* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
:focus,
:active {
  box-shadow: none !important;
}
:root {
  --cyan: #109cb5;
  --cyan-dark: #0d7f94;
  --cyan-glow: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.35);
  --navy: #003664;
  --navy-dark: #001f3d;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --ink: #0a0a0a;
  --mist: #f2f8fa;
  --success: #1fa672;
  --danger: #e0473c;
  --amber: #f0a500;
}
[data-theme="dark"] {
  --white: #0e161d;
  --mist: #121c25;
  --ink: #eef6f8;
}
* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--cyan);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}
body {
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition:
    background 0.35s ease,
    color 0.35s ease;
}
.brand-name,
h1,
h2,
h3 {
  font-family: "Baloo 2", sans-serif;
}
a {
  text-decoration: none;
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-14px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
.anim-in {
  animation: fadeInDown 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.3, 1) both;
}

/* ===== Scroll progress ===== */
.scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--cyan), var(--amber), var(--navy));
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: gradientMove 4s linear infinite;
  z-index: 2000;
  transition: width 0.1s ease;
}
@keyframes gradientMove {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 0;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 200% 0;
  }
}

.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 30px rgba(0, 54, 100, 0.12);
}

/* ===== TOP UTILITY BAR (glass) ===== */
.topbar {
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--navy-dark),
    #012548 60%,
    var(--navy-dark)
  );
  color: #dceef3;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}
.topbar::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 15% 50%,
      rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.35),
      transparent 55%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 85% 50%,
      rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.25),
      transparent 55%
    );
}
.topbar-inner {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 6px 20px;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.topbar-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.topbar-contact-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #a9d9e3;
}
.topbar-contact-chip i {
  color: var(--amber);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.topbar-contact-chip .phone-num {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.topbar-contact-chip a.phone-num {
  color: #fff;
  transition: color 0.25s;
}
.topbar-contact-chip a.phone-num:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}

.ticker-wrap {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #000 6%,
    #000 94%,
    transparent
  );
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #000 6%,
    #000 94%,
    transparent
  );
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: scrollTicker 24s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-wrap:hover .ticker-track {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.ticker-track span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.tag {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.tag.admission {
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.2);
  color: #5fd3e6;
}
.tag.event {
  background: rgba(240, 165, 0, 0.2);
  color: #ffd166;
}
.tag.result {
  background: rgba(31, 166, 114, 0.2);
  color: #7fe8bd;
}
@keyframes scrollTicker {
  0% {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

.topbar-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.lang-toggle {
  display: flex;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 2px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.lang-toggle button {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  color: #cfe9ef;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.lang-toggle button.active {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #fff;
}
.theme-toggle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #dceef3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.theme-toggle:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(20deg);
}
.topbar-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.topbar-social a {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #dceef3;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.topbar-social a:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ===== MIDDLE HEADER (glass sticky) ===== */
.middle-header {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--white) 92%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  padding: 14px 0;
  transition:
    padding 0.3s ease,
    background 0.35s ease;
}
.middle-inner {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}
.medallion {
  position: relative;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.medallion img {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--cyan);
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition:
    width 0.3s ease,
    height 0.3s ease;
}
.medallion::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1.5px dashed var(--cyan);
  opacity: 0.5;
  animation: spinSlow 14s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spinSlow {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}
.brand-text .brand-name {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.15;
  transition: font-size 0.3s ease;
}
.brand-text .brand-name span {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.brand-text .tagline {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #5b7b8c;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.brand-text .tagline b {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Mobile - Hide tagline on small screens */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .brand-text .tagline {
    display: none;
  }
}

.middle-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}

/* Hide desktop actions on mobile */
.middle-actions .desktop-only {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .middle-actions .desktop-only {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

.icon-btn {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.25s;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.icon-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.icon-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  background: var(--danger);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.portal-menu {
  min-width: 300px;
  padding: 10px;
}
.portal-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.portal-tabs button {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 6px 4px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.2s;
}
.portal-tabs button.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.portal-pane input {
  width: 100%;
  border: 1px solid #dfe9ee;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px 10px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.portal-pane button.login-btn {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.tour-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--cyan);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.tour-btn i {
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.tour-btn:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #fff;
}
.tour-btn:hover i {
  color: #fff;
}

.admission-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--navy));
  color: #fff !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--cyan-glow);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition:
    transform 0.15s ease,
    box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.admission-cta:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px var(--cyan-glow);
  color: #fff !important;
}
.admission-cta .pulse-dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
}
.admission-cta .pulse-dot::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  animation: pulseRing 1.6s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes pulseRing {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* Mobile Admission CTA */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .admission-cta {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .admission-cta .long {
    display: none;
  }
}

.clock-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: var(--mist);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 54, 100, 0.12);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 5px 14px 5px 6px;
}
.clock-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cyan), var(--navy));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  animation: tick 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes tick {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.08);
  }
}
.clock-text {
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.clock-time {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: monospace;
}
.clock-status {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.menu-burger {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: none;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* Mobile clock chip small */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .clock-chip {
    padding: 4px 10px 4px 4px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .clock-icon {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .clock-time {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .clock-status {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
  }
  .clock-status span {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM BADGES STRIP - Mobile Optimized
   ============================================================ */
.nv-badge-strip {
  background: var(--mist);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 54, 100, 0.08);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 54, 100, 0.08);
  padding: 6px 0;
  transition:
    background 0.35s ease,
    opacity 0.3s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nv-badge-container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
}

.nv-premium-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nv-premium-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 6px 14px 6px 8px;
  position: relative;
  cursor: default;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  border-radius: 60px;
  background: transparent;
}

.nv-premium-badge::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    #109cb5,
    #043860,
    transparent
  );
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
  border-radius: 10px;
}

.nv-premium-badge:hover::after {
  width: 75%;
}

.nv-premium-badge:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.nv-badge-icon-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  min-width: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.07);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.nv-badge-icon-wrap i {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: #109cb5;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.nv-badge-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -3px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-top-color: #109cb5;
  border-right-color: #043860;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.nv-premium-badge:hover .nv-badge-ring {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: nv-ring-spin 1.2s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes nv-ring-spin {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.nv-premium-badge:hover .nv-badge-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.15),
    rgba(4, 56, 96, 0.06)
  );
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.nv-premium-badge:hover .nv-badge-icon-wrap i {
  color: #043860;
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-6deg);
}

.nv-badge-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.nv-badge-title {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #043860;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nv-premium-badge:hover .nv-badge-title {
  color: #109cb5;
}

.nv-badge-sub {
  font-size: 9px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #109cb5;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  opacity: 0.75;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nv-premium-badge:hover .nv-badge-sub {
  opacity: 1;
  color: #043860;
}

.nv-premium-badge:not(:last-child)::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -15px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 1.5px;
  height: 28px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.2),
    transparent
  );
  border-radius: 10px;
}

/* Mobile Badges - Small & Single Line */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nv-premium-badges {
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .nv-premium-badge {
    padding: 3px 8px 3px 4px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .nv-badge-title {
    font-size: 8px;
  }
  .nv-badge-sub {
    font-size: 6px;
  }
  .nv-badge-icon-wrap {
    width: 26px;
    height: 26px;
    min-width: 26px;
  }
  .nv-badge-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .nv-premium-badge:not(:last-child)::before {
    right: -7px;
    height: 16px;
  }
  .nv-badge-ring {
    inset: -2px;
    border-width: 1.5px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .nv-premium-badges {
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    overflow-x: auto;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding: 2px 0;
  }
  .nv-premium-badge {
    padding: 2px 6px 2px 3px;
    gap: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .nv-badge-title {
    font-size: 7px;
  }
  .nv-badge-sub {
    font-size: 5px;
  }
  .nv-badge-icon-wrap {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    min-width: 22px;
  }
  .nv-badge-icon-wrap i {
    font-size: 9px;
  }
  .nv-premium-badge:not(:last-child)::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .nv-badge-ring {
    display: none;
  }
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nv-badge-strip {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nv-badge-title {
  color: #dceef3;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nv-premium-badge:hover .nv-badge-title {
  color: #109cb5;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nv-badge-sub {
  color: #109cb5;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nv-premium-badge:hover .nv-badge-sub {
  color: #5bc0d9;
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nv-badge-icon-wrap {
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.12);
}

[data-theme="dark"] .nv-premium-badge:hover .nv-badge-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.2),
    rgba(4, 56, 96, 0.08)
  );
}

.site-header.shrink .nv-badge-strip {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  pointer-events: none;
  padding: 0;
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 0;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
/* ============ mega menu============== */
.mega-nav {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-dark));
}
.mega-nav .navbar-nav {
  gap: 0;
}
.mega-nav .nav-item {
  position: relative;
}
.mega-nav .nav-link {
  color: #dceef3 !important;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  padding: 14px 18px !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.mega-nav .nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  bottom: 8px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--cyan);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.mega-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.mega-nav .nav-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.mega-nav .nav-link:hover {
  color: #fff !important;
}
.mega-nav .nav-link .arrow-icon {
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  margin-left: 4px;
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.mega-nav .nav-item:hover .nav-link .arrow-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ===== REGULAR DROPDOWN - Left Arrow ===== */
.nv-dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 240px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--cyan);
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 900;
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
}
.nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .nv-dropdown {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nv-dropdown li {
  list-style: none;
}
.nv-dropdown li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: 0.2s;
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}
.nv-dropdown li a i {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.nv-dropdown li a:hover {
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.08);
  border-left-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
  padding-left: 26px;
}

/* ===== MEGA DROPDOWN (Academics) ===== */
.nv-mega-panel {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 100%;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--cyan);
  padding: 28px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: 0.28s ease;
  z-index: 900;
}
.nav-item.has-mega:hover .nv-mega-panel {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.nv-mega-inner {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) 1.1fr;
  gap: 24px;
}
.nv-mega-col h6 {
  font-family: "Baloo 2", sans-serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--cyan);
}
.nv-mega-col h6 .icn {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 7px;
  background: var(--mist);
  color: var(--cyan);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.nv-mega-col a {
  display: block;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  padding: 5px 0;
  opacity: 0.85;
  transition: 0.2s;
}
.nv-mega-col a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
  opacity: 1;
  padding-left: 5px;
}
.nv-mega-promo {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-dark));
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 18px;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.nv-mega-promo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--cyan-glow), transparent 70%);
  right: -30px;
  top: -30px;
}
.nv-mega-promo h6 {
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
}
.nv-mega-promo p {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #bcdce4;
}
.nv-mega-promo a {
  color: var(--amber) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

/* ===== SEARCH OVERLAY - Glass Effect ===== */
.search-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2100;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: 0.4s ease;
}
.search-overlay.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.search-box {
  width: min(600px, 92%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 30px 32px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
  position: relative;
}
.search-box .kbd-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}
.search-box .kbd-row kbd {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 5px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: #fff;
}
.search-input-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  transition: border-color 0.3s;
}
.search-input-wrap:focus-within {
  border-bottom-color: var(--cyan);
}
.search-input-wrap input {
  flex: 1;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-family: "Inter", sans-serif;
  padding: 10px 0;
  outline: none;
}
.search-input-wrap input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.search-input-wrap .search-submit-btn {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.25s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.search-input-wrap .search-submit-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.search-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 18px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.search-close:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.search-suggest {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 16px;
}
.search-suggest span {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: 0.25s;
}
.search-suggest span:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ===== FLOATING BUTTONS - Glow Effect ===== */
.float-stack {
  position: fixed;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 24px;
  z-index: 1500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.float-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: 0.25s;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}
.float-btn.whatsapp {
  background: #25d366;
  animation: floatGlowGreen 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes floatGlowGreen {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0);
  }
}
.float-btn.totop {
  background: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  animation: floatGlowNavy 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.float-btn.totop.show {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
@keyframes floatGlowNavy {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 54, 100, 0.4);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(0, 54, 100, 0);
  }
}
.float-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06);
}

/* ===== ACCESSIBILITY TOOLBAR ===== */
.a11y-toolbar {
  position: fixed;
  left: 20px;
  bottom: 24px;
  z-index: 1500;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
}
.a11y-toggle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.a11y-panel {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 54, 100, 0.15);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  padding: 10px;
  display: none;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 170px;
}
.a11y-panel.show {
  display: flex;
}
.a11y-panel button {
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 54, 100, 0.15);
  background: var(--mist);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.a11y-panel button:hover {
  background: var(--cyan);
  color: #fff;
}

/* ===== DEMO BODY ===== */
.demo-hero {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 70px 20px;
  text-align: center;
}
.demo-hero h1 {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.demo-hero p {
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  color: #5b7b8c;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.site-header.shrink .middle-header {
  padding: 6px 0;
}
.site-header.shrink .medallion,
.site-header.shrink .medallion img {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
}
.site-header.shrink .brand-text .brand-name {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.high-contrast {
  filter: contrast(1.25) saturate(1.3);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nv-mega-inner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .topbar-inner {
    padding: 6px 14px;
  }
  .nv-mega-inner {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .brand-text .brand-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .nv-mega-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .topbar-social {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .topbar-contact-chip .phone-num {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .topbar-contact-chip i {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .tour-btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .a11y-toolbar {
    left: 12px;
    bottom: 90px;
  }
  .a11y-toggle {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .topbar-inner {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .topbar-contact-chip .phone-num {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .topbar-contact-chip i {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
  }
  .ticker-wrap {
    max-width: 120px;
  }
  .ticker-track span {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .tag {
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    padding: 1px 5px;
  }
  .lang-toggle button {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
    padding: 2px 6px;
  }
  .theme-toggle {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .search-box {
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .search-input-wrap input {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .search-input-wrap .search-submit-btn {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .float-stack {
    right: 12px;
    bottom: 16px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .float-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .clock-chip {
    padding: 3px 8px 3px 3px;
  }
  .clock-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .clock-time {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .medallion,
  .medallion img {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .brand-text .brand-name {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .clock-chip {
    padding: 2px 6px 2px 2px;
  }
  .clock-icon {
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    font-size: 0.5rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }
  .clock-time {
    font-size: 0.55rem;
  }
  .clock-status i {
    font-size: 5px;
  }
  .clock-status span {
    display: none;
  }
  .menu-burger {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .admission-cta {
    padding: 4px 8px;
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }
  .nv-badge-strip {
    padding: 2px 0;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}

.offcanvas {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--ink);
}
.offcanvas-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.offcanvas .btn-close {
  filter: invert(1);
}
.mobile-nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--mist);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.mobile-nav-link i {
  color: var(--cyan);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.mobile-sub {
  padding-left: 16px;
  display: none;
}
.mobile-sub.show {
  display: block;
}
.mobile-sub a {
  display: block;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 54, 100, 0.05);
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.mobile-sub a:hover {
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.mobile-nav-link.has-sub .arrow-icon {
  transition: transform 0.25s;
}
.mobile-nav-link.has-sub.open .arrow-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* ===== Video Modal ===== */
.video-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: #000;
}
.video-wrapper video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.video-wrapper .play-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.3s;
}
.video-wrapper .play-overlay:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.video-wrapper .play-overlay i {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.video-wrapper .play-overlay:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.video-wrapper .play-overlay.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SLIDER
   ============================================================ */
.nv-hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #001f3d;
}
.nv-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 90vh;
  min-height: 640px;
}

/* ===== SLIDE ===== */
.nv-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition:
    opacity 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1),
    visibility 1s;
}
.nv-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

.nv-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  transform: scale(1.12);
  transition: transform 9s linear;
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}
.nv-slide.active .nv-slide-bg {
  transform: scale(1);
}
.nv-slide-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      100deg,
      rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.94) 0%,
      rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.82) 32%,
      rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.35) 60%,
      rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.55) 100%
    ),
    linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), transparent 40%);
}

.nv-slide-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0.12;
  pointer-events: none;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.6) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.6) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 46px 46px;
  animation: gridDrift 30s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes gridDrift {
  from {
    background-position:
      0 0,
      0 0;
  }
  to {
    background-position:
      400px 400px,
      400px 400px;
  }
}

.nv-slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 60px;
}
.nv-content-wrapper {
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 50px;
}

/* ===== LEFT CONTENT ===== */
.nv-left-content {
  flex: 1;
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(34px);
  transition: all 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.85, 0.3, 1.15);
}
.nv-slide.active .nv-left-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.25s;
}

.nv-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.nv-badge i {
  color: #4fd4e8;
}

.nv-left-content h1 {
  font-size: 54px;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  line-height: 1.18;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.nv-left-content h1 span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #4fd4e8, #109cb5);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  position: relative;
}
.nv-left-content p {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  opacity: 0.88;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.nv-action-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.nv-btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  color: #001f3d;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.35);
}
.nv-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.5);
}
.nv-btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 15px 32px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.nv-btn-outline:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: #001f3d;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #fff;
}

.nv-quick-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 34px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nv-quick-stats div {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.nv-quick-stats b {
  font-family: "Baloo 2", sans-serif;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #4fd4e8;
}
.nv-quick-stats span {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===== RIGHT CONTENT ===== */
.nv-right-content {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: all 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.85, 0.3, 1.15);
  min-height: 480px;
}
.nv-slide.active .nv-right-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

.nv-circles {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}
.nv-ring {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: nvRotate 20s linear infinite;
}
.nv-ring-1 {
  width: 540px;
  height: 540px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.16),
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.02)
  );
  border: 2px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.55);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 40px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.35),
    inset 0 0 24px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.2);
  animation-duration: 22s;
}
.nv-ring-2 {
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02)
  );
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 0 26px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  animation-duration: 16s;
  animation-direction: reverse;
}
.nv-ring-3 {
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.4),
    rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.05)
  );
  border: 2px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.75);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 34px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4),
    inset 0 0 22px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.25);
  animation-duration: 12s;
}
@keyframes nvRotate {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

.nv-student-photo {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  max-width: 400px;
  width: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 24px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45));
  animation: nvFloat 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  border-radius: 20px;
}
@keyframes nvFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }
}

.nv-chip {
  position: absolute;
  padding: 11px 20px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
  z-index: 8;
  white-space: nowrap;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(26px);
  animation:
    nvChipIn 0.6s ease forwards,
    nvChipFloat 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nvChipIn {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}
@keyframes nvChipFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-9px);
  }
}
.nv-chip i {
  font-size: 16px;
}
.nv-chip-left {
  left: -70px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: #109cb5;
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.5);
  animation: nvChipPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nvChipPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
  }
}
.nv-chip-r1 {
  right: -20px;
  top: 8%;
  background: #fff;
  color: #001f3d;
  animation-delay: 0s, 0s;
}
.nv-chip-r2 {
  right: -30px;
  top: 32%;
  background: #003664;
  color: #fff;
  animation-delay: 0.25s, 0.25s;
}
.nv-chip-r3 {
  right: -20px;
  top: 56%;
  background: #109cb5;
  color: #fff;
  animation-delay: 0.5s, 0.5s;
}
.nv-chip-r4 {
  right: -30px;
  top: 80%;
  background: #000;
  color: #fff;
  animation-delay: 0.75s, 0.75s;
}

/* ===== SLIDER CONTROLS ===== */
.nv-slider-nav {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 44px;
  right: 60px;
  z-index: 20;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nv-nav-btn {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 19px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.nv-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #109cb5;
  border-color: #109cb5;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.nv-play-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.nv-play-btn:hover {
  background: #109cb5;
  border-color: #109cb5;
}

.nv-slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 44px;
  left: 60px;
  z-index: 20;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.nv-dots-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}
.nv-dot {
  position: relative;
  width: 34px;
  height: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.nv-dot.active {
  width: 56px;
}
.nv-dot-fill {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  width: 0%;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.nv-dot.active .nv-dot-fill {
  animation: nvDotFill 5s linear forwards;
}
@keyframes nvDotFill {
  from {
    width: 0%;
  }
  to {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.nv-slide-counter {
  color: #fff;
  font-family: "Baloo 2", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 4px;
}
.nv-slide-counter .cur {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #4fd4e8;
}
.nv-slide-counter .sep {
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.nv-scroll-cue {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 44px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 20;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.nv-scroll-cue i {
  animation: nvBounce 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  color: #4fd4e8;
}
@keyframes nvBounce {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .nv-chip-left {
    left: -40px;
    padding: 9px 16px;
  }
  .nv-chip-r1,
  .nv-chip-r2,
  .nv-chip-r3,
  .nv-chip-r4 {
    right: -30px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }
  .nv-scroll-cue {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .nv-slider-container {
    height: auto;
    min-height: 560px;
  }
  .nv-slide-content {
    padding: 60px 20px;
  }
  .nv-content-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .nv-right-content {
    display: none;
  }
  .nv-left-content {
    text-align: center;
  }
  .nv-left-content p {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 12px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
  .nv-action-buttons,
  .nv-quick-stats {
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .nv-left-content h1 {
    font-size: 36px;
  }
  .nv-slider-nav {
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
  }
  .nv-slider-dots {
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 20px;
  }
  .nv-slide-counter {
    display: none;
  }
  .nv-nav-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .nv-left-content h1 {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .nv-badge {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
  }
  .nv-btn-primary,
  .nv-btn-outline {
    padding: 8px 10px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .nv-quick-stats {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .nv-quick-stats b {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM QUICK-LINK CARDS (below hero)
   ============================================================ */
.nv-quicklinks-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #eef7fa 0%, #ffffff 55%);
  padding: 0 24px 0px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 15;
}
.nv-quicklinks-wrap {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 30px auto;
  transform: translateY(-58px);
}
.nv-quicklinks-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.nv-qcard {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 40px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.12),
    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.05);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    border-color 0.4s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
}
.nv-qcard.nv-reveal {
  animation: nvCardReveal 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
}
@keyframes nvCardReveal {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.nv-qcard::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    #109cb5,
    transparent 40%,
    transparent 60%,
    #003664
  );
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nv-qcard:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.nv-qcard::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 180px;
  height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.12),
    transparent 70%
  );
  right: -60px;
  bottom: -70px;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.nv-qcard:hover::after {
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

.nv-qcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.18),
    0 4px 14px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.06);
}

.nv-qcard-index {
  position: absolute;
  top: 5px;
  right: 20px;
  font-family: "Baloo 2", sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.16);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.nv-qicon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 45px;
  height: 45px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001f3d, #003664);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
    background 0.4s ease;
}
.nv-qicon i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.nv-qicon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.5);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
  animation: nvRotate 10s linear infinite;
}
.nv-qcard:hover .nv-qicon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
}
.nv-qcard:hover .nv-qicon::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.nv-qcard:hover .nv-qicon i {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.nv-qtext {
  flex: 1;
  z-index: 1;
}
.nv-qtext h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #001f3d;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.nv-qtext p {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: #6a7f8c;
  line-height: 1.5;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nv-qcard:hover .nv-qtext h3 {
  color: #109cb5;
}

.nv-qarrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 1;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #001f3d;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}
.nv-qcard:hover .nv-qarrow {
  background: #109cb5;
  border-color: #109cb5;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* ===== RESPONSIVE: Mobile 2x2 Grid ===== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) and (min-width: 769px) {
  .nv-quicklinks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nv-quicklinks-wrap {
    transform: translateY(-30px);
  }
  .nv-quicklinks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .nv-qcard {
    padding: 18px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .nv-qicon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    min-width: 46px;
  }
  .nv-qicon i {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .nv-qtext h3 {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .nv-qtext p {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .nv-qarrow {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .nv-qcard-index {
    font-size: 10px;
    top: 12px;
    right: 14px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .nv-quicklinks-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .nv-qcard {
    padding: 14px 12px;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
  .nv-qicon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    min-width: 38px;
  }
  .nv-qicon i {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .nv-qtext h3 {
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .nv-qtext p {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .nv-qarrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .nv-qcard-index {
    display: none;
  }
  .nv-qcard::after {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .nv-quicklinks-grid {
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .nv-quicklinks-section {
    padding: 0 10px 0px;
  }
  .nv-qcard {
    padding: 10px 8px;
    gap: 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .nv-qicon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    min-width: 24px;
  }
  .nv-qicon i {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .nv-qtext h3 {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .nv-qtext p {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .nv-qarrow {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    min-width: 24px;
    font-size: 8px;
  }
}
/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.nv-about-section {
  padding: 10px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f9fb 55%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.nv-about-section .nv-blob-svg {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nv-about-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.08),
    transparent 70%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.nv-about-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 340px;
  height: 340px;
  z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.06), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.nv-particle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #109cb5;
  opacity: 0.35;
  z-index: 0;
  animation: nvParticleFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nvParticleFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-22px);
  }
}

.container {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0 -15px;
}
.col-img {
  flex: 0 0 42%;
  max-width: 42%;
  padding: 0 15px;
}
.col-content {
  flex: 0 0 58%;
  max-width: 58%;
  padding: 0 15px;
}

/* ========== LEFT: IMAGE COLLAGE ========== */
.nv-about-images {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 560px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition: all 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}
.nv-about-images.nv-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.nv-main-img {
  position: relative;
  width: 380px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 3;
  box-shadow: 0 32px 60px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.22);
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.5s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.nv-main-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.nv-main-img::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.55), transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nv-main-img::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50px;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.nv-secondary-img {
  position: absolute;
  left: -24px;
  bottom: 44px;
  width: 190px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 6px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.2);
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.nv-secondary-img:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}
.nv-secondary-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.nv-exp-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 44px;
  right: -24px;
  z-index: 6;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #003664);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
  animation: nvBadgeFloat 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nvBadgeFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
  }
}
.nv-exp-badge .num {
  font-family: "Baloo 2", sans-serif;
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.nv-exp-badge .num span {
  font-size: 16px;
}
.nv-exp-badge .lbl {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.4px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nv-dots-deco {
  position: absolute;
  top: 64px;
  left: -34px;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.7;
}
.nv-circle-deco {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 88px;
  right: -34px;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.08);
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.35);
  z-index: 1;
  animation: nvCirclePulse 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nvCirclePulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.nv-about-images .nv-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 34px;
  right: 34px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  z-index: 7;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.28);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.nv-about-images .nv-play-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
  animation: nvRingPulse 2s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nvRingPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.5);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}
.nv-play-btn i {
  color: #109cb5;
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-left: 3px;
}
.nv-play-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: #109cb5;
}
.nv-play-btn:hover i {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* ========== RIGHT: CONTENT ========== */
.nv-about-content {
  padding-left: 36px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition: all 0.9s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1) 0.15s;
}
.nv-about-content.nv-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.nv-subtitle {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.1);
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.2);
}
.nv-subtitle i {
  color: #109cb5;
}

.nv-heading {
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.nv-heading span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.nv-desc {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #5b6b76;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
  max-width: 600px;
}

.nv-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 55%, #109cb5 130%);
  border-radius: 22px 64px 64px 22px;
  padding: 26px 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.28);
  transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.nv-cta-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -40%;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}
.nv-cta-box:hover {
  transform: translateX(8px) translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 58px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.36);
}
.nv-cta-box:hover::before {
  top: -30%;
  right: -20%;
}
.nv-cta-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.nv-cta-box:hover .nv-cta-icon {
  transform: rotate(10deg) scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}
.nv-cta-text {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 500;
  z-index: 1;
}
.nv-cta-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: #4fd4e8;
}

/* Feature grid - 2 columns */
.nv-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.nv-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  padding: 13px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: #f4f9fb;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}
.nv-feature-item:hover {
  background: #001f3d;
  transform: translateX(6px);
  border-color: #001f3d;
}
.nv-feature-item:hover .nv-feature-icon {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #001f3d;
}
.nv-feature-item:hover .nv-feature-text {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.nv-feature-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #003664);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 18px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.nv-feature-text {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #001f3d;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

/* CTA row */
.nv-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nv-discover-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #003664);
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 15px 34px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 15px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.35);
}
.nv-discover-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.48);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.nv-discover-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.nv-discover-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.nv-call-icon {
  position: relative;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001f3d, #109cb5);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.5);
  animation: nvCallGlow 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nvCallGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.45);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 38px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.75);
  }
}
.nv-call-icon i {
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.nv-call-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.nv-call-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #109cb5;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.nv-call-number {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}
.nv-call-number:hover {
  color: #109cb5;
}

/* accreditation strip */
.nv-accred-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 34px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.nv-accred-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #7b8b96;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border: 1px solid #e4edf0;
  border-radius: 40px;
  background: #ffffff;
}
.nv-accred-item i {
  color: #109cb5;
}

/* ========== VIDEO MODAL ========== */
.nv-video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: 0.35s ease;
}
.nv-video-modal.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.nv-video-box {
  width: min(860px, 92%);
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.nv-video-box iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}
.nv-video-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -48px;
  right: 0;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.25s;
  z-index: 10;
}
.nv-video-close:hover {
  color: #109cb5;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* ========== RESPONSIVE ========== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .col-img,
  .col-content {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .nv-about-images {
    min-height: 460px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
  }
  .nv-main-img {
    width: 300px;
    height: 380px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
  .nv-secondary-img {
    width: 145px;
    height: 175px;
    left: calc(50% - 190px);
    bottom: 10px;
  }
  .nv-exp-badge {
    right: calc(50% - 190px);
  }
  .nv-about-content {
    padding-left: 0;
  }
  .nv-heading {
    font-size: 32px;
  }
}

/* Mobile: Features 2x2, CTA row single line */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .nv-about-section {
    padding: 10px 0;
  }
  .nv-main-img {
    width: 250px;
    height: 320px;
  }
  .nv-secondary-img {
    width: 110px;
    height: 140px;
    left: calc(50% - 150px);
  }
  .nv-exp-badge {
    right: calc(50% - 150px);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    top: 20px;
  }
  .nv-exp-badge .num {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  .nv-heading {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .nv-desc {
    font-size: 12px;
    text-align: justify;
  }
  .nv-cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .nv-cta-box .nv-cta-icon {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .nv-cta-text strong {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .nv-cta-text {
    font-size: 8px;
    text-align: justify;
  }

  /* Features 2 columns on mobile */
  .nv-features {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .nv-feature-item {
    padding: 10px;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .nv-feature-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .nv-feature-text {
    font-size: 7px;
  }

  /* CTA row single line */
  .nv-cta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 12px;
    width: 100%;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
  }
  .nv-discover-btn {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 12px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .nv-call-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
  .nv-call-icon i {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .nv-call-info {
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
  .nv-call-label {
    font-size: 9px;
  }
  .nv-call-number {
    font-size: 12px;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .nv-accred-strip {
    gap: 7px;
  }
  .nv-accred-item {
    font-size: 6px;
    padding: 4px 7px;
  }

  .nv-video-box {
    width: 95%;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }
  .nv-video-close {
    top: -40px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .nv-features {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .nv-feature-item {
    padding: 8px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .nv-feature-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    font-size: 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }
  .nv-feature-text {
    font-size: 7px;
  }
  .nv-discover-btn {
    padding: 7px 12px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .nv-call-number {
    font-size: 7px;
  }
  .nv-call-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }
  .nv-call-icon i {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US SECTION
   ============================================================ */

.nv-why-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 110px 24px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, #eef8fa 0%, #ffffff 45%);
}
.nv-why-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.07),
    transparent 70%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.nv-why-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -140px;
  right: -140px;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.06), transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.nv-why-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.nv-why-subtitle {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.1);
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.2);
}
.nv-why-subtitle i {
  color: #109cb5;
}
.nv-why-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.nv-why-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.nv-why-sub {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: #5b6b76;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.nv-why-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1360px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  z-index: 2;
}
#nvConnectorSvg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: visible;
}
.nv-connector-path {
  stroke: url(#nvLineGrad);
  stroke-width: 2;
  fill: none;
  opacity: 0.7;
  filter: url(#nvGlow);
}
.nv-connector-dot {
  fill: #4fd4e8;
  filter: url(#nvGlow);
}
.nv-connector-socket-ring {
  fill: none;
  stroke: #4fd4e8;
  stroke-width: 1.5;
  opacity: 0.65;
  filter: url(#nvGlow);
}
.nv-connector-socket {
  fill: #ffffff;
  stroke: #109cb5;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  filter: url(#nvGlow);
}

.nv-why-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr minmax(260px, 320px) 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 30px;
}
.nv-why-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 34px;
}
.nv-why-col.right {
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.nv-center-hub {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 22px;
}
.nv-center-circle-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 270px;
  height: 270px;
}
.nv-center-circle {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 3;
  border: 6px solid #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 60px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.25);
}
.nv-center-circle img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.nv-center-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.5);
  animation: nvRingSpin 16s linear infinite;
  z-index: 2;
}
.nv-center-ring-2 {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.2);
  animation: nvRingSpin 24s linear infinite reverse;
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes nvRingSpin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}
.nv-center-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.22),
    transparent 68%
  );
  animation: nvGlowPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes nvGlowPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.nv-trust-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 10px 22px 10px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.15);
}
.nv-trust-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #003664);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nv-trust-text {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.nv-wcard {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, #109cb5 0%, #e8cd8a 45%, #4fd4e8 100%) top left /
      100% 3px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #fcfeff 55%, #f3f9fb 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 14px 16px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
  max-width: 340px;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset,
    0 18px 40px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.1),
    0 3px 8px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.06);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s ease;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(26px);
}
.nv-wcard.nv-in {
  animation: nvCardRise 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
}
@keyframes nvCardRise {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.nv-wcard::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 1.5px;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #109cb5, #e8cd8a, #003664, #109cb5);
  background-size: 260% 260%;
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#ffffff 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#ffffff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nv-wcard:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: nvBorderShimmer 2.4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes nvBorderShimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 260% 50%;
  }
}

.nv-wcard::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -65%;
  width: 45%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65),
    transparent
  );
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  transition: left 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.nv-wcard:hover::after {
  left: 135%;
}

.nv-wcard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset,
    0 34px 68px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.22),
    0 10px 22px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.12),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.18);
}

.nv-wicon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 17px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #001f3d, #003664);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    0 10px 20px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.35);
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
    background 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.nv-wicon i {
  font-size: 19px;
  color: #ffffff;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.nv-wcard:hover .nv-wicon {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow:
    inset 0 1px 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35),
    0 12px 26px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
}
.nv-wcard:hover .nv-wicon i {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.nv-wtext {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.nv-wtext h3 {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #001f3d;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.1px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.nv-wtext h3::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  margin-top: 8px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #109cb5, #c9a24b);
  transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}
.nv-wcard:hover .nv-wtext h3::after {
  width: 46px;
}
.nv-wtext p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #5c727d;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.nv-wcard:hover .nv-wtext h3 {
  color: #109cb5;
}

.nv-why-col.left .nv-wcard:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translate(0, 0);
}
.nv-why-col.left .nv-wcard:nth-child(2) {
  margin-left: 26px;
}
.nv-why-col.left .nv-wcard:nth-child(3) {
  margin-left: -6px;
}
.nv-why-col.right .nv-wcard:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translate(0, 0);
}
.nv-why-col.right .nv-wcard:nth-child(2) {
  margin-right: 26px;
}
.nv-why-col.right .nv-wcard:nth-child(3) {
  margin-right: -6px;
}

@media (max-width: 1150px) {
  .nv-wcard {
    max-width: 300px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .nv-why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .nv-why-col {
    align-items: center !important;
  }
  .nv-why-col .nv-wcard {
    margin: 0 !important;
    max-width: 480px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .nv-center-hub {
    order: -1;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  #nvConnectorSvg {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .nv-why-section {
    padding: 20px 14px;
  }
  .nv-why-title {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
  .nv-why-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .nv-center-circle-wrap {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
  }
  .nv-trust-icon {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
  }
  .nv-trust-icon i {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .nv-trust-text {
    font-size: 9px;
  }
  .nv-wcard {
    flex-direction: row;
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .nv-wicon {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
  }
  .nv-wicon i {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .nv-wtext p {
    display: none !important;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.ap-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 110px 24px 130px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ap-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 60px;
  right: -160px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.08),
    transparent 70%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.ap-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: -180px;
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.06),
    transparent 70%
  );
  border-radius: 50%;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ap-head {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 90px;
}
.ap-eyebrow {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.1);
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.28);
}
.ap-eyebrow i {
  color: #c9a24b;
}
.ap-title {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.ap-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #109cb5, #c9a24b);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.ap-sub {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #5b6b76;
  margin-top: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== timeline ===== */
.ap-timeline {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1080px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 56px;
}

.ap-spine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  bottom: 6px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    transparent,
    #003664 6%,
    #109cb5 32%,
    #c9a24b 50%,
    #109cb5 68%,
    #003664 94%,
    transparent
  );
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.ap-row {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 100px 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
}
.ap-row.ap-in {
  animation: apRowIn 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1) forwards;
}
.ap-row.ap-left.ap-in {
  animation-name: apRowInLeft;
}
.ap-row.ap-right.ap-in {
  animation-name: apRowInRight;
}
@keyframes apRowInLeft {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(-34px, 18px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
}
@keyframes apRowInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translate(34px, 18px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translate(0, 0);
  }
}

.ap-row::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.35) 32%,
    #c9a24b 50%,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.35) 68%,
    transparent 100%
  );
}

.ap-empty {
  min-height: 1px;
}

.ap-node {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  justify-self: center;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #001f3d, #003664);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px #ffffff,
    0 0 0 5px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4),
    0 14px 30px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.25);
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.ap-node i {
  font-size: 21px;
  color: #e8cd8a;
}
.ap-row:hover .ap-node {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 4px #ffffff,
    0 0 0 5px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.7),
    0 16px 34px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.3);
}

/* ===== card ===== */
.ap-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-width: 430px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(100deg, #109cb5 0%, #e8cd8a 45%, #4fd4e8 100%) top left /
      100% 3px no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(165deg, #ffffff 0%, #fdfeff 55%, #f6fafc 100%);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: 30px 28px 26px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.06);
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset,
    0 18px 40px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.09),
    0 3px 8px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.05);
  transition:
    transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}
.ap-row.ap-left .ap-card {
  grid-column: 1;
  justify-self: end;
}
.ap-row.ap-right .ap-card {
  grid-column: 3;
  justify-self: start;
}
.ap-row.ap-left .ap-empty {
  grid-column: 3;
}
.ap-row.ap-right .ap-empty {
  grid-column: 1;
}

.ap-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -65%;
  width: 45%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6),
    transparent
  );
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  transition: left 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.7, 0.3, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ap-row:hover .ap-card::after {
  left: 135%;
}
.ap-row:hover .ap-card {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 60px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.18),
    0 8px 20px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.1),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.18);
}

.ap-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #003664;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.09);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.2);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.ap-stage {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #c9a24b;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.ap-card h3 {
  font-size: 21px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.ap-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #5c727d;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ap-tags {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}
.ap-tags li {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #003664;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}
.ap-tags li i {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 9.5px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ap-card ul {
  padding: 0px !important;
}
/* ===== responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .ap-spine {
    left: 30px;
  }
  .ap-row {
    grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr;
    column-gap: 22px;
  }
  .ap-node {
    grid-column: 1;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }
  .ap-node i {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .ap-row.ap-left .ap-card,
  .ap-row.ap-right .ap-card {
    grid-column: 2;
    justify-self: stretch;
    max-width: none;
  }
  .ap-empty {
    display: none;
  }
  .ap-row::before {
    left: 30px;
  }
  .ap-row.ap-left.ap-in,
  .ap-row.ap-right.ap-in {
    animation-name: apRowIn;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .ap-section {
    padding: 20px 6px 20px;
  }
  .ap-title {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .ap-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

  .ap-badge {
    font-size: 7px !important;
  }
  .ap-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .ap-stage {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .ap-card p {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .ap-tags li {
    font-size: 9px;
  }
  .ap-node {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  .ap-node i {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .ap-badge {
    padding: 2px 6px;
  }
}
@keyframes apRowIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}
/* ============================================================
   HOW IT WORKS — ULTRA PREMIUM
   Colors: Navy #001f3d, Cyan #109cb5, Gold #c9a24b
   ============================================================ */

.hiw-section {
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 55%, #f0f6fa 100%);
  padding: 80px 24px 100px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Floating decorative blobs */
.hiw-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.06),
    transparent 70%
  );
  z-index: 0;
}
.hiw-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 350px;
  height: 350px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.06),
    transparent 70%
  );
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ---- LABEL ---- */
.hiw-label {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hiw-label span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: #109cb5;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.08);
  padding: 7px 22px 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hiw-label span i {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #c9a24b;
}

/* ---- TITLE ---- */
.hiw-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-family: "Baloo 2", sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 56px);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hiw-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #c9a24b);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}

.hiw-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #6b7fa3;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 55px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 560px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ---- JOURNEY WRAPPER ---- */
.hiw-journey-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 20px 50px;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ---- SVG CONNECTOR ---- */
.hiw-svg-connector {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* ---- ROW ---- */
.hiw-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  align-items: start;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ---- COLUMN ---- */
.hiw-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Zigzag: UP = card top, number bottom */
.hiw-col.up {
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}
/* Zigzag: DOWN = number top, card bottom */
.hiw-col.down {
  flex-direction: column-reverse;
  padding-top: 40px;
}

/* ---- STEP CARD (Glassmorphism) ---- */
.hiw-step-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 32px 22px 26px;
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 32px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.06),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.08);
  min-height: 190px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Gradient border on hover */
.hiw-step-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 1.5px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #c9a24b, #109cb5);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    opacity 0.5s ease,
    background-position 0.6s ease;
}
.hiw-step-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: hiwBorderShimmer 2.4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes hiwBorderShimmer {
  0% {
    background-position: 0% 50%;
  }
  100% {
    background-position: 200% 50%;
  }
}

/* Glass shine on hover */
.hiw-step-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -60%;
  width: 35%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5),
    transparent
  );
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    opacity 0.6s ease,
    left 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hiw-step-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  left: 130%;
}

.hiw-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow:
    0 24px 48px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.12),
    0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset;
  border-color: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.15);
}

/* ---- Icon ---- */
.hiw-icon-wrap {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.06),
    rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.06)
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.06);
}
.hiw-step-card:hover .hiw-icon-wrap {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #003664);
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.25);
}
.hiw-step-card .step-icon {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #109cb5;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.hiw-step-card:hover .step-icon {
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* ---- Step Title ---- */
.hiw-step-card .step-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color 0.4s ease;
}
.hiw-step-card:hover .step-title {
  color: #109cb5;
}

/* ---- Step Description ---- */
.hiw-step-card .step-desc {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #6b7fa3;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
}

/* ---- Step Number ---- */
.hiw-step-number {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px dashed rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.2);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f0f4fa, #ffffff);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #109cb5;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.04);
}
.hiw-col:hover .hiw-step-number {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #003664);
  border: 2px solid #109cb5;
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.3);
}

/* ---- Bottom CTA ---- */
.hiw-bottom {
  max-width: 1320px;
  margin: 20px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding: 20px 32px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001f3d, #003664);
  border-radius: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.2);
}
.hiw-bottom::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 85% 20%,
    rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.12),
    transparent 55%
  );
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hiw-bottom-text {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.hiw-bottom-text::before {
  content: "✨ ";
}
.hiw-bottom-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
  color: #001f3d;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.3);
}
.hiw-bottom-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8cd8a, #c9a24b);
}
.hiw-bottom-btn i:last-child {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.hiw-bottom-btn:hover i:last-child {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .hiw-row {
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .hiw-step-card {
    padding: 24px 16px 20px;
    min-height: 175px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hiw-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .hiw-col.up,
  .hiw-col.down {
    padding: 0;
    margin-top: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .hiw-svg-connector {
    display: none;
  }
  .hiw-journey-wrapper {
    padding: 0 10px 30px;
  }
  .hiw-step-card {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 22px 18px 18px;
  }
  .hiw-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 20px 24px;
  }
  .hiw-bottom-text {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .hiw-bottom-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 20px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hiw-section {
    padding: 50px 14px 60px;
  }
  .hiw-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .hiw-journey-wrapper {
    padding: 0 4px 20px;
  }
  .hiw-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .hiw-subtitle {
    font-size: 11px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .hiw-step-card {
    padding: 18px 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .hiw-icon-wrap {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .hiw-step-card .step-icon {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .hiw-step-card .step-title {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .hiw-step-card .step-desc {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }
  .hiw-step-number {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .hiw-label span {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .hiw-bottom {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .hiw-bottom-text {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .hiw-bottom-btn {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}
/*============================SCHOOL FACILITIES SECTUON STYLING==========================*/
.facilities {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 6vw 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 92% 6%,
      rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.07),
      transparent 45%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 2% 94%,
      rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.08),
      transparent 40%
    ),
    #ffffff;
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.fac-head {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.fac-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.fac-eyebrow .line {
  width: 44px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
}
.fac-eyebrow span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #109cb5;
}

.fac-head h2 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 40px;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 640px;
}

.fac-head h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #109cb5;
}

.fac-sub {
  max-width: 340px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #54606b;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.fac-sub strong {
  color: #003664;
}

/* ---------- Grid ---------- */
.fac-grid {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 34px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* ---------- Card ---------- */
.fac-card {
  --br: 40px 40px 40px 8px;
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--br);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 0 rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.02);
  transition:
    transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    border-radius 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.fac-card:nth-child(2) {
  --br: 8px 40px 40px 40px;
}
.fac-card:nth-child(3) {
  --br: 40px 8px 40px 40px;
}
.fac-card:nth-child(4) {
  --br: 40px 40px 8px 40px;
}
.fac-card:nth-child(5) {
  --br: 52px 14px 52px 14px;
}
.fac-card:nth-child(6) {
  --br: 14px 52px 14px 52px;
}
.fac-card:nth-child(7) {
  --br: 40px 40px 40px 8px;
}
.fac-card:nth-child(8) {
  --br: 8px 40px 40px 40px;
}
.fac-card:nth-child(9) {
  --br: 40px 8px 40px 40px;
}

.fac-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 55px -22px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.28);
  border-radius: 26px;
}

/* ---------- Image ---------- */
.fac-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 190px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 55%, #109cb5 130%);
}

.fac-image .glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(79, 212, 232, 0.35),
    transparent 70%
  );
  top: -90px;
  right: -70px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.fac-card:hover .fac-image .glow {
  transform: translate(-16px, 16px) scale(1.1);
}

.fac-image .art {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.fac-card:hover .fac-image .art {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-2deg);
}

.fac-image .art svg {
  width: 104px;
  height: 104px;
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.3;
}

.fac-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 14px 7px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  z-index: 3;
}
.fac-badge i {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #e8cd8a;
  display: block;
}

.fac-num {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  right: 18px;
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  z-index: 3;
}

/* ---------- Body ---------- */
.fac-body {
  padding: 28px 26px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.fac-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 16px 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 55%, #109cb5 130%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: -52px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow:
    0 10px 20px -6px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.5),
    0 0 0 5px #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    border-radius 0.5s ease;
}
.fac-card:hover .fac-icon {
  transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06);
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.fac-icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  stroke: #e8cd8a;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.6;
}

.fac-card h3 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #001f3d;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.fac-card > .fac-body > p.intro {
  font-size: 12.8px;
  line-height: 1.62;
  text-align: justify;
  color: #5a6672;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* ---------- Features 2x2 ---------- */
.fac-features {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 14px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
}

.feature-ic {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.12),
    rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.14)
  );
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.feature-ic svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  stroke: #003664;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.feature-item span {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #354150;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.fac-btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 12px 20px 12px 21px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #001f3d;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition:
    color 0.4s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
}

.fac-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #109cb5, #c9a24b);
  transform: translateX(-102%);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  z-index: -1;
}

.fac-btn:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.fac-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.fac-btn .arrow {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.fac-btn:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .fac-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .facilities {
    padding: 20px 5.5vw 20px;
  }
  .fac-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .fac-head {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  .fac-head h2 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .fac-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .fac-image {
    height: 170px;
  }
  .fac-features {
    gap: 10px 12px;
  }
  .feature-item span {
    font-size: 8px;
  }
  .feature-ic {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
  .fac-btn {
    padding: 8px 16px 8px 17px;
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .fac-btn .arrow {
    width: 13px;
    height: 13px;
  }
}

/*==============================LEADERSHIP SECTION SYLING============================*/
.leadership {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 6vw 140px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 92% 4%,
      rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.07),
      transparent 45%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 2% 96%,
      rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.08),
      transparent 40%
    ),
    #ffffff;
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.ld-head {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto 66px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ld-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.ld-eyebrow .line {
  width: 44px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
}
.ld-eyebrow span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #109cb5;
}

.ld-head h2 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 42px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.ld-head h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #109cb5;
}

.ld-sub {
  max-width: 340px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #54606b;
  padding-bottom: 6px;
}
.ld-sub strong {
  color: #003664;
}

/* ================= LEADERSHIP ROW (3 cards) ================= */
.ld-grid {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto 120px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 34px;
}

.ld-card {
  --br: 44px 44px 44px 10px;
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--br);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 0 rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.02);
  transition:
    transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    border-radius 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.ld-card:nth-child(2) {
  --br: 10px 44px 44px 44px;
}
.ld-card:nth-child(3) {
  --br: 44px 10px 44px 44px;
}

.ld-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 34px 60px -24px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.3);
  border-radius: 28px;
}

.ld-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ld-image.bg-fallback {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 55%, #109cb5 140%);
}

.ld-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ld-monogram {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 96px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.ld-card:hover .ld-monogram {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.ld-monogram::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -10px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 46px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #e8cd8a;
}

.ld-image .glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(79, 212, 232, 0.32),
    transparent 70%
  );
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -90px;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  z-index: 1;
}
.ld-card:hover .ld-image .glow {
  transform: translate(14px, -14px) scale(1.12);
}

.ld-image .glow.hide {
  display: none;
}

.ld-ribbon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 22px;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #e8cd8a, #c9a24b);
  color: #001f3d;
  padding: 12px 14px 16px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.35;
  border-radius: 0 0 10px 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  z-index: 3;
}
.ld-ribbon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -9px;
  right: 0;
  border-width: 0 11px 9px 0;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: transparent #96792f transparent transparent;
  filter: brightness(0.75);
}
.ld-ribbon b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.ld-body {
  padding: 28px 28px 26px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.ld-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ld-name {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 21px;
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ld-role {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #109cb5, #003664);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ld-msg {
  font-size: 12.8px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  text-align: justify;
  color: #5a6672;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ld-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 9px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ld-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  padding: 6px 12px 6px 6px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #f5f8fa;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.08);
  font-size: 9.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #354150;
}

.ld-chip .chip-ic {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.16),
    rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.18)
  );
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ld-chip .chip-ic svg {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  stroke: #003664;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.ld-divider {
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.14);
  margin: 2px 0 18px;
}

.ld-sign-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ld-signature {
  font-family: "Dancing Script", cursive;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 24px;
  color: #003664;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ld-sign-label {
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #9aa5ae;
  text-align: right;
}

.ld-btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 12px 20px 12px 21px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #001f3d;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.ld-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #109cb5, #c9a24b);
  transform: translateX(-102%);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  z-index: -1;
}
.ld-btn:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.ld-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ld-btn .arrow {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.ld-btn:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ================= FACULTY SLIDER (Swiper) ================= */
.fc-head {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.fc-head h3 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 36px);
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.fc-head h3 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #109cb5;
}

.fc-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.fc-nav-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.15);
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
}
.fc-nav-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #001f3d;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease;
}
.fc-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #001f3d;
  border-color: #001f3d;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.fc-nav-btn:hover svg {
  stroke: #e8cd8a;
}

.slider-outer {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 4px;
}

/* Swiper Container */
.faculty-swiper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.faculty-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
  display: flex;
}

.faculty-card {
  --br: 34px 34px 34px 8px;
  height: auto;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--br);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    border-radius 0.5s ease;
  margin: 0 2px;
}

.faculty-card:nth-child(3n + 2) {
  --br: 8px 34px 34px 34px;
}
.faculty-card:nth-child(3n) {
  --br: 34px 8px 34px 34px;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 26px 48px -20px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.24);
  border-radius: 22px;
}

.faculty-image {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.faculty-image.bg-fallback {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #003664 0%, #109cb5 130%);
}

.faculty-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faculty-monogram {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 60px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.faculty-image .glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(232, 205, 138, 0.35),
    transparent 70%
  );
  top: -80px;
  right: -60px;
  transition: transform 0.55s ease;
  z-index: 1;
}
.faculty-card:hover .faculty-image .glow {
  transform: translate(-10px, 10px) scale(1.1);
}
.faculty-image .glow.hide {
  display: none;
}

.fac-badge-exp {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 11px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.faculty-body {
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.faculty-body h4 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 18px;
  color: #001f3d;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.faculty-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #109cb5;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.faculty-chips {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.faculty-chip {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: justify;
  color: #354150;
  background: #f5f8fa;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.08);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.faculty-quote {
  font-size: 10.8px;
  text-align: justify;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #63707c;
  padding-left: 14px;
  border-left: 2px solid #e8cd8a;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.faculty-btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #003664;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px 0;
  position: relative;
}
.faculty-btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  width: 100%;
  background: #c9a24b;
  transform: scaleX(0.32);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.faculty-btn:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.faculty-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.faculty-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ===== Swiper Pagination Dots ===== */
.swiper-pagination {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 34px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.18);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4);
}

.swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background: #c9a24b;
}

.swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  width: 32px;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .ld-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
  .ld-card:nth-child(3) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    max-width: calc(50% - 17px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .leadership {
    padding: 20px 5.5vw 20px;
  }
  .ld-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 90px;
  }
  .ld-card:nth-child(3) {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .ld-head {
    margin-bottom: 46px;
  }
  .ld-head h2 {
    font-size: 30px;
  }
  .fc-head {
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .fc-nav {
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .ld-head h2 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .ld-sub {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .ld-name {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .ld-role {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .ld-chip {
    font-size: 6px;
  }
  .chip-ic {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }
  .ld-image {
    height: 180px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .ld-signature {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .ld-btn {
    padding: 6px 10px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .ld-btn svg {
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
  }
}

/*========================OUR SCHOOL IN NUMBSE STATS SECTIOS=====================*/

.sn-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 200px;
  padding: 110px 6vw 100px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 6% 8%, rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.06), transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 96% 92%,
      rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.07),
      transparent 40%
    ),
    #ffffff;
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.sn-head {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
  text-align: center;
}

.sn-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.sn-eyebrow .line {
  width: 34px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
}
.sn-eyebrow .line.right {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e8cd8a, #c9a24b);
}
.sn-eyebrow span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #109cb5;
}

.sn-head h2 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 34px;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.sn-head h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #109cb5;
}

.sn-head p {
  max-width: 520px;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #5a6672;
}

/* ---------- Stat grid ---------- */
.sn-grid {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto 46px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.sn-card {
  --br: 30px 30px 30px 8px;
  position: relative;
  background: #f5f8fa;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--br);
  padding: 34px 20px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    border-radius 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    background 0.5s ease;
}
.sn-card:nth-child(2) {
  --br: 8px 30px 30px 30px;
}
.sn-card:nth-child(3) {
  --br: 30px 8px 30px 30px;
}
.sn-card:nth-child(4) {
  --br: 30px 30px 8px 30px;
}
.sn-card:nth-child(5) {
  --br: 40px 12px 40px 12px;
}

.sn-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: -50px;
  bottom: -50px;
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.1), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition:
    opacity 0.5s ease,
    transform 0.5s ease;
}

.sn-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 48px -22px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.22);
  border-radius: 22px;
}
.sn-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate(-8px, -8px);
}

.sn-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 55%, #109cb5 140%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px -8px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.45);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.sn-card:hover .sn-icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
}
.sn-icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  stroke: #e8cd8a;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.6;
}

.sn-number {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.4vw, 42px);
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.sn-number .suffix {
  color: #109cb5;
}

.sn-label {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #5a6672;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sn-underline {
  width: 26px;
  height: 2px;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
  background: #c9a24b;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: width 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.sn-card:hover .sn-underline {
  width: 46px;
}

/* ---------- Bottom strip ---------- */
.sn-strip {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(115deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 60%, #109cb5 160%);
  border-radius: 40px 40px 40px 10px;
  padding: 26px 34px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -28px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.5);
}

.sn-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 220px;
  height: 220px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(232, 205, 138, 0.18),
    transparent 70%
  );
}

.sn-strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.sn-strip-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.sn-strip-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: #e8cd8a;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
}

.sn-strip-text .eyebrow {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #e8cd8a;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sn-strip-text a {
  display: block;
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.sn-tour-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 15px 26px 15px 27px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #e8cd8a, #c9a24b);
  color: #001f3d;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition:
    transform 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.sn-tour-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  transform: translateX(-102%);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  z-index: -1;
}
.sn-tour-btn:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.sn-tour-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 26px -10px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.55);
}
.sn-tour-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.sn-tour-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .sn-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  .sn-card:nth-child(4),
  .sn-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .sn-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .sn-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
  .sn-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    border-radius: 30px 30px 30px 10px;
  }
  .sn-tour-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sn-section {
    padding: 20px 5.5vw 20px;
  }
  .sn-head {
    margin-bottom: 42px;
  }
  .sn-card {
    padding: 28px 14px 24px;
  }
  .sn-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .sn-strip-text a {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .sn-tour-btn {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .sn-eyebrow span {
    font-size: 9px;
  }
  .sn-head h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }
  .sn-head p {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .sn-number {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
  .sn-label {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}
/*==============================ACHIVEMENST AWARDS SECTION STYLING============================*/
.aw-section {
  position: relative;
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 110px 24px 60px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.aw-wrap {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.aw-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 70px;
}
.aw-eyebrow {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.1);
  padding: 7px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.2);
}
.aw-eyebrow i {
  color: #109cb5;
}
.aw-title {
  font-size: 34px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #001f3d;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.aw-title span {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #c9a24b, #109cb5);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.aw-sub {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #5b6b76;
  margin-top: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ===== main grid : 40 / 60 ===== */
.aw-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 40% 60%;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* ---------- LEFT VISUAL (40%) ---------- */
.aw-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 460px;
}

.aw-bg-svg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10% -10% -10% -10%;
  width: 120%;
  height: 120%;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: visible;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.aw-orbit {
  animation: awSpin 26s linear infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.aw-orbit-rev {
  animation: awSpin 34s linear infinite reverse;
  transform-origin: center;
}
@keyframes awSpin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}
.aw-pulse-shape {
  animation: awPulse 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-origin: center;
}
@keyframes awPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.55;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
}
.aw-drift {
  animation: awDrift 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes awDrift {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-14px);
  }
}

.aw-image-card {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  aspect-ratio: 1/1.05;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 38% 62% 63% 37% / 41% 44% 56% 59%;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.28),
    0 0 0 6px #ffffff,
    0 0 0 7px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.35);
  animation: awBlobMorph 11s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes awBlobMorph {
  0%,
  100% {
    border-radius: 38% 62% 63% 37% / 41% 44% 56% 59%;
  }
  50% {
    border-radius: 58% 42% 40% 60% / 55% 58% 42% 45%;
  }
}
.aw-image-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.aw-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 10px 16px 10px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.22);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.aw-badge i {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 12px;
}
.aw-badge-left {
  top: 12%;
  left: -8%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
  color: #001f3d;
}
.aw-badge-left i {
  background: rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.12);
  color: #001f3d;
}
.aw-badge-right {
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -10%;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #001f3d, #003664);
}

/* ---------- RIGHT TABS (60%) ---------- */
.aw-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

.aw-tab {
  all: unset;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 22px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.07);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.05);
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    background 0.4s ease,
    border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.aw-tab:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.09);
}

.aw-tab::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -60%;
  width: 40%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75),
    transparent
  );
  transform: skewX(-18deg);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.aw-tab-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #001f3d, #003664);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.3);
  transition:
    background 0.4s ease,
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    transform 0.4s ease;
}
.aw-tab-icon i {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 19px;
}

.aw-tab-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.aw-tab-title {
  display: block;
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: -0.1px;
}
.aw-tab-desc {
  display: block;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #6a7f8c;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 500;
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    max-height 0.4s ease,
    opacity 0.4s ease,
    margin-top 0.4s ease;
}

.aw-tab-year {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  padding: 7px 16px 7px 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  clip-path: polygon(14px 0, 100% 0, 100% 100%, 14px 100%, 0 50%);
  transition: background 0.4s ease;
}

.aw-tab-progress {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #109cb5, #c9a24b);
  border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
}

.aw-tab.active {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85),
    rgba(244, 251, 253, 0.75)
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.45);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 46px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.18),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.18) inset;
  transform: translateX(6px);
}
.aw-tab.active::before {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: awShine 2.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes awShine {
  0% {
    left: -60%;
  }
  55%,
  100% {
    left: 130%;
  }
}
.aw-tab.active .aw-tab-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-6deg);
}
.aw-tab.active .aw-tab-year {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
  color: #001f3d;
}
.aw-tab.active .aw-tab-desc {
  max-height: 50px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.aw-tab.active .aw-tab-progress {
  animation: awProgress 4.5s linear forwards;
}
@keyframes awProgress {
  from {
    width: 0%;
  }
  to {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ---------- BOTTOM STRIP ---------- */
.aw-strip {
  margin-top: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 22px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #001f3d, #003664);
  border-radius: 26px;
  padding: 28px 34px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}
.aw-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 85% 20%,
    rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.18),
    transparent 55%
  );
}
.aw-strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  color: #ffffff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.aw-strip-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #001f3d;
  font-size: 19px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.35);
}
.aw-strip-left span {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 440px;
}
.aw-strip-btn {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.aw-strip-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.aw-strip-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.5);
}
.aw-strip-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ===== responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .aw-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
  }
  .aw-visual {
    min-height: 380px;
  }
  .aw-badge-left {
    left: 2%;
  }
  .aw-badge-right {
    right: 2%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .aw-section {
    padding: 20px 16px 20px;
  }
  .aw-head {
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
  }
  .aw-title {
    font-size: 22px;
  }
  .aw-sub {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .aw-tab {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .aw-tab-icon {
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .aw-tab-title {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .aw-tab-year {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 6px 12px 6px 12px;
  }
  .aw-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 26px;
  }
  .aw-strip-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .aw-eyebrow {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .aw-image-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 260px;
  }
  .aw-tab-desc {
    display: none;
  }
  .aw-strip-icon {
    width: 25px;
    height: 25px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .aw-strip-left span {
    font-size: 9px;
  }
  .aw-strip-btn {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}

/*============================LATEST UPDTAES SECTION STYLING======================*/

.updates-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 20px 5vw 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 92% 10%,
      rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.05),
      transparent 45%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 2% 90%,
      rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.05),
      transparent 40%
    ),
    #ffffff;
}

/* ---- Header ---- */
.up-head {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 30px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.up-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.up-eyebrow .line {
  width: 44px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
}

.up-eyebrow span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #109cb5;
}

.up-head h2 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.6vw, 44px);
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 550px;
}

.up-head h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #109cb5;
}

.up-sub {
  max-width: 300px;
  font-size: 14.5px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #54606b;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
}

.up-sub strong {
  color: #003664;
}

/* ============================================================
     MAIN WRAPPER
     ============================================================ */
.up-wrapper {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* ============================================================
     LEFT: EVENTS (Marquee UP)
     ============================================================ */
.up-events {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  max-width: 50%;
  position: relative;
}

.up-panel-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.12);
}

.up-panel-header h3 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #001f3d;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.up-panel-header h3 i {
  color: #c9a24b;
  font-size: 20px;
}

.up-panel-header .up-count {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #63707c;
  background: #f5f8fa;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.06);
}

/* ---- Marquee Container ---- */
.up-marquee-wrap {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 460px;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: #f8fafb;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.05);
  padding: 4px;
}

.up-marquee-up {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 6px 8px 6px 8px;
  animation: marqueeUp 22s linear infinite;
}

.up-marquee-up:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeUp {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
}

/* ---- Event Card ---- */
.up-event-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px 12px 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.up-event-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.08);
}

.up-event-img {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001f3d, #003664);
}

.up-event-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

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

.up-event-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.up-event-date {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #109cb5;
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.up-event-badge {
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #c9a24b;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.15);
}

.up-event-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #001f3d;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.up-event-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #63707c;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.up-event-read {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #109cb5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.up-event-read i {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.up-event-card:hover .up-event-read i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ============================================================
     RIGHT: NEWS (Marquee DOWN)
     ============================================================ */
.up-news {
  flex: 0 0 50%;
  max-width: 50%;
  position: relative;
}

.up-marquee-down {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 6px 8px 6px 8px;
  animation: marqueeDown 24s linear infinite;
}

.up-marquee-down:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeDown {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(-50%);
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ---- News Card ---- */
.up-news-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 16px 12px 12px;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.04);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.04);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.up-news-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  border-color: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.08);
}

.up-news-img {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
}

.up-news-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.up-news-info {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.up-news-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.up-news-date {
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #c9a24b;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.08);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.up-news-badge {
  font-size: 8px;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #109cb5;
  background: rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.1);
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.15);
}

.up-news-title {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #001f3d;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.up-news-desc {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #63707c;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.up-news-read {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #c9a24b;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.up-news-read i {
  font-size: 10px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.up-news-card:hover .up-news-read i {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* ============================================================
     BOTTOM STRIP - ADMISSION CTA
     ============================================================ */
.up-bottom-strip {
  max-width: 1400px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #001f3d, #003664);
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(79, 212, 232, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.25);
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.up-bottom-strip::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -60%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.15),
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation: stripGlow 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.up-bottom-strip::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40%;
  left: -8%;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.12),
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation: stripGlow2 5s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes stripGlow {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.2);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes stripGlow2 {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.3);
    opacity: 0.9;
  }
}

.up-strip-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.up-strip-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
  animation: stripPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes stripPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.3);
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 40px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.6);
    transform: scale(1.04);
  }
}

.up-strip-text {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.up-strip-text h4 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 20px;
  color: #e8cd8a;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.up-strip-text p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.up-strip-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  color: #001f3d;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.35);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.up-strip-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4fd4e8, #109cb5);
}

.up-strip-btn i {
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.up-strip-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.up-strip-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4fd4e8;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: dotBlink 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes dotBlink {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 0.3;
    transform: scale(0.7);
  }
}

/* ============================================================
     RESPONSIVE
     ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .up-wrapper {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 34px;
  }

  .up-events {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .up-news {
    flex: 0 0 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .up-marquee-wrap {
    height: 400px;
  }

  .up-bottom-strip {
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border-radius: 22px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .updates-section {
    padding: 70px 5vw 60px;
  }

  .up-head {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
  }

  .up-head h2 {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

  .up-sub {
    max-width: 100%;
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }

  .up-panel-header h3 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .up-marquee-wrap {
    height: 340px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }

  .up-event-card {
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 10px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .up-event-img {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .up-event-title {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .up-event-desc {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .up-news-card {
    padding: 10px 12px 10px 10px;
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .up-news-img {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
  }

  .up-news-title {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .up-news-desc {
    font-size: 11px;
  }

  .up-bottom-strip {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .up-strip-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .up-strip-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 20px;
  }

  .up-strip-text h4 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .up-strip-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  .up-strip-btn {
    padding: 12px 24px;
    font-size: 13px;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .updates-section {
    padding: 20px 4vw 20px;
  }

  .up-head h2 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .up-marquee-wrap {
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .up-event-card {
    padding: 8px 10px 8px 8px;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .up-event-img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .up-event-title {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .up-event-desc {
    font-size: 10px;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
  }

  .up-event-date {
    font-size: 9px;
    padding: 1px 8px;
  }

  .up-event-badge {
    font-size: 7px;
    padding: 1px 8px;
  }

  .up-news-card {
    padding: 8px 10px 8px 8px;
    gap: 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .up-news-img {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }

  .up-news-title {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .up-news-desc {
    font-size: 10px;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
  }

  .up-news-date {
    font-size: 9px;
    padding: 1px 8px;
  }

  .up-news-badge {
    font-size: 7px;
    padding: 1px 8px;
  }

  .up-bottom-strip {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .up-strip-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .up-strip-text h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }

  .up-strip-text p {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .up-strip-btn {
    padding: 10px 18px;
    font-size: 11px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
}

/*===================================================
    TESTIMONIAL SECTION STYLES
    =================================================== */
.pt-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 6vw 110px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 94% 8%,
      rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.07),
      transparent 45%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 3% 92%,
      rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.08),
      transparent 40%
    ),
    #ffffff;
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.pt-head {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto 54px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pt-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.pt-eyebrow .line {
  width: 44px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
}
.pt-eyebrow span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #109cb5;
}

.pt-head h2 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 50px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 600px;
}
.pt-head h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #109cb5;
}

/* Swiper Navigation */
.pt-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}
.pt-nav-btn {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.15);
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition:
    background 0.35s ease,
    border-color 0.35s ease,
    transform 0.3s ease;
}
.pt-nav-btn svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #001f3d;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
  transition: stroke 0.3s ease;
}
.pt-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #001f3d;
  border-color: #001f3d;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pt-nav-btn:hover svg {
  stroke: #e8cd8a;
}
.pt-nav-btn.swiper-button-disabled {
  opacity: 0.3;
  cursor: not-allowed;
  transform: none !important;
}
.pt-nav-btn.swiper-button-disabled:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.15);
}
.pt-nav-btn.swiper-button-disabled:hover svg {
  stroke: #001f3d;
}

/* ---------- Swiper Container ---------- */
.pt-slider-outer {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.pt-swiper {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 4px 0 10px;
}

.pt-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pt-slide {
  height: auto;
}

/* ---------- Quote card ---------- */
.pt-quote-card {
  --br: 36px 36px 36px 8px;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  background: #f5f8fa;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.07);
  border-radius: var(--br);
  padding: 26px 24px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    background 0.5s ease;
}

.pt-slide:nth-child(3n + 1) .pt-quote-card {
  --br: 8px 36px 36px 36px;
}
.pt-slide:nth-child(3n) .pt-quote-card {
  --br: 36px 8px 36px 36px;
}

.pt-quote-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 26px 48px -22px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.2);
}

.pt-top-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.pt-stars {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
}
.pt-stars svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  fill: #c9a24b;
  stroke: none;
}

.pt-verified {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(31, 164, 99, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31, 164, 99, 0.28);
  color: #1fa463;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 10px 5px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}
.pt-verified svg {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  stroke: #1fa463;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.6;
}

.pt-quote-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.pt-quote-icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  fill: #e8cd8a;
}

.pt-quote-text {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #42505c;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  flex: 1;
}

.pt-profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pt-avatar {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 55%, #109cb5 140%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 22px;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px -6px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.4);
}

.pt-profile-name {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #001f3d;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.pt-profile-role {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #6b7680;
}

.pt-quote-footer {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 14px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.14);
}
.pt-year {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #8b96a0;
}
.pt-recommend {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #c9a24b;
}
.pt-recommend svg {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  fill: #c9a24b;
  stroke: none;
}

/* ---------- Video card ---------- */
.pt-video-card {
  --br: 36px 36px 36px 8px;
  position: relative;
  height: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--br);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px -24px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.28);
  transition:
    transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.pt-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 58px -24px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.34);
}

.pt-video-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 55%, #109cb5 150%);
  cursor: pointer;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.pt-video-frame iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

.pt-video-poster {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.pt-video-poster .glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 212, 232, 0.3), transparent 70%);
  top: -90px;
  right: -60px;
}

.pt-play-btn {
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    background 0.35s ease;
}
.pt-video-frame:hover .pt-play-btn {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.26);
}
.pt-play-btn svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  fill: #ffffff;
  margin-left: 3px;
}

.pt-featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 7px 13px 7px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #e8cd8a, #c9a24b);
  color: #001f3d;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.pt-featured-badge i {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #001f3d;
  display: block;
}

.pt-video-body {
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
}

.pt-video-title {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 17.5px;
  color: #001f3d;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pt-video-parent {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: #6b7680;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.pt-video-parent b {
  color: #003664;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.pt-video-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 14px 0;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.14);
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.14);
}

.pt-duration {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #5a6672;
}
.pt-duration svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  stroke: #109cb5;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2;
}

.pt-video-ribbon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #1fa463;
}
.pt-video-ribbon svg {
  width: 11px;
  height: 11px;
  stroke: #1fa463;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.6;
}

.pt-watch-btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 12px 20px 12px 21px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #001f3d;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.pt-watch-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, #109cb5, #c9a24b);
  transform: translateX(-102%);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  z-index: -1;
}
.pt-watch-btn:hover::before {
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.pt-watch-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pt-watch-btn svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.pt-watch-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ---------- Swiper Pagination Dots ---------- */
.swiper-pagination {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.18);
  opacity: 1;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.4);
}

.swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet:hover {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  background: #c9a24b;
}

.swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  width: 32px;
}

/* ---------- Trust stats ---------- */
.pt-stats {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 64px auto 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  padding-top: 50px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.08);
}

.pt-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.pt-stat-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 55%, #109cb5 140%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.4);
}
.pt-stat-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: #ffffff;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.7;
}

.pt-stat-num {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 23px;
  color: #001f3d;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.pt-stat-label {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: #5a6672;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .pt-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    row-gap: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .pt-section {
    padding: 20px 5.5vw 30px;
  }
  .pt-head {
    margin-bottom: 36px;
  }
  .pt-head h2 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }
  .pt-nav {
    display: none;
  }
  .pt-stats {
    margin-top: 20px;
    padding-top: 10px;
  }
  .pt-stat-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }
  .pt-stat-num {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .pt-stat-label {
    font-size: 9px;
  }
}
/*===============================VISIT OUR CAMPUS STYLING=========================*/
.vc-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 120px 6vw 130px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 96% 4%,
      rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.08),
      transparent 45%
    ),
    radial-gradient(
      circle at 0% 100%,
      rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.09),
      transparent 42%
    ),
    #ffffff;
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.vc-head {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto 56px;
}
.vc-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.vc-eyebrow .line {
  width: 44px;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #c9a24b, #e8cd8a);
}
.vc-eyebrow span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.28em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #109cb5;
}

.vc-head h2 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 52px);
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #001f3d;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  max-width: 640px;
}
.vc-head h2 em {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #109cb5;
}
.vc-head p {
  max-width: 480px;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #5a6672;
}

/* ---------- Split Grid ---------- */
.vc-grid {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.vc-left,
.vc-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ---------- Gradient-border frame (shared premium treatment) ---------- */
.vc-frame {
  padding: 2.5px;
  border-radius: 38px 38px 10px 38px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8cd8a 0%, #4fd4e8 45%, #c9a24b 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 60px -28px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.35);
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
}

.vc-frame.right-frame {
  border-radius: 38px 38px 38px 10px;
}

/* ---------- Map ---------- */
.vc-map-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #001f3d;
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 340px;
  width: 100%;
}

.vc-map-wrap iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 340px;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
  filter: saturate(0.9) contrast(1.03);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.vc-map-veil {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.28) 0%,
    transparent 26%,
    transparent 74%,
    rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.24) 100%
  );
}

/* ---------- 3D animated pin ---------- */
.vc-pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vc-pin-stage {
  position: relative;
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.vc-radar {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #4fd4e8;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: vcRadar 2.6s ease-out infinite;
}
.vc-radar.r2 {
  animation-delay: 0.9s;
}
.vc-radar.r3 {
  animation-delay: 1.8s;
}

@keyframes vcRadar {
  0% {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
  100% {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.vc-pin-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 16px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.5));
  animation: vcBounce 2.6s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes vcBounce {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.04);
  }
}

.vc-pin-label {
  margin-top: 4px;
  background: rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  white-space: nowrap;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 18px -8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.vc-directions-btn {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 22px 14px 19px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  color: #001f3d;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -14px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.45);
  transition:
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    background 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vc-directions-btn .icon-wrap {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #003664);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.vc-directions-btn:hover .icon-wrap {
  transform: rotate(340deg) scale(1.1);
}
.vc-directions-btn svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  stroke: #ffffff;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.4;
}
.vc-directions-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 22px 36px -14px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.5);
}

.vc-map-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 15px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
}
.vc-map-badge .dot-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
}
.vc-map-badge .dot-wrap i {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #3ddc84;
}
.vc-map-badge .dot-wrap i.ping {
  animation: vcPing 1.8s ease-out infinite;
}
@keyframes vcPing {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.6);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* ---------- Glass contact cards ---------- */
.vc-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.vc-glass-card {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 13px;
  padding: 19px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px 20px 20px 6px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    150deg,
    rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.045),
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.06)
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.09);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s ease,
    background 0.4s ease,
    border-color 0.4s ease;
}
.vc-glass-card:nth-child(2) {
  border-radius: 20px 20px 6px 20px;
}
.vc-glass-card:nth-child(3) {
  border-radius: 20px 6px 20px 20px;
}
.vc-glass-card:nth-child(4) {
  border-radius: 6px 20px 20px 20px;
}

.vc-glass-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8cd8a, transparent 50%, #4fd4e8);
  -webkit-mask:
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0) content-box,
    linear-gradient(#000 0 0);
  -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
  mask-composite: exclude;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.vc-glass-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: linear-gradient(
    150deg,
    rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.075),
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.1)
  );
  box-shadow: 0 20px 36px -20px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.32);
}
.vc-glass-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.vc-glass-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 55%, #109cb5 140%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 16px -6px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.4);
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.vc-glass-card:hover .vc-glass-icon {
  transform: rotate(-10deg) scale(1.08);
}
.vc-glass-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: #e8cd8a;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 1.8;
}

.vc-glass-label {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #109cb5;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.vc-glass-value {
  font-size: 13.2px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #001f3d;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.vc-glass-value.small {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #42505c;
}

/* ---------- Form ---------- */
.vc-form-card {
  flex: 1;
  width: 100%;
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: inherit;
  padding: 40px 38px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.vc-form-head {
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.vc-form-head .vc-form-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #c9a24b;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.vc-form-head .vc-form-eyebrow svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
  stroke: #c9a24b;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
}
.vc-form-head h3 {
  font-family: "Fraunces", serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 25px;
  color: #001f3d;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.vc-form-head p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: #5a6672;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.vc-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 18px;
  flex: 1;
}

.vc-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
}

.vc-field {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}
.vc-field label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #5a6672;
}

.vc-field input,
.vc-field select,
.vc-field textarea {
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #0a0a0a;
  padding: 13px 15px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.12);
  background: #f5f8fa;
  outline: none;
  transition:
    border-color 0.3s ease,
    background 0.3s ease,
    box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  width: 100%;
}

.vc-field select {
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%23109cb5' stroke-width='2'><path d='M6 9l6 6 6-6'/></svg>");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  background-size: 16px;
}

.vc-field textarea {
  resize: none;
  min-height: 88px;
  font-family: "Manrope", sans-serif;
  flex: 1;
}

.vc-field input:focus,
.vc-field select:focus,
.vc-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: #109cb5;
  background: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.12);
}

/* ---------- Premium Send Button ---------- */
.vc-send-btn {
  margin-top: 6px;
  align-self: flex-start;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  padding: 8px 8px 8px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 50%, #001f3d 100%);
  background-size: 220% 100%;
  background-position: 0% 0%;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 30px -16px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.55);
  transition:
    background-position 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
    box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.vc-send-btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: -40%;
  width: 35%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    115deg,
    transparent,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4),
    transparent
  );
  transform: skewX(-20deg);
  transition: left 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.vc-send-btn:hover::before {
  left: 130%;
}

.vc-send-btn:hover {
  background-position: 100% 0%;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:
    0 22px 40px -16px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.5),
    0 0 0 4px rgba(201, 162, 75, 0.14);
}
.vc-send-btn:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.98);
}

.vc-send-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8cd8a, #c9a24b);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.vc-send-btn:hover .vc-send-icon {
  transform: translateX(2px) rotate(0deg);
}
.vc-send-icon svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: #001f3d;
  fill: none;
  stroke-width: 2.3;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.vc-send-btn:hover .vc-send-icon svg {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .vc-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
  }
  .vc-map-wrap {
    min-height: 360px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vc-section {
    padding: 30px 5.5vw 30px;
  }
  .vc-head {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .vc-head h2 {
    font-size: 18px;
  }

  .vc-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .vc-form-card {
    padding: 30px 22px;
  }
  .vc-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .vc-directions-btn {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 12px 16px 12px 12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 320px) {
  .vc-head p {
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   OVERLAPPING CTA STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.ft-cta-wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto -78px;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.ft-cta {
  position: relative;
  isolation: isolate;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #001f3d 0%, #003664 55%, #109cb5 130%);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 38px 44px;
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 70px rgba(0, 31, 61, 0.35),
    0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) inset;
}
.ft-cta::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 88% 15%,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.28),
    transparent 55%
  );
}
.ft-cta-left {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}
.ft-cta-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #001f3d;
  font-size: 22px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
}
.ft-cta-left h3 {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 22px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.ft-cta-left p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 13px;
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ft-cta-btns {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ft-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  padding: 14px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.ft-btn-outline {
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}
.ft-btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #ffffff;
}
.ft-btn-solid {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  color: #001f3d;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
}
.ft-btn-solid:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.5);
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
.ft-footer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #001f3d 0%, #001830 100%);
  padding: 110px 24px 0;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ft-wave {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  line-height: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.ft-wave svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 70px;
  display: block;
}

.ft-bg-fx {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.ft-glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(10px);
  animation: ftGlowPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ft-glow-cyan {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  top: -120px;
  left: -140px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.18),
    transparent 70%
  );
}
.ft-glow-gold {
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  bottom: -160px;
  right: -160px;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.15),
    transparent 70%
  );
  animation-delay: 1.4s;
}
@keyframes ftGlowPulse {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.75;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
.ft-particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(79, 212, 232, 0.55);
  animation: ftFloat linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ftFloat {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  10% {
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  90% {
    opacity: 0.6;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-140px) translateX(18px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.ft-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ---------- ROW 1 : columns ---------- */
.ft-cols {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.35fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 38px;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  align-items: start;
}
.ft-col h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  position: relative;
}
.ft-col h4::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  width: 26px;
  height: 3px;
  margin-top: 9px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
}

/* branding column */
.ft-logo-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.ft-logo-box {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  padding: 6px;
}
.ft-logo-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
.ft-brand-name {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.ft-brand-tag {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: #4fd4e8;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ft-about {
  font-size: 13px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  max-width: 300px;
}

.ft-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.ft-social a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.ft-social a:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
}

.ft-glass-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  max-width: 290px;
}
.ft-glass-badge .ft-stars {
  color: #109cb5;
  font-size: 12px;
  display: flex;
  gap: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.ft-glass-badge span.ft-glass-text {
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* link columns - ALL LEFT ALIGNED */
.ft-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 13px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.ft-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
  text-align: left;
  width: 100%;
}
.ft-links a i.ft-link-dot {
  font-size: 7px;
  color: #4fd4e8;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ft-links a i.ft-link-arrow {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 11px;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-6px);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ft-links a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}
.ft-links a:hover i.ft-link-dot {
  color: #109cb5;
  transform: scale(1.3);
}
.ft-links a:hover i.ft-link-arrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
  color: #4fd4e8;
}

/* contact column - ALL LEFT ALIGNED */
.ft-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}
.ft-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  text-align: left;
}
.ft-contact-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #4fd4e8;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.ft-contact-list li:hover .ft-contact-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(-6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
}
.ft-contact-list li span {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding-top: 0;
}

.fit-contact-text {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68) !important;
  font-size: 12.5px !important;
  margin-top: 6px !important;
}

.ft-direction-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #001f3d;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.ft-direction-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
}

/* ---------- ROW 2 : newsletter ---------- */
.ft-newsletter {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 30px 34px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.ft-newsletter::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 10% 20%,
    rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.14),
    transparent 55%
  );
}
.ft-nl-left {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.ft-nl-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
}
.ft-nl-left h4 {
  font-size: 16.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
}
.ft-nl-left p {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
  margin-top: 3px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ft-nl-form {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ft-nl-form input {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 13px;
  min-width: 250px;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease;
}
.ft-nl-form input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}
.ft-nl-form input:focus {
  border-color: #109cb5;
}
.ft-nl-form button {
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 13px 24px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 13px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  color: #001f3d;
  transition: all 0.35s ease;
}
.ft-nl-form button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
}

/* ---------- ROW 3 : recognitions ---------- */
.ft-recognitions {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
}
.ft-recog-label {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ft-recog-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 34px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ft-recog-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}
.ft-recog-circle {
  position: relative;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  color: #4fd4e8;
  font-size: 20px;
}
.ft-recog-circle::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px dashed rgba(16, 156, 181, 0.4);
  animation: ftRingSpin 14s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ftRingSpin {
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}
.ft-recog-badge span {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* ---------- BOTTOM STRIP ---------- */
.ft-bottom {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.ft-bottom-credit {
  text-align: center;
}
.ft-bottom-credit a {
  color: #4fd4e8;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
}
.ft-bottom-credit a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -3px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #109cb5, #4fd4e8);
}
.ft-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.ft-bottom-links a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.ft-bottom-links a:hover {
  color: #4fd4e8;
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE - Mobile Optimized
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .ft-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .ft-col.ft-brand {
    grid-column: 1/-1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .ft-cols {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .ft-col.ft-brand {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  /* All columns left aligned on mobile */
  .ft-col {
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ft-col h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .ft-links a {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }

  .ft-contact-list li span {
    font-size: 12px;
  }

  .ft-about {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .ft-brand-name {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .ft-brand-tag {
    font-size: 10px;
  }

  .ft-glass-badge {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .ft-direction-btn {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ft-section {
    padding: 80px 5.5vw 90px;
  }
  .ft-cta {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .ft-cta-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .ft-cta-btns {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
  .ft-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: normal;
  }
  .ft-footer {
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
  }
  .ft-cols {
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .ft-col h4 {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .ft-links a {
    font-size: 12px;
    gap: 8px;
  }
  .ft-links a i.ft-link-dot {
    font-size: 6px;
  }
  .ft-links a i.ft-link-arrow {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .ft-contact-list li span {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }
  .ft-contact-icon {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .ft-newsletter {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 20px;
  }
  .ft-nl-left {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .ft-nl-form {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
  }
  .ft-nl-form input {
    min-width: 0;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 11px 14px;
  }
  .ft-nl-form button {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 11px;
  }
  .ft-nl-left h4 {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .ft-nl-left p {
    font-size: 11.5px;
  }
  .ft-recog-row {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .ft-recog-circle {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .ft-recog-badge span {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .ft-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 16px;
  }
  .ft-bottom-links {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .ft-bottom-links a {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .ft-glass-badge {
    padding: 10px 14px;
  }
  .ft-glass-badge .ft-stars {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .ft-glass-badge span.ft-glass-text {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .ft-cta {
    padding: 18px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }
  .ft-cta-left h3 {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .ft-cta-left p {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .ft-cta-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .ft-btn {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
  }
  .ft-footer {
    padding-top: 120px;
  }
  .ft-links a {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .ft-contact-list li span {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .ft-contact-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .ft-nl-left h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .ft-nl-form input {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }
  .ft-nl-form button {
    font-size: 11px;
    padding: 10px;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  * {
    animation-duration: 0.001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.001ms !important;
  }
}