/**
 * Mount Litera Zee School Jaunpur - Global Design System & Style Library
 * 
 * Modern, premium styling guidelines inspired by Jaipuria Schools.
 * Brand Colors: Official Mount Litera Blue & Purple Violet.
 * Typography: Poppins.
 * Style details: Rounded corners, large spacings, smooth transitions, glassmorphism.
 */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Lora:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800;900&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
    --navy: #004878;
    --sky: #40C8F4;
    --purple: #892890;
    --teal: #0097D6;

    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --light: #F8FAFC;
    --text: #1F2937;
    --border: #E5E7EB;

    /* Legacy/compatibility variables mapped to new design system tokens */
    --primary-color: var(--navy);
    --secondary-color: var(--sky);
    --light-bg: var(--light);
    --purple-violet: var(--purple);
    --primary-blue: var(--navy);
    --black-slate: var(--text);

    --heading: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    --font-text: 'Inter', sans-serif;
    --serif-heading: 'Lora', serif;

    --shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.04);
    /* Soft primary-based shadows */
    --shadow-hover: 0 20px 50px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.12);
    /* Soft secondary shadow */
    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-sm: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 40px;

    --transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 2. BASE GLOBAL LAYOUT & TYPOGRAPHY
/* ========================================================================= */
* {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-text);
    color: var(--text);
    background-color: var(--light-bg);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: 100vh;
}

/* Prevent scrolling when search overlay is open */
body.no-scroll {
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Responsive padding offset for inner pages due to fixed-top header */
body:not(.home-page) {
    padding-top: 75px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    body:not(.home-page) {
        padding-top: 140px;
    }
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--heading);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    /* Headings: Bold */
}

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

a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 3. AUTOMATIC BOOTSTRAP OVERRIDES
/* ========================================================================= */
.text-primary {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.text-secondary {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.bg-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.bg-secondary {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--navy) !important;
    border-color: var(--navy) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--sky) !important;
    border-color: var(--sky) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
}

.btn-secondary {
    background-color: var(--sky) !important;
    border-color: var(--sky) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
    background-color: var(--navy) !important;
    border-color: var(--navy) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.badge {
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    background-color: var(--purple) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.badge.bg-secondary {
    background-color: rgba(137, 40, 144, 0.1) !important;
    color: var(--purple) !important;
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 4. GLASSMORPHISM DESIGN PATTERNS
/* ========================================================================= */
.glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(15px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(77, 183, 229, 0.2);
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 5. PRELOADER ANIMATION
/* ========================================================================= */
.preloader-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: var(--black);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 99999;
    transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

.preloader-overlay.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-spinner-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.preloader-double-bounce-1,
.preloader-double-bounce-2 {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    opacity: 0.6;
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    animation: sk-bounce 2.0s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.preloader-double-bounce-2 {
    animation-delay: -1.0s;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.preloader-text {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    color: var(--white);
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    white-space: nowrap;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

@keyframes sk-bounce {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(0.0);
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.0);
    }
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 6. HEADER & STICKY NAVIGATION STYLING (REDESIGNED)
/* ========================================================================= */

/* TOP HEADER BAR */
.top-header-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    height: 45px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1040;
    font-family: var(--font-text);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.top-left-info,
.top-right-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

.top-left-info .top-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.top-left-info .top-link:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.btn-top-portal {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-top-portal:hover {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.btn-apply-now {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: #000 !important;
    font-weight: 750;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.btn-apply-now:hover {
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
    color: #003B8E !important;
}

.btn-admin-login {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-weight: 750;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.btn-admin-login:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    border-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.top-social-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 16px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.top-social-icons .social-icon {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.top-social-icons .social-icon:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

/* MAIN NAVIGATION HEADER */
.main-navbar {
    padding: 1rem 0;
    transition: all .35s ease;
    z-index: 1030;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

/* Fixed positioning offsets top header */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .main-navbar {
        top: 45px;
    }
}

/* Scrolled/Non-Scrolled state rules */
body.home-page .main-navbar.navbar-transparent {
    /* background: rgba(8, 41, 82, 0.88) !important; */
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

body.home-page .main-navbar.navbar-transparent .school-name-text {
    color: var(--white);
}

body.home-page .main-navbar.navbar-transparent .school-tagline-text {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

body.home-page .main-navbar.navbar-transparent .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: #004878;
}

body.home-page .main-navbar.navbar-transparent .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
body.home-page .main-navbar.navbar-transparent .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

body.home-page .main-navbar.navbar-transparent .search-nav-btn {
    color: var(--white);
}

body.home-page .main-navbar.navbar-transparent .hamburger-bar {
    background-color: var(--white);
}

/* Inner pages and scrolled state defaults */
body:not(.home-page) .main-navbar,
.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled {
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(14, 79, 129, 0.08) !important;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(14, 79, 129, 0.06);
    padding: 0.6rem 0;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {

    body:not(.home-page) .main-navbar.navbar-scrolled,
    .main-navbar.navbar-scrolled {
        top: 0;
    }
}

body:not(.home-page) .main-navbar .school-name-text,
.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled .school-name-text {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

body:not(.home-page) .main-navbar .school-tagline-text,
.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled .school-tagline-text {
    color: var(--gray);
}

body:not(.home-page) .main-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link,
.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled .navbar-nav .nav-link {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

body:not(.home-page) .main-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
body:not(.home-page) .main-navbar .navbar-nav .nav-link.active,
.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover,
.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled .navbar-nav .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

body:not(.home-page) .main-navbar .search-nav-btn,
.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled .search-nav-btn {
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

body:not(.home-page) .main-navbar .hamburger-bar,
.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled .hamburger-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Brand styling */
.navbar-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    /* CRITICAL: Prevents brand compression */
}

.brand-logo {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled .brand-logo {
    height: 55px;
}

.logo-circle-brand {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    /* CRITICAL: Prevents squishing */
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(14, 79, 129, 0.15);
}

.brand-title-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.2;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    /* CRITICAL: Prevents tagline wrapping */
    margin-left: 0.25rem;
}

.school-name-text {
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.school-tagline-text {
    font-family: var(--font-text);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    color: var(--gray);
    transition: var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

/* Navbar Nav links layout - Single Row */
.navbar-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    /* CRITICAL: Prevents multi-line wrapping */
}

.navbar-nav .nav-link {
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.68rem !important;
    /* Compact padding */
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    /* CRITICAL: Prevents words wrapping */
}

/* Responsive Scaling for Laptops (e.g. 1366px, 1440px) */
@media (min-width: 992px) and (max-width: 1550px) {
    .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 0.38rem !important;
    }

    .logo-circle-brand {
        height: 40px;
        width: 40px;
    }

    .btn-main-admission {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .school-tagline-text {
        display: none;
        /* Hide tagline on tight viewports */
    }
}

/* Hover indicators */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .navbar-nav .nav-link::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 0;
        left: 50%;
        width: 0;
        height: 2px;
        background-color: var(--secondary-color);
        transition: var(--transition);
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover::after,
    .navbar-nav .nav-link.active::after {
        width: 60%;
    }
}

/* Custom hamburger toggle icon */
.hamburger-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 22px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--white);
    margin: 5px auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.main-navbar.navbar-scrolled .hamburger-bar {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.navbar-toggler:not(.collapsed) .hamburger-top {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
}

.navbar-toggler:not(.collapsed) .hamburger-middle {
    opacity: 0;
}

.navbar-toggler:not(.collapsed) .hamburger-bottom {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
}

/* Dropdowns & Mega Menu */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .dropdown:hover>.dropdown-menu {
        display: block !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: translateY(0) !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(15px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        background-color: var(--white);
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        padding: 0.75rem 0;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(13, 27, 42, 0.08);
        border: 1px solid rgba(14, 79, 129, 0.05);
    }
}

/* Ensure dropdowns show when toggled via Bootstrap click/mobile state */
.dropdown-menu.show {
    display: block !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: translateY(0) !important;
}

.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item {
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dropdown-menu .dropdown-item:hover {
    background-color: rgba(77, 183, 229, 0.08);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    padding-left: 1.8rem;
}

/* Mega menu desk spacing */
.mega-dropdown {
    position: static !important;
}

.mega-menu-box {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
}
}

.mega-title {
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 750;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(14, 79, 129, 0.08);
    padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.mega-item-link {
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.mega-item-link:hover {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

/* Action Buttons & search link */
.search-nav-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-nav-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.btn-main-admission {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(77, 183, 229, 0.2);
}

.btn-main-admission:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(77, 183, 229, 0.35);
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* Mobile responsive fixes */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .main-navbar {
        background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
        padding: 0.8rem 0;
    }

    .brand-logo {
        height: 48px;
    }

    .navbar-collapse {
        background-color: var(--primary-color);
        padding: 1rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius);
        margin-top: 15px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        max-height: 70vh;
        /* CRITICAL: Prevents bottom menu items clipping */
        overflow-y: auto;
        /* CRITICAL: Allows scrolling inside the collapse menu */
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) !important;
        margin-bottom: 3px;
        padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem !important;
        /* Compact spacing */
    }

    .navbar-nav .nav-link:hover {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
    }

    .dropdown-menu {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
        border: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        margin-left: 0.5rem;
        padding-left: 0.5rem;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }

    .dropdown-item {
        color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
        padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem !important;
        /* Shrunk padding */
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .dropdown-item:hover {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
        color: var(--white) !important;
    }

    .mega-menu-box {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
        border: none !important;
        box-shadow: none !important;
        padding: 1rem !important;
    }

    .mega-title {
        color: var(--white) !important;
        margin-top: 15px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .search-nav-btn {
        color: var(--white) !important;
        margin: 10px 0;
    }

    .btn-main-admission {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        margin-top: 10px;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 8. FULL SCREEN SEARCH OVERLAY STYLING
/* ========================================================================= */
.search-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    z-index: 999999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.search-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 40px;
    right: 40px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-close-btn:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.search-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 700px;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.search-input {
    width: 100%;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 10px 60px 10px 10px;
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-input:focus {
    border-bottom-color: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.search-input::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-weight: 300;
}

.search-submit-btn {
    position: absolute;
    right: 10px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.search-submit-btn:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 9. HOMEPAGE HERO SECTION & SWIPER MEDIA STYLES
/* ========================================================================= */
.hero-slider-section {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 600px;
    max-height: 850px;
    background-color: var(--black);
}

.hero-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.hero-swiper .swiper-slide {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-bg-media {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-image-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    /* background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.8) 0%, rgba(14, 79, 129, 0.35) 100%); */
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding-top: 140px;
    padding-bottom: 120px;
}

.hero-animate {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.swiper-slide-active .hero-animate {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.hero-delay-1 {
    transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

.hero-delay-2 {
    transition-delay: 0.35s;
}

.hero-delay-3 {
    transition-delay: 0.55s;
}

.hero-delay-4 {
    transition-delay: 0.75s;
}

.btn-visit-custom {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
    color: var(--white);
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-visit-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.hero-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
    background: var(--white);
    opacity: 0.5;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
    background: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1.3);
    width: 25px;
    border-radius: 5px;
}

.hero-swiper-next,
.hero-swiper-prev {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.hero-swiper-next::after,
.hero-swiper-prev::after {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-swiper-next:hover,
.hero-swiper-prev:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 10. BELOW HERO QUICK-ACTION CARDS STYLING
/* ========================================================================= */
.quick-cards-section {
    margin-top: -85px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.quick-action-card {
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    height: 100%;
}

.quick-action-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(77, 183, 229, 0.25);
}

.quick-card-icon-wrapper {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(77, 183, 229, 0.15);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(77, 183, 229, 0.25);
}

.quick-action-card:hover .quick-card-icon-wrapper {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
}

.quick-card-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.quick-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.quick-card-link {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-block;
}

.quick-card-link:hover {
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .hero-animate {
        transform: none !important;
    }

    .quick-cards-section {
        margin-top: -25px;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 11. PRINCIPAL & DIRECTOR PROFILES
/* ========================================================================= */
.profile-card-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.profile-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: 400px;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 6px solid var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.profile-card-wrapper:hover .profile-img {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.02);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.profile-badge {
    min-width: 260px;
    border-radius: var(--radius) !important;
    bottom: 0px !important;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.profile-badge.bg-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.profile-badge.bg-secondary {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 12. CAMPUS LIFE PHOTO SPACES
/* ========================================================================= */
.space-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    transition: var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.space-card .space-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2) 100%) !important;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.space-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.space-card:hover .space-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(14, 79, 129, 0.9) 0%, rgba(77, 183, 229, 0.3) 100%) !important;
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 13. DATE AND CALENDAR BADGES (News & Events)
/* ========================================================================= */
.news-date-badge {
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    z-index: 10;
}

.event-calendar-block {
    background-color: rgba(77, 183, 229, 0.06) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--secondary-color);
}

.event-calendar-block h4 {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 14. GALLERY PREVIEW OVERLAY
/* ========================================================================= */
.gallery-preview-box {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-preview-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(14, 79, 129, 0.85);
    /* Mount Litera Blue mask */
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 5;
}

.gallery-preview-box:hover .gallery-preview-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.gallery-icon-link {
    transform: scale(0.7);
    transition: var(--transition);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.gallery-preview-box:hover .gallery-icon-link {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.gallery-icon-link:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* Pulse animation utility */
@keyframes pulse {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: scale(1);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    50% {
        transform: scale(1.08);
        opacity: 0.8;
    }
}

.animate-pulse {
    animation: pulse 2.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 15. FORM CONTROL FOCUS STATES
/* ========================================================================= */
.form-control:focus {
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--teal) !important;
    outline: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 151, 214, 0.15) !important;
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 16. CUSTOM ACTION BUTTONS & ROUNDED CARDS
/* ========================================================================= */
.btn-primary-custom,
.btn-secondary-custom {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 0.85rem 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-primary-custom {
    background-color: var(--navy);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--sky) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    border-color: var(--sky) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.2);
}

/* Custom override for Welcome Section button hover to prevent clipping and fix visibility */
.welcome-section .container {
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.welcome-section .btn-primary-custom {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.welcome-section .btn-primary-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--sky) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    border-color: var(--sky) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.2);
}

.btn-secondary-custom {
    background-color: var(--sky);
    color: #000 !important;
    border: 2px solid var(--sky);
}

.btn-secondary-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--navy) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border-color: var(--navy) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.25);
}

.card {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.8);
    border-top: 4px solid transparent;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
}

.card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
    border-top-color: var(--sky) !important;
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 17. LARGE SPACING STANDARDS
/* ========================================================================= */
.section-padding {
    padding: 100px 0;
}

.section-title-wrapper {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 70px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.welcome-section .section-title::after {
    left: 0;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 18. FOOTER SECTION STYLING (REDESIGNED)
/* ========================================================================= */
.footer-section {
    background: linear-gradient(185deg, #001f35 0%, #00365a 50%, #004c7c 100%) !important;
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 50px 0 30px 0 !important;
    border-top: 4px solid transparent;
    border-image: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--secondary-color), var(--purple-violet), var(--teal)) 1;
    font-family: var(--font-text);
}

.footer-brand-glass {
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.brand-logo-footer {
    height: 65px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-circle-brand-footer {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.footer-desc {
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
    text-align: justify;
}

/* Footer titles styling */
.footer-section h5.footer-title {
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 750;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--white);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    border-bottom: none !important;
}

.footer-section h5.footer-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 35px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    border-radius: 1.5px;
}

/* Footer links styling */
.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links li a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    position: relative;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-links li a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 1.5px;
    bottom: -2px;
    left: 0;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-links li a:hover::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.footer-links li a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Contact information list */
.footer-contact-item {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.12) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-contact-item:hover .footer-contact-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.4);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Buttons inside footer */
.btn-outline-secondary-custom {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-secondary-custom:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.25);
}

/* Newsletter styling */
.footer-newsletter-glass {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    border-radius: 30px 0 0 30px !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-newsletter-glass:focus {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-glass::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn {
    border-radius: 0 30px 30px 0 !important;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.footer-newsletter-btn:hover {
    filter: brightness(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.3);
}

/* Divider colors */
.border-white-10 {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
}

.border-white-25 {
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

.text-white-25 {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
}

.placeholder-white-50::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

.hover-white:hover {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* Social icons glass style */
.footer-social-glass {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-social-glass:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.3);
    border-color: transparent;
}

/* Custom Table styling overrides to match client brand system */
.table thead th,
.table th {
    background-color: var(--navy) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.table tbody tr {
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
}

.table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.1) !important;
    /* Light Sky Blue */
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 19. SCROLL TO TOP BUTTON
/* ========================================================================= */
.scroll-to-top-btn {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 35px;
    right: 35px;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 999;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 79, 129, 0.2);
}

.scroll-to-top-btn.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.scroll-to-top-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(14, 79, 129, 0.35);
}

/* Video Play button */
.play-video-btn {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(77, 183, 229, 0.4);
}

.play-video-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    transform: scale(1.1) translate(-50%, -50%);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(14, 79, 129, 0.4);
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* PREMIUM DESIGN ENHANCEMENTS & CUSTOM STATS CARD
/* ========================================================================= */
.stats-counter-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%) !important;
    padding: 100px 0 !important;
}

.stat-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stat-card i {
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.stat-card:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* Global button adjustments for premium feels */
.btn {
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.8rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--navy) !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    border: 1px solid var(--navy) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.2);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.35);
    background-color: var(--sky) !important;
    background-image: none !important;
    border-color: var(--sky) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
}

.btn-outline-primary {
    border-color: var(--navy) !important;
    color: var(--navy) !important;
    background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--sky) !important;
    border-color: var(--sky) !important;
    color: #000 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Premium school inputs/form controls styling */
.form-control,
.form-select {
    border-radius: 10px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.15);
    padding: 0.85rem 1.2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-text);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus {
    border-color: var(--teal) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 151, 214, 0.15) !important;
    background-color: #fff;
}

/* Premium Section Spacings */
.section-padding {
    padding: 90px 0 !important;
}

/* Premium Section Titles */
.section-title-wrapper {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    margin: 15px auto 0;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-title-wrapper.text-center .section-title::after {
    margin: 15px auto 0;
}

.section-title-wrapper.text-start .section-title::after {
    margin: 15px 0 0;
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 19. MOBILE DRAWER NAVIGATION STYLING
/* ========================================================================= */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {

    /* Prevent body scrolling when drawer is open */
    body.drawer-open {
        overflow: hidden !important;
        position: relative;
    }

    /* Mobile header bar style */
    .mobile-header {
        height: 75px !important;
        z-index: 1050;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    }

    .mobile-logo {
        height: 65px !important;
        width: auto !important;
        object-fit: contain !important;
    }

    .mobile-logo-circle {
        width: 50px;
        height: 50px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
        color: var(--white);
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    /* Hamburger button style */
    .mobile-hamburger-btn {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        justify-content: space-between;
        width: 30px;
        height: 20px;
        cursor: pointer;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .hamburger-line {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: 3px;
        background-color: var(--primary-color);
        border-radius: 2px;
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* Mobile drawer wrapper */
    .mobile-drawer {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        z-index: 1100;
        visibility: hidden;
        transition: visibility 0.4s;
    }

    .mobile-drawer.open {
        visibility: visible;
    }

    /* Overlay background */
    .drawer-overlay {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    }

    .mobile-drawer.open .drawer-overlay {
        opacity: 1;
    }

    /* Content panel container */
    .drawer-content {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 80%;
        max-width: 320px;
        height: 100vh;
        box-shadow: 15px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
        transform: translateX(-100%);
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .mobile-drawer.open .drawer-content {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    /* Close button style */
    .drawer-close-btn {
        cursor: pointer;
        padding: 4px;
        color: var(--primary-color);
        transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    }

    .drawer-close-btn:active {
        transform: scale(0.9);
    }

    /* Menu items listing */
    .drawer-menu {
        padding: 0;
    }

    .drawer-item {
        position: relative;
    }

    .drawer-link {
        display: block;
        padding: 16px 20px;
        color: var(--text) !important;
        font-family: var(--heading);
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        background-color: var(--white);
        transition: background-color 0.2s;
    }

    .drawer-link:active {
        background-color: #f1f5f9;
    }

    /* Accordion header formatting */
    .drawer-accordion-header {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 16px 20px;
        cursor: pointer;
        background-color: var(--white);
        transition: background-color 0.2s;
    }

    .drawer-accordion-header:active {
        background-color: #f1f5f9;
    }

    .drawer-accordion-title {
        color: var(--text);
        font-family: var(--heading);
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* Submenus formatting */
    .drawer-submenu {
        border-left: 3px solid var(--secondary-color);
    }

    .drawer-sublink {
        display: block;
        padding: 12px 24px;
        color: var(--text) !important;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        font-weight: 500;
        transition: background-color 0.2s;
    }

    .drawer-sublink:active {
        background-color: #e2e8f0;
    }

    /* Search form elements */
    .mobile-search-form .form-control {
        background-color: #f1f5f9;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        border-color: #e2e8f0;
    }

    .mobile-search-form .form-control:focus {
        background-color: var(--white);
        box-shadow: none;
        border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    }

    /* Rotate animations */
    .rotate-180 {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    /* Padding correction for pages under mobile header */
    body {
        padding-top: 75px !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Hero Full Width & Spacing Redesign */
    .hero-slider-section {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        height: 75vh !important;
        min-height: 440px !important;
        max-height: 520px !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .hero-swiper {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .hero-swiper .swiper-slide {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        display: flex !important;
        align-items: center !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding-top: 0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .hero-bg-media {
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        object-fit: cover !important;
        left: 0 !important;
        right: 0 !important;
        top: 0 !important;
        bottom: 0 !important;
    }

    .hero-content-container {
        width: 90% !important;
        max-width: 90% !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        padding: 20px 0 !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        z-index: 10;
    }

    .hero-content-container .col-lg-9 {
        width: 100% !important;
        text-align: center !important;
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: center !important;
    }

    .hero-content-container h1 {
        font-size: 1.7rem !important;
        line-height: 1.3 !important;
        margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    }

    .hero-content-container .lead {
        font-size: 0.9rem !important;
        margin-bottom: 20px !important;
        display: -webkit-box;
        -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
        -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .hero-content-container .d-flex {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        gap: 12px !important;
        flex-wrap: wrap !important;
    }

    /* Stack buttons vertically on screens below 390px */
    @media (max-width: 389.98px) {
        .hero-content-container .d-flex {
            flex-direction: column !important;
            align-items: center !important;
        }

        .hero-content-container .d-flex a {
            width: 100% !important;
            max-width: 260px !important;
            text-align: center !important;
            justify-content: center !important;
        }
    }

    /* Global Section Spacing overrides on mobile */
    section:not(.hero-slider-section) {
        padding: 50px 20px !important;
    }

    /* Reset negative margins to prevent horizontal scroll leaks */
    .row {
        margin-right: 0 !important;
        margin-left: 0 !important;
    }

    .col-12,
    [class^="col-"] {
        padding-right: 10px !important;
        padding-left: 10px !important;
    }

    .container,
    .container-fluid {
        padding-right: 15px !important;
        padding-left: 15px !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {

    /* Restore body padding top for desktop navbar */
    body {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
    }
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* PREMIUM LEADERSHIP DESK STYLING
/* ========================================================================= */
.leadership-section {
    position: relative;
}

.floating-bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.leadership-premium-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.leadership-premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.12);
}

.card-img-side {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 280px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
    .leadership-premium-card.flex-lg-row .card-img-side {
        width: 260px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        min-height: 100%;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .leadership-premium-card.flex-xl-row .card-img-side {
        width: 220px;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        min-height: 100%;
    }
}

.leadership-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.leadership-premium-card:hover .leadership-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.leadership-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.4), transparent);
    z-index: 2;
}

.leadership-floating-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.2);
    z-index: 3;
}

.card-content-side {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.leadership-quote {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.btn-read-message {
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.leadership-premium-card:hover .btn-read-message {
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.btn-arrow-anim {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.leadership-premium-card:hover .btn-arrow-anim {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* PREMIUM ABOUT SCHOOL SECTION STYLING
/* ========================================================================= */
.about-school-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.about-underline {
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* 2x2 Highlights Grid */
.about-highlight-card {
    background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.7);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.01);
}

.about-highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.08);
}

.highlight-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.1) 0%, rgba(137, 40, 144, 0.05) 100%);
    width: 45px;
    height: 45px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-highlight-card:hover .highlight-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* CEO Quote Card */
.about-quote-card {
    background: rgba(248, 250, 252, 0.5);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--secondary-color) !important;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.quote-card-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    opacity: 0.15;
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
}

/* CTA Buttons */
.btn-about-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-about-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.35);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.btn-icon-shift {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-about-primary:hover .btn-icon-shift {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.btn-about-secondary {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.15);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-about-secondary:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.03);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* Right Side: Image Showcase */
.about-image-showcase {
    position: relative;
    padding: 20px;
}

.about-image-frame {
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.1);
    border: 4px solid var(--white);
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.about-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-image-showcase:hover .about-main-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-img-mask {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(transparent 60%, rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.45));
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Bottom Glass Overlay */
.about-glass-overlay {
    background: rgba(8, 41, 82, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    z-index: 2;
}

.glass-overlay-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Floating Badges */
.floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.1);
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    z-index: 3;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    animation: float-badge 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes float-badge {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}

.floating-badge:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05) translateY(-5px);
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.15);
}

.badge-icon {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}

.badge-text {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

/* Positions of floating badges around image */
.badge-top-left {
    top: -5px;
    left: -15px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}

.badge-top-right {
    top: 25px;
    right: -15px;
    animation-delay: 1.5s;
}

.badge-mid-left {
    top: 50%;
    left: -25px;
    animation-delay: 3s;
}

.badge-bottom-left {
    bottom: 60px;
    right: -20px;
    animation-delay: 4.5s;
}

/* Premium Animated Counters */
.stat-counter-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.06);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.03);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.stat-counter-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.1);
}

.stat-counter-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.12) 0%, rgba(137, 40, 144, 0.06) 100%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.03);
}

.stat-counter-card:hover .stat-counter-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
}

.stat-counter-number {
    font-family: var(--heading);
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* PREMIUM LITERA NOVA SECTION STYLING
/* ========================================================================= */
.litera-nova-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Subtle background grid pattern */
.subtle-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Dynamic Highlights Cards on Left */
.nova-highlight-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.05);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nova-highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.08);
}

.nova-check-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.12) 0%, rgba(137, 40, 144, 0.05) 100%);
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.nova-highlight-card:hover .nova-check-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* CTA Button */
.btn-nova-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.18);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-nova-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.3);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.btn-nova-primary:hover .btn-icon-shift {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Right Side: Image Frame & Showcase */
.nova-image-showcase {
    position: relative;
    padding: 40px 30px !important;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.nova-image-frame {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.25) !important; /* light blue border */
    background: #ffffff !important; /* white background */
    padding: 24px !important; /* proper internal padding */
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 500px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.nova-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 400px;
    object-fit: contain !important; /* contain instead of cover */
    border-radius: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.nova-image-showcase:hover .nova-main-img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Floating Badges styles inside Nova image container */
.nova-image-showcase .floating-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.3) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    padding: 10px 18px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08) !important;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    z-index: 5;
}

.nova-image-showcase .floating-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.03) !important;
    background: #ffffff !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.15) !important;
}

/* Position adjustments for desktop */
.nova-image-showcase .badge-top-right {
    top: 15px !important;
    right: 5px !important;
}
.nova-image-showcase .badge-bottom-left {
    bottom: 25px !important;
    left: 5px !important;
}
.nova-image-showcase .badge-top-left {
    top: -10px !important;
    left: 30px !important;
}
.nova-image-showcase .badge-bottom-right {
    bottom: -10px !important;
    right: 30px !important;
}
.nova-image-showcase .badge-mid-right {
    top: 50% !important;
    right: -10px !important;
    transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
}
.nova-image-showcase .badge-mid-right:hover {
    transform: translateY(-55%) scale(1.03) !important;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .nova-image-showcase {
        padding: 30px 15px !important;
        margin-top: 30px;
    }
    .nova-image-frame {
        max-width: 420px;
        padding: 15px !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .floating-badge {
        padding: 6px 12px !important;
        font-size: 0.8rem !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .badge-top-right {
        top: 25px !important;
        right: 0px !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .badge-bottom-left {
        bottom: 35px !important;
        left: 0px !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .badge-top-left {
        top: -5px !important;
        left: 15px !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .badge-bottom-right {
        bottom: -5px !important;
        right: 15px !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .badge-mid-right {
        right: -5px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .nova-image-frame {
        max-width: 310px;
        padding: 10px !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .floating-badge {
        padding: 5px 8px !important;
        font-size: 0.72rem !important;
        border-radius: 10px !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .badge-top-right {
        top: 15px !important;
        right: -5px !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .badge-bottom-left {
        bottom: 25px !important;
        left: -5px !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .badge-top-left {
        top: -12px !important;
        left: 10px !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .badge-bottom-right {
        bottom: -12px !important;
        right: 10px !important;
    }
    .nova-image-showcase .badge-mid-right {
        right: -15px !important;
    }
}

/* Float Animations for shapes and badges */
@keyframes float-slow {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(5deg); }
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* PREMIUM CONTACT / INQUIRY SECTION STYLING
/* ========================================================================= */
.contact-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbfd 100%) !important;
}

/* Custom Floating Label Inputs */
.form-group-custom {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.form-control-custom {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.1rem 1rem 1.1rem 3.2rem;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08);
    background-color: var(--white);
    border-radius: 30px;
    outline: none;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    color: var(--text);
}

.form-control-custom:focus {
    border-color: var(--secondary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.1);
    background-color: var(--white);
}

.input-icon {
    position: absolute;
    left: 1.25rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    color: rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.35);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.form-control-custom:focus ~ .input-icon {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.label-custom {
    position: absolute;
    left: 3.2rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background-color: transparent;
    color: rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.45);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.form-control-custom:focus ~ .label-custom,
.form-control-custom:not(:placeholder-shown) ~ .label-custom {
    top: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 0 8px;
    left: 2.2rem;
}

/* Submit Button */
.btn-inquiry-submit {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.95rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.btn-inquiry-submit:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.35);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/* Right Side: Contact Info Cards */
.contact-info-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.05);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.01);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.08);
}

.contact-card-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.12) 0%, rgba(137, 40, 144, 0.06) 100%);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
}

.contact-info-card:hover .contact-card-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
}

/* Quick Action Buttons */
.btn-quick-action {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}

.action-apply {
    background-color: rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.05);
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
}

.action-apply:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.action-visit {
    background-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.08);
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.action-visit:hover {
    background-color: var(--secondary-color);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.action-prospectus {
    background-color: rgba(137, 40, 144, 0.05);
    color: var(--purple-violet) !important;
}

.action-prospectus:hover {
    background-color: var(--purple-violet);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.action-directions {
    background-color: rgba(0, 151, 214, 0.05);
    color: var(--teal) !important;
}

.action-directions:hover {
    background-color: var(--teal);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* PREMIUM WHY CHOOSE US SECTION STYLING
/* ========================================================================= */
.why-choose-section {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8fafd 0%, #ffffff 50%, #fcf8ff 100%) !important;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Staggered Grid for Right Side Features */
.why-staggered-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.why-feature-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.05);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.02);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.why-feature-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.03) 0%, rgba(137, 40, 144, 0.03) 100%);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
    z-index: 0;
}

.why-feature-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.why-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 45px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.12);
}

/* Alternate Heights Staggering */
@media (min-width: 576px) {
    .stagger-col-left {
        transform: translateY(-20px);
    }
    .stagger-col-right {
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }
}

.why-card-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.15) 0%, rgba(137, 40, 144, 0.08) 100%);
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.why-feature-card:hover .why-card-icon-box {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(8deg);
}

.why-card-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.why-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Left side items check list style */
.why-bullet-item {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.why-bullet-icon {
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CTA Button */
.btn-why-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: none;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.18);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.btn-why-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.3);
    filter: brightness(1.1);
}

.btn-why-primary:hover .btn-icon-shift {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Floating Badge */
.why-achievement-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.06);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 10;
    animation: float-slow 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* COMPLETE HOME PAGE & GLOBAL UI/UX POLISHING overrides
/* ========================================================================= */

/* Global Page Banner & Breadcrumbs Polish */
.page-banner {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #001f35 0%, #004878 50%, #40c8f4 100%) !important;
    min-height: 250px !important;
    padding: 55px 0 !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    position: relative !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.page-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 15%;
    left: 8%;
    width: 35px;
    height: 35px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float-slow 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.page-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 15%;
    right: 8%;
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border-radius: 6px;
    transform: rotate(20deg);
    animation: float-slow 5s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.page-banner h1 {
    font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb {
    margin-top: 1.25rem !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65) !important;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

/* 1. Academic Programs Section Polish */
.programs-section .card {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.04) !important;
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
}

.programs-section .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.25) !important;
}

.programs-section .card-img-top {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.programs-section .card:hover .card-img-top {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.programs-section .btn-outline-primary {
    border-width: 1.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.programs-section .btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    border-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.25);
}

/* 2. Campus Life Section Polish */
.campus-life-section .space-card {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.campus-life-section .space-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.12) !important;
}

.campus-life-section .space-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 31, 53, 0.85) 0%, rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.3) 60%, transparent 100%) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}

.campus-life-section .space-card:hover .space-overlay {
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 31, 53, 0.95) 0%, rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.5) 80%, rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.1) 100%) !important;
}

/* 3. Achievements Section Polish */
.achievements-section .card {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.04) !important;
    background-color: var(--white) !important;
}

.achievements-section .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.25) !important;
}

/* 4. Latest News Section Polish */
.news-section .card {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.02) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.04) !important;
}

.news-section .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.25) !important;
}

.news-date-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 10px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.2) !important;
}

/* 5. Upcoming Events Section Polish */
.events-section .card {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.04) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.02) !important;
}

.events-section .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.25) !important;
}

.event-calendar-block {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.12) 0%, rgba(137, 40, 144, 0.05) 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 12px !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.15) !important;
}

.event-calendar-block h4 {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* 6. Testimonials Section Polish */
.testimonial-section .glass-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.05) !important;
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.02) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.testimonial-section .glass-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.2) !important;
}

/* 7. Gallery Preview Section Polish */
.gallery-preview-box {
    border-radius: 20px !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.gallery-preview-box img {
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.gallery-preview-overlay {
    background: rgba(0, 31, 53, 0.45) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-preview-box:hover .gallery-preview-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* 8. Virtual Tour Section Card-Style Polish */
.virtual-tour-section {
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    margin: 40px auto !important;
    width: calc(100% - 30px) !important;
    max-width: 1290px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 31, 53, 0.15) !important;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.virtual-tour-section .btn-secondary-custom {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%) !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.virtual-tour-section .btn-secondary-custom:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.35);
}

/* 9. Admission CTA Section Premium Card-Style Redesign */
.admission-cta-outer-wrapper {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 60px 0 !important;
}

.admission-premium-card {
    max-width: 1400px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 30px !important;
    padding: 70px 80px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B4F82 0%, #1678B8 55%, #46C2F2 100%) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(11, 79, 130, 0.25) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background glowing/animation styles */
.cta-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: -50%;
    width: 200%;
    height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(70, 194, 242, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: cta-slow-glow 15s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes cta-slow-glow {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.cta-circle-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-shape-1 {
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    top: -100px;
    left: -50px;
}

.cta-shape-2 {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    bottom: -80px;
    right: 100px;
}

/* Left side elements */
.cta-small-label {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cta-main-heading {
    font-size: 56px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.cta-description {
    max-width: 620px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Feature badges rounded pills */
.cta-badge-pill {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.cta-badge-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right side elements */
.cta-transparent-cap-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: 180px;
    color: #ffffff;
    opacity: 0.06;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cta-buttons-stack {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
}

.cta-buttons-stack .max-w-sm {
    max-width: 320px;
}

/* Premium Primary Gradient CTA Button */
.btn-cta-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--secondary-color) 0%, var(--purple-violet) 100%) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 16px 32px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-cta-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.35) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.animate-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-cta-primary:hover .animate-arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Premium Secondary Glass CTA Button */
.btn-cta-secondary {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    color: #ffffff !important;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
    padding: 15px 32px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.btn-cta-secondary:hover {
    background: #ffffff !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border-color: #ffffff !important;
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2) !important;
}

.cta-contact-info p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.cta-contact-info span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Responsive constraints */
@media (max-width: 1199.98px) {
    .cta-main-heading {
        font-size: 44px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .admission-premium-card {
        padding: 50px 40px !important;
        border-radius: 24px !important;
    }
    .cta-main-heading {
        font-size: 38px !important;
    }
    .cta-buttons-stack {
        align-items: center !important;
    }
    .cta-contact-info {
        text-align: center !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .admission-premium-card {
        padding: 40px 20px !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
    }
    .cta-main-heading {
        font-size: 28px !important;
    }
    .cta-description {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .cta-badge-pill {
        padding: 6px 12px;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
    .cta-buttons-stack .max-w-sm {
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }
    .cta-transparent-cap-icon {
        font-size: 140px;
    }
}

/* 10. Campus Life Tabs Switcher Styling */
#campus-tabs .nav-link {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--primary-color) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

#campus-tabs .nav-link:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.05);
}

#campus-tabs .nav-link.active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%) !important;
    border-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.25);
}

/* 11. Welcome Premium Section Design */
.welcome-premium-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7fbff 100%) !important;
    padding: 120px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.welcome-grid-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 24px 24px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Floating background decoration animations */
.floating-edu-icon {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: welcome-float 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.welcome-edu-cap { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
.welcome-edu-book { animation-delay: 2s; }
.welcome-edu-atom { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.welcome-edu-bulb { animation-delay: 3.5s; }
.welcome-edu-pencil { animation-delay: 1.8s; }

@keyframes welcome-float {
    0% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: translateY(-15px) rotate(8deg); }
}

/* Small label styling */
.welcome-small-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Main Heading styling */
.welcome-main-heading {
    font-size: 58px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    max-width: 900px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Dual underline styling */
.welcome-dual-underline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 4px;
    width: 90px;
    height: 4px;
}

.dual-line-dark {
    width: 60%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.dual-line-light {
    width: 40%;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--secondary-color);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Description Container styling */
.welcome-description-container {
    max-width: 850px;
}

.welcome-description {
    font-size: 21px !important;
    line-height: 1.9 !important;
    color: #5b6775 !important;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Feature pills rounded glass badges */
.welcome-feature-badge {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.03);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.welcome-feature-badge:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.12);
}

.welcome-feature-badge .badge-icon {
    margin-right: 8px;
    color: var(--secondary-color);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Premium Primary Welcome button */
.btn-welcome-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
    border: none !important;
    padding: 16px 36px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.15) !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.btn-welcome-primary:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.04) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.35) !important;
    color: var(--white) !important;
}

.welcome-btn-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-welcome-primary:hover .welcome-btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

/* Welcome Section Responsive constraints */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .welcome-premium-section {
        padding: 90px 0 !important;
    }
    .welcome-main-heading {
        font-size: 48px !important;
    }
    .welcome-description {
        font-size: 18px !important;
        line-height: 1.8 !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .welcome-premium-section {
        padding: 70px 0 !important;
    }
    .welcome-main-heading {
        font-size: 36px !important;
    }
    .welcome-description {
        font-size: 15px !important;
        line-height: 1.7 !important;
    }
    .welcome-feature-badge {
        padding: 8px 14px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .btn-welcome-primary {
        width: 100% !important;
        padding: 14px 28px !important;
    }
}

/* 12. Premium Milestones & Achievements Section Redesign */
.achievements-premium-section {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f8fbff 100%) !important;
    padding: 120px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.achievements-radial-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 5%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.floating-trophy-icon {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    animation: welcome-float 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.trophy-1 { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
.trophy-2 { animation-delay: 2.3s; }
.trophy-3 { animation-delay: 1.5s; }
.trophy-4 { animation-delay: 3.1s; }

/* Headings and underline */
.achievements-small-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important; /* Sky Blue */
    font-weight: 700;
}

.achievements-main-heading {
    font-size: 56px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

/* Premium Card Design */
.achievement-premium-card {
    background: var(--white) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.06) !important;
    border-radius: 24px !important;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.02) !important;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

.achievement-premium-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.02) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.08) !important;
    border-color: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.25) !important;
}

.achievement-card-image-box {
    height: 180px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.achievement-card-image-box img {
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.achievement-premium-card:hover .achievement-card-image-box img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Premium Top Row Components */
.achievement-icon-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--secondary-color) 100%);
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.2);
}

/* Category Badge Pastels */
.achievement-category-badge {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-blue-pastel {
    background: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.08) !important;
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.badge-green-pastel {
    background: rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.08) !important;
    color: #28a745 !important;
}

.badge-purple-pastel {
    background: rgba(137, 40, 144, 0.08) !important;
    color: var(--purple-violet) !important;
}

/* Card content */
.achievement-card-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.achievement-card-description {
    font-size: 15px !important;
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
    color: #5f6b78 !important;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.achievement-card-footer hr {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08) !important;
}

/* Responsive configurations */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .achievements-premium-section {
        padding: 90px 0 !important;
    }
    .achievements-main-heading {
        font-size: 42px !important;
    }
}

}

/* 13. Global Design System Spacing & Consistency Polish */
.welcome-premium-section,
.about-school-section,
.leadership-section,
.programs-section,
.litera-nova-section,
.campus-life-section,
.achievements-premium-section,
.why-choose-section,
.news-section,
.events-section,
.testimonials-section,
.gallery-preview-section,
.contact-section {
    padding-top: 80px !important;
    padding-bottom: 80px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .welcome-premium-section,
    .about-school-section,
    .leadership-section,
    .programs-section,
    .litera-nova-section,
    .campus-life-section,
    .achievements-premium-section,
    .why-choose-section,
    .news-section,
    .events-section,
    .testimonials-section,
    .gallery-preview-section,
    .contact-section {
        padding-top: 60px !important;
        padding-bottom: 60px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .welcome-premium-section,
    .about-school-section,
    .leadership-section,
    .programs-section,
    .litera-nova-section,
    .campus-life-section,
    .achievements-premium-section,
    .why-choose-section,
    .news-section,
    .events-section,
    .testimonials-section,
    .gallery-preview-section,
    .contact-section {
        padding-top: 50px !important;
        padding-bottom: 50px !important;
    }
}

/* Reusable Section Heading Design System */
.section-subtitle,
.welcome-small-label,
.achievements-small-label {
    font-size: 18px !important;
    font-weight: 700 !important;
    letter-spacing: 4px !important;
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important; /* Sky Blue */
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
}

.section-title,
.welcome-main-heading,
.achievements-main-heading {
    font-size: 56px !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    line-height: 1.15 !important;
    color: var(--primary-color) !important; /* Dark Blue */
    margin-bottom: 18px !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .section-title,
    .welcome-main-heading,
    .achievements-main-heading {
        font-size: 42px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .section-title,
    .welcome-main-heading,
    .achievements-main-heading {
        font-size: 32px !important;
    }
}

/* Hide legacy HTML underlines to prevent double borders */
.about-underline,
.welcome-dual-underline {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Generate the single premium dual underline below every main heading */
.section-title,
.welcome-main-heading,
.achievements-main-heading {
    position: relative !important;
    padding-bottom: 25px !important;
    margin-bottom: 40px !important;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-title::after,
.welcome-main-heading::after,
.achievements-main-heading::after {
    content: "" !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    left: 50% !important;
    transform: translateX(-50%) !important;
    width: 90px !important;
    height: 4px !important;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-color) 60%, var(--secondary-color) 60%, var(--secondary-color) 100%) !important;
    border-radius: 2px !important;
    display: block !important;
}

/* Preserve left alignment for highlights columns headers */
.col-lg-6 .section-title,
.col-lg-5 .section-title {
    text-align: left !important;
}

.col-lg-6 .section-title::after,
.col-lg-5 .section-title::after {
    left: 0 !important;
    transform: translateX(0) !important;
}

/* Section descriptions styling */
.section-title-wrapper p.lead,
.welcome-description-container p.welcome-description,
.section-title-wrapper p.text-muted {
    max-width: 850px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 20px !important;
    line-height: 1.8 !important;
    color: #5f6b78 !important;
    margin-bottom: 50px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .section-title-wrapper p.lead,
    .welcome-description-container p.welcome-description,
    .section-title-wrapper p.text-muted {
        font-size: 17px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .section-title-wrapper p.lead,
    .welcome-description-container p.welcome-description,
    .section-title-wrapper p.text-muted {
        font-size: 15px !important;
    }
}

/* Button margins & uniform spacing */
.text-center.mt-5 a.btn-primary-custom,
.text-center.mt-5 a.btn-welcome-primary {
    margin-top: 45px !important;
    border-radius: 50px !important;
    padding: 16px 36px !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
}

/* Container limits consistency */
.welcome-premium-section .container,
.about-school-section .container,
.leadership-section .container,
.programs-section .container,
.litera-nova-section .container,
.campus-life-section .container,
.achievements-premium-section .container,
.why-choose-section .container,
.news-section .container,
.events-section .container,
.testimonials-section .container,
.gallery-preview-section .container,
.contact-section .container {
    max-width: 1400px !important;
    padding-left: 24px !important;
    padding-right: 24px !important;
}

/* Equal card spacing gutters */
.welcome-premium-section .row.g-4,
.about-school-section .row.g-4,
.programs-section .row.g-4,
.campus-life-section .row.g-4,
.achievements-premium-section .row.g-4,
.why-choose-section .row.g-4,
.news-section .row.g-4,
.events-section .row.g-4,
.testimonials-section .row.g-4,
.gallery-preview-section .row.g-4 {
    --bs-gutter-x: 30px !important;
    --bs-gutter-y: 30px !important;
}

/* ========================================================================= */
/* 14. Global Standardized Inner Page Banner & Spacing Offsets */
/* ========================================================================= */

/* Force body top padding to 0 to keep the correct header order: Top Contact Bar -> Navbar -> Main Content */
body:not(.home-page) {
    padding-top: 0 !important;
}

/* Standardized Banners */
.premium-hero,
.page-banner,
.inner-hero-section,
.news-banner-section,
.gallery-banner,
.events-banner-section {
    position: relative !important;
    background: url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1541339907198-e08756dedf3f?q=80&w=1200') center/cover no-repeat !important;
    min-height: 380px !important;
    height: 380px !important;
    display: flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    overflow: hidden !important;
    margin: 0 !important;
    padding-top: 90px !important; /* Clearance offset for the fixed navbar on desktop */
    padding-bottom: 20px !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    border: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .premium-hero,
    .page-banner,
    .inner-hero-section,
    .news-banner-section,
    .gallery-banner,
    .events-banner-section {
        padding-top: 80px !important; /* Clearance offset for mobile fixed navbar */
        padding-bottom: 20px !important;
        min-height: 300px !important;
        height: 300px !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .premium-hero,
    .page-banner,
    .inner-hero-section,
    .news-banner-section,
    .gallery-banner,
    .events-banner-section {
        padding-top: 80px !important;
        padding-bottom: 20px !important;
        min-height: 250px !important;
        height: 250px !important;
    }
}

/* Detail page clearances when no banner is loaded */
.news-detail-section,
.event-details-section {
    padding-top: 110px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .news-detail-section,
    .event-details-section {
        padding-top: 90px !important;
    }
}

/* Master Overlay and animation */
.premium-hero-overlay,
.page-banner::before,
.inner-hero-section::before,
.news-banner-section::before,
.gallery-banner::before,
.events-banner-section::before {
    content: "" !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    bottom: 0 !important;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 72, 120, 0.92) 0%, rgba(137, 40, 144, 0.85) 100%) !important;
    background-size: 200% 200% !important;
    animation: gradientShift 8s ease infinite !important;
    z-index: 1 !important;
    display: block !important;
}

/* Master floating circular shapes */
.premium-hero::before,
.page-banner::after,
.inner-hero-section::after,
.news-banner-section::after,
.gallery-banner::after,
.events-banner-section::after {
    content: "" !important;
    position: absolute !important;
    top: -20% !important;
    left: -10% !important;
    width: 350px !important;
    height: 350px !important;
    background: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.18) !important;
    border-radius: 50% !important;
    filter: blur(60px) !important;
    z-index: 2 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    display: block !important;
}

/* Hide overlapping manual shapes to ensure exact visual styling match */
.hero-shape-left,
.hero-shape-right {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Container content alignment */
.premium-hero-content,
.page-banner .container,
.inner-hero-section .container,
.news-banner-section .container,
.gallery-banner .container,
.events-banner-section .container {
    position: relative !important;
    z-index: 5 !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    max-width: 1000px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
}

/* Master Title styles */
.premium-hero h1,
.page-banner h1,
.inner-hero-section h1,
.news-banner-section h1,
.gallery-banner h1,
.events-banner-section h1,
.page-banner .display-4,
.news-banner-section .display-4,
.gallery-banner .display-4,
.events-banner-section .display-4 {
    font-size: 2.8rem !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px !important;
    text-transform: none !important;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) !important;
}

/* Master Subtitle styles */
.premium-hero p.lead,
.page-banner p.lead,
.inner-hero-section p.lead,
.news-banner-section p.lead,
.gallery-banner p.lead,
.events-banner-section p.lead {
    font-size: 1.15rem !important;
    font-weight: 500 !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
    margin-bottom: 20px !important;
    max-width: 750px !important;
    margin-left: auto !important;
    margin-right: auto !important;
}

/* Master Breadcrumb styles */
.premium-hero .breadcrumb,
.page-banner .breadcrumb,
.inner-hero-section .breadcrumb,
.news-banner-section .breadcrumb,
.gallery-banner .breadcrumb,
.events-banner-section .breadcrumb {
    display: flex !important;
    justify-content: center !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    margin-bottom: 0 !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
}

.premium-hero .breadcrumb-item a,
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item a,
.inner-hero-section .breadcrumb-item a,
.news-banner-section .breadcrumb-item a,
.gallery-banner .breadcrumb-item a,
.events-banner-section .breadcrumb-item a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    transition: color 0.3s ease !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.premium-hero .breadcrumb-item a:hover,
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item a:hover,
.inner-hero-section .breadcrumb-item a:hover,
.news-banner-section .breadcrumb-item a:hover,
.gallery-banner .breadcrumb-item a:hover,
.events-banner-section .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
    color: var(--secondary-color) !important;
}

.premium-hero .breadcrumb-item.active,
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item.active,
.inner-hero-section .breadcrumb-item.active,
.news-banner-section .breadcrumb-item.active,
.gallery-banner .breadcrumb-item.active,
.events-banner-section .breadcrumb-item.active {
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 600 !important;
}

.premium-hero .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before,
.page-banner .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before,
.inner-hero-section .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before,
.news-banner-section .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before,
.gallery-banner .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before,
.events-banner-section .breadcrumb-item + .breadcrumb-item::before {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4) !important;
}

/* Responsive configurations */
@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
    .premium-hero,
    .page-banner,
    .inner-hero-section,
    .news-banner-section,
    .gallery-banner,
    .events-banner-section {
        min-height: 300px !important;
        height: 300px !important;
    }
    .premium-hero h1,
    .page-banner h1,
    .inner-hero-section h1,
    .news-banner-section h1,
    .gallery-banner h1,
    .events-banner-section h1,
    .page-banner .display-4,
    .news-banner-section .display-4,
    .gallery-banner .display-4,
    .events-banner-section .display-4 {
        font-size: 2.2rem !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 575.98px) {
    .premium-hero,
    .page-banner,
    .inner-hero-section,
    .news-banner-section,
    .gallery-banner,
    .events-banner-section {
        min-height: 250px !important;
        height: 250px !important;
    }
    .premium-hero h1,
    .page-banner h1,
    .inner-hero-section h1,
    .news-banner-section h1,
    .gallery-banner h1,
    .events-banner-section h1,
    .page-banner .display-4,
    .news-banner-section .display-4,
    .gallery-banner .display-4,
    .events-banner-section .display-4 {
        font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    }
    .premium-hero p.lead,
    .page-banner p.lead,
    .inner-hero-section p.lead,
    .news-banner-section p.lead,
    .gallery-banner p.lead,
    .events-banner-section p.lead {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
    }
}