/* ==============================================
   STYLE.CSS — Main Public Website Stylesheet
   Mobile-First Approach
   ============================================== */

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

input, textarea, select {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  line-height: var(--lh-tight);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

h1 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); }
h2 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); }
h3 { font-size: var(--fs-lg); }
h4 { font-size: var(--fs-md); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  h1 { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); }
  h2 { font-size: var(--fs-2xl); }
  h3 { font-size: var(--fs-xl); }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  h1 { font-size: var(--fs-4xl); }
  h2 { font-size: var(--fs-3xl); }
}

/* ── Container ── */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-6);
  }
}

/* ── Section Padding ── */
.section {
  padding: var(--space-12) 0;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section {
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .section {
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
  }
}

/* ── Section Header ── */
.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

.section-header .subtitle {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.section-header h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.section-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
}

.section-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  margin: var(--space-4) auto 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ==============================================
   NAVBAR
   ============================================== */
.navbar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: var(--navbar-height);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  z-index: var(--z-sticky);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.nav-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .nav-container {
    padding: 0 var(--space-6);
    gap: var(--space-4);
  }
}

/* Logo */
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  min-width: 0;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.nav-logo img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.15);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.15;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.nav-logo-text .logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(13px, 3.8vw, 17px);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}

.nav-logo-text .logo-sub {
  font-size: clamp(9.5px, 2.3vw, 12px);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-normal);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Nav Links — Mobile: hidden */
.nav-links {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.nav-links .nav-link {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-links .nav-link:hover,
.nav-links .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
}

/* Apply Now CTA in Navbar */
.nav-cta {
  display: none;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse) !important;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5) !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11,61,145,0.40) !important;
  background: var(--gradient-primary) !important;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-left: 6px;
}

.hamburger:hover {
  background: var(--color-border-light);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.hamburger-line {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.hamburger.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.hamburger.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
}

.hamburger.open .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Menu Overlay */
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--navbar-height);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: calc(var(--z-sticky) - 1);
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
  gap: var(--space-2);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-menu.open {
  display: flex;
}

.mobile-menu .nav-link {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  display: block;
}

.mobile-menu .nav-link:hover,
.mobile-menu .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.06);
}

.mobile-menu .nav-cta-mobile {
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

/* Desktop: show nav links, hide hamburger */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
  }

  .nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
  }

  .hamburger {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Body padding for fixed navbar */
body {
  padding-top: var(--navbar-height);
}

/* ==============================================
   NOTIFICATION TICKER
   ============================================== */
.notification-ticker {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.ticker-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
  z-index: 2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker-scroll 30s linear infinite;
  padding-left: 140px;
}

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

.ticker-item {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  padding: 0 var(--space-8);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.ticker-item::before {
  content: '●';
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 0.5rem;
}

@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==============================================
HERO / BANNER SLIDER
   ============================================== */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.8s ease;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-slide picture {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero-slide img,
.hero-slide picture img,
.hero-slide-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 400px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slide img,
  .hero-slide picture img,
  .hero-slide-img {
    max-height: 540px;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-slide img,
  .hero-slide picture img,
  .hero-slide-img {
    max-height: 680px;
  }
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
  max-width: 640px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-content {
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-8);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-content {
    padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-16);
  }
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.hero-content h1 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  line-height: 1.15;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: var(--fs-3xl);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: var(--fs-4xl);
  }
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-content p {
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
  }
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

/* Slider Controls */
.slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-4);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  z-index: 10;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  width: 26px;
}

.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 24px;
  line-height: 1;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}

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

.slider-arrow.prev { left: var(--space-4); }
.slider-arrow.next { right: var(--space-4); }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .slider-arrow {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
}

/* ==============================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: 1;
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  white-space: nowrap;
  min-height: 44px;
}

.btn:hover {
  text-decoration: none;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

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

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11,61,145,0.40);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(244,166,35,0.45);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-color: white;
  color: white;
}

.btn-danger {
  background: var(--color-danger);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.btn-success {
  background: var(--color-success);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  min-height: 36px;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-8);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  min-height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn:disabled,
.btn.loading {
  opacity: 0.65;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none;
}

/* ==============================================
   CARDS
   ============================================== */
.card {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-base);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

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

.card-body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
}

.card-header {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
}

.card-footer {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

/* ==============================================
   STATS BAR (Homepage)
   ============================================== */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

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

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: var(--fw-black);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: clamp(11px, 2.3vw, 13px);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ==============================================
   ABOUT SECTION (ENHANCED & MODERNIZED)
   ============================================== */
.about-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
  }
}

/* ─── LEFT COLUMN: SHOWCASE CARD WRAPPER ─── */
.about-card-col {
  position: relative;
  padding: 16px 8px;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-card-col {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }
}

.about-card-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Background Soft Glow */
.about-glow-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  top: 5%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 90%;
  height: 90%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(26, 77, 166, 0.16) 0%, rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.12) 50%, transparent 75%);
  filter: blur(40px);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Architectural Geometric Accent Frame */
.about-card-accent-frame {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(26, 77, 166, 0.22);
  border-radius: 28px;
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.about-card-wrapper:hover .about-card-accent-frame {
  transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1.015);
  border-color: rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.45);
}

/* Main Card Container */
.about-card-main {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px -10px rgba(11, 40, 95, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-card-main {
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -12px rgba(11, 40, 95, 0.20), 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  }
}

.about-card-wrapper:hover .about-card-main {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 60px -12px rgba(11, 40, 95, 0.26), 0 0 0 1px rgba(26, 77, 166, 0.12);
}

/* Media Box: 3:4 aspect ratio with center top object-position displays entire founder, logo, wall text & desk! */
.about-card-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  width: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.about-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-card-wrapper:hover .about-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Founder Tribute Caption (Docked cleanly below photo) */
.about-founder-caption {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 6px 10px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.founder-caption-avatar {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4A623 0%, #d4891a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.35);
}

.founder-caption-details {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.founder-caption-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: #d4891a;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.founder-caption-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0;
}

.founder-caption-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-top: 2px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* ─── INTEGRATED TRUST BAR (ZERO CLIPPING, 100% RESPONSIVE) ─── */
.about-trust-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  padding-top: 2px;
}

.about-trust-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  min-width: 0;
}

.about-trust-chip:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(26, 77, 166, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 40, 95, 0.08);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.atc-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 13px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.atc-blue {
  background: rgba(26, 77, 166, 0.10);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.atc-gold {
  background: rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.14);
  color: #d4891a;
}

.atc-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 0;
}

.atc-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.atc-sub {
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 1px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.atc-status-dot {
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  display: inline-block;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px #22c55e;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Mobile Fine-Tuning */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-card-col {
    padding: 12px 4px;
  }
  .about-card-accent-frame {
    display: none;
  }
  .about-card-wrapper {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .about-card-main {
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .about-card-media {
    border-radius: 14px;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  }
  .about-founder-caption {
    padding: 10px 4px 8px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .founder-caption-avatar {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .founder-caption-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .founder-caption-title {
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }
  .about-trust-bar {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .about-trust-chip {
    padding: 6px 8px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .atc-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .atc-title {
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }
  .atc-sub {
    font-size: 8.5px;
  }
}

/* Extremely small mobile screens (<= 360px) */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  .about-trust-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Also enhance the legacy .about-image-wrapper used on about.php */
.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px -10px rgba(11, 40, 95, 0.22);
  border: 4px solid #ffffff;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  width: 100%;
}

.about-image-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about-image-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  bottom: auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4A623 0%, #d4891a 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.30);
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.about-badge .badge-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-badge .badge-text {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.95;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ─── RIGHT COLUMN: ABOUT CONTENT ENHANCEMENTS ─── */
.about-content .subtitle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark, #d4891a);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  background: rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.12);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.25);
}

.about-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3.8vw, 2.2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.24;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  word-break: break-word;
}

.about-content p.about-lead {
  font-size: clamp(0.96rem, 2.2vw, 1.05rem);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.about-content p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  font-size: clamp(0.90rem, 2vw, 0.98rem);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* Feature Grid Cards */
.about-features-modern {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
}

@media (min-width: 480px) {
  .about-features-modern {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
}

.afm-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.afm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26, 77, 166, 0.10);
}

.afm-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.afm-card:hover .afm-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.afm-blue   { background: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.12); color: #2563eb; }
.afm-green  { background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.12);  color: #16a34a; }
.afm-orange { background: rgba(249, 115, 22, 0.12); color: #ea580c; }
.afm-purple { background: rgba(168, 85, 247, 0.12); color: #9333ea; }

.afm-body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.afm-body strong {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.afm-body span {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Institutional Highlights Strip */
.about-highlights-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  padding: 14px 8px;
  margin: var(--space-5) 0 var(--space-6);
}

.ahs-item {
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.ahs-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 3vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.ahs-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

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

/* Action buttons */
.about-actions-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-actions-wrap .btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.about-actions-wrap .btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26, 77, 166, 0.30);
}

.about-actions-wrap .btn-outline-primary {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: transparent;
}

.about-actions-wrap .btn-outline-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(26, 77, 166, 0.25);
}

/* Legacy features backward compatibility */
.about-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: var(--space-6) 0;
}

@media (min-width: 480px) {
  .about-features {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}

.about-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.about-feature-item .feature-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* ==============================================
   COURSES SECTION
   ============================================== */
.courses-section {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}

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

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

.courses-grid:has(> :only-child) {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-base);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.course-card-poster-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .course-card-poster-wrap {
    height: 260px;
  }
}

.course-card-poster-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

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

.course-poster-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/* ─── TRADE DETAILS MODAL POSTER (100% FULL & UNCUT) ─── */
.trade-modal-poster-wrap {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.trade-modal-poster-link {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: zoom-in;
  background: #ffffff;
}

.trade-modal-poster-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 520px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center center;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.trade-modal-poster-link:hover .trade-modal-poster-img {
  transform: scale(1.015);
}

.poster-expand-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 99px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
}

.trade-modal-poster-link:hover .poster-expand-badge {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.course-card-top {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.seat-badge {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}

.seat-badge.seats-low {
  background: rgba(220,53,69,0.80);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.seat-badge.seats-full {
  background: rgba(220,53,69,1);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.course-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  flex: 1;
}

.course-card-body h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.course-duration {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-1);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.course-card-body p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.course-card-footer {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.course-seats-info {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.course-seats-info strong {
  color: var(--color-success);
}

/* ==============================================
   NOTIFICATIONS SECTION (Homepage)
   ============================================== */
.notifications-section {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.notifications-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

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

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

.notification-card {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-base) var(--radius-base) 0;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.notification-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-base);
}

.notification-card.cat-admission {
  border-left-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.notification-card.cat-event {
  border-left-color: var(--color-success);
}

.notification-card.cat-general {
  border-left-color: var(--color-warning);
}

.notif-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.notif-cat-badge {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  padding: 2px var(--space-2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.notif-cat-badge.admission {
  background: rgba(11,61,145,0.10);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.notif-cat-badge.event {
  background: var(--color-success-light);
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.notif-cat-badge.general {
  background: var(--color-warning-light);
  color: #856404;
}

.notif-date {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.notification-card h4 {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.notification-card p {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}

.notifications-footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

/* ==============================================
   ADMISSION CTA SECTION
   ============================================== */
.admission-cta-section {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.admission-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.admission-cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: -5%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

.cta-content {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.cta-content h2 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .cta-content h2 {
    font-size: var(--fs-3xl);
  }
}

.cta-content p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  justify-content: center;
}

.cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.90);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* ==============================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================== */
.footer {
  background: #0a1628;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  padding: var(--space-12) 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
}

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

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo img {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 1px;
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.10);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.social-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-widget h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-secondary);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.70);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  padding-left: var(--space-2);
}

.footer-contact-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.footer-contact-item .icon {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  text-align: center;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: space-between;
    text-align: left;
  }
}

.developer-link {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), text-decoration var(--transition-fast);
}

.developer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==============================================
   FORMS (Registration, Contact)
   ============================================== */
.form-section {
  padding: var(--space-16) 0;
}

.form-container {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.16), 0 0 1px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.form-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #062354 0%, #0B3D91 55%, #1656bc 100%);
  padding: 38px 36px 32px;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.form-header::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.22) 0%, rgba(244, 166, 35, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -40px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.form-header h1,
.form-header h2 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3.8vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.form-header p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) !important;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.form-header p strong {
  color: #F4A623 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.form-steps {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 34px;
  padding: 6px;
  margin-top: 26px;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.form-step-indicator {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 26px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.form-step-indicator:hover:not(.active) {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.form-step-indicator.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4A623 0%, #e08e12 100%) !important;
  color: #07265B !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.45);
}

.form-step-indicator.done {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.form-body {
  padding: 38px 36px 44px;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .form-header {
    padding: 28px 20px 24px;
  }
  .form-body {
    padding: 26px 18px 32px;
  }
  .form-steps {
    flex-direction: column;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 8px;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .form-step-indicator {
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1e293b;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

.form-group label .required {
  color: #ef4444 !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-left: 3px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #0f172a;
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1.5px solid #cbd5e1;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: all 0.22s ease-in-out;
  min-height: 48px;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.form-control:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: #0B3D91;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.12);
  color: #0f172a;
}

.form-control.error {
  border-color: var(--color-danger);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220,53,69,0.10);
}

.form-control.success {
  border-color: var(--color-success);
}

select.form-control {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='16' height='16' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230B3D91' stroke-width='2.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='6 9 12 15 18 9'%3E%3C/polyline%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  padding-right: 40px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
  .form-row.two-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .form-row.three-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

.optional {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.field-error {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-danger);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.field-hint {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-top: var(--space-1);
}

.seat-availability {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-top: var(--space-2);
}

.seat-availability.available {
  background: var(--color-success-light);
  color: var(--color-success);
}

.seat-availability.low {
  background: var(--color-warning-light);
  color: #856404;
}

.seat-availability.full {
  background: var(--color-danger-light);
  color: var(--color-danger);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 100px;
}

.file-upload-area {
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.file-upload-area:hover,
.file-upload-area.dragover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(11,61,145,0.04);
}

.file-upload-area .upload-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.file-upload-area p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.file-upload-area .upload-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
}

/* ==============================================
   PAGE HERO (Inner Pages)
   ============================================== */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  padding: var(--space-16) 0 var(--space-12);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
}

.breadcrumb a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.breadcrumb-sep {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .page-hero h1 {
    font-size: var(--fs-3xl);
  }
}

.page-hero p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* ==============================================
   NOTIFICATIONS PAGE
   ============================================== */
.notif-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-medium);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  min-height: 44px;
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.notif-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.notif-list-item {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.notif-list-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-base);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.notif-list-item.event   { border-left-color: var(--color-success); }
.notif-list-item.general { border-left-color: var(--color-warning); }

.notif-list-date {
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.notif-list-date .day {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}

.notif-list-date .month {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.notif-list-content h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.notif-list-content p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--lh-normal);
}

/* ==============================================
   CONTACT PAGE
   ============================================== */
/* Custom Contact Hero */
.contact-custom-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07265B 0%, #0B3D91 60%, #1557bf 100%);
  padding: 64px 0 70px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .contact-custom-hero {
    padding: 80px 0 85px;
  }
}

.contact-hero-tagline-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4A623 0%, #e08e12 100%);
  color: #07265B;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.contact-custom-hero h1 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.contact-custom-hero p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94) !important;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
  max-width: 720px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 420px 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

/* Left Contact Info Card */
.contact-info-card {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #062354 0%, #0B3D91 55%, #1557bf 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 38px 30px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(7, 38, 91, 0.35);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.2) 0%, rgba(244, 166, 35, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.contact-info-card h3 i {
  color: #F4A623;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.contact-info-items {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.contact-info-item:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.4);
}

.contact-info-item .ci-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4A623 0%, #e08e12 100%);
  color: #07265B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.35);
}

.contact-info-item .ci-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  color: #F4A623;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.contact-info-item .ci-text span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: block;
}

.contact-info-item .ci-text a {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.5;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-info-item .ci-text a:hover {
  color: #F4A623 !important;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Campus Location Box in Left Card */
.contact-campus-location-box {
  margin-top: 22px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 18px 20px;
}

.ccl-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: #F4A623;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.ccl-address {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ccl-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ccl-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #F4A623;
  color: #07265B !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
}

.ccl-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0B3D91 !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ccl-btn-outline {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.ccl-btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #ffffff !important;
  border-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Right Contact Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 42px 36px 44px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px -10px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.14), 0 0 1px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .contact-info-card {
    padding: 28px 20px;
  }
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 28px 20px 32px;
  }
}

.contact-form-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.contact-form-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #07265B;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.contact-form-sub {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

#contactSubmitBtn {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3D91 0%, #1656bc 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  padding: 15px 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.32);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
}

#contactSubmitBtn:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4A623 0%, #e08e12 100%);
  color: #07265B;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.45);
}

/* ==============================================
   ABOUT PAGE
   ============================================== */
.mission-vision-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

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

.mv-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-base);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.mv-card.vision {
  border-top-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.mv-card-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.mv-card h3 {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.mv-card.vision h3 {
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}

.mv-card p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
}

.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

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

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

.facility-item {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.facility-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-base);
}

.facility-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  display: block;
}

.facility-item h4 {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* ==============================================
   COURSES PAGE
   ============================================== */
.courses-page-section {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

/* ==============================================
   ADMISSION PAGE
   ============================================== */
.admission-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

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

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

.admission-step-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-base);
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
}

.admission-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.step-number {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
}

.admission-step-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.admission-step-card p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: var(--lh-relaxed);
}

.eligibility-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
}

.eligibility-table th {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  text-align: left;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: var(--fw-semi);
}

.eligibility-table td {
  padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

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

.eligibility-table tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.table-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto;
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-base);
}

/* ==============================================
   CONFIRMATION PAGE
   ============================================== */
.confirmation-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-10);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.confirmation-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  background: var(--color-success-light);
  color: var(--color-success);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-5);
}

.reg-number-box {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  margin: var(--space-5) 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

.reg-number-box .reg-label {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  opacity: 0.75;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.reg-number-box .reg-code {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

/* ==============================================
   STUDENT LOGIN / DASHBOARD
   ============================================== */
.auth-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-4);
}

.auth-card {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.auth-card-header {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  padding: var(--space-8);
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.auth-card-header h2 {
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
}

.auth-card-header p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.auth-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-8);
}

.student-status-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.student-status-card.pending {
  background: var(--color-warning-light);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-warning);
}

.student-status-card.approved {
  background: var(--color-success-light);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-success);
}

.student-status-card.rejected {
  background: var(--color-danger-light);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-danger);
}

.status-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

/* ==============================================
   ALERTS / MESSAGES
   ============================================== */
.alert {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.alert-success {
  background: var(--color-success-light);
  color: #155724;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-success);
}

.alert-danger {
  background: var(--color-danger-light);
  color: #721c24;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-danger);
}

.alert-warning {
  background: var(--color-warning-light);
  color: #856404;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-warning);
}

.alert-info {
  background: #cce5ff;
  color: #004085;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-info);
}

/* ==============================================
   UTILITY CLASSES
   ============================================== */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left   { text-align: left; }
.text-right  { text-align: right; }

.text-primary   { color: var(--color-primary); }
.text-secondary { color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.text-success   { color: var(--color-success); }
.text-danger    { color: var(--color-danger); }
.text-warning   { color: var(--color-warning); }
.text-muted     { color: var(--color-text-light); }

.font-bold  { font-weight: var(--fw-bold); }
.font-semi  { font-weight: var(--fw-semi); }
.font-light { font-weight: var(--fw-light); }

.mt-auto { margin-top: auto; }
.mb-0    { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-4    { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.mb-6    { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.mb-8    { margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }

.d-flex      { display: flex; }
.align-center { align-items: center; }
.gap-3       { gap: var(--space-3); }
.gap-4       { gap: var(--space-4); }

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

/* ==============================================
   SCROLL TO TOP BUTTON
   ============================================== */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: var(--space-5);
  right: var(--space-5);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  z-index: var(--z-dropdown);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  border: none;
}

.scroll-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

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

/* ==============================================
   LOADING SPINNER
   ============================================== */
.spinner {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  border-top-color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  animation: spin 0.75s linear infinite;
  display: inline-block;
}

@keyframes spin {
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* ==============================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ============================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to   { opacity: 1; }
}

@keyframes pulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50%       { transform: scale(1.04); }
}

.animate-fade-up {
  animation: fadeInUp 0.6s ease both;
}

.animate-fade {
  animation: fadeIn 0.5s ease both;
}

/* Staggered animation delays for children */
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.0s; }
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.stagger-children > *:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }

/* ==============================================
   UTILITY CLASSES (replaces inline styles)
   ============================================== */

/* Layout Utilities */
.d-flex            { display: flex; }
.flex-wrap         { flex-wrap: wrap; }
.flex-between      { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.flex-center       { display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; }
.flex-gap-sm       { display: flex; gap: 12px; }
.flex-gap-md       { display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.justify-between   { justify-content: space-between; }
.justify-center    { justify-content: center; }
.align-start       { align-items: flex-start; }
.align-center      { align-items: center; }

/* Spacing Utilities */
.mt-0  { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-4  { margin-top: 4px; }
.mt-6  { margin-top: 6px; }
.mt-8  { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-12 { margin-top: 12px; }
.mt-16 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-24 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-32 { margin-top: 32px; }
.mt-40 { margin-top: 40px; }
.mb-4  { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mb-8  { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mb-16 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mb-24 { margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* Padding Utilities */
.pt-16 { padding-top: 16px; }
.pb-16 { padding-bottom: 16px; }

/* Typography Utilities */
.text-primary    { color: var(--color-primary); }
.text-secondary  { color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.text-light      { color: var(--color-text-light); }
.text-success    { color: var(--color-success); }
.text-danger     { color: var(--color-danger); }
.text-muted      { color: var(--color-text-secondary); }
.text-white      { color: #fff; }
.text-white-75   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.text-white-80   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.80); }
.fs-xs           { font-size: var(--fs-xs); }
.fs-sm           { font-size: var(--fs-sm); }
.fw-500          { font-weight: 500; }
.fw-600          { font-weight: 600; }
.lh-15           { line-height: 1.5; }
.lh-17           { line-height: 1.7; }

/* Width Utilities */
.w-full          { width: 100%; }
.max-w-800       { max-width: 800px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.max-h-180       { max-height: 180px; }

/* Object Fit */
.obj-cover       { object-fit: cover; }

/* Inline-block */
.d-inline-block  { display: inline-block; }

/* Gender Radio Group */
.gender-options {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.gender-option-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: #334155;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gender-option-label:hover {
  border-color: #0B3D91;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #0B3D91;
}

.gender-option-label input[type="radio"] {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: #0B3D91;
}

.gender-option-label:has(input[type="radio"]:checked) {
  border-color: #0B3D91;
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.06);
  color: #0B3D91;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.1);
}

/* Checkbox + label inline row */
.checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  background: #f8fafc;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.checkbox-label:hover {
  border-color: #0B3D91;
}

.checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 4px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: #0B3D91;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Action buttons pair */
.form-btn-pair {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}

/* Error list in alert */
.error-list {
  margin: 8px 0 0 16px;
}

/* Bordered top divider */
.border-top {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 16px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

/* Confirmation card */
.confirmation-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 48px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 60px auto;
}

.confirmation-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

.reg-number-box {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.reg-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reg-code {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-2xl);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Student Status Card */
.student-status-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  padding: 24px;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.student-status-card.pending  { background: rgba(245,158,11,0.10); border: 2px solid var(--color-warning); }
.student-status-card.approved { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.10); border: 2px solid var(--color-success); }
.student-status-card.rejected { background: rgba(239,68,68,0.10);  border: 2px solid var(--color-danger); }

.status-icon { font-size: 2.5rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }

/* Auth Card (Student Login) */
.auth-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 60px auto;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.auth-card-header {
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}

.auth-card-header h1 { color: white; font-size: var(--fs-xl); margin-top: 8px; }
.auth-card-header p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: var(--fs-sm); margin-top: 4px; }

.auth-card-body { padding: 28px; }

/* Banner preview grid */
.banner-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.banner-preview-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.banner-preview-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* Section bg alternate override as class */
.section-alt { background: var(--color-bg-alt); }

/* Field hint text */
.field-hint {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Upload area */
.file-upload-area {
  border: 2px dashed var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  padding: 32px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base);
}

.file-upload-area:hover,
.file-upload-area.dragover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(11,61,145,0.04);
}

.upload-icon  { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.upload-link  { color: var(--color-primary); font-weight: 600; }


/* ==============================================
   FONT AWESOME 6 ICON UTILITIES
   ============================================== */

/* Base icon alignment — all icons vertically centered inline */
.fa-solid,
.fa-regular,
.fa-brands {
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Icon in buttons — consistent spacing */
.btn .fa-solid,
.btn .fa-regular,
.btn .fa-brands {
  font-size: 0.85em;
  margin-right: 4px;
}

/* Icon-only button (no text) */
.btn-icon .fa-solid { margin-right: 0; }

/* Nav icon in mobile menu */
.mobile-menu .fa-solid,
.mobile-menu .fa-brands {
  width: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

/* Footer icon links */
.footer-links .fa-solid {
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-right: 6px;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Footer contact link */
.footer-contact-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}
.footer-contact-link:hover { color: white; }

/* Footer admin link */
.footer-admin-link {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.footer-admin-link:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

/* Footer bottom flex row */
.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}

/* Empty state icon (admin) */
.empty-state-icon .fa-solid {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* Input with leading icon */
.input-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
}
.input-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.form-control-icon {
  padding-left: 40px;
}

/* Stat card icon — FA6 */
.stat-card-icon .fa-solid {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: white;
}

/* Alert icons */
.alert .fa-solid {
  margin-right: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Scroll-to-top button icon */
.scroll-top .fa-solid { font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Dot status indicators */
.dot {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  vertical-align: middle;
}
.dot-green { background: var(--color-success); }
.dot-red   { background: var(--color-danger); }

/* Admission open/closed badge */
.badge-open   { background: rgba(16,185,129,0.15); color: var(--color-success); }
.badge-closed { background: rgba(239,68,68,0.15);  color: var(--color-danger); }

/* ==============================================
   RESPONSIVE 16:9 VIDEO EMBED
   ============================================== */
.campus-video-block {
  margin-top: 48px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.campus-video-header {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.campus-video-header h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-xl);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.campus-video-header p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

.video-responsive-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  background: #000;
}

.video-responsive-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

/* ==============================================
   ADMISSION PAGE — ENHANCED STYLING
   ============================================== */
.step-card,
.process-step-card,
.admission-step-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 20px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-bounce);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.step-card:hover,
.process-step-card:hover,
.admission-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.12);
}

.step-card::after,
.process-step-card::after,
.admission-step-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.step-card:hover::after,
.process-step-card:hover::after,
.admission-step-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Document Checklist Grid */
.doc-checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

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

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

.doc-card-item {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base);
}

.doc-card-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.doc-card-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-base);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.doc-card-info h4 {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.doc-card-info p {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

.clean-bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.clean-bullet-list li {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-left: 24px;
  position: relative;
}

.clean-bullet-list li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
}

/* ==============================================
   PREMIUM 4-STEP ADMISSION WORKFLOW
   ============================================== */
.process-flow-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 32px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Connecting line across step cards on desktop */
.process-flow-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 45px;
  left: 8%;
  right: 8%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-gold) 50%, var(--color-success) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .process-flow-wrapper::before {
    display: none;
  }
}

.process-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

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

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

.process-step-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px 20px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-bounce);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.process-step-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.process-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.12);
}

.process-step-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Step Number Badge */
.step-badge-number {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--gradient-primary);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: var(--fs-md);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.30);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-surface);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Icon Box inside card */
.step-icon-box {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.06);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base);
}

.process-step-card:hover .step-icon-box {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(4deg);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: white;
}

/* Time / Tag Pill */
.step-time-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-light);
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.process-step-card h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.process-step-card p {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Assurance Bar under CTA */
.process-assurance-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.assurance-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.assurance-item i {
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==============================================
   PUBLIC INFO CARDS & DATA TABLES (STANDALONE)
   ============================================== */
.info-card-grid,
.admin-form-grid.two-col {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .info-card-grid,
  .admin-form-grid.two-col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.info-card,
.admin-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), box-shadow var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.info-card:hover,
.admin-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.10);
}

.info-card-header,
.admin-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.04) 0%, rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.01) 100%);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.info-card-header h3,
.admin-card-header h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.info-card-header h3 i,
.admin-card-header h3 i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.info-card-body,
.admin-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Bullet list with custom check icons */
.clean-bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.clean-bullet-list li {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  padding-left: 28px;
  position: relative;
}

.clean-bullet-list li::before {
  content: "\f00c";
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
  font-weight: 900;
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 2px;
  color: var(--color-success);
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  background: rgba(30, 130, 76, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* Public Data Table Styles */
.table-wrapper {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.admin-table,
.data-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  text-align: left;
}

.admin-table thead th,
.data-table thead th {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: white;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  border: none;
}

.admin-table tbody td,
.data-table tbody td {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.admin-table tbody tr:last-child td,
.data-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.admin-table tbody tr:hover,
.data-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.02);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .admin-table.responsive-cards thead,
  .data-table.responsive-cards thead {
    display: none;
  }

  .admin-table.responsive-cards tbody tr,
  .data-table.responsive-cards tbody tr {
    display: block;
    padding: 16px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }

  .admin-table.responsive-cards tbody td,
  .data-table.responsive-cards tbody td {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--color-border);
  }

  .admin-table.responsive-cards tbody td::before,
  .data-table.responsive-cards tbody td::before {
    content: attr(data-label);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    margin-right: 12px;
  }

  .admin-table.responsive-cards tbody td:last-child,
  .data-table.responsive-cards tbody td:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

/* ==============================================
   MODAL COMPONENT (Public Dialogs & Trade Details)
   ============================================== */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 25, 44, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: var(--z-modal, 1000);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
}

.modal-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt, #ffffff);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 16px);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 650px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: translateY(24px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-overlay.open .modal {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

.modal-header h3 {
  font-size: var(--fs-lg);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  margin: 0;
}

.modal-close {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: var(--color-border-light);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-base);
  border: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-close:hover {
  background: var(--color-danger-light);
  color: var(--color-danger);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.modal-body {
  padding: var(--space-6);
  overflow-y: auto;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.modal-footer {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-bg);
}

/* ==============================================
   PHOTO GALLERY & LIGHTBOX SYSTEM
/* ==============================================
   PHOTO GALLERY HORIZONTAL CHIP FILTER SYSTEM
   ============================================== */
.gallery-filter-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
  width: 100%;
}

.gallery-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  -ms-overflow-style: none; /* IE/Edge */
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 4px 12px 4px;
  width: 100%;
}

.gallery-filter-bar::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome, Safari, Opera */
}

.gallery-filter-btn {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 8px 14px 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #334155;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.22s ease-in-out;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
  user-select: none;
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: #f8fafc;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3D91 0%, #1e40af 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: transparent;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.32);
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gallery-filter-btn .filter-count {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  padding: 0 7px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: #e2e8f0;
  color: #475569;
  transition: all 0.22s ease-in-out;
}

.gallery-filter-btn:hover .filter-count {
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.12);
  color: #0B3D91;
}

.gallery-filter-btn.active .filter-count {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Scroll Arrow Buttons (Desktop) */
.gallery-filter-scroll-btn {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  color: #334155;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-filter-scroll-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .gallery-filter-scroll-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
  .gallery-filter-wrapper {
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-6);
}

.gallery-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.25);
}

.gallery-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f172a;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-img-wrapper {
    height: 265px;
  }
}

.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 12%;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: block;
}

.gallery-img.is-portrait {
  object-position: center 10%;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gallery-overlay-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.gallery-zoom-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.8);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-zoom-icon {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.gallery-card-body {
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gallery-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.gallery-card-title {
  font-size: var(--fs-base);
  font-weight: var(--fw-bold);
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.gallery-card-desc {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* LIGHTBOX MODAL */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 11, 20, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

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

.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1000px;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  animation: lightboxPop 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes lightboxPop {
  from { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0; }
  to { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

.lightbox-img-box {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 75vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  background: #000;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 75vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  user-select: none;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 14px;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 0 8px;
}

.lightbox-caption-text {
  flex: 1;
}

.lightbox-caption h4 {
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #fff;
}

.lightbox-caption p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #94a3b8;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.lightbox-counter {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #38bdf8;
  white-space: nowrap;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.lightbox-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.lightbox-btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.lightbox-prev {
  left: -65px;
}

.lightbox-next {
  right: -65px;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: fixed;
  top: 24px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  z-index: 999999;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: #ef4444;
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .lightbox-prev {
    left: 10px;
  }
  .lightbox-next {
    right: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lightbox-close {
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
  }
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==============================================
   BILINGUAL ABOUT PAGE STYLES
   ============================================== */

/* Language Switcher Bar */
.about-lang-bar-wrap {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  padding: 14px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.about-lang-selector-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.05);
}

.about-lang-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.about-lang-info i {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.about-lang-switch-group {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 4px;
  gap: 4px;
}

.about-lang-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  border-radius: 26px;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.about-lang-btn:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.about-lang-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B3D91 0%, #1557bf 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.28);
}

.about-lang-btn .flag-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Custom About Hero */
.about-custom-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #07265B 0%, #0B3D91 60%, #104ba9 100%);
  padding: 64px 0 70px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .about-custom-hero {
    padding: 84px 0 90px;
    margin-bottom: 44px;
  }
}

.about-custom-hero .page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 880px;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.about-hero-tagline-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F4A623 0%, #e08e12 100%);
  color: #07265B;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.about-custom-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4.2vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  word-break: break-word;
}

.about-hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  max-width: 840px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.about-hero-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Trade Pillars Grid */
.trade-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

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

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

.trade-pillar-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trade-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.10);
  border-top-color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.trade-pillar-card .tp-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.trade-pillar-card:hover .tp-icon {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.trade-pillar-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.trade-pillar-card p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Why Choose Us Grid */
.why-choose-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

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

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

.why-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 26px 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.why-card-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.15) 0%, rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.28) 100%);
  color: #c97a0c;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.why-card p {
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Vision & Mission Badges */
.mv-motto-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mv-card.vision .mv-motto-pill {
  color: #c97a0c;
  background: rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.12);
}

.vision-motto-banner {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #eef4ff 0%, #fff8ec 100%);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 18px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.15rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.vision-motto-banner i {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* About Contact & Leadership Section */
.about-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .about-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 360px 1fr;
    align-items: stretch;
  }
}

.director-profile-card {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #0B3D91 0%, #062354 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.director-profile-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.12);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.director-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: #F4A623;
  color: #07265B;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.director-avatar {
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 3px solid rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 38px;
  color: #F4A623;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.director-role {
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.director-info h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.director-info p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: var(--fs-sm);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.director-contact-btn-wrap .btn {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.35);
}

.campus-details-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.campus-details-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid #f1f5f9;
}

.campus-info-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}

.campus-info-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f8fafc;
}

.campus-info-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.ci-bullet-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.campus-info-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: var(--fs-xs);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.campus-info-list a {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.campus-info-list a:hover {
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.campus-info-list span {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.campus-card-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.about-lang-container {
  animation: fadeInLang 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes fadeInLang {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ==============================================
   REGIONAL LOCAL SEO & TRANSIT SECTION
   Targeting: Hajipur, Vaishali, Muzaffarpur & Bihar
   ============================================== */
.regional-seo-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f0f4fa 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
}

.regional-header-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.15);
}

.regional-hindi-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #c46800;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: -6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.regional-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.regional-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
}

.regional-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.regional-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.regional-icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.1) 0%, rgba(26, 86, 196, 0.15) 100%);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.regional-dist-tag {
  background: #eef4ff;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.15);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.regional-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.regional-city-hindi {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748b;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}

.regional-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.regional-route-details {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #334155;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.regional-route-details strong {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.regional-perks-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.regional-perks-list li {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #334155;
  padding: 5px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.regional-perks-list li i {
  color: #10b981;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.regional-card-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  background: #f1f5f9;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid #cbd5e1;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.regional-card-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Strategic Highway Connectivity Strip */
.highway-connectivity-strip {
  margin-top: 36px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.highway-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.highway-badge-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highway-info-text h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.highway-info-text p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748b;
  margin: 0;
}

.highway-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Styling */
.home-faq-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.faq-accordion-wrap {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.faq-item {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 61, 145, 0.08);
  background: #ffffff;
}

.faq-summary {
  padding: 18px 22px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  cursor: pointer;
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  user-select: none;
}

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

.faq-summary i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-summary i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--color-secondary);
}

.faq-body {
  padding: 0 22px 20px 22px;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  border-top: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
  margin-top: -4px;
  padding-top: 14px;
}

.faq-body p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Transit routes on Contact page */
.transit-route-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.transit-route-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 20px;
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.transit-route-card h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.transit-route-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .regional-cards-grid,
  .transit-route-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .highway-connectivity-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   Campus Shorts & Reels Section (Vertical 9:16 Video Showcase)
   ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.section-shorts {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #091326 0%, #0d1e3d 50%, #081124 100%);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-shorts::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15) 0%, rgba(239, 68, 68, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.section-shorts::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.18) 0%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.shorts-header-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.shorts-header-content {
  max-width: 680px;
}
.shorts-badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
  color: #fca5a5;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.shorts-badge-pill i {
  color: #ef4444;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.shorts-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.shorts-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f87171, #ef4444);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.shorts-desc {
  color: #94a3b8;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.shorts-nav-arrows {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}
.shorts-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.shorts-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: #ef4444;
  border-color: #ef4444;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
}

/* Horizontal Track */
.shorts-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  padding: 10px 4px 24px 4px;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4) transparent;
}
.shorts-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}
.shorts-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.4);
  border-radius: 10px;
}
.shorts-carousel-track::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: transparent;
}

/* 9:16 Reel Card */
.reel-card {
  flex: 0 0 240px;
  aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
  border-radius: 18px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: #0f172a;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  user-select: none;
}
.reel-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.6);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -10px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.35);
}
.reel-thumbnail-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}
.reel-card:hover .reel-thumbnail-img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.reel-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.55) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.05) 35%, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 60%, rgba(0,0,0,0.92) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.reel-top-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.reel-type-pill {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.reel-type-pill i {
  color: #ef4444;
}
.reel-cat-pill {
  background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  max-width: 110px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Pulsating Play Button */
.reel-play-btn-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 45%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.reel-play-circle {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.95);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  padding-left: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.6);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
  animation: reelPulse 2.2s infinite;
}
.reel-card:hover .reel-play-circle {
  transform: scale(1.18);
  background: #dc2626;
}
@keyframes reelPulse {
  0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.7); }
  70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
  100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(239, 68, 68, 0); }
}

.reel-bottom-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}
.reel-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.reel-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: #cbd5e1;
}
.reel-duration-tag {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
}
.reel-watch-text {
  color: #f87171;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
}

/* Fullscreen / Lightbox Modal for Short Video */
.reel-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(2, 6, 23, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
}
.reel-modal-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.reel-modal-container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 410px;
  height: 85vh;
  max-height: 750px;
  background: #090e1a;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.reel-modal-overlay.active .reel-modal-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}
.reel-modal-header {
  padding: 12px 16px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  gap: 12px;
}
.reel-modal-header-info {
  min-width: 0;
}
.reel-modal-title {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.reel-modal-cat {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #38bdf8;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.reel-modal-close {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background 0.2s ease;
}
.reel-modal-close:hover {
  background: #ef4444;
}
.reel-modal-body {
  flex-grow: 1;
  background: #000;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.reel-modal-iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}