba(13, 85, 200, 0.09);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(13, 85, 200, 0.18);
  box-shadow: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-pill--compact svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.contact-pill--muted {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.12);
}

.contact-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--spacing-2xl) calc(var(--spacing-2xl) + 1.5rem);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  background-image: url('../images/sch.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 35%;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(4, 18, 42, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(10, 48, 100, 0.82) 55%,
    rgba(4, 18, 42, 0.75) 100%
  );
}
.contact-hero__glow {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.contact-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(60px);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.contact-hero__glow--1 {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  top: -80px;
  left: -40px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.55) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 45%, transparent 70%);
}

.contact-hero__glow--2 {
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  bottom: -60px;
  right: 10%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 239, 252, 0.35) 0%, rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.25) 50%, transparent 70%);
}

/* contact-hero__inner z-index already set above */

.contact-hero__top {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.contact-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.contact-breadcrumb__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.contact-breadcrumb__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.contact-breadcrumb__sep {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.contact-breadcrumb__current {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.contact-hero__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  color: var(--color-white);
  max-width: 20ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.contact-hero__lead {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  max-width: 34rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-main__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(280px, 440px);
  gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-main__heading {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.contact-main__intro {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  max-width: 40rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-cards--page {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  max-width: 430px;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.contact-card--elevated {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  padding: 0.9rem var(--spacing-md);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-card--elevated::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -45% -20%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.05), rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.35), rgba(232, 239, 252, 0.12));
  filter: blur(24px);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-card--elevated > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.contact-card--elevated:hover,
.contact-card--elevated:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.45);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.22), 0 0 0 1px rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.16);
}

.contact-card--elevated:hover::before,
.contact-card--elevated:focus-within::before {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.contact-card-icon--a {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232, 239, 252, 1), rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.2));
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-card-icon--b {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232, 239, 252, 1), rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.25));
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.contact-card-icon--c {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(200, 221, 255, 0.6), rgba(232, 239, 252, 1));
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-card-icon--d {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.15), rgba(232, 239, 252, 1));
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-social {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.contact-social__link {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-social__link:hover {
  background: var(--contact-gradient-fill);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e8eef8;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(13, 55, 130, 0.12), 0 2px 12px rgba(13, 55, 130, 0.06);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-lg);
}

.contact-form-card__head {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.contact-form-card__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.contact-form-card__hint {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-form-card__note {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-form-card__note--success {
  color: #166534;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border-left-color: #15803d;
}

.contact-form-card__note--error {
  color: #991b1b;
  background: #fef2f2;
  border-left-color: #b91c1c;
}

.contact-field__error {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: #b91c1c;
}

.contact-input--invalid,
.contact-select.contact-input--invalid,
.contact-textarea.contact-input--invalid {
  border-color: #b91c1c;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.95rem;
}

.contact-form__section {
  border: 0;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  min-inline-size: 0;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-form__row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.contact-field {
  min-width: 0;
}

.contact-field__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.contact-field__visible-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
  padding-left: 0.1rem;
}

.contact-field--with-label .contact-field__control {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.12);
}

.contact-field__req {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-field__opt {
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.contact-field__control {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  min-height: 48px;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-field__control:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.2);
}

.contact-field__control--select {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

.contact-field__control--select::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 2px;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent), #e8effc);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-field__control--textarea {
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-height: 132px;
}

.contact-field__icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #94a3b8;
  background-color: #f8fafc;
  border-right: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.contact-field__icon--top {
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-input,
.contact-textarea,
.contact-select {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 0.72rem 0.95rem;
}

.contact-textarea {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
}

.contact-select {
  cursor: pointer;
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='12' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%2364748b' stroke-width='2'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 0.85rem center;
  padding-right: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.contact-input::placeholder,
.contact-textarea::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.contact-input:focus,
.contact-textarea:focus,
.contact-select:focus {
  outline: none;
}

.contact-btn-send {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  color: var(--color-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d55c8 0%, #0d8df2 60%, #3daeff 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(13, 85, 200, 0.38);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), filter var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-btn-send svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-btn-send:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(13, 85, 200, 0.45);
  filter: brightness(1.06);
}

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

.contact-btn-send:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.contact-faq {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-gray);
}

.contact-faq__inner {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.contact-faq__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.contact-faq__subtitle {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.contact-faq__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  text-align: left;
}

.contact-faq-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-faq-item__summary {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  padding: var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-md) var(--spacing-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.contact-faq-item__summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.contact-faq-item__summary::marker {
  content: '';
}

.contact-faq-item__qmark {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232, 239, 252, 1), rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.35));
}

.contact-faq-item__question {
  flex: 1;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.contact-faq-item__toggle {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-gray);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  position: relative;
}

.contact-faq-item__toggle::before,
.contact-faq-item__toggle::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-faq-item__toggle::before {
  width: 12px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: -1px 0 0 -6px;
}

.contact-faq-item__toggle::after {
  width: 2px;
  height: 12px;
  margin: -6px 0 0 -1px;
}

.contact-faq-item[open] .contact-faq-item__toggle::after {
  transform: scaleY(0);
}

.contact-faq-item__body {
  padding: 0 var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md) calc(36px + var(--spacing-md) + var(--spacing-sm));
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.contact-faq-item__body a {
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-cta-final {
  position: relative;
  padding-block: var(--spacing-3xl);
  padding-bottom: calc(var(--spacing-3xl) + 3rem);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #f8fbff 0%,
    #eaf3ff 35%,
    #d8e9ff 70%,
    #c7defc 100%
  );
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-cta-final::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 0%,
    var(--color-accent) 25%,
    #79c3fb 50%,
    var(--color-primary) 75%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) 100%
  );
  background-size: 220% 100%;
  animation: contactDividerFlow 3.2s linear infinite;
  box-shadow: 0 -1px 0 rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.08), 0 0 8px rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.25);
}

@keyframes contactDividerFlow {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 220% 50%;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .contact-cta-final::after {
    animation: none;
  }
}

.contact-cta-final__glow {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(70px);
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.contact-cta-final__glow--1 {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  top: -100px;
  left: -60px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.5) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 55%, transparent 72%);
}

.contact-cta-final__glow--2 {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  bottom: -40px;
  right: 15%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.45) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

.contact-cta-final__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.contact-cta-final__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--contact-gradient-fill-strong);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.45);
}

.contact-cta-final__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-cta-final__text {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.contact-cta-final__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.contact-btn-gradient {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: var(--contact-gradient-fill-strong);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.35);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-btn-gradient:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.45);
}

.contact-btn-gradient--lg {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.contact-btn-ghost {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border: 2px solid rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.35);
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-btn-ghost:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  border-color: rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.55);
}

.contact-btn-ghost--lg {
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.contact-cta-final__apply {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.contact-cta-final__apply-link {
  color: rgba(19, 58, 130, 0.85);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.contact-cta-final__apply-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.contact-back-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 90;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--contact-gradient-fill-strong);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-back-top:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.contact-back-top:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* ── 20. About page ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  background-image: url('../images/sch.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 35%;
  padding-block: var(--spacing-2xl);
}
.about-hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    120deg,
    rgba(4, 18, 42, 0.93) 0%,
    rgba(10, 48, 100, 0.82) 55%,
    rgba(4, 18, 42, 0.75) 100%
  );
}

.about-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
  filter: blur(64px);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.about-hero__glow--one {
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  left: -50px;
  top: -60px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.6), rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 70%);
}

.about-hero__glow--two {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  right: -70px;
  bottom: -140px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232, 239, 252, 0.25), rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.08) 72%);
}

.about-hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  padding-left: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}

.about-hero__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-hero__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-5xl);
  color: var(--color-white);
  max-width: 18ch;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.about-hero__lead {
  max-width: 760px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.about-hero__stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-stat-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-stat-card h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-stat-card p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.74);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.about-story__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.about-story__text h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-story__text p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.about-story__image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
}

.about-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-timeline__item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.about-timeline__year {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--contact-gradient-fill);
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.about-timeline__item h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-timeline__item p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.about-mvv__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-mvv__card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-mvv__card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-mvv__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(232, 239, 252, 1), rgba(61, 127, 250, 0.22));
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.about-mvv__card h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.about-mvv__card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-mvv__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.about-mvv__list li::before {
  content: '• ';
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-leadership__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
  align-items: start;
}

.about-leadership__intro h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-leadership__intro p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-leadership__bullets {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.about-leadership__bullets li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
}

.about-leadership__bullets li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55rem;
  width: 0.45rem;
  height: 0.45rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--contact-gradient-fill-strong);
}

.about-leadership__highlights {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.about-highlight-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-highlight-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.about-highlight-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.about-facilities__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-facility-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.about-facility-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}

.about-facility-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.about-outcomes__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-outcome-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.18);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f9ff 100%);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.about-outcome-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.about-outcome-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.about-page-faq {
  background: var(--color-bg-gray);
}

.about-cta-band {
  margin-top: 0;
}

/* ── 21. Apply page ────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* Application closed state: clean, user-friendly layout */
.apply-closed-content {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) 0;
}

.apply-closed-heading {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.apply-closed-message {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.apply-placeholder-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.apply-placeholder {
  max-width: 640px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-2xl);
  background: var(--color-bg-gray);
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
}

.apply-placeholder-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.apply-placeholder h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.apply-placeholder p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.apply-alternatives {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-block: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.apply-contact-strip {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.apply-contact-strip p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.apply-contact-strip p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ── 22. Auth / Login page ─────────────────────────────────── */
.auth-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-bg) 50%, var(--color-primary-light) 100%);
  padding-block: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.auth-container {
  width: 100%;
}

.auth-card {
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-inline: auto;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: var(--spacing-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.auth-card-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.auth-card-header h1 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.auth-card-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.auth-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.form-label-link {
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}
.form-label-link--below {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(61,127,250,.15);
}

.form-input::placeholder {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.password-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}
.password-input-wrap:focus-within {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(61,127,250,.15);
}
.password-input-wrap .form-input {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 0;
  width: 0;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.5rem 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: transparent;
}
.password-input-wrap .form-input:focus {
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  outline: none;
}
.password-toggle-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.65rem;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}
.password-toggle-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}
.password-toggle-btn:focus {
  outline: none;
}
.password-toggle-icon {
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.auth-card-footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.auth-card-footer p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.form-error {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  color: #b91c1c;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

/* ── 23. Apply Split-Panel Page ───────────────────────────── */
.apply-page-shell {
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.apply-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 0;
}

.apply-split--compact {
  flex: 0 1 760px;
  width: min(760px, 100%);
  min-height: 460px;
  max-height: min(640px, calc(100vh - 2rem));
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.apply-split .logo-mark--lg {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
}

.apply-split__left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-lg);
  overflow-y: auto;
  min-height: 0;
}

.apply-split__left-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.apply-brand-mark {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.apply-brand-label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.apply-form-error {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: #fef2f2;
  color: #b91c1c;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.apply-form-success {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: #f0fdf4;
  color: #166534;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.pwd-reset-notice {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
  padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  background-color: #eff6ff;
  text-align: center;
}

.pwd-reset-notice__icon {
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.pwd-reset-notice__title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e3a5f;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.pwd-reset-notice__body {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: #1e40af;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.pwd-reset-notice__note {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-sm);
  border-top: 1px solid #bfdbfe;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: #3b5998;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.apply-form-notice {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: #fffbeb;
  color: #92400e;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.apply-form-header--centered {
  text-align: center;
  align-self: center;
}

.apply-form-header h1 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.apply-form-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.apply-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.apply-pin-input {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
}

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

.apply-help-heading {
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.apply-help-text {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.apply-help-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.apply-back {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.apply-back-centered {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.apply-back-centered .btn {
  min-width: 10rem;
}

.apply-back-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.apply-back-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.apply-back-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Right panel */
.apply-split__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #0b2a5e 100%);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-lg);
  color: var(--color-white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.apply-split__right-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.apply-crest-ring {
  width: 104px;
  height: 104px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.apply-crest-letter {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.apply-crest-logo {
  width: 86%;
  height: 86%;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.apply-college-name {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.apply-college-short {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.apply-motto {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-style: italic;
}

.apply-motto-label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-style: normal;
}

.apply-intake-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.apply-intake-badge strong {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  color: var(--color-white);
  background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
}

.apply-return-btn {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
}

/* Smooth reveal animation for scroll-into-view sections */
.scroll-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition:
    opacity 600ms ease,
    transform 600ms ease;
}

.scroll-reveal--left {
  transform: translateX(-20px);
}

.scroll-reveal--right {
  transform: translateX(20px);
}

.scroll-reveal--zoom {
  transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.97);
}

.scroll-reveal--soft {
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition-duration: 520ms;
}

.scroll-reveal.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.scroll-reveal.is-visible.scroll-reveal--left,
.scroll-reveal.is-visible.scroll-reveal--right,
.scroll-reveal.is-visible.scroll-reveal--zoom {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Staggered reveal for feature and program cards */
.feature-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.feature-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.feature-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }

.program-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0ms; }
.program-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.program-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }

.about-hero__title.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 70ms; }
.about-hero__lead.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 140ms; }
.about-hero__actions.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 200ms; }

.about-hero__stats .about-stat-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 60ms; }
.about-hero__stats .about-stat-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.about-hero__stats .about-stat-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 180ms; }

.about-statsbar__grid .about-statsbar__item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 60ms; }
.about-statsbar__grid .about-statsbar__item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 140ms; }
.about-statsbar__grid .about-statsbar__item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 220ms; }
.about-statsbar__grid .about-statsbar__item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 300ms; }

.about-timeline .about-timeline__item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 50ms; }
.about-timeline .about-timeline__item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.about-timeline .about-timeline__item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 170ms; }

.about-mvv__grid .about-mvv__card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 50ms; }
.about-mvv__grid .about-mvv__card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.about-mvv__grid .about-mvv__card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 170ms; }

.about-facilities__grid .about-facility-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.about-facilities__grid .about-facility-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.about-facilities__grid .about-facility-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.about-facilities__grid .about-facility-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 220ms; }

.about-outcomes__grid .about-outcome-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 50ms; }
.about-outcomes__grid .about-outcome-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.about-outcomes__grid .about-outcome-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 170ms; }

.home-intake__grid .home-intake__card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 50ms; }
.home-intake__grid .home-intake__card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.home-intake__grid .home-intake__card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 170ms; }

.admissions-hero__title.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 70ms; }
.admissions-hero__lead.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 130ms; }
.admissions-hero__actions.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 190ms; }
.admissions-hero__stats .admissions-hero__stat.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 60ms; }
.admissions-hero__stats .admissions-hero__stat.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.admissions-hero__stats .admissions-hero__stat.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 180ms; }

.admissions-steps .admissions-step.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 50ms; }
.admissions-steps .admissions-step.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.admissions-steps .admissions-step.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 170ms; }
.admissions-steps .admissions-step.scroll-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 230ms; }

.programs-hero__title.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 70ms; }
.programs-hero__lead.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 130ms; }
.programs-hero__actions.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 190ms; }

.programs-page-grid .program-db-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.programs-page-grid .program-db-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.programs-page-grid .program-db-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.programs-page-grid .program-db-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 220ms; }
.programs-page-grid .program-db-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 280ms; }

.contact-main__left.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.contact-form-card.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 120ms; }
.contact-hero__title.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.contact-hero__lead.scroll-reveal { transition-delay: 140ms; }

.contact-cards .contact-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 50ms; }
.contact-cards .contact-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.contact-cards .contact-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 170ms; }
.contact-cards .contact-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 230ms; }

.contact-faq__list .contact-faq-item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.contact-faq__list .contact-faq-item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.contact-faq__list .contact-faq-item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.contact-faq__list .contact-faq-item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 220ms; }
.contact-faq__list .contact-faq-item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 280ms; }

.homev2-programs__grid .homev2-course-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 30ms; }
.homev2-programs__grid .homev2-course-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.homev2-programs__grid .homev2-course-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 190ms; }

.homev2-event-list .homev2-event-item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.homev2-event-list .homev2-event-item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.homev2-event-list .homev2-event-item.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 180ms; }

.homev2-teachers__grid .homev2-teacher-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.homev2-teachers__grid .homev2-teacher-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 100ms; }
.homev2-teachers__grid .homev2-teacher-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.homev2-teachers__grid .homev2-teacher-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 220ms; }

.homev2-contact__left.scroll-reveal  { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.homev2-contact__map.scroll-reveal   { transition-delay: 120ms; }

/* ── 24. Responsive – Tablet (≤1024px) ────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --spacing-3xl: 5rem;
  }

  /* Header – hamburger menu for tablet and below */
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 65px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-white);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: var(--spacing-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-120%);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
    z-index: 99;
    max-height: calc(100dvh - 65px);
    overflow-y: auto;
  }

  .main-nav.nav-open {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: all;
  }

  .main-nav ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
  }

  .main-nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
    margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
    padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

  .main-nav-actions .btn {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .nav-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .header-actions {
    display: none;
  }

  .header-inner {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  }

  .logo-tagline {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-slide-content h1,
  .hero-slide-content .hero-heading {
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  }

  .features-grid,
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .programs-grid--detailed {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .programs-hero__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
  }

  .apply-split--compact {
    width: min(680px, 100%);
    min-height: auto;
    max-height: none;
  }

  .apply-split__left,
  .apply-split__right {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
    row-gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  .admissions-grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .admissions-hero__stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .admissions-steps {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .admissions-docs__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .home-intake__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .admissions-sidebar,
  .contact-cta-panel {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
  }

  .admissions-sidebar .sidebar-card,
  .contact-cta-panel .sidebar-card {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 240px;
  }

  .about-hero__stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-story__grid,
  .about-leadership__grid,
  .about-outcomes__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-facilities__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .about-timeline,
  .about-mvv__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-main__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-form__row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-hero__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    max-width: none;
  }
}

/* ── 24. Responsive – Mobile (≤768px) ─────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --spacing-3xl: 4rem;
    --spacing-2xl: 3rem;
    --container-pad: 1rem;
  }

  /* Header – mobile refinements (inherits from 1024px) */
  .main-nav {
    top: 60px;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero-slide-content h1,
  .hero-slide-content .hero-heading {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    word-wrap: break-word;
  }

  .hero-slide-content {
    padding-block: var(--spacing-2xl);
  }

  .hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .hero-cta-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-slider-btn {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }

  .hero-slider-btn--prev {
    left: var(--spacing-xs);
  }

  .hero-slider-btn--next {
    right: var(--spacing-xs);
  }

  .hero-slider-btn svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .hero-slider-dots {
    bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  }

  .hero-slider-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .stat-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Partners */
  .partners-logos {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .partner-item {
    text-align: center;
    word-break: break-word;
  }

  .partner-divider {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Two-col section header */
  .section-header-two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .section-header-two-col h2,
  .section-center-header h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  }

  /* Features */
  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Subjects */
  .subjects-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .subjects-left h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  }

  .subjects-image-card img {
    height: 280px;
  }

  /* Programs */
  .programs-grid,
  .programs-grid--detailed {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .programs-hero__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  }

  .programs-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .programs-hero__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .program-db-card__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .program-db-card__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .home-intake__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .admissions-hero__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  }

  .admissions-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .admissions-hero__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .admissions-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Videos */
  .video-card {
    flex: 0 0 85%;
  }

  .slider-btn {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Testimonials */
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* CTA band */
  .cta-band {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    margin-inline: 0.75rem;
  }

  .cta-band-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .cta-band-right {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .cta-band-right .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .cta-band-left h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }

  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }

  /* About */
  .about-hero {
    padding-block: var(--spacing-xl);
  }

  .about-hero__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  }

  .about-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .about-hero__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-facilities__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-story__image {
    height: 300px;
  }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-hero__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  }

  .contact-faq__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  }

  .contact-cta-final__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  }

  .contact-cta-final__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .contact-btn-gradient--lg,
  .contact-btn-ghost--lg {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .contact-back-top {
    bottom: 0.75rem;
    right: 0.75rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }

  /* Page hero */
  .page-hero .container h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  }

  /* Apply split panel – stack vertically on mobile */
  .apply-page-shell {
    padding: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }

  .apply-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
  }

  .apply-split--compact {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100dvh;
    max-height: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
  }

  .apply-split__right {
    display: none;
  }

  .apply-split__right-inner {
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  }

  .apply-crest-ring {
    width: 74px;
    height: 74px;
  }

  .apply-split .logo-mark--lg {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
  }

  .apply-crest-letter {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .apply-college-name {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  }

  .apply-split__left {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg) var(--spacing-md);
    overflow: visible;
  }

  .apply-split__left-inner {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .apply-actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .apply-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .scroll-reveal,
  .scroll-reveal.is-visible {
    transition: none;
    transform: none;
    opacity: 1;
    filter: none;
  }

  [data-parallax-speed] {
    transform: none !important;
  }

  .leader-card__role {
    animation: none;
  }

  .leader-card:hover .leader-card__role {
    transform: none;
  }

  .about-statsbar::after,
  .about-statsbar__card.is-counting .about-statsbar__num {
    animation: none;
  }

  .about-statsbar__card:hover,
  .about-statsbar__card:focus-within {
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .logo-name {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  }

  .apply-form-header h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  }

  .apply-college-name {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    line-height: 1.35;
  }

  .apply-crest-ring {
    width: 66px;
    height: 66px;
  }
}

/* ── 25. Focus & Accessibility ─────────────────────────────── */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

/* ── Home V2 redesign ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.homev2-shell {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eaf3ff 0%, #f3ecff 50%, #f8fbff 100%);
  padding: 0;
}

.homev2-page {
  width: 100%;
  margin-inline: 0;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.homev2-page .section {
  padding-block: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.homev2-page .homev2-hero {
  padding-block: 0 !important;
  background: #04182e;
}

.homev2-kicker {
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.homev2-hero {
  padding-top: 0;
  background: none;
  position: relative;
}

.homev2-hero-slider {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.homev2-hero-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 560ms ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* ─── Ken Burns: slow cinematic zoom + pan across the hero background ─── */
@keyframes heroKenBurns {
  0%   { background-size: 105%; background-position: 50% 50%; }
  20%  { background-size: 108%; background-position: 53% 47%; }
  40%  { background-size: 112%; background-position: 47% 54%; }
  60%  { background-size: 110%; background-position: 55% 48%; }
  80%  { background-size: 114%; background-position: 46% 53%; }
  100% { background-size: 107%; background-position: 51% 49%; }
}

.homev2-hero-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  background-image: var(--slide-bg, linear-gradient(135deg, #051e3c 0%, #0d488c 100%));
  background-size: 108%;
  background-position: 50% 50%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  /* Slow-motion cinematic loop — 60 s ultra-slow drift */
  animation: heroKenBurns 60s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: background-size, background-position;
}

.homev2-hero-slide::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  /*
    Two-layer background:
    1. Radial "cursor spotlight" — a subtle warm glow that tracks the mouse
       via --hero-mx / --hero-my CSS variables set by JavaScript.
       Default position (-50% -50%) keeps it off-screen until cursor enters.
    2. Base directional gradient for readability.
  */
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle 700px at var(--hero-mx, -50%) var(--hero-my, -50%),
      rgba(120, 195, 255, 0.13) 0%,
      transparent 68%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      rgba(4, 24, 52, 0.90) 0%,
      rgba(13, 72, 140, 0.72) 55%,
      rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.32) 100%
    );
  /* smooth spotlight movement */
  transition: background 0.08s linear;
}

/* ─── Hover state: reveal more of the image, tighten the overlay ─── */
.homev2-hero:hover .homev2-hero-slide::before {
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle 700px at var(--hero-mx, 50%) var(--hero-my, 50%),
      rgba(140, 210, 255, 0.18) 0%,
      transparent 68%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      110deg,
      rgba(4, 24, 52, 0.78) 0%,
      rgba(13, 72, 140, 0.58) 55%,
      rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.22) 100%
    );
}

/* ─── Hover state: keep it slow even on hover — no speed jump ─── */
.homev2-hero:hover .homev2-hero-slide {
  animation-duration: 45s;
}

.homev2-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  align-items: start;
  gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 10vh, 6rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 7vh, 5rem);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin-left: clamp(1.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  margin-right: auto;
}

.homev2-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5.2vw, 3.35rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  max-width: 18ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.homev2-hero__title span {
  color: #7ecfff;
}

.homev2-hero__text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 54ch;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-hero__features {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.homev2-hero__features span {
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.homev2-hero .homev2-kicker {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

[data-parallax-speed] {
  will-change: transform;
}

.homev2-hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.homev2-hero__stat {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2px;
}

.homev2-hero__stat strong {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.homev2-hero__stat span {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
}

.homev2-hero__controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 0 1rem;
  background: #04182e;
}

.homev2-hero-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.homev2-hero-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.homev2-hero-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.homev2-hero-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: none;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: width var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.homev2-hero-dot.is-active {
  width: 26px;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.homev2-about__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.homev2-about__content h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.homev2-about__content p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-about__images {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
}

.homev2-about__images img {
  position: absolute;
  width: min(320px, 90%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  object-fit: cover;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.homev2-about__images img:first-child {
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 220px;
}

.homev2-about__images img:last-child {
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 210px;
}

.homev2-programs__grid {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-course-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.homev2-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(13,55,130,.18), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

/* ── Image wrapper with slide-up overlay ── */
.homev2-course-card__img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.homev2-course-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.homev2-course-card:hover .homev2-course-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* Gradient overlay — slides up on hover */
.homev2-course-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(4, 15, 50, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(13, 55, 130, 0.82) 45%,
    rgba(13, 85, 200, 0.25) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: opacity 0.38s ease, transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.homev2-course-card:hover .homev2-course-card__overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.homev2-course-card__overlay-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0d37a0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}

.homev2-course-card__overlay-btn:hover {
  background: #0d55c8;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.homev2-course-card__overlay-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-linejoin: round;
}

.homev2-course-card__body {
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-course-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.homev2-course-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.homev2-course-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.homev2-course-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
}

.homev2-course-card__meta strong {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.homev2-course-card__rating {
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  color: #f59e0b;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.homev2-course-card__rating span {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-left: 0.35rem;
}

.homev2-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-dots span {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.3);
}

.homev2-dots span:nth-child(2) {
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.homev2-center-btn {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-events {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7f4ff 0%, #f4f7ff 100%);
}

.homev2-events__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.homev2-events__content h2 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.homev2-events__content p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-event-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.homev2-event-item {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm) var(--spacing-md);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.homev2-event-item p {
  margin: 0 0 0.2rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
}

.homev2-event-item h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

.homev2-events__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ── Why Choose Us section ────────────────────────────────── */
.homev2-why__accent {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.homev2-why__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.homev2-why-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.07), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}

.homev2-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 48px rgba(13,141,242,.14), 0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

/* Image */
.homev2-why-card__img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.homev2-why-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.homev2-why-card:hover .homev2-why-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* EBK affiliation card — show the full logo, dark bg fills the surround */
.homev2-why-card--ebk .homev2-why-card__img-wrap {
  background: #0b1f3a;
}
.homev2-why-card--ebk .homev2-why-card__img-wrap img {
  object-fit: contain;
  padding: 1rem;
}

/* Number badge */
.homev2-why-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d55c8, #0d8df2);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(13,85,200,.45);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Card body */
.homev2-why-card__body {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.homev2-why-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  background: rgba(13,141,242,.10);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.homev2-why-card__body h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2a3a;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.homev2-why-card__body p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* stagger reveal — row 1 */
.homev2-why__grid .homev2-why-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.homev2-why__grid .homev2-why-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.homev2-why__grid .homev2-why-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 180ms; }
.homev2-why__grid .homev2-why-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 250ms; }
/* stagger reveal — row 2 */
.homev2-why__grid .homev2-why-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.homev2-why__grid .homev2-why-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.homev2-why__grid .homev2-why-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 180ms; }
.homev2-why__grid .homev2-why-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 250ms; }

/* responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .homev2-why__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .homev2-why__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.homev2-news__head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.homev2-news__arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.homev2-news__arrows button {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-white);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.homev2-news__arrows button:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.homev2-news__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-news-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 310px;
}

.homev2-news-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.homev2-news-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  padding: var(--spacing-md);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(8, 30, 62, 0.2), rgba(8, 30, 62, 0.82));
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: end;
}

.homev2-news-card__overlay span {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.homev2-news-card__overlay p {
  margin: 0.45rem 0;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.homev2-news-card__overlay h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.homev2-news-card__overlay a {
  color: var(--color-white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
}

/* News cards on admissions — reuse leadership portrait image treatment */
.homev2-news .leaders-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.homev2-news .leaders-grid .leader-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.homev2-news .leaders-grid .leader-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.homev2-news .leaders-grid .leader-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 180ms; }
.homev2-news .leaders-grid .leader-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 250ms; }

.homev2-news .leader-card__img-wrap img {
  object-position: center center;
}

.homev2-news .leader-card__body {
  text-align: center;
}

.homev2-news-card__date {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.homev2-news-card__link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.homev2-news-card__link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.homev2-news .leader-card__name {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* Public News & Updates pages */
.news-hero {
  padding-bottom: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.news-filters {
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-lg);
}

.news-filters__form {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.news-filters__categories {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.news-filters__pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-filters__pill:hover,
.news-filters__pill.is-active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.news-filters__search {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: min(100%, 280px);
}

.news-list .leaders-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.leader-card__link-wrap {
  display: block;
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.leader-card__link-wrap:hover {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.news-empty,
.news-pagination {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  text-align: center;
}

.news-detail-hero {
  padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0 var(--spacing-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.news-detail-hero__inner {
  max-width: 820px;
}

.news-detail-hero__date {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.75rem;
}

.news-detail-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 4vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: #1a2a3a;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-md);
}

.news-detail-hero__image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(13, 55, 130, 0.12);
}

.news-detail-hero__image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 420px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.news-article {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.news-article__content {
  font-size: var(--font-size-base);
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.news-article__content h2,
.news-article__content h3 {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.news-article__content p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.news-article__content ul,
.news-article__content ol {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

.news-article__content a {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.news-article__back {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.news-related {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-2xl);
  padding-top: var(--spacing-xl);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .news-list .leaders-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .news-filters__form {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .news-filters__search {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .news-list .leaders-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   ABOUT PAGE — Who We Are, Stats Bar, Pillars, Partners
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* ── Who We Are ── */
.about-who {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.about-who__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-2xl);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-who__left h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2a3a;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
}

.about-who__left p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-who__cta {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
}

/* Feature pillars — 2×2 grid */
.about-who__pillars {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.about-pillar {
  background: #f8faff;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.2rem;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.about-pillar:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(13,55,130,.10);
}

.about-pillar__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(13,85,200,.10);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.about-pillar h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2a3a;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.about-pillar p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Animated Stats Bar ── */
.about-statsbar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #04122a 0%, #0a2260 55%, #04122a 100%);
  padding: var(--spacing-2xl) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-statsbar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 50%, rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.22) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-statsbar::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40% -20%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(61, 174, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 50%, rgba(13, 85, 200, 0.1) 0%, transparent 40%);
  animation: about-statsbar-glow 8s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes about-statsbar-glow {
  0% {
    opacity: 0.55;
    transform: translateX(-2%) scale(1);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(2%) scale(1.04);
  }
}

.about-statsbar__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-statsbar__item {
  height: 100%;
}

.about-statsbar__card {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(61, 174, 255, 0.22);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) inset,
    0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22),
    0 0 24px rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.12);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease;
}

.about-statsbar__card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  opacity: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(61, 174, 255, 0.28) 0%, transparent 62%);
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.about-statsbar__card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-statsbar__card:hover,
.about-statsbar__card:focus-within {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(61, 174, 255, 0.55);
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 0%, rgba(61, 174, 255, 0.08) 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) inset,
    0 20px 44px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28),
    0 0 36px rgba(61, 174, 255, 0.35),
    0 0 64px rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.18);
}

.about-statsbar__card:hover::before,
.about-statsbar__card:focus-within::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.about-statsbar__value {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-statsbar__num {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(61, 174, 255, 0.35);
  transition: text-shadow 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.about-statsbar__suffix {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #3daeff;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(61, 174, 255, 0.45);
  transition: text-shadow 0.35s ease, color 0.35s ease;
}

.about-statsbar__card:hover .about-statsbar__num,
.about-statsbar__card:focus-within .about-statsbar__num {
  text-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(61, 174, 255, 0.75);
}

.about-statsbar__card:hover .about-statsbar__suffix,
.about-statsbar__card:focus-within .about-statsbar__suffix {
  color: #6fc4ff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(111, 196, 255, 0.8);
}

.about-statsbar__card.is-counting .about-statsbar__num {
  animation: about-statsbar-pulse 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes about-statsbar-pulse {
  0%, 100% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(61, 174, 255, 0.35);
  }
  50% {
    text-shadow: 0 0 32px rgba(61, 174, 255, 0.85);
  }
}

.about-statsbar__label {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.35s ease;
}

.about-statsbar__card:hover .about-statsbar__label,
.about-statsbar__card:focus-within .about-statsbar__label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

/* ── Facilities cards with icon ── */
.about-facilities__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.about-facility-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform 0.26s ease, box-shadow 0.26s ease;
}

.about-facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(13,55,130,.12);
}

.about-facility-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(13,85,200,.10);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-facility-card h3 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2a3a;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-facility-card p {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ── Partners strip ── */
.about-partners {
  background: #ffffff;
}

.about-partners__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  margin-top: var(--spacing-xl);
}

.about-partner-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e8f0fe;
  background: #f8faff;
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color 0.24s ease, box-shadow 0.24s ease, transform 0.24s ease;
}

.about-partner-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(13,55,130,.10);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.about-partner-item__icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13,85,200,.10);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-partner-item span {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a2a3a;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ── About team heading span accent ── */
.about-team .section-center-header h2 span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-who__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--spacing-xl);
  }
  .about-statsbar__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
  .about-facilities__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .about-partners__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-who__pillars {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-statsbar__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .about-facilities__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .about-partners__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   LEADERSHIP SECTION — card-style layout (home page)
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.leaders-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-2xl);
}

.leaders-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 4vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2a3a;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.leaders-header h2 span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.leaders-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 58ch;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.leaders-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-lg);
}

/* stagger scroll-reveal delays */
.leaders-grid .leader-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 40ms; }
.leaders-grid .leader-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 110ms; }
.leaders-grid .leader-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 180ms; }
.leaders-grid .leader-card.scroll-reveal:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 250ms; }

.leader-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08), 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(13,55,130,.18), 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

/* ── Portrait image with hover overlay ── */
.leader-card__img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.leader-card__img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-card__img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

/* Gradient overlay — slides up on hover */
.leader-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(4, 15, 50, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(13, 55, 130, 0.82) 45%,
    rgba(13, 85, 200, 0.25) 100%
  );
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(100%);
  transition: opacity 0.38s ease, transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-card__overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Social icons inside overlay */
.leader-card__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.leader-card__social-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, transform 0.22s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.leader-card__social-link:hover {
  background: #0d55c8;
  border-color: #0d55c8;
  transform: scale(1.18);
}

.leader-card__social-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: currentColor;
  display: block;
}

/* Instagram uses stroke not fill */
.leader-card__social-link[aria-label="Instagram"] svg {
  fill: none;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

/* ── Card body — name & role only ── */
.leader-card__body {
  padding: 1.3rem 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5fb;
}

.leader-card__name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #1a2a3a;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.leader-card__role {
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.10);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.70rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.22);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 10px rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.22),
    0 0 22px rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.12);
  transition:
    color 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    transform 0.35s ease;
  animation: leader-role-glow 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.leader-card__role::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.55) 0%,
    rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.35) 50%,
    rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.45) 100%
  );
  opacity: 0.35;
  filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease, inset 0.35s ease;
}

@keyframes leader-role-glow {
  0%, 100% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 10px rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.22),
      0 0 22px rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.12);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow:
      0 0 14px rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.34),
      0 0 28px rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.2);
  }
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-card__role {
  animation: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, #0d55c8 100%);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  transform: scale(1.06);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 8px rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.75),
    0 0 18px rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.55),
    0 0 36px rgba(26, 79, 168, 0.35),
    0 0 56px rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.2);
}

.leader-card:hover .leader-card__role::before {
  opacity: 0.95;
  filter: blur(14px);
  inset: -8px;
}

.leader-card__bio {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   Legacy teacher card (kept for other pages that may reference it)
   ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */

.homev2-teachers__grid {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-teacher-card {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-sm);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.homev2-teacher-card img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.homev2-teacher-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.homev2-teacher-card p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
}

.homev2-testimonials {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f5f9ff 100%);
}

.homev2-testimonial-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-testimonial-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(13, 141, 242, 0.1);
  z-index: 0;
}

.homev2-testimonial-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: min(640px, 100%);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl);
  text-align: center;
}

.homev2-testimonial-slide {
  display: none;
}

.homev2-testimonial-slide.is-active {
  display: block;
  animation: homev2TestimonialFade 420ms ease;
}

@keyframes homev2TestimonialFade {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.homev2-testimonial-slide img {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto var(--spacing-xs);
}

.homev2-testimonial-role {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-sm);
}

.homev2-testimonial-text {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.homev2-testimonial-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-white);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.homev2-testimonial-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ── Home contact section – full-width map ───────────────────── */
.homev2-contact__map-full {
  margin-top: var(--spacing-lg);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(13, 55, 130, 0.14), 0 2px 12px rgba(13, 55, 130, 0.07);
  height: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.homev2-contact__map-full iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

.homev2-contact__left {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0d55c8 0%, #0d8df2 55%, #0ea5e9 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: var(--spacing-xl) var(--spacing-lg);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
}

.homev2-contact__info-title {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: var(--spacing-xs);
}

.homev2-contact__info-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--spacing-md);
  flex: 1;
}

.homev2-contact__info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.homev2-contact__info-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.homev2-contact__info-icon svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.homev2-contact__info-item div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.homev2-contact__info-item strong {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.homev2-contact__info-item span,
.homev2-contact__info-item a {
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.homev2-contact__info-item a:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.homev2-contact__social-row {
  padding-top: var(--spacing-sm);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.homev2-contact__social-label {
  font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.homev2-contact__social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.homev2-contact__social-link {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.homev2-contact__social-link:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.homev2-contact__cta-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: var(--color-white) !important;
  color: #0d55c8 !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.homev2-contact__cta-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
}

/* Map embed pane */
.homev2-contact__map {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 440px;
}

.homev2-contact__map iframe {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .homev2-about__grid,
  .homev2-events__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .homev2-programs__grid,
  .homev2-news__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .leaders-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: var(--spacing-md);
  }

  .homev2-teachers__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  }

  .homev2-contact__map-full {
    height: 340px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .homev2-page {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .homev2-page .section {
    padding-block: var(--spacing-xl);
  }

  .homev2-hero__actions,
  .homev2-hero__features {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .homev2-hero__grid {
    gap: var(--spacing-lg);
  }

  .homev2-hero__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .homev2-hero__stats {
    gap: var(--spacing-sm);
  }

  .homev2-hero__stat {
    flex: 1 1 calc(33% - var(--spacing-sm));
    min-width: 90px;
  }

  .homev2-about__images {
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  .homev2-about__images img {
    width: min(250px, 90%);
  }

  .leaders-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .homev2-programs__grid,
  .homev2-news__grid,
  .homev2-teachers__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .homev2-news__head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: start;
  }

  .homev2-testimonial-wrap {
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .homev2-testimonial-card {
    padding: var(--spacing-lg);
  }
}