/* ============================================================
   ALI PUBLIC SCHOOL — MAIN STYLESHEET
   Version: 1.0
   Design: Premium School Website
   ============================================================ */

/* ─── GOOGLE FONTS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=Tiro+Devanagari+Nepali:ital@0;1&family=Playfair+Display:wght@600;700;800&display=swap');

/* ─── CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (DESIGN TOKENS) ─────────────────── */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors — Modern Oxford Navy & Royal Gold */
  --clr-primary:       #0B1B3D;   /* Deep Prestigious Oxford Navy */
  --clr-primary-dark:  #060F24;   /* Midnight Navy */
  --clr-primary-light: #162E66;   /* Royal Blue Accent */
  --clr-primary-pale:  #EEF3FF;   /* Soft Ice Blue */
  --clr-primary-rgb:   11, 27, 61;

  --clr-red:           #C5221F;   /* Academic Crimson Red */
  --clr-red-dark:      #9B1714;
  --clr-red-light:     #E53E3E;
  --clr-red-pale:      #FFF5F5;
  --clr-red-rgb:       197, 34, 31;

  --clr-gold:          #D4A017;   /* Warm Royal Gold */
  --clr-gold-dark:     #A87B08;
  --clr-gold-light:    #F5CD63;
  --clr-gold-pale:     #FFFBEB;
  --clr-gold-rgb:      212, 160, 23;

  --clr-emerald:       #10B981;   /* Modern Success Green */
  --clr-emerald-dark:  #059669;
  --clr-emerald-pale:  #ECFDF5;

  /* Neutrals */
  --clr-white:         #FFFFFF;
  --clr-off-white:     #F8FAFC;   /* Slate 50 */
  --clr-light-gray:    #F1F5F9;   /* Slate 100 */
  --clr-border:        #E2E8F0;   /* Slate 200 */
  --clr-border-dark:   #CBD5E1;   /* Slate 300 */
  --clr-text:          #0F172A;   /* Slate 900 */
  --clr-text-muted:    #475569;   /* Slate 600 */
  --clr-text-light:    #94A3B8;   /* Slate 400 */
  --clr-charcoal:      #1E293B;   /* Slate 800 */

  /* Shadows — Refined, Multi-layered & Diffused */
  --shadow-xs:   0 1px 2px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px 8px -1px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08), 0 1px 3px -1px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  --shadow-md:   0 8px 24px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08), 0 4px 12px -2px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  --shadow-lg:   0 16px 36px -6px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.12), 0 8px 16px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06);
  --shadow-xl:   0 24px 50px -12px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.18);
  --shadow-card: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06), 0 1px 3px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.03);
  --shadow-glow-gold: 0 4px 25px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  --shadow-glow-red:  0 4px 25px rgba(197, 34, 31, 0.35);
  --shadow-glow-primary: 0 8px 30px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.25);

  /* Typography */
  --font-sans:    'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Outfit', system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-nepali:  'Tiro Devanagari Nepali', serif;
  --font-display: 'Outfit', 'Playfair Display', serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs:   0.25rem;
  --space-sm:   0.5rem;
  --space-md:   1rem;
  --space-lg:   1.5rem;
  --space-xl:   2rem;
  --space-2xl:  3rem;
  --space-3xl:  4.5rem;
  --space-4xl:  6.5rem;

  /* Sections */
  --section-pad: 5.5rem 0;
  --section-pad-sm: 3.5rem 0;

  /* Border radius */
  --radius-sm:   6px;
  --radius-md:   10px;
  --radius-lg:   16px;
  --radius-xl:   24px;
  --radius-2xl:  32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition:      all .28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: all .15s ease;
  --transition-slow: all .5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Container */
  --container: 1240px;
  --container-sm: 940px;
  --container-pad: 0 1.5rem;

  /* Header */
  --header-h: 66px;
  --topbar-h: 36px;
  --z-header: 1000;
  --z-modal:  2000;
  --z-toast:  3000;
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

:lang(ne), .ne-text {
  font-family: var(--font-nepali);
}

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

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

ul, ol { list-style: none; }

button, input, select, textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
}

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

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: .01ms !important;
    transition-duration: .01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
}

/* ─── LAYOUT ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--container-pad);
}

.container-sm {
  max-width: var(--container-sm);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--container-pad);
}

.section { padding: var(--section-pad); }
.section-sm { padding: var(--section-pad-sm); }

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: var(--space-xl); }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-xl); }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-xl); }

/* ─── SECTION LABELS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.section-label::before,
.section-label::after {
  content: '';
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold), transparent);
}

.section-label::after {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--clr-gold));
}

.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-heading span {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.section-header .section-desc { margin: 0 auto; }

/* ─── BUTTONS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  padding: .75rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-red {
  background: var(--clr-red);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: var(--clr-red);
}
.btn-red:hover {
  background: var(--clr-red-dark);
  border-color: var(--clr-red-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(210,43,43,.3);
}

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(201,162,39,.35);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-white {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.btn-sm { padding: .5rem 1.25rem; font-size: .8rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2.25rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ─── CARDS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.card-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}

.card:hover .card-img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.card-img-wrap { overflow: hidden; }

.card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.card-label {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.card-text {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.card-meta i { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ─── BADGES ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .25rem;
  padding: .2rem .6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-primary { background: var(--clr-primary-pale); color: var(--clr-primary); }
.badge-red     { background: var(--clr-red-pale);     color: var(--clr-red); }
.badge-gold    { background: var(--clr-gold-pale);    color: var(--clr-gold-dark); }
.badge-success { background: #E6F7EE; color: #1A7A45; }
.badge-info    { background: #E6F3FF; color: #1565C0; }

/* ─── FORMS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: .85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: .75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clr-white);
  color: var(--clr-text);
  font-size: .9rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0,0,139,.08);
}

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

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

.form-error {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--clr-red);
  margin-top: .3rem;
}

/* ─── ALERT / FLASH MESSAGES ─────────────────────────────────── */
.alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.alert-close {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: .6;
  color: inherit;
  padding: 0 .25rem;
}

.alert-success { background: #E6F7EE; color: #1A7A45; border: 1px solid #C3E6CB; }
.alert-error   { background: #FDE8E8; color: #AA1F1F; border: 1px solid #F5C6CB; }
.alert-warning { background: #FFF3CD; color: #856404; border: 1px solid #FFE69C; }
.alert-info    { background: #E6F3FF; color: #1565C0; border: 1px solid #B3D7FF; }

/* ─── PAGINATION ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pagination { margin: 2rem 0; text-align: center; }
.pagination ul { display: inline-flex; gap: .35rem; }
.pagination li a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}
.pagination li a:hover,
.pagination li.active a {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

/* ─── TOP INFORMATION BAR ────────────────────────────────────── */
.topbar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-dark) 0%, #0c1836 100%);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  min-height: 36px;
  height: auto;
  padding: .25rem 0;
  font-size: .78rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: calc(var(--z-header) + 1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.topbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.topbar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.topbar-item a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
}

.topbar-item i {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: .8rem;
}

.topbar-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.topbar-staff-login {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  padding: .2rem .75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.topbar-staff-login i {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: .75rem;
}

.topbar-staff-login:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
}

.topbar-staff-login:hover i {
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .topbar-addr-hide { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .topbar-email-hide { display: none; }
  .topbar-staff-login span { display: none; }
  .topbar-staff-login { padding: .2rem .5rem; }
}

.lang-switcher {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: .75rem;
  padding: 2px;
}

.lang-switcher a {
  padding: .2rem .65rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.lang-switcher a.active {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}

/* ─── MAIN HEADER (FROSTED GLASS) ────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-header);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.85);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.12);
  border-bottom-color: rgba(226, 232, 240, 1);
}

.header-inner {
  height: var(--header-h);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

/* Logo */
.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .85rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo-mark {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.2);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
}

.logo-mark::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 2px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.logo-mark img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
}

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

.logo-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -.02em;
}

.logo-sub {
  font-size: .65rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: .1rem;
}

/* Navigation */
.main-nav {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .25rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-links a {
  padding: .45rem .7rem;
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-gold), var(--clr-gold-light));
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: width .25s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: var(--clr-primary-pale);
}

.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 70%;
}

/* Dropdown Menu (Academics) */
.nav-item-dropdown {
  position: relative;
  list-style: none;
}

.dropdown-trigger {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .35rem;
}

.nav-arrow {
  font-size: .62rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  transition: transform .22s ease, color .22s ease;
  margin-left: .15rem;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .nav-arrow {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* Invisible bridge so mouse hover doesn't break between link and menu */
.nav-item-dropdown::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 12px;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 8px);
  left: 0;
  min-width: 230px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  padding: .5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility .2s;
  z-index: 1000;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li {
  list-style: none;
}

.dropdown-menu a {
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: .75rem !important;
  padding: .65rem .85rem !important;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal) !important;
  font-size: .84rem !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm) !important;
  transition: var(--transition-fast) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.dropdown-menu a::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.dropdown-menu a i {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: .88rem;
  width: 18px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .2s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary-pale) !important;
  color: var(--clr-primary) !important;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover i {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* Mobile Sub Navigation */
.mobile-subnav {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: .35rem 0 .35rem 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: .25rem 0 .5rem 0;
}

.mobile-subnav a {
  padding: .45rem .6rem !important;
  font-size: .84rem !important;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal) !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  display: flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: .45rem !important;
  border-bottom: none !important;
}

.mobile-subnav a i {
  font-size: .7rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.mobile-subnav a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary) !important;
  padding-left: .8rem !important;
}

.header-cta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-cta .btn {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(197, 34, 31, 0.28);
}

.header-cta .btn:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 34, 31, 0.4);
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: .5rem;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px,5px); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px,-5px); }

/* Mobile Nav */
.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
}

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

.mobile-nav a {
  padding: .75rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-light-gray);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.mobile-nav a:hover,
.mobile-nav a.active {
  background: var(--clr-primary-pale);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.mobile-nav .btn {
  margin: 1rem 1.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ─── HERO CAROUSEL ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h));
  min-height: 560px;
  max-height: 840px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%, #162E66 0%, #0B1B3D 55%, #060F24 100%);
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-slide.active { opacity: 1; z-index: 1; }

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  transition: transform 8s ease;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-bg { transform: scale(1); }

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 50%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.94) 0%, rgba(6, 15, 36, 0.86) 60%, rgba(4, 10, 24, 0.95) 100%),
              linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 15, 36, 0.85) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  max-width: 760px;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .55rem;
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
  padding: .35rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease .3s, transform .6s ease .3s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-label {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 5.5vw, 3.8rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease .5s, transform .7s ease .5s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-title {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-title .highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF1B8 0%, var(--clr-gold-light) 60%, var(--clr-gold) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(.95rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.94) !important;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(25px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease .7s, transform .7s ease .7s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-subtitle {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease .9s, transform .7s ease .9s;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-btns {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-btns .btn-gold {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
}

.hero-btns .btn-gold:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.65);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.hero-btns .btn-outline-white {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}

.hero-btns .btn-outline-white:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Carousel Controls */
.hero-prev,
.hero-next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-prev { left: 1.75rem; }
.hero-next { right: 1.75rem; }

.hero-prev:hover,
.hero-next:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
}

/* Carousel Indicators */
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  gap: .5rem;
}

.hero-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-dot.active {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  width: 28px;
}

/* Slide Counter */
.hero-counter {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 3;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  padding: .3rem .75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}

.hero-counter .current { color: var(--clr-gold-light); font-size: 1rem; }

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PREMIUM INSTITUTIONAL KEY STATISTICS ("OUR JOURNEY IN NUMBERS")
   Modern Islamic Educational Styling with Subtle Sacred Geometry
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.stats-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #060F24;
  padding: 4.5rem 0 4.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Layered radial glow background */
.stats-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 18%, #13275A 0%, #0B1B3D 52%, #060F24 100%);
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Subtle geometric Islamic star wireframe pattern at ultra-low opacity */
.stats-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cpath d='M30 0l7.071 7.071H47.07v10l7.071 7.071-7.071 7.071v10H37.071L30 48.284l-7.071-7.071H12.929v-10L5.858 24.142l7.071-7.071v-10h10.001z' fill='none' stroke='%23D4AF37' stroke-width='0.75' stroke-opacity='0.16'/%3E%3Cpath d='M30 10l4.243 4.243h6.002v6.002L44.488 24.5l-4.243 4.243v6.002h-6.002L30 38.988l-4.243-4.243h-6.002v-6.002L15.512 24.5l4.243-4.243v-6.002h6.002z' fill='none' stroke='%23ffffff' stroke-width='0.5' stroke-opacity='0.09'/%3E%3Ccircle cx='30' cy='24.5' r='3.2' fill='none' stroke='%23D4AF37' stroke-width='0.5' stroke-opacity='0.2'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-size: 60px 60px;
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stats-section .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ─── Section Header ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.stats-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light, #FCD34D);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.stats-eyebrow-icon {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: #F59E0B;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.stats-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stats-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0 auto;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* Refined ornamental divider with gold diamond */
.stats-ornament-divider {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin: 1.15rem auto 2.5rem;
  max-width: 220px;
}

.stats-ornament-divider .ornament-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45), transparent);
}

.stats-ornament-divider .ornament-diamond {
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
  display: inline-flex;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* ─── Premium Cards Grid ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-premium-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.stat-premium-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.055) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 2.2rem 1.4rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.32s ease,
              border-color 0.32s ease,
              background 0.32s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stat-card-top-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 20%;
  right: 20%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #F59E0B, transparent);
  transition: left 0.3s ease, right 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-premium-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035) 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4), 0 0 24px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14);
}

.stat-premium-card:hover .stat-card-top-accent {
  left: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #FCD34D, transparent);
}

/* Minimal Educational Icon */
.stat-icon-wrapper {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28);
  color: #FCD34D;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
              background 0.3s ease,
              border-color 0.3s ease,
              color 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.stat-icon-wrapper i,
.stats-eyebrow-icon,
.stats-ornament-divider i {
  font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free" !important;
  font-weight: 900 !important;
  font-style: normal;
}

.stat-premium-card:hover .stat-icon-wrapper {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.stat-card-content {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  flex: 1;
}

/* Large Gold Numbers */
.stat-premium-value {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 2.6vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: #FCD34D;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FCD34D 45%, #F59E0B 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
}

/* Split value styling (for 2068 BS / 2011 AD) */
.stat-premium-value.stat-value-split {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 1.85vw, 1.85rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stat-val-separator {
  opacity: 0.6;
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 0.9em;
}

.stat-val-secondary {
  font-size: 0.88em;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

/* Uppercase Label */
.stat-premium-label {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Supporting Subtitle */
.stat-premium-sub {
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* Legacy fallback classes to preserve backward compatibility */
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);
}

.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }

.stat-value {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: .06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ─── Responsive Media Queries ───────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .stats-section {
    padding: 3.75rem 0 4rem;
  }
  .stats-premium-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .stat-premium-card {
    padding: 1.85rem 1.2rem 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .stats-section {
    padding: 3rem 0 3.25rem;
  }
  .stats-header {
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
  .stats-heading {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }
  .stats-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
  .stats-ornament-divider {
    margin: 0.9rem auto 1.85rem;
  }
  .stats-premium-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }
  .stat-premium-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 0.85rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .stat-icon-wrapper {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
  }
  .stat-premium-value {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }
  .stat-premium-value.stat-value-split {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .stat-premium-label {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
  .stat-premium-sub {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .stats-premium-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }
  .stat-premium-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  }
  .stat-premium-value {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
  .stat-premium-value.stat-value-split {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ─── ABOUT SECTION ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-section {
  background: var(--clr-off-white);
  padding: var(--section-pad);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-images {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.about-main-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
}

.about-emblem-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-emblem-inner {
  text-align: center;
  color: white;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.about-school-logo {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  object-fit: contain;
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35));
  display: block;
}

.about-school-name {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.about-school-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.about-accent-img {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2rem;
  right: -2rem;
  width: 45%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 5px solid var(--clr-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  left: -1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
  color: #0B1B3D;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(217, 119, 6, 0.35);
  font-weight: 800;
  z-index: 3;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.about-badge-num {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
  color: #0B1B3D;
}

.about-badge-text {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  color: #0B1B3D;
}

.about-content {
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.about-desc,
.about-short-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-list {
  margin: 0.5rem 0 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
}

.about-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-list li i {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── WHY CHOOSE US ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
/* ─── WHY CHOOSE US (ORIGINAL HORIZONTAL PILL DESIGN) ────────── */
.why-section { background: var(--clr-white); }

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.why-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  box-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.03);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.why-card:hover {
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
}

.why-card-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .85rem;
  width: 140px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.why-icon,
.why-icon-pill {
  width: 28px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #0B1B3D;
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .25s ease;
}

.why-card:hover .why-icon,
.why-card:hover .why-icon-pill {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.why-title {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin: 0;
}

.why-text {
  font-size: .815rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  flex: 1;
}

/* ─── PRINCIPAL MESSAGE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.principal-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-dark) 0%, var(--clr-primary) 100%);
  padding: 3.75rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.principal-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(201,162,39,.08);
}

.principal-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
}

.principal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
  gap: 3.25rem;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.principal-photo-wrap {
  position: sticky;
  top: 100px;
  align-self: start;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.principal-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 4px solid rgba(201,162,39,.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  display: block;
}

.principal-photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3/4;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255,255,255,.25);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.principal-photo-placeholder i { font-size: 3rem; }

.principal-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 12px;
  left: 12px;
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  padding: .5rem .9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.principal-content {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-top: 2.25rem;
}

.principal-content .section-label {
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}
.principal-content .section-label::before,
.principal-content .section-label::after { background: var(--clr-gold-light); }

.principal-content .section-heading {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.principal-quote {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1rem 1.65rem;
  margin: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--clr-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.035);
  border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
}

.principal-quote::before {
  content: '"';
  position: absolute;
  top: -0.65rem;
  left: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: .3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.principal-quote-text,
.principal-quote p {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.94);
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0;
}

.principal-sig {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.principal-sig-name {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
}

.principal-sig-title {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
}

/* ─── ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.academics-section { background: var(--clr-off-white); }

.academics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.academic-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}

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

.academic-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-light));
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.academic-card:nth-child(2) .academic-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-red-dark), var(--clr-red));
}

.academic-card:nth-child(3) .academic-card-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1A5276, #2471A3);
}

.academic-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  margin: 0 auto 1rem;
}

.academic-card-header h3 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.academic-card-header p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
  font-size: .8rem;
  margin-top: .25rem;
}

.academic-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }

.academic-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.academic-info-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.academic-info-item i { color: var(--clr-gold); width: 16px; }

.academic-desc {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ─── SCHOOL LIFE / ACTIVITIES ───────────────────────────────── */
.activities-section { background: var(--clr-white); }

.activities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.activity-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 260px;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
}

.activity-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -12px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.28);
}

.activity-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.activity-card:hover .activity-img { transform: scale(1.08); }

.activity-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 15, 36, 0.94) 0%, rgba(6, 15, 36, 0.65) 55%, rgba(6, 15, 36, 0.15) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.75rem;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.activity-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-gold) 0%, var(--clr-gold-light) 100%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.activity-card:hover .activity-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.activity-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  margin-bottom: .45rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.6);
}

.activity-text {
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.92) !important;
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
  margin-top: .15rem;
}

/* Harmonious gradient backdrops for activities without photos */
.activity-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1B3D 0%, #162E66 100%);
}

.activity-placeholder.alt-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0E2A47 0%, #1E4E79 100%); }
.activity-placeholder.alt-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #423008 0%, #7D5D11 100%); }
.activity-placeholder.alt-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5C1210 0%, #9E1F1D 100%); }
.activity-placeholder.alt-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #093320 0%, #136940 100%); }
.activity-placeholder.alt-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4A235A, #7D3C98); }

/* ─── FACILITIES ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.facilities-section {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: var(--section-pad);
  position: relative;
}

.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.facility-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.05);
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-7px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.12);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.facility-card-visual {
  height: 165px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.facility-theme-1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B1B3D 0%, #1D4ED8 100%); }
.facility-theme-2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F766E 0%, #0284C7 100%); }
.facility-theme-3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #701A75 0%, #B91C1C 100%); }
.facility-theme-4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #065F46 0%, #16A34A 100%); }
.facility-theme-5 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E1B4B 0%, #4F46E5 100%); }
.facility-theme-6 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #312E81 0%, #475569 100%); }

.facility-card-visual img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-card-visual img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.facility-visual-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 16px 16px;
  opacity: 0.8;
}

.facility-floating-icon {
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  opacity: 0.92;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25));
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-floating-icon {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(4deg);
}

.facility-badge-tag {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.facility-body {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.facility-icon-circle {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 2px solid #F1F5F9;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  margin-top: -25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-icon-circle {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.facility-title {
  font-size: 1.12rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin: 0.75rem 0 0.4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.facility-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.facility-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
}

.facility-feature-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: #475569;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.facility-feature-pill i {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ─── GALLERY SECTION ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gallery-section { background: var(--clr-white); }

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  grid-auto-rows: 220px;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--clr-light-gray);
}

.gallery-item:nth-child(1) { grid-column: span 2; }
.gallery-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 2; }

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}

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

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,80,.5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }

/* ─── NOTICES SECTION ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.notices-section { background: var(--clr-light-gray); }

.notices-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.notice-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }

.notice-item {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-primary);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.notice-item:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.notice-item.important {
  border-left-color: var(--clr-red);
  background: #FFFAFA;
}

.notice-date {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--clr-primary-pale);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: .4rem .6rem;
  min-width: 52px;
}

.notice-date-day { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--clr-primary); line-height: 1; }
.notice-date-mon { font-size: .65rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--clr-text-light); }

.notice-item.important .notice-date { background: var(--clr-red-pale); }
.notice-item.important .notice-date-day { color: var(--clr-red); }

.notice-title {
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: .2rem;
}

.notice-title a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }

.notice-meta {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}

/* Notice sidebar panel */
.notice-panel {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.notice-panel-title {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: .75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
}

/* ─── NEWS & EVENTS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.news-section { background: var(--clr-off-white); }

.news-events-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.news-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }

.news-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 200px 1fr;
}

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

.news-img-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.news-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.news-body { padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.news-category {
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold-dark);
  margin-bottom: .5rem;
}

.news-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-bottom: .6rem;
}

.news-title a:hover { color: var(--clr-primary); }

.news-excerpt {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
}

.news-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-top: .75rem;
  padding-top: .75rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
}

.news-meta i { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* Events Sidebar */
.events-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.event-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}

.event-card:hover {
  border-left-color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.event-date-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-primary-light));
  color: var(--clr-white);
  width: 56px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: .25rem;
}

.event-day { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
.event-mon { font-size: .65rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; opacity: .85; }

.event-body { flex: 1; }

.event-title {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .4rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.event-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .2rem;
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

.event-info i { color: var(--clr-gold); width: 14px; }

/* ─── ADMISSION CTA ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.admission-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-red-dark), var(--clr-red));
  padding: 2.75rem 0 3rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
}

.admission-cta::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}

.admission-cta::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px;
  left: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
}

.admission-cta .section-label {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.admission-cta .section-label::before,
.admission-cta .section-label::after { background: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }

.admission-cta h2 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2.05rem);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.admission-cta p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.admission-btns {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.admission-btns .btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ─── CONTACT SECTION ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-section { background: var(--clr-off-white); }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-items { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-item-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--clr-primary-pale);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item-label {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-bottom: .2rem;
}

.contact-item-value {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.map-wrap {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--clr-light-gray);
}

.map-wrap iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-form-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-gold);
}

/* ─── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--clr-charcoal);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
  padding-top: 4rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }

.footer-brand .logo-mark { width: 50px; height: 50px; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.footer-brand .logo-name { color: var(--clr-white); }
.footer-brand .logo-sub  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.5); }

.footer-about {
  font-size: .85rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: .5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: .5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}

.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }

.footer-links a {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .5rem;
}

.footer-links a::before {
  content: '›';
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

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

.footer-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: .75rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.footer-contact-item i {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  margin-top: .15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-bottom {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
}

.footer-bottom a:hover { color: var(--clr-gold); }

/* ─── LIGHTBOX ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-modal);
  background: rgba(0,0,0,.92);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.lightbox.open { display: flex; }

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 80vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-close:hover { background: var(--clr-red); }

.lightbox-caption {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
  font-size: .85rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ─── PAGE HERO (INNER PAGES) ────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary-dark), var(--clr-primary));
  padding: 4rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

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

.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--clr-white);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .5rem;
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
}

.breadcrumb a { color: var(--clr-gold-light); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--clr-white); }
.breadcrumb i { font-size: .65rem; opacity: .5; }

/* ─── FACULTY GRID ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.faculty-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.faculty-photo-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 3/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--clr-primary-pale);
}

.faculty-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
}

.faculty-card:hover .faculty-photo-wrap img { transform: scale(1.05); }

.faculty-photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  opacity: .35;
}

.faculty-body { padding: 1.25rem 1rem; }

.faculty-name {
  font-size: .95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.faculty-position {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.faculty-dept {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  margin-top: .15rem;
}

/* ─── DOWNLOADS ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.download-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
}

.download-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.download-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--clr-red-pale);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--clr-red);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.download-info { flex: 1; }

.download-title {
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .2rem;
}

.download-meta {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

/* ─── SCROLL ANIMATIONS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease;
}

.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .7s ease;
}

.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; }

/* Stagger delays */
.delay-1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.delay-2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.delay-3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
.delay-4 { transition-delay: .4s; }
.delay-5 { transition-delay: .5s; }
.delay-6 { transition-delay: .6s; }

/* ─── 404 ERROR PAGE ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.error-page {
  min-height: 70vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
}

.error-code {
  font-size: 8rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: .15;
  margin-bottom: -2rem;
}

/* ─── BACK TO TOP ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  z-index: 999;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: all;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ─── UTILITY CLASSES ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-right  { text-align: right; }
.text-primary { color: var(--clr-primary); }
.text-red    { color: var(--clr-red); }
.text-gold   { color: var(--clr-gold); }
.text-muted  { color: var(--clr-text-muted); }

.bg-white    { background: var(--clr-white); }
.bg-light    { background: var(--clr-off-white); }
.bg-primary  { background: var(--clr-primary); }

.mt-1 { margin-top: .5rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }

.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.gap-1 { gap: .5rem; }
.gap-2 { gap: 1rem; }
.gap-3 { gap: 1.5rem; }

.divider {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--clr-border);
  margin: 2rem 0;
}

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

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .why-grid    { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  :root { --header-h: 70px; }

  .nav-links, .header-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }

  .hero { min-height: 420px; max-height: 600px; }

  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .about-accent-img { width: 38%; bottom: -1.5rem; right: -1rem; }
  .about-badge { left: 0; }

  .principal-grid { grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 3rem; }

  .academics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  .news-events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .notices-wrap { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

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

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

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

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --topbar-h: auto; }

  .topbar .container { flex-direction: column; padding: .5rem 1.5rem; gap: .4rem; }
  .topbar-left { justify-content: center; }
  .topbar-right { justify-content: center; }

  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }

  .principal-grid { grid-template-columns: 260px 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; align-items: start; }
  .principal-photo-wrap { max-width: 260px; margin: 0; }

  .academics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 160px; }
  .gallery-item:nth-child(1),
  .gallery-item:nth-child(5) { grid-column: span 1; }

  .news-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .news-img-wrap { aspect-ratio: 16/9; }

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

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

  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; text-align: center; }

  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2.25rem; }
  .about-badge { left: 12px; top: 12px; padding: 0.65rem 1rem; }
  .about-badge-num { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .about-badge-text { font-size: 0.6rem; }
  .about-desc { font-size: 0.95rem; }

  .principal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
  .principal-photo-wrap { max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; position: static; }
  .principal-content { padding-top: 0; }
  .principal-quote { padding: 0.85rem 1rem 0.85rem 1.35rem; margin: 0.75rem 0; }
  .principal-quote-text, .principal-quote p { font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.7; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero { min-height: 380px; }
  .hero-prev, .hero-next { width: 40px; height: 40px; }

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

  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .facilities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .activities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; grid-auto-rows: 200px; }

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

  .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; }

  .hero-counter { display: none; }

  .topbar-left { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: .2rem; }
  .topbar-item:nth-child(n+3) { display: none; }

  .admission-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT PAGE: OBJECTIVES & WHY CHOOSE US
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.objectives-banner {
  background: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.2);
}

.objectives-banner h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.2vw, 1.45rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.objectives-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.objective-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
}

.objective-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.obj-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.obj-content h3 {
  font-size: .96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .3rem;
}

.check-mark {
  color: #2E7D32;
  font-weight: 900;
}

.obj-content p {
  font-size: .83rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Why Choose Us Cards (About Page) */
.why-choose-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-why-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
}

.about-why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.09);
}

.why-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}

.why-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
}

.why-content p {
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HOMEPAGE: OUR TEACHERS (4 PER LINE / 2 ROWS VERTICAL CARDS)
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.home-teachers-grid-4 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.teacher-vertical-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}

.teacher-vertical-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}

.teacher-vertical-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.1);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.teacher-vertical-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.teacher-circle-photo-wrap {
  width: 102px;
  height: 102px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3.5px solid var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.12), inset 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}

.teacher-vertical-card:hover .teacher-circle-photo-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.teacher-circle-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.teacher-circle-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
}

.teacher-card-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.teacher-card-role {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-red);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  margin-bottom: .65rem;
}

.teacher-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .35rem;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  padding-bottom: .75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
}

.teacher-meta-item {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: #475569;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .4rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.teacher-meta-item i {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  font-size: .75rem;
  width: 14px;
}

.teacher-meta-item.subject i {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.teacher-card-bio {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
   COMPACT CONTACT DIRECTORY PERSON CARDS
────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-person-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
  height: 100%;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-person-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--clr-primary), var(--clr-gold));
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .25s ease;
}

.contact-person-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.contact-person-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.contact-person-photo-wrap {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2.5px solid var(--clr-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.1), inset 0 0 0 2px #ffffff;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 auto .75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  transition: transform .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}

.contact-person-card:hover .contact-person-photo-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.contact-person-photo-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.contact-person-name {
  font-size: .96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .2rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.contact-person-role {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-red);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  margin-bottom: .75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.contact-person-actions {
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: .65rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: .4rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.contact-person-link {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .45rem;
  padding: .35rem .5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.contact-person-link.phone {
  background: #F0FDF4;
  color: #166534;
  border: 1px solid #DCFCE7;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-person-link.phone:hover {
  background: #DCFCE7;
  color: #14532D;
}

.contact-person-link.email {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  color: #334155;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.contact-person-link.email:hover {
  background: #EEF2FF;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  border-color: #C7D2FE;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   REVIEWS CAROUSEL SECTION
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.reviews-section {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  padding: 3.25rem 0 3.75rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.reviews-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.reviews-track-container {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: .5rem .25rem;
}

.reviews-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.review-slide {
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - .85rem);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.review-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.35rem;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .28s ease, box-shadow .28s ease, border-color .28s ease;
}

.review-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.review-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.review-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: .2rem;
  color: #F59E0B;
  font-size: .82rem;
}

.review-quote-badge {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EFF6FF;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .75rem;
}

.review-text {
  font-size: .85rem;
  line-height: 1.58;
  color: #334155;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.review-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .75rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.review-avatar {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--clr-primary) 0%, var(--clr-primary-dark) 100%);
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.12);
}

.review-author-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.review-author-name {
  font-size: .88rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.review-author-role {
  font-size: .74rem;
  color: #64748B;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .3rem;
}

.review-verified {
  color: #16A34A;
  font-size: .68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .25rem;
}

/* Carousel Navigation & Controls */
.reviews-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: .85rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.review-nav-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  color: var(--clr-primary-dark);
  font-size: .82rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06);
  transition: all .25s ease;
}

.review-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: var(--clr-primary);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.review-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .45rem;
}

.review-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all .3s ease;
}

.review-dot.active {
  width: 20px;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: var(--clr-primary);
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .home-teachers-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .review-slide {
    flex: 0 0 calc(50% - .75rem);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .objectives-grid,
  .why-choose-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .home-teachers-grid-4 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .review-slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
  }
  .reviews-track {
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   IMPORTANT NOTICE POPUP MODAL
══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.notice-popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.72);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity .35s ease, visibility .35s ease;
}

.notice-popup-overlay.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.notice-popup-dialog {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  max-width: 540px;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.notice-popup-overlay.show .notice-popup-dialog {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.notice-popup-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .25s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.notice-popup-close-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #B91C1C;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.notice-popup-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B91C1C 0%, #991B1B 50%, #0B1B3D 100%);
  padding: 1.4rem 1.6rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
}

.notice-popup-icon-badge {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: #FDE047;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: noticeBellRing 2.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes noticeBellRing {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0); }
  10%, 30% { transform: rotate(12deg); }
  20%, 40% { transform: rotate(-12deg); }
  50% { transform: rotate(0); }
}

.notice-popup-heading-wrap {
  flex: 1;
}

.notice-popup-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .35rem;
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  background: rgba(254, 240, 138, 0.25);
  color: #FEF08A;
  padding: .2rem .6rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.notice-popup-date {
  font-size: .78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .35rem;
}

.notice-popup-body {
  padding: 1.6rem 1.6rem 1.25rem;
}

.notice-popup-title {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #0F172A;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: .85rem;
}

.notice-popup-content {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  max-height: 200px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: .5rem;
}

.notice-popup-content p {
  margin: 0;
}

.notice-popup-attachment {
  margin-top: .85rem;
  padding-top: .85rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
}

.notice-popup-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.6rem;
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: .75rem;
}

/* ─── TRUST / HIGHLIGHTS SECTION (BELOW HERO) ───────────────── */
.trust-section {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.trust-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.trust-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  padding: .5rem;
}

.trust-icon-box {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clr-primary-pale);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.1);
}

.trust-card:hover .trust-icon-box {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.2);
}

.trust-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.trust-title {
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: .3rem;
}

.trust-desc {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ─── SHORT ABOUT SECTION REFINEMENTS ───────────────────────── */
.about-short-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* ─── FACILITIES SHORT FEATURES ─────────────────────────────── */
.facilities-short-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.facility-short-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.6rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.facility-short-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--clr-primary-light);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.facility-short-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.facility-short-card:hover .facility-short-icon {
  background: var(--clr-red);
  color: var(--clr-white);
}

.facility-short-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.facility-short-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.facility-short-text {
  font-size: .9rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ─── REAL PHOTO GALLERY PREVIEW COMPOSITION ────────────────── */
.gallery-photo-preview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 220px);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.gallery-photo-slot {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
  background: #0B1B3D;
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
}

.gallery-photo-slot.slot-featured {
  grid-row: 1 / 3;
}

.gallery-photo-slot img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.gallery-photo-visual {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-photo-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.9) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.3) 50%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  transition: opacity .3s ease;
}

.gallery-photo-slot:hover .gallery-photo-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.95) 0%, rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.5) 60%, transparent 100%);
}

.gallery-photo-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
}

.gallery-photo-title {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: .96rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
}

.gallery-photo-zoom-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .85rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.gallery-photo-slot:hover .gallery-photo-zoom-btn {
  background: var(--clr-gold);
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  border-color: var(--clr-gold);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ─── UPDATES (NOTICES & EVENTS) ─────────────────────────────── */
.updates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.updates-col-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: .75rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--clr-light-gray);
}

.updates-col-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .6rem;
}

.updates-col-title i {
  color: var(--clr-red);
}

.event-col-title i {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
}

.event-card-compact {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.1rem;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--clr-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.event-card-compact:hover {
  border-color: var(--clr-primary-light);
  transform: translateX(3px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.05);
}

.event-date-badge {
  background: var(--clr-primary);
  color: var(--clr-white);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1;
}

.event-date-day {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-gold-light);
}

.event-date-month {
  font-size: .68rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
  margin-top: .15rem;
}

.event-info-compact {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.event-title-compact {
  font-size: .98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: .25rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.event-loc-compact {
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: .4rem;
}

/* ─── RESPONSIVE RULES FOR SECTIONS ─────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .facilities-short-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .gallery-photo-preview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }
  .gallery-photo-slot.slot-featured {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    grid-row: auto;
    height: 280px;
  }
  .gallery-photo-slot {
    height: 200px;
  }
  .updates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.25rem;
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }
  .stat-item:nth-last-child(-n+2) {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  /* Mandatory: 2 x 2 on mobile */
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.25rem 1rem !important;
  }
  .trust-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: .75rem;
    padding: .25rem;
  }
  .trust-icon-box {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .trust-title {
    font-size: .98rem;
  }
  .trust-desc {
    font-size: .84rem;
  }
  .facilities-short-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .gallery-photo-preview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }
  .gallery-photo-slot.slot-featured {
    height: 240px;
  }
  .gallery-photo-slot {
    height: 180px;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ─── SITEMAP PAGE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.sitemap-section {
  background: var(--clr-off-white);
  padding: 3.5rem 0 5rem;
}

.sitemap-meta-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.08);
}

.sitemap-xml-badge .btn {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.06);
}

.sitemap-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(340px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.sitemap-card {
  background: var(--clr-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.05);
  padding: 1.65rem 1.75rem;
  transition: all 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sitemap-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.1);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.4);
}

.sitemap-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
}

.sitemap-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sitemap-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--clr-charcoal);
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.sitemap-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--clr-text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: block;
}

.sitemap-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.sitemap-list li {
  position: relative;
}

.sitemap-list li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #334155;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.sitemap-list li a i {
  color: var(--clr-gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.sitemap-list li a:hover {
  color: var(--clr-primary);
  background: rgba(11, 27, 61, 0.04);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.sitemap-list li a:hover i {
  transform: translateX(2px);
  color: var(--clr-primary);
}

.sitemap-pill {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 9999px;
  background: #FEF3C7;
  color: #92400E;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.sitemap-pill-primary {
  background: #E0E7FF;
  color: #3730A3;
}

.sitemap-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: #F1F5F9;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.sitemap-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .sitemap-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
  .sitemap-meta-bar {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}