/* ============================================================
   Kendemy Elite School — Design System
   ============================================================ */


/* ---- CSS Variables ---- */
:root {
  --navy: #0d1b3e;
  --navy-light: #1a2f5e;
  --navy-mid: #162548;
  --gold: #c9a227;
  --gold-light: #e4b83a;
  --gold-pale: #f5e6b8;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --off-white: #f8f9fc;
  --light-grey: #eef1f7;
  --grey: #8a94a6;
  --dark-text: #1a2032;
  --body-text: #4a5568;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.08);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 32px rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.12);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 64px rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.16);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.25);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 40px;
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ---- Reset & Base ---- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--body-text);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }

/* ---- Typography ---- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; }
p { line-height: 1.75; }

/* ---- FontAwesome Icon Utilities ---- */
i.fa-solid, i.fa-regular, i.fa-brands {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  vertical-align: middle;
  line-height: 1;
}
/* Icon containers used across site */
.found-icon i,
.curr-feature-icon i,
.portal-icon i,
.club-icon-wrap i,
.sport-item-icon i,
.facility-inner i,
.phil-icon i,
.extra-img-placeholder i,
.curr-stage-img-placeholder i,
.alumni-story-bg i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.portal-icon i { font-size: 2rem; }
.curr-feature-icon i { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--gold); }
.team-photo-placeholder i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--grey);
}
.team-photo-placeholder {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.section-label {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

/* ---- Buttons ---- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--white);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline-dark {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-navy {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}
.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-light);
  border-color: var(--navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  color: var(--white);
}
.btn-lg { padding: 1.1rem 2.2rem; font-size: 1rem; }
.btn-sm { padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ---- Navbar ---- */
.navbar {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  padding: 0 2rem;
  height: 70px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.navbar-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.navbar-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.brand-logo-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-logo-icon svg { width: 24px; height: 24px; }
.brand-text { line-height: 1.1; }
.brand-name {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.brand-tagline {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.navbar-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}
.nav-link {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--body-text);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--light-grey);
}
.nav-link.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -1px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 4px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.navbar-cta { margin-left: 1rem; }
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }
.mobile-menu {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  position: fixed;
  top: 70px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.mobile-menu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-menu .nav-link {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.mobile-menu .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; margin-top: 0.5rem; }

/* ---- Container ---- */
.container {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}
.section { padding: 5rem 0; }
.section-sm { padding: 3rem 0; }

/* ---- Section Header ---- */
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 3.5rem; }
.section-header p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 1rem auto 0;
}

/* ---- Hero Section ---- */
.hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e3a6e 60%, #0a1628 100%);
  min-height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 700px;
  height: 700px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  left: -10%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(30, 58, 110, 0.6) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.35);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.hero h1 span { color: var(--gold); }
.hero-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 480px;
}
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.hero-stat-num {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-shield {
  width: 220px;
  height: 250px;
  position: relative;
}
.shield-outer {
  width: 180px;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #2a4080, #1a2f5e);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 50% 50% / 40% 40% 60% 60%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.4), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: 2px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.3);
}
.shield-inner {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
}
.shield-k {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.shield-text {
  font-size: 0.55rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}
.shield-star {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.floating-card {
  position: absolute;
  background: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.floating-card-1 { bottom: 20px; left: -30px; animation-delay: 0s; }
.floating-card-2 { top: 0px; right: -20px; animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.floating-card .card-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-10px); }
}

/* ---- About Snippet ---- */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-images {
  position: relative;
  height: 420px;
}
.about-img-main {
  width: 75%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.about-img-accent {
  width: 55%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
}
.about-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 60px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.about-badge-num {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1;
}
.about-badge-text { font-size: 0.75rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin-top: 0.2rem; }
.about-features { display: flex; gap: 2rem; margin-top: 2rem; }
.about-feature { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 0.75rem; }
.about-feature-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-feature h5 { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--dark-text); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.about-feature p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--grey); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ---- Pathways / Academic Stages ---- */
.pathways-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.stages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.stage-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
}
.stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.stage-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.stage-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
}
.stage-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.stage-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: var(--gold-pale);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.stage-body h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.stage-age { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--grey); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.stage-body p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--body-text); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.stage-features { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.stage-feature-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  background: var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.7rem;
}

/* ---- News / Events ---- */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.news-featured {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.news-featured-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.news-featured-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.95) 40%, transparent 100%);
}
.news-featured-body {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.news-cat {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}
.news-featured h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.news-featured p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); font-size: 0.875rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.news-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.news-link:hover { gap: 0.65rem; color: var(--gold-light); }
.news-stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.news-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.news-card:hover { transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.news-card-img {
  width: 110px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.news-card-img-placeholder {
  width: 110px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--light-grey);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.news-card-body { padding: 1rem 1.25rem; }
.news-card-date { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--grey); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.news-card h4 { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--dark-text); line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.news-card p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--body-text); display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden; }
.news-view-all { text-align: center; margin-top: 2.5rem; }

/* ---- CTA Banner ---- */
.cta-banner {
  background: var(--navy);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e3a6e 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.cta-banner p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 1.05rem; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto 2.5rem; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* ---- Page Hero (inner pages) ---- */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); position: relative; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 1rem auto 0; position: relative; }
.breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---- About Page ---- */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}
.value-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.value-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}
.value-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.value-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--body-text); line-height: 1.7; }
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}
.team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.team-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
}
.team-photo-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
}
.team-body { padding: 1.25rem; }
.team-body h4 { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--dark-text); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.team-role { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; }

/* ---- Admissions Page ---- */
.steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.steps-grid::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 40px;
  left: calc(12.5% + 20px);
  right: calc(12.5% + 20px);
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), var(--gold));
  z-index: 0;
}
.step-item {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.step-num {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold);
}
.step-item h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--dark-text); }
.step-item p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--body-text); line-height: 1.6; }
.fees-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.fees-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.fee-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--light-grey);
  transition: var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.fee-card.recommended {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.recommended-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -14px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.3rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 100px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.fee-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}
.fee-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.fee-price {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 1rem 0 0.25rem;
}
.fee-period { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--grey); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.fee-features { margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.fee-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
}
.fee-feature:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.fee-feature::before { content: '✓'; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.application-section { background: var(--navy); padding: 5rem 0; }
.application-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.application-info h2 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.application-info p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.app-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.app-contact-icon { font-size: 1.2rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.application-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}
.application-form-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.form-control, .form-select {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--dark-text);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.form-control:focus, .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.12);
}
.form-control::placeholder { color: var(--grey); }
.form-disclaimer {
  font-size: 0.77rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.form-disclaimer a { color: var(--gold); }

/* ---- Curriculum Page ---- */
.philosophy-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.philosophy-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.philosophy-card.dark {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.philosophy-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.philosophy-card.dark:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.phil-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: var(--light-grey);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.philosophy-card.dark .phil-icon { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.philosophy-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.philosophy-card.dark h3 { color: var(--white); }
.philosophy-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.philosophy-card.dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.phil-tags { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 1rem; }
.phil-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
  background: var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
}
.philosophy-card.dark .phil-tag { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
.curriculum-stage {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 3rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
}
.curriculum-stage:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.curriculum-stage:nth-child(even) { direction: rtl; }
.curriculum-stage:nth-child(even) > * { direction: ltr; }
.curr-stage-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.curr-stage-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
}
.curr-stage-body h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.curr-stage-body .stage-age { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--grey); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.curr-stage-body p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.75; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.curr-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
}
.curr-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--body-text);
}
.curr-feature-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.extracurricular-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.extra-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.extra-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  height: 240px;
}
.extra-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.extra-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e3a6e 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
}
.extra-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.9) 40%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.extra-overlay h4 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; }
.extra-overlay p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ---- Contact Page ---- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-grid > * { min-width: 0; }
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form-card h2 { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.75rem; word-break: break-word; }
.contact-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.5rem; }
.quick-contact-card {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
}
.quick-contact-card h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.quick-item {
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.quick-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.quick-label {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}
.quick-value {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
}
.location-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
}
.location-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; }
.location-address { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--body-text); margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.hours-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; }
.hours-table td { font-size: 0.82rem; padding: 0.35rem 0; }
.hours-table td:last-child { text-align: right; color: var(--dark-text); font-weight: 600; }
.map-placeholder {
  background: var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  height: 320px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--grey);
}
.map-placeholder .map-icon { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.map-pin {
  position: absolute;
  top: 40%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.map-pin::before {
  content: '●';
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.6rem;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .map-pin {
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    transform: none;
    width: calc(100% - 2rem);
    white-space: normal;
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }
  .live-chat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
  .quick-contact-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
}
.live-chat-section { background: var(--navy); padding: 4rem 0; }
.live-chat-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.live-chat-left h2 { color: var(--white); }
.live-chat-left p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin: 0.75rem 0 1.5rem; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.live-chat-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.live-chat-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
}
.live-chat-card .chat-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.live-chat-card h4 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }
.live-chat-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ---- Footer ---- */
.footer {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 4rem 0 0;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1.5fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.footer-brand .brand-name { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }
.footer-brand .brand-tagline { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}
.footer-socials { display: flex; gap: 0.75rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
}
.social-btn:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); border-color: var(--gold); }
.footer-col h5 {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.footer-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; }
.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-address {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}
.newsletter-input {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  outline: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.newsletter-input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.newsletter-input:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }
.newsletter-btn {
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.newsletter-btn:hover { background: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-bottom {
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.footer-copy { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); }
.footer-accreditation {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}
.accr-dot {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* ---- Toast / Alert Messages ---- */
.messages-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 80px;
  right: 1.5rem;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  max-width: 380px;
}
.message-toast {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  animation: slideIn 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.message-toast.success { border-left-color: #22c55e; }
.message-toast.error { border-left-color: #ef4444; }
.message-toast-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 1px; }
.message-toast-text { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--dark-text); line-height: 1.5; }
@keyframes slideIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(100%); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ---- Animations ---- */
.fade-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.fade-up-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.fade-up-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.fade-up-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.fade-up-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }

/* ---- Utilities ---- */
.text-gold { color: var(--gold); }
.text-navy { color: var(--navy); }
.text-white { color: var(--white); }
.text-grey { color: var(--grey); }
.bg-navy { background: var(--navy); }
.bg-off-white { background: var(--off-white); }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.d-flex { display: flex; }
.align-center { align-items: center; }
.gap-1 { gap: 1rem; }
.gap-2 { gap: 2rem; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 1rem; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.w-full { width: 100%; }

/* ---- Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .stages-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .steps-grid::before { display: none; }
  .fees-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fee-card.recommended { transform: scale(1); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .curriculum-stage { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .curriculum-stage:nth-child(even) { direction: ltr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .live-chat-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .application-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form-card { padding: 1.75rem; }
  .quick-contact-card { padding: 1.5rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar-nav, .navbar-cta { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stages-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .values-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .extra-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .curr-features-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1.25rem; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; text-align: center; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 0.75rem; text-align: center; }
  .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
  .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .about-images { height: 300px; }
  .about-img-main { height: 240px; }
  .map-placeholder { height: 240px; }
  .map-embed { height: 280px !important; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Student Life Page
   ============================================================ */

/* Hero banner with real image feel */
.student-hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  min-height: 65vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.student-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b3e 0%, #1e3a6e 60%, #0a1628 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20rem;
  opacity: 0.06;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.student-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.student-hero h1 { color: var(--white); }
.student-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 600px; margin: 1rem 0 2rem; }
.hero-stat-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-stat-pill .pill-num { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 800; font-size: 1rem; }
.student-hero-bottom {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

/* Facilities */
.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.facility-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.facility-card:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }
.facility-card.tall { grid-row: span 2; }
.facility-inner {
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 5rem;
  position: relative;
}
.facility-card.tall .facility-inner { height: 100%; min-height: 460px; }
.facility-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,27,62,0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
  padding: 1.5rem;
}
.facility-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.facility-overlay h4 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.facility-overlay p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); font-size: 0.8rem; }

/* Extracurricular clubs */
.clubs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.club-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.club-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.club-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.club-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.club-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--body-text); }
.club-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
.club-meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--grey); }
.club-meta-item::before { content: '›'; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

/* Sports */
.sports-section { background: var(--off-white); }
.sports-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.sports-img-mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.sport-img-block {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
  height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
}
.sport-img-block.tall { grid-row: span 2; height: 100%; min-height: 340px; font-size: 6rem; }
.sports-medal {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.sports-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; margin-top: 1.75rem; }
.sport-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.sport-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.sport-item-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sport-item h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.sport-item p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--body-text); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ============================================================
   About Page — Enhanced (Timeline + Foundation)
   ============================================================ */
.foundation-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}
.foundation-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.foundation-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.foundation-card.highlight {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
}
.found-icon { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.foundation-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.foundation-card.highlight h3 { color: var(--white); }
.foundation-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; line-height: 1.75; }
.foundation-card.highlight p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }
.pillars-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
}
.foundation-card.highlight .pillars-row { border-top-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); }
.pillar-item { text-align: center; }
.pillar-label { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; color: var(--grey); }
.foundation-card.highlight .pillar-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.pillar-val { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--gold); font-family: Inter,sans-serif; }

/* Timeline */
.timeline { position: relative; padding: 2rem 0; }
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold), var(--light-grey));
}
.timeline-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 60px 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.timeline-item:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.timeline-content {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.timeline-content:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold); }
.timeline-content h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; color: var(--dark-text); }
.timeline-content p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--body-text); line-height: 1.65; }
.timeline-img-block {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.timeline-dot {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: Inter,sans-serif;
  z-index: 1;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.timeline-item.reverse .timeline-content:first-child { grid-column: 3; grid-row: 1; }
.timeline-item.reverse .timeline-dot { grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
.timeline-item.reverse .timeline-img-block { grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }

/* Governance grid */
.governance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   Alumni Page
   ============================================================ */
.alumni-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 70vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
}
.alumni-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(13,27,62,0.45) 0%, rgba(13,27,62,0.85) 100%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #0d1b3e 0%, #1e3a6e 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 18rem;
  opacity: 0.08;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.alumni-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; text-align: center; }
.alumni-hero h1 { color: var(--white); }
.alumni-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 580px; margin: 1rem auto 2rem; }
.alumni-hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Alumni stories */
.alumni-stories-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.alumni-story-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  min-height: 280px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.alumni-story-card:hover { transform: scale(1.02); }
.alumni-story-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 6rem;
  opacity: 0.4;
}
.alumni-story-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,27,62,0.95) 50%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 2rem;
}
.story-tag { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; display: block; }
.alumni-story-overlay h3 { color: var(--white); font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.alumni-story-overlay p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.82rem; margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.story-author { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

/* Reunion events */
.reunions-grid { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.reunion-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.reunion-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transform: translateX(4px); }
.reunion-date {
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 52px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.reunion-month { font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gold); }
.reunion-day { font-size: 1.8rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--navy); font-family: Inter,sans-serif; line-height: 1; }
.reunion-body { flex: 1; }
.reunion-body h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--dark-text); margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.reunion-body p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--body-text); }
.reunion-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}
.reunion-meta span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--grey); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.25rem; }
.reunion-arrow { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
/* Testimonial Horizontal Scroll */
.horizontal-scroll-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  overflow-x: auto;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
}
.horizontal-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome/Safari */
}

/* Testimonial Cards — Vertical Layout in Horizontal Carousel */
.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.05);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  z-index: 1;
  /* Fixed width so 3 show per viewport */
  flex: 0 0 calc(33.333% - 1.33rem);
  min-width: 320px;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  /* Vertical layout inside */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(13, 27, 62, 0.1);
}

/* Top: quote block */
.testimonial-content-col {
  position: relative;
  flex: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.testimonial-quote-icon {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.15;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: block;
}
.testimonial-text {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--dark-text);
}

/* Bottom: author row */
.testimonial-author-col {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-avatar,
.testimonial-avatar-placeholder {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold-pale);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-avatar-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-light), var(--navy));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.testimonial-author-info { flex: 1; }
.testimonial-author-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}
.testimonial-author-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--grey);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Alumni registration form */
.alumni-register-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 5rem 0;
}
.alumni-register-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.alumni-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
}

/* Testimonial */
.alumni-testimonial {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 5rem 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--white);
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-quote::before {
  content: '"';
  font-size: 8rem;
  color: rgba(201,162,39,0.15);
  position: absolute;
  top: -2rem;
  left: -1rem;
  font-style: normal;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-author { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.testimonial-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }
.testimonial-role { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.quote-num {
  font-size: 7rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  color: rgba(201,162,39,0.12);
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ============================================================
   Staff Portal Page
   ============================================================ */
.portal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.portal-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--light-grey);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.portal-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold); }
.portal-card .portal-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
}
.portal-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.portal-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--body-text); line-height: 1.65; }
.portal-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--gold-pale);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

/* ---- Responsive extras ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .clubs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .sports-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .foundation-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .governance-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .alumni-stories-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .alumni-register-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  /* Additional tablet grid transitions */
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .fees-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .application-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .curriculum-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .program-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .departments-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .timeline::before { left: 24px; }
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 30px 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .timeline-dot { width: 36px; height: 36px; font-size: 0.8rem; grid-column: 1; grid-row: 1; }
  .timeline-content { text-align: left !important; grid-column: 2; grid-row: 1; }
  .timeline-img-block { display: none; }
  /* Overrides for reverse just in case, but they use the same order on mobile */
  .timeline-item.reverse .timeline-content:first-child { grid-column: 2; }
  .timeline-item.reverse .timeline-dot { grid-column: 1; }
  .pillars-row { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .portal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .facilities-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .facility-card.tall .facility-inner { min-height: 300px; }
  .clubs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sports-img-mosaic { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sport-img-block.tall { min-height: 200px; }
  .governance-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .portal-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pillars-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  
  /* Additional comprehensive mobile grid collapses */
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .application-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .events-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .fees-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .steps-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .program-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .feature-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .curriculum-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .departments-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
  
  .testimonial-card {
    min-width: 85vw;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .testimonial-author-col {
    justify-content: center;
  }
}