/* =========================================================
   Superior College Wadala — Modern Clean Stylesheet
   Updated 2026: Professional, modern, clean redesign
   Palette: Teal #0B4A3E · Maroon #7A1E2B · Gold #D4A82F
   Typography: Playfair Display (headings) · Inter (body)
   ========================================================= */

:root {
    --teal: #0B4A3E;
    --teal-50:  #eef8f5;
    --teal-100: #d6ede6;
    --teal-200: #addbcd;
    --teal-300: #7bc3b1;
    --teal-400: #45a18d;
    --teal-500: #1f8172;
    --teal-600: #0B4A3E;
    --teal-700: #08392f;
    --teal-800: #062c25;
    --teal-900: #031a16;

    --maroon: #7A1E2B;
    --maroon-50:  #fdf1f3;
    --maroon-100: #fadde2;
    --maroon-200: #f5b9c4;
    --maroon-300: #ec8a9b;
    --maroon-400: #dd5571;
    --maroon-500: #b93451;
    --maroon-600: #7A1E2B;
    --maroon-700: #5e1721;
    --maroon-800: #45101a;
    --maroon-900: #2a0a10;

    --gold: #D4A82F;
    --gold-50:  #fdf8ea;
    --gold-100: #faedc7;
    --gold-200: #f5db90;
    --gold-300: #edc052;
    --gold-400: #D4A82F;
    --gold-500: #b98e1f;
    --gold-600: #936f16;

    --ink: #0f172a;
    --ink-2: #1e293b;
    --muted: #64748b;
    --line: #e5e7eb;
    --line-2: #f1f5f9;
    --bg: #f8fafc;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --radius: 14px;
    --radius-lg: 22px;
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    --shadow:    0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
    --shadow-xl: 0 30px 60px rgba(11, 74, 62, 0.12);

    --gradient-teal:   linear-gradient(135deg, #0B4A3E 0%, #136d5c 100%);
    --gradient-teal-2: linear-gradient(135deg, #08392f 0%, #0B4A3E 50%, #136d5c 100%);
    --gradient-maroon: linear-gradient(135deg, #7A1E2B 0%, #4a1255 100%);
    --gradient-gold:   linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A82F 0%, #f0b940 100%);
    --gradient-warm:   linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A82F 0%, #e8893b 100%);
    --gradient-hero:   linear-gradient(120deg, #08392f 0%, #0B4A3E 45%, #136d5c 100%);
    --gradient-hero-2: linear-gradient(120deg, #5e1721 0%, #7A1E2B 55%, #4a1255 100%);
    --gradient-soft:   linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #ffffff 100%);

    --container: 1280px;
}

/* ---------- Base Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    font-family: 'Inter', 'Poppins', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    color: var(--ink);
    background-color: var(--bg);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    font-size: 15.5px;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6,
.display-1, .display-2, .display-3, .display-4, .display-5, .display-6 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--teal-700);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 1.8vw, 1.55rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.lead { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--muted); }

p { color: #334155; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
a { color: var(--teal-600); text-decoration: none; transition: all 0.25s ease; font-weight: 500; }
a:hover { color: var(--maroon-600); }

.container, .container-lg { max-width: var(--container); }

/* ---------- Utility ---------- */
.bg-teal      { background-color: var(--teal-600) !important; }
.bg-teal-50   { background-color: var(--teal-50) !important; }
.bg-maroon    { background-color: var(--maroon-600) !important; }
.bg-maroon-50 { background-color: var(--maroon-50) !important; }
.bg-gold      { background-color: var(--gold-400) !important; }
.bg-gold-50   { background-color: var(--gold-50) !important; }
.bg-offwhite  { background-color: var(--bg) !important; }
.bg-white     { background-color: var(--white) !important; }
.bg-footer    { background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a0d1a 0%, #45101a 50%, #5e1721 100%) !important; }

.text-teal   { color: var(--teal-600) !important; }
.text-maroon { color: var(--maroon-600) !important; }
.text-gold   { color: var(--gold-400) !important; }
.text-ink    { color: var(--ink) !important; }
.text-muted-2 { color: var(--muted) !important; }

.rounded-2xl { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); }
.rounded-xl  { border-radius: var(--radius); }

.border-teal-100 { border-color: var(--teal-100) !important; }
.border-maroon-100 { border-color: var(--maroon-100) !important; }
.border-gold-100 { border-color: var(--gold-200) !important; }
.border-gold-300 { border-color: var(--gold-300) !important; }
.border-gold { border-color: var(--gold-400) !important; }

.bg-gradient-teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-600) 0%, #136d5c 100%);
}

.campus-showcase img {
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.campus-showcase:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

.max-w-1 { max-width: 420px; }
.max-w-2 { max-width: 640px; }
.max-w-3 { max-width: 820px; }

.object-fit-cover { object-fit: cover; }

.h-100 { height: 100% !important; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.72rem 1.55rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.btn-primary, .btn-teal {
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white;
    border-color: transparent;
}
.btn-primary:hover, .btn-teal:hover { color: white; background: var(--teal-700); }
.btn-maroon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #8b2636 0%, #7A1E2B 100%);
    color: white;
    border-color: transparent;
}
.btn-maroon:hover { color: #fff; filter: brightness(1.05); }
.btn-gold {
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: #1C1C1C;
    border-color: transparent;
}
.btn-gold:hover { color: #1C1C1C; filter: brightness(1.05); }
.btn-outline-teal {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--teal-600);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-600);
}
.btn-outline-teal:hover { background: var(--teal-600); color: white; }
.btn-outline-maroon {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--maroon-600);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--maroon-600);
}
.btn-outline-maroon:hover { background: var(--maroon-600); color: white; }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.45rem 1.05rem; font-size: 0.83rem; }

/* ===================================================
   SUPERIOR UNIVERSITY STYLE HEADER (REFERENCE UI)
   =================================================== */
.su-topbar {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #4c1d95 0%, #5b21b6 50%, #6d28d9 100%);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    padding: 0.42rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1025;
}
.su-topbar .container { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; }
.su-tb-left, .su-tb-right { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.9rem; }
.su-tb-left span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.38rem; }
.su-tb-left i, .su-tb-right > a i { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #c4b5fd; }
.su-tb-right > a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; text-decoration: none; }
.su-tb-right > a:hover { color: #fcd34d; }
.su-tb-socials { display: inline-flex; gap: 0.4rem; }
.su-tb-socials a {
    width: 24px; height: 24px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.su-tb-socials a:hover {
    background: #fcd34d;
    color: #4c1d95;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .su-tb-left span:nth-child(n+2) { display: none; }
}

.su-navbar {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding: 0.55rem 0;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}
.su-navbar.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.08); }
.su-brand { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.7rem; text-decoration: none; padding: 0 !important; }
.su-brand-logo {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2.2px solid #5b21b6;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(91,33,182,0.14);
}
.su-brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1; }
.su-brand-name {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #5b21b6;
    line-height: 1;
}
.su-brand-campus {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    color: #7c3aed;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.su-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid #ddd6fe;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #5b21b6;
    padding: 0.42rem 0.62rem;
}
.su-toggler .navbar-toggler-icon { filter: invert(18%) sepia(72%) saturate(4484%) hue-rotate(258deg) brightness(94%) contrast(92%); }

.su-nav .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem !important;
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.su-nav .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem; right: 1rem;
    bottom: 0.15rem;
    height: 2.5px;
    border-radius: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5b21b6, #a855f7);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.su-nav .nav-link:hover { color: #5b21b6; background: #f5f3ff; }
.su-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
.su-nav .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.su-nav .nav-link.active { color: #5b21b6; }
.su-dropdown {
    border: 1px solid #ede9fe;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0.6rem;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(91,33,182,0.12);
    min-width: 240px;
}
.su-dropdown .dropdown-item {
    padding: 0.55rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.87rem;
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.su-dropdown .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f5f3ff, #ede9fe);
    color: #5b21b6;
}
.su-offcanvas {
    width: min(320px, 90%);
    border: 0;
    border-top-left-radius: 22px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: -20px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.su-offcanvas-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4c1d95 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
    color: white;
}
.su-offcanvas-body .su-nav .nav-link { padding: 0.75rem 1rem !important; }
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .su-nav-cta { display: none !important; }
}

.su-btn-apply {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b21b6 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(91,33,182,0.28);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.su-btn-apply:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4c1d95 0%, #5b21b6 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(91,33,182,0.32);
    color: #fff !important;
}
.su-btn-submit {
    background: #fff;
    color: #5b21b6 !important;
    border: 1.5px solid #c4b5fd;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.su-btn-submit:hover {
    background: #f5f3ff;
    border-color: #a78bfa;
    color: #4c1d95 !important;
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
}

/* --- Hero Wave Decorative (SEE Pakistan Style) --- */
.su-hero { position: relative; overflow: visible; }
.su-hero-wave {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0;
    bottom: -1px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 70px;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .su-hero-wave { height: 40px; }
}

/* --- Study With Us Cards (Reference UI) --- */
.su-study-section { position: relative; z-index: 5; padding-top: 1.5rem !important; }
.su-study-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.su-study-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.12);
    border-color: #ddd6fe;
}
.su-study-img {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 14;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #f8fafc;
}
.su-study-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}
.su-study-card:hover .su-study-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.su-study-body {
    padding: 0.85rem 0.9rem 0.9rem;
    background: #fff;
}
.su-study-body h6 {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}
.su-study-view {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #5b21b6;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.28);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.22s ease;
}
.su-study-card:hover .su-study-view {
    background: #4c1d95;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}
.su-view-pink {
    background: #db2777 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(219, 39, 119, 0.28) !important;
}
.su-study-card:hover .su-view-pink { background: #be185d !important; }
.su-admissions-badge-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 0.8rem 0.9rem;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(220,38,38,0.1) 0%, rgba(220,38,38,0.28) 55%, rgba(220,38,38,0.75) 100%);
    color: #fff;
}
.su-admissions-badge-overlay > span:first-child {
    background: #dc2626;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(220, 38, 38, 0.35);
}
.su-applynow-pill {
    align-self: flex-end;
    background: #fff;
    color: #db2777;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

/* --- Purple Community Banner (Ref UI) --- */
.su-community-banner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4c1d95 0%, #5b21b6 45%, #6d28d9 100%);
    padding: 4rem 0;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}
.su-community-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 18% 22%, rgba(255,255,255,0.08), transparent 45%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 82% 78%, rgba(244, 114, 182, 0.18), transparent 52%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.su-community-banner .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.su-community-banner h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #ede9fe;
}
.su-community-banner h3 em { font-style: normal; color: #fcd34d; font-weight: 700; }

/* --- Belief → 3C → Impact Section Cards (Reference style) --- */
.su-belief-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    text-align: left;
}
.su-belief-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.1);
    border-color: #ddd6fe;
}
.su-belief-card .su-bc-icon {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f3ff, #ede9fe);
    color: #5b21b6;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.su-belief-card h5 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e1b4b;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
}
.su-belief-card p {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.su-viewall-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #5b21b6;
    color: #fff !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.3rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.22);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.su-viewall-pill:hover {
    background: #4c1d95;
    transform: translateY(-1.5px);
    color: #fff;
}

/* ---------- Old Top Bar (preserve legacy while new topbar active, override) ---------- */
.top-bar {
    background: var(--teal-800);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.top-bar a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--gold-400); }
.top-bar .social-icons a {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.top-bar .social-icons a:hover {
    background: var(--gold-400);
    color: var(--teal-800);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .top-bar .tb-left, .top-bar .tb-center { display: none; }
    .top-bar { padding: 0.55rem 0; }
}

/* ---------- Navbar (sticky) ---------- */
.navbar-sticky {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1020;
    background: white;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}
.navbar-sticky.scrolled {
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(11, 74, 62, 0.08);
    padding-top: 0.35rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.main-navbar {
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
}
.brand-logo-img {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2.5px solid var(--gold-400);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(11,74,62,0.12);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-text .brand-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--teal-700);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.brand-text .brand-sub {
    font-size: 0.73rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.main-navbar .nav-link {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    padding: 0.55rem 0.95rem !important;
    position: relative;
}
.main-navbar .nav-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 1rem; right: 1rem;
    bottom: 4px;
    height: 2.5px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease;
}
.main-navbar .nav-link:hover { color: var(--teal-700); }
.main-navbar .nav-link:hover::after,
.main-navbar .nav-link.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.main-navbar .nav-link.active { color: var(--teal-700); font-weight: 600; }
.main-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.6rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    min-width: 240px;
}
.main-navbar .dropdown-item {
    padding: 0.55rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--ink-2);
}
.main-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
    background: var(--teal-50);
    color: var(--teal-700);
}
.navbar-toggler {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--teal-100);
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: var(--teal-600);
    padding: 0.45rem 0.65rem;
}
.offcanvas.offcanvas-end {
    width: min(320px, 90%);
    border: 0;
    border-top-left-radius: 22px;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 22px;
    box-shadow: -20px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.offcanvas-header .btn-close {
    background: var(--maroon-50);
    border-radius: 50%;
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .navbar-cta-row { display: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- Hero (Carousel) ---------- */
.hero-section, .carousel {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
}
.hero-slide {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 560px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 6rem 0 5.5rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-slide::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 12% 22%, rgba(212,168,47,0.16), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 78%, rgba(122,30,43,0.22), transparent 48%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide.maroon-bg { background: var(--gradient-hero-2); }
.hero-slide.teal-bg   { background: var(--gradient-hero); }
.hero-slide.image-bg {
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}
.hero-slide.image-bg::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(110deg, rgba(8,57,47,0.88) 0%, rgba(11,74,62,0.72) 40%, rgba(11,74,62,0.28) 100%);
}
.hero-slide > .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: rgba(212,168,47,0.18);
    color: var(--gold-300);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212,168,47,0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4.2vw, 3.3rem);
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    max-width: 720px;
}
.hero-title em { color: var(--gold-300); font-style: normal; }
.hero-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    max-width: 620px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.hero-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.hero-img-circle {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    max-width: 430px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 8px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 40px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    margin-left: auto;
    background: white;
}
.hero-banner-img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    border: 6px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.carousel-control-prev, .carousel-control-next {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    margin: 0 1.25rem;
}
.carousel-control-prev:hover, .carousel-control-next:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.carousel-indicators [data-bs-target] {
    width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 0;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
}
.carousel-indicators .active {
    background: var(--gold-400);
    width: 32px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

/* ---------- Sections ---------- */
.section {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    position: relative;
}
.section-sm { padding: 3.25rem 0; }
.section-title {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.section-title .overline {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--maroon-600);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.section-title h2 { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.section-title .section-subtitle {
    max-width: 620px;
    margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ---------- Study With Us Cards ---------- */
.study-card {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 210px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.study-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0.18;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.study-card:hover::before { opacity: 0.32; transform: scale(1.05); }
.study-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.study-card .icon-badge {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.study-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: white;
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.study-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.study-card.maroon     { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #7A1E2B 0%, #5e1721 100%); }
.study-card.maroon-cta {
    background: var(--gradient-maroon);
    border: 2px solid rgba(212,168,47,0.4);
}
.study-card.maroon-cta .gold-chip {
    background: var(--gold-400);
    color: var(--teal-800);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.study-card.purple { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #4a1255 0%, #7A1E2B 100%); }
.study-card.gold   { background: var(--gradient-warm); }
.study-card.gold h4, .study-card.gold p { color: #2a1a00; }

/* ---------- Program Search ---------- */
.program-search-wrap {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    margin-top: -3rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}
.program-search {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.program-search .input-group input {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding-left: 2.75rem;
    background: var(--bg);
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.program-search .input-group input:focus {
    border-color: var(--teal-400);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(11,74,62,0.1);
    background: white;
}
.program-search .input-group i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: var(--muted);
    z-index: 5;
}

/* ---------- Program Category Cards ---------- */
.program-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.program-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--teal-100);
}
.program-card-head {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.program-card-head::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -30px; top: -30px;
    width: 120px; height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.program-card-head.orange { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ea580c, #f59e0b); }
.program-card-head.purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a1255, #8b5cf6); }
.program-card-head.teal   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #065f46, #10b981); }
.program-card-head.maroon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7f1d1d, #b91c1c); }
.program-card-head .count-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    padding: 0.2rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.program-card-head h3 {
    color: white;
    margin: 0.8rem 0 0.25rem;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.program-card-head p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.program-card-body {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.program-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
}
.program-list li {
    padding: 0.55rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line-2);
}
.program-list li:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.program-list li i {
    color: var(--teal-500);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.program-card-foot {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}
.pill-count {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.8rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--teal-50);
    color: var(--teal-600);
}
.arrow-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--teal-600);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
}
.arrow-link:hover { color: var(--maroon-600); gap: 0.6rem; }
.arrow-link i { transition: transform 0.2s; }
.arrow-link:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---------- Benefits / Feature Banners ---------- */
.benefits-banner {
    background: var(--gradient-warm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.75rem;
    color: #2a1a00;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.benefits-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -80px; top: -80px;
    width: 260px; height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.benefits-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -60px; bottom: -60px;
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.benefit-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.benefit-item .benefit-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
    color: var(--teal-700);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.benefit-item h5 { margin: 0 0 0.2rem; color: var(--teal-700); font-size: 1.05rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; }
.benefit-item p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(42,26,0,0.78); }

/* ---------- Feature Strip (4 card dark clean) ---------- */
.feature-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f5d4f 0%, #082f27 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(11, 74, 62, 0.28);
    border: 1px solid rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.16);
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .feature-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr)); }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .feature-strip { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
.fs-tile {
    position: relative;
    padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.12);
}
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .fs-tile:nth-child(4) { border-right: none; }
    .fs-tile:nth-child(1), .fs-tile:nth-child(2), .fs-tile:nth-child(3), .fs-tile:nth-child(4) { border-bottom: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) and (min-width: 576px) {
    .fs-tile:nth-child(even) { border-right: none; }
    .fs-tile:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .fs-tile { border-right: none; }
    .fs-tile:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
}
.fs-tile:hover {
    background: rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.06);
}
.fs-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.1rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.32);
    border-radius: 16px;
    color: #fcd34d;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.05);
}
.fs-label {
    color: #fcd34d;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
    opacity: 0.95;
}
.fs-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
    color: #fff;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.fs-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 220px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* ---------- Faculty / Explore Cards ---------- */
.faculty-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-color: var(--teal-100);
}
.faculty-card .fc-head {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.faculty-card .fc-icon {
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.fc-icon.teal   { background: var(--teal-50); color: var(--teal-600); }
.fc-icon.maroon { background: var(--maroon-50); color: var(--maroon-600); }
.fc-icon.gold   { background: var(--gold-50); color: var(--gold-500); }
.fc-icon.blue   { background: #eff6ff; color: #2563eb; }
.fc-icon.purple { background: #f3e8ff; color: #7c3aed; }
.fc-icon.pink   { background: #fdf2f8; color: #db2777; }
.fc-icon.orange { background: #fff7ed; color: #ea580c; }
.fc-icon.teal-2 { background: #ccfbf1; color: #0d9488; }

.arrow-btn {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--teal-50);
    color: var(--teal-600);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 0;
}
.faculty-card:hover .arrow-btn {
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white;
    transform: rotate(-35deg) scale(1.05);
}
.faculty-card h5 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 0.25rem;
}
.faculty-card p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}

/* ---------- Quote Banner ---------- */
.quote-banner {
    padding: 4rem 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a1255 0%, #7A1E2B 50%, #0B4A3E 100%);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
}
.quote-banner::before {
    content: '\201C';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem; left: 5%;
    font-size: 14rem;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    line-height: 1;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
}
.quote-banner blockquote {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.quote-banner blockquote em { color: var(--gold-300); font-style: normal; font-weight: 800; }
.quote-banner cite {
    display: block;
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- Affiliation strip ---------- */
.affiliation-strip {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.affiliation-badge {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    height: 100%;
}
.affiliation-badge:hover {
    background: var(--bg);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.affiliation-logo {
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.affiliation-logo.t1 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a, #1e40af); }
.affiliation-logo.t2 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c2d12, #b45309); }
.affiliation-logo.t3 { background: var(--gradient-teal); }
.affiliation-logo.t4 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6d28d9, #2563eb); }
.affiliation-logo.t5 { background: var(--gradient-maroon); }
.affiliation-badge h6 {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    text-align: center;
}
.affiliation-badge span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    text-align: center;
}

/* ---------- News Cards ---------- */
.news-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    border-color: var(--teal-100);
}
.news-img {
    height: 210px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.news-img.news-img-teal    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B4A3E, #136d5c); }
.news-img.news-img-maroon  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7A1E2B, #4a1255); }
.news-img.news-img-gold    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4A82F, #e8893b); }
.news-img.news-img-purple  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4a1255, #8b5cf6); }
.news-img.news-img-blue    { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e40af, #0ea5e9); }
.news-img.news-img-green   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #065f46, #10b981); }
.news-img::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 70% 80%, rgba(0,0,0,0.2), transparent 55%);
}
.news-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.news-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1rem; left: 1rem;
    padding: 0.28rem 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--teal-700);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.news-date-chip {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1rem; right: 1rem;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    color: white;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 8px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.35rem;
    z-index: 2;
}
.news-body { padding: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1; }
.news-body h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.45;
}
.news-body p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.news-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.news-meta .author {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.news-meta .author .avatar {
    width: 32px; height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}

/* ---------- Page Hero Bands (for About/Admissions/Contact etc) ---------- */
.page-hero {
    padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
    background: var(--gradient-hero);
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero.maroon { background: var(--gradient-hero-2); }
.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 15% 20%, rgba(212,168,47,0.16), transparent 40%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 85% 80%, rgba(122,30,43,0.2), transparent 50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 {
    color: white;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.page-hero p.lead {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    max-width: 720px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.page-breadcrumb {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.page-breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-weight: 500; }
.page-breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-300); }
.page-breadcrumb .sep { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.page-hero-img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
    border: 6px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    max-height: 380px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* ---------- About Page: VMV ---------- */
.vmv-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    border-top: 5px solid;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    border-right: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}
.vmv-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.vmv-card.blue   { border-top-color: #2563eb; }
.vmv-card.gold   { border-top-color: var(--gold-400); }
.vmv-card.purple { border-top-color: #7c3aed; }
.vmv-card.maroon { border-top-color: var(--maroon-600); }
.vmv-card.teal   { border-top-color: var(--teal-600); }
.vmv-icon {
    width: 58px; height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}
.vmv-card.blue .vmv-icon   { background: #eff6ff; color: #2563eb; }
.vmv-card.gold .vmv-icon   { background: var(--gold-50); color: var(--gold-500); }
.vmv-card.purple .vmv-icon { background: #f3e8ff; color: #7c3aed; }
.vmv-card.maroon .vmv-icon { background: var(--maroon-50); color: var(--maroon-600); }
.vmv-card.teal .vmv-icon   { background: var(--teal-50); color: var(--teal-600); }
.vmv-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.vmv-card p, .vmv-card ul { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #475569; margin: 0; }
.vmv-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; }
.vmv-card ul li {
    padding: 0.35rem 0 0.35rem 1.3rem;
    position: relative;
}
.vmv-card ul li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: var(--teal-500);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- Student Attributes grid ---------- */
.attribute-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    height: 100%;
}
.attribute-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-color: var(--teal-100);
}
.attribute-card i {
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
    background: var(--teal-50);
    color: var(--teal-600);
}
.attribute-card h6 {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ---------- History / Milestones ---------- */
.history-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #062c25 0%, #08392f 50%, #0B4A3E 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    color: white;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.history-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    height: 100%;
}
.history-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.11); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.history-year {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--gold-300);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.history-card h5 {
    color: white;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.history-card p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin: 0;
}

/* ---------- Campus Stats / Counters ---------- */
.stat-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.stat-counter {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--teal-700);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.stat-counter em { color: var(--maroon-600); font-style: normal; }
.stat-card h5 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
    color: var(--ink);
}
.stat-card p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Marquee (Admissions) ---------- */
.marquee-strip {
    background: var(--gold-400);
    color: var(--teal-800);
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 0.65rem 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.marquee-track {
    display: inline-block;
    padding-left: 100%;
    animation: marquee 32s linear infinite;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.marquee-track span { margin: 0 1.5rem; }
.marquee-track span.star { color: var(--maroon-600); }
@keyframes marquee {
    0%   { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

/* ---------- Admissions: Tabs + Program table ---------- */
.programs-tabs {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 0.5rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.programs-tabs .nav-link {
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    padding: 0.55rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted);
    background: transparent;
}
.programs-tabs .nav-link:hover { color: var(--teal-700); background: var(--bg); }
.programs-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white !important;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.program-table {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.program-table thead th {
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white;
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    border: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.program-table tbody td {
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #334155;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.program-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: 0; }
.program-table tbody tr:hover { background: var(--teal-50); }
.badge-cat {
    padding: 0.28rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-block;
}
.badge-cat.inter  { background: #fff7ed; color: #ea580c; }
.badge-cat.bs     { background: #f3e8ff; color: #7c3aed; }
.badge-cat.adp    { background: var(--teal-50); color: var(--teal-600); }
.badge-cat.diploma{ background: #eef2ff; color: #4f46e5; }

/* ---------- Admissions: Why Cards + Pathway ---------- */
.why-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}
.why-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.why-card i {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    border-radius: 20px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.why-card h5 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    color: var(--ink);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
}
.why-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.why-card.blue  i { background: #eff6ff; color: #2563eb; }
.why-card.green i { background: #dcfce7; color: #16a34a; }
.why-card.gold  i { background: var(--gold-50); color: var(--gold-500); }
.why-card.maroon i { background: var(--maroon-50); color: var(--maroon-600); }

.pathway-wrap {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.pathway-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pathway-badge {
    flex: 1 1 220px;
    max-width: 300px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, #f8fafc, #ffffff);
    border: 2px dashed var(--line);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.pathway-badge:hover { border-style: solid; border-color: var(--teal-300); background: var(--teal-50); }
.pathway-step {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-gold);
    color: var(--teal-800);
    font-weight: 800;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.pathway-badge h5 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--teal-700);
    margin: 0 0 0.3rem;
}
.pathway-badge p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); }
.pathway-arrow {
    color: var(--gold-400);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-weight: 700;
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) { .pathway-arrow { transform: rotate(90deg); } }

/* ---------- Fee CTA / Scholarship cards ---------- */
.fee-section {
    background: var(--bg);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.fee-illustration {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    max-width: 320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: white;
    font-size: 5rem;
}
.scholarship-card {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #45101a 0%, #7A1E2B 60%, #4a1255 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.75rem;
    color: white;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    text-align: center;
}
.scholarship-card::before, .scholarship-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(212,168,47,0.1);
}
.scholarship-card::before { width: 220px; height: 220px; top: -60px; right: -60px; }
.scholarship-card::after  { width: 160px; height: 160px; bottom: -40px; left: -40px; }
.scholarship-icon {
    width: 84px; height: 84px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: rgba(212,168,47,0.2);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(212,168,47,0.4);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: var(--gold-300);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.scholarship-card h3 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.scholarship-card h3 em { color: var(--gold-300); font-style: normal; }
.scholarship-card p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    max-width: 520px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ---------- FAQ Accordion ---------- */
.faq-accordion .accordion-item {
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    background: white;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-header .accordion-button {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink);
    background: white;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border: 0;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    color: var(--teal-700);
    background: var(--teal-50);
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button::after {
    content: '\002B';
    background-image: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--teal-600);
    transform: none;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-button:not(.collapsed)::after {
    content: '\2212';
    transform: none;
}
.faq-accordion .accordion-body {
    padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.75;
}

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-form-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.contact-form-card h4 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--teal-700);
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.form-label {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.form-control, .form-select {
    border: 1.5px solid var(--line);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    background: white;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--teal-400);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(11,74,62,0.1);
    background: white;
}
.invalid-feedback { font-size: 0.78rem; }
.alert-form-info {
    background: var(--teal-50);
    border: 1px solid var(--teal-100);
    color: var(--teal-700);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.contact-info-card {
    background: var(--gradient-teal-2);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-info-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; right: -60px;
    width: 220px; height: 220px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
}
.contact-info-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40px; left: -40px;
    width: 160px; height: 160px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(212,168,47,0.12);
}
.contact-info-card > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.contact-info-card h4 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.contact-info-card h5,
.contact-info-card .h5 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 0.85rem;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
}
.contact-info-card p,
.contact-info-card span,
.contact-info-card li,
.contact-info-card small {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.contact-info-card a:not(.btn) {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-info-card a:not(.btn):hover {
    color: var(--gold-300) !important;
}
.contact-info-card .text-gold { color: var(--gold-300) !important; }
.btn-outline-gold {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--gold-300);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-300);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-outline-gold:hover {
    background: var(--gold-300);
    color: #0B4A3E;
    border-color: var(--gold-300);
}
.info-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.info-row:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.info-row .info-icon {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    color: var(--gold-300);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.info-row .info-label {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.info-row .info-value {
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.info-row a { color: white; font-weight: 500; }
.info-row a:hover { color: var(--gold-300); }

.info-banner {
    background: var(--gradient-warm);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
    color: var(--teal-800);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}
.info-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -80px; top: -80px;
    width: 260px; height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
}
.info-banner > * { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.info-banner h4 { color: var(--teal-700); margin: 0 0 0.75rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 800; }
.info-banner p, .info-banner li { color: rgba(6,44,37,0.9); font-size: 0.92rem; }
.info-banner ol { padding-left: 1.1rem; margin: 0.5rem 0; }

.map-container {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    height: 400px;
    background: white;
}
.map-container iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 0;
    display: block;
}

/* ---------- CTA banner section ---------- */
.cta-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, #08392f 0%, #0B4A3E 60%, #136d5c 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2.75rem;
    color: white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.cta-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    right: -60px; top: -60px;
    width: 240px; height: 240px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(212,168,47,0.15);
}
.cta-banner h3 {
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    margin: 0 0 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.cta-banner h3 em { color: var(--gold-300); font-style: normal; }
.cta-banner p {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    margin: 0 0 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.cta-banner .btn { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1a0d1a 0%, #2d1420 40%, #45101a 100%);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
    padding-top: 4rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
}
.footer-connect {
    text-align: center;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}
.footer-connect h5 {
    color: white;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-socials a {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.footer-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--gold-400);
    color: var(--teal-800);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--gold-400);
}
.footer-col h6 {
    color: white;
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-col ul li {
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.footer-col ul li a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    font-weight: 400;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold-300); transform: translateX(2px); }
.footer-logo-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.footer-logo-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.footer-logo-card strong {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    color: white;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}
.footer-affiliations {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 0.5rem;
}
.footer-affil {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
    font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.footer-affil i { color: var(--gold-300); }
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    padding: 1.25rem 0;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.footer-bottom strong { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* ---------- Back to Top ---------- */
.back-to-top {
    position: fixed;
    right: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(10px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    z-index: 999;
}
.back-to-top.visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
    background: var(--maroon-600);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ---------- Programs page ---------- */
.filter-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: white;
    border: 1px solid var(--line);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--ink-2);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: all 0.2s;
}
.filter-chip:hover {
    border-color: var(--teal-300);
    color: var(--teal-700);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.filter-chip.active {
    background: var(--gradient-teal);
    color: white;
    border-color: transparent;
}
.program-grid-card {
    background: white;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--line-2);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.program-grid-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.pgc-head {
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    color: white;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}
.pgc-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.pgc-body h5 {
    font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--ink);
    margin: 0 0 0.75rem;
}
.pgc-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 0 1rem;
    border-top: 1px dashed var(--line-2);
    border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line-2);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.pgc-meta span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: var(--bg);
    color: #475569;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}
.pgc-meta span i { color: var(--teal-500); font-size: 0.75rem; }
.pgc-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--muted);
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.pgc-foot {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: auto;
}
.check-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0.5rem 0 0;
}
.check-list li {
    padding: 0.3rem 0 0.3rem 1.4rem;
    position: relative;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #334155;
}
.check-list li::before {
    content: '✓';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0; top: 0.3rem;
    width: 16px; height: 16px;
    background: #dcfce7;
    color: #16a34a;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ===========================================================
   PROFESSIONAL LAYOUT POLISH — PIXEL-PERFECT CLEANUP
   =========================================================== */

/* === Hero Section (fixed) === */
.su-hero .carousel, .su-hero .carousel-inner,
.su-hero .carousel-item, .su-hero .hero-slide {
    min-height: 560px !important;
}
.su-hero .hero-slide {
    padding: 5.75rem 0 6.25rem;
}
.su-hero .hero-slide > .container > .row {
    align-items: center !important;
    min-height: 480px;
}
.su-hero h1 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.12;
    font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 3.8vw, 3.05rem);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0.3rem 0 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.su-hero h1 span.text-gold {
    color: #fcd34d;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fcd34d 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    background-clip: text;
}
.su-hero .text-gold.mb-3 {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fcd34d;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    background: rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.3);
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.su-hero p.lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
    line-height: 1.75;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}
.su-hero .btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 100%);
    color: #1e293b !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.su-hero .btn-gold:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.45);
    color: #0f172a !important;
}
.su-hero .btn-outline-light {
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.su-hero .btn-outline-light:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.su-hero .btn-maroon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7A1E2B 0%, #991b1b 100%) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    padding: 0.9rem 2rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.su-hero .btn-maroon:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.4);
}
.su-hero .carousel-indicators {
    bottom: 6.5rem;
}
.su-hero .carousel-control-prev,
.su-hero .carousel-control-next {
    top: calc(50% - 1.5rem);
    z-index: 4;
}
.su-hero .hero-banner-img {
    border: 6px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    box-shadow: 0 36px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    max-width: 380px;
    max-height: 380px;
    margin-left: auto;
}
.su-hero .hero-banner-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.su-hero .hero-slide.image-bg {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #0b4a3e;
    background-position: center center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.su-hero .hero-slide.image-bg::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(6, 41, 34, 0.92) 0%, rgba(11, 74, 62, 0.80) 48%, rgba(11, 74, 62, 0.36) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}
.su-hero .hero-slide.image-bg > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.su-hero .hero-slide.maroon-bg {
    background-color: #7A1E2B !important;
    background-blend-mode: multiply;
}
.su-hero .hero-slide.maroon-bg::before {
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, rgba(69, 10, 10, 0.94) 0%, rgba(122, 30, 43, 0.78) 48%, rgba(122, 30, 43, 0.32) 100%);
}
.su-hero .hero-slide.maroon-bg::after { background: none !important; }

/* === Programs Search Bar (clean) === */
.program-search {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.program-search .form-control {
    border-radius: 14px 0 0 14px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    border-right: none;
}
.program-search .form-control:focus {
    border-color: #5b21b6;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.12);
}
.program-search .btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b21b6 0%, #6d28d9 100%);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 0 1.8rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.program-search .btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4c1d95 0%, #5b21b6 100%);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* === Program Category 3-column cards (clean) === */
.program-category-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    height: 100%;
}
.program-category-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.12);
    border-color: #ddd6fe;
}
.card-header-orange { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%); }
.card-header-purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c3aed 0%, #6d28d9 100%); }
.card-header-teal   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B4A3E 0%, #065f46 100%); }
.program-category-card .card-header {
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    color: #fff;
    border: none;
}
.program-category-card .card-header h5 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
}
.program-category-card .card-header small {
    opacity: 0.9;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.program-category-card .card-body {
    padding: 1.25rem;
}
.program-category-card ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
}
.program-category-card ul li {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 0.55rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.program-category-card ul li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.program-category-card ul li a {
    color: #334155;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s;
}
.program-category-card ul li a:hover { color: #5b21b6; }
.program-category-card ul li i {
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.program-category-card .btn-outline-teal {
    color: #0B4A3E !important;
    border-color: #0B4A3E !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.program-category-card .btn-outline-teal:hover {
    background: #0B4A3E !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* === Benefits Banner (orange clean) === */
.benefits-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbbf24 0%, #f59e0b 45%, #ea580c 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 2rem 2.25rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.28);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.benefits-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -40%; right: -10%;
    width: 360px; height: 360px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,255,255,0.28), transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.benefits-banner h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
    color: #1e293b;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.benefits-banner p {
    color: rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.88);
    font-weight: 500;
}
.benefits-banner .btn-dark {
    background: #1e293b !important;
    color: #fcd34d !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.9rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.3);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.benefits-banner .btn-dark:hover {
    background: #0f172a !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.38);
}

/* === Faculty Cards (explore programs) === */
.faculty-card {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 14px;
    text-decoration: none;
    height: 100%;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}
.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.1);
    border-color: #ddd6fe;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.faculty-card h6 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}
.faculty-card small {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.faculty-card .arrow-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f3ff, #ede9fe);
    color: #5b21b6;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.faculty-card:hover .arrow-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b21b6, #7c3aed);
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* === Campus Showcase (clean) === */
.campus-showcase {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 42px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14) !important;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B4A3E 0%, #065f46 100%);
}
.campus-showcase img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 20px;
}
.campus-showcase::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(11, 74, 62, 0.2) 100%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.su-campus-tile {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.35rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    background: #fff;
}
.su-campus-tile:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.1);
}
.su-campus-tile i {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    display: block;
}
.su-campus-tile h6 {
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}
.su-campus-tile small {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #64748b;
}
.su-ct-teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfdf5, #d1fae5);
    border-color: #a7f3d0;
}
.su-ct-teal i, .su-ct-teal h6 { color: #065f46; }
.su-ct-maroon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fef2f2, #fee2e2);
    border-color: #fecaca;
}
.su-ct-maroon i, .su-ct-maroon h6 { color: #991b1b; }
.su-ct-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffbeb, #fef3c7);
    border-color: #fde68a;
}
.su-ct-gold i, .su-ct-gold h6 { color: #b45309; }
.su-ct-neutral {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafc, #f1f5f9);
    border-color: #e2e8f0;
}
.su-ct-neutral i, .su-ct-neutral h6 { color: #334155; }
.bg-gradient-teal.su-labs-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b4a3e 0%, #082f27 100%);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 74, 62, 0.22);
    border: 1px solid rgba(252, 211, 77, 0.22);
}
.bg-gradient-teal.su-labs-banner h5 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    color: #fff;
}
.bg-gradient-teal.su-labs-banner p {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.86);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* === Accreditation strip badges === */
.accreditation-strip { background: #fff; }
.affiliation-badge {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem;
    max-width: 340px;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.affiliation-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.1);
    border-color: #ddd6fe;
}
.affiliation-badge::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f5f3ff, #ede9fe);
}

/* === News Cards (clean, proper img + gradient fallback) === */
.news-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}
.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(91, 33, 182, 0.1);
    border-color: #ddd6fe;
}
.news-img {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}
.news-img img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}
.news-card:hover .news-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.news-img.news-img-teal {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0b4a3e 0%, #082f27 100%);
}
.news-img.news-img-maroon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7A1E2B 0%, #450a0a 100%);
}
.news-img.news-img-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #d97706 100%);
}
.news-body { padding: 1.2rem 1.25rem 1.4rem; }
.news-category {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
    background: #ede9fe;
    color: #5b21b6;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}
.news-body h5 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    color: #1e293b;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.news-body p { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }
.news-date {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.news-body .btn-outline-teal {
    color: #0B4A3E !important;
    border-color: #0B4A3E !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    font-size: 0.76rem !important;
    border-radius: 999px !important;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.news-body .btn-outline-teal:hover {
    background: #0B4A3E !important;
    color: #fff !important;
}

/* === Section titles uniform === */
.section-title { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.section-title p.text-uppercase {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    padding: 0.38rem 0.9rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    background: #f5f3ff;
    color: #5b21b6 !important;
}
.section-title h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.8vw, 2.35rem);
    color: #0f172a;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.section-title p:last-child {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* === Study With Us section typography === */
.su-study-section h2 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0f172a;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.9vw, 2.4rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* === Community banner text align === */
.su-community-banner h3 {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    max-width: 820px !important;
}
.su-community-banner em {
    color: #fcd34d;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* === Footer text layout & contrast === */
.bg-footer {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}
.bg-footer h5,
.bg-footer .h5 {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}
.bg-footer .text-white-50,
.bg-footer p.text-white-50,
.bg-footer a.text-white-50,
.bg-footer .bottom-bar {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.84) !important;
}
.bg-footer .container .text-center p.max-w-2 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82) !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.bg-footer .footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.bg-footer .footer-links li {
    padding: 0.32rem 0;
}
.bg-footer .footer-links li a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.bg-footer .footer-links li a:hover {
    color: var(--gold-300) !important;
    transform: translateX(2px);
}
.bg-footer .footer-social {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9) !important;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.bg-footer .footer-social:hover {
    background: var(--gold-400);
    color: #1e293b !important;
    border-color: var(--gold-400);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.bg-footer .bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78) !important;
}
.bg-footer .bottom-bar p,
.bg-footer .bottom-bar a,
.bg-footer .bottom-bar small,
.bg-footer .bottom-bar .text-white-50 {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78) !important;
}

/* ---------- Alert ---------- */
.alert {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.15rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.alert-success {
    background: #f0fdf4;
    color: #166534;
    border-color: #bbf7d0;
}
.alert-danger {
    background: #fef2f2;
    color: #991b1b;
    border-color: #fecaca;
}

/* ---------- Responsive tweaks ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .hero-slide { min-height: 500px; padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem; }
    .hero-img-circle { max-width: 360px; }
}
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .section { padding: 3.75rem 0; }
    .hero-slide { min-height: 620px; padding: 4.5rem 0 4rem; }
    .hero-img-circle { margin: 2rem auto 0; max-width: 300px; }
    .hero-ctas { justify-content: center; }
    .hero-title, .hero-lead { text-align: center; }
    .hero-badge { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; display: inline-flex; }
    .program-search-wrap { margin-top: -2rem; }
    .benefits-banner { padding: 2rem; }
    .history-section { padding: 2rem 1.25rem; }
    .fee-section, .scholarship-card, .contact-form-card, .contact-info-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
    .cta-banner, .info-banner, .quote-banner { padding: 2rem; }
}
@media (max-width: 767.98px) {
    .section { padding: 3rem 0; }
    .hero-slide { min-height: 560px; padding: 3.5rem 0; }
    .page-hero { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
    .stat-counter { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .brand-logo-img { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    .brand-text .brand-title { font-size: 0.95rem; }
    .brand-text .brand-sub { font-size: 0.68rem; }
    .carousel-control-prev, .carousel-control-next {
        width: 38px; height: 38px; margin: 0 0.5rem;
    }
    .pathway-row { flex-direction: column; }
}
@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .container, .container-fluid { padding-left: 1rem; padding-right: 1rem; }
    .hero-title { font-size: 1.85rem; }
    .program-search-wrap { padding: 1rem; }
    .btn { padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem; font-size: 0.88rem; }
}