/* ==========================================================================
   St. Mary Public Inter College - Pages CSS
   Homepage sections, editorial layouts, cards, galleries, forms, detail views
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Hero Section ---------- */
/* ---------- Hero Section (Automatic Cinematic Slideshow) ---------- */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-neutral-100);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: clamp(600px, 86vh, 760px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero {
        min-height: clamp(660px, 88vh, 800px);
    }
}

/* Background Slides Deck */
.hero__slides {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), visibility 1.2s step-end;
    will-change: opacity;
}

.hero__slide.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), visibility 0s;
}

.hero__bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -35px 0 -35px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    will-change: transform;
}

.hero__bg img,
.hero__bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    filter: brightness(0.60) contrast(1.04);
    transform: scale(1.08);
    transition: transform 7.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), filter 1.2s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}

.hero.is-loaded .hero__slide.is-active .hero__bg-img,
.hero.is-loaded .hero__slide.is-active .hero__bg img {
    transform: scale(1.0);
}

/* Cinematic Contrast Gradient Overlay */
.hero__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(7, 21, 38, 0.90) 0%,
            rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.74) 48%,
            rgba(9, 27, 48, 0.58) 100%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 18%, rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.14) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

/* Content Deck (Stacked via CSS Grid) */
.hero__content-deck {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-areas: "deck";
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: var(--space-12);
    padding-bottom: clamp(90px, 15vh, 130px);
}

.hero__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 760px;
    padding-top: var(--space-12);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

.hero__slide-content {
    grid-area: deck;
    max-width: 780px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
                visibility 0.65s step-end;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero__slide-content {
        padding: 0 12px;
    }
}

.hero__slide-content.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.12s,
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) 0.12s,
                visibility 0s;
}

.hero-enter {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transition-delay: var(--delay, 0ms);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.hero.is-loaded .hero__slide-content.is-active .hero-enter,
.hero.is-loaded .hero__content .hero-enter {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    background: rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.22);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.45);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4.4vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.hero__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.7vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    max-width: 640px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

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

.hero__actions .btn {
    padding: 0.95rem 2rem;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.hero__actions .btn--accent {
    background-color: #C8A951;
    color: #091B30 !important;
    border-color: #C8A951;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.4);
}

.hero__actions .btn--accent:hover {
    background-color: #E8D48B;
    border-color: #E8D48B;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.5);
}

.hero__actions .btn--outline-light {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero__actions .btn--outline-light:hover {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    color: #091B30 !important;
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}



/* Slide Indicators / Pagination Dots */
.hero__controls-bar {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: clamp(52px, 8.2vh, 68px);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 12;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hero__controls-bar {
        bottom: clamp(46px, 7.5vh, 58px);
    }
}

.hero__indicators {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    background: rgba(9, 27, 48, 0.62);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.20);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.hero__dot {
    position: relative;
    width: 24px;
    height: 5px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: width 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.hero__dot:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}

.hero__dot.is-active {
    width: 44px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
}

.hero__dot-progress {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 0%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 999px;
    transform-origin: left center;
}

.hero__dot.is-active .hero__dot-progress {
    animation: heroSlideProgress 5500ms linear forwards;
}

.hero.is-paused .hero__dot.is-active .hero__dot-progress {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes heroSlideProgress {
    from {
        width: 0%;
    }
    to {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* Discreet Hero Scroll Indicator */
.hero__scroll-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: clamp(52px, 8.2vh, 68px);
    right: clamp(20px, 3.5vw, 48px);
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    z-index: 12;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .hero__scroll-indicator {
        display: inline-flex;
    }
}

.hero__scroll-indicator:hover,
.hero__scroll-indicator:focus-visible {
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    transform: translateY(2px);
}

.hero__scroll-indicator svg {
    animation: heroScrollBob 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heroScrollBob {
    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(5px);
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .hero__slide,
    .hero__bg-img,
    .hero__bg img,
    .hero__slide-content,
    .hero__dot-progress,
    .hero__scroll-indicator svg {
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
    .hero__dot.is-active .hero__dot-progress {
        width: 100% !important;
    }
}

/* Quick Stat Strip (Floating below Hero) */
/* Quick Stat Strip (Floating below Hero) */
.stat-strip {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -8px rgba(9, 27, 48, 0.12), 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
    margin-top: calc(-1 * var(--space-10));
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.28);
}

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

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-4);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.stat-item__icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.16) 0%, rgba(9, 27, 48, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.35);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-item:hover .stat-item__icon {
    transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.06);
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.stat-item__content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 0;
}

.stat-item__number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 2.5vw, 2.45rem);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.stat-item__label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Tablet refinement (768px - 1023px) */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
    .stat-strip {
        padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
    }
    .stat-item {
        gap: var(--space-3);
        padding: var(--space-1) var(--space-2);
    }
    .stat-item__icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
    }
    .stat-item__icon svg {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
    }
    .stat-item__number {
        font-size: 1.7rem;
    }
    .stat-item__label {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
    }
}

/* Redesigned Premium Mobile View (<768px) */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .stat-strip {
        background: transparent;
        border: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        padding: 0;
        margin-top: -34px;
    }

    .stat-strip__grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .stat-item {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border-radius: 18px;
        padding: 16px 12px 16px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.26);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 24px -4px rgba(9, 27, 48, 0.10), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 8px;
        border-right: none;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .stat-item::before {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 20%;
        right: 20%;
        height: 3px;
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #C8A951 50%, transparent);
        border-radius: 999px;
    }

    .stat-item__icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border-radius: 12px;
        background: rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.14);
        color: var(--color-primary-dark);
        border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.38);
    }

    .stat-item__icon svg {
        width: 22px;
        height: 22px;
    }

    .stat-item__content {
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .stat-item__number {
        font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 6.2vw, 1.95rem);
        line-height: 1.1;
        margin-bottom: 2px;
        color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    }

    .stat-item__label {
        font-size: 0.65rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.04em;
        line-height: 1.35;
        color: var(--color-neutral-700);
        max-width: 130px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 360px) {
    .stat-strip__grid {
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .stat-item {
        padding: 12px 8px 14px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
    .stat-item__number {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
    }
    .stat-item__label {
        font-size: 0.60rem;
    }
}

/* Editorial Parallax Frame */
.parallax-frame {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.parallax-img {
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.15s cubic-bezier(0, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Staggered Scroll Reveal System */
.reveal-stagger {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: opacity 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    transition-delay: calc(var(--stagger-index, 1) * 110ms);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   4. INSTITUTIONAL HERITAGE & LEADERSHIP HIERARCHY (CONCEPT 1)
   - Tier 1: Supreme Memorial Monument honoring Founder Late Rehana Rehman
   - Tier 2: The Torchbearers (Manager & Principal Suite)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-heritage-monument {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0 0 var(--space-20) 0;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.heritage-monument-body {
    padding-top: var(--space-8);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   TIER 1: THE SUPREME FOUNDER MONUMENT (FULL-WIDTH GRAND FEATURE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.founder-grand-monument {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 18% 35%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
                linear-gradient(145deg, #071526 0%, #0F2744 55%, #182A4A 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-2xl, 24px);
    border: 2px solid #D4A017;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.25), 0 0 35px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
    padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-12);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-16);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.founder-grand-monument::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #92400E 0%, #D4A017 35%, #FDE68A 70%, #D4A017 100%);
    z-index: 5;
}

.founder-grand-monument:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.3), 0 0 45px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.28);
}

.founder-grand-monument__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
    align-items: center;
}

/* Grand Portrait Frame */
.founder-grand-monument__portrait-col {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.monument-portrait-frame {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.monument-portrait-frame__glass {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 3px solid #D4A017;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), inset 0 0 20px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
    background: #0B192C;
}

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

.founder-grand-monument:hover .monument-portrait-frame__img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.monument-portrait-frame__vignette {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 21, 38, 0.85) 0%, rgba(7, 21, 38, 0.15) 50%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.monument-portrait-frame__ribbon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #B45309 0%, #78350F 100%);
    color: #FEF3C7;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid #F59E0B;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    z-index: 4;
}

.monument-ribbon-icon {
    color: #FDE68A;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

/* Plaque Beneath Portrait */
.monument-portrait-frame__plaque {
    margin-top: var(--space-4);
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.18) 0%, rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.06) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.monument-plaque-tag {
    color: #FDE68A;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.monument-plaque-name {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.monument-plaque-sub {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Content Column */
.founder-grand-monument__content-col {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.monument-eyebrow {
    color: #FDE68A;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.monument-eyebrow__star {
    color: #D4A017;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.monument-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

/* Calligraphy Quote Block */
.monument-quote {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-left: 4px solid #D4A017;
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    position: relative;
}

.monument-quote__mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.monument-quote__text {
    color: #FEF3C7;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
}

.monument-quote__author {
    color: #D4A017;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: right;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

/* Memorial Narrative */
.monument-narrative {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.monument-narrative p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.monument-narrative strong {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Badges */
.monument-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}

.monument-pill-badge {
    background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.35);
    color: #FEF3C7;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.monument-pill-dot {
    color: #D4A017;
}

/* Action Area */
.monument-action {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.monument-session-tag {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   TIER 2: THE TORCHBEARERS (LIVING ADMINISTRATION SUITE)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.living-leadership-suite {
    position: relative;
}

.living-leadership-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-8);
}

.steward-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 16px);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.06);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    position: relative;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.steward-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.12);
}

.steward-card--manager::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1E40AF 0%, #3B82F6 100%);
    z-index: 5;
}

.steward-card--principal::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0F2744 0%, #334155 100%);
    z-index: 5;
}

.steward-card--manager:hover {
    border-color: #3B82F6;
}

.steward-card--principal:hover {
    border-color: #0F2744;
}

/* Steward Photo Column */
.steward-card__photo-col {
    position: relative;
}

.steward-card__photo-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 300px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0F2744;
}

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

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

.steward-card__photo-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.75) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.steward-card__badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-4);
    left: var(--space-4);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    z-index: 4;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.steward-card__badge--manager {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E40AF 0%, #1E3A8A 100%);
    color: #EFF6FF;
    border: 1px solid #60A5FA;
}

.steward-card__badge--principal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2744 0%, #1E293B 100%);
    color: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #94A3B8;
}

/* Steward Content Column */
.steward-card__content-col {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.steward-card__header {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.steward-card__eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.steward-card__eyebrow--manager {
    color: #1E40AF;
}

.steward-card__eyebrow--principal {
    color: var(--color-primary, #0F2744);
}

.steward-card__name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-neutral-900);
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.steward-card__relation {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-neutral-500);
    margin: 0;
}

.steward-card__quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.55;
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4);
    border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.steward-card__quote--manager {
    background: #EFF6FF;
    color: #1E3A8A;
    border-left: 3px solid #3B82F6;
}

.steward-card__quote--principal {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    color: #0F2744;
    border-left: 3px solid #0F2744;
}

.steward-card__desc {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.steward-card__tags {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.steward-tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: #475569;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.steward-card__action {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--space-3);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.w-100 {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
    .founder-grand-monument__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-8);
        text-align: center;
    }

    .founder-grand-monument__portrait-col {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .monument-quote__author {
        text-align: center;
    }

    .monument-badges {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .monument-action {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .living-leadership-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
    .founder-grand-monument {
        padding: var(--space-6);
    }

    .steward-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .steward-card__photo-wrap {
        height: 260px;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .steward-card__content-col {
        padding: var(--space-5);
    }
}

/* ---------- Academic Wings (Tiers) ---------- */
.section-wings {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.wings-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
}

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

.wing-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 18px);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08), 0 4px 10px -2px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
}

.wing-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 45px -12px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
    border-color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.45);
}

.wing-card__media {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0F2744;
}

.wing-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.wing-card:hover .wing-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.wing-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 21, 38, 0.1) 0%, rgba(7, 21, 38, 0.55) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.wing-card__pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-4);
    left: var(--space-4);
    background: rgba(7, 21, 38, 0.82);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #F5D061;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    z-index: 2;
}

.wing-card__header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091B30 0%, #0F2744 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3px solid #D4A017;
}

.wing-card__stage-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: #D4A017;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.wing-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.wing-card__body {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.wing-card__desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.wing-card__streams {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.wing-stream-badge {
    background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.06);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.12);
}

.wing-card__points {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-6) 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.wing-card__point {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-neutral-700);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.wing-card__point-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.14);
    color: #B45309;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 1px;
}

.wing-card__point-icon svg {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    stroke: currentColor;
}

.wing-card__footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: var(--space-4);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-100);
}

.wing-card__footer .btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.wing-card__footer .btn:hover .btn__arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.wing-card__footer .btn__arrow {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ---------- News & Events Split on Homepage ---------- */
.section-updates {
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

.updates-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-12);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .updates-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
        gap: var(--space-12);
    }
}

/* News Cards */
.news-feed {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .news-feed {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-6);
    }
}

.news-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 18px);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.12);
    border-color: #D4A017;
}

.news-card__img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-neutral-200);
    position: relative;
}

.news-card__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.news-card__content {
    padding: var(--space-5);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card__meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-neutral-500);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.news-card__category {
    background: var(--color-neutral-100);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-semibold);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

.news-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-neutral-900);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

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

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

.news-card__excerpt {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Event Cards */
.event-feed {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-4);
}

.event-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.event-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.event-card__date-badge {
    width: 60px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-neutral-100);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.event-card__date-month {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.event-card__date-day {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    line-height: 1;
}

.event-card__details {
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.event-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-neutral-900);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-1) 0;
}

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

.event-card__title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.event-card__meta {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-neutral-500);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.event-card__meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
}

/* ---------- Gallery Teaser Grid ---------- */
.section-gallery-teaser {
    background-color: #091B30;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091B30 0%, #0F2744 100%);
    color: var(--color-neutral-100);
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

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

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-6);
    }
}

/* Gallery Showcase Carousel Controls & Track */
.gallery-nav-controls {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-2);
}

.gallery-nav-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-nav-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.gallery-nav-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.35;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

.gallery-track-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-showcase-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-5);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    padding: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-4) 0;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}

.gallery-showcase-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.showcase-card {
    flex: 0 0 280px;
    scroll-snap-align: start;
    scroll-snap-stop: normal;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .showcase-card {
        flex: 0 0 340px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .showcase-card {
        flex: 0 0 380px;
    }
}

.gallery-thumb {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: var(--color-neutral-800);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.gallery-thumb img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.gallery-thumb:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-thumb__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.9) 0%, transparent 60%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: var(--space-4);
    opacity: 0.9;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.gallery-thumb:hover .gallery-thumb__overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-thumb__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
}

.gallery-thumb__count {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

/* ---------- 12. Admissions Process Roadmap (4 Steps) ---------- */
.section-admissions-steps {
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.admissions-steps-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
    margin-top: var(--space-10);
    position: relative;
}

.admission-step-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-6);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.admission-step-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary), var(--color-accent));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.admission-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.1);
    border-color: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.2);
}

.admission-step-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.admission-step-card__num {
    position: absolute;
    top: var(--space-4);
    right: var(--space-5);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-neutral-200);
    line-height: 1;
    user-select: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.admission-step-card:hover .admission-step-card__num {
    color: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
}

.admission-step-card__icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.06);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.admission-step-card:hover .admission-step-card__icon {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.admission-step-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-neutral-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.admission-step-card__desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.admission-step-card__badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.05);
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    align-self: flex-start;
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08);
}

.admissions-steps-cta {
    margin-top: var(--space-12);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-6);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.04);
}

.admissions-steps-cta__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-neutral-900);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-1);
}

.admissions-steps-cta__text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    margin: 0;
}

.admissions-steps-cta__actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .admissions-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-5);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .section-admissions-steps {
        padding: var(--space-14) 0;
    }

    .admissions-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-4);
    }

    .admissions-steps-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        padding: var(--space-6);
    }

    .admissions-steps-cta__actions {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .admissions-steps-cta__actions .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
}

/* ---------- CTA Banner (Admissions / Inquire) ---------- */
.section-cta-banner {
    background-color: #0F2744;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F2744 0%, #091B30 100%);
    color: var(--color-neutral-100);
    padding: var(--space-16) 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
}

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

.cta-banner__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.cta-banner__text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: var(--color-neutral-300);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
}

/* ---------- Page Hero (Inner Pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 88% 25%, rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.22) 0%, transparent 48%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(15, 45, 82, 0.65) 0%, transparent 55%),
                linear-gradient(135deg, #051324 0%, #0A2540 55%, #0e3057 100%);
    color: var(--color-neutral-100);
    padding: clamp(44px, 5.5vw, 68px) 0 clamp(38px, 5vw, 58px);
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
    border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-light) 50%, rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.25)) 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 26px 26px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.75;
}

.page-hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -25px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: clamp(260px, 30vw, 420px);
    height: clamp(260px, 30vw, 420px);
    background-image: url('../img/logo-dark.png');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: contain;
    opacity: 0.06;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: invert(1) brightness(1.8) drop-shadow(0 0 20px rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.35));
}

.page-hero__inner {
    max-width: 920px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    animation: pageHeroFadeIn 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

@keyframes pageHeroFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Integrated Hero Breadcrumbs */
.page-hero__breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
}

.page-hero__breadcrumb a {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.18s ease;
}

.page-hero__breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.page-hero__breadcrumb .sep {
    color: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.page-hero__breadcrumb .is-active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.page-hero__eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.13em;
    color: #F5E7B2;
    background: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.45);
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.page-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3) 0;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.page-hero__divider {
    width: 72px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-light) 60%, transparent);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.page-hero__desc {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.14rem);
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 820px;
}

/* ---------- CMS Generic Page Layout ---------- */
.page-content-wrapper {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: clamp(52px, 6vw, 76px) 0 clamp(64px, 8vw, 96px);
}

.page-layout-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-10);
    align-items: start;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .page-layout-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 2.5fr 1fr;
    }
}

.prose {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: var(--space-10) var(--space-12);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--color-neutral-800);
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .prose {
        padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
    }
}

.prose h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-top: var(--space-8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.35);
}

.prose h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-neutral-900);
    margin-top: var(--space-6);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}

.prose p {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.prose ul,
.prose ol {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
    padding-left: var(--space-6);
}

.prose li {
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.prose img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    margin: var(--space-6) 0;
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* Sidebar Navigation */
.page-sidebar {
    position: sticky;
    top: 90px;
    align-self: start;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

.sidebar-widget {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: var(--space-6);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
}

.sidebar-widget__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.sidebar-menu {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 6px;
}

.sidebar-menu__link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--color-neutral-700);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.sidebar-menu__link:hover {
    background-color: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.sidebar-menu__link.is-active {
    background-color: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* ---------- Dedicated Leadership & Founder Spotlight Cards for Sub-Pages ---------- */
.leader-page-hero-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.45);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 38px);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.leader-page-hero-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-light));
}

.leader-page-hero-card__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
    gap: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
    align-items: center;
}

.leader-page-hero-card__portrait {
    position: relative;
    width: 240px;
    height: 300px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.16);
    border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.leader-page-hero-card__portrait img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
}

.leader-page-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 10px;
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.45);
}

.leader-page-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.leader-page-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.leader-page-creds {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.leader-page-tagline {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-neutral-800);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Grand Founder Memorial Spotlight Card */
.founder-spotlight-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #051324 0%, #0A2540 55%, #10335c 100%) !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.65) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.22);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.founder-spotlight-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C8A96E 0%, #F5E7B2 50%, #C8A96E 100%);
}

.founder-spotlight-card__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    gap: clamp(26px, 4vw, 44px);
    align-items: center;
}

.founder-spotlight-card__portrait {
    position: relative;
    width: 280px;
    height: 350px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55), 0 0 0 6px rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.22);
    border: 3px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.9);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.founder-spotlight-card__portrait img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    filter: contrast(1.04);
}

.founder-spotlight-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    color: #F5E7B2;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1.5px solid #C8A96E;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.founder-spotlight-card h2,
.founder-spotlight-card h3,
.founder-spotlight-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.2vw, 2.9rem) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    margin: 8px 0 6px 0 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
}

.founder-spotlight-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em !important;
    color: #F5E7B2 !important;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 4px !important;
}

.founder-spotlight-creds {
    font-size: 0.96rem !important;
    color: #E5C384 !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.founder-spotlight-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    font-style: italic !important;
    color: #F8FAFC !important;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    margin: 0 0 22px 0 !important;
    padding-left: 20px !important;
    border-left: 3.5px solid var(--color-accent) !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    background: transparent !important;
}

.founder-spotlight-chips {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}

.founder-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.45);
    color: #F8FAFC;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Dedicated Affiliation & Board Recognition Spotlight Card */
.affiliation-spotlight-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #051324 0%, #0A2540 55%, #10335c 100%) !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.65) !important;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(26px, 3.8vw, 40px);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.22);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.affiliation-spotlight-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C8A96E 0%, #F5E7B2 50%, #C8A96E 100%);
}

.affiliation-spotlight-card__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
    gap: clamp(22px, 3.5vw, 36px);
    align-items: center;
}

.affiliation-seal-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.15) 0%, rgba(7, 23, 43, 0.85) 100%);
    border: 2px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.7);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 24px 18px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 0 4px rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.12);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.affiliation-seal-box__code {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, serif);
    color: #F5E7B2;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin: 6px 0 4px 0;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.affiliation-seal-box__label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: #C8A96E;
}

.affiliation-seal-box__tag {
    margin-top: 10px;
    background: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.55);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .leader-page-hero-card__grid,
    .founder-spotlight-card__grid,
    .affiliation-spotlight-card__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
        justify-items: center;
    }
    .leader-page-hero-card__portrait {
        width: 200px;
        height: 250px;
    }
    .founder-spotlight-card__portrait {
        width: 230px;
        height: 290px;
    }
    .founder-spotlight-creds {
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .founder-spotlight-quote {
        border-left: none !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        border-top: 2px solid var(--color-accent) !important;
        padding-top: var(--space-3) !important;
    }
    .founder-spotlight-chips {
        justify-content: center;
    }
}


/* ---------- Forms Layout (Admissions, Alumni, Contact) ---------- */
.form-container-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .form-container-card {
        padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
        border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .form-container-card {
        padding: var(--space-12);
    }
}

.form-grid-2 {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-5);
}

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

/* Success Confirmation Card */
.success-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: var(--space-12) var(--space-6);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: var(--space-12) auto;
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.success-icon-wrap {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(46, 125, 50, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-success);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto var(--space-6) auto;
}

.success-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
}

/* Video Responsive Embed */
.video-responsive {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    /* 16:9 */
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: #000;
}

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

/* ---------- Lightbox Modal ---------- */
.lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.92);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--space-4);
}

.lightbox-modal.is-open {
    display: flex;
}

.lightbox-modal__img {
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 85vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.lightbox-modal__close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: none;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-modal__close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.lightbox-modal__caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* ---------- Video Lightbox Modal Component ---------- */
.video-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 10000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: var(--space-4);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease-out;
}

.video-lightbox.is-open {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
}

.video-lightbox__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(6, 17, 33, 0.94);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.video-lightbox__dialog {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 960px;
    background: #07172B;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.35);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 45px rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.18);
    animation: videoLightboxZoom 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

@keyframes videoLightboxZoom {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: scale(0.92) translateY(12px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
    }
}

.video-lightbox__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    background: #091F38;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.2);
    gap: 16px;
}

.video-lightbox__badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #07172B;
    background: #C8A96E;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-lightbox__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    flex: 1;
}

.video-lightbox__close {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.video-lightbox__close:hover {
    background: #C8A96E;
    color: #07172B;
    border-color: #C8A96E;
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.video-lightbox__player {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 56.25%;
    height: 0;
    background: #000000;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.video-lightbox__footer {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    background: #07172B;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.video-lightbox__desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Video Gallery Trigger Cards */
.video-card-hover {
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.video-card-hover:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.14);
    border-color: #C8A96E !important;
}

.video-card-hover:hover .video-play-btn {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 10px rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.35) !important;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE PREMIUM REDESIGN SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. Cinematic Fixed-Background Parallax Section ---------- */
.cinematic-fixed-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #061527;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-image: url('../img/hero-placeholder.png');
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .cinematic-fixed-section {
        background-attachment: scroll;
        background-position: center;
    }
}

.cinematic-fixed-section__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg,
            rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.94) 0%,
            rgba(9, 27, 48, 0.90) 50%,
            rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.88) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.cinematic-fixed-section__content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.mission-vision-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-12);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .mission-vision-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-10);
    }
}

.mission-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    padding: var(--space-8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.mission-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-light);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.mission-card__label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}

.mission-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-4) 0;
}

.mission-card__text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

.values-pillars-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

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

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

.value-pillar-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: var(--space-6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), background var(--transition-normal);
}

.value-pillar-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.value-pillar-card__icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    background: rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.18);
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 81, 0.35);
}

.value-pillar-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
}

.value-pillar-card__desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: #94A3B8;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 2. Academic Achievers & Toppers Section (Multi-Year Hall of Fame) ---------- */
.section-achievers {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
    position: relative;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

/* Multi-Year Interactive Session Switcher */
.toppers-year-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-10);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topper-tab-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full, 9999px);
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-neutral-300);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-neutral-700);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.topper-tab-btn:hover {
    border-color: #D4A017;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.08);
}

.topper-tab-btn.is-active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091B30 0%, #0F2744 100%);
    border-color: #D4A017;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.2), 0 0 0 1px #D4A017;
}

.topper-tab-bullet {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-neutral-400);
    transition: background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.topper-tab-btn.is-active .topper-tab-bullet {
    background: #F5D061;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #F5D061;
}

.topper-tab-badge {
    background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.2);
    color: #D4A017;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
}

.topper-tab-btn.is-active .topper-tab-badge {
    background: #D4A017;
    color: #071526;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Session Tab Panes */
.topper-session-pane {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.topper-session-pane.is-active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.achievers-pane-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-8);
}

/* Carousel Wrapper */
.toppers-carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 4px;
}

.toppers-carousel__viewport {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 8px 4px 16px 4px;
}

.toppers-carousel__track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Responsive Slide Widths */
.toppers-carousel__slide {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (min-width: 600px) {
    .toppers-carousel__slide {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 960px) {
    .toppers-carousel__slide {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 2 * 24px) / 3);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .toppers-carousel__slide {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 3 * 24px) / 4);
    }
}

.toppers-carousel__slide .topper-card {
    height: 100%;
    margin: 0;
}


/* Pagination Dots Indicator */
.toppers-carousel__pagination {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-5) 0;
}

.topper-dot {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-neutral-300);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.topper-dot:hover {
    background: #D4A017;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.topper-dot.is-active {
    width: 28px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5D061 0%, #D4A017 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.4);
}

/* Individual Topper Card */
.topper-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl, 20px);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.topper-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.14);
    border-color: #D4A017;
}

/* Lead Champion Card Modifier */
.topper-card--lead {
    border-color: #D4A017;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.16), 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.3);
}

.topper-card--lead::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F5D061 0%, #D4A017 100%);
    z-index: 3;
}

.topper-card--lead:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.18), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.32);
    border-color: #D4A017;
}

/* Card Media Header - Prominently Enlarged */
.topper-card__media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 260px;
    background: #091B30;
    overflow: hidden;
}

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

.topper-card:hover .topper-card__img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.topper-card__avatar-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #091B30 0%, #0F2744 100%);
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.topper-card__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 40%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(9, 27, 48, 0.72) 0%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating Badges on Top of Image */
.topper-card__badges {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.topper-rank-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.topper-rank-pill--gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F5D061 0%, #D4A017 100%);
    color: #071526;
    font-weight: 800;
    border: 1px solid #FFE680;
}

.topper-rank-pill--silver {
    background: rgba(241, 245, 249, 0.95);
    color: #0F2744;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
}

.topper-rank-pill--bronze {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #CD7F32 0%, #A0522D 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.topper-rank-pill--navy {
    background: rgba(15, 39, 68, 0.88);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.topper-score-pill {
    background: rgba(9, 27, 48, 0.92);
    color: #F5D061;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(245, 208, 97, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Card Body Content */
.topper-card__body {
    padding: var(--space-5);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.topper-card__class {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #64748B;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.topper-card__name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F2744;
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.topper-card__exam {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-4) 0;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.topper-card__highlight {
    margin-top: auto;
    background: rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 160, 23, 0.25);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md, 8px);
    padding: 9px 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
    color: #0F2744;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.topper-card__highlight svg {
    color: #D4A017;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Certified Footer Bar */
.toppers-certified-bar {
    margin-top: var(--space-2);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg, 12px);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.toppers-certified-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-neutral-700);
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- 3. Facilities & Learning Environment Section ---------- */
.section-facilities {
    background-color: var(--color-neutral-100);
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

.facilities-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-6);
}

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

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

.facility-card {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.facility-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.facility-card__img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--color-neutral-300);
}

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

.facility-card:hover .facility-card__img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.facility-card__tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(9, 27, 48, 0.88);
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.facility-card__body {
    padding: var(--space-6);
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.facility-card__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-neutral-900);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-2) 0;
}

.facility-card__desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- 4. Life at St. Mary / Editorial Events Section ---------- */
.section-events-editorial {
    background-color: var(--color-surface);
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
}

.events-editorial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-8);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .events-editorial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-10);
    }
}

.featured-event-hero {
    background: var(--color-surface);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.featured-event-hero:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.featured-event-hero__img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 280px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--color-neutral-800);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .featured-event-hero__img-wrap {
        height: 320px;
    }
}

.featured-event-hero__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.featured-event-hero:hover .featured-event-hero__img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.featured-event-hero__date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 8px 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.featured-event-hero__content {
    padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-8);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.featured-event-hero__title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-neutral-900);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-3) 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

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

.featured-event-hero__title a:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.featured-event-hero__excerpt {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

/* Secondary fixed-background admissions banner */
.section-cta-banner {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #061527;
    background-image: url('../img/hero-placeholder.png');
    background-attachment: fixed;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .section-cta-banner {
        background-attachment: scroll;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACCREDITATION & BOARD TRUST STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.accreditation-trust-strip {
    margin: var(--space-4) auto var(--space-10);
    padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-6);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95), rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95));
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.35);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
}

.accreditation-trust-strip__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-6);
    align-items: center;
}

.accreditation-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-3);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.accreditation-item-link {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.accreditation-item-link:hover {
    background: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.09);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.accreditation-item-link:hover .accreditation-item__title {
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
}

.accreditation-item-link:hover .accreditation-item__icon {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #07172B;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.accreditation-item:not(:last-child) {
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.accreditation-item__icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.accreditation-item__title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: var(--font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
}

.accreditation-item__desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .accreditation-trust-strip__grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-3);
    }
    .accreditation-item:not(:last-child) {
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
        padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PARENT & ALUMNI VOICES (TESTIMONIALS SECTION)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-testimonials {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: var(--space-24) 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-200);
}

.testimonials-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-8);
    margin-top: var(--space-10);
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: var(--space-8);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-light));
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.5);
}

.testimonial-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.testimonial-card__header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}

.testimonial-card__stars {
    color: #F59E0B;
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.testimonial-card__tag {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.testimonial-card__quote {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--color-neutral-700);
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-6) 0;
    position: relative;
    font-style: italic;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-card__author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: var(--space-4);
    padding-top: var(--space-5);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-neutral-100);
}

.testimonial-card__avatar {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent-light);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-card__avatar-placeholder {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 2px solid var(--color-accent-light);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-card__name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-neutral-900);
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.testimonial-card__role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-neutral-500);
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: var(--space-6);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: var(--space-5);
    }
    .testimonial-card {
        padding: var(--space-6);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIFIED CAMPUS BULLETIN & EVENTS HUB (TABBED SYSTEM)
   ========================================================================== */
.section-bulletin-hub {
    background: #F8FAFC;
    padding: var(--space-20) 0;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.bulletin-tabs-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-10);
}

.bulletin-tabs-nav {
    display: inline-flex;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 6px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    gap: 6px;
}

.bulletin-tab-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.bulletin-tab-btn svg {
    color: var(--color-neutral-400);
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.bulletin-tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.bulletin-tab-btn:hover svg {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.bulletin-tab-btn.is-active {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.22);
}

.bulletin-tab-btn.is-active svg {
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.bulletin-tab-badge {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 9px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-neutral-700);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.bulletin-tab-btn.is-active .bulletin-tab-badge {
    background: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.25);
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.bulletin-pane {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.35s ease;
}

.bulletin-pane.is-active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.bulletin-pane-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-8);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: var(--space-3);
}

.bulletin-pane-hint {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .bulletin-tabs-wrapper {
        margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8);
        padding: 0 var(--space-2);
    }
    .bulletin-tabs-nav {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
        border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
        padding: 6px;
    }
    .bulletin-tab-btn {
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 10px 14px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Inner Sub-Pages Premium Aesthetic & Micro-Interactions System
   ========================================================================== */

/* Page content smooth entrance */
.page-content-wrapper {
    animation: subpageFadeIn 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
}

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

/* Admissions Step Cards Hover */
.admission-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Contact Info Cards Hover */
.contact-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.09) !important;
    border-color: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.5) !important;
}

/* Event List Card Items Hover */
.event-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.10) !important;
    border-left-color: var(--color-accent-light) !important;
}

.event-card-item:hover h2 a {
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

/* News List Card Items Hover */
.news-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.10) !important;
    border-color: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.5) !important;
}

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

.news-card-item:hover h2 a {
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

/* Album Card Items Hover */
.album-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.10) !important;
    border-color: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.5) !important;
}

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

.album-card-item:hover h2 {
    color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

/* Gallery Thumbnails Hover */
.gallery-thumb:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.14) !important;
    border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

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

.gallery-thumb:hover .gallery-thumb__overlay {
    opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* Form Controls Focus Elevation */
.form-container-card input[type="text"]:focus,
.form-container-card input[type="email"]:focus,
.form-container-card input[type="tel"]:focus,
.form-container-card select:focus,
.form-container-card textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.22) !important;
    outline: none !important;
}

/* Table Row Hover */
table.table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.95);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Elevated Prose Styling for CMS & Institutional Subpages
   ========================================================================== */
.prose table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: separate;
    border-spacing: 0;
    margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8) 0;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.4);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.prose table thead tr,
.prose table tr:first-child th {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061527 0%, #0A2540 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.prose table th {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.prose table td {
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-neutral-800);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    transition: background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.prose table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background-color: #F8FAFC;
}

.prose table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.07);
}

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

/* Prose Feature Grid & Cards */
.prose-feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
    margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8) 0;
}

.prose-feature-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.35);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.prose-feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent), var(--color-accent-light));
    opacity: 0.7;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, height 0.2s ease;
}

.prose-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.10);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.prose-feature-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
    height: 4px;
}

.prose-card-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.12);
    color: var(--color-accent-dark);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.prose-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.prose-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-neutral-600);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Callout Box */
.prose-callout {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.03) 0%, rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.08) 100%);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    margin: var(--space-6) 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.2);
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.2);
}

.prose-callout h3,
.prose-callout h4 {
    margin-top: 0;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Stat Strip for Subpages */
.prose-stat-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin: var(--space-6) 0 var(--space-8) 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .prose-stat-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .prose-stat-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 10px;
    }
}

.prose-stat-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061527 0%, #0A2540 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 10px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-width: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.prose-stat-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    max-width: 100%;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.prose-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.70rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    max-width: 100%;
    word-break: break-word;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Campus Facilities Photo Showcase System
   ========================================================================== */
.facility-showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 26px;
    margin: 32px 0 44px 0;
}

.facility-photo-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.45);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.facility-photo-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.facility-photo-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0A2540;
}

.facility-photo-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.facility-photo-card:hover .facility-photo-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.facility-tag-pill {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.90);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: #F5E7B2;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.facility-card-content {
    padding: 24px;
    flex-grow: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.facility-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.facility-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.90rem;
    color: var(--color-neutral-700);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
}

.facility-specs-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
}

.facility-spec-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.9);
}

/* Grand Building Hero Showcase */
.campus-hero-showcase {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.5);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.09);
    margin: 32px 0 44px 0;
}

.campus-hero-showcase__img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 380px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0A2540;
}

.campus-hero-showcase__img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.campus-hero-showcase:hover .campus-hero-showcase__img img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.campus-hero-showcase__overlay {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.94) 0%, rgba(6, 21, 39, 0.6) 60%, transparent 100%);
    padding: 28px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.campus-hero-showcase__body {
    padding: 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .campus-hero-showcase__img {
        height: 250px;
    }
    .facility-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* Safety, Hygiene & Student Wellness Grid */
.facility-safety-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}

.facility-safety-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.4);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}

.facility-safety-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
    border-color: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.8);
}

.facility-fleet-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .facility-safety-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .facility-fleet-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==============================================================================
   INTERACTIVE & MODULAR COMPONENTS (Admissions, Events, Downloads, Contact)
   ============================================================================== */

/* Modern Event Split Card */
.modern-event-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.04);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
    position: relative;
}

.modern-event-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.09);
    border-color: rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.6);
}

.modern-event-card__media {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0A2540;
    min-height: 200px;
}

.modern-event-card__media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modern-event-card:hover .modern-event-card__media img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.modern-event-card__date-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    width: 62px;
    padding: 6px 0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(7, 23, 43, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(200, 169, 110, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    z-index: 2;
}

.modern-event-card__body {
    padding: 24px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .modern-event-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .modern-event-card__media {
        height: 200px;
    }
}

/* Modern FAQ Accordion */
.modern-faq-item {
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.modern-faq-item[open] {
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.05);
}

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

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

.modern-faq-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modern-faq-item[open] .modern-faq-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    background: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.modern-faq-content {
    padding: 0 22px 20px 22px;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
    margin-top: -4px;
    padding-top: 14px;
}

/* Live Search Filter Box */
.live-search-box {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 420px;
    width: 100%;
}

.live-search-input {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 10px 16px 10px 42px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.live-search-input:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.1);
}

.live-search-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: #94A3B8;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Step Progress Indicator (Enquiry Form) */
.form-step-indicator {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    position: relative;
}

.form-step-indicator::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    left: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    height: 3px;
    background: #E2E8F0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.form-step-point {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    cursor: default;
}

.form-step-circle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #64748B;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.form-step-point.is-active .form-step-circle {
    background: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent-light);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.25);
}

.form-step-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748B;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.form-step-point.is-active .form-step-label {
    color: var(--color-primary);
}