/* ================================================
   Beacon Academy & College — Custom Theme Styles
   ================================================ */

:root {
    --primary: #5b4bff;
    --primary-dark: #3d2fe0;
    --primary-soft: #ece9ff;
    --accent: #ffb822;
    --accent-dark: #f59e0b;
    --dark: #0f1535;
    --text: #4a4f6a;
    --muted: #7a7f99;
    --bg-soft: #f5f6fb;
    --white: #ffffff;
    --border: #ececf5;
    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 21, 53, 0.06);
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px rgba(15, 21, 53, 0.08);
    --shadow-lg: 0 25px 60px rgba(91, 75, 255, 0.18);
    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
}
* { box-sizing: border-box; }

.container,
.container-fluid {
    padding-left: 16px;
    padding-right: 16px;
}

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, sans-serif;
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.65;
    background: var(--white);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: none; transition: all .25s ease; }
a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }

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

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin: 0 0 .6em;
    font-weight: 800;
}

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

/* ============ Buttons ============ */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 12px 26px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn--primary { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(91,75,255,.35); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--accent { background: var(--accent); color: #1d1500; box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(255,184,34,.4); }
.btn--accent:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); color: #1d1500; transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn--lg { padding: 16px 32px; font-size: 16px; }
.btn--sm { padding: 9px 18px; font-size: 13px; }
.btn--ghost {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    color: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.5);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
}
.btn--shine { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.btn--shine::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: -100%;
    width: 55%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,.3), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-15deg);
    animation: btn-shine 3.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}
@keyframes btn-shine {
    0%   { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 200%; }
}

/* ============ Top Bar ============ */
.top-bar {
    background: #08092a;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.82);
    font-size: 13px;
    position: relative;
}

/* Announcement strip */
.top-bar__announce {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3d2fe0 0%, #5b4bff 40%, #7c3aed 70%, #3d2fe0 100%);
    background-size: 300% 100%;
    animation: announce-flow 6s linear infinite;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 7px 20px;
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
    letter-spacing: .25px;
}
@keyframes announce-flow {
    0%   { background-position: 0% center; }
    100% { background-position: 300% center; }
}
.top-bar__announce-dot {
    width: 7px; height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    animation: pulse-dot 1.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.top-bar__announce-link {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    color: #fff !important;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    padding: 3px 11px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11.5px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.28);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    transition: background .2s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.top-bar__announce-link:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.3) !important; }
.top-bar__announce-link i { font-size: 10px; }

/* Contacts row */
.top-bar__inner {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.07);
}
.top-bar__item {
    padding: 0 14px;
}
.top-bar__left .top-bar__item { padding-left: 0; }
.top-bar__icon {
    width: 26px; height: 26px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(91,75,255,.28);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
    font-size: 11px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.tb-icon--mail  { background: rgba(16,185,129,.22); color: #34d399; }
.tb-icon--phone { background: rgba(255,184,34,.2);  color: var(--accent); }
.top-bar a {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.78);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color .25s ease;
}
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.top-bar a:hover .top-bar__icon { transform: scale(1.1); background: rgba(255,184,34,.3); color: var(--accent); }
.top-bar__sep {
    width: 1px; height: 18px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.top-bar__socials {
    padding-left: 12px;
    margin-left: 6px;
    border-left: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.top-bar__social {
    width: 28px; height: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.07);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.top-bar__social:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); border-radius: 50%; }
.top-bar__social--wa:hover { background: #25d366; color: #fff; }

/* ============ Header ============ */
.site-header {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.96);
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 100;
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    transition: box-shadow .3s ease;
}
/* gradient bottom border */
.site-header::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--primary) 30%, var(--accent) 60%, transparent 100%);
    opacity: .5;
}
/* ambient glow from top */
.site-header__glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -60px; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 600px; height: 120px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(91,75,255,.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.site-header__inner {
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
}

/* Brand / Logo */
.brand {
    gap: 13px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.brand:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.brand__mark {
    width: 50px; height: 50px;
    border-radius: 15px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6f5dff 0%, #3d2fe0 100%);
    color: #fff; font-size: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(91,75,255,.38);
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 0;
}
/* rotating ring around brand mark */
.brand__ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -4px;
    border-radius: 19px;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(255,184,34,.7), rgba(91,75,255,.5), rgba(124,58,237,.6), rgba(255,184,34,.7));
    z-index: -1;
    animation: ring-spin 5s linear infinite;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.brand:hover .brand__ring { opacity: 1; }
@keyframes ring-spin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
.brand__text {
    gap: 1px;
    line-height: 1;
}
.brand__name {
    font-family: 'Dancing Script', cursive;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 26px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    line-height: 1;
}
.brand__sub {
    font-style: normal;
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted);
    letter-spacing: .5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.brand--light .brand__name { color: #fff; }
.brand--light .brand__sub  { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }

/* Navigation */
.main-navigation .menu,
.main-navigation #primary-menu {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0; padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 2px;
    align-items: center;
}
.main-navigation a {
    color: var(--dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 9px 16px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: color .22s ease;
    display: block;
}
/* sliding gradient underline */
.main-navigation a::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 4px; left: 16px; right: 16px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), #7c3aed);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
}
.main-navigation a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.main-navigation a:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.main-navigation .current-menu-item > a,
.main-navigation .current_page_item > a {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}
.main-navigation .current-menu-item > a::after,
.main-navigation .current_page_item > a::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Admissions Open Badge */
.admissions-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ecfdf5, #d1fae5);
    color: #059669;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 5px 13px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid #a7f3d0;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.admissions-badge i { font-size: 8px; animation: pulse-dot 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }
@keyframes pulse-dot {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50%       { opacity: .5; transform: scale(1.4); }
}

.header-cta { gap: 12px; }

/* Mobile top CTA bar (above header) */
.mobile-top-cta { display: none; }

/* Hamburger menu toggle */
.menu-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    background: var(--primary-soft);
    border: none;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
}
.menu-toggle__line {
    display: block;
    width: 20px; height: 2px;
    background: var(--primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all .3s ease;
}
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle__line:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle__line:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle__line:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile menu overlay & offcanvas */
.mobile-menu-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(15, 21, 53, 0.55);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 1040;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.mobile-menu-header,
.mobile-menu-close,
.mobile-menu-footer { display: none; }

/* ============ Hero ============ */
.hero {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 50%, rgba(99,60,255,.55) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 85% 20%, rgba(59,130,246,.3) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 55% 85%, rgba(124,58,237,.45) 0%, transparent 50%),
        #09092f;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    padding: 90px 0 130px;
}

/* Animated floating orbs */
.hero__orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(70px);
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: orb-drift 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.hero__orb--1 {
    width: 480px; height: 480px;
    top: -160px; right: 5%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,75,255,.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation-delay: 0s;
}
.hero__orb--2 {
    width: 320px; height: 320px;
    bottom: -80px; left: 3%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124,58,237,.28) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation-delay: 2.5s;
}
.hero__orb--3 {
    width: 260px; height: 260px;
    top: 35%; left: 45%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(59,130,246,.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
    animation-delay: 5s;
}
@keyframes orb-drift {
    0%, 100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33%       { transform: translate(25px, -18px) scale(1.04); }
    66%       { transform: translate(-14px, 22px) scale(.97); }
}

/* Dot grid overlay */
.hero__bg-dots {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.1) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 28px 28px;
    opacity: .3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__grid {
    /* layout via Bootstrap .row + .col-lg-6; original 1.12/.88 ratio & 60px gap pinned below */
    --bs-gutter-x: 60px;
    --bs-gutter-y: 60px;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .hero__grid > .hero__content { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 56%; }
    .hero__grid > .hero__visual  { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 44%; }
}

/* Heading */
.hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(32px, 4.2vw, 54px);
    line-height: 1.08;
    letter-spacing: -.6px;
    margin-top: 0;
}
.hero__accent {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffe55a, #ffb822, #ff9500);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

/* Pill badge */
.hero__pill-wrap {
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero__live-dot {
    width: 9px; height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #4ade80;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74,222,128,.25);
    animation: live-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes live-pulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(74,222,128,.25); }
    50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 7px rgba(74,222,128,.12); }
}
.pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.95);
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 13px;
    letter-spacing: .35px;
    margin: 0;
}
.pill i { color: var(--accent); }

/* Features list */
.hero__features {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 26px 0 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 11px;
}
.hero__features li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 11px;
    align-items: center;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    font-size: 14.5px;
}
.hero__features i {
    width: 26px; height: 26px;
    border-radius: 7px;
    background: rgba(74,222,128,.2);
    color: #4ade80;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 11px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* CTA buttons */
.hero-cta-wrap {
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 34px;
}

/* Stats row */
.hero__stats-row {
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-top: 26px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.hero__stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.hero__stat span {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .7px;
}
.hero__stat-sep {
    width: 1px; height: 32px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.18);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-block;
}

/* ===== Hero Visual / Image ===== */
.hero__visual {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 540px;
}

/* Colored ambient glow blobs behind image */
.hero__img-glow {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(55px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.hero__img-glow--gold {
    width: 280px; height: 280px;
    top: -30px; right: -40px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255,184,34,.35), transparent 70%);
}
.hero__img-glow--purple {
    width: 260px; height: 260px;
    bottom: -20px; left: 10px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,75,255,.4), transparent 70%);
}

/* Offset accent block — visible coloured slab behind image */
.hero__visual::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 36px; right: -24px; bottom: -24px; left: 36px;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 6px);
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,184,34,.28) 0%, rgba(124,58,237,.38) 100%);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,184,34,.28);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(124,58,237,.28);
    z-index: 0;
}

/* Image frame wrapper */
.hero__image-frame {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ── Corner L-bracket marks ── */
.hero__corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 26px; height: 26px;
    z-index: 6;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero__corner--tl { top: -14px; left: -14px; border-top: 3px solid var(--accent); border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 4px 0 0 0; }
.hero__corner--tr { top: -14px; right: -14px; border-top: 3px solid var(--accent); border-right: 3px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 0 4px 0 0; }
.hero__corner--bl { bottom: -14px; left: -14px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary); border-left: 3px solid var(--primary); border-radius: 0 0 0 4px; }
.hero__corner--br { bottom: -14px; right: -14px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary); border-right: 3px solid var(--primary); border-radius: 0 0 4px 0; }

/* ── Frame rings ── */
.hero__frame-ring { position: absolute; pointer-events: none; }

/* Golden inner ring with glow */
.hero__frame-ring--1 {
    inset: -12px;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 12px);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,184,34,.55);
    box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255,184,34,.22), inset 0 0 12px rgba(255,184,34,.06);
    animation: ring-breathe 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
/* Purple outer ring with glow */
.hero__frame-ring--2 {
    inset: -26px;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 26px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(91,75,255,.45);
    box-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(91,75,255,.18), inset 0 0 16px rgba(91,75,255,.05);
    animation: ring-breathe 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: .9s;
}
@keyframes ring-breathe {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50%       { opacity: .35; }
}

/* ── Main image ── */
.hero__image {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center 20%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,.1),
        0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55),
        0 0 80px rgba(91,75,255,.4),
        0 0 40px rgba(255,184,34,.12);
}
/* Left-edge blend into hero bg */
.hero__image::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, rgba(9,9,47,.5) 0%, transparent 28%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
/* Bottom-edge fade */
.hero__image::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(9,9,47,.7) 0%, rgba(9,9,47,.15) 32%, transparent 55%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Inside-image certified badge (bottom-right corner) ── */
.hero__img-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px; right: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    z-index: 4;
    color: #fff;
}
.hero__img-badge i {
    font-size: 22px;
    color: var(--accent);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(255,184,34,.5));
}
.hero__img-badge span {
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.4;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
}
.hero__img-badge em {
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    font-size: 10.5px;
}

/* ── Floating cards ── */
.float-card {
    position: absolute;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--dark);
    border-radius: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 50px rgba(9,9,47,.2), 0 0 0 1px rgba(91,75,255,.08);
    animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index: 5;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Card 1 — Student review */
.float-card--1 {
    top: 16px; left: -34px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    min-width: 200px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}
.float-card__head {
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.float-card__avatar {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #7c3aed);
    color: #fff;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 12px;
    font-weight: 800;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.float-card__head strong { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--dark); display: block; line-height: 1; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.float-card__role { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }
.float-card__stars { display: flex; gap: 2px; }
.float-card__stars i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 12px; }

/* Card 2 — Student count */
.float-card--2 {
    top: 42%; right: -28px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    animation-delay: 1s;
}
.float-card__num {
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.float-card__num-icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #7c3aed);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(91,75,255,.3);
}
.float-card__num > span {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1;
}
.float-card__num sup { font-size: 14px; vertical-align: super; color: var(--primary); }
.float-card--2 > span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }

/* Card 3 — Trophy */
.float-card--3 {
    bottom: 24px; left: 12px;
    padding: 13px 16px;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}
.float-card__trophy-wrap {
    gap: 11px;
}
.float-card__trophy-icon {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb822, #ff7c00);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 17px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(255,184,34,.4);
}
.float-card--3 strong { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 800; display: block; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.float-card--3 span { font-size: 11px; color: var(--muted); }

/* Top accent stripe on all float cards */
.float-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
}

@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50%       { transform: translateY(-11px); }
}

/* Wave divider */
.hero__wave {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0;
    line-height: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
.hero__wave svg { width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ============ Generic Section ============ */
.section { padding: 100px 0; }
.section-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 60px; }
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(28px, 3.4vw, 42px); }
.section-head p { color: var(--muted); font-style: italic; }
.eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-size: 13px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--primary-soft);
}

/* ============ About ============ */
.about-section {
    background: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.about-section__bg-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; right: 0;
    width: 45%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--bg-soft) 0%, #edeaff 100%);
    clip-path: polygon(18% 0%, 100% 0%, 100% 100%, 0% 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.about__grid {
    --bs-gutter-x: 80px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* ---- Image / Media Side ---- */
.about__media {
    position: relative;
    padding: 28px 20px 40px 0;
}
.about__media-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 20px; right: 0; bottom: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-soft) 0%, #ddd8ff 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    z-index: 0;
}
.about__image {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(15,21,53,.18);
}
.about__image img {
    width: 100%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    transition: transform .65s cubic-bezier(.25,.46,.45,.94);
}
.about__media:hover .about__image img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.about__img-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,21,53,.32) 0%, transparent 55%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Experience badge */
.about__exp-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 14px; right: -12px;
    width: 118px; height: 118px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #3322cc 100%);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(91,75,255,.45);
    text-align: center;
    border: 5px solid #fff;
    z-index: 3;
}
.about__exp-badge strong {
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1;
    display: block;
    color: #fff;
}
.about__exp-badge span {
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.88);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Floating mini stats card */
.about__mini-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px; right: -24px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    gap: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(15,21,53,.14), 0 0 0 1px rgba(91,75,255,.08);
    z-index: 3;
    animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    animation-delay: .6s;
}
.about__mini-icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 11px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
    color: #fff;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 17px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(91,75,255,.3);
}
.about__mini-card strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 18px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--dark);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.about__mini-card span { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }

/* ---- Content Side ---- */
.about__eyebrow-wrap {
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.about__eyebrow-line {
    width: 38px; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent));
    border-radius: 3px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about__eyebrow-text {
    color: var(--primary);
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    font-size: 12px;
}
.about__content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.about__title-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), #7c3aed);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.about__content > p { line-height: 1.8; color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0; }

/* Feature cards 2×2 */
.about__features {
    --bs-gutter-x: 14px;
    --bs-gutter-y: 14px;
    margin: 26px 0 30px;
}
.about__feature {
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 16px;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all .28s ease;
    cursor: default;
}
.about__feature:hover {
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: var(--primary-soft);
}
.about__feat-icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 17px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.af-purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #6f5dff, #3d2fe0); box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(91,75,255,.28); }
.af-green  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669); box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(16,185,129,.28); }
.af-amber  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706); box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(245,158,11,.28); }
.af-pink   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e84393, #be185d); box-shadow: 0 8px 16px rgba(232,67,147,.28); }
.about__feature h5 { font-size: 14px; margin: 0 0 4px; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.2; }
.about__feature p  { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

/* CTA row */
.about__cta-row {
    gap: 22px;
}
.about__trust {
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--muted);
}
.about__trust-stars { gap: 2px; }
.about__trust-stars i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 13px; }

/* check-list (kept for other templates) */
.check-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 24px 0 30px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
}
.check-list li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark); font-size: 14px; }
.check-list i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 17px; }

/* ============ Stats ============ */
.stats {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 50%, #1a0e4f 0%, #09092f 55%, #0c1a3a 100%);
    padding: 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.stats__orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(70px);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.stats__orb--1 { width: 340px; height: 340px; background: rgba(91,75,255,.25); top: -80px; left: -60px; }
.stats__orb--2 { width: 260px; height: 260px; background: rgba(255,184,34,.15); bottom: -60px; right: 10%; }
.stats__orb--3 { width: 200px; height: 200px; background: rgba(16,185,129,.12); top: 30%; right: -40px; }
.stats__grid {
    /* layout via Bootstrap .row + .col-6.col-lg-3; gutter pinned to original 20px */
    --bs-gutter-x: 20px;
    --bs-gutter-y: 20px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.stat-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 40px 24px 32px;
    color: #fff;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .35s ease, border-color .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
}
.stat-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    transition: opacity .3s;
}
.stat-card--purple::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5b4bff, #9b87ff); }
.stat-card--green::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #34d399); }
.stat-card--gold::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffb822, #ffd166); }
.stat-card--blue::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #60a5fa); }
.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.22);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
}
.stat-card__icon-wrap {
    width: 58px; height: 58px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.stat-card--purple .stat-card__icon-wrap { background: rgba(91,75,255,.25); color: #9b87ff; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(91,75,255,.3); }
.stat-card--green  .stat-card__icon-wrap { background: rgba(16,185,129,.2);  color: #34d399; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(16,185,129,.25); }
.stat-card--gold   .stat-card__icon-wrap { background: rgba(255,184,34,.2);  color: #ffd166; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(255,184,34,.25); }
.stat-card--blue   .stat-card__icon-wrap { background: rgba(59,130,246,.2);  color: #60a5fa; box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(59,130,246,.25); }
.stat-card h3 {
    font-size: clamp(38px, 4vw, 54px);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    line-height: 1;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.stat-card--purple h3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #9b87ff 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.stat-card--green  h3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #34d399 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.stat-card--gold   h3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #ffd166 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.stat-card--blue   h3 { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff 0%, #60a5fa 100%); -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; }
.stat-card p { margin: 0; opacity: .8; font-weight: 600; font-size: 15px; letter-spacing: .02em; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.stat-card__line {
    display: block;
    position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 0; height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width .4s ease;
}
.stat-card--purple .stat-card__line { background: rgba(91,75,255,.6); }
.stat-card--green  .stat-card__line { background: rgba(16,185,129,.6); }
.stat-card--gold   .stat-card__line { background: rgba(255,184,34,.6); }
.stat-card--blue   .stat-card__line { background: rgba(59,130,246,.6); }
.stat-card:hover .stat-card__line { width: 60%; }

/* ============ Programs ============ */
.programs { background: var(--bg-soft); }
/* .programs__grid layout now handled by Bootstrap .row.g-4 + .col-md-6 */
.program-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 32px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(15,21,53,.07);
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
}
.program-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    transition: border-color .35s ease;
}
.program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15,21,53,.13); }
.program-card--purple:hover::after { border-color: rgba(91,75,255,.3); }
.program-card--green:hover::after  { border-color: rgba(16,185,129,.3); }
.program-card--blue:hover::after   { border-color: rgba(59,130,246,.3); }
.program-card--amber:hover::after  { border-color: rgba(245,158,11,.3); }
.program-card__header {
    margin-bottom: 22px; position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.program-card__icon {
    width: 60px; height: 60px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    color: #fff;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 25px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.program-card--purple .program-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b4bff, #8b5cf6); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(91,75,255,.35); }
.program-card--green  .program-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(16,185,129,.35); }
.program-card--blue   .program-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(59,130,246,.35); }
.program-card--amber  .program-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #d97706); box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(245,158,11,.35); }
.program-card__badge {
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 30px;
}
.program-card--purple .program-card__badge { background: #ede9ff; color: #5b4bff; }
.program-card--green  .program-card__badge { background: #d1fae5; color: #059669; }
.program-card--blue   .program-card__badge { background: #dbeafe; color: #2563eb; }
.program-card--amber  .program-card__badge { background: #fef3c7; color: #d97706; }
.program-card h3 { font-size: 22px; margin-bottom: 10px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.program-card p { font-size: 15px; color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 22px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.program-card__link {
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .01em;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    transition: gap .25s ease;
}
.program-card--purple .program-card__link { color: #5b4bff; }
.program-card--green  .program-card__link { color: #10b981; }
.program-card--blue   .program-card__link { color: #3b82f6; }
.program-card--amber  .program-card__link { color: #f59e0b; }
.program-card:hover .program-card__link { gap: 12px; }
.program-card__bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    bottom: -80px; right: -60px;
    filter: blur(50px);
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .4s ease;
}
.program-card--purple .program-card__bg-glow { background: rgba(91,75,255,.12); }
.program-card--green  .program-card__bg-glow { background: rgba(16,185,129,.12); }
.program-card--blue   .program-card__bg-glow { background: rgba(59,130,246,.12); }
.program-card--amber  .program-card__bg-glow { background: rgba(245,158,11,.12); }
.program-card:hover .program-card__bg-glow { opacity: 1; }

/* ============ Why Beacon ============ */
.why {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 0%, #0c1040 0%, #09092f 60%, #0f1535 100%);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.why__bg-mesh {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(91,75,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(91,75,255,.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.why__orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
}
.why__orb--1 { width: 400px; height: 400px; background: rgba(91,75,255,.2); top: -100px; left: -100px; }
.why__orb--2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: rgba(255,184,34,.1); bottom: -80px; right: 5%; }
.why__intro {
    max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 60px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.why__intro h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 46px); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.why__intro p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-bottom: 28px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 520px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.why__title-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb822, #ff8c42);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.eyebrow--light {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.8);
    border-bottom: none;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
}
.why__features {
    /* layout via Bootstrap .row + .col-md-6.col-lg-4; gutter pinned to original 20px */
    --bs-gutter-x: 20px;
    --bs-gutter-y: 20px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.feature {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    display: flex; gap: 18px; align-items: flex-start;
    transition: background .3s ease, transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.feature:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.feature__icon-wrap { flex-shrink: 0; }
.feature__icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 20px;
}
.feature--purple .feature__icon { background: rgba(91,75,255,.25);  color: #9b87ff; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(91,75,255,.25); }
.feature--green  .feature__icon { background: rgba(16,185,129,.2);  color: #34d399; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(16,185,129,.2); }
.feature--blue   .feature__icon { background: rgba(59,130,246,.2);  color: #60a5fa; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(59,130,246,.2); }
.feature--gold   .feature__icon { background: rgba(255,184,34,.2);  color: #ffd166; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(255,184,34,.2); }
.feature--rose   .feature__icon { background: rgba(244,63,94,.2);   color: #fb7185; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(244,63,94,.2); }
.feature--cyan   .feature__icon { background: rgba(6,182,212,.2);   color: #22d3ee; box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(6,182,212,.2); }
.feature__body {}
.feature h4 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 6px; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.feature p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ============ Testimonials ============ */
.testimonials { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.testimonial-slider {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.t-track {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(15,21,53,.1);
    padding: 52px 56px 44px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 280px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(91,75,255,.08);
}
.t-track::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5b4bff, #9b87ff, #ffb822);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}
.t-slide {
    display: none;
    animation: fadeUp .5s ease;
}
.t-slide.is-active { display: block; }
.t-slide__top {
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.t-avatar {
    width: 58px; height: 58px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 18px; font-weight: 800; color: #fff;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.t-avatar--purple { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b4bff, #8b5cf6); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(91,75,255,.4); }
.t-avatar--green  { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(16,185,129,.4); }
.t-avatar--blue   { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3b82f6, #2563eb); box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(59,130,246,.4); }
.t-stars { gap: 4px; }
.t-stars i { color: #ffb822; font-size: 17px; }
.t-quote { font-size: 40px; color: rgba(91,75,255,.15); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1; }
.t-slide p { font-size: 17px; font-style: italic; color: var(--text); margin: 0 0 24px; line-height: 1.8; }
.t-author { padding-top: 20px; border-top: 1px solid rgba(91,75,255,.08); }
.t-author h5 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 3px; color: var(--dark); }
.t-author span { color: var(--primary); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }
@keyframes fadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(10px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.t-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(91,75,255,.15);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(15,21,53,.1);
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.t-nav:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(91,75,255,.35); }
.t-prev { left: -26px; }
.t-next { right: -26px; }
.t-dots {
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}
.t-dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #d0d2e2; cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s ease;
}
.t-dot.is-active { background: var(--primary); width: 32px; border-radius: 6px; }

/* ============ CTA Band ============ */
.cta-band {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 50% 100%, #1a0e4f 0%, #09092f 50%, #0f1535 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-band__orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(90px); pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band__orb--1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: rgba(91,75,255,.22); top: -150px; left: -150px; }
.cta-band__orb--2 { width: 400px; height: 400px; background: rgba(255,184,34,.15); bottom: -120px; right: -80px; }
.cta-band__orb--3 { width: 220px; height: 220px; background: rgba(16,185,129,.1); top: 30%; left: 40%; }
.cta-band__grid-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-band__inner {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta-band__badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255,184,34,.15); color: #ffb822;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,184,34,.3);
    padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.cta-band__badge i { font-size: 10px; animation: live-pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.cta-band h2 {
    color: #fff; font-size: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
    margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.2;
}
.cta-band__accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb822, #ff8c42);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.cta-band p { margin: 0 0 36px; opacity: .8; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 520px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.cta-band__actions {
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.btn--ghost-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.btn--ghost-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    color: #fff;
}
.cta-band__trust {
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.cta-band__trust i { color: rgba(255,184,34,.7); margin-right: 5px; }
.cta-band__sep { width: 1px; height: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }

/* ============ Footer ============ */
.site-footer { background: #0b0f29; color: #c8cae0; padding-top: 70px; }
.site-footer__grid {
    /* layout via Bootstrap .row + .col-md-6.col-lg; original 1.4/1/1/1.2 ratios & 40px gap pinned */
    --bs-gutter-x: 40px;
    --bs-gutter-y: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 50px;
}
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .site-footer__grid > .footer-col:nth-child(1) { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 30.43%; }
    .site-footer__grid > .footer-col:nth-child(2) { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 21.74%; }
    .site-footer__grid > .footer-col:nth-child(3) { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 21.74%; }
    .site-footer__grid > .footer-col:nth-child(4) { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 26.09%; }
}
.footer-col h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 20px; position: relative; padding-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col h4::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: 0;
    width: 30px; height: 3px; background: var(--accent); border-radius: 3px;
}
.footer-col p { font-size: 14.5px; opacity: .85; }
.footer-list, .footer-contact {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
}
.footer-list li, .footer-contact li { margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 14.5px; }
.footer-list a { color: #c8cae0; display: inline-flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.footer-list a:hover { color: var(--accent); transform: translateX(4px); }
.footer-list i, .footer-contact i { color: var(--accent); }
.socials { gap: 12px; margin-top: 18px; }
.socials a {
    width: 38px; height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.socials a:hover { background: var(--accent); color: #1d1500; transform: translateY(-3px); }

.site-info {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    padding: 18px 0;
    font-size: 13.5px;
    text-align: center;
    opacity: .8;
}

/* ============ Scroll to top ============ */
.scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
    width: 46px; height: 46px;
    background: var(--primary);
    color: #fff !important;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
    transition: all .3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(91,75,255,.4);
    z-index: 99;
}
.scroll-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
.scroll-top:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES
   ================================================ */

/* ---- About Hero ---- */
.about-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 80% at 50% -10%, #1a0e4f 0%, #09092f 55%, #0c1535 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 100px 0 130px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}
.about-hero__orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero__orb--1 { width: 500px; height: 500px; background: rgba(91,75,255,.25); top: -150px; left: -100px; }
.about-hero__orb--2 { width: 350px; height: 350px; background: rgba(255,184,34,.15); top: -80px; right: -60px; }
.about-hero__orb--3 { width: 240px; height: 240px; background: rgba(16,185,129,.12); bottom: 0; left: 40%; }
.about-hero__mesh {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.about-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.about-hero__badge {
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255,184,34,.15); color: #ffb822;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,184,34,.3);
    padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.about-hero__badge i { font-size: 9px; animation: live-pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.about-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 66px);
    letter-spacing: -.5px;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.ab-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffd84d, #ffb822);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.about-hero__sub {
    font-size: 17px; max-width: 620px; margin: 0 auto 32px;
    opacity: .8; line-height: 1.75;
}
.about-hero__trust {
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.about-hero__trust i { color: rgba(255,184,34,.8); margin-right: 5px; }
.ah-sep { width: 1px; height: 16px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.about-hero__wave {
    position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0;
}
.about-hero__wave svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 70px; }

/* Breadcrumb */
.breadcrumb {
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06); padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.55); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.breadcrumb i.fa-chevron-right { font-size: 10px; opacity: .4; }

/* ---- Welcome Section ---- */
.ab-welcome { padding-bottom: 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; background: #fff; }
.ab-welcome__bg-orb {
    position: absolute; width: 500px; height: 500px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(91,75,255,.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    top: -100px; right: -100px; border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-welcome__grid {
    /* Bootstrap .row + .col-lg-6; original 1/1.1 ratio & 70px gap pinned */
    --bs-gutter-x: 70px;
    --bs-gutter-y: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .ab-welcome__grid > .ab-welcome__img-wrap { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 47.62%; }
    .ab-welcome__grid > .ab-welcome__content  { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 52.38%; }
}
.ab-welcome__img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 500px;
}
.ab-welcome__img-frame {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(15,21,53,.18), 0 4px 16px rgba(91,75,255,.15);
    height: 490px;
    position: relative;
}
.ab-corner {
    position: absolute; width: 24px; height: 24px; z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-corner--tl { top: 10px; left: 10px; border-top: 3px solid var(--primary); border-left: 3px solid var(--primary); border-radius: 4px 0 0 0; }
.ab-corner--tr { top: 10px; right: 10px; border-top: 3px solid var(--accent); border-right: 3px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 0 4px 0 0; }
.ab-corner--bl { bottom: 10px; left: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent); border-left: 3px solid var(--accent); border-radius: 0 0 0 4px; }
.ab-corner--br { bottom: 10px; right: 10px; border-bottom: 3px solid var(--primary); border-right: 3px solid var(--primary); border-radius: 0 0 4px 0; }
.ab-welcome__img {
    height: 100%;
}
.ab-welcome__img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
}
.ab-badge {
    position: absolute;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15,21,53,.18);
    gap: 14px;
    font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark);
    animation: float 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    border: 1px solid rgba(91,75,255,.1);
}
.ab-badge--exp {
    bottom: 30px; left: -30px;
    flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 4px;
    animation-delay: 0s;
}
.ab-badge--students {
    top: 30px; right: -30px;
    animation-delay: 1.2s;
    font-size: 13px; gap: 12px;
}
.ab-badge--students em { font-style: normal; color: var(--muted); font-size: 12px; font-weight: 500; }
.ab-badge__icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #8b5cf6);
    color: #fff; font-size: 18px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(91,75,255,.35);
}
.ab-badge__num {
    font-size: 40px; font-weight: 800;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #8b5cf6);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    line-height: 1;
}
.ab-badge__num sup { font-size: 18px; }
.ab-badge__txt { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }

/* Content */
.ab-welcome__content h2 { font-size: clamp(26px, 3vw, 40px); line-height: 1.2; }
.ab-title-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #8b5cf6);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ab-welcome__content p { color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.75; }
.ab-checklist {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0 30px;
    /* Bootstrap .row + .col-md-6; original 20px/13px gaps pinned */
    --bs-gutter-x: 20px; --bs-gutter-y: 13px;
}
.ab-checklist li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark);
}
.ab-checklist i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.ab-welcome__btns { gap: 14px; margin-top: 6px; }
.btn--outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--primary);
    border: 2px solid var(--primary);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }

/* ---- Stats Strip ---- */
.ab-stats {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 50% 50%, #1a0e4f 0%, #09092f 60%, #0c1535 100%);
    padding: 60px 0;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-stats__orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(70px); pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-stats__orb--1 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: rgba(91,75,255,.2); top: -80px; left: -60px; }
.ab-stats__orb--2 { width: 250px; height: 250px; background: rgba(255,184,34,.12); bottom: -60px; right: 10%; }
.ab-stats__grid {
    /* Bootstrap .row + .col-6.col-lg-3; gutter pinned to 20px */
    --bs-gutter-x: 20px; --bs-gutter-y: 20px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-stat-item {
    gap: 18px;
    color: #fff; padding: 24px 20px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    transition: transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-stat-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
}
.ab-stat-item--purple::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5b4bff, #9b87ff); }
.ab-stat-item--green::before  { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #34d399); }
.ab-stat-item--gold::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffb822, #ffd166); }
.ab-stat-item--blue::before   { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #3b82f6, #60a5fa); }
.ab-stat-item:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.ab-stat-item__icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 22px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ab-stat-item--purple .ab-stat-item__icon { background: rgba(91,75,255,.25); color: #9b87ff; }
.ab-stat-item--green  .ab-stat-item__icon { background: rgba(16,185,129,.2); color: #34d399; }
.ab-stat-item--gold   .ab-stat-item__icon { background: rgba(255,184,34,.2); color: #ffd166; }
.ab-stat-item--blue   .ab-stat-item__icon { background: rgba(59,130,246,.2); color: #60a5fa; }
.ab-stat-item div { gap: 2px; }
.ab-stat-item strong {
    font-size: 30px; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
}
.ab-stat-item--purple strong { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#9b87ff); -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
.ab-stat-item--green  strong { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#34d399); -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
.ab-stat-item--gold   strong { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#ffd166); -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
.ab-stat-item--blue   strong { background: linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,#60a5fa); -webkit-background-clip:text; -webkit-text-fill-color:transparent; }
.ab-stat-item strong span { font-size: 20px; }
.ab-stat-item > div > span { font-size: 12.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-weight: 500; }

/* ---- Mission & Vision ---- */
.ab-mv { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-mv__grid { --bs-gutter-x: 28px; --bs-gutter-y: 28px; }
.ab-mv-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(15,21,53,.08);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
    position: relative;
}
.ab-mv-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(15,21,53,.14); }
.ab-mv-card__top-bar {
    height: 4px; width: 100%; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ab-mv-card--mission .ab-mv-card__top-bar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5b4bff, #9b87ff); }
.ab-mv-card--vision  .ab-mv-card__top-bar { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b, #ef4444); }
.ab-mv-card__body { }
.ab-mv-card__icon {
    width: 64px; height: 64px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 28px; color: #fff;
    margin: 32px 32px 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ab-mv-card--mission .ab-mv-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #5b4bff, #8b5cf6); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(91,75,255,.35); }
.ab-mv-card--vision  .ab-mv-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b, #ef4444); box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(245,158,11,.35); }
.ab-mv-card__content { padding: 20px 32px 28px; flex: 1; }
.ab-mv-card__content h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ab-mv-card__content p { color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 18px; line-height: 1.7; }
.ab-mv-list {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0;
    display: grid; gap: 10px;
}
.ab-mv-list li {
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark);
}
.ab-mv-list li i {
    width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid; place-items: center; font-size: 11px;
    color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ab-mv-card--mission .ab-mv-list li i { background: var(--primary); }
.ab-mv-card--vision  .ab-mv-list li i { background: #f59e0b; }
.ab-mv-card__img {
    height: 210px; overflow: hidden; margin-top: auto;
    position: relative;
}
.ab-mv-card__img::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #fff, transparent); z-index: 1;
}
.ab-mv-card__img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}
.ab-mv-card:hover .ab-mv-card__img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.ab-mv-card__glow {
    position: absolute; width: 200px; height: 200px; border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(60px); pointer-events: none; bottom: -60px; right: -40px; opacity: .6;
}
.ab-mv-card--mission .ab-mv-card__glow { background: rgba(91,75,255,.12); }
.ab-mv-card--vision  .ab-mv-card__glow { background: rgba(245,158,11,.12); }

/* ---- Core Values ---- */
.ab-values {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 50% 0%, #1a0e4f 0%, #09092f 55%, #0c1535 100%);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-values__mesh {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 48px 48px; pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-values__orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-values__orb--1 { width: 400px; height: 400px; background: rgba(91,75,255,.2); top: -100px; left: -80px; }
.ab-values__orb--2 { width: 300px; height: 300px; background: rgba(255,184,34,.1); bottom: -80px; right: -50px; }
.ab-values__accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb822, #ff8c42);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ab-values__grid {
    /* Bootstrap .row + .col-md-6.col-lg-4; gutter pinned to 20px */
    --bs-gutter-x: 20px; --bs-gutter-y: 20px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ab-val-card {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    gap: 18px;
    transition: background .3s ease, transform .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-val-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--ic, var(--primary)), transparent);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease;
}
.ab-val-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.09);
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
}
.ab-val-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }
.ab-val-card__icon {
    width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: 14px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--primary)) 20%, transparent);
    color: var(--ic, var(--primary));
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--primary)) 25%, transparent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform .3s ease;
}
.ab-val-card:hover .ab-val-card__icon { transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.08); }
.ab-val-card__body {}
.ab-val-card h4 { font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 8px; color: #fff; font-weight: 700; }
.ab-val-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ---- Campus ---- */
.ab-campus { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.ab-campus__grid {
    /* Bootstrap .row + .col-lg; original 1.3/1 ratio & 40px gap pinned */
    --bs-gutter-x: 40px; --bs-gutter-y: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .ab-campus__grid > .ab-campus__map  { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 56.52%; }
    .ab-campus__grid > .ab-campus__info { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 43.48%; }
}
.ab-campus__map {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 420px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
}
.ab-campus__map-frame {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 1; pointer-events: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(91,75,255,.15);
}
.ab-campus__info {
    gap: 14px;
}
.ab-info-card {
    gap: 16px;
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 20px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(15,21,53,.07);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.ab-info-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; left: 0; top: 20%; bottom: 20%;
    width: 3px; border-radius: 0 3px 3px 0;
    background: var(--ic, var(--primary));
}
.ab-info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(15,21,53,.12); }
.ab-info-icon {
    width: 46px; height: 46px; flex-shrink: 0;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--primary)) 10%, transparent);
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--ic, var(--primary));
    font-size: 18px;
}
.ab-info-card h5 { font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .04em; }
.ab-info-card p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.6; }
.ab-info-card a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.ab-info-card a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* ---- CTA Band ---- */
.ab-cta-band {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 50% 100%, #1a0e4f 0%, #09092f 50%, #0f1535 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}
.ab-cta-band__orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-cta-band__orb--1 { width: 450px; height: 450px; background: rgba(91,75,255,.2); top: -130px; left: -100px; }
.ab-cta-band__orb--2 { width: 350px; height: 350px; background: rgba(255,184,34,.14); bottom: -100px; right: -60px; }
.ab-cta-band__mesh {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px; pointer-events: none;
}
.ab-cta-band__inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    max-width: 680px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.ab-cta-badge {
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255,184,34,.15); color: #ffb822;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,184,34,.3);
    padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.ab-cta-badge i { font-size: 9px; animation: live-pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.ab-cta-band h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(26px, 3.5vw, 44px); margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.2; }
.ab-cta-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb822, #ff8c42);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.ab-cta-band p { margin: 0 0 36px; opacity: .78; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.8; }
.ab-cta-band__btns { gap: 14px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.btn--outline-light {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.btn--outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.1); color: #fff; border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.ab-cta-trust {
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.55);
}
.ab-cta-trust i { color: rgba(255,184,34,.7); margin-right: 5px; }
.ab-cta-sep { width: 1px; height: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); }

/* ============ Responsive ============ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .ab-welcome__grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .ab-welcome__img-wrap { min-height: 380px; }
    .ab-welcome__img-frame { height: 380px; }
    .ab-stats__grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 50%; max-width: 50%; }
    .ab-mv__grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .ab-values__grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 50%; max-width: 50%; }
    .ab-campus__grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .ab-campus__map { height: 320px; }
    .hero__pill-wrap{justify-content: center;}
    .hero h1{text-align: center;}
    .hero__features{justify-content: center;}
    .hero-cta-wrap{justify-content: center;}
    .hero__stats-row{justify-content: center;}

}
/* @media (min-width: 1024px) {
    
} */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-hero { padding: 70px 0 100px; }
    .about-hero__trust { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .ah-sep { display: none; }
    .ab-welcome__img-wrap { min-height: 300px; }
    .ab-welcome__img-frame { height: 300px; }
    .ab-badge--exp { left: 10px; bottom: 10px; }
    .ab-badge--students { right: 10px; top: 10px; }
    .ab-checklist > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .ab-stats__grid { --bs-gutter-x: 14px; --bs-gutter-y: 14px; }
    .ab-stat-item { padding: 16px; }
    .ab-stat-item strong { font-size: 24px; }
    .ab-values__grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .ab-cta-band { padding: 70px 0; }
    .ab-cta-trust { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .ab-cta-sep { width: 30px; height: 1px; }
    .ab-mv-card__icon { margin: 24px 24px 0; }
    .ab-mv-card__content { padding: 16px 24px 24px; }
    .ab-corner { display: none; }
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-menu-enroll{
        display: none;
    }
}
/* ================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE STYLES
   ================================================ */

/* ---- Contact Hero ---- */
.ct-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1535 0%, #1a1060 40%, #3d2fe0 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 90px 0 110px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}
.ct-hero__shapes { position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none; }
.ct-shape {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
}
.ct-shape--1 { width: 340px; height: 340px; top: -120px; right: -80px; }
.ct-shape--2 { width: 200px; height: 200px; bottom: -80px; left: 5%; background: rgba(255,184,34,.08); }
.ct-shape--3 { width: 120px; height: 120px; top: 40%; left: 15%; background: rgba(91,75,255,.15); }
.ct-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ct-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 62px); margin: 20px 0 16px; letter-spacing: -.5px; }
.ct-hero p { font-size: 17px; max-width: 600px; margin: 0 auto; opacity: .85; line-height: 1.7; }
.ct-hero__wave { position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; }
.ct-hero__wave svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 60px; }

/* ---- Quick Info Bar ---- */
.ct-quick-bar {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    padding: 36px 0 50px;
}
.ct-quick-bar__grid {
    /* Bootstrap .row + .col-6.col-lg-3; gutter pinned to 18px */
    --bs-gutter-x: 18px; --bs-gutter-y: 18px;
}
.ct-quick-card {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: row !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 14px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 20px 18px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
    min-width: 0;
}
.ct-quick-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.ct-quick-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    min-width: 48px;
    max-width: 48px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    flex-grow: 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--qc, var(--primary)) 12%, transparent);
    color: var(--qc, var(--primary));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 20px;
    align-self: center;
}
.ct-quick-card > div {
    gap: 4px;
    min-width: 0; flex: 1;
}
.ct-quick-card strong {
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--dark);
    white-space: normal;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.ct-quick-card span {
    font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted);
    word-break: break-word; line-height: 1.4;
}
.ct-quick-card a {
    color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 12.5px; word-break: break-all;
}
.ct-quick-card a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* ---- Main Contact Grid ---- */
.ct-main { background: var(--bg-soft); padding-top: 10px; }
.ct-main__grid {
    /* Bootstrap .row + .col-lg; original 1/1.5 ratio & 40px gap pinned */
    --bs-gutter-x: 40px; --bs-gutter-y: 40px;
    align-items: start;
}
@media (min-width: 1101px) {
    .ct-main__grid > .ct-info-panel { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 40%; }
    .ct-main__grid > .ct-form-wrap  { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 60%; }
}

/* Info Panel */
.ct-info-panel {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #0f1535 0%, #1e1080 60%, #3d2fe0 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 44px 36px;
    color: #fff;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ct-info-deco {
    position: absolute;
    width: 260px; height: 260px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.04);
    bottom: -80px; right: -80px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.ct-info-panel__top .eyebrow { color: var(--accent); border-color: rgba(255,184,34,.25); }
.ct-info-panel__top h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(22px, 2.5vw, 28px); margin: 12px 0 14px; }
.ct-info-panel__top p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); font-size: 15px; margin: 0 0 32px; line-height: 1.7; }

.ct-info-list {
    list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0 0 32px;
    gap: 22px;
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.ct-info-list li { gap: 16px; }
.ct-info-icon {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 17px; color: var(--accent);
}
.ct-info-list strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 3px; }
.ct-info-list span { font-size: 13.5px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); line-height: 1.5; }
.ct-info-list a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-weight: 600; }
.ct-info-list a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Social */
.ct-social { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.ct-social strong { display: block; color: #fff; font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.ct-social__links { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.ct-social__links a {
    width: 40px; height: 40px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    color: #fff;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.ct-social__links a:hover {
    background: var(--sc, var(--primary));
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ---- Form Wrap ---- */
.ct-form-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 44px 40px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.ct-form-header { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.ct-form-header h3 { font-size: 26px; margin: 10px 0 0; }

.ct-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.ct-form__row { --bs-gutter-x: 20px; --bs-gutter-y: 20px; }
.ct-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.ct-field label { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.req { color: #ef4444; margin-left: 2px; }

.ct-input-wrap {
    position: relative;
}
.ct-input-wrap > i {
    position: absolute; left: 16px;
    color: var(--muted); font-size: 15px;
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
    transition: color .25s ease;
}
.ct-input-wrap input,
.ct-input-wrap select,
.ct-input-wrap textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 13px 16px 13px 44px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-family: inherit;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    transition: border-color .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease;
    outline: none;
    appearance: none;
}
.ct-input-wrap select { cursor: pointer; }
.ct-input-wrap--area { align-items: flex-start; }
.ct-input-wrap--area > i { top: 15px; }
.ct-input-wrap textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 140px; }

.ct-input-wrap input:focus,
.ct-input-wrap select:focus,
.ct-input-wrap textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(91,75,255,.1);
}
.ct-input-wrap:focus-within > i { color: var(--primary); }

/* Submit button */
.ct-submit {
    align-self: flex-start;
    min-width: 200px;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 16px;
    gap: 10px;
}
.ct-submit:hover i { transform: translateX(4px); transition: transform .25s ease; }

/* Alert */
.ct-alert {
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 14.5px; font-weight: 600;
    gap: 10px;
}
.ct-alert--error { background: #fef2f2; color: #ef4444; border: 1px solid #fecaca; }
.ct-alert i { flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Success State */
.ct-success {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}
.ct-success__icon {
    width: 80px; height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
    color: #fff; font-size: 34px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(16,185,129,.3);
}
.ct-success h3 { font-size: 26px; color: var(--dark); }
.ct-success p { color: var(--muted); margin: 10px 0 28px; }

/* ---- Map Section ---- */
.ct-map-section { background: #fff; padding-top: 80px; }
.ct-map-wrap {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.ct-map-wrap iframe { display: block; }
.ct-map-btn {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px; right: 24px;
    z-index: 2;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg) !important;
}

/* ============ Responsive ============ */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ct-quick-bar__grid { --bs-gutter-x: 14px; --bs-gutter-y: 14px; }
    .ct-quick-bar__grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 50%; max-width: 50%; }
    .ct-main__grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ct-form-wrap { padding: 28px 22px; }
    .ct-info-panel { padding: 30px 24px; }
    .ct-form__row > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .ct-submit { width: 100%; }
    .ct-quick-bar__grid { --bs-gutter-x: 12px; --bs-gutter-y: 12px; }
    .ct-quick-bar { padding: 24px 0 36px; }
    .ct-map-btn { position: static; display: block; margin: 20px auto; }
    .ct-map-wrap { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: visible; }
    .ct-map-wrap iframe { border-radius: var(--radius); }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .ct-quick-bar__grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .ct-quick-card { padding: 16px 14px; gap: 12px; }
    .hero__visual{ width: 81% !important;margin: 0 auto;}
    .about__media{ width: 75%;}
}

/* ================================================
   LATEST BLOGS PAGE STYLES
   ================================================ */

/* ---- Blog Hero ---- */
.bl-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 80% at 50% -10%, #1a0e4f 0%, #09092f 55%, #0c1535 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 100px 0 130px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}
.bl-hero__orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none;
}
.bl-hero__orb--1 { width: 480px; height: 480px; background: rgba(91,75,255,.22); top: -140px; left: -80px; }
.bl-hero__orb--2 { width: 340px; height: 340px; background: rgba(255,184,34,.14); top: -60px; right: -60px; }
.bl-hero__orb--3 { width: 220px; height: 220px; background: rgba(16,185,129,.1); bottom: 20px; left: 45%; }
.bl-hero__mesh {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px; pointer-events: none;
}
.bl-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.bl-hero__badge {
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,184,34,.15); color: #ffb822;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,184,34,.3);
    padding: 7px 20px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.bl-hero__badge i { font-size: 9px; animation: live-pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.bl-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 66px); margin: 0 0 18px; letter-spacing: -.5px; line-height: 1.1; }
.bl-hero p { font-size: 17px; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 28px; opacity: .8; line-height: 1.75; }
.bl-hero__trust {
    gap: 20px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.bl-hero__trust i { color: rgba(255,184,34,.8); margin-right: 5px; }
.bl-hero__sep { width: 1px; height: 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,.2); }
.bl-hero__wave { position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; }
.bl-hero__wave svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 70px; }

/* ---- Featured Post ---- */
.bl-featured { background: var(--bg-soft); padding: 60px 0 0; }
.bl-featured__inner {
    /* Bootstrap .row.g-0 + .col-lg; original 1.2/1 ratio pinned, no gap */
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 48px rgba(15,21,53,.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative;
}
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
    .bl-featured__inner > .bl-featured__img     { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 54.55%; }
    .bl-featured__inner > .bl-featured__content { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 45.45%; }
}
.bl-featured__inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5b4bff, #9b87ff, #ffb822);
    z-index: 2;
}
.bl-featured__img {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 420px;
}
.bl-featured__img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; display: block;
    transition: transform .6s ease;
}
.bl-featured__inner:hover .bl-featured__img img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.bl-featured__noimg {
    width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 420px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 80px; color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
}
.bl-featured__overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 50%, rgba(255,255,255,.08) 100%);
}
.bl-featured__img-badge {
    position: absolute; top: 18px; left: 18px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb822, #ff8c42);
    color: #1d1500; font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
    padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255,184,34,.4);
    z-index: 2;
}
.bl-featured__content {
    padding: 44px 40px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center;
}
.bl-featured__meta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bl-feat-label {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--primary-dark));
    color: #fff;
    padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .04em;
}
.bl-tag {
    background: var(--primary-soft); color: var(--primary);
    padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.bl-tag:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }
.bl-featured__content h2 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 30px); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.3; }
.bl-featured__content h2 a { color: var(--dark); transition: color .2s; }
.bl-featured__content h2 a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.bl-featured__content > p { color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.75; flex: 1; }
.bl-featured__divider {
    height: 1px; background: var(--border); margin: 24px 0;
}
.bl-featured__bottom {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bl-post-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
.bl-author-avatar {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #8b5cf6);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: #fff; font-size: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(91,75,255,.35);
}
.bl-post-author strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark); font-weight: 700; }
.bl-post-author span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }

/* ---- Filter Bar ---- */
.bl-section { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.bl-filter-bar {
    display: flex; align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 14px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(15,21,53,.07);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.bl-filter-cats { display: flex; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.bl-filter-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--muted);
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    border: 1.5px solid transparent;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.bl-filter-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-soft); color: var(--primary); border-color: rgba(91,75,255,.15); }
.bl-filter-btn.is-active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #8b5cf6);
    color: #fff; border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(91,75,255,.3);
}
.bl-filter-btn.is-active .bl-filter-count { background: rgba(255,255,255,.25); }
.bl-filter-count {
    background: rgba(91,75,255,.12); color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 7px; border-radius: 999px; line-height: 1.4;
}
.bl-results-count {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--muted);
    white-space: nowrap; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    background: var(--bg-soft); padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.bl-results-count i { color: var(--primary); }

/* ---- Blog Card Grid ---- */
.bl-grid {
    /* Bootstrap .row.g-4 + .col-md-6.col-lg-4; g-4 = 24px exact */
}
.bl-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(15,21,53,.07);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease, border-color .35s ease;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    animation: blCardIn .5s ease both;
    position: relative;
}
.bl-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}
.bl-card:nth-child(3n+1)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #5b4bff, #9b87ff); }
.bl-card:nth-child(3n+2)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #10b981, #34d399); }
.bl-card:nth-child(3n+3)::before { background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b, #ffd166); }
@keyframes blCardIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.bl-card:hover { transform: translateY(-10px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15,21,53,.12); border-color: rgba(91,75,255,.12); }
.bl-card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.bl-card__img-link { position: relative; display: block; overflow: hidden; }
.bl-card__img { height: 215px; overflow: hidden; }
.bl-card__img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; transition: transform .55s ease; display: block;
}
.bl-card:hover .bl-card__img img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.bl-card__img-link::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(15,21,53,.3) 0%, transparent 50%);
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .35s ease;
}
.bl-card:hover .bl-card__img-link::after { opacity: 1; }
.bl-card__noimg {
    height: 215px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ede9ff 0%, #ddd8ff 100%);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 48px; color: var(--primary); opacity: .5;
}
.bl-card__cat {
    position: absolute; top: 12px; left: 12px;
    background: rgba(15,21,53,.75); backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 10.5px; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
    z-index: 2;
}
.bl-card__body {
    padding: 22px 24px 24px;
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex: 1;
}
.bl-card__meta {
    display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600;
}
.bl-card__meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.bl-card__meta i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 11px; }
.bl-card__body h3 { font-size: 17px; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4; }
.bl-card__body h3 a { color: var(--dark); transition: color .2s; }
.bl-card__body h3 a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.bl-card__body > p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; flex: 1; }
.bl-card__footer {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px; padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: auto;
}
.bl-mini-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.bl-mini-avatar {
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #8b5cf6);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: #fff; font-size: 12px; flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(91,75,255,.3);
}
.bl-mini-author span { font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.bl-read-more {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    font-size: 12.5px; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary);
    white-space: nowrap; transition: gap .25s ease;
}
.bl-read-more:hover { gap: 10px; color: var(--primary-dark); }
.bl-read-more i { font-size: 11px; transition: transform .25s ease; }
.bl-read-more:hover i { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* ---- Pagination ---- */
.bl-pagination {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px; margin-top: 60px; flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.bl-page-nums { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.bl-page-num {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark);
    transition: all .25s ease; text-decoration: none;
}
.bl-page-num:hover { background: var(--primary-soft); color: var(--primary); border-color: rgba(91,75,255,.2); }
.bl-page-num.is-current {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), #8b5cf6);
    border-color: transparent; color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(91,75,255,.35);
}
.bl-page-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 11px 22px; border-radius: 12px;
    background: #fff; border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark);
    transition: all .25s ease; text-decoration: none;
}
.bl-page-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); border-color: var(--primary); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(91,75,255,.3); }

/* ---- Empty State ---- */
.bl-empty { text-align: center; padding: 80px 20px; }
.bl-empty__icon {
    width: 84px; height: 84px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-soft), #ddd8ff);
    border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--primary); font-size: 34px;
    margin: 0 auto 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(91,75,255,.06);
}
.bl-empty h3 { font-size: 24px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.bl-empty p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 28px; }

/* ---- Subscribe / CTA ---- */
.bl-subscribe {
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 50% 100%, #1a0e4f 0%, #09092f 50%, #0f1535 100%);
    padding: 100px 0;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
    color: #fff;
}
.bl-subscribe__orb {
    position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(90px); pointer-events: none;
}
.bl-subscribe__orb--1 { width: 450px; height: 450px; background: rgba(91,75,255,.2); top: -130px; left: -100px; }
.bl-subscribe__orb--2 { width: 350px; height: 350px; background: rgba(255,184,34,.13); bottom: -100px; right: -60px; }
.bl-subscribe__mesh {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.025) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px; pointer-events: none;
}
.bl-subscribe__inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    max-width: 640px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.bl-subscribe__badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: .08em; text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(255,184,34,.15); color: #ffb822;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,184,34,.3);
    padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 30px; margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.bl-subscribe__badge i { font-size: 9px; animation: live-pulse 1.5s ease-in-out infinite; }
.bl-subscribe h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 42px); margin: 0 0 14px; line-height: 1.2; }
.bl-subscribe__accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffb822, #ff8c42);
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.bl-subscribe p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin: 0 0 36px; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; }
.bl-subscribe__btns { gap: 14px; }

/* ============ Responsive ============ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .bl-featured__inner > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .bl-featured__img { min-height: 300px; }
    .bl-grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 50%; max-width: 50%; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bl-hero { padding: 70px 0 100px; }
    .bl-hero__trust { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .bl-hero__sep { display: none; }
    .bl-grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .bl-filter-bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .bl-featured__content { padding: 28px 24px; }
    .bl-featured__bottom { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
    .bl-subscribe { padding: 70px 0; }
    .bl-subscribe__btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .bl-page-nums { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .socials.d-flex.align-items-center.gap-2{justify-content: center;}
    .footer-col.col-12.col-md-6.col-lg{text-align: center;}
    .footer-col h4::after{    left: 47% !important;}
}

/* ================================================
   HOME PAGE — CONTACT + LOCATION SECTION
   ================================================ */

.hp-contact { background: var(--bg-soft); }

/* Main Grid */
.hp-contact__grid {
    /* layout via Bootstrap .row + .col-lg-6; gutter pinned to original 36px */
    --bs-gutter-x: 36px;
    --bs-gutter-y: 36px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ---- Left: Info Cards + Map ---- */
.hp-contact__left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }

.hp-info-cards { --bs-gutter-x: 14px; --bs-gutter-y: 14px; }
.hp-info-card {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 44px 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 18px 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.hp-info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.hp-info-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--ic, var(--primary)) 12%, transparent);
    color: var(--ic, var(--primary));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 18px;
    margin: auto;
}
.hp-info-card > div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 3px; min-width: 0; }
.hp-info-card strong { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }
.hp-info-card span { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.4; }
.hp-info-card a { color: var(--primary); font-weight: 600; }
.hp-info-card a:hover { color: var(--primary-dark); }

/* Map */
.hp-map {
    position: relative;
    height: 280px; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.hp-map iframe { display: block; width: 100%; height: 100%; }
.hp-map-btn {
    position: absolute; bottom: 16px; right: 16px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
    padding: 9px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transition: all .25s ease; text-decoration: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
.hp-map-btn:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---- Right: Form ---- */
.hp-form-wrap {
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 36px 32px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.hp-form-header { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.hp-form-header h3 { font-size: 22px; margin: 8px 0 0; }

.hp-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.hp-form__row { --bs-gutter-x: 14px; --bs-gutter-y: 14px; }
.hp-form__field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.hp-form__field label { font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }

.hp-input-wrap { position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.hp-input-wrap > i {
    position: absolute; left: 14px;
    color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px;
    pointer-events: none; z-index: 1;
    transition: color .25s ease;
}
.hp-input-wrap input,
.hp-input-wrap textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 12px 14px 12px 40px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: inherit; font-size: 14.5px;
    color: var(--dark); background: var(--bg-soft);
    outline: none; transition: border-color .25s, box-shadow .25s, background .25s;
}
.hp-input-wrap--area { align-items: flex-start; }
.hp-input-wrap--area > i { top: 13px; }
.hp-input-wrap textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.hp-input-wrap input:focus,
.hp-input-wrap textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary); background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(91,75,255,.1);
}
.hp-input-wrap:focus-within > i { color: var(--primary); }

/* Alert */
.hp-form-alert {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: #fef2f2; border: 1px solid #fecaca;
    color: #ef4444; border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600;
}

/* Success */
.hp-form-success {
    text-align: center; padding: 30px 10px;
}
.hp-success-icon {
    width: 68px; height: 68px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
    color: #fff; font-size: 28px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(16,185,129,.3);
}
.hp-form-success h4 { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.hp-form-success p { color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hp-contact__grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .hp-map { height: 240px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .hp-info-cards > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .hp-form__row > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .hp-form-wrap { padding: 24px 18px; }
}

/* ================================================
   ENROLL NOW MODAL
   ================================================ */

/* Overlay */
.enrl-overlay {
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 14, 40, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;
    opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity .3s ease, visibility .3s ease;
}
.enrl-overlay.is-open {
    opacity: 1; visibility: visible;
}

/* Modal Box */
.enrl-modal {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    width: 100%; max-width: 620px;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding: 32px 36px 36px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(10,14,40,.35);
    transform: translateY(30px) scale(.97);
    transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34,1.56,.64,1);
}
.enrl-overlay.is-open .enrl-modal {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

/* Scrollbar style */
.enrl-modal::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 6px; }
.enrl-modal::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.enrl-modal::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--primary-soft); border-radius: 4px; }

/* Close button */
.enrl-close {
    position: absolute; top: 16px; right: 18px;
    width: 34px; height: 34px;
    background: var(--bg-soft); border: none;
    border-radius: 8px; font-size: 20px;
    color: var(--muted); cursor: pointer;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    transition: all .2s ease; line-height: 1;
}
.enrl-close:hover { background: #fde8e8; color: #ef4444; }

/* Header */
.enrl-header {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 18px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.enrl-logo img,
.enrl-logo .custom-logo { width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; }
.enrl-logo-icon {
    width: 70px; height: 70px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, #6f5dff, #1e1080);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: #fff; font-size: 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(91,75,255,.35);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.enrl-header-text h2 {
    font-size: 22px; color: var(--dark);
    font-family: 'Dancing Script', cursive;
    margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.2;
}
.enrl-header-text h2 span { color: var(--primary); }
.enrl-header-text p {
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--muted);
    margin: 0; font-style: italic;
}
.enrl-divider {
    height: 1px; background: var(--border);
    margin: 16px 0 24px;
}

/* Form */
.enrl-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; }
.enrl-row { --bs-gutter-x: 14px; --bs-gutter-y: 14px; }
.enrl-field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.enrl-field label {
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark);
}
.enrl-field input,
.enrl-field select,
.enrl-field textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--dark); background: var(--bg-soft);
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color .25s ease, background .25s ease;
    appearance: none;
}
.enrl-field input:focus,
.enrl-field select:focus,
.enrl-field textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary);
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(91,75,255,.1);
}
.enrl-field textarea { resize: none; }
.enrl-field select { cursor: pointer; }

/* File upload */
.enrl-file-wrap { position: relative; }
.enrl-file-wrap input[type="file"] {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    opacity: 0; cursor: pointer; z-index: 2;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
}
.enrl-file-label {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    padding: 11px 16px;
    border: 2px dashed var(--border);
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    cursor: pointer; font-size: 14px;
    color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.enrl-file-wrap:hover .enrl-file-label,
.enrl-file-wrap input:focus ~ .enrl-file-label {
    border-color: var(--primary); color: var(--primary); background: var(--primary-soft);
}
.enrl-file-label i { font-size: 18px; }

/* Error */
.enrl-error {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: #fef2f2; border: 1px solid #fecaca;
    color: #ef4444; border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 14px; font-size: 13.5px; font-weight: 600;
}

/* Submit */
.enrl-submit {
    width: 100%; padding: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: #fff; border: none; border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 10px;
    transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(91,75,255,.35);
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.enrl-submit:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(91,75,255,.45); }
.enrl-submit:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Success state */
.enrl-success {
    text-align: center; padding: 20px 10px 10px;
}
.enrl-success-icon {
    width: 76px; height: 76px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b981, #059669);
    color: #fff; font-size: 32px;
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(16,185,129,.3);
}
.enrl-success h3 { font-size: 22px; color: var(--dark); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.enrl-success p { color: var(--muted); margin-bottom: 24px; }

/* Open button */
.enrl-open-btn { cursor: pointer; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 520px) {
    .enrl-modal { padding: 24px 20px 28px; }
    .enrl-row > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .enrl-header { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
}

/* ================================================
   SINGLE POST PAGE STYLES
   ================================================ */

/* ---- Post Hero ---- */
.sp-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 480px;
    display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
    padding-bottom: 70px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sp-hero__bg {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    transition: transform 8s ease;
}
.sp-hero:hover .sp-hero__bg { transform: scale(1.03); }
.sp-hero__overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        to bottom,
        rgba(15,21,53,.55) 0%,
        rgba(15,21,53,.75) 60%,
        rgba(10,14,40,.92) 100%
    );
}
.sp-hero__gradient {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f1535 0%, #1e1080 50%, #3d2fe0 100%);
}
.sp-hero__inner {
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
}
.sp-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(26px, 3.8vw, 48px);
    line-height: 1.18; letter-spacing: -.3px;
    margin: 16px 0 24px;
    max-width: 820px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.4);
}
.sp-hero__wave { position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; }
.sp-hero__wave svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 50px; }

/* Breadcrumb light variant */
.breadcrumb--light,
.breadcrumb--light a,
.breadcrumb--light span { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); }
.breadcrumb--light a:hover { color: var(--accent); }

/* Category badge */
.sp-cat-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    background: var(--accent);
    color: #1d1500; font-weight: 800; font-size: 12px;
    padding: 5px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
    letter-spacing: .3px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.sp-cat-badge:hover { background: var(--accent-dark); color: #1d1500; }

/* Hero Meta Row */
.sp-hero__meta {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sp-meta-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; color: #fff;
}
.sp-meta-avatar {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    font-size: 16px; color: var(--accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sp-meta-icon { font-size: 18px; color: var(--accent); }
.sp-meta-label {
    display: block; font-size: 11px; opacity: .7; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;
}
.sp-meta-item strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: #fff; }
.sp-meta-divider {
    width: 1px; height: 36px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
}

/* ---- Body Grid ---- */
.sp-body { background: var(--bg-soft); padding: 60px 0 80px; }
.sp-body__grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 340px;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: start;
}

/* ---- Article ---- */
.sp-article { min-width: 0; }
.sp-featured-img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    max-height: 460px;
}
.sp-featured-img img {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover; display: block;
}

/* Content Typography */
.sp-content {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 44px 48px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: var(--text);
}
.sp-content h2, .sp-content h3, .sp-content h4 { color: var(--dark); margin: 1.6em 0 .6em; line-height: 1.3; }
.sp-content h2 { font-size: clamp(20px, 2.2vw, 26px); }
.sp-content h3 { font-size: clamp(18px, 1.8vw, 22px); }
.sp-content p { margin-bottom: 1.4em; }
.sp-content a { color: var(--primary); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 3px; }
.sp-content ul, .sp-content ol { padding-left: 24px; margin-bottom: 1.4em; }
.sp-content li { margin-bottom: .6em; }
.sp-content blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
    background: var(--primary-soft);
    padding: 20px 24px; margin: 28px 0;
    border-radius: 0 12px 12px 0;
    font-style: italic; font-size: 18px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}
.sp-content img {
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    max-width: 100%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    margin: 20px 0;
}

/* Tags */
.sp-tags {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
    flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 28px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sp-tags > span { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark); display: flex; gap: 6px; align-items: center; }
.sp-tags > span i { color: var(--primary); }
.sp-tag {
    background: var(--bg-soft);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    color: var(--text);
    padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.sp-tag:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; border-color: var(--primary); }

/* Share */
.sp-share {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sp-share > span { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark); display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: center; }
.sp-share > span i { color: var(--primary); }
.sp-share__links { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.sp-share-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
    transition: all .25s ease; text-decoration: none;
}
.sp-share-btn--fb { background: #e7f0fd; color: #1877f2; }
.sp-share-btn--fb:hover { background: #1877f2; color: #fff; }
.sp-share-btn--wa { background: #e6f9ee; color: #25d366; }
.sp-share-btn--wa:hover { background: #25d366; color: #fff; }
.sp-share-btn--tw { background: #f0f0f0; color: #111; }
.sp-share-btn--tw:hover { background: #111; color: #fff; }

/* Post Navigation */
.sp-nav {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px; margin-top: 28px;
}
.sp-nav-btn {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    background: #fff; border: 2px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 18px 20px;
    transition: all .3s ease; text-decoration: none;
    flex: 1;
}
.sp-nav-btn:hover { border-color: var(--primary); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.sp-nav-btn--next { justify-content: flex-end; text-align: right; }
.sp-nav-btn > i { font-size: 20px; color: var(--primary); flex-shrink: 0; }
.sp-nav-btn span { display: block; font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; }
.sp-nav-btn strong { display: block; font-size: 14px; color: var(--dark); margin-top: 3px; line-height: 1.3; }

/* Author Box */
.sp-author-box {
    display: flex; gap: 22px; align-items: flex-start;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f0edff 0%, #ece9ff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(91,75,255,.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 28px 30px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}
.sp-author-avatar { flex-shrink: 0; }
.sp-author-avatar .sp-avatar-img,
.sp-author-avatar img {
    width: 72px; height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 3px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(91,75,255,.2);
}
.sp-author-role {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .5px;
    color: var(--primary); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.sp-author-info h4 { font-size: 18px; color: var(--dark); margin: 2px 0 8px; }
.sp-author-info p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--text); margin: 0; line-height: 1.65; }

/* Comments */
.sp-comments-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg); padding: 36px 40px;
    margin-top: 28px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.sp-comments-wrap .comment-form input[type="text"],
.sp-comments-wrap .comment-form input[type="email"],
.sp-comments-wrap .comment-form input[type="url"],
.sp-comments-wrap .comment-form textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: inherit; font-size: 15px; color: var(--dark);
    background: var(--bg-soft); outline: none;
    transition: border-color .25s ease;
}
.sp-comments-wrap .comment-form input:focus,
.sp-comments-wrap .comment-form textarea:focus { border-color: var(--primary); background: #fff; }
.sp-comments-wrap .comment-form .submit,
.sp-comments-wrap .submit {
    background: var(--primary); color: #fff;
    border: none; padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: 999px; font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 15px; cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.sp-comments-wrap .submit:hover { background: var(--primary-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.sp-comments-wrap .comment-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sp-comments-wrap .comment { padding: 18px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.sp-comments-wrap #comments h2,
.sp-comments-wrap #reply-title { font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; color: var(--dark); }

/* ---- Sidebar ---- */
.sp-sidebar { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
.sp-back-btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: var(--primary-soft); color: var(--primary);
    border: 1px solid rgba(91,75,255,.2);
    padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700;
    transition: all .25s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.sp-back-btn:hover { background: var(--primary); color: #fff; }

.sp-widget {
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.sp-widget__head {
    background: var(--dark); color: #fff;
    padding: 14px 20px; font-size: 15px; font-weight: 700;
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
}
.sp-widget__head i { color: var(--accent); }

/* Quick Info */
.sp-quick-info { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sp-quick-info li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sp-quick-info li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sp-quick-info > li > i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 16px; width: 20px; text-align: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.sp-quick-info div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
.sp-quick-info strong { font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .4px; color: var(--muted); }
.sp-quick-info span { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--dark); }

/* Recent Posts */
.sp-recent-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sp-recent-list li { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.sp-recent-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sp-recent-item {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px; text-decoration: none;
    transition: background .25s ease;
}
.sp-recent-item:hover { background: var(--bg-soft); }
.sp-recent-img {
    width: 58px; height: 52px; border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sp-recent-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.sp-recent-noimg {
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: var(--primary-soft);
    display: grid; place-items: center;
    color: var(--primary); font-size: 18px;
}
.sp-recent-item div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; min-width: 0; }
.sp-recent-item strong {
    font-size: 13px; color: var(--dark); line-height: 1.35;
    display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.sp-recent-item span { font-size: 11.5px; color: var(--muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }

/* Categories */
.sp-cat-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.sp-cat-list li {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 11px 18px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.sp-cat-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.sp-cat-list a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    font-size: 14px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--dark);
    transition: color .25s ease;
}
.sp-cat-list a i { color: var(--primary); font-size: 11px; }
.sp-cat-list a:hover { color: var(--primary); }
.sp-cat-list > li > span {
    background: var(--primary-soft); color: var(--primary);
    font-size: 11px; font-weight: 800;
    padding: 2px 9px; border-radius: 999px;
}

/* CTA Widget */
.sp-cta-widget {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 28px 24px;
    text-align: center; color: #fff;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.sp-cta-icon { font-size: 40px; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 12px; display: block; }
.sp-cta-widget h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 20px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sp-cta-widget p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.85); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---- Related Posts ---- */
.sp-related { background: var(--bg-soft); padding: 70px 0; }
.sp-related__grid {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}

/* ============ Responsive ============ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .sp-body__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sp-sidebar { order: -1; flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .sp-widget, .sp-cta-widget, .sp-back-btn { flex: 1; min-width: 260px; }
    .sp-related__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .sp-hero { min-height: 380px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .sp-hero { min-height: 320px; padding-bottom: 60px; }
    .sp-hero__meta { gap: 12px; }
    .sp-meta-divider { display: none; }
    .sp-content { padding: 28px 22px; font-size: 16px; }
    .sp-author-box { flex-direction: column; }
    .sp-nav { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sp-related__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .sp-sidebar { flex-direction: column; }
    .sp-comments-wrap { padding: 24px 18px; }
    .sp-share { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ============ Responsive ============ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero__grid > .hero__content,
    .hero__grid > .hero__visual { flex: 0 0 auto; width: 100%; }
    .why__features > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 50%; max-width: 50%; }
    .stats__grid > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 50%; max-width: 50%; }
    .hero__visual { min-height: 420px; margin-top: 30px; }
    .about__media { max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .about__mini-card { right: 0; }
    .about-section__bg-shape { display: none; }
    .admissions-badge { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    html, body { overflow-x: hidden; }
    .section { padding: 70px 0; }
    .hero { padding: 50px 0 70px; }
    .top-bar { display: none; }
    .mobile-top-cta {
        display: block;
        padding: 10px 16px;
        background: var(--white);
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
        text-align: center;
    }
    .mobile-top-cta .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .site-header__inner { flex-wrap: nowrap; padding: 12px 16px; }
    .menu-toggle { display: flex; order: 3; margin-left: auto; }
    .header-cta,
    .header-cta.d-flex { display: none !important; }

    /* Offcanvas mobile navigation */
    .mobile-menu-overlay {
        display: block;
        opacity: 0;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
    .mobile-menu-overlay.is-visible {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }

    .main-navigation {
        position: fixed;
        top: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: min(320px, 85vw);
        height: 100vh;
        background: var(--white);
        z-index: 1050;
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.25,.8,.25,1);
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
        visibility: hidden;
    }
    .main-navigation.is-open {
        transform: translateX(0);
        box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(15,21,53,.18);
        visibility: visible;
    }

    .mobile-menu-header {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        padding: 18px 22px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .mobile-menu-logo .brand { font-size: 13px; }
    .mobile-menu-logo .brand__mark {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        font-size: 16px;
    }
    .mobile-menu-logo .brand__name { font-size: 16px; }
    .mobile-menu-logo .brand__sub { font-size: 10px; }
    .mobile-menu-logo img {
        max-height: 36px;
        width: auto;
    }
    .mobile-menu-close {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        border: none;
        background: var(--primary-soft);
        color: var(--primary);
        border-radius: 10px;
        font-size: 18px;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background .2s ease;
    }
    .mobile-menu-close:hover { background: var(--primary); color: var(--white); }

    .mobile-menu-enroll {
        padding: 18px 22px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .mobile-menu-enroll .btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .main-navigation #primary-menu {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 10px 0;
        list-style: none;
        margin: 0;
        overflow-y: auto;
        flex: 1;
    }
    .main-navigation #primary-menu li {
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0;
        border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .main-navigation #primary-menu li a {
        display: block;
        padding: 14px 22px;
        color: var(--dark);
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 15px;
        transition: background .2s ease, color .2s ease;
    }
    .main-navigation #primary-menu li a:hover,
    .main-navigation #primary-menu .current-menu-item > a,
    .main-navigation #primary-menu .current_page_item > a {
        background: var(--primary-soft);
        color: var(--primary);
    }
    .main-navigation #primary-menu .current-menu-item > a::after,
    .main-navigation #primary-menu .current_page_item > a::after { display: none; }

    .mobile-menu-footer {
        display: block;
        padding: 18px 22px;
        border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
        background: var(--bg-soft);
    }
    .mobile-menu-contact {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 10px;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .mobile-menu-contact a {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        color: var(--text);
        font-size: 13px;
        font-weight: 600;
        text-decoration: none;
    }
    .mobile-menu-contact a i {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background: var(--primary);
        color: var(--white);
        border-radius: 6px;
        font-size: 12px;
    }
    .mobile-menu-socials {
        display: flex;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .mobile-menu-socials a {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background: var(--white);
        color: var(--primary);
        border-radius: 8px;
        border: 1px solid var(--border);
        font-size: 14px;
        transition: all .2s ease;
    }
    .mobile-menu-socials a:hover {
        background: var(--primary);
        color: var(--white);
        border-color: var(--primary);
    }
    .why__features > [class*="col-"] { flex: 0 0 100%; max-width: 100%; }
    .check-list { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .float-card--1 { left: 10px; }
    .float-card--2 { right: 10px; }
    .t-prev { left: 5px; }
    .t-next { right: 5px; }
    .t-track { padding: 40px 24px 32px; }
    .t-slide__top { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .cta-band { padding: 70px 0; }
    .cta-band__actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .cta-band__trust { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .cta-band__sep { width: 30px; height: 1px; }
    .about__exp-badge { width: 96px; height: 96px; right: 0; bottom: 0; }
    .about__exp-badge strong { font-size: 22px; }
    .about__mini-card { top: 16px; right: 0; padding: 10px 14px; }
    .about__cta-row { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
    .hero-cta-wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
    .hero__stats-row { gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .hero__pill-wrap { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; gap: 8px; }
    .hero__visual { min-height: 400px; }
    .hero__visual::before { display: none; }
    .hero__img-glow { display: none; }
    .hero__corner { display: none; }
    .hero__img-badge { bottom: 12px; right: 8px; padding: 8px 10px; }
    .float-card--1 { left: 6px; top: 10px; min-width: 160px; }
    .float-card--2 { right: 6px; top: 42%; }
    .float-card--3 { bottom: 12px; left: 6px; }
}






/* ================================================
   AUTHOR PAGE STYLES
   ================================================ */

.au-hero {
    position: relative;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse 120% 80% at 50% -10%, #1a0e4f 0%, #09092f 55%, #0c1535 100%);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 90px 0 120px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.au-hero__orb { position: absolute; border-radius: 50%; filter: blur(80px); pointer-events: none; }
.au-hero__orb--1 { width: 460px; height: 460px; background: rgba(91,75,255,.22); top: -140px; left: -90px; }
.au-hero__orb--2 { width: 320px; height: 320px; background: rgba(255,184,34,.14); top: -60px; right: -60px; }
.au-hero__mesh {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 50px 50px; pointer-events: none;
}
.au-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.au-hero__card {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 32px 34px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.au-hero__avatar { position: relative; flex-shrink: 0; width: 130px; height: 130px; }
.au-hero__avatar img,
.au-hero__avatar .au-avatar-img {
    width: 130px; height: 130px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(91,75,255,.35);
    display: block;
}
.au-hero__avatar-ring {
    position: absolute; inset: -8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, rgba(255,184,34,.7), rgba(91,75,255,.5), rgba(124,58,237,.6), rgba(255,184,34,.7));
    z-index: -1;
    animation: ring-spin 6s linear infinite;
    opacity: .75;
}

.au-hero__body { min-width: 0; }
.au-role {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    font-size: 11.5px; font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .7px;
    background: rgba(255,184,34,.15); color: #ffb822;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,184,34,.3);
    padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.au-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(28px, 3.6vw, 46px);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -.4px;
}
.au-hero__bio {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0 0 20px; max-width: 720px;
}
.au-hero__meta { gap: 12px; }
.au-chip {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.85);
    padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700;
    transition: all .25s ease;
}
.au-chip i { color: var(--accent); font-size: 12px; }
.au-chip--link:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.au-hero__wave { position: absolute; bottom: -1px; left: 0; right: 0; }
.au-hero__wave svg { display: block; width: 100%; height: 70px; }

/* Posts section */
.au-posts { padding-top: 60px; }
.au-posts .bl-filter-btn.is-active { cursor: default; }

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .au-hero { padding: 60px 0 100px; }
    .au-hero__card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 22px; padding: 28px 22px; }
    .au-hero__meta { justify-content: center; }
    .au-hero__bio { font-size: 14.5px; }
    .au-hero__avatar, .au-hero__avatar img, .au-hero__avatar .au-avatar-img { width: 104px; height: 104px; }
    .au-posts { padding-top: 40px; }
}