/* ==========================================================================
   Sweta Sadan English Boarding Secondary School
   Custom Stylesheet (complements Tailwind CSS via CDN)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Design Tokens ---------- */
:root {
  --color-primary-red: #DC143C;
  --color-primary-green: #00CC00;
  --color-secondary-dark: #1E293B;
  --color-secondary-light: #F8FAFC;
  --color-accent-blue: #0066CC;
  --color-white: #FFFFFF;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 40px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
  --transition-base: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* ---------- Base Typography ---------- */
body {
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.25;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* ---------- Smooth Scroll ---------- */
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 90px;
}

/* ---------- Custom Scrollbar ---------- */
::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: #f1f5f9;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-accent-blue));
  border-radius: 6px;
}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-red);
}

/* ---------- Brand Gradient Utilities ---------- */
.brand-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red) 0%, #b91031 100%);
}
.brand-gradient-green {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-green) 0%, #00a323 100%);
}
.brand-gradient-bi {
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-primary-red) 0%, var(--color-primary-red) 35%, var(--color-primary-green) 65%, var(--color-primary-green) 100%);
}
.text-brand-red { color: var(--color-primary-red); }
.text-brand-green { color: var(--color-primary-green); }
.text-brand-blue { color: var(--color-accent-blue); }
.bg-brand-red { background-color: var(--color-primary-red); }
.bg-brand-green { background-color: var(--color-primary-green); }
.bg-brand-blue { background-color: var(--color-accent-blue); }
.border-brand-red { border-color: var(--color-primary-red); }
.border-brand-green { border-color: var(--color-primary-green); }

/* ---------- Section Underline Title ---------- */
.section-title-underline {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section-title-underline::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: 0;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
}
.section-title-underline.text-left::after {
  left: 0;
  transform: none;
}

/* ---------- Sticky Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1);
}
.site-header.scrolled .header-inner {
  padding-top: 8px;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

/* ---------- Nav Link ---------- */
.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 8px 4px;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}
.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
  transition: width var(--transition-base);
}
.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
}
.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* ---------- CTA Button ---------- */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red), #b91031);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.30);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.40);
}
.btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-accent {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-accent-blue);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.30);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.btn-accent:hover {
  background: #004d99;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.40);
}

/* ---------- Hero Section ---------- */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.85) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.75) 60%, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.65) 100%);
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 300;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- Page Banner (Inner pages) ---------- */
.page-banner {
  position: relative;
  padding: 130px 0 70px;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.92) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.92) 70%);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}
.page-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.85), rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.85));
}
.page-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.breadcrumb-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}
.breadcrumb-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ---------- Card Hover ---------- */
.feature-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}
.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.feature-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.feature-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.10), rgba(0, 204, 0, 0.10));
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.feature-card:hover .feature-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(-6deg) scale(1.05);
}

/* ---------- Program Card ---------- */
.program-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
}
.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.program-card-header {
  padding: 26px 24px 18px;
  position: relative;
  color: #fff;
}
.program-card-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -20px;
  top: -20px;
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.program-card-header .program-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

/* ---------- Message Card ---------- */
.message-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
}
.message-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.message-avatar {
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.25);
}
.message-quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  opacity: 0.18;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ---------- Statistics Counter ---------- */
.stat-block {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 30px 18px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.stat-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}
.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
  display: block;
}
.stat-label {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ---------- Principal Section ---------- */
.principal-photo {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 360px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
}
.principal-quote {
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary-red);
  padding-left: 22px;
}

/* ---------- Uniform Table ---------- */
.uniform-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: separate;
  border-spacing: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.uniform-table thead th {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red), #b91031);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.uniform-table tbody td {
  padding: 16px 18px;
  background: #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;
  vertical-align: top;
}
.uniform-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) td {
  background: var(--color-secondary-light);
}
.uniform-table tbody tr:hover td {
  background: rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.05);
}
.uniform-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}
.uniform-table .day-cell {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

/* ---------- Contact Form ---------- */
.form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.10);
}
.form-input.error {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  background: #fef5f7;
}
.form-label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.form-error-msg {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}
.form-error-msg.show {
  display: block;
}

/* ---------- Contact Info Card ---------- */
.contact-info-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.contact-info-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.contact-icon {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ---------- Facility Card ---------- */
.facility-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
}
.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.facility-card-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
}
.facility-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0) 40%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.85) 100%);
}
.facility-card-icon {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -22px;
  left: 22px;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* ---------- Mobile Menu ---------- */
.mobile-menu {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -100%;
  width: 80%;
  max-width: 320px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  z-index: 60;
  transition: right var(--transition-base);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 80px 24px 30px;
}
.mobile-menu.open {
  right: 0;
}
.mobile-menu-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.55);
  z-index: 55;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.mobile-menu-overlay.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.mobile-nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 14px 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eef2f7;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.mobile-nav-link:hover,
.mobile-nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  padding-left: 14px;
}

/* ---------- WhatsApp Floating Button ---------- */
.whatsapp-fab {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #25D366;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
  z-index: 50;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  animation: whatsapp-pulse 2.4s infinite;
}
.whatsapp-fab:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background: #1da851;
}
@keyframes whatsapp-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45), 0 0 0 14px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
}

/* ---------- Back to Top ---------- */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 92px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  z-index: 50;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}
.back-to-top.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-red);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
.footer-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 0;
}
.footer-link:hover {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateX(4px);
}
.footer-social {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.footer-social:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-red);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ---------- Animations ---------- */
.fade-in-up {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
.fade-in-up.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* ---------- Print-friendly Admission Notice ---------- */
.notice-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.06), rgba(0, 204, 0, 0.06));
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary-red);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
}

/* ---------- Responsive Tweaks ---------- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-section {
    min-height: 80vh;
    background-attachment: scroll;
  }
  .page-banner {
    padding: 100px 0 50px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM UPGRADES — TIER 1
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Skip to Content Link (Accessibility) ---------- */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 0;
  background: var(--color-primary-red);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
  z-index: 200;
  border-radius: 0 0 8px 0;
  transition: top var(--transition-base);
}
.skip-link:focus {
  top: 0;
  outline: 3px solid #fff;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* ---------- Reading Progress Bar ---------- */
.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
  z-index: 100;
  transition: width 0.1s ease-out;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.5);
}

/* ---------- Announcement Ticker Bar ---------- */
.announcement-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-red), #b91031);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 60;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.announcement-bar .ticker-label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0 18px;
  background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  z-index: 2;
  border-right: 3px solid var(--color-primary-green);
}
.announcement-bar .ticker-label i {
  margin-right: 6px;
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  animation: megaphone-shake 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes megaphone-shake {
  0%, 100% { transform: rotate(0); }
  25% { transform: rotate(-8deg); }
  75% { transform: rotate(8deg); }
}
.ticker-track {
  display: inline-flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding: 10px 0 10px 180px;
  animation: ticker-scroll 40s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.ticker-track .ticker-item {
  padding: 0 36px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.ticker-track .ticker-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}
.ticker-track .ticker-item i {
  color: var(--color-primary-green);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.ticker-track .ticker-item a {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-style: dotted;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}
.ticker-track .ticker-item a:hover {
  text-decoration-style: solid;
}
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .announcement-bar .ticker-label {
    padding: 0 12px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
  .ticker-track {
    padding-left: 110px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
  .ticker-track .ticker-item {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Hero Carousel ---------- */
.hero-carousel {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease-in-out;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.88) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.78) 60%, rgba(0, 102, 204, 0.68) 100%);
}
.hero-slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 768px;
  padding: 80px 24px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 1s ease-out 0.3s, opacity 1s ease-out 0.3s;
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.hero-carousel-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 40px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  z-index: 5;
}
.hero-carousel-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  padding: 0;
}
.hero-carousel-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.hero-carousel-dot.active {
  background: #fff;
  width: 36px;
  border-radius: 6px;
}
.hero-carousel-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.hero-carousel-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}
.hero-carousel-arrow.prev { left: 24px; }
.hero-carousel-arrow.next { right: 24px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-carousel {
    min-height: 80vh;
  }
  .hero-carousel-arrow {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .hero-carousel-arrow.prev { left: 12px; }
  .hero-carousel-arrow.next { right: 12px; }
}

/* ---------- News Card ---------- */
.news-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.news-card-image {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-card-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 50%, rgba(0,0,0,0.4) 100%);
}
.news-card-date {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  background: var(--color-primary-red);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.3);
  min-width: 56px;
}
.news-card-date .day {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}
.news-card-date .month {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.news-card-category {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  z-index: 2;
}
.news-card-body {
  padding: 22px 22px 24px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.news-card-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  line-height: 1.4;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-card-excerpt {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}
.news-card-link {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: gap var(--transition-base);
}
.news-card-link:hover {
  gap: 10px;
}

/* ---------- Testimonials Carousel ---------- */
.testimonials-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1E293B 0%, #0f172a 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonials-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50%;
  left: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 204, 0, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.testimonial-carousel {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.testimonial-slide {
  display: none;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px 40px;
  animation: testimonial-fade 0.8s ease;
}
.testimonial-slide.active {
  display: block;
}
@keyframes testimonial-fade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.testimonial-quote-icon {
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  opacity: 0.4;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testimonial-text {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.testimonial-author-info {
  text-align: left;
}
.testimonial-name {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.testimonial-role {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.testimonial-rating {
  color: #fbbf24;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}
.testimonial-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}
.testimonial-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  padding: 0;
}
.testimonial-dot.active {
  background: #fff;
  width: 30px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/* ---------- Lightbox ---------- */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 200;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.lightbox.open {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}
.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  transform: scale(0.9);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base);
}
.lightbox.open .lightbox-content {
  transform: scale(1);
}
.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  display: block;
}
.lightbox-caption {
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 10;
}
.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-red);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  z-index: 10;
}
.lightbox-nav:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-red);
}
.lightbox-nav.prev { left: 24px; }
.lightbox-nav.next { right: 24px; }
.lightbox-counter {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  z-index: 10;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lightbox-nav { width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
  .lightbox-nav.prev { left: 8px; }
  .lightbox-nav.next { right: 8px; }
  .lightbox-close { top: 12px; right: 12px; width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1.1rem; }
}

/* ---------- Gallery Filter ---------- */
.gallery-filter {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  padding: 8px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  max-width: max-content;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
}
.gallery-filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.gallery-filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-secondary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
}
.gallery-filter-btn.active {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.3);
}
.gallery-item {
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s ease;
}
.gallery-item.hidden {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  pointer-events: none;
  position: absolute;
  visibility: hidden;
}

/* ---------- FAQ Accordion ---------- */
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid #eef2f7;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
}
.faq-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-red);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.12);
}
.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}
.faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
}
.faq-question-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-secondary-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question-icon {
  background: var(--color-primary-red);
  color: #fff;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 600px;
}
.faq-answer-inner {
  padding: 0 26px 24px;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* ---------- Cookie Consent ---------- */
.cookie-consent {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  max-width: 480px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
  border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  z-index: 90;
  transform: translateY(120%);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.cookie-consent.show {
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.cookie-consent-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cookie-consent-title {
  font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 1rem;
}
.cookie-consent-text {
  color: #64748b;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.cookie-consent-text a {
  color: var(--color-primary-red);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.cookie-consent-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.cookie-consent-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px 16px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-base);
  border: none;
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
}
.cookie-consent-btn.primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-red), #b91031);
  color: #fff;
}
.cookie-consent-btn.primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(220, 20, 60, 0.3);
}
.cookie-consent-btn.secondary {
  background: var(--color-secondary-light);
  color: var(--color-secondary-dark);
}
.cookie-consent-btn.secondary:hover {
  background: #e2e8f0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cookie-consent {
    left: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    bottom: 8px;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 18px;
  }
}

/* ---------- Stagger Animation Utility ---------- */
.stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.05s; }
.stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.10s; }
.stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.15s; }
.stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.20s; }
.stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.stagger-6 { transition-delay: 0.30s; }
.stagger-7 { transition-delay: 0.35s; }
.stagger-8 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* ---------- Section Title (left-aligned variant) ---------- */
.section-title-left {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.section-title-left::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 60px;
  height: 4px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary-red), var(--color-primary-green));
}

/* ---------- Floating WhatsApp Pulse Enhancement ---------- */
.whatsapp-fab::after {
  content: 'Chat with us';
  position: absolute;
  right: 70px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: var(--color-secondary-dark);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-base);
  font-family: 'Open Sans', sans-serif;
}
.whatsapp-fab:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* ---------- Breadcrumb Enhanced ---------- */
.breadcrumb-enhanced {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}
.breadcrumb-enhanced a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition: color var(--transition-base);
}
.breadcrumb-enhanced a:hover {
  color: #fff;
}
.breadcrumb-enhanced .separator {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
}
.breadcrumb-enhanced .current {
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ---------- Print-friendly admissions ---------- */
@media print {
  .site-header, .site-footer, .whatsapp-fab, .back-to-top,
  .announcement-bar, .reading-progress, .cookie-consent,
  .hero-carousel-arrow, .hero-carousel-controls, .hero-carousel-dot {
    display: none !important;
  }
  body { color: #000; }
  .uniform-table { box-shadow: none; }
  .uniform-table thead th { background: #000 !important; -webkit-print-color-adjust: exact; print-color-adjust: exact; }
}