/* ==========================================================================
   LIFE LINE EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY - MODERN ACADEMIC STYLESHEET
   Nipaniya, Nautanwa, Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh - 273164
   Director: Mohammad Moin | Contact/WhatsApp: +91 9005596736
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Poppins:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;0,900;1,300;1,400;1,500;1,600;1,700;1,800;1,900&display=swap');
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Noto+Sans+Devanagari:wght@100..900&display=swap');

:root {
  /* School Electric-Navy System */
  --brand-navy: #032254;
  /* Primary Base & Heavy Text */
  --brand-cyan: #00edfc;
  /* Vibrant Action Pop */
  --brand-cyan-hover: #00cde0;
  /* Slightly deeper on hover */

  --bg-tint: #F0FAFD;
  /* Soft Ice Blue Tint for sections */
  --bg-pure: #ffffff;
  /* Card & Form canvas */
  --text-muted: #032254;
  /* Subtle description text */

  /* Legacy Brand & System Aliases */
  --color-primary: var(--brand-navy);
  --color-primary-light: #032254;
  --color-primary-dark: #032254;

  --color-secondary: var(--brand-cyan);
  --color-accent: var(--brand-cyan);
  --color-accent-dark: var(--brand-cyan-hover);
  --color-accent-light: var(--bg-tint);

  --color-bg: var(--bg-tint);
  --color-surface: var(--bg-pure);
  --color-surface-alt: var(--bg-tint);

  --color-text: var(--brand-navy);
  --color-text-light: var(--text-muted);
  --color-border: #F0FAFD;

  /* Semantic Variables & System Aliases */
  --primary-color: var(--color-primary);
  --secondary-color: var(--color-secondary);
  --accent-color: var(--color-accent);
  --accent-light: var(--color-accent-light);
  --whatsapp-color: #00EDFC;
  --bg-light: var(--color-bg);
  --card-bg: var(--color-surface);
  --text-main: var(--color-text);
  --border-light: var(--color-border);

  /* Brand Core Palette & Aliases */
  --primary: var(--color-primary);
  --primary-dark: var(--color-primary-dark);
  --primary-light: var(--color-primary-light);
  --primary-surface: var(--bg-tint);
  --primary-border: #F0FAFD;

  /* Dark Navy Base */
  --dark: var(--color-primary-dark);
  --dark-surface: var(--color-primary-dark);
  --dark-border: var(--brand-navy);

  /* Accent Electric Cyan CTA / Highlight */
  --accent: var(--color-accent);
  --accent-dark: var(--color-accent-dark);
  --accent-surface: var(--bg-tint);
  --accent-border: #F0FAFD;
  --accent-text: var(--brand-navy);

  /* System Status Colors */
  --whatsapp: var(--whatsapp-color);
  --green: #00EDFC;
  --green-dark: #00EDFC;
  --green-light: #F0FAFD;
  --green-border: #00EDFC;

  --orange: #00EDFC;
  --orange-light: #F0FAFD;

  --purple: var(--brand-navy);
  --purple-light: var(--bg-tint);

  --pink: #00EDFC;
  --pink-light: #F0FAFD;

  --cyan: var(--brand-cyan);
  --cyan-light: var(--bg-tint);

  /* Neutral / Surfaces */
  --bg-main: var(--bg-tint);
  --bg-card: var(--bg-pure);
  --bg-surface: var(--bg-pure);
  --bg-surface-alt: var(--bg-tint);
  --text-light: var(--text-muted);
  --border-color: var(--color-border);
  --border-subtle: #F0FAFD;

  /* Shadows & Elevations */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 6px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.07);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 18px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 28px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 40px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.15);

  /* Typography */
  --font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Poppins', sans-serif;

  /* Dimensions & Spacing */
  --header-height: 80px;
  --bottom-bar-height: 64px;
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 20px;
  --radius-xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.18s ease;
  --transition-smooth: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Headings (Hindi & English) */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.btn,
.nav-link {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Paragraphs & Form Fields */
p,
label,
input,
textarea,
select {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HINDI TYPOGRAPHY OVERRIDES (NOTO SANS DEVANAGARI)
   ========================================================================== */
html[lang="hi"],
body.lang-hi,
.lang-hi {
  --font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-sans: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  --font-serif: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

body.lang-hi,
body.lang-hi h1,
body.lang-hi h2,
body.lang-hi h3,
body.lang-hi h4,
body.lang-hi h5,
body.lang-hi h6,
body.lang-hi p,
body.lang-hi a,
body.lang-hi span:not(.material-symbols-outlined),
body.lang-hi button,
body.lang-hi input,
body.lang-hi textarea,
body.lang-hi select,
body.lang-hi label,
body.lang-hi li {
  font-family: 'Noto Sans Devanagari', 'Poppins', sans-serif !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LANGUAGE TOGGLE BUTTONS (HEADER, NAVBAR & MOBILE DRAWER)
   ========================================================================== */
.lang-toggle-btn,
.nav-lang-toggle,
.top-lang-switch {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  user-select: none;
}

.lang-toggle-btn:hover,
.nav-lang-toggle:hover,
.top-lang-switch:hover {
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
  border-color: #00EDFC;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
}

.nav-lang-toggle {
  height: 38px;
  padding: 0 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-lang-toggle .lang-icon {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #00EDFC;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-lang-toggle:hover .lang-icon {
  color: #032254;
}

.nav-lang-toggle .lang-text {
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.drawer-lang-section {
  padding: 16px 0 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.drawer-lang-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.drawer-lang-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.drawer-lang-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 6px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-lang-btn.active,
.drawer-lang-btn:hover {
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
  border-color: #00EDFC;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Material Symbols Outlined Global Shield */
.material-symbols-outlined {
  font-family: 'Material Symbols Outlined' !important;
  font-weight: normal !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
  word-wrap: normal;
  direction: ltr;
  -webkit-font-feature-settings: 'liga';
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Primary High-Contrast Button */
.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-navy);
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-primary span,
.btn-primary a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.4);
}

.btn-primary:hover span,
.btn-primary:hover a {
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
}

/* Secondary Action / Highlight CTA */
.btn-cyan {
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  /* Deep navy text on bright cyan is razor-sharp */
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-cyan);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-cyan,
.btn-cyan span,
.btn-cyan a {
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
}

.btn-cyan:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  border-color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-cyan:hover span,
.btn-cyan:hover a {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

/* Base CSS Reset */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  padding-bottom: var(--bottom-bar-height);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  body {
    padding-bottom: 0;
  }
}

section[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: 85px;
}

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

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
}

ul,
ol {
  list-style: none;
}

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding-left: 18px;
  padding-right: 18px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding-left: 24px;
    padding-right: 24px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HORIZONTAL LATEST NEWS TICKER / SLIDER (BORDERLESS CLEAN STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.notice-strip-bar,
.news-ticker-bar {
  background: #032254;
  /* Deep Midnight Navy for high contrast with white text */
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border: none;
  border-top: none;
  border-bottom: none;
  box-shadow: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 999;
}

.notice-strip-inner,
.news-ticker-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Left Title Heading - Bold Orange without vertical stroke */
.news-ticker-heading {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.news-ticker-title {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: #00EDFC;
  /* Action Pop Cyan #00EDFC */
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding-right: 12px;
  border: none;
  border-right: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Marquee Viewport & Infinite Scrolling Track */
.news-ticker-marquee {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15px, black calc(100% - 15px), transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 15px, black calc(100% - 15px), transparent);
}

.news-ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  will-change: transform;
  animation: tickerLoop 35s linear infinite;
}

.news-ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes tickerLoop {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.news-ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

.ticker-divider {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0 6px;
  user-select: none;
}

.news-link {
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.90rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-link:hover,
.news-link:focus {
  color: #00EDFC;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  opacity: 0.95;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .news-ticker-container {
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .news-ticker-title {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding-right: 8px;
    border-right: none;
  }

  .news-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .news-ticker-track {
    animation-duration: 28s;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .news-ticker-title {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding-right: 6px;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    border-right: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   STICKY HEADER WRAPPER (FREEZES COMPACT NAVBAR ON SCROLL ACROSS ALL PAGES)
   ========================================================================== */
.header,
.sticky-header-wrapper {
  position: -webkit-sticky !important;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--color-primary, #032254);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.22);
  padding-top: env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px);
  padding-left: env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px);
  padding-right: env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px);
  transition: box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    background-color 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.header.scrolled,
.header.header--scrolled,
.sticky-header-wrapper.scrolled,
.sticky-header-wrapper.header--scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -8px rgba(2, 18, 48, 0.55),
    0 1px 0 rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.18) inset;
}

.top-brand-bar,
.header__top {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 400px;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    opacity 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    padding 0.4s ease,
    margin 0.4s ease;
  will-change: max-height, opacity, transform;
}

.header.scrolled .top-brand-bar,
.header.header--scrolled .top-brand-bar,
.header.scrolled .header__top,
.header.header--scrolled .header__top,
.sticky-header-wrapper.scrolled .top-brand-bar,
.sticky-header-wrapper.scrolled .header__top {
  max-height: 0 !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  transform: translateY(-100%) !important;
  padding-top: 0 !important;
  padding-bottom: 0 !important;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  visibility: hidden !important;
}

.main-header,
.header__nav {
  transition: backdrop-filter 0.45s ease,
    -webkit-backdrop-filter 0.45s ease,
    border-color 0.45s ease,
    background-color 0.45s ease,
    box-shadow 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.header.scrolled .main-header,
.header.header--scrolled .main-header,
.header.scrolled .header__nav,
.header.header--scrolled .header__nav,
.sticky-header-wrapper.scrolled .main-header,
.sticky-header-wrapper.scrolled .header__nav {
  background: rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.22);
}

/* Mini Brand in Sticky Navbar (Appears on Scroll on Desktop; Always Visible on Mobile & Tablet) */
.nav-mini-brand,
.header__mini-brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  max-width: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(-16px) scale(0.92);
  transition: max-width 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    opacity 0.35s ease,
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    margin 0.45s ease;
  will-change: max-width, opacity, transform;
}

.scrolled .nav-mini-brand,
.scrolled .header__mini-brand,
.header--scrolled .nav-mini-brand,
.header--scrolled .header__mini-brand,
.sticky-header-wrapper.scrolled .nav-mini-brand,
.sticky-header-wrapper.scrolled .header__mini-brand {
  max-width: 320px;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
  margin-right: 16px;
}

/* Always display mini-brand cleanly on Tablet & Mobile to prevent empty left gap */
@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .nav-mini-brand,
  .header__mini-brand {
    max-width: 280px !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
}

.nav-mini-logo,
.header__mini-logo {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  min-width: 34px;
  min-height: 34px;
  object-fit: contain;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    filter 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-mini-brand:hover .nav-mini-logo,
.header__mini-brand:hover .header__mini-logo {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.4));
}

.nav-mini-title,
.header__mini-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-mini-brand:hover .nav-mini-title,
.header__mini-brand:hover .header__mini-title {
  color: var(--brand-cyan, #00EDFC);
}

.navbar {
  transition: height 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    gap 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scrolled .nav-link,
.header--scrolled .header__link,
.sticky-header-wrapper.scrolled .nav-link {
  transition: color var(--transition-fast),
    background-color var(--transition-fast),
    padding 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.btn-nav-apply {
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast),
    color var(--transition-fast),
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    padding 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.scrolled .btn-nav-apply,
.header--scrolled .header__link--cta,
.sticky-header-wrapper.scrolled .btn-nav-apply {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.32);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .nav-mini-title,
  .header__mini-title {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }

  .nav-mini-logo,
  .header__mini-logo {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    min-height: 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .nav-mini-title,
  .header__mini-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. TOP BRANDING & UTILITY BAR (SCHOOL IDENTITY LEFT, CONTACT & SOCIALS RIGHT)
   ========================================================================== */
.top-brand-bar,
.top-utility-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #032254 0%, #032254 50%, #032254 100%);
  /* Rich Midnight Navy Gradient */
  color: #F0FAFD;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.top-brand-container,
.top-utility-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Brand Logo & Identity (Left Side) */
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.school-logo-frame {
  width: auto;
  height: 96px;
  background: transparent;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  overflow: visible;
}

.brand:hover .school-logo-frame {
  transform: none;
  filter: none;
}

.school-logo-img {
  width: auto;
  height: 96px;
  max-width: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  transform: none;
  display: block;
  filter: none;
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.school-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  /* Crisp High-Contrast White */
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin: 0;
}

.school-address-badge,
.school-udise-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin: 0;
}

.school-address-badge .address-icon,
.school-udise-badge .udise-icon {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #00EDFC;
}

/* Top Utility & Contact List (Vertical Stack Right Aligned) */
.top-utility-list,
.top-utility-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-left: auto;
  text-align: right;
  list-style: none;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  margin-right: 0;
  padding: 0;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.top-utility-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.top-utility-address,
.top-utility-udise {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.top-utility-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-utility-link span:not(.material-symbols-outlined) {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.top-utility-link:hover {
  color: #00EDFC;
  transform: translateX(-2px);
}

.top-util-icon {
  font-family: 'Material Symbols Outlined' !important;
  font-weight: normal !important;
  font-style: normal !important;
  font-size: 16px !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
  letter-spacing: normal !important;
  text-transform: none !important;
  color: #00EDFC !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

/* Top Utility Social Links */
.top-utility-social {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.top-social-link {
  color: #00EDFC;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-social-link svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

.top-social-link:hover {
  color: #032254;
  background: #00EDFC;
  border-color: #00EDFC;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .top-brand-container,
  .top-utility-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-top: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 14px;
  }

  .top-utility-list,
  .top-utility-group {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px 16px;
    margin-left: 0;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .top-utility-item {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .top-utility-social {
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-left: 4px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .top-brand-container,
  .top-utility-container {
    padding-top: 10px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .school-logo-frame {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    min-width: 60px;
    min-height: 60px;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .school-logo-img {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    object-fit: contain;
  }

  .brand-text {
    flex-shrink: 1;
    min-width: 0;
  }

  .school-name {
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.22;
    white-space: normal;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  }

  .school-udise-badge,
  .school-address-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    gap: 4px;
    white-space: normal;
  }

  .top-utility-list,
  .top-utility-group {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    gap: 6px 12px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .top-utility-item,
  .top-utility-link {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .top-social-link {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
  }

  .top-social-link svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }

  /* Compact Navbar for Mobile Phones (Android & iOS) */
  .navbar {
    height: 48px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .nav-actions {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .nav-lang-toggle {
    height: 34px;
    padding: 0 8px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .nav-lang-toggle .lang-icon {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .btn-nav-apply {
    height: 34px;
    padding: 0 10px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  }

  .hamburger-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 34px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .school-name {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }

  .school-logo-frame,
  .school-logo-img {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    min-width: 50px;
    min-height: 50px;
  }

  .nav-mini-title,
  .header__mini-title {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
  }

  .nav-lang-toggle {
    padding: 0 6px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .btn-nav-apply {
    padding: 0 8px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
  }

  .hamburger-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. MAIN NAVIGATION (NAV MENU SECTION INSIDE STICKY HEADER)
   ========================================================================== */
.main-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  /* Deep Royal Navy #032254 */
  border-bottom: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.main-header .container {
  height: 100%;
}

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

.navbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 52px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

/* Desktop Navigation Menu (Full Height Tabs) */
.nav-links {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 2px;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-links li {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 100%;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  border-radius: 0;
  position: relative;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  background: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Nav Actions & Apply Button */
.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 100%;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.btn-nav-apply {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  height: 38px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-nav-apply:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* Hamburger Button (Mobile / Tablet) */
.hamburger-btn {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 38px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hamburger-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

.hamburger-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}

.hamburger-box {
  width: 20px;
  height: 14px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.68, -0.6, 0.32, 1.6), opacity 0.25s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}

/* Morph to 'X' on Active */
.hamburger-btn.active .line-1 {
  transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.hamburger-btn.active .line-2 {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.hamburger-btn.active .line-3 {
  transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. MINIMALIST MOBILE DRAWER MODAL (INTER FONT & BRAND STYLED)
   ========================================================================== */
.mobile-drawer-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 2000;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  background: rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.96);
  /* Royal Navy #032254 Glass */
  backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) saturate(190%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -10px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.6), inset 0 1px 0 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2001;
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.open .mobile-drawer {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.drawer-header {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: flex-start;
  min-height: 48px;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
}

.drawer-close {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  /* Electric Cyan */
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  border-bottom-left-radius: 8px;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-close .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.drawer-close:hover,
.drawer-close:active {
  background-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: scale(0.96);
}

.drawer-body {
  padding: 12px 32px 36px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  background: transparent;
}

.drawer-nav-menu {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.drawer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

.drawer-nav-list li {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.mobile-drawer-overlay.open .drawer-nav-list li {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: calc(0.04s * var(--item-index, 1));
}

.drawer-nav-item {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: #ffffff;
  /* Crisp white on dark background */
  text-decoration: none;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.3;
  padding: 4px 0;
  text-align: center;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-nav-item:hover,
.drawer-nav-item:focus {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.drawer-nav-item.active {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.drawer-footer {
  margin-top: 32px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.drawer-phone-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-phone-link .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-phone-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
}

.drawer-phone-link:hover .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.drawer-social-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0;
}

.drawer-social-icon {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.drawer-social-icon:hover {
  color: #032254;
  background: #00EDFC;
  border-color: #00EDFC;
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.4);
}

.drawer-social-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  display: block;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. HERO FULL-WIDTH IMAGE BANNER CAROUSEL (#carouselExampleIndicators)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-carousel-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 500px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(2, 18, 48, 0.35);
}

.carousel {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.carousel-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 500px;
  overflow: visible;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.carousel-item {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  max-height: 500px;
  float: none;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 1;
}

.carousel-item img.d-block.w-100 {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  max-height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  /* Default focuses on human faces in upper-middle area */
}

/* Fine-Tuned Position per Banner Image to Ensure All Human Faces are in Full View */
.carousel-item img.banner-pos-assembly {
  object-position: center 32%;
}

.carousel-item img.banner-pos-event1 {
  object-position: center 12%;
}

.carousel-item img.banner-pos-event2 {
  object-position: center 10%;
}

.carousel-item img.banner-pos-event3 {
  object-position: 35% 15%;
}

.carousel-item img.banner-pos-event5 {
  object-position: center 10%;
}

.carousel-item img.banner-pos-building {
  object-position: center center;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  .hero-carousel-section,
  .carousel,
  .carousel-inner,
  .carousel-item,
  .carousel-item img.d-block.w-100 {
    height: 380px;
    max-height: 380px;
  }

  .carousel-item img.banner-pos-assembly {
    object-position: center 30%;
  }

  .carousel-item img.banner-pos-event1,
  .carousel-item img.banner-pos-event2,
  .carousel-item img.banner-pos-event5 {
    object-position: center 8%;
  }

  .carousel-item img.banner-pos-event3 {
    object-position: 30% 12%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {

  .hero-carousel-section,
  .carousel,
  .carousel-inner,
  .carousel-item,
  .carousel-item img.d-block.w-100 {
    height: 240px;
    max-height: 240px;
  }

  .carousel-item img.banner-pos-assembly {
    object-position: center 28%;
  }

  .carousel-item img.banner-pos-event1,
  .carousel-item img.banner-pos-event2,
  .carousel-item img.banner-pos-event5 {
    object-position: center 5%;
  }

  .carousel-item img.banner-pos-event3 {
    object-position: 30% 10%;
  }
}

/* Carousel Indicators (DU / University Style Bars) */
.carousel-indicators {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 15;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0;
  margin-right: 15%;
  margin-left: 15%;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 8px;
}

.carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
  box-sizing: content-box;
  flex: 0 1 auto;
  width: 32px;
  height: 6px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 3px;
  text-indent: -999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  background-clip: padding-box;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.carousel-indicators [data-bs-target]:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.carousel-indicators [data-bs-target].active {
  background-color: #00EDFC;
  width: 52px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.85);
}

/* Carousel Control Arrows */
.carousel-control-prev,
.carousel-control-next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 60px;
  padding: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  background: none;
  border: 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.carousel-control-prev {
  left: 12px;
}

.carousel-control-next {
  right: 12px;
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.65);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #00EDFC;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.carousel-control-prev-icon .material-symbols-outlined,
.carousel-control-next-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 26px;
}

.carousel-control-prev:hover .carousel-control-prev-icon,
.carousel-control-next:hover .carousel-control-next-icon {
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
  border-color: #00EDFC;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.6);
}

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .carousel-item img.d-block.w-100 {
    min-height: 200px;
    max-height: 380px;
  }

  .carousel-control-prev,
  .carousel-control-next {
    width: 44px;
  }

  .carousel-control-prev-icon,
  .carousel-control-next-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .carousel-control-prev-icon .material-symbols-outlined,
  .carousel-control-next-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .carousel-indicators {
    bottom: 10px;
  }

  .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
    width: 22px;
    height: 4px;
  }

  .carousel-indicators [data-bs-target].active {
    width: 36px;
  }
}

/* Hero Center Content (Clean Transparent Layout) */
.hero-center-content {
  max-width: 920px;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: transparent;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-center-content {
    padding: 6px 0;
  }
}

/* Social Proof Pill Badge (Transparent Glass, Borderless) */
.hero-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  padding: 6px 20px 6px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero-trust-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero-avatar-stack {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-left: -8px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-avatar:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15) translateY(-2px);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-avatar:first-child {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.hero-avatar .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-avatar.av-1 {
  background: #00EDFC;
}

.hero-avatar.av-2 {
  background: #032254;
}

.hero-avatar.av-3 {
  background: #00EDFC;
}

.hero-trust-stars {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.hero-trust-stars .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #00EDFC;
  font-variation-settings: 'FILL' 1;
}

.hero-trust-text {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.hero-trust-text strong {
  color: #00EDFC;
  /* Electric Cyan */
  font-weight: 800;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-trust-badge {
    padding: 8px 16px;
    gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 24px;
  }

  .hero-trust-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
}

.hero-sub-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #00EDFC;
  /* Electric Cyan #00EDFC */
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Hero Main Title Typography */
.hero-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5.8vw, 4.6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  /* Crisp Pure White */
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.14;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  animation: heroTitleFadeUp 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-main-title .hero-title-highlight {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.hero-main-title .hero-title-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #00EDFC;
  /* Electric Cyan #00EDFC */
  letter-spacing: 0px;
}

@keyframes heroTitleFadeUp {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
  }

  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* Lead Subtitle */
.hero-lead-text {
  font-size: clamp(1.04rem, 1.2vw + 0.45rem, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: #ffffff;
  /* Crisp pure white for outstanding readability */
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

/* Hero CTA Group */
.hero-cta-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.4);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #032254;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.55);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.6);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.2);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.3);
}

/* Hero Slider Controls (Arrows & Looping Dots) */
.hero-slider-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-nav-arrow {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero-nav-arrow:hover {
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
  border-color: #00EDFC;
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.4);
}

.hero-nav-arrow .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 22px;
}

.hero-slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.hero-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.hero-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.hero-dot.active {
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #00EDFC;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.7);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 100px 0 90px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 80px 0 70px;
  }

  .hero-main-title {
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero-lead-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 100px 0 90px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .hero-section {
    padding: 80px 0 70px;
  }

  .hero-main-title {
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero-lead-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .hero-trust-footer {
    gap: 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. FULL-WIDTH SOLID ELECTRIC BLUE STAT RIBBON
   ========================================================================== */
.blue-stat-ribbon {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 18px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(27, 54, 93, 0.2);
}

.stat-ribbon-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .stat-ribbon-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2vw + 0.3rem, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
  display: inline-block;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. SECTION HEADERS & BASE LAYOUT
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.bg-surface {
  background: var(--bg-surface);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 45px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.15);
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw + 0.5rem, 2.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE PORTAL SECTIONS GRID & HELPDESK BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.portal-explore-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .portal-explore-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
  }
}

.portal-explore-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 34px 28px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.04);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}

.portal-explore-card>div:first-child {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
}

.portal-explore-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.portal-explore-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
}

.portal-explore-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  background: #00EDFC;
}

.portal-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.portal-card-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.portal-explore-card:hover .portal-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: #032254 !important;
  color: #00EDFC !important;
}

.portal-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: var(--color-surface-alt);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.portal-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.portal-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

.portal-card-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.portal-explore-card:hover .portal-card-link {
  color: #00EDFC;
  gap: 12px;
}

/* Home Helpdesk Banner */
.home-helpdesk-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #032254 0%, #032254 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 38px 32px;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .home-helpdesk-banner {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 44px 48px;
  }
}

.home-helpdesk-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -15%;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.helpdesk-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.4);
  color: #00EDFC;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.helpdesk-badge .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #00EDFC;
}

.helpdesk-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.2vw + 0.35rem, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.helpdesk-banner-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 620px;
}

.helpdesk-meta-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.helpdesk-meta-pills .meta-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.helpdesk-meta-pills .meta-pill .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.helpdesk-banner-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn-banner-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-banner-whatsapp,
.btn-banner-whatsapp span,
.btn-banner-whatsapp .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
}

.btn-banner-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
}

.btn-banner-contact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1.5px solid #ffffff;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-banner-contact,
.btn-banner-contact span,
.btn-banner-contact .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-banner-contact:hover {
  background: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
}

.btn-banner-contact:hover span,
.btn-banner-contact:hover .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
}

/* Hero Theme Buttons (CTA Banners) */
.btn-hero-theme {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-hero-theme,
.btn-hero-theme span,
.btn-hero-theme .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
}

.btn-hero-theme:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan-hover) !important;
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-theme-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background-color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-hero-theme-secondary,
.btn-hero-theme-secondary span:not(.material-symbols-outlined) {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.btn-hero-theme-secondary .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
}

.btn-hero-theme-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-theme-secondary:hover span {
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. "WHY CHOOSE US / WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT" ASYMMETRICAL 5-CARD DECK
   ========================================================================== */
.difference-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .difference-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .diff-card-top {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }

  .diff-card-bottom {
    grid-column: span 3;
  }
}

.diff-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  /* Soft crisp neutral #F0FAFD */
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 32px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.03);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.diff-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
}

.diff-card-icon {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: #00EDFC;
  /* Electric Cyan #00EDFC */
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.diff-card:hover .diff-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #032254;
  box-shadow: none;
}

.diff-card-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 36px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.diff-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.diff-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin: 0;
}

.benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.benefit-card {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.1);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
}

.benefit-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* Institutional Electric Cyan & Royal Navy Icon Theming */
.icon-blue,
.icon-purple,
.icon-pink,
.icon-dark {
  background: #032254;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.25);
}

.icon-cyan,
.icon-gold,
.icon-green,
.icon-orange,
.icon-yellow {
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
}

.benefit-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.benefit-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Why Choose Us Extra Features Grid */
.why-choose-extra-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .why-choose-extra-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.feature-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.feature-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.1);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
}

.feature-box-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.feature-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--text-main);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.feature-box p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. SPLIT FEATURE SECTIONS (PINTEREST STYLE)
   ========================================================================== */
.split-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .split-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
  }

  .split-reverse {
    direction: rtl;
  }

  .split-reverse>* {
    direction: ltr;
  }
}

.split-visual-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 30px;
}

.split-bg-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  width: 85%;
  height: 85%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  z-index: 1;
}

.backdrop-cyan {
  background: #F0FAFD;
}

.backdrop-yellow {
  background: #F0FAFD;
}

.split-main-img {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 15px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.fb-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.fb-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.feature-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #00EDFC;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.split-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw + 0.5rem, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.split-desc {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.feature-checklist {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.feature-checklist li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.check-icon {
  color: #00EDFC;
  font-size: 18px;
}

/* Manager Spotlight */
.manager-signature-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  margin-top: 24px;
  width: fit-content;
}

.mgr-avatar-wrap {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--primary-border);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mgr-avatar-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.mgr-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.mgr-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.mgr-location {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.manager-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.split-manager-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
}

.manager-floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15px;
  right: 10px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.mfc-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.mfc-phone {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #00EDFC;
}

.btn-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-whatsapp:hover {
  background: #032254;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.35);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. PROGRAMS & FACILITIES (6-CARD SERVICES GRID MATCHING REFERENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.program-services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 26px;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .program-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .program-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.program-service-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.04);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.program-service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
}

.service-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.service-card-icon {
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: transparent;
  color: #00EDFC;
  /* Electric Cyan #00EDFC */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-card-icon.icon-blue {
  background: transparent;
  color: #032254;
  /* Deep Royal Navy #032254 */
  box-shadow: none;
}

.program-service-card:hover .service-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  color: #032254;
}

.program-service-card:hover .service-card-icon.icon-blue {
  color: #00EDFC;
}

.service-card-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 38px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.service-card-content {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.service-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.service-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.service-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #F0FAFD;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  width: fit-content;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.service-read-more .service-arrow-icon {
  font-size: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.program-service-card:hover .service-read-more {
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
  border-color: #00EDFC;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
}

.program-service-card:hover .service-read-more .service-arrow-icon {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  color: #032254;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .program-services-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .program-service-card {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .service-card-icon {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .service-card-top {
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }

  .service-card-title {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
  }

  .service-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMIC STAGES GRID (UIVERSE-INSPIRED CORNER BADGE CARDS)
   ========================================================================== */
.academic-stages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(310px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
}

.stage-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 36px 30px 32px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.14);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
}

/* Corner Number Badge (Round Cutout with Clean Slanted Placement) */
.stage-number-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  right: -18px;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding: 0 0 18px 22px;
  background: #032254;
  box-shadow: none;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), background var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stage-card:hover .stage-number-badge {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: #00EDFC;
}

.stage-number-text {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  transition: color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.stage-card:hover .stage-number-text {
  color: #032254;
}

/* Leading Stage Icon */
.stage-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  background: #F0FAFD;
  color: #032254;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.2);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.stage-card:hover .stage-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: #032254;
  color: #00EDFC;
  border-color: #032254;
}

.stage-icon-box .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 28px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.stage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.28rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.stage-desc {
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

/* Feature Check List */
.stage-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F0FAFD;
}

.stage-features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.stage-features .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #00EDFC;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR VALUES & PHILOSOPHY SECTION (MATCHING MINIMALIST 2-COLUMN DECK)
   ========================================================================== */
.values-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  /* Pure White Background */
  position: relative;
}

.values-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .values-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.35fr;
    gap: 64px;
  }
}

.values-intro-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.values-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.values-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.4rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0 0 24px;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
}

.values-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .values-intro-col {
    text-align: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 680px;
  }

  .values-eyebrow {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }

  .values-main-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
  }

  .values-main-title br {
    display: none;
  }

  .values-lead-text {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}

/* 2x2 Grid for Value Cards */
.values-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .values-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  /* Soft Neutral Card Canvas #F0FAFD */
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 34px 28px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 250px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.04);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), box-shadow var(--transition-smooth), border-color var(--transition-smooth);
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
}

.value-card-icon {
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: #032254;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.value-card:hover .value-card-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  color: #00EDFC;
}

.value-card-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 38px;
  font-variation-settings: 'FILL' 0, 'wght' 300, 'GRAD' 0, 'opsz' 40;
}

.value-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  line-height: 1.62;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.value-card-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.value-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0;
}

/* Featured Solid Dark Blue Card (Top Left) */
.value-card.value-card-featured {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  /* Solid Dark Oxford Blue #032254 */
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(11, 37, 69, 0.22);
}

.value-card.value-card-featured .value-card-icon {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.value-card.value-card-featured .value-card-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.value-card.value-card-featured .value-card-divider {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.value-card.value-card-featured .value-card-title {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. TESTIMONIALS SECTION (MATCHING PINTEREST REFERENCE)
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-single-box {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 36px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.testi-avatars-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testi-avatar-item {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--bg-surface-alt);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.testi-avatar-item.active {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--primary-surface);
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.testi-author-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.testi-author-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.testi-stars {
  color: #00EDFC;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.testi-quote-wrap {
  position: relative;
  padding: 0 16px;
}

.quote-mark {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.testi-quote-text {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  display: inline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. ADMISSIONS & RTE 25% GUIDELINES STEPS
   ========================================================================== */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.step-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  position: relative;
}

.step-num-badge {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.step-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. E-LEARNING & GOVT PORTALS SECTION (MODERN CLEAN CARDS & DIGITAL TOOLS)
   ========================================================================== */
.elearning-page-wrapper {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 50px 0 90px;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.elearning-header-block {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.elearning-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #D8F7FD;
  color: #032254;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.22);
}

.elearning-badge-pill .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: #0099B8;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.elearning-page-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #032254;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.elearning-page-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  max-width: 680px;
}

/* Category Filter Tabs */
.elearning-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.elearning-filter-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.elearning-filter-btn:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #032254;
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.elearning-filter-btn.active {
  background: #032254;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #032254;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.2);
}

/* 3-Column E-Learning Cards Grid */
.elearning-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .elearning-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .elearning-page-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .elearning-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .elearning-page-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
}

/* Individual Portal Card */
.elearning-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #EAECF0;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
}

.elearning-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.1);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
}

.elearning-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.elearning-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #F0FAFD;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
  color: #032254;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.elearning-icon-box .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 28px;
  color: #032254;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.elearning-card:hover .elearning-icon-box {
  background: #032254;
  border-color: #032254;
}

.elearning-card:hover .elearning-icon-box .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: #00EDFC;
}

.elearning-card-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  background: #C6F52A;
  color: #032254;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.elearning-card-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #032254;
  margin: 0 0 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.elearning-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 22px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.elearning-card-bottom {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.elearning-portal-tag {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0099B8;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.elearning-launch-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #032254;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.elearning-card:hover .elearning-launch-btn {
  color: #0099B8;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Feature Showcase: Smart Classroom Integration */
.elearning-showcase-section {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  border: 1px solid #EAECF0;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.elearning-showcase-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 36px;
}

.elearning-showcase-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #032254;
  margin: 10px 0 12px;
}

.elearning-showcase-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.elearning-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .elearning-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .elearning-showcase-section {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

.elearning-feature-item {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.elearning-feature-item:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #00EDFC;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.elearning-feature-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: #D8F7FD;
  color: #032254;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.elearning-feature-icon .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 26px;
  color: #032254;
}

.elearning-feature-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #032254;
  margin: 0;
}

.elearning-feature-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 3-Step Parent Guide Banner */
.elearning-guide-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #032254 0%, #06398A 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 44px 40px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.2);
}

.elearning-guide-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 32px;
}

.elearning-guide-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 10px 0 12px;
}

.elearning-guide-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.elearning-guide-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .elearning-guide-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .elearning-guide-section {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

.elearning-step-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.elearning-step-number {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #C6F52A;
  color: #032254;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(198, 245, 42, 0.35);
}

.elearning-step-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0;
}

.elearning-step-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Backward compatibility for useful links */
.useful-links-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .useful-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .useful-links-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.useful-link-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.useful-link-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.1);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
}

.ulc-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.useful-link-card h4 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.useful-link-card p {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ulc-go {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. EVENTS & HIGHLIGHTS GALLERY (MODERN CLEAN 3-COL CARDS GRID)
   ========================================================================== */
.events-page-wrapper {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 50px 0 90px;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 80vh;
}

.events-header-block {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}

.events-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: #D8F7FD;
  color: #032254;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.45);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.22);
}

.events-badge-pill .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: #0099B8;
  font-size: 16px;
}

.events-page-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #032254;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.events-page-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* Filter Tabs */
.events-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.events-filter-btn {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #475569;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.events-filter-btn:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #032254;
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.events-filter-btn.active {
  background: #032254;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: #032254;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.2);
}

/* 3-Column Events Grid */
.events-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .events-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
  }

  .events-page-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .events-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .events-page-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }
}

/* Event Card (Ref Design) */
.event-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #EAECF0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 18px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.09);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

/* Featured Dark Card (Matching Reference top-left card) */
.event-card.featured-dark {
  background: #032254;
  border-color: #0F3A7A;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.25);
}

.event-card.featured-dark:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.4);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
}

.event-card.featured-dark .event-card-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.event-card.featured-dark .event-card-desc {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.event-card.featured-dark .event-card-pill {
  background: #C6F52A;
  color: #032254;
}

.event-card.featured-dark .event-card-action {
  color: #00EDFC;
}

/* Image Frame */
.event-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 230px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0B192C;
}

.event-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  display: block;
}

.event-card:hover .event-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Floating Pill Tag on Image (Matching Reference Design 'Updates' Pill) */
.event-card-pill {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: #C6F52A;
  color: #032254;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  line-height: 1;
}

.event-card-pill::before {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: #032254;
  border-radius: 50%;
  opacity: 0.75;
}

/* Card Body */
.event-card-body {
  padding: 16px 6px 6px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.event-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.event-card-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.38;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.event-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.event-card-action {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #032254;
  margin-top: auto;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, gap 0.2s ease;
}

.event-card:hover .event-card-action {
  color: #00EDFC;
  gap: 10px;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.event-lightbox-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  background: rgba(3, 18, 48, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.event-lightbox-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.event-lightbox-dialog {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  animation: lightboxZoomIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes lightboxZoomIn {
  from {
    transform: scale(0.92);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.event-lightbox-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 60vh;
  background: #021230;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.event-lightbox-img-box img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 60vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.event-lightbox-info {
  padding: 20px 24px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.event-lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.event-lightbox-close:hover {
  background: #C6F52A;
  color: #032254;
}

/* Legacy support */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.gallery-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: #00EDFC;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
}

.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: #F0FAFD;
}

.gallery-caption {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   13. ADMISSION INQUIRY FORM & CONTACT
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-grid-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-grid-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
}

.contact-form-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-subheading {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.inquiry-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--bg-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  background: #ffffff;
}

/* Contact Info Box Right */
.contact-info-box {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-box-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 12px 0 6px;
}

.contact-box-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.contact-meta-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.meta-icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.meta-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.meta-item p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.meta-item a {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   REFERENCE CONTACT PAGE LAYOUT (KASSAPAY STYLE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-hero-ref {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7, 21, 48, 0.94) 0%, rgba(16, 31, 59, 0.92) 100%), url('https://res.cloudinary.com/fkokkmjp/image/upload/v1789628767/school-building_d57vb1.png') center/cover no-repeat;
  padding: 100px 20px 170px;
  text-align: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero-ref-content {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.contact-hero-ref-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.contact-hero-ref-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.contact-main-wrapper {
  background: #F0FAFD;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-card-box {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.09);
  padding: 50px 48px;
  margin-top: -110px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-card-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.25fr;
    gap: 64px;
    padding: 56px 52px;
  }
}

/* Left Column: Get in touch */
.ref-contact-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ref-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #032254;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.ref-subtext {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #032254;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.ref-info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 26px;
}

.ref-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
}

.ref-info-icon-badge {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-navy);
  color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.2);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--brand-cyan);
}

.ref-info-icon-badge .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
}

.ref-info-details strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #032254;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ref-info-details p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #032254;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

.ref-info-details a {
  color: #032254;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.ref-info-details a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-cyan-hover);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.ref-social-wrapper {
  margin-top: 36px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid #F0FAFD;
}

.ref-social-label {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #032254;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}

.ref-social-icons-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ref-social-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-navy);
  color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.15);
}

.ref-social-btn svg {
  color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.ref-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-cyan);
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
}

.ref-social-btn:hover svg {
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  fill: currentColor;
}

/* Right Column: Send us a message */
.ref-contact-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ref-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
}

.ref-form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

@media (min-width: 580px) {
  .ref-form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.ref-field-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ref-field-group label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #032254;
}

.ref-input-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
  background: #F0FAFD;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #032254;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  outline: none;
}

.ref-input-control::placeholder {
  color: #032254;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.ref-input-control:focus {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: #032254;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(29, 78, 216, 0.12);
}

.ref-textarea-control {
  min-height: 130px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.ref-btn-send {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px 24px;
  background: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 2px solid var(--brand-navy);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.25);
  margin-top: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ref-btn-send,
.ref-btn-send span {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.ref-btn-send:hover {
  background: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  border-color: var(--brand-cyan) !important;
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
}

.ref-btn-send:hover span {
  color: var(--brand-navy) !important;
}

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

/* Full Width Google Map Section */
.ref-map-section {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 70px;
  line-height: 0;
  position: relative;
}

.ref-map-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 460px;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact-hero-ref {
    padding: 70px 16px 140px;
  }

  .contact-hero-ref-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }

  .contact-card-box {
    padding: 32px 24px;
    margin-top: -90px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .ref-heading {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .ref-map-iframe {
    height: 360px;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   MEET LEADERSHIP SHOWCASE (EDITORIAL REFERENCE LAYOUT)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.meet-leadership-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .meet-leadership-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 400px 1fr;
    gap: 68px;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.meet-photos-col {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 380px;
  height: 420px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.meet-photo-main {
  width: 270px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #032254;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
}

.meet-photo-main img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}

.meet-photo-sub {
  position: absolute;
  right: 12px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-20%);
  width: 140px;
  height: 175px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #032254;
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  z-index: 3;
}

.meet-photo-sub img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.meet-content-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: left;
}

.meet-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 0.96;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0 0 32px 0;
}

.meet-bios-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .meet-bios-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }
}

.meet-bio-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.meet-bio-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.meet-bio-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.author-note-box {
  margin-top: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FAFD 0%, #F0FAFD 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-navy);
  border-radius: 0 16px 16px 0;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.12);
}

.author-note-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.author-note-icon {
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  font-size: 20px;
}

.author-note-tag {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
}

.author-note-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--brand-navy);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.author-note-signoff {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.author-signoff-name {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #032254;
}

.author-signoff-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #032254;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .meet-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }

  .meet-photos-col {
    height: 340px;
  }

  .meet-photo-main {
    width: 220px;
    height: 310px;
  }

  .meet-photo-sub {
    width: 110px;
    height: 140px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. INSTITUTIONAL FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  /* #032254 - Deep Royal Navy solid theme */
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 68px 0 32px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 36px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 0.9fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.footer-logo {
  width: auto;
  height: 64px;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
}

.footer-brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
}

.footer-brand-text h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.footer-brand-text p {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 4px 0 0;
  text-align: left;
}

.footer-brand-text p span {
  display: inline-block;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .footer-logo {
    width: auto;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .footer-brand-text h3 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .footer-brand-text p {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
}

.footer-recognition {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  margin: 14px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin: 8px 0 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.contact-item .material-symbols-outlined {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Footer Social Icon Buttons */
.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.social-icon-btn,
.footer-social-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover,
.footer-social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 28px;
  padding-bottom: 24px;
  margin-top: 12px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-family);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .footer {
    padding-bottom: 70px;
  }

  .footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    padding: 0 16px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   15. FLOATING QUICK ACTION DOCK
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-dock-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 1050;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 12px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .floating-dock-container {
    bottom: 30px;
    right: 28px;
  }
}

.floating-dock-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dock-btn {
  position: relative;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.dock-btn .material-symbols-outlined,
.dock-btn svg {
  font-size: 24px;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: #032254 !important;
  fill: #032254 !important;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.dock-btn:hover {
  background: #032254;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.5), 0 0 0 6px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.2);
  animation: dockPulseBlue 1.5s infinite;
}

.dock-btn:hover .material-symbols-outlined,
.dock-btn:hover svg {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  fill: #ffffff !important;
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(-10deg);
}

.dock-whatsapp,
.dock-call,
.dock-email {
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
}

.dock-whatsapp:hover,
.dock-call:hover,
.dock-email:hover {
  background: #032254;
  color: #ffffff;
}

@keyframes dockPulseBlue {

  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.5), 0 0 0 0px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.4);
  }

  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.65), 0 0 0 8px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0);
  }
}

.dock-toggle-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(16, 31, 59, 0.35);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dock-toggle-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  background: var(--color-primary);
}

.dock-toggle-btn .toggle-icon {
  font-size: 24px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.dock-toggle-btn.active .toggle-icon {
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Back to Top */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 80px;
  left: 20px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: #032254;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.25);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 998;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
  border-color: #00EDFC;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.45);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .back-to-top {
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 28px;
  }
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   20. INTERNAL PAGE HEADER BANNER & BREADCRUMB
   ========================================================================== */
.page-header-banner {
  position: relative;
  background-image: url('https://res.cloudinary.com/fkokkmjp/image/upload/v1789628767/school-building_d57vb1.png');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  padding: 65px 0 55px;
  color: #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-header-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.9) 0%, rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.78) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-header-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.page-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.page-header-badge .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #00EDFC;
}

.page-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw + 0.5rem, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.page-header-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.breadcrumb-nav {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.breadcrumb-nav a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumb-nav a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: #032254;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.breadcrumb-current {
  color: #00EDFC;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAMPUS MAP SECTION (CONTAIN/* ==========================================================================
   CAMPUS MAP SECTION (CONTAINED & ROUNDED)
   ========================================================================== */
.campus-map-section {
  padding: 68px 0 84px;
}

.map-container-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: none;
  border: none;
}

.map-container-card:hover {
  box-shadow: none;
}

.map-frame-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  height: 450px;
  position: relative;
  background: #F0FAFD;
}

.map-frame-wrap iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .map-frame-wrap {
    height: 340px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BEM (BLOCK ELEMENT MODIFIER) ARCHITECTURE SYSTEM
   Strict Semantic Mappings for Navigation, Hero, Portals, About, Form & Footer
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Global Navigation & Announcement */
.notice-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
}

.notice-bar__text {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.header {
  width: 100%;
  position: sticky !important;
  top: 0 !important;
  z-index: 1000;
}

.header__nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.header__brand {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.header__link {
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast, 0.2s ease);
}

.header__link--cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* 2. Hero & Slider Component */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__slider-inner {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 500px;
  overflow: visible;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  will-change: transform;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 100%;
  max-height: 500px;
  float: none;
  margin: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.hero-slide--active {
  position: relative;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-slide__image {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  max-height: 500px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.hero-slide__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Poppins', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.hero-slide__desc {
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-slide__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* Universal Button BEM Standards */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Poppins', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal, 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1));
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
}

.btn--primary {
  background: var(--brand-navy, #032254);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background: #053380;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.btn--accent {
  background: var(--brand-cyan, #00EDFC);
  color: var(--brand-navy, #032254);
}

.btn--accent:hover {
  background: var(--brand-cyan-hover, #00cde0);
  color: var(--brand-navy, #032254);
}

.btn--whatsapp {
  background: #00EDFC;
  color: #032254;
}

.btn--submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--brand-cyan, #00EDFC);
  color: var(--brand-navy, #032254);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 16px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.35);
}

.btn--submit:hover {
  background: var(--brand-cyan-hover, #00cde0);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.45);
}

/* 3. Section & Government Portals */
.section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}

.section--portals {
  background: var(--bg-tint, #F0FAFD);
}

.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Poppins', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--dark, #032254);
}

.portal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
}

.portal-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal, 0.3s ease);
}

.portal-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Poppins', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark, #032254);
}

.portal-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* 4. About & Feature Highlights */
.section--about {
  background: var(--bg-pure, #ffffff);
}

.feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 24px;
}

.feature-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal, 0.3s ease);
}

.feature-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Poppins', sans-serif);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--dark, #032254);
}

.feature-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted, #032254);
}

/* 5. Admission Enquiry Form */
.section--enquiry {
  background: var(--bg-tint, #F0FAFD);
}

.enquiry-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.08);
}

.enquiry-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.enquiry-form__bot-trap {
  display: none !important;
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  opacity: 0 !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-navy, #032254);
}

.form-input,
.form-select {
  width: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-body, 'Poppins', sans-serif);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--brand-navy, #032254);
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast, 0.2s ease), box-shadow var(--transition-fast, 0.2s ease);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand-navy, #032254);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.25);
}

.form-status {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md, 12px);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: none;
}

.form-status.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-status.success {
  background: #E6FBFD;
  color: #032254;
  border: 1px solid #00EDFC;
}

.form-status.error {
  background: #FEF2F2;
  color: #991B1B;
  border: 1px solid #F87171;
}

/* 6. Footer & Compliance Section */
.footer {
  background: var(--brand-navy, #032254);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.footer__accreditation {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.accreditation-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.footer__copyright {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 24px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROMOTIONAL / TOPPER ANNOUNCEMENT POPUP MODAL (CLEAN REFERENCE DESIGN)
   ========================================================================== */
.promo-popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(3, 34, 84, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
    visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.promo-popup-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.promo-popup-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65),
    0 0 40px rgba(0, 237, 252, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  max-width: 520px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(24px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.promo-popup-overlay.open .promo-popup-card {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

/* Floating Circular Close Icon (Matching Reference Design) */
.promo-popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 20;
  padding: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
    background 0.25s ease,
    color 0.25s ease,
    border-color 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.promo-popup-close:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #032254;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(90deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.promo-popup-close .material-symbols-outlined {
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.promo-popup-media {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 88vh;
  overflow: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.promo-popup-link {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.promo-popup-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 88vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .promo-popup-card {
    max-width: 92vw;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }

  .promo-popup-media,
  .promo-popup-img {
    border-radius: 22px;
    max-height: 82vh;
  }

  .promo-popup-close {
    top: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
  }

  .promo-popup-close .material-symbols-outlined {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}