/* ============================================================
   Aarambha College — Homepage
   Design system
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Brand */
  --navy: #0B1F5C;
  --navy-deep: #07154A;
  --navy-ink: #04102E;
  --cream: #F5EFE2;
  --cream-soft: #FAF6EC;
  --paper: #FFFCF4;
  --gold: #E0A93C;
  --gold-soft: #F0CB7B;
  --ink: #0F1322;
  --muted: #5B5F6E;
  --muted-soft: #8C90A0;
  --line: rgba(11, 31, 92, 0.12);
  --line-strong: rgba(11, 31, 92, 0.22);

  --accent: var(--gold);
  --bg: var(--cream);
  --photo-saturate: 1;
  --photo-hue: 0deg;
  --section-gap: clamp(72px, 8vw, 120px);
  --container: 1280px;
  --gutter: clamp(24px, 4.5vw, 64px);
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
}

/* Skip to main content (accessibility) */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 16px;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background: var(--navy-ink);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius) var(--radius);
  transition: top .2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
}

/* Reset */
*,
*::before,
*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
img, svg { display: block; max-width: 100%; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; color: inherit; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }

/* Type */
.display, h1, h2, h3 {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", system-ui, sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  text-wrap: balance;
}
.display { font-size: clamp(48px, 7.2vw, 104px); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: -0.035em; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(40px, 5.4vw, 72px); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 56px); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px); }
p { margin: 0; text-wrap: pretty; }
em, .serif-italic {
  font-family: "Instrument Serif", "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.mono {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.eyebrow {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

/* Layout */
.wrap {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding-inline: var(--gutter);
}
section {
  padding-block: var(--section-gap);
}
.section-head {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
  max-width: 880px;
}
.section-head .row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
  width: 100%;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.section-head h2 { max-width: 760px; }
.section-head p { color: var(--muted); max-width: 620px; font-size: 17px; }

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: transform .2s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn .arrow { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.btn-primary { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream-soft); }
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--navy-deep); }
.btn-accent { background: var(--accent); color: var(--navy-ink); }
.btn-accent:hover { filter: brightness(1.05); }
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(11,31,92,0.05); }
.btn-light {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
}
.btn-light:hover { background: white; }
.btn-lg { padding: 17px 28px; font-size: 15px; }

/* ============================================================
   Utility bar — overlay over hero
   ============================================================ */
.utility {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  z-index: 51;
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255, 252, 244, 0.85);
  font-size: 13px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,252,244,0.12);
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.utility .wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-block: 10px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.utility .contacts { display: flex; gap: 22px; }
.utility .contacts span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.utility .contacts svg { opacity: 0.7; }
.utility .meta { display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: center; }
.utility a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.lang-toggle { display: inline-flex; gap: 4px; padding: 3px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 999px; }
.lang-toggle button { padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,252,244,0.7); }
.lang-toggle button.active { background: var(--cream-soft); color: var(--navy-ink); }
body.header-stuck .utility { opacity: 0; pointer-events: none; }

/* ============================================================
   Header / nav — overlay then sticky
   ============================================================ */
.site-header {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background: transparent;
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: background .35s ease, top .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.site-header.is-stuck {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  background: rgba(245, 239, 226, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  animation: slideDown .35s ease;
}
@keyframes slideDown {
  from { transform: translateY(-100%); }
  to   { transform: translateY(0); }
}
/* ── .scrolled alias — inner page JS uses this class name ─── */
.site-header.scrolled {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  background: rgba(245, 239, 226, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(150%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 24px rgba(4,16,46,0.08);
  animation: slideDown .35s ease;
}
.site-header:not(.scrolled):not(.is-stuck) .brand .lockup .name { color: var(--cream-soft); }
.site-header:not(.scrolled):not(.is-stuck) .brand .lockup .tagline { color: rgba(255,252,244,0.7); }
.site-header:not(.scrolled):not(.is-stuck) .nav-main > li > a { color: var(--cream-soft); }
.site-header:not(.scrolled):not(.is-stuck) .nav-main > li > a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.site-header:not(.scrolled):not(.is-stuck) .menu-toggle { border-color: rgba(255,252,244,0.4); }
.site-header:not(.scrolled):not(.is-stuck) .menu-toggle span { background: var(--cream-soft); }
.site-header:not(.scrolled):not(.is-stuck) .btn-primary { background: var(--cream-soft); color: var(--navy-ink); }
.site-header:not(.scrolled):not(.is-stuck) .btn-primary:hover { background: white; }

.site-header .wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-block: 18px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.brand img { height: 44px; width: auto; transition: filter .35s ease; }
.brand .lockup { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.brand .lockup .name { display: block; white-space: nowrap; font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17px; color: var(--navy-ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; transition: color .35s ease; }
.brand .lockup .tagline { display: block; white-space: nowrap; font-family: "Instrument Serif", Georgia, serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); transition: color .35s ease; }
.nav-main { display: flex; gap: 28px; align-items: center; }
.nav-main > li > a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  padding-block: 4px;
  transition: color .35s ease;
}
.nav-main > li > a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav-cta { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 40px; height: 40px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  transition: border-color .35s ease;
}
.menu-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 16px; height: 1.5px; background: var(--navy-ink); transition: background .35s ease;
}
/* Over the hero: white text */
.site-header:not(.is-stuck):not(.scrolled) .brand .lockup .name { color: var(--cream-soft); }
.site-header:not(.is-stuck):not(.scrolled) .brand .lockup .tagline { color: rgba(255,252,244,0.7); }
.site-header:not(.is-stuck):not(.scrolled) .nav-main > li > a { color: var(--cream-soft); }
.site-header:not(.is-stuck):not(.scrolled) .nav-main > li > a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.site-header:not(.is-stuck):not(.scrolled) .menu-toggle { border-color: rgba(255,252,244,0.4); }
.site-header:not(.is-stuck):not(.scrolled) .menu-toggle span { background: var(--cream-soft); }
.site-header:not(.is-stuck):not(.scrolled) .btn-primary { background: var(--cream-soft); color: var(--navy-ink); }
.site-header:not(.is-stuck):not(.scrolled) .btn-primary:hover { background: white; }
.site-header:not(.is-stuck):not(.scrolled) .brand img { filter: brightness(0) invert(1); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  min-height: clamp(580px, 86vh, 820px);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  background: var(--navy-ink);
}
.hero-slider .slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; }
.hero-slider .slide {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.06);
  transition: opacity 1.4s ease, transform 8s ease;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.hero-slider .slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}
.hero-slider .hero-overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,16,46,0.55) 0%, rgba(4,16,46,0.22) 30%, rgba(4,16,46,0.85) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-slider .hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-top: 100px;    /* keeps content below fixed nav even on overflow */
  padding-top: 160px;
  padding-bottom: 80px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
}
.hero-slider .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-slider .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-soft); opacity: 0.7; }
.hero-slider h1 {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: clamp(56px, 8vw, 128px);
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  max-width: 14ch;
  margin: 0 0 44px;
}
/* Inner page heroes: smaller H1 so it doesn't overwhelm */
.hero-slider .hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(38px, 5.5vw, 80px);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-slider h1 .ital {
  font-family: "Instrument Serif", Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}
.hero-slider .hero-ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.hero-slider .btn-accent { background: var(--accent); color: var(--navy-ink); }
.hero-slider .btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,252,244,0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero-slider .btn-ghost:hover { background: rgba(255,252,244,0.1); }

/* Slider controls */
.slide-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 44px;
  right: var(--gutter);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
}
.slide-counter {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255,252,244,0.7);
}
.slide-counter .now { color: var(--gold-soft); font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; }
.slide-counter .sep { margin-inline: 8px; opacity: 0.5; }
.slide-dots { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.slide-dot {
  width: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: rgba(255,252,244,0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .3s, width .3s;
  border: 0; padding: 0;
}
.slide-dot.active { background: var(--gold-soft); width: 56px; }
.slide-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: var(--gutter);
  z-index: 4;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.slide-nav button {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,252,244,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,252,244,0.25);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
}
.slide-nav button:hover { background: rgba(255,252,244,0.18); transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Scroll-down hint */
.scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 36px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 4;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,252,244,0.7);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.scroll-hint .line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--gold-soft));
  animation: scrollLine 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: top;
}
@keyframes scrollLine {
  0%, 100% { transform: scaleY(0.3); opacity: 0.4; }
  50% { transform: scaleY(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO STATS strip (below slider)
   ============================================================ */
.hero-stats {
  background: var(--bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-stats .wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}
.hero-stats .stat {
  padding: 36px 32px 36px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-stats .stat + .stat { padding-left: 40px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.hero-stats .num {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.hero-stats .num sup { font-size: 0.45em; vertical-align: super; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600; margin-left: 4px; }
.hero-stats .label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 200px; }

/* ============================================================
   Chairman strip
   ============================================================ */
.chairman-strip {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.chairman-strip .wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 120px 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-block: 48px;
}
.chairman-strip .portrait {
  width: 100px; height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
}
.chairman-strip .quote {
  font-family: "Instrument Serif", Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(20px, 2vw, 26px);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 720px;
}
.chairman-strip .quote .em-quote {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 1.5em;
  line-height: 0.3;
  vertical-align: -0.05em;
  margin-right: 4px;
}
.chairman-strip .who {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  text-align: right;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-left: 40px;
}
.chairman-strip .who .name { font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; color: var(--navy-ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.chairman-strip .who .role { font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }

/* ============================================================
   Trust / affiliations (with real logo seals)
   ============================================================ */
.trust {
  background: var(--navy-ink);
  color: rgba(255,252,244,0.78);
  padding-block: 44px;
}
.trust .wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 56px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.trust .label {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,252,244,0.5);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
  max-width: 190px;
}
.trust .label::after { content: ""; display: block; width: 28px; height: 1px; background: rgba(255,252,244,0.3); }
.trust .badges {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 36px;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 520px;
}
.trust .badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.trust .badge .seal {
  width: 72px; height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 8px;
}
.trust .badge .seal img { max-width: 100%; max-height: 100%; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.trust .badge .meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; }
.trust .badge .meta .acro { font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; }
.trust .badge .meta .full { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,252,244,0.55); font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }

/* ============================================================
   Programs
   ============================================================ */
.programs { background: var(--bg); }
.program-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.program-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--line-strong); }
.program-card .top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 24px; }
.program-card .meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.program-card .code { font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.program-card h3 { font-size: 32px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.program-card .sub { font-family: "Instrument Serif", Georgia, serif; font-style: italic; font-size: 19px; color: var(--navy); margin-top: 2px; }
.program-card .number {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 56px;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 0.9;
}
.program-card .photo {
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.program-card p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; }
.program-card .facts {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding-top: 20px;
}
.program-card .facts .fact { padding-right: 12px; }
.program-card .facts .fact + .fact { padding-left: 16px; border-left: 1px solid var(--line); }
.program-card .facts .k { font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.program-card .facts .v { font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-size: 18px; font-weight: 500; color: var(--navy-ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.program-card .actions { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; margin-top: -4px; }
.program-card .actions a {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--navy);
}
.program-card .actions a:hover { color: var(--navy-deep); }
.program-card .actions a:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }
.program-card .actions .arrow { transition: transform .2s; }
.program-card .actions .divider { width: 4px; height: 4px; background: var(--line-strong); border-radius: 50%; }

/* ============================================================
   Why Aarambha
   ============================================================ */
.why { background: var(--navy-ink); color: var(--cream-soft); }
.why h2 { color: var(--cream-soft); }
.why .section-head p { color: rgba(255, 252, 244, 0.65); }
.why .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.why .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-soft); opacity: 0.6; }
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  grid-auto-rows: minmax(180px, auto);
}
.why-card {
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 252, 244, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card .idx { font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; opacity: 0.55; }
.why-card h3 { color: var(--cream-soft); font-size: 22px; line-height: 1.2; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.why-card p { color: rgba(255, 252, 244, 0.7); font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; }
.why-card.big { grid-column: span 6; }
.why-card.med { grid-column: span 4; }
.why-card.sml { grid-column: span 4; }
.why-card.med2 { grid-column: span 6; }
.why-card.feature {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  grid-column: span 6;
  grid-row: span 2;
  padding: 36px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.why-card.feature h3 { color: var(--navy-ink); font-size: 36px; line-height: 1.05; }
.why-card.feature p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px; }
.why-card.feature .accent-mark {
  display: inline-flex; padding: 6px 12px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-ink); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 8px;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.why-card.feature .photo {
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 18px;
  position: relative;
}

/* ============================================================
   Admissions process (with step icons)
   ============================================================ */
.admissions { background: var(--bg); }
.admissions .row-wrap { display: flex; align-items: end; justify-content: space-between; gap: 32px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.admissions .row-wrap .head { max-width: 620px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.admissions .row-wrap .cta-grp { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; }
.steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.step {
  padding: 36px 24px 32px 0;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.step:last-child { border-right: 0; padding-right: 0; }
.step + .step { padding-left: 28px; }
.step .step-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(11,31,92,0.06);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.step .step-icon svg { display: block; }
.step .step-no {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 32px;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 8px;
}
.step .step-no .of { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.step h3 { font-size: 22px; letter-spacing: -0.015em; }
.step p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; }
.step .deadline {
  display: inline-flex; gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  background: rgba(224, 169, 60, 0.2);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  font-weight: 600;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

/* ============================================================
   Campus life — cleaned mosaic
   ============================================================ */
.campus { background: var(--paper); }
.campus .grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 240px;
  gap: 18px;
}
.cell {
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a3a76 0%, #0b1f5c 100%);
}
.cell .tag {
  position: absolute; left: 16px; bottom: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,252,244,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.cell .tag .count { font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; font-size: 10px; color: var(--muted); letter-spacing: 0.1em; }
.cell .placeholder { width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.cell.intro {
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 36px;
  grid-column: span 5;
  grid-row: span 2;
}
.cell.intro h3 { font-size: 34px; letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1.05; }
.cell.intro p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1.55; }
.cell.intro .clubs { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 6px; margin-top: 20px; }
.cell.intro .clubs span {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--navy);
}
/* Mosaic: explicit spans for 12-col grid that always tiles cleanly */
.cell.c2 { grid-column: span 4; }
.cell.c3 { grid-column: span 3; }
.cell.c4 { grid-column: span 3; }
.cell.c5 { grid-column: span 4; }
.cell.c6 { grid-column: span 4; grid-row: span 2; }
.cell.c7 { grid-column: span 4; }
.cell.c8 { grid-column: span 4; }

/* ============================================================
   Notices & Events
   ============================================================ */
.notices { background: var(--bg); }
.notices .layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
}
.notices .col .header { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.notices .col .header .view-all { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.notices .col h3 { font-size: 28px; margin-top: 14px; }
.notice-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.notice-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr auto;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: start;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s, padding .2s, margin .2s;
}
.notice-item:hover { background: rgba(11,31,92,0.03); padding-inline: 12px; margin-inline: -12px; border-radius: 8px; border-color: transparent; }
.notice-item .date {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  line-height: 1.05;
}
.notice-item .date .day { font-size: 32px; display: block; }
.notice-item .date .mon { font-size: 12px; font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
.notice-item .body h4 { font-size: 17px; font-family: "Space Grotesk"; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin-bottom: 6px; line-height: 1.3; }
.notice-item .body .meta { font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.notice-item .pill {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(11, 31, 92, 0.08);
  color: var(--navy);
  align-self: start;
}
.notice-item .pill.urgent { background: rgba(224,169,60, 0.25); color: var(--navy-ink); }
.notice-item .pill.live { background: rgba(45, 160, 110, 0.18); color: #1F6E50; }

/* ============================================================
   Testimonials
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials { background: var(--cream-soft); }
.testi-tabs { display: flex; gap: 4px; padding: 4px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; align-self: flex-start; }
.testi-tabs button {
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.testi-tabs button.active { background: var(--navy-ink); color: var(--cream-soft); }
.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.testi {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.testi.feature {
  background: var(--navy-ink);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  grid-row: span 2;
  border-color: var(--navy-ink);
}
.testi.feature blockquote { color: var(--cream-soft); }
.testi .quote-mark {
  font-family: "Instrument Serif", Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 56px;
  line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.testi blockquote {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  margin: 0;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
.testi.feature blockquote { font-size: 28px; line-height: 1.25; }
.testi .person { display: flex; gap: 14px; align-items: center; }
.testi .person .avatar {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--gold-soft));
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  font-family: "Space Grotesk";
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
}
.testi.feature .person .avatar { background: var(--cream); }
.testi .person .name { font-family: "Space Grotesk"; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; }
.testi .person .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }
.testi.feature .person .role { color: rgba(255,252,244,0.65); }

/* ============================================================
   Placements
   ============================================================ */
.placements { background: var(--bg); padding-bottom: 96px; }
.placement-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.placement-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
.pstat {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 28px;
}
.pstat .num { font-family: "Space Grotesk"; font-weight: 500; font-size: 44px; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--navy-ink); line-height: 1; }
.pstat .label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 10px; }
.pstat.gold { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); }
.pstat.gold .num { color: var(--navy-ink); }
.pstat.gold .label { color: rgba(15,19,34,0.7); }
.partner-strip { margin-top: 32px; }
.partner-strip .label { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.partners {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.partner {
  background: var(--paper);
  padding: 22px;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ============================================================
   Tour / virtual gallery
   ============================================================ */
.tour {
  background: var(--navy-ink);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tour h2 { color: var(--cream-soft); }
.tour .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.tour .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-soft); opacity: 0.6; }
.tour .layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}
.tour .copy { max-width: 480px; }
.tour .copy p { color: rgba(255,252,244,0.7); margin-block: 22px; font-size: 16px; }
.tour .copy ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-block: 24px; }
.tour .copy ul li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: center; font-size: 14px; color: var(--cream-soft); }
.tour .copy ul li::before {
  content: ""; width: 18px; height: 1px; background: var(--accent);
}
.tour .preview {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}
.tour .preview .play {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; display: grid; place-items: center;
  z-index: 3;
}
.tour .preview .play .circle {
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(224,169,60, 0.35);
  transition: transform .25s;
}
.tour .preview:hover .play .circle { transform: scale(1.08); }
.tour .preview .play .circle::before {
  content: "";
  border-left: 20px solid var(--navy-ink);
  border-top: 12px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 12px solid transparent;
  margin-left: 6px;
}
.tour .preview .corner-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; left: 18px;
  background: rgba(255,252,244,0.92);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 3;
}
.tour .preview .corner-tag .live-dot { width: 8px; height: 8px; background: #e53935; border-radius: 50%; }

/* ============================================================
   FAQ
   ============================================================ */
.faq { background: var(--bg); }
.faq .layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.faq .head { position: sticky; top: 120px; }
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
.faq-item summary {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 24px 0;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 19px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
}
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item .toggle {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform .25s;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-item .toggle::before, .faq-item .toggle::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute;
  background: var(--navy-ink);
}
.faq-item .toggle::before { width: 10px; height: 1.5px; }
.faq-item .toggle::after { width: 1.5px; height: 10px; transition: opacity .2s; }
.faq-item[open] .toggle { background: var(--navy-ink); transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item[open] .toggle::before, .faq-item[open] .toggle::after { background: var(--cream-soft); }
.faq-item[open] .toggle::after { opacity: 0; }
.faq-item .answer {
  padding: 0 0 24px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 640px;
}

/* ============================================================
   Inquiry
   ============================================================ */
.inquiry { background: var(--navy-ink); color: var(--cream-soft); }
.inquiry h2 { color: var(--cream-soft); }
.inquiry .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.inquiry .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-soft); opacity: 0.6; }
.inquiry .layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.inquiry .head p { color: rgba(255,252,244,0.7); font-size: 16px; margin-block: 22px; }
.inquiry .channels { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; margin-top: 32px; }
.inquiry .channels a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; color: rgba(255,252,244,0.85); font-size: 15px; }
.inquiry .channels a .icon {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.inquiry .channels a:hover { color: var(--gold-soft); }

.form {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
}
.form .field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.form .field.full { grid-column: span 2; }
.form .field label {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.form .field input,
.form .field select,
.form .field textarea {
  border: 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  outline: none;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
}
.form .field input:focus,
.form .field select:focus,
.form .field textarea:focus { border-color: var(--navy-ink); }
.form .field input::placeholder, .form .field textarea::placeholder { color: var(--muted-soft); }
.form .field textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 80px; }
.form .actions {
  grid-column: span 2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.form .actions .privacy { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); max-width: 360px; }
.form-success {
  grid-column: span 2;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px;
  background: rgba(45,160,110,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: #1F6E50;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: none;
}
.form.submitted .form-success { display: block; }
.form.submitted .field, .form.submitted .actions { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   External link arrow indicator (.ext)
   ============================================================ */
a.ext::after {
  content: "\2197";
  display: inline-block;
  margin-left: 4px;
  font-size: 0.85em;
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
  vertical-align: baseline;
}
a.ext:hover::after {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   Floating WhatsApp button
   ============================================================ */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 100;
  width: 62px;
  height: 62px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: white;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55), 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}
.whatsapp-float::before,
.whatsapp-float::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #25D366;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.whatsapp-float::before { animation: wa-pulse 2.4s ease-out infinite; }
.whatsapp-float::after  { animation: wa-pulse 2.4s ease-out infinite; animation-delay: 1.2s; }
@keyframes wa-pulse {
  0%   { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 0.85; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.7); opacity: 0; }
}
.whatsapp-float svg { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.whatsapp-float .wa-label {
  position: absolute;
  right: 76px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--navy-ink);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.whatsapp-float:hover .wa-label { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(-4px); }

/* ============================================================
   Big animated Call CTA (footer)
   ============================================================ */
.call-cta-band {
  background: var(--navy-ink);
  padding-block: 80px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,252,244,0.06);
}
.call-cta-band::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at center top, rgba(224,169,60,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.call-cta-band .eyebrow {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.call-cta-band .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-soft); opacity: 0.6; }
.call-cta-band h2 {
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-size: clamp(36px, 4.5vw, 60px);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.call-cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255,252,244,0.65);
  font-size: 17px;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
}
.big-call-btn {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 40px 22px 24px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(224, 169, 60, 0.32);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.big-call-btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(224, 169, 60, 0.45); }
.big-call-btn .icon-circle {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-ink);
  color: var(--accent);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.big-call-btn .icon-circle svg { animation: phone-ring 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes phone-ring {
  0%, 50%, 100% { transform: rotate(0); }
  10%, 30% { transform: rotate(-12deg); }
  20%, 40% { transform: rotate(12deg); }
}
.big-call-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--accent);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: big-call-pulse 2.2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes big-call-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.12); opacity: 0; }
}
.big-call-btn .sub {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.big-call-btn .sub small {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.65;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.call-cta-band .secondary-call {
  margin-top: 22px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255,252,244,0.6);
}
.call-cta-band .secondary-call a { color: var(--gold-soft); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(240,203,123,0.4); padding-bottom: 1px; }
.call-cta-band .secondary-call a:hover { color: white; border-color: var(--gold-soft); }

/* ============================================================
   Blog section
   ============================================================ */
.blog { background: var(--paper); }
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}
.blog-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.blog-card .photo {
  height: 240px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform .35s ease;
}
.blog-card:hover .photo { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.blog-card .photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,16,46,0) 60%, rgba(4,16,46,0.45) 100%);
}
.blog-card .meta-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.blog-card .meta-row .cat {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.blog-card .meta-row .dot { width: 3px; height: 3px; background: var(--line-strong); border-radius: 50%; }
.blog-card h3 {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.blog-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}
.blog-card .read {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.blog-card .read .arrow { transition: transform .2s; }
.blog-card:hover .read .arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

/* ============================================================
   Combined Visit/Contact (map + form)
   ============================================================ */
.visit-contact {
  background: var(--navy-ink);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  padding-block: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.visit-contact .layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.05fr;
  min-height: 720px;
}
.visit-contact .map-col {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--navy-deep);
  min-height: 540px;
}
.visit-contact .map-col iframe {
  border: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  filter: saturate(0.85) brightness(0.92);
}
.visit-contact .map-overlay-pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: 36px;
  left: 36px;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
  max-width: 320px;
}
.visit-contact .map-overlay-pin .label {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.visit-contact .map-overlay-pin h4 {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 18px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.visit-contact .map-overlay-pin p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.visit-contact .map-overlay-pin a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.visit-contact .form-col {
  padding: 80px var(--gutter);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.visit-contact .form-col .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-soft); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.visit-contact .form-col .eyebrow::before { background: var(--gold-soft); opacity: 0.6; }
.visit-contact .form-col h2 { color: var(--cream-soft); margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 540px; }
.visit-contact .form-col .form {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 22px;
  border-radius: 0;
}
.visit-contact .form-col .form .field label { color: rgba(255,252,244,0.55); }
.visit-contact .form-col .form .field input,
.visit-contact .form-col .form .field select,
.visit-contact .form-col .form .field textarea {
  border-bottom-color: rgba(255,252,244,0.2);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
}
.visit-contact .form-col .form .field input:focus,
.visit-contact .form-col .form .field select:focus,
.visit-contact .form-col .form .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.visit-contact .form-col .form .field input::placeholder,
.visit-contact .form-col .form .field textarea::placeholder { color: rgba(255,252,244,0.35); }
.visit-contact .form-col .form .field select option { background: var(--navy-ink); color: var(--cream-soft); }
.visit-contact .form-col .form .actions { margin-top: 16px; }
.visit-contact .form-col .form .actions .privacy { color: rgba(255,252,244,0.55); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .visit-contact .layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .visit-contact .map-col { min-height: 360px; }
  .visit-contact .form-col { padding: 56px var(--gutter); }
  .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .big-call-btn { font-size: 18px; padding: 18px 28px 18px 18px; }
  .big-call-btn .icon-circle { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
  .whatsapp-float { bottom: 16px; right: 16px; width: 56px; height: 56px; }
}

.site-footer {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 96px 0 36px;
}
.site-footer .grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  padding-bottom: 64px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.site-footer .brand-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.site-footer .brand-col p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; max-width: 320px; }
.site-footer h4 {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 20px;
}
.site-footer ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.site-footer ul a { font-size: 14px; color: var(--navy-ink); }
.site-footer ul a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.socials { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 8px; }
.socials a {
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line-strong);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.socials a:hover { background: var(--navy-ink); color: var(--cream-soft); border-color: var(--navy-ink); }
.legal {
  padding-top: 32px;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

/* ============================================================
   Placeholder & photo wells
   ============================================================ */
.placeholder {
  position: relative;
  background:
    repeating-linear-gradient(
      135deg,
      rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 0 1px,
      transparent 1px 14px
    ),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1f2e6c 0%, #07154A 100%);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  filter: saturate(var(--photo-saturate)) hue-rotate(var(--photo-hue));
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.placeholder.with-photo {
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.placeholder.with-photo .ph-label { display: none; }
.placeholder.with-photo.darken::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,16,46,0.0) 0%, rgba(4,16,46,0.55) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.placeholder .ph-label {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,252,244,0.55);
  text-align: center;
}
body[data-photo="duotone"] .placeholder.with-photo {
  background-blend-mode: multiply;
  background-color: var(--navy-deep);
}
body[data-photo="duotone"] .placeholder.with-photo::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: var(--accent); mix-blend-mode: lighten; opacity: 0.45;
  pointer-events: none;
}
body[data-photo="mono"] .placeholder.with-photo { filter: grayscale(1) contrast(1.05); }

/* Density modes */
body[data-density="airy"] { --section-gap: clamp(120px, 13vw, 200px); }
body[data-density="compact"] { --section-gap: clamp(72px, 8vw, 112px); }

/* ============================================================
   Inline brand SVG (logo)
   ============================================================ */
.brand {
  --brand-mark: var(--navy);
  --brand-counter: var(--cream-soft);
  --brand-text: var(--navy-ink);
  --brand-line: var(--navy-ink);
}
.brand-svg { height: 56px; width: auto; display: block; flex-shrink: 0; }
.brand-svg-header { height: 50px; }
.brand-svg-footer { height: 60px; }
/* Over the hero (light text mode) */
.site-header:not(.is-stuck) .brand {
  --brand-mark: var(--cream-soft);
  --brand-counter: transparent;
  --brand-text: var(--cream-soft);
  --brand-line: rgba(255,252,244,0.55);
}

/* ============================================================
   Footer contact list (organized, with icons)
   ============================================================ */
.contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 8px;
}
.contact-list .row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.contact-list .row .ico {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(11,31,92,0.06);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.contact-list .row .label {
  display: block;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.contact-list .row a {
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color .15s;
}
.contact-list .row a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.contact-list .row .phones {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.contact-list .row .phones a { font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums; }

/* ============================================================
   Notification popup / modal
   ============================================================ */
.notify-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4,16,46,0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px) saturate(140%);
  z-index: 200;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: var(--gutter);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.notify-backdrop.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.notify-popup {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: min(520px, 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 80px -20px rgba(4,16,46,0.6);
  transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.96);
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.notify-backdrop.open .notify-popup { transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
.notify-popup .banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,16,46,0.0) 30%, rgba(4,16,46,0.85) 100%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #1a2a5e 0%, #07154A 100%);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.notify-popup .banner.with-photo {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,16,46,0.25) 0%, rgba(4,16,46,0.85) 100%),
    url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523580494863-6f3031224c94?w=1200&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop');
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.notify-popup .banner .badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 22px; left: 22px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.notify-popup .banner .badge .pulse {
  width: 7px; height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-ink);
  position: relative;
}
.notify-popup .banner .badge .pulse::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy-ink);
  animation: notify-pulse 1.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes notify-pulse {
  0% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 0.7; }
  100% { transform: scale(2.4); opacity: 0; }
}
.notify-popup .banner .deadline {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px; left: 24px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.notify-popup .body {
  padding: 32px 36px 28px;
}
.notify-popup .body h3 {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-size: 30px;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.notify-popup .body h3 em {
  font-family: "Instrument Serif", Georgia, serif;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 400;
}
.notify-popup .body p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.notify-popup .body .actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.notify-popup .body .actions .left {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.notify-popup .body .actions .ghost-close {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.notify-popup .body .actions .ghost-close:hover { background: rgba(11,31,92,0.06); color: var(--navy-ink); }
.notify-popup .corner-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px; right: 18px;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,252,244,0.9);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
  z-index: 2;
}
.notify-popup .corner-close:hover { background: white; transform: rotate(90deg); }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .notify-popup .banner { height: 160px; }
  .notify-popup .body { padding: 24px 24px 22px; }
  .notify-popup .body h3 { font-size: 24px; }
  .notify-popup .body .actions { gap: 8px; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Dropdowns / Mega menu
   ============================================================ */
.nav-main > li { position: relative; }
.has-dropdown > a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.has-dropdown > a::after {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 5px; height: 5px;
  border-right: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg) translate(-2px, -2px);
  opacity: 0.6;
  transition: transform .2s;
}
.has-dropdown:hover > a::after { transform: rotate(-135deg) translate(2px, 2px); }
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: -14px;
  margin-top: 2px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 12px;
  min-width: 220px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(4,16,46,0.18);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  z-index: 60;
}
.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown,
.has-dropdown:focus-within > .dropdown { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.dropdown a {
  display: block;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy-ink) !important;
  transition: background .15s ease, color .15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.dropdown a:hover { background: rgba(11,31,92,0.06); color: var(--navy) !important; }
.dropdown a .desc { display: block; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 400; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; white-space: normal; max-width: 240px; }

/* Mega menu for Programs */
.mega {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(-6px);
  margin-top: 2px;
  width: 760px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -16px rgba(4,16,46,0.22);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
  z-index: 60;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px;
}
.has-dropdown:hover > .mega,
.has-dropdown:focus-within > .mega { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.mega-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  transition: background .2s, transform .2s;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.mega-card:hover { background: var(--cream); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.mega-card .img {
  width: 92px; height: 92px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.mega-card .copy { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.mega-card .code { font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }
.mega-card .name { font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif; font-weight: 600; font-size: 17px; color: var(--navy-ink); letter-spacing: -0.01em; line-height: 1.2; }
.mega-card .desc-line { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.45; margin-top: 4px; }
.mega-card .arrow-link { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin-top: 8px; }

/* Dropdown hover-gap fix — bridges the 14px gap so mouse doesn't lose hover */
.dropdown::before, .mega::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 14px;
}


/* ============================================================
   Reviews strip (Google + Facebook)
   ============================================================ */
.reviews-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.review-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 22px 26px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform .2s, border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s;
}
.review-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--line-strong); box-shadow: 0 12px 32px -16px rgba(4,16,46,0.18); }
.review-card .platform-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.review-card.google .platform-icon { background: white; border: 1px solid var(--line); }
.review-card.facebook .platform-icon { background: #1877F2; }
.review-card .info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.review-card .top-row { display: flex; align-items: baseline; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.review-card .rating-num { font-family: "Space Grotesk"; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-ink); letter-spacing: -0.02em; line-height: 1; }
.review-card .stars { display: inline-flex; gap: 2px; color: var(--accent); font-size: 14px; }
.review-card .stars svg { display: block; }
.review-card .label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted); }
.review-card .label strong { color: var(--navy-ink); font-weight: 600; }
.review-card .cta {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.review-card .cta .arrow { transition: transform .2s; }
.review-card:hover .cta .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ============================================================
   Campus highlights (event photo gallery)
   ============================================================ */
.highlights { background: var(--bg); }
.highlights .grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 280px;
  gap: 18px;
}
.highlight {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a3a76 0%, #0b1f5c 100%);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.highlight:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.highlight .photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.highlight:hover .photo { transform: scale(1.05); }
.highlight .scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,16,46,0.0) 30%, rgba(4,16,46,0.92) 100%);
}
.highlight .meta {
  position: absolute;
  left: 22px; right: 22px; bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.highlight .meta .tag-row { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.highlight .meta .date {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.highlight .meta .cat {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,252,244,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.highlight .meta h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.highlight .meta p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,252,244,0.75);
  max-width: 360px;
}
.highlight.h-big { grid-column: span 7; grid-row: span 2; }
.highlight.h-big .meta h3 { font-size: 32px; }
.highlight.h-tall { grid-column: span 5; }
.highlight.h-wide { grid-column: span 5; }
.highlight.h-med { grid-column: span 4; }
.highlight.h-sml { grid-column: span 3; }

/* ============================================================
   Social feed (Instagram + YouTube)
   ============================================================ */
.social-feed { background: var(--cream-soft); }
.social-feed .head-row { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: end; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 24px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.social-feed .head-row .text { max-width: 620px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.social-feed .head-row .text p { color: var(--muted); font-size: 17px; }
.social-feed .platform-toggle { display: flex; gap: 4px; padding: 4px; background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: 999px; align-self: flex-start; }
.social-feed .platform-toggle button {
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  transition: background .2s, color .2s;
}
.social-feed .platform-toggle button.active { background: var(--navy-ink); color: var(--cream-soft); }
.social-feed .platform-toggle button svg { display: block; }
.reel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
}
.reel {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 9/16;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2a3a76 0%, #0b1f5c 100%);
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.reel:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.reel .photo {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.reel:hover .photo { transform: scale(1.06); }
.reel .scrim {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,16,46,0) 40%, rgba(4,16,46,0.85) 100%);
}
.reel .platform-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px; right: 12px;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,252,244,0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,252,244,0.25);
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  z-index: 2;
}
.reel .play-tri {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,252,244,0.92);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}
.reel:hover .play-tri { opacity: 1; }
.reel .play-tri::before {
  content: "";
  border-left: 14px solid var(--navy-ink);
  border-top: 9px solid transparent;
  border-bottom: 9px solid transparent;
  margin-left: 4px;
}
.reel .caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--cream-soft);
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.35;
  font-weight: 500;
  z-index: 2;
}
.reel .caption .views {
  display: block;
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: rgba(255,252,244,0.75);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.social-cta-row {
  margin-top: 40px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .reviews-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .highlights .grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 220px; }
  .highlight.h-big { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 1; }
  .highlight.h-big .meta h3 { font-size: 22px; }
  .highlight.h-tall, .highlight.h-wide, .highlight.h-med { grid-column: span 6; }
  .highlight.h-sml { grid-column: span 3; }
  .reel-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .mega { width: min(90vw, 600px); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .dropdown { left: 0; right: auto; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .reel-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .highlight.h-sml { grid-column: span 6; }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-stats .wrap { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .hero-stats .stat:nth-child(3) { padding-left: 0; border-left: 0; }
  .chairman-strip .wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .chairman-strip .who { text-align: left; border-left: 0; padding-left: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--line); padding-top: 20px; }
  .program-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
  .why-card.feature { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 1; }
  .why-card.big, .why-card.med, .why-card.sml, .why-card.med2 { grid-column: span 6; }
  .steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .step:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .campus .grid { grid-auto-rows: 200px; }
  .cell.intro { grid-column: span 12; grid-row: span 1; }
  .cell.c2, .cell.c3, .cell.c4, .cell.c5, .cell.c7, .cell.c8 { grid-column: span 6; }
  .cell.c6 { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 1; }
  .notices .layout, .tour .layout, .inquiry .layout, .faq .layout, .placement-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .testi-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi.feature { grid-row: span 1; }
  .form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form .field.full, .form .actions { grid-column: span 1; }
  .site-footer .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .trust .badges { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); min-width: 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .utility { display: none; }
  .site-header { top: 0; }
  .nav-main { display: none; }
  .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
  .hero-slider h1 { font-size: clamp(44px, 11vw, 64px); margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .hero-slider .hero-content { padding-bottom: 140px; }
  .partners { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .site-footer .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq .head { position: static; }
  .slide-nav { left: 16px; bottom: 24px; }
  .slide-controls { right: 16px; bottom: 32px; }
  .scroll-hint { display: none; }
}

/* ── Page breadcrumb bar (between hero and first section) ─── */
.page-breadcrumb {
  background: var(--paper);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 0;
}
.page-breadcrumb .bc-inner {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 14px var(--gutter);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  align-items: center;
  font-family: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.page-breadcrumb a { color: var(--muted); text-decoration: none; transition: color .15s; }
.page-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.page-breadcrumb .bc-sep { opacity: .35; }
.page-breadcrumb [aria-current="page"] { color: var(--navy-ink); font-weight: 600; }

/* ============================================================
   Shared header/footer cleanup — consistent mega panels
   ============================================================ */
.mega.mega-compact {
  width: 520px;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}
.mega.mega-wide {
  width: min(920px, calc(100vw - 48px));
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}
.mini-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  color: var(--navy-ink) !important;
  transition: background .2s ease, transform .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  min-height: 112px;
}
.mini-card:hover,
.mini-card[aria-current="page"] {
  background: var(--cream);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--line);
}
.mini-code {
  font-family: "JetBrains Mono", monospace;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: .16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.mini-name {
  font-family: "Space Grotesk", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  letter-spacing: -.01em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.mini-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}
.nav-main a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
}
.site-header.scrolled .nav-main a[aria-current="page"],
.site-header.is-stuck .nav-main a[aria-current="page"] {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.site-footer .grid {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 1.4fr) repeat(4, minmax(130px, 1fr));
}
.site-footer .brand-col { min-width: 0; }
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .mega.mega-wide { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; width: min(720px, calc(100vw - 48px)); }
  .site-footer .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .site-footer .brand-col { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
}
@media(max-width:720px){
  .mega.mega-compact,
  .mega.mega-wide { width: min(90vw, 600px); grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .mini-card { min-height: auto; }
  .site-footer .grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}


/* ── Post-hero spacing fix: first content section after breadcrumb starts cleanly ── */
.page-breadcrumb + .post-hero-section,
.page-breadcrumb + section.post-hero-section {
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}
.page-breadcrumb + section[style*="padding-block:var(--section-gap)"] {
  padding-top: 0 !important;
}