/* ============================================================
   BASIC PUBLIC SCHOOL — SARDARSHAHAR
   Design system: ink navy · chalk paper · marigold · board green
   Display: Bricolage Grotesque · Body: Instrument Sans
   ============================================================ */

:root{
  --ink:        #1E1720;   /* deep aubergine-black, refined not harsh */
  --ink-soft:   #5B4E5E;
  --paper:      #FFFBF3;   /* warm ivory paper   */
  --paper-deep: #F7ECDA;
  --marigold:   #C9973B;   /* rich gold — primary accent */
  --marigold-d: #A67A22;
  --marigold-soft: #F3E3C2;
  --sun:        #E8B84B;   /* lighter gold, secondary highlight */
  --board:      #7A1B3D;   /* deep maroon, secondary accent */
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --line:       rgba(30,23,32,.13);
  --shadow:     0 18px 40px -18px rgba(30,23,32,.3);

  --font-display:'Playfair Display', serif;   /* refined editorial serif for headings */
  --font-body:  'Manrope', sans-serif;         /* crisp modern grotesque for body/UI  */

  --radius: 18px;
  --container: 1180px;
  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.8,.24,1);
}

*{ margin:0; padding:0; box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  background:var(--paper);
  color:var(--ink);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-size:16.5px;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ display:block; max-width:100%; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ list-style:none; }
.container{ max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 24px; }

h1,h2,h3,.brand-text strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); line-height:1.14; }
h1,h2{ font-weight:700; }
h3{ font-weight:700; }

/* ---------- shared bits ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--board); margin-bottom:14px;
}
.eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:34px; height:2px; background:var(--marigold); }
.eyebrow.light{ color:var(--marigold); }

.section{ padding:96px 0; }
.section-title{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,4vw,2.9rem); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.section-title.light{ color:var(--paper); }
.section-head{ max-width:640px; margin-bottom:52px; }
.section-lede{ margin-top:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); }

.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:8px;
  padding:14px 28px; border-radius:999px; font-weight:600; font-size:.95rem;
  border:2px solid transparent; cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease), background .25s, color .25s;
}
.btn:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); }
.btn-solid{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.btn-solid:hover{ background:var(--ink-soft); }
.btn-ghost{ border-color:var(--ink); color:var(--ink); background:transparent; }
.btn-ghost:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
.btn-gold{ background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink); }
.btn-gold:hover{ background:var(--sun); }
.btn-block{ width:100%; }

/* ---------- reveal animation ---------- */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), transform .8s var(--ease); }
.reveal.in{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ============ PRELOADER ============ */
.preloader{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:200; background:var(--ink);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:22px;
  transition:opacity .6s var(--ease), visibility .6s;
}
.preloader.done{ opacity:0; visibility:hidden; }
.preloader-crest{ position:relative; width:108px; height:108px; display:grid; place-items:center; }
.crest-ring{
  position:absolute; inset:-10px; border-radius:50%;
  border:3px solid rgba(250,246,238,.15); border-top-color:var(--marigold);
  animation:spin 1.1s linear infinite;
}
.preloader-logo{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; filter:drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(204,69,1,.35)); }
.preloader-text{ color:rgba(250,246,238,.65); font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase; font-family:var(--font-body); }
@keyframes spin{ to{ transform:rotate(360deg); } }

/* ============ TOP BAR ============ */
.topbar{ background:var(--ink); color:rgba(250,246,238,.85); font-size:.82rem; }
.topbar-inner{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding-top:8px; padding-bottom:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.topbar-left{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.topbar-sep{ opacity:.4; }
.topbar-right{ display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:center; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.topbar-cta{
  background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink); font-weight:700;
  padding:3px 14px; border-radius:999px; animation:pulse 2.4s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse{ 0%,100%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(201,151,59,.45);} 55%{ box-shadow:0 0 0 9px rgba(201,151,59,0);} }

/* ============ HEADER ============ */
.header{
  position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100; background:rgba(250,246,238,.97);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:box-shadow .3s, border-color .3s, background .3s;
}
.header.scrolled{ border-color:var(--line); box-shadow:0 8px 30px -18px rgba(22,36,62,.35); background:rgba(250,246,238,.99); }
.header-inner{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; padding-top:14px; padding-bottom:14px; }

.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:13px; }
.brand-crest{
  width:52px; height:52px; flex-shrink:0; display:block;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(28,26,23,.18));
  transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover .brand-crest{ transform:rotate(8deg); }
.brand.light .brand-crest{ filter:drop-shadow(0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,.35)) brightness(1.06); }
.brand-text{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.18; }
.brand-text strong{ font-size:1.12rem; font-weight:600; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.brand-text small{ font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.16em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); font-family:var(--font-body); }
.brand.light .brand-text strong{ color:var(--paper); }
.brand.light .brand-text small{ color:rgba(250,246,238,.6); }

.nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:26px; }
.nav-link{ font-size:.92rem; font-weight:500; position:relative; padding:6px 0; }
.nav-link::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:2px; width:0;
  background:var(--marigold); transition:width .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-link:hover::after, .nav-link.active::after{ width:100%; }
.nav-admit{ padding:10px 22px; font-size:.88rem; }

.nav-toggle{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; padding:8px; }
.nav-toggle span{ width:26px; height:2.5px; background:var(--ink); border-radius:2px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), opacity .3s; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============ HERO ============ */
.hero{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.hero-bg-pattern{
  position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none; opacity:.5;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 10%, rgba(201,151,59,.14), transparent 40%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 5% 90%, rgba(122,27,61,.10), transparent 45%);
}
.hero-inner{
  position:relative; display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:56px;
  align-items:center; padding-top:72px; padding-bottom:88px;
}
.hero-title{ font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.4rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; margin:6px 0 20px; }
.hero-title .line{ display:block; overflow:hidden; }
.hero-title .line span{ display:block; transform:translateY(110%); animation:riseUp .9s var(--ease) forwards; }
.hero-title .line:nth-child(2) span{ animation-delay:.15s; }
@keyframes riseUp{ to{ transform:translateY(0); } }
.hl{
  font-style:normal; color:var(--marigold-d); position:relative; white-space:nowrap;
}
.hl::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:.06em; height:.14em;
  background:var(--marigold); border-radius:99px; transform-origin:left;
  transform:scaleX(0); animation:underline .7s var(--ease) 1s forwards;
}
@keyframes underline{ to{ transform:scaleX(1);} }
.hero-sub{ max-width:520px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.06rem; }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-badges{ display:flex; gap:34px; margin-top:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.badge-item strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem; display:block; }
.badge-item span{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.04em; }

.hero-media{ position:relative; }
.hero-photo{ border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.hero-photo img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.hero-photo-main{ aspect-ratio:4/5; animation:floatIn 1s var(--ease) .2s both; }
.hero-photo-main figcaption{
  position:absolute; left:14px; bottom:14px; background:rgba(22,36,62,.8); color:var(--paper);
  font-size:.75rem; padding:6px 12px; border-radius:99px; backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.hero-photo-main{ position:relative; }
.hero-photo-float{
  position:absolute; width:46%; bottom:-34px; left:-46px;
  border:6px solid var(--paper); animation:floatIn 1s var(--ease) .45s both, bob 5s ease-in-out 1.5s infinite;
}
.hero-chip{
  position:absolute; top:18px; right:-8px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line);
  padding:9px 16px; border-radius:99px; font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700;
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  animation:floatIn 1s var(--ease) .6s both;
}
.chip-dot{ width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--board); animation:pulse 2s infinite; }
@keyframes floatIn{ from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px);} to{ opacity:1; transform:none;} }
@keyframes bob{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0);} 50%{ transform:translateY(-10px);} }

/* values marquee */
.marquee{ border-top:1px solid var(--line); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--paper-deep); overflow:hidden; }
.marquee-track{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:34px; width:max-content;
  padding:14px 0; animation:marquee 26s linear infinite;
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; font-size:1rem; letter-spacing:.04em;
}
.marquee-track i{ color:var(--marigold); font-style:normal; }
@keyframes marquee{ to{ transform:translateX(-50%);} }

/* ============ STATS ============ */
.stats{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
.stats-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; padding-top:52px; padding-bottom:52px; }
.stat{ text-align:center; }
.stat strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:clamp(2rem,4vw,3rem); color:var(--marigold); display:block; }
.stat span{ font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.06em; color:rgba(250,246,238,.75); }

/* ============ ABOUT ============ */
.about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.9fr 1.1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center; }
.about-media{ position:relative; }
.about-media img{ border-radius:var(--radius); box-shadow:var(--shadow); width:100%; }
.about-card{
  position:absolute; right:-26px; bottom:32px; max-width:280px;
  background:var(--board); color:var(--paper); padding:22px 24px; border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);
}
.about-card p{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.02rem; line-height:1.45; }
.about-card span{ display:block; margin-top:10px; font-size:.78rem; color:rgba(250,246,238,.75); }
.about-copy > p{ color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:16px; }
.about-points{ margin-top:26px; display:grid; gap:16px; }
.about-points li{ display:flex; gap:14px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:1.3rem; }
.about-points li div{ font-size:.95rem; }
.about-points strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.02rem; }
.about-points span{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
.principal{
  margin-top:34px; display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start;
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px;
}
.principal img{ width:64px; height:64px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; }
.principal p{ font-style:italic; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.95rem; }
.principal strong{ display:block; margin-top:10px; font-family:var(--font-display); }
.principal span{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============ CAMPUS WALK (horizontal) ============ */
.campus{ background:var(--ink); }
.campus-sticky{
  position:sticky; top:0; min-height:100vh; overflow:hidden;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:44px; padding:80px 0 60px;
}
.campus-head{ width:100%; }
.campus-progress{
  margin-top:22px; height:3px; width:min(420px,80%);
  background:rgba(250,246,238,.15); border-radius:99px; overflow:hidden;
}
.campus-progress span{ display:block; height:100%; width:0%; background:var(--marigold); transition:width .1s linear; }

.campus-track{
  display:flex; gap:28px; width:max-content;
  padding-left:max(24px, calc((100vw - var(--container)) / 2 + 24px));
  padding-right:60px; will-change:transform;
}
.campus-panel{
  width:min(400px,80vw); background:var(--paper); border-radius:24px;
  overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 24px 55px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5); flex-shrink:0;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease), box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.campus-panel:hover{ transform:translateY(-10px); box-shadow:0 34px 70px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 0 2px var(--marigold); }
.cp-media{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; aspect-ratio:16/11.5; }
.cp-media img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .7s var(--ease); }
.campus-panel:hover .cp-media img{ transform:scale(1.1); }
.cp-media::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 55%, rgba(20,15,17,.55) 100%);
  pointer-events:none;
}
.cp-num{
  position:absolute; top:16px; left:16px; z-index:2; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700;
  font-size:1.15rem; color:var(--paper); background:rgba(20,15,17,.42); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center;
}
.panel-body{ padding:26px 26px 30px; position:relative; }
.panel-tag{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; font-size:.72rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--marigold-d); background:var(--marigold-soft); padding:6px 14px 6px 10px; border-radius:99px; margin-bottom:14px;
  transform:translateY(-38px); position:relative; box-shadow:0 8px 18px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.panel-tag i{ font-style:normal; font-size:.95rem; }
.panel-body h3{ font-size:1.28rem; margin-bottom:9px; letter-spacing:-.01em; }
.panel-body p{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); line-height:1.55; }

/* ============ ACADEMICS ============ */
.acad-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; }
.acad-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:28px 24px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.acad-card::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--marigold), var(--board));
  transform:scaleX(0); transform-origin:left; transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
}
.acad-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-8px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.acad-card:hover::before{ transform:scaleX(1); }
.acad-stage{
  font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--marigold-d);
}
.acad-card h3{ margin:8px 0 10px; font-size:1.3rem; }
.acad-card p{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.acad-card ul{ margin-top:16px; display:grid; gap:8px; }
.acad-card li{ font-size:.85rem; padding-left:20px; position:relative; }
.acad-card li::before{ content:"✓"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--board); font-weight:700; }

/* ============ FACILITIES ============ */
.facilities{ background:var(--paper-deep); }
.fac-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; }
.fac-item{
  background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:26px 22px; border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.fac-item:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.fac-item span{ font-size:1.8rem; display:inline-block; margin-bottom:12px; }
.fac-item h3{ font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.fac-item p{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============ FACULTY ============ */
.faculty-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; }
.faculty-card{ text-align:center; }
.faculty-card img{
  width:100%; aspect-ratio:9/10; object-fit:cover; border-radius:var(--radius);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); margin-bottom:14px;
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.faculty-card:hover img{ transform:scale(1.02) rotate(-.5deg); }
.faculty-card h3{ font-size:1.05rem; }
.faculty-card span{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* ============ GALLERY ============ */
.gallery-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); grid-auto-rows:190px; gap:16px;
}
.g-item{ position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; }
.g-tall{ grid-row:span 2; }
.g-item img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .6s var(--ease); }
.g-item:hover img{ transform:scale(1.07); }
.g-item figcaption{
  position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:0; padding:28px 16px 14px;
  background:linear-gradient(transparent, rgba(22,36,62,.85));
  color:var(--paper); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:600;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(8px); transition:opacity .35s, transform .35s var(--ease);
}
.g-item:hover figcaption{ opacity:1; transform:none; }

/* ============ TESTIMONIALS ============ */
.testimonials{ background:var(--paper-deep); }
.slider{ max-width:760px; margin:0 auto; overflow:hidden; }
.slide-track{ display:flex; transition:transform .6s var(--ease); }
.slide{
  flex:0 0 100%; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:38px 40px; text-align:center;
}
.slide p{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.2rem; line-height:1.5; }
.slide footer{ margin-top:20px; }
.slide strong{ display:block; }
.slide span{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.slider-nav{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:18px; margin-top:24px; }
.slider-nav button{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:2px solid var(--ink); background:transparent;
  font-size:1rem; cursor:pointer; transition:background .25s, color .25s;
}
.slider-nav button:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }
.slider-dots{ display:flex; gap:8px; }
.slider-dots i{ width:9px; height:9px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--line); cursor:pointer; transition:background .25s, transform .25s; }
.slider-dots i.on{ background:var(--marigold); transform:scale(1.25); }

/* ============ NOTICES ============ */
.notices-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr .8fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }
.notice-list{ margin-top:30px; display:grid; gap:18px; }
.notice-list li{
  display:flex; gap:18px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:20px 22px; align-items:center;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.notice-list li:hover{ transform:translateX(6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.n-date{
  flex-shrink:0; width:62px; height:62px; border-radius:14px; background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; line-height:1.1;
  font-size:.7rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.n-date b{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.35rem; color:var(--marigold); }
.notice-list h3{ font-size:1.05rem; }
.notice-list p{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:3px; }
.notice-side{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px; position:sticky; top:110px;
}
.notice-side h3{ margin-bottom:16px; }
.notice-side table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:.88rem; margin-bottom:22px; }
.notice-side td{ padding:9px 0; border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line); }
.notice-side td:last-child{ text-align:right; font-weight:600; }

/* ============ ADMISSIONS ============ */
.admissions{ background:var(--board); color:var(--paper); }
.admissions .section-head{ margin-inline:auto; text-align:center; }
.admissions .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--marigold); }
.steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; }
.step{
  background:rgba(250,246,238,.06); border:1px solid rgba(250,246,238,.16);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:28px 24px;
  transition:background .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.step:hover{ background:rgba(250,246,238,.12); transform:translateY(-6px); }
.step-no{
  display:inline-grid; place-items:center; width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink); font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; margin-bottom:14px;
}
.step h3{ margin-bottom:8px; }
.step p{ font-size:.88rem; color:rgba(250,246,238,.8); }
.admissions-cta{ margin-top:44px; text-align:center; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; align-items:center; }
.admissions-cta span{ font-size:.9rem; color:rgba(250,246,238,.85); }

/* ============ CONTACT ============ */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; align-items:start; }
.contact-list{ margin-top:28px; display:grid; gap:20px; }
.contact-list li{ display:flex; gap:16px; align-items:flex-start; }
.contact-list li > span{ font-size:1.3rem; }
.contact-list strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); display:block; }
.contact-list p{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.map-placeholder{
  margin-top:30px; height:220px; border:2px dashed var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  display:grid; place-items:center; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.88rem; text-align:center; padding:16px;
  background:var(--paper-deep);
}
.contact-form-wrap{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:34px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); position:sticky; top:110px;
}
.contact-form-wrap h3{ font-size:1.4rem; }
.contact-form-wrap > p{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:6px 0 22px; }
.contact-form{ display:grid; gap:16px; }
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; }
.contact-form label{ font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.04em; display:grid; gap:6px; }
.contact-form input, .contact-form select, .contact-form textarea{
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.95rem; padding:12px 14px;
  border:1.5px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; background:var(--paper);
  transition:border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s; width:100%;
}
.contact-form input:focus, .contact-form select:focus, .contact-form textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:var(--marigold); box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(201,151,59,.15);
}
.form-note{ font-size:.85rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--board); min-height:1.2em; }

/* ============ FOOTER ============ */
.footer{ background:var(--ink); color:rgba(250,246,238,.8); }
.footer-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr .8fr .8fr 1fr; gap:44px;
  padding-top:70px; padding-bottom:50px;
}
.footer-brand p{ font-size:.9rem; margin-top:18px; max-width:300px; }
.socials{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:20px; }
.socials a{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; display:grid; place-items:center;
  border:1px solid rgba(250,246,238,.25); transition:background .25s, transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.socials a:hover{ background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink); transform:translateY(-3px); }
.footer-col h4{ font-family:var(--font-display); color:var(--paper); margin-bottom:16px; }
.footer-col a{ display:block; font-size:.9rem; padding:5px 0; transition:color .25s, transform .25s var(--ease); }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--marigold); transform:translateX(4px); }
.footer-col p{ font-size:.9rem; margin-bottom:12px; }
.footer-bottom{ border-top:1px solid rgba(250,246,238,.12); }
.footer-bottom-inner{
  display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:12px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:18px; padding-bottom:18px; font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(250,246,238,.55);
}
.footer-bottom a{ color:var(--marigold); }

/* ============ BACK TO TOP ============ */
.back-top{
  position:fixed; right:24px; bottom:24px; z-index:90;
  width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; border:0; cursor:pointer;
  background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink); font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:700;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); opacity:0; transform:translateY(16px); pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.back-top.show{ opacity:1; transform:none; pointer-events:auto; }

/* ============ RESPONSIVE ============ */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .acad-grid, .fac-grid, .faculty-grid, .steps{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stats-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:34px; }
  .gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; }
  .hero-photo-float{ left:-8px; }
  .notices-grid, .contact-grid, .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:44px; }
  .about-card{ right:8px; }
  .notice-side, .contact-form-wrap{ position:static; }
}

@media (max-width: 760px){
  .section{ padding:68px 0; }
  .topbar-right span{ display:none; }
  .nav{
    position:fixed; inset:0 0 0 auto; width:min(320px,84vw); z-index:120;
    background:var(--ink); flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; gap:6px;
    padding:96px 34px 34px; transform:translateX(100%);
    transition:transform .4s var(--ease);
  }
  .nav.open{ transform:none; box-shadow:-30px 0 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35); }
  .nav-link{ color:var(--paper); font-size:1.1rem; padding:10px 0; width:100%; }
  .nav-admit{ margin-top:14px; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; z-index:130; }
  .nav-toggle.open span{ background:var(--paper); }
  .hero-badges{ gap:22px; }
  .hero-photo-float{ display:none; }
  .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .acad-grid, .fac-grid, .faculty-grid, .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .gallery-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; grid-auto-rows:230px; }
  .g-tall{ grid-row:span 1; }
  .footer-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:32px; }
  .slide{ padding:28px 22px; }
}

/* ============ REDUCED MOTION ============ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *, *::before, *::after{ animation-duration:.001s !important; transition-duration:.001s !important; }
  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }
  .reveal{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   MULTI-PAGE ADDITIONS — v2
   Hero slider · page hero · dropdown nav · tables · timeline ·
   blog · achievements · gallery filters · videos · cta banner
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Nav dropdown ---------- */
.nav-drop{ position:relative; }
.nav-drop-btn{ background:none; border:0; cursor:pointer; font-family:var(--font-body); display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; }
.nav-drop-btn i{ font-style:normal; font-size:.7rem; transition:transform .25s var(--ease); }
.nav-drop.open .nav-drop-btn i{ transform:rotate(180deg); }
.nav-drop-menu{
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 12px); left:50%; transform:translate(-50%, 8px);
  min-width:200px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); padding:8px; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; z-index:60;
  transition:opacity .25s, transform .25s var(--ease), visibility .25s;
}
.nav-drop:hover .nav-drop-menu, .nav-drop.open .nav-drop-menu{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:translate(-50%, 0); }
.nav-drop-menu a{ display:block; padding:10px 14px; border-radius:9px; font-size:.9rem; font-weight:500; transition:background .2s; }
.nav-drop-menu a:hover, .nav-drop-menu a.active{ background:var(--paper-deep); color:var(--marigold-d); }

/* ---------- HERO SLIDER ---------- */
.hero-slider{ position:relative; height:min(88vh, 760px); min-height:540px; overflow:hidden; background:var(--ink); }
.hs-slide{ position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity 1s var(--ease), visibility 1s; }
.hs-slide.is-active{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; z-index:2; }
.hs-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; }
.hs-bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; transform:scale(1); }
.hs-slide.is-active .hs-bg img{ animation:kenburns 7s ease-out forwards; }
@keyframes kenburns{ from{ transform:scale(1.12);} to{ transform:scale(1);} }
.hs-overlay{
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(13,22,40,.88) 15%, rgba(13,22,40,.55) 55%, rgba(13,22,40,.25));
}
.hs-content{
  position:relative; z-index:3; height:100%;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; align-items:flex-start;
  color:var(--paper); padding-top:0;
}
.hs-eyebrow{
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.2em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--marigold); margin-bottom:16px;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px);
}
.hs-content h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,5.6vw,4.2rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.02em; line-height:1.08;
  opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px); max-width:14ch;
}
.hs-content h1 em{ font-style:normal; color:var(--marigold); }
.hs-sub{ margin-top:18px; max-width:480px; color:rgba(250,246,238,.85); font-size:1.04rem; opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px); }
.hs-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:30px; flex-wrap:wrap; opacity:0; transform:translateY(30px); }
.hs-slide.is-active .hs-eyebrow{ animation:hsUp .8s var(--ease) .25s forwards; }
.hs-slide.is-active h1{ animation:hsUp .9s var(--ease) .4s forwards; }
.hs-slide.is-active .hs-sub{ animation:hsUp .9s var(--ease) .55s forwards; }
.hs-slide.is-active .hs-actions{ animation:hsUp .9s var(--ease) .7s forwards; }
@keyframes hsUp{ to{ opacity:1; transform:none; } }

.btn-ghost-light{ border:2px solid rgba(250,246,238,.6); color:var(--paper); background:transparent; }
.btn-ghost-light:hover{ background:var(--paper); color:var(--ink); }

.hs-arrow{
  position:absolute; top:50%; transform:translateY(-50%); z-index:5;
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid rgba(250,246,238,.45);
  background:rgba(13,22,40,.35); color:var(--paper); font-size:1.1rem; cursor:pointer;
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px); transition:background .25s, transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.hs-arrow:hover{ background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink); border-color:var(--marigold); }
.hs-prev{ left:-87px; } .hs-next{ right:22px; }
.hs-dots{ position:absolute; bottom:26px; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); z-index:5; display:flex; gap:10px; }
.hs-dots i{
  width:34px; height:4px; border-radius:99px; background:rgba(250,246,238,.35);
  cursor:pointer; overflow:hidden; position:relative; transition:background .3s;
}
.hs-dots i.on::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:var(--marigold);
  transform-origin:left; animation:dotFill var(--hs-dur,7s) linear forwards;
}
@keyframes dotFill{ from{ transform:scaleX(0);} to{ transform:scaleX(1);} }
.hs-count{
  position:absolute; right:28px; bottom:22px; z-index:5;
  font-family:var(--font-display); color:rgba(250,246,238,.8); font-size:.85rem; letter-spacing:.14em;
}
.hs-count #hsCurrent{ color:var(--marigold); font-size:1.2rem; }

/* ---------- PAGE HERO (inner pages) ---------- */
.page-hero{
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); padding:76px 0 60px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.page-hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; right:-80px; top:-80px; width:320px; height:320px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,151,59,.22), transparent 70%);
}
.ph-crumb{ font-size:.8rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(250,246,238,.6); margin-bottom:12px; }
.ph-crumb a{ color:var(--marigold); }
.page-hero h1{ font-size:clamp(2.2rem,5vw,3.4rem); font-weight:800; letter-spacing:-.015em; }
.ph-sub{ margin-top:12px; max-width:560px; color:rgba(250,246,238,.8); }

/* ---------- generic helpers ---------- */
.center-cta{ text-align:center; margin-top:40px; }
.two-col-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }
.sub-title{ font-size:1.3rem; margin-bottom:18px; }

/* ---------- tables ---------- */
.table-wrap{ overflow-x:auto; border-radius:var(--radius); border:1px solid var(--line); background:var(--white); }
.info-table{ width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; font-size:.93rem; }
.info-table td, .info-table th{ padding:14px 18px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); text-align:left; vertical-align:top; }
.info-table tr:last-child td{ border-bottom:0; }
.info-table td:first-child{ font-weight:600; width:42%; }
.info-table thead th{
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600; letter-spacing:.03em;
}
.info-table tbody tr:nth-child(even){ background:var(--paper); }
.fee-table td:first-child{ width:auto; }
.table-note{ margin-top:14px; font-size:.84rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.fee-notes{ margin-top:18px; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); display:grid; gap:4px; }

/* ---------- motto / vision / mission ---------- */
.motto-card{
  margin-top:28px; background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:26px 28px; display:grid; gap:8px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.motto-card::after{ content:"ॐ"; position:absolute; right:14px; bottom:-18px; font-size:6rem; opacity:.07; }
.motto-sk{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem; color:var(--marigold); }
.motto-en{ font-size:.95rem; color:rgba(250,246,238,.85); }
.motto-tag{ font-size:.85rem; color:rgba(250,246,238,.65); }
.vm-section{ background:var(--paper-deep); }
.vm-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; }
.vm-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:34px;
  border-top:5px solid var(--marigold);
}
.vm-card:last-child{ border-top-color:var(--board); }
.vm-icon{ font-size:2rem; display:inline-block; margin-bottom:14px; }
.vm-card h3{ font-size:1.4rem; margin-bottom:12px; }
.vm-card p{ color:var(--ink-soft); }
.vm-card ul{ display:grid; gap:10px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.vm-card li{ padding-left:22px; position:relative; }
.vm-card li::before{ content:"✓"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--board); font-weight:700; }

/* ---------- timeline ---------- */
.timeline{ position:relative; display:grid; gap:30px; padding-left:26px; }
.timeline::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:7px; top:8px; bottom:8px; width:2px; background:var(--line); }
.tl-item{ position:relative; display:flex; gap:22px; align-items:flex-start; }
.tl-item::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-26px; top:8px; width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--marigold); border:3px solid var(--paper); box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--marigold);
}
.tl-year{
  flex-shrink:0; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:800; font-size:1.3rem;
  color:var(--board); width:72px;
}
.tl-item h3{ font-size:1.1rem; }
.tl-item p{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:4px; max-width:560px; }

/* ---------- leadership messages ---------- */
.leadership{ background:var(--paper-deep); }
.message-block{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:260px 1fr; gap:38px; align-items:start;
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:34px; margin-bottom:28px;
}
.message-block.rev{ grid-template-columns:1fr 260px; }
.message-block.rev .msg-photo{ order:2; }
.msg-photo img{ width:100%; border-radius:14px; box-shadow:var(--shadow); margin-bottom:12px; }
.msg-photo strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); display:block; }
.msg-photo span{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.msg-body h3{ font-size:1.5rem; margin-bottom:14px; }
.msg-body p{ color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:12px; }
.msg-sign{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.1rem; color:var(--board); }

/* ---------- streams ---------- */
.streams{ background:var(--paper-deep); }
.stream-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.stream-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.stream-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.stream-icon{ font-size:2rem; display:inline-block; margin-bottom:12px; }
.stream-card h3{ font-size:1.4rem; }
.stream-sub{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--marigold-d); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; margin:4px 0 16px; }
.stream-card ul{ display:grid; gap:9px; font-size:.9rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.stream-card li{ padding-left:20px; position:relative; }
.stream-card li::before{ content:"›"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--marigold); font-weight:800; }

/* ---------- admissions extras ---------- */
.admissions-steps{ background:var(--board); color:var(--paper); }
.admissions-steps .section-title{ color:var(--paper); }
.admissions-steps .eyebrow{ color:var(--marigold); }
.doc-list{ display:grid; gap:12px; margin-top:26px; }
.doc-list li{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:14px 18px; font-size:.93rem;
}
.download-card{
  margin-top:24px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px;
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:22px 24px; flex-wrap:wrap;
}
.download-card strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); display:block; }
.download-card span{ font-size:.82rem; color:rgba(250,246,238,.7); }
.fee-section{ background:var(--paper-deep); }

/* ---------- faculty stats ---------- */
.fac-stats{
  margin-top:44px; display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px;
  background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px; text-align:center;
}
.fac-stats strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.7rem; color:var(--marigold); display:block; }
.fac-stats span{ font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(250,246,238,.75); }

/* ---------- gallery filters + video ---------- */
.filter-tabs{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:30px; }
.tab{
  padding:9px 20px; border-radius:999px; border:1.5px solid var(--line); background:var(--white);
  font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:600; font-size:.88rem; cursor:pointer;
  transition:background .25s, color .25s, border-color .25s;
}
.tab:hover{ border-color:var(--marigold); }
.tab.on{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); border-color:var(--ink); }
.g-item.hide{ display:none; }
.video-section{ background:var(--paper-deep); }
.video-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.video-card{ display:block; }
.video-thumb{ position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.video-thumb img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; object-fit:cover; transition:transform .5s var(--ease); }
.video-card:hover .video-thumb img{ transform:scale(1.06); }
.play{
  position:absolute; inset:0; margin:auto; width:60px; height:60px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink); display:grid; place-items:center; font-size:1.2rem;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.35); transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.video-card:hover .play{ transform:scale(1.12); }
.video-card h3{ margin-top:14px; font-size:1.05rem; }
.video-card small{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.8rem; }

/* ---------- announcements & circulars ---------- */
.announce-list{ margin-top:26px; display:grid; gap:14px; }
.announce-list li{
  display:flex; gap:16px; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius:var(--radius); padding:18px 20px; align-items:flex-start;
}
.announce-list li > span{ font-size:1.4rem; }
.announce-list h3{ font-size:1.02rem; }
.announce-list p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:3px 0 5px; }
.announce-list small{ font-size:.75rem; color:var(--marigold-d); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.05em; }
.circular-list{ display:grid; gap:8px; }
.circular-list a{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:12px; border-radius:12px;
  border:1px solid var(--line); transition:background .2s, transform .25s var(--ease);
}
.circular-list a:hover{ background:var(--paper); transform:translateX(4px); }
.circular-list span{ font-size:1.3rem; }
.circular-list strong{ font-size:.88rem; display:block; }
.circular-list small{ font-size:.72rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.circular-list em{ margin-left:auto; font-style:normal; color:var(--board); font-weight:700; }

/* ---------- achievements ---------- */
.ach-preview{ background:var(--ink); }
.ach-strip{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:18px; }
.ach-item{
  background:rgba(250,246,238,.06); border:1px solid rgba(250,246,238,.16); border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:26px 22px; text-align:center; color:var(--paper); transition:background .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.ach-item:hover{ background:rgba(250,246,238,.12); transform:translateY(-5px); }
.ach-item span{ font-size:1.9rem; display:block; margin-bottom:10px; }
.ach-item strong{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.25rem; color:var(--marigold); display:block; }
.ach-item small{ font-size:.8rem; color:rgba(250,246,238,.75); }

.result-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:24px; }
.result-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:30px; }
.result-card h3{ margin-bottom:20px; }
.result-bar{ background:var(--paper-deep); border-radius:99px; margin-bottom:14px; overflow:hidden; }
.result-bar span{
  display:block; width:var(--w); background:linear-gradient(90deg, var(--board), #3f8a67);
  color:var(--paper); font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; padding:9px 16px; border-radius:99px; white-space:nowrap;
}
.topper-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:22px; }
.topper-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  text-align:center; padding-bottom:22px; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.topper-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.topper-card img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:1/1; object-fit:cover; }
.topper-badge{
  display:inline-block; background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink); font-size:.7rem; font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.05em; padding:5px 14px; border-radius:99px; margin:-14px auto 12px; position:relative;
}
.topper-card h3{ font-size:1.1rem; }
.topper-card p{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-soft); padding:4px 18px 0; }
.ach-list{ display:grid; gap:12px; }
.ach-list li{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:12px; padding:14px 18px; font-size:.92rem;
  color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.ach-list strong{ color:var(--ink); }
.media-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.media-card{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease); }
.media-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.media-card img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/9; object-fit:cover; }
.media-card > div{ padding:18px 20px 22px; }
.media-card h3{ font-size:1rem; margin:8px 0 6px; }
.media-card small{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* ---------- blog ---------- */
.blog-cat{
  display:inline-block; font-size:.68rem; font-weight:800; letter-spacing:.12em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--board); background:rgba(122,27,61,.1); padding:4px 12px; border-radius:99px;
}
.blog-featured{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:0; background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper);
  border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden; margin-bottom:36px; box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.blog-featured:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); }
.blog-featured img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:fil; min-height:320px; }
.bf-body{ padding:40px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:center; gap:14px; }
.bf-body .blog-cat{ background:var(--marigold); color:var(--ink); width:max-content; }
.bf-body h2{ font-size:clamp(1.4rem,2.6vw,2rem); line-height:1.25; }
.bf-body p{ color:rgba(250,246,238,.8); font-size:.95rem; }
.bf-body small{ color:rgba(250,246,238,.6); font-size:.8rem; }
.blog-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
.blog-card{
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); overflow:hidden;
  transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.blog-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-7px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.blog-card img{ width:100%; aspect-ratio:16/10; object-fit:cover; height: 201px; }
.blog-card > div{ padding:20px 22px 24px; }
.blog-card h3{ font-size:1.08rem; margin:10px 0 8px; }
.blog-card p{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.blog-card small{ display:block; margin-top:12px; font-size:.76rem; color:var(--marigold-d); font-weight:700; }
.blog-mini-list{ margin-top:26px; display:grid; gap:14px; }
.blog-mini{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:96px 1fr; gap:14px; align-items:center;
  background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:14px; padding:10px;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.blog-mini:hover{ transform:translateX(5px); box-shadow:var(--shadow); }
.blog-mini img{ width:96px; height:76px; object-fit:cover; border-radius:10px; }
.blog-mini h3{ font-size:.92rem; margin:5px 0 3px; }
.blog-mini small{ font-size:.72rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.home-updates{ background:var(--paper-deep); }
.updates-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:56px; align-items:start; }

/* ---------- single post ---------- */
.post-wrap{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.6fr .8fr; gap:48px; align-items:start; }
.post{ background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:var(--radius); padding:40px; }
.post-cover{ border-radius:14px; margin-bottom:28px; width:100%; }
.post h2{ font-size:1.45rem; margin:28px 0 12px; }
.post p{ color:var(--ink-soft); margin-bottom:14px; }
.post blockquote{
  border-left:4px solid var(--marigold); background:var(--paper); border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;
  padding:20px 24px; margin:24px 0; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem;
}
.post-tags{ margin-top:26px; display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.post-tags span{
  font-size:.75rem; font-weight:700; background:var(--paper-deep); padding:5px 14px; border-radius:99px;
}
.post-side{ position:sticky; top:110px; }

/* ---------- CTA banner ---------- */
.cta-banner{ background:var(--board); color:var(--paper); }
.cta-banner-inner{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:26px; flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:52px; padding-bottom:52px;
}
.cta-banner h2{ font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3vw,2.1rem); }
.cta-banner p{ margin-top:8px; color:rgba(250,246,238,.85); font-size:.95rem; }
.cta-banner-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-motto{ font-size:.82rem !important; color:var(--marigold) !important; margin-top:10px !important; }

/* ---------- responsive additions ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px){
  .quick-grid, .ach-strip, .topper-grid, .fac-stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stream-grid, .video-grid, .blog-grid, .media-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .two-col-grid, .result-grid, .vm-grid, .updates-grid, .post-wrap{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; }
  .blog-featured{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .message-block, .message-block.rev{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .message-block.rev .msg-photo{ order:0; }
  .msg-photo img{ max-width:260px; }
  .post-side{ position:static; }
}
@media (max-width: 760px){
  .hero-slider{ height:82vh; min-height:520px; }
  .hs-arrow{ display:none; }
  .quick-grid, .stream-grid, .video-grid, .blog-grid, .media-grid, .ach-strip, .topper-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .fac-stats{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .nav-drop{ width:100%; }
  .nav-drop-btn{ color:var(--paper); font-size:1.1rem; padding:10px 0; width:100%; text-align:left; justify-content:flex-start; }
  .nav-drop-menu{
    position:static; transform:none; opacity:1; visibility:visible; background:transparent; border:0;
    box-shadow:none; padding:0 0 0 16px; display:none;
  }
  .nav-drop.open .nav-drop-menu{ display:block; }
  .nav-drop-menu a{ color:rgba(250,246,238,.85); padding:8px 0; }
  .nav-drop-menu a:hover, .nav-drop-menu a.active{ background:transparent; color:var(--marigold); }
  .nav-drop:hover .nav-drop-menu{ transform:none; }
  .post{ padding:24px; }
  .bf-body{ padding:26px; }
  .cta-banner-inner{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }
}

/* ============================================================
   ADVANCED MODERN UPGRADE — v3
   Grain texture · cursor glow · mesh blobs · glassmorphism ·
   split-text hero · magnetic buttons · 3D tilt cards ·
   bento grid · diagonal section dividers
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- Film grain overlay (subtle, whole site) ---------- */
.grain-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:9998; pointer-events:none; opacity:.05; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='120' height='120'%3E%3Cfilter id='n'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}

/* ---------- Cursor glow (desktop only) ---------- */
.cursor-glow{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:420px; height:420px; border-radius:50%; z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,151,59,.10), transparent 70%);
  transition:opacity .3s; opacity:0; will-change:transform;
}
.cursor-glow.on{ opacity:1; }
@media (max-width:900px), (hover:none){ .cursor-glow{ display:none; } }

/* ---------- Magnetic buttons ---------- */
.magnetic{ will-change:transform; }

/* ---------- Mesh gradient blobs (hero) ---------- */
.mesh-blob{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%; filter:blur(60px); z-index:1; pointer-events:none; opacity:.55;
  mix-blend-mode:screen; animation:meshDrift 16s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mesh-1{ width:520px; height:520px; top:-120px; left:-100px; background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--marigold), transparent 70%); animation-delay:0s; }
.mesh-2{ width:460px; height:460px; bottom:-140px; right:-80px; background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--board), transparent 70%); animation-delay:-5s; }
.mesh-3{ width:360px; height:360px; top:40%; left:60%; background:radial-gradient(circle, var(--sun), transparent 70%); animation-delay:-10s; }
@keyframes meshDrift{
  0%,100%{ transform:translate(0,0) scale(1); }
  33%{ transform:translate(40px,-30px) scale(1.12); }
  66%{ transform:translate(-30px,25px) scale(.94); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){ .mesh-blob{ animation:none; } }

/* ---------- Hero glass content card ---------- */
.hs-content{ position:relative; z-index:3; height:100%; display:flex; align-items:center; }
.hs-glass{
  background:rgba(20,15,22,.38); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(140%); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(140%);
  border-radius:24px; padding:44px 46px; max-width:640px;
  box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.5);
}
.hs-eyebrow, .hs-content h1, .hs-sub, .hs-actions{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(24px); }
.hs-content h1{ max-width:none; }

/* split-text hero title */
.split-title .word{ display:inline-block; overflow:hidden; vertical-align:top; }
.split-title .word span{ display:inline-block; transform:translateY(115%); transition:none; }
.hs-slide-text.is-active .split-title .word span{ animation:wordUp .8s var(--ease) forwards; }
@keyframes wordUp{ to{ transform:translateY(0); } }

/* ---------- scroll cue ---------- */
.hs-scroll-cue{
  position:absolute; left:28px; bottom:26px; z-index:5; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
}
.hs-scroll-cue span{
  width:22px; height:34px; border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55); border-radius:12px; position:relative; flex-shrink:0;
}
.hs-scroll-cue span::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:6px; left:50%; width:4px; height:8px; background:var(--marigold);
  border-radius:2px; transform:translateX(-50%); animation:scrollCue 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollCue{ 0%{ opacity:1; top:6px;} 70%{ opacity:0; top:18px;} 100%{ opacity:0; top:6px;} }
@media (max-width:760px){ .hs-scroll-cue{ display:none; } }

/* ---------- Quick-links: clean 4-up row, icon chip + text ---------- */
.quick-strip{ background:var(--paper); padding:56px 0 64px; position:relative; z-index:3; }
.quick-bento{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:18px;
}
.quick-item{
  position:relative; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:18px; padding:22px 22px; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow); transition:transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.quick-item::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:linear-gradient(135deg, var(--marigold-soft), transparent 65%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .35s; pointer-events:none;
}
.quick-item:hover::before{ opacity:1; }
.quick-item:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:0 26px 50px -20px rgba(30,23,32,.28); }
.qi-icon{
  flex-shrink:0; width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; display:grid; place-items:center;
  font-size:1.5rem; background:var(--marigold-soft); position:relative; z-index:1;
}
.quick-item div{ position:relative; z-index:1; min-width:0; }
.quick-item strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:3px; }
.quick-item small{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.8rem; line-height:1.35; display:block; }
.qi-lg{ grid-column:span 1; }
.qi-arrow{
  position:absolute; right:16px; top:16px; font-style:normal; font-size:1rem; color:var(--marigold-d); z-index:1;
  opacity:0; transform:translate(-6px,6px); transition:opacity .3s, transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.quick-item:hover .qi-arrow{ opacity:1; transform:translate(0,0); }
@media (max-width:1024px){ .quick-bento{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:640px){ .quick-bento{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- 3D tilt cards ---------- */
.tilt{ transform-style:preserve-3d; will-change:transform; }
.tilt-glare{
  position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:inherit; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at var(--gx,50%) var(--gy,50%), rgba(255,255,255,.35), transparent 60%);
  opacity:0; transition:opacity .3s;
}
.tilt:hover .tilt-glare{ opacity:1; }

/* ---------- diagonal section dividers ---------- */
.diagonal-cut-b{ position:relative; }
.diagonal-cut-b::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; bottom:-1px; height:64px; background:inherit;
  clip-path:polygon(0 100%, 100% 0, 100% 100%);
  background-color:var(--ink); z-index:2;
}
.diagonal-cut-t{ position:relative; }
.diagonal-cut-t::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; right:0; top:-1px; height:64px;
  clip-path:polygon(0 0, 100% 100%, 0 100%);
  background-color:var(--ink); z-index:2;
}

/* ---------- gradient text ---------- */
.grad-text{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg, var(--marigold), var(--sun) 50%, var(--board));
  -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
}

/* ---------- glow ring on stat cards (bento feel) ---------- */
.stats{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; }
.stats::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-40%; left:50%; width:600px; height:600px; transform:translateX(-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(201,151,59,.14), transparent 65%); pointer-events:none;
}
.stat{ position:relative; padding:18px 10px; border-radius:18px; transition:background .3s; }
.stat:hover{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.04); }

/* ---------- elevated shadow on scroll header ---------- */
/* header.scrolled backdrop-filter removed — it broke the mobile nav drawer's fixed positioning */

/* ============================================================
   HERO v2 — split layout with glassmorphism collage
   ============================================================ */
.hero-v2{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; padding:60px 0 40px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 8%, var(--marigold-soft), transparent 42%),
    var(--paper);
}
.hero-v2-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr .95fr; gap:60px; align-items:center;
  position:relative; z-index:2;
}

/* ---- copy panel ---- */
.hero-v2-copy{ position:relative; min-height:360px; }
.hs-slide-text{
  position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .5s var(--ease), visibility .5s;
}
.hs-slide-text.is-active{ position:relative; opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; }
.hs-slide-text .hs-eyebrow{
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.18em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--marigold-d); margin-bottom:18px; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
}
.hs-slide-text .hs-eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:30px; height:2px; background:var(--marigold); }
.hs-slide-text h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5.2vw,4rem); font-weight:700; letter-spacing:-.015em; color:var(--ink);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hs-slide-text .hs-sub{ max-width:460px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.05rem; opacity:1; transform:none; }
.hs-slide-text .hs-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:30px; flex-wrap:wrap; opacity:1; transform:none; }
.hero-v2-copy .btn-ghost{ border-color:var(--ink); color:var(--ink); }
.hero-v2-copy .btn-ghost:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); }

.hero-v2-nav{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-top:56px; padding-top:26px;
  border-top:1px solid var(--line);
}
.hero-v2-nav .hs-arrow{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; border:1.5px solid var(--line); background:var(--white);
  color:var(--ink); font-size:1rem; cursor:pointer; transition:background .25s, color .25s, transform .2s var(--ease);
}
.hero-v2-nav .hs-arrow:hover{ background:var(--ink); color:var(--paper); transform:translateY(-2px); }
.hero-v2-nav .hs-dots{ display:flex; gap:8px; }
.hero-v2-nav .hs-dots i{ width:26px; height:4px; border-radius:99px; background:var(--line); cursor:pointer; overflow:hidden; position:relative; transition:background .3s; }
.hero-v2-nav .hs-dots i.on{ background:var(--marigold-soft); }
.hero-v2-nav .hs-dots i.on::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; background:var(--marigold); transform-origin:left;
  animation:dotFill 7s linear forwards;
}
.hero-v2-nav .hs-count{ margin-left:auto; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.85rem; color:var(--ink-soft); letter-spacing:.1em; }
.hero-v2-nav .hs-count #hsCurrent{ color:var(--marigold-d); font-size:1.1rem; font-weight:700; }

/* ---- visual panel ---- */
.hero-v2-visual{ position:relative; height:560px; }
.hv-frame{ position:absolute; border-radius:26px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:0 30px 60px -22px rgba(30,23,32,.35); }
.hv-frame-main{ inset:0 8% 6% 0; }
.hv-bg{ position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .8s var(--ease), visibility .8s; }
.hv-bg.is-active{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
.hv-bg img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }
.hv-bg.is-active img{ animation:kenburns 8s ease-out forwards; }

.hv-frame-mini{
  width:150px; height:150px; right:0; top:-14px; border:6px solid var(--paper);
  animation:bob 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hv-frame-mini img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:cover; }

/* ---- glassmorphism floating cards ---- */
.glass-card{
  position:absolute; z-index:4; background:rgba(255,255,255,.55); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(160%); -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(160%);
  border-radius:18px; box-shadow:0 20px 45px -18px rgba(30,23,32,.28);
}
.gc-top{
  top:26px; left:-18px; padding:10px 18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px;
  font-size:.8rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); animation:floatCard 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.gc-dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--board); box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(122,27,61,.15); }
.gc-bottom{
  left:6%; bottom:-8px; right:22%; padding:20px 24px;
  animation:floatCard 7s ease-in-out infinite .5s;
}
.gc-stat-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; }
.gc-stat-row > div{ text-align:left; }
.gc-stat-row strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--marigold-d); }
.gc-stat-row small{ font-size:.7rem; color:var(--ink-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; }
.gc-divider{ width:1px; height:26px; background:var(--line); }
.gc-side{
  right:-24px; bottom:22%; padding:14px 18px; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; max-width:220px;
  animation:floatCard 6.5s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}
.gc-icon{ font-size:1.5rem; }
.gc-side strong{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:.92rem; }
.gc-side small{ font-size:.72rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
@keyframes floatCard{ 0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0);} 50%{ transform:translateY(-8px);} }

.hero-v2 .mesh-blob{ opacity:.35; }

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .hero-v2-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:70px; }
  .hero-v2-visual{ height:440px; }
  .hero-v2-copy{ min-height:auto; }
}
@media (max-width:760px){
  .hero-v2{ padding:40px 0 30px; }
  .hv-frame-mini{ display:none; }
  .gc-side{ display:none; }
  .gc-bottom{ right:6%; }
  .hero-v2-nav{ flex-wrap:wrap; }
  .hs-slide-text h1{ font-size:clamp(2rem,8vw,2.8rem); }
}