/* ==========================================================================
       CSS VARIABLES & DESIGN SYSTEM (Imperial Crimson & Royal Gold)
       ========================================================================== */
    :root {
      /* Royal Crimson Palette */
      --primary-900: #380006;
      --primary-800: #4d0109;
      --primary-700: #67000d;
      --primary-600: #7c0a15;
      --primary-500: #931220;
      --primary-400: #b01c2d;
      
      /* Imperial Gold & Amber Palette */
      --gold-50: #fffbeb;
      --gold-100: #fef3c7;
      --gold-200: #fde68a;
      --gold-300: #fcd34d;
      --gold-400: #f5b041;
      --gold-500: #d4af37;
      --gold-600: #b89327;
      --gold-700: #94721c;
      --gold-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffd700 0%, #f5b041 50%, #d4af37 100%);
      --gold-text-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff2b2 0%, #fcd34d 40%, #d4af37 100%);
      --crimson-gradient: linear-gradient(145deg, #4d0109 0%, #67000d 45%, #380006 100%);
      
      /* Neutral Palette */
      --dark-950: #120a0d;
      --dark-900: #1a0f13;
      --dark-800: #26161c;
      --slate-800: #1e293b;
      --slate-700: #334155;
      --slate-600: #475569;
      --slate-500: #64748b;
      --slate-400: #94a3b8;
      --slate-200: #e2e8f0;
      --slate-100: #f1f5f9;
      --white: #ffffff;
      --cream-bg: #fcf9f5;
      
      /* Typography */
      --font-display: 'Cinzel', serif;
      --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      --font-sans: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
      
      /* Accents & Shadows */
      --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
      --shadow-md: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
      --shadow-lg: 0 12px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
      --shadow-gold: 0 8px 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
      --shadow-crimson: 0 10px 30px rgba(103, 0, 13, 0.35);
      --border-gold: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
      --border-glass: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      
      --radius-sm: 8px;
      --radius-md: 14px;
      --radius-lg: 20px;
      --radius-full: 9999px;
      
      --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       RESET & GLOBAL STYLES
       ========================================================================== */
    *, *::before, *::after {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    html {
      scroll-behavior: smooth;
      font-size: 16px;
    }

    html, body {
      overflow-x: hidden;
      max-width: 100vw;
      width: 100%;
    }

    body {
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      background-color: var(--white);
      color: var(--slate-700);
      line-height: 1.6;
      overflow-x: hidden;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    }

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

    ul, ol {
      list-style: none;
    }

    img {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      display: block;
    }

    button, input, select, textarea {
      font-family: inherit;
      font-size: inherit;
      border: none;
      outline: none;
    }

    .container {
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1240px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 24px;
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .container {
        padding: 0 14px;
      }
    }

    /* Section Headings */
    .section-header {
      text-align: center;
      max-width: 760px;
      margin: 0 auto 50px auto;
    }

    .badge-sub {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
      color: var(--primary-700);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .badge-sub.light {
      background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.15);
      color: var(--gold-300);
      border-color: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-800);
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    }

    .section-title.light {
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .section-title .gold-accent {
      background: var(--gold-text-gradient);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .section-desc {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: var(--slate-600);
      font-weight: 400;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .section-desc.light {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    }

    /* Buttons */
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 10px;
      padding: 14px 28px;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      text-align: center;
    }

    .btn-gold {
      background: var(--gold-gradient);
      color: var(--primary-900);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(245, 176, 65, 0.35);
      border: 1px solid #ffd700;
    }

    .btn-gold:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(245, 176, 65, 0.55);
      filter: brightness(1.05);
    }

    .btn-crimson {
      background: var(--primary-700);
      color: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--primary-600);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(103, 0, 13, 0.3);
    }

    .btn-crimson:hover {
      background: var(--primary-800);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(103, 0, 13, 0.45);
    }

    .btn-outline-gold {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--gold-300);
      border: 2px solid var(--gold-400);
    }

    .btn-outline-gold:hover {
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: var(--gold-300);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn-whatsapp {
      background: #25d366;
      color: var(--white);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.3);
    }

    .btn-whatsapp:hover {
      background: #20ba59;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    }

    .btn-sm {
      padding: 9px 18px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       1. TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
       ========================================================================== */
    .top-bar {
      background: var(--primary-900);
      color: var(--gold-200);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      padding: 8px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    }

    .top-bar .container {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .top-bar-left {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .top-badge-pulse {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
      color: var(--gold-300);
      padding: 2px 10px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .pulse-dot {
      width: 7px;
      height: 7px;
      background: #22c55e;
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7);
      animation: pulse-ring 1.8s infinite;
    }

    @keyframes pulse-ring {
      0% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.7); }
      70% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
      100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0); }
    }

    .top-bar-right {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 20px;
    }

    .top-bar-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      color: var(--gold-100);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .top-bar-link:hover {
      color: var(--gold-300);
    }

    @media (max-width: 680px) {
      .top-bar {
        padding: 6px 0;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
      }
      .top-bar .container {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 4px;
        padding: 0 10px;
      }
      .top-bar-left {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 3px;
        width: 100%;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
      }
      .top-bar-right {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 3px;
        width: 100%;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
      }
      .top-bar-link {
        word-break: break-word;
        justify-content: center;
      }
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       2. MAIN HEADER & NAVBAR
       ========================================================================== */
    .site-header {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      background: rgba(77, 1, 9, 0.96);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .site-header.scrolled {
      background: rgba(56, 0, 6, 0.98);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-crimson);
    }

    .header-nav {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 84px;
    }

    /* Brand Logo */
    .brand-link {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .brand-logo-img {
      width: 62px;
      height: 62px;
      object-fit: contain;
      border-radius: 50%;
      padding: 2px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,215,0,0.3) 0%, rgba(103,0,13,0.8) 70%);
      box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .brand-link:hover .brand-logo-img {
      transform: scale(1.05) rotate(2deg);
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
    }

    .brand-meta {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .brand-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .brand-title span {
      background: var(--gold-text-gradient);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .brand-sub {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--gold-300);
      letter-spacing: 1px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    /* Nav Menu Links */
    .nav-menu {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 28px;
    }

    .nav-link {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      position: relative;
      padding: 6px 0;
    }

    .nav-link::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold-400);
      transition: var(--transition);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-link.active {
      color: var(--gold-300);
    }

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

    .header-actions {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    /* Mobile Hamburger */
    .mobile-toggle {
      display: none;
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--gold-300);
      cursor: pointer;
      padding: 8px 10px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 5px;
      width: 42px;
      height: 40px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .mobile-toggle:hover {
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
      border-color: var(--gold-300);
    }

    .mobile-toggle span {
      display: block;
      width: 22px;
      height: 2px;
      background-color: var(--gold-300);
      border-radius: 2px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .mobile-toggle svg {
      width: 24px;
      height: 24px;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       3. HERO SECTION (Imperial Majesty)
       ========================================================================== */
    .hero-section {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--crimson-gradient);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 70px 0 90px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    }

    /* Decorative Background Accents */
    .hero-glow-1 {
      position: absolute;
      top: -15%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 800px;
      height: 500px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18) 0%, rgba(103, 0, 13, 0) 70%);
      filter: blur(60px);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-glow-2 {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -10%;
      right: -5%;
      width: 500px;
      height: 500px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 176, 65, 0.12) 0%, rgba(103, 0, 13, 0) 70%);
      filter: blur(70px);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-pattern {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 32px 32px;
      opacity: 0.6;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
      gap: 48px;
      align-items: center;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 10;
    }

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

    .hero-badge-tag {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.35);
      color: var(--gold-200);
      padding: 6px 16px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .hero-crest-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 20px;
      background: rgba(30, 0, 4, 0.85);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      padding: 10px 28px 10px 14px;
      margin: 0 auto 28px auto;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .hero-crest-badge:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold-400);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .hero-crest-img {
      width: 100px;
      height: 100px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      object-fit: contain;
      background: #ffffff;
      padding: 4px;
      box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255, 215, 0, 0.75);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .hero-crest-text {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-crest-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      letter-spacing: 0.8px;
      background: var(--gold-text-gradient);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 3px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-crest-org {
      font-family: var(--font-sans);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold-200);
      letter-spacing: 0.8px;
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 3px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-crest-tagline {
      font-size: 0.98rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .accreditation-ribbon-card {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-around;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
      border: 1px solid var(--gold-400);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 12px 20px;
      margin-top: 24px;
      width: 100%;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    }

    .ribbon-brand-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      color: var(--primary-800);
    }

    .ribbon-icon {
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .ribbon-text {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .ribbon-text strong {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: var(--primary-900);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .ribbon-text small {
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      color: var(--slate-500);
      font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .ribbon-divider {
      width: 1px;
      height: 28px;
      background: rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
    }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .accreditation-ribbon-card {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px 14px;
        padding: 14px 16px;
      }
      .accreditation-ribbon-card .ribbon-divider {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 380px) {
      .accreditation-ribbon-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
      }
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 3.4rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      line-height: 1.12;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .hero-title .gold-shine {
      display: block;
      background: var(--gold-text-gradient);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      text-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    }

    .hero-subtitle {
      font-family: var(--font-serif);
      font-size: 1.45rem;
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--gold-200);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .hero-description {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 34px;
      max-width: 580px;
    }

    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 16px;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
    }

    /* Hero Trust Badges row */
    .hero-trust-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 20px;
      padding-top: 24px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      width: 100%;
    }

    .trust-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--gold-100);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .trust-item svg {
      width: 18px;
      height: 18px;
      color: var(--gold-400);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    /* Hero Right: Lead Capture Form Card */
    .hero-form-card {
      background: rgba(38, 0, 4, 0.85);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 34px 30px;
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 30px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      position: relative;
    }

    .hero-form-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 10%;
      right: 10%;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold-gradient);
      border-radius: 0 0 4px 4px;
    }

    .form-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .form-header h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }

    .form-header h3 span {
      color: var(--gold-400);
    }

    .form-header p {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    }

    .admission-form {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .form-group {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .form-group label {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--gold-200);
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .form-control {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 12px 16px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .form-control:focus {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
      border-color: var(--gold-400);
      box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    }

    .form-control option {
      background: var(--dark-900);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .form-control::placeholder {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    }

    .form-footer-note {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       4. STATS METRICS STRIP (Direct from Flyer)
       ========================================================================== */
    .stats-strip {
      background: var(--primary-900);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
      padding: 36px 0;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 20;
    }

    .stats-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .stat-card {
      position: relative;
      padding: 10px 16px;
    }

    .stat-card:not(:last-child)::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      right: 0;
      top: 15%;
      height: 70%;
      width: 1px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4) 0%, transparent 100%);
    }

    .stat-number {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 3rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      background: var(--gold-text-gradient);
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 1px;
    }

    .stat-sub {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--gold-200);
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       5. ACCREDITATION & GOVT RECOGNITION (Direct from Flyer)
       ========================================================================== */
    .accreditation-section {
      background: var(--cream-bg);
      padding: 60px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
    }

    .accreditation-wrapper {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .accreditation-title {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-700);
      letter-spacing: 1.5px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .accreditation-title::before,
    .accreditation-title::after {
      content: '';
      width: 50px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--gold-500);
    }

    .accreditation-badges-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1050px;
    }

    .accreditation-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      padding: 24px 18px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
    }

    .accreditation-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--gold-500);
    }

    .accreditation-icon-wrap {
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      color: var(--primary-700);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    }

    .accreditation-card h4 {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-800);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .accreditation-card p {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--slate-500);
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .verified-pill {
      margin-top: 10px;
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #166534;
      background: #dcfce7;
      padding: 2px 8px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       6. FEATURED CAREER PROGRAMS (Interactive & Filterable)
       ========================================================================== */
    .courses-section {
      padding: 90px 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .course-filter-bar {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
    }

    .filter-btn {
      padding: 9px 20px;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      background: var(--slate-100);
      color: var(--slate-700);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      border: 1px solid transparent;
    }

    .filter-btn:hover {
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
      color: var(--primary-700);
    }

    .filter-btn.active {
      background: var(--primary-700);
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: var(--primary-800);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(103, 0, 13, 0.25);
    }

    .courses-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 30px;
    }

    .course-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 30px 26px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

    .course-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 4px;
      background: var(--slate-200);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .course-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
    }

    .course-card:hover::before {
      background: var(--gold-gradient);
    }

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

    .course-icon-badge {
      width: 52px;
      height: 52px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      background: rgba(103, 0, 13, 0.08);
      color: var(--primary-700);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      border: 1px solid rgba(103, 0, 13, 0.15);
    }

    .course-tag {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      background: var(--gold-100);
      color: var(--gold-700);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    }

    .course-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-800);
      line-height: 1.3;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .course-subtitle {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--gold-600);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .course-desc {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: var(--slate-600);
      line-height: 1.6;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .course-skills-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 6px;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }

    .skill-chip {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      background: var(--slate-100);
      color: var(--slate-700);
      padding: 3px 9px;
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .course-meta-row {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding-top: 16px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--slate-100);
      margin-bottom: 20px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--slate-500);
    }

    .course-meta-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }

    .course-actions {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       7. FLYER SPOTLIGHT & WHY OPULENCE SECTION
       ========================================================================== */
    .spotlight-section {
      background: var(--primary-800);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 90px 0;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .spotlight-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
      gap: 50px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .flyer-preview-box {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 12px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.5), 0 0 25px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    }

    .flyer-img {
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      object-fit: cover;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .flyer-img:hover {
      transform: scale(1.02);
    }

    .flyer-overlay-btn {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 25px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      background: rgba(103, 0, 13, 0.9);
      color: var(--gold-200);
      border: 1px solid var(--gold-400);
      padding: 10px 22px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-full);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      cursor: pointer;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .flyer-overlay-btn:hover {
      background: var(--primary-700);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .why-content h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2.3rem;
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .why-desc {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .features-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 35px;
    }

    .feature-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 16px;
    }

    .feature-icon-circle {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
      color: var(--gold-300);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .feature-text h4 {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }

    .feature-text p {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       8. 4-STAGE LEARNING ROADMAP (From Enrollment to Placement)
       ========================================================================== */
    .roadmap-section {
      padding: 90px 0;
      background: var(--cream-bg);
    }

    .roadmap-steps-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      position: relative;
    }

    .roadmap-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 24px;
      position: relative;
      transition: var(--transition);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

    .roadmap-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--gold-400);
    }

    .step-number {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      font-weight: 800;
      color: rgba(103, 0, 13, 0.15);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }

    .step-title {
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-800);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .step-desc {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--slate-600);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       9. STUDENT TESTIMONIALS & REVIEWS
       ========================================================================== */
    .testimonials-section {
      padding: 90px 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .testimonials-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
      background: var(--cream-bg);
      border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 30px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      justify-content: space-between;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .testimonial-card:hover {
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.5);
    }

    .stars-row {
      color: #f59e0b;
      display: flex;
      gap: 4px;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .testimonial-quote {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--slate-700);
      line-height: 1.65;
      font-style: italic;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }

    .testimonial-user {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }

    .user-avatar {
      width: 46px;
      height: 46px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--primary-700);
      color: var(--gold-300);
      font-weight: 700;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .user-info h5 {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--primary-800);
    }

    .user-info p {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--slate-500);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       10. APPLICATION & CONTACT CTA SECTION
       ========================================================================== */
    .contact-cta-section {
      background: var(--crimson-gradient);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 90px 0;
      position: relative;
    }

    .cta-container-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 50px;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .cta-info-box h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .cta-info-box p {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      margin-bottom: 30px;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .contact-methods {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 18px;
    }

    .contact-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      padding: 14px 20px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .contact-item:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      border-color: var(--gold-400);
    }

    .contact-item-icon {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.18);
      color: var(--gold-300);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .contact-item-text h4 {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: var(--gold-200);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }

    .contact-item-text a, .contact-item-text span {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       11. FAQ ACCORDION
       ========================================================================== */
    .faq-section {
      padding: 90px 0;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .faq-accordion-wrap {
      max-width: 840px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 14px;
    }

    .faq-item {
      border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .faq-item.active {
      border-color: var(--gold-500);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }

    .faq-question {
      padding: 18px 24px;
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--primary-800);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      user-select: none;
    }

    .faq-question:hover {
      color: var(--primary-600);
    }

    .faq-icon {
      width: 20px;
      height: 20px;
      transition: transform 0.3s ease;
      color: var(--gold-600);
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .faq-item.active .faq-icon {
      transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    .faq-answer {
      padding: 0 24px;
      max-height: 0;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.3s ease-out;
      background: var(--cream-bg);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--slate-600);
      line-height: 1.65;
    }

    .faq-item.active .faq-answer {
      padding: 16px 24px 22px 24px;
      max-height: 250px;
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       12. FOOTER
       ========================================================================== */
    .site-footer {
      background: var(--primary-900);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      padding: 70px 0 25px 0;
      border-top: 2px solid var(--gold-500);
    }

    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
      gap: 40px;
      margin-bottom: 50px;
    }

    .footer-brand p {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      margin: 16px 0 20px 0;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .footer-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      color: var(--gold-300);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .footer-title::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0;
      left: 0;
      width: 32px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold-500);
    }

    .footer-links {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
    }

    .footer-links a {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    }

    .footer-links a:hover {
      color: var(--gold-300);
      padding-left: 6px;
    }

    .footer-newsletter p {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }

    .footer-form {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
    }

    .footer-input {
      flex: 1;
      padding: 10px 14px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
    }

    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      padding-top: 25px;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 16px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       13. FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS
       ========================================================================== */
    .floating-whatsapp {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 28px;
      right: 28px;
      width: 60px;
      height: 60px;
      background: #25d366;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
      z-index: 990;
      transition: var(--transition);
      cursor: pointer;
    }

    .floating-whatsapp svg {
      width: 34px;
      height: 34px;
      fill: var(--white);
    }

    .floating-whatsapp:hover {
      transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.65);
    }

    .whatsapp-tooltip {
      position: absolute;
      right: 70px;
      background: var(--dark-900);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      white-space: nowrap;
      pointer-events: none;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateX(10px);
      transition: var(--transition);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    }

    .floating-whatsapp:hover .whatsapp-tooltip {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateX(0);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       14. MODAL OVERLAY & POPUPS
       ========================================================================== */
    .modal-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(18, 10, 13, 0.85);
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
      z-index: 2000;
      display: none;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 20px;
    }

    .modal-overlay.active {
      display: flex;
      animation: fadeIn 0.25s ease-out;
    }

    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; }
      to { opacity: 1; }
    }

    .modal-box {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 650px;
      max-height: 90vh;
      overflow-y: auto;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      position: relative;
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    }

    .modal-close-btn {
      position: absolute;
      top: 18px;
      right: 18px;
      width: 36px;
      height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--slate-100);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      cursor: pointer;
      color: var(--slate-600);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      transition: var(--transition);
      border: none;
    }

    .modal-close-btn:hover {
      background: var(--primary-700);
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .modal-content-inner {
      padding: 36px;
    }

    /* Lightbox Modal for Flyer */
    .lightbox-box {
      max-width: 500px;
      background: transparent;
      box-shadow: none;
      border: none;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .lightbox-box img {
      border-radius: var(--radius-md);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
      border: 2px solid var(--gold-400);
    }

    /* ==========================================================================
       RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (Mobile & Tablet)
       ========================================================================== */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
      }

      .hero-content {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .hero-description {
        max-width: 100%;
      }

      .hero-actions {
        justify-content: center;
      }

      .hero-trust-row {
        justify-content: center;
      }

      .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }

      .spotlight-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .roadmap-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }

      .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .cta-container-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .site-header .header-nav {
        height: 64px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 100%;
      }

      .brand-link {
        gap: 8px;
        max-width: calc(100% - 48px);
        overflow: hidden;
      }

      .brand-logo-img {
        width: 40px !important;
        height: 40px !important;
        max-width: 40px !important;
        flex-shrink: 0;
      }

      .brand-title {
        font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        line-height: 1.15;
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
      }

      .brand-sub {
        font-size: 0.62rem !important;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        white-space: nowrap;
        overflow: hidden;
        text-overflow: ellipsis;
      }

      .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 64px;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        background: var(--primary-900);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 30px;
        gap: 20px;
        transform: translateY(-120%);
        transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
        z-index: 999;
      }

      .nav-menu.open {
        transform: translateY(0);
      }

      .mobile-toggle {
        display: inline-flex !important;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        padding: 7px;
        margin-left: 6px;
      }

      .header-actions .btn {
        display: none !important;
      }

      .hero-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
      }

      .hero-subtitle {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
      }

      .stats-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 20px;
      }

      .stat-card:not(:last-child)::after {
        display: none;
      }

      .accreditation-badges-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }

      .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .roadmap-steps-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .section-title {
        font-size: 1.95rem;
      }
    }

/* ==========================================================================
   CTC BUTTONS & FLOATING DOCK (Call to Connect Us & Gmail)
   ========================================================================== */
.ctc-cluster {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.ctc-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  cursor: pointer;
  position: relative;
}

.ctc-btn-call {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37 0%, #fae59e 50%, #b8860b 100%);
  color: #380106;
  border: 1px solid #ffe277;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
}

.ctc-btn-call:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7);
  color: #200003;
}

.ctc-btn-gmail {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.ctc-btn-gmail:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #ea4335;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(234, 67, 53, 0.35);
}

.ctc-icon-disc {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ctc-btn-call .ctc-icon-disc {
  background: #4d0109;
  color: #ffd700;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(77, 1, 9, 0.35);
}

.ctc-btn-call:hover .ctc-icon-disc {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-8deg);
  background: #67000d;
}

.ctc-btn-gmail .ctc-icon-disc {
  background: #ea4335;
  color: #ffffff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(234, 67, 53, 0.35);
}

.ctc-btn-gmail:hover .ctc-icon-disc {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: #d93025;
}

.ctc-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-align: left;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ctc-label {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.ctc-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.88;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.floating-ctc-dock {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  z-index: 999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: rgba(30, 0, 4, 0.94);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-400);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.floating-ctc-dock:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
}

.floating-ctc-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.floating-ctc-item.call,
.floating-ctc-item.ctc-phone {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d4af37, #f7e08b);
  color: #3a0006;
  border: 1px solid #ffd700;
}

.floating-ctc-item.call:hover,
.floating-ctc-item.ctc-phone:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  background: #ffd700;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
}

.floating-ctc-item.gmail,
.floating-ctc-item.ctc-email {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.floating-ctc-item.gmail:hover,
.floating-ctc-item.ctc-email:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #ea4335;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(234, 67, 53, 0.4);
}

/* Modal Backdrop & Dialog (Hidden by default) */
.modal-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 10, 13, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.modal-backdrop.active {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-dialog {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  max-width: 480px;
  width: 100%;
  position: relative;
  animation: modalPop 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

@keyframes modalPop {
  0% { transform: scale(0.92); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
}

/* Footer Helper Classes */
.footer-links-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-tagline {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin: 16px 0 20px 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Breadcrumbs & Inner Page Hero */
.page-hero {
  padding: 65px 0 55px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(56,0,6,0.94) 0%, rgba(30,0,4,0.98) 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 350px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.16) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-breadcrumb a {
  color: var(--gold-300);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.page-breadcrumb a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.page-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.page-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 680px) {
  .page-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }
  .floating-ctc-dock {
    left: 12px;
    right: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 6px 10px;
  }
  .floating-ctc-item {
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 8px 10px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OFF-CANVAS MOBILE DRAWER & NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

/* Mobile Backdrop Overlay */
.mobile-drawer-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(18, 10, 13, 0.78);
  backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
  z-index: 1998;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

.mobile-drawer-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Off-Canvas Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 320px;
  max-width: 86vw;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary-900) 0%, #1e0004 100%);
  border-left: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  box-shadow: -12px 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  z-index: 1999;
  transform: translateX(110%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), visibility 0.35s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  overflow-y: auto;
  visibility: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
  visibility: visible;
}

/* Strict Desktop Hiding Rule */
@media (min-width: 961px) {
  .mobile-drawer,
  .mobile-drawer-backdrop {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }
}

.mobile-drawer .brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.mobile-drawer-close-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-drawer-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
  color: #ffffff;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
}

.mobile-nav-list li a {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  padding: 11px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-nav-list li a:hover,
.mobile-nav-list li a:focus {
  color: var(--gold-300);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  padding-left: 22px;
}

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
  background: transparent;
  color: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-400);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  color: var(--gold-200);
  border-color: var(--gold-300);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .site-header .nav-menu {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: inline-flex !important;
  }
  .site-header .header-actions .btn {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OVERVIEW MISSION & PRAVDA EDUTECH SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.overview-mission-section {
  padding: 65px 0 55px 0;
  background: #fdfaf6;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.overview-lead-box {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
  text-align: center;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.overview-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.overview-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.overview-card {
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid var(--slate-200);
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 26px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.overview-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(103, 0, 13, 0.09);
  border-top-color: var(--gold-500);
}

.overview-card-head {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.overview-icon-disc {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(103, 0, 13, 0.08);
  color: var(--primary-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(103, 0, 13, 0.15);
}

.overview-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--primary-900);
  margin: 0;
}

.overview-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--slate-600);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.overview-tag-cluster {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.overview-pill {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary-800);
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Vision & Future-Ready Callout Banner */
.overview-cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4d0109 0%, #290005 100%);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold-400);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(77, 1, 9, 0.35);
}

.overview-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.overview-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 24px auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.overview-cta-btns {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .overview-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  .overview-mission-section {
    padding: 45px 0 35px 0;
  }
  .overview-lead-box {
    padding: 18px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .overview-lead-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
  }
  .overview-cta-banner {
    padding: 26px 18px;
  }
  .overview-cta-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
  .overview-cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
  .overview-cta-btns {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .overview-cta-btns .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}