/* 
  WOW Academy — Style Sheet
  Designed with an editorial, premium, warm, trust-building aesthetic.
  No generic edtech templates, no bulky card grids.
*/

/* --- Google Fonts --- */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&display=swap');

/* --- Reset & Base Variables --- */
:root {
  /* Yellow and Blue Premium Theme */
  --color-bg: #FAF9F6; /* Premium warm alabaster off-white background */
  --color-bg-dark: #FFFFFF; /* Pure white for card surfaces */
  --color-bg-alt: #FEFCE8; /* Light yellow tint for alternating sections */
  --color-text: #0F172A; /* Slate navy primary text */
  --color-text-muted: #475569; /* Slate grey for descriptions */
  --color-accent: #EAB308; /* Warm gold/yellow accent */
  --color-accent-light: rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.08);
  --color-accent-hover: #CA8A04; /* Darker yellow for hover */
  --color-primary-blue: #1E3A8A; /* Royal blue for headers, nav, buttons, and sections */
  --color-border: #E2E8F0; /* Slate border */
  --color-border-light: #F1F5F9; /* Light border */
  --color-gold: #EAB308; /* Warm yellow for stars */
  
  /* Fonts */
  --font-serif: 'Lora', serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  
  /* Layout & Animations */
  --container-max-width: 1200px;
  --card-radius: 12px;
  --box-shadow-soft: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
  --box-shadow-hover: 0 15px 35px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  --transition-smooth: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --transition-bounce: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.2s ease;
}

* {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: initial; /* Lenis handles smooth scrolling */
}

body {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Subtle Paper Grain Texture Overlay */
body::after {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  opacity: 0.012;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 9999;
}

/* --- Preloader --- */
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  z-index: 10000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.preloader-content {
  text-align: center;
}


.preloader-logo-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
}

.preloader-logo-img {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.preloader-logo-latin {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.preloader-line {
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-top: 2rem;
  transition: width 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* --- Layout Utilities --- */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

section {
  padding: 5rem 0;
  position: relative;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
}

.section-label {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section {
    padding: 3rem 0;
  }
}

/* --- Typographical Elements --- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

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

p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --- Buttons & CTAs --- */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 1.1rem 2.2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-blue);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(234, 179, 8, 0.3);
}

.btn-link {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.btn-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-text);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-link:hover::after {
  width: 0;
}

/* --- Header / Navigation --- */
header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  z-index: 999;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

header.scrolled {
  padding: 0.8rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.05);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.85rem 2.5rem;
  max-width: 1540px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-img-nav {
  height: 48px;
  width: 48px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

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

.logo-latin {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1;
}

nav ul {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.4rem;
  list-style: none;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

nav ul li {
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

nav a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

nav a:hover {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-cta {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 0.58rem 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-primary-blue);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-text);
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 24px;
  height: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1001;
}

.menu-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--color-text);
  position: absolute;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.menu-toggle span:nth-child(1) { top: 0; }
.menu-toggle span:nth-child(2) { top: 8px; }
.menu-toggle span:nth-child(3) { top: 16px; }

.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  top: 8px;
}
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.menu-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  top: 8px;
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .nav-container {
    justify-content: space-between !important;
    position: relative !important;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem !important;
  }
  .logo-link {
    margin: 0 !important;
    gap: 0.35rem !important;
  }
  .logo-img-nav {
    height: 38px !important;
    width: 38px !important;
  }
  .logo-latin {
    font-size: 1.1rem !important;
  }
  .menu-toggle {
    display: block;
    z-index: 2001;
  }
  
  nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 80%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: var(--color-bg) !important;
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 5rem 2rem 2rem;
    z-index: 2000;
    transition: right 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    box-shadow: -5px 0 25px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  }

  nav.active {
    right: 0 !important;
  }
  
  nav ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    display: flex !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
  
  nav li {
    display: block !important;
    width: 100%;
    opacity: 1 !important;
  }
  
  nav a {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-text) !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    display: block;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
    width: 100%;
  }

  nav a.nav-cta {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-blue) !important;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border: none;
    text-align: center;
    border-radius: var(--card-radius);
    padding: 0.6rem;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

/* --- Hero Section --- */
.hero {
  min-height: 75vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 7.5rem;
  padding-bottom: 4rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4.2rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  word-break: keep-all;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

/* Google Review Badge */
.hero-rating-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(15, 76, 58, 0.15);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.badge-stars {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.badge-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-rating {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1;
}

.badge-text {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Hero Graphic - Authentic Classroom Photo */
.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
}

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.hero-image-frame:hover .hero-image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 3.0rem;
  }
  .hero-image-wrapper {
    order: -1;
    height: 340px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero {
    padding-top: 5.5rem !important; /* clears fixed header and prevents overlap */
    padding-bottom: 1rem !important;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .hero-image-wrapper {
    height: 280px !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    line-height: 1.35 !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  }
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  }
  .hero-rating-badge {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.8rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  }
  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: row !important;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.8rem !important;
    margin-top: 0.6rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn-primary {
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }
  .hero-actions .btn-link {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }
}

/* --- About Section --- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.about-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.5vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-style: italic;
  position: relative;
}

.about-quote::before {
  content: "“";
  font-size: 6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  position: absolute;
  top: -2.5rem;
  left: -1rem;
  opacity: 0.15;
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.about-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.about-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Understated Stats Strip */
.stats-strip {
  grid-column: 1 / span 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
}

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .stats-strip {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 3rem;
  }
  .about-quote {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* --- Subjects / Courses Section --- */
.subjects-intro {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.subjects-intro p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.course-index {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.course-row {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.1fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  padding: 1.8rem 2rem;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
}

.course-row:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.course-num {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.course-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.course-level {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.course-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .course-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
  .course-row:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }
  .course-num {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
  .course-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .course-level {
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  }
}

/* --- Why Us Section (Infographic Style) --- */
.why-us {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  text-align: center;
}

.why-works-header {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 4.5rem auto;
}

.why-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.why-pillar-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.why-pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 2.2rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
}

/* Featured Center Card */
.why-pillar-card.featured {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
}

.why-pillar-card.featured .why-pillar-title {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.why-pillar-card.featured .why-pillar-desc {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.why-pillar-icon {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  display: block;
}

.why-pillar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.why-pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .why-us {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }
  .why-works-header {
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
  }
  .why-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .why-pillar-col {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .why-pillar-card.featured {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  }
}


/* --- Testimonials Section --- */
.testimonials {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text);
  border-bottom: none;
}

.testimonials .section-label {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  opacity: 1;
}

.testimonials .section-title {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.testimonials-quotes-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.8rem;
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
}

.testimonial-quote-block {
  max-width: 680px;
  background-color: var(--color-bg); /* Warm off-white card surface */
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 1.8rem 2.2rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.testimonial-quote-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.testimonial-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-style: italic;
}

/* --- Premium Mask Text Animation Styles --- */
.reveal-line-wrapper {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.reveal-line-inner {
  display: block;
  transform: translateY(105%);
  opacity: 0;
}

.testimonial-author {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Avatar representation with default initials */
.testimonial-author::before {
  content: "WA";
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
}

/* Custom initials for each review author */
.testimonials-quotes-wrapper > div:nth-child(1) .testimonial-author::before { content: "PR"; }
.testimonials-quotes-wrapper > div:nth-child(2) .testimonial-author::before { content: "PT"; }
.testimonials-quotes-wrapper > div:nth-child(3) .testimonial-author::before { content: "EX"; }
}

.testimonials-footer {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 6rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-top: 3.5rem;
}

.testimonials-footer-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.testimonials-footer-badge span.stars {
  color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity: 1;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonial-quote-block {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .testimonials-quotes-wrapper {
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* --- Approach Section --- */
.approach-flow {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 4rem;
  position: relative;
}

.approach-flow::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: 10%;
  width: 80%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-border);
  z-index: 1;
}

.approach-step {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.approach-dot {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px var(--color-bg);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.approach-step:hover .approach-dot {
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-bg);
}

.approach-step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.approach-step-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .approach-flow {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  .approach-flow::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .approach-dot {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    box-shadow: none;
  }
  .approach-step {
    align-items: center;
  }
}

/* --- Facilities Section --- */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.gallery-img-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  filter: contrast(1.02) brightness(0.98);
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.gallery-caption {
  padding: 1.8rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.gallery-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.gallery-caption-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
  .gallery-img-wrapper {
    height: 240px;
  }
}

/* --- Location & Contact --- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-info-panel {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.contact-item-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-item-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.contact-item-val {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.contact-item-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

/* Custom Styled Map Frame */
.map-wrapper {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

/* Underline Form Inputs */
.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2.2rem;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(184, 134, 11, 0.08);
  padding: 3.5rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
}

.form-group {
  position: relative;
}

.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.8rem 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  outline: none;
}

.form-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0.8rem;
  left: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* Floating label effect on focus or populated values */
.form-input:focus ~ .form-label,
.form-input:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .form-label {
  top: -1rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.form-input:focus {
  border-bottom-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.form-input::placeholder {
  color: transparent;
}

.form-submit-btn {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
  .contact-form {
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* --- WhatsApp Floating Button --- */
.whatsapp-float {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  background-color: #25D366;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 998;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.whatsapp-float svg {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.whatsapp-float:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.whatsapp-pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid #25D366;
  animation: singlePulse 2.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1) infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes singlePulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.5);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

/* --- Footer --- */
footer {
  background-color: var(--color-text);
  color: var(--color-bg);
  padding: 6rem 0 3rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.2rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.8rem;
}

.logo-img-footer {
  height: 52px;
  width: 52px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(250, 250, 249, 0.2);
}

.footer-logo .logo-devanagari {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-logo .logo-latin {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  opacity: 0.7;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-bg);
  opacity: 0.65;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-title {
  color: var(--color-bg);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.8rem;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-bg);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--color-bg);
  padding-left: 0.3rem;
}

.footer-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-bg);
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.footer-contact-info span {
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(250, 250, 249, 0.1);
  padding-top: 2.2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-bg);
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.footer-agency-credit a {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.footer-agency-credit a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1.8rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
  }
  .footer-brand {
    grid-column: span 2;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  .footer-desc {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.8rem;
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* --- Active Page Highlighting & Links --- */
nav a {
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

nav a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

nav a:hover::after,
nav a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

nav a.active {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

/* --- Keyboard Accessibility Outlines --- */
button:focus-visible,
a:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
  outline-offset: 4px;
}

/* --- FAQ Accordion Section --- */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
}

.faq-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.faq-answer {
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 2rem 1.8rem;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --- Form Interactive Loading & Feedback States --- */
.form-input-error {
  border-bottom-color: #EF4444 !important;
}

.form-input-error ~ .form-label {
  color: #EF4444 !important;
}

.btn-spinner {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border-top-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: spin 0.8s linear infinite;
  margin-right: 0.8rem;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

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

/* --- Honeypot Anti-Spam Field --- */
.form-group-honeypot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* --- New Redesign Modules & Sections --- */

/* Alternate Section Background Tint */
.programs-section,
.counselling-section,
.achievers-section,
.testimonials,
.faq {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt) !important;
}

/* Our Programs Cards & IGCSE Tree */
.program-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.program-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.program-header {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.program-badge {
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.tree-layout {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tree-node h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tree-node h4 span {
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.tree-node ul {
  list-style: square;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

/* SAT & Counselling Grids */
.sat-section,
.counselling-section {
  display: block;
}

.sat-badge-card,
.counselling-banner {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.counselling-banner {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
}

.sat-badge-card:hover,
.counselling-banner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Toppers & Faculty Grids */
.achievers-grid,
.faculty-grid,
.timings-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 2rem;
}

.faculty-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
}

.topper-card,
.faculty-card,
.timing-card {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.topper-card:hover,
.faculty-card:hover,
.timing-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.avatar-placeholder {
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.faculty-card .avatar-placeholder {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}

.topper-score {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.topper-board {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.faculty-subject {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
}

.time-range {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .sat-section .container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }
  .counselling-section .container {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column-reverse !important;
    gap: 2.5rem !important;
  }
  .timings-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 1.5rem !important;
  }
}

/* --- Programs Tab Switcher Styles --- */
.programs-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.programs-tabs-nav .tab-btn {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.8rem 1.8rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.programs-tabs-nav .tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.programs-tabs-nav .tab-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(30, 58, 138, 0.15);
}

.tab-pane-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.tab-intro {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.tab-bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.2rem;
  padding: 0;
}

.tab-bullet-list li {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.tab-bullet-list li strong {
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.tab-pane-graphic {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
}

.graphic-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.graphic-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.tab-pane:hover .graphic-image {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .tab-pane-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  .tab-pane-graphic {
    height: 300px;
  }
}

/* --- Founder Section Styles --- */
.founder-grid-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.founder-photo-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 450px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.founder-image-frame {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: #0b1528;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.16);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.founder-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.founder-photo-wrapper:hover .founder-image {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

.founder-badge-credentials {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
}

.founder-name {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.founder-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.founder-qualifications {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .founder-grid-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
}

/* --- Mobile Responsiveness Adjustments --- */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .programs-tabs-nav {
    gap: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }
  .programs-tabs-nav .tab-btn {
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  }
  .founder-bullets {
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }
  .founder-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
  .founder-badge-credentials {
    padding: 1.2rem;
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .tab-pane-graphic {
    height: 250px;
  }
}

/* --- Founder Section Dark Theme Custom Styling --- */
.founder-section {
  background-color: #0F172A !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 6rem 0;
}

.founder-section .section-label {
  color: var(--color-accent) !important;
}

.founder-section .section-title {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.founder-section .founder-bullets li {
  color: #E2E8F0 !important;
}

.founder-section .founder-bullets li strong {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.founder-section .founder-badge-credentials {
  background-color: #1E293B !important;
  border-color: #334155 !important;
}

.founder-section .founder-name {
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.founder-section .founder-qualifications {
  color: #94A3B8 !important;
}

/* --- Mobile Spacing & Global Sizing Overrides --- */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.2rem !important;
  }
  
  h1, .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.3rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2 !important;
  }
  
  h2, .section-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }
  
  h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }
  
  section:not(.hero) {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 !important;
  }
  
  /* --- Button and Action Adjustments for Mobile --- */
  .btn-primary {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
  
  .sat-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
    width: 100%;
  }
  
  .sat-actions .btn-primary {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .sat-actions .btn-link {
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }

  /* Counselling section button mobile full-width */
  .counselling-section .btn-primary {
    width: 100% !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  /* Compact bullet spacing on mobile to save vertical space */
  .sat-bullets,
  .counselling-bullets {
    gap: 0.6rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.4rem !important;
  }
  
  .sat-bullets li,
  .counselling-bullets li {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }
  
  .section-label {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  }
  
  .section-title {
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
  }
  
  /* --- Topper Grid 2x2 Layout for Mobile --- */
  .achievers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }
  
  .topper-card {
    padding: 1.2rem 0.6rem !important;
  }
  
  .topper-card .avatar-placeholder {
    width: 55px !important;
    height: 55px !important;
    font-size: 1.5rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  
  .topper-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem !important;
  }
  
  .topper-card .topper-score {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem !important;
  }
  
  .topper-card .topper-board {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em !important;
  }
  
  .timing-card {
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  
  /* --- FAQ Accordion Mobile Spacing Overrides --- */
  .faq-accordion {
    gap: 0.6rem !important;
    margin-top: 1.8rem !important;
  }
  
  .faq-question {
    padding: 0.9rem 1.2rem !important;
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
  }
  
  .faq-icon {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
  }
  
  .faq-answer-inner {
    padding: 0 1.2rem 1.2rem !important;
  }
  
  .faq-answer p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }
  
  /* --- Contact Form Mobile Compactness Overrides --- */
  .contact-form {
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
    gap: 1.1rem !important;
  }
  
  .contact-form h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }
  
  .contact-form .form-submit-btn {
    margin-top: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  
  /* --- Testimonials Mobile Compactness Overrides --- */
  .testimonial-quote-block {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem !important;
  }
  
  .testimonial-quote-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
  }
  
  .testimonial-author {
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
    gap: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  
  .testimonial-author::before {
    width: 34px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
  }
  
  .testimonials-quotes-wrapper {
    gap: 1.2rem !important;
  }
  
  .testimonials-footer {
    margin-top: 3rem !important;
    padding-top: 2rem !important;
  }
  
  .testimonials-footer-badge {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  /* --- Global Mobile Card Container Sizing Overrides --- */
  .program-card {
    padding: 1.5rem !important;
  }
  
  .faculty-grid {
    gap: 1.2rem !important;
  }
  
  .faculty-card {
    padding: 1.4rem 1.2rem !important;
  }
  
  .faculty-card .avatar-placeholder {
    width: 65px !important;
    height: 65px !important;
    font-size: 1.6rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  
  .faculty-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem !important;
  }
  
  .faculty-card .faculty-subject {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  
  .faculty-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }
  
  .counselling-banner,
  .sat-badge-card {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.4rem !important;
  }
  
  /* --- Footer Mobile Compactness Overrides --- */
  footer {
    padding: 2.2rem 0 1.5rem !important;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    gap: 1.4rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.8rem !important;
  }
  
  .footer-title {
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  }
  
  .footer-links {
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  
  .footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  
  .footer-contact-info {
    gap: 0.6rem !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding-top: 1.2rem !important;
  }
  
  .timings-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
  }
  
  /* --- WhatsApp Float Button Mobile Overrides --- */
  .whatsapp-float {
    width: 46px !important;
    height: 46px !important;
    bottom: 1.2rem !important;
    right: 1.2rem !important;
  }
  
  .whatsapp-float svg {
    width: 24px !important;
    height: 24px !important;
  }

  /* --- Achievers Banner Mobile Overrides --- */
  .achievers-banner {
    margin-top: 2rem !important;
    padding: 1rem 1.2rem !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    gap: 0.5rem !important;
  }
  
  .achievers-banner p {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
  }
}

/* --- Desktop Premium Compact Layout Overrides --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 !important;
  }
  
  .why-us {
    padding: 3.8rem 0 !important;
  }

  /* Why Us Infographic Cards */
  .why-pillar-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.4rem !important;
  }

  .why-pillar-card.featured {
    padding: 2.2rem 1.4rem !important;
  }

  /* Achievers Grid: 4 Columns, 3 Rows */
  .achievers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 1rem !important;
  }

  .topper-card {
    padding: 1.2rem 0.8rem !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
  }

  .topper-card .avatar-placeholder {
    width: 52px !important;
    height: 52px !important;
    font-size: 1.4rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  }

  .topper-card h3 {
    font-size: 0.96rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem !important;
  }

  .topper-card .topper-score {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem !important;
  }

  .topper-card .topper-board {
    font-size: 0.68rem !important;
    line-height: 1.3 !important;
  }

  /* SAT & Counseling Cards */
  .sat-badge-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.8rem !important;
  }

  .sat-badge-card > span:first-child,
  .sat-badge-card .sat-score-badge {
    font-size: 2.8rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  }

  .sat-badge-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  }

  .sat-badge-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
  }

  /* Facilities Section (Environment Gallery) */
  .gallery-img-wrapper {
    height: 320px !important;
  }
}

/* --- Global Spotlight Card Responsive --- */
.global-spotlight-card {
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.global-spotlight-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .global-spotlight-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 2.2rem 1.4rem 1.8rem 1.4rem !important;
    gap: 1.2rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
  }
  .global-spotlight-card .spotlight-trophy {
    font-size: 3rem !important;
  }
  .global-spotlight-card .spotlight-content {
    text-align: center !important;
  }
  .global-spotlight-card .spotlight-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.3rem !important;
  }
  .global-spotlight-card .spotlight-content span {
    font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.8rem !important;
  }
  .global-spotlight-card .spotlight-content h4 {
    font-size: 1.02rem !important;
    line-height: 1.4 !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem !important;
  }
  .global-spotlight-card .spotlight-content p {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.5 !important;
  }
}

/* --- WhatsApp Action Buttons & Contact Elements --- */
.btn-whatsapp-cta {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-whatsapp-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  background-color: #25D366 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.35) !important;
}

.btn-whatsapp-cta:hover svg {
  color: #ffffff !important;
}

.nav-contact-num {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  transition: background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-contact-num:hover {
  background-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.1);
  color: #128C7E !important;
}

/* --- Achievers Continuous Ticker / Carousel Banner --- */
.achievers-ticker-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: inset 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.ticker-inner-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.ticker-header-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-left: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
  z-index: 2;
}

.ticker-star-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.ticker-title {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.ticker-divider {
  color: var(--color-border);
}

.ticker-caption {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.ticker-marquee-wrapper {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent);
}

.ticker-marquee-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  animation: tickerGlide 34s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

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

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

.ticker-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 30px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
  cursor: default;
}

.ticker-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.ticker-card.spotlight {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(230, 184, 0, 0.08), rgba(15, 76, 58, 0.04));
}

.ticker-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
}

.ticker-pill.global-pill {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-blue);
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ticker-name {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.ticker-achievement {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ticker-inner-container {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }
  .ticker-header-badge {
    margin-left: 1rem;
  }
}

/* --- Subtle Modern Highlight Badges & Numbers --- */
.badge-pill-subtle {
  display: inline-block;
  background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.why-pillar-num {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--color-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

/* --- Enlarged & Aligned Global Admissions Section --- */
.counselling-container-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.counselling-banner {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--card-radius);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-soft);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  text-align: left;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.counselling-banner:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(230, 184, 0, 0.4);
}

.counselling-banner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.counselling-banner-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.counselling-features-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.counselling-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.counselling-feature-item .feature-dot {
  color: var(--color-accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .counselling-container-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .counselling-banner {
    padding: 1.8rem 1.3rem !important;
  }
  .counselling-banner-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
  }
  .counselling-banner-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
  }
  .counselling-features-list {
    padding: 1rem 0 !important;
    gap: 0.75rem !important;
  }
  .counselling-feature-item {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  }
  .badge-pill-subtle {
    font-size: 0.72rem !important;
    padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem !important;
  }
}

/* --- OUR PRIDE Feature Card --- */
.our-pride-feature-card {
  transition: var(--transition-bounce);
}

.our-pride-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .our-pride-feature-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.2rem !important;
  }
  .our-pride-feature-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem !important;
  }
}