/* ==========================================================================
   MEDIVISTY GLOBAL INSTITUTE — Design System
   Display: Playfair Display  |  Body/UI: Plus Jakarta Sans
   ========================================================================== */

:root{
  /* --- Color tokens --- */
  --ink:        #0A1F33;   /* primary text / deep navy */
  --ink-soft:   #4C6178;   /* secondary text */
  --ink-faint:  #8CA0B3;   /* tertiary / placeholder text */
  --navy-900:   #071B30;   /* darkest panels */
  --navy-800:   #0B2846;
  --navy-700:   #0F3A63;
  --blue-600:   #1657D6;   /* primary blue */
  --blue-500:   #2C7BE5;
  --teal-500:   #12B3A6;   /* primary teal */
  --teal-400:   #2FD1C4;
  --sky-50:     #F4F8FC;   /* page background */
  --sky-100:    #E9F1FA;
  --sky-200:    #DCEAF6;
  --white:      #FFFFFF;
  --gold-500:   #C9A24B;   /* rare institutional accent — use sparingly */

  --grad-primary: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--blue-600) 0%, var(--teal-500) 100%);
  --grad-primary-soft: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(22,87,214,.10) 0%, rgba(18,179,166,.10) 100%);
  --grad-dark: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy-900) 0%, var(--navy-700) 100%);

  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 10px rgba(10,31,51,.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 30px rgba(10,31,51,.10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px rgba(10,31,51,.16);
  --shadow-nav: 0 10px 34px rgba(10,40,70,.10);

  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 18px;
  --radius-lg: 28px;
  --radius-pill: 999px;

  --font-display: "Playfair Display", "Georgia", serif;
  --font-body: "Plus Jakarta Sans", -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --font-questrial: "Questrial", "Plus Jakarta Sans", sans-serif;

  --container: 1240px;
}

*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{ scroll-behavior:smooth; }
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--sky-50);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  line-height:1.6;
  overflow-x:hidden;
}
img{ max-width:100%; display:block; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
button{ font-family:inherit; cursor:pointer; }
h1,h2,h3,h4{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  color:var(--ink);
  margin:0 0 .5em;
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.15;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
}
p{ margin:0 0 1em; }
:focus-visible{ outline:3px solid var(--teal-500); outline-offset:3px; border-radius:4px; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

.container{ max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px; }
.section{ padding:104px 0; position:relative; }
.section-tight{ padding:72px 0; }
@media (max-width:900px){
  .section{ padding:72px 0; }
  .section-tight{ padding:52px 0; }
}

/* Eyebrow label */
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-questrial);
  font-size:.78rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.14em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--blue-600);
  background:var(--sky-100);
  border:1px solid var(--sky-200);
  padding:7px 16px 7px 12px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom:18px;
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:""; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--grad-primary); flex:none;
}
.eyebrow.on-dark{ background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14); color:var(--teal-400); }

.section-head{ max-width:680px; margin:0 0 56px; }
.section-head.center{ margin-left:auto; margin-right:auto; text-align:center; }
.section-head h2{ font-size:clamp(1.9rem,3vw,2.6rem); }
.section-head p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:1.05rem; }

/* --- Buttons --- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
  font-weight:700; font-size:.95rem;
  padding:15px 29px;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  border:none;
  transition:transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-gradient{
  background:var(--grad-primary);
  color:var(--white);
  box-shadow:0 10px 24px rgba(18,140,180,.28);
}
.btn-gradient:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 16px 32px rgba(18,140,180,.36); }
.btn-outline{
  background:transparent; color:var(--ink); border:1px solid rgba(10,31,51,.16);
  padding:14px 28px;
}
.btn-outline:hover{ border-color:var(--blue-600); color:var(--blue-600); }
.btn-outline.on-dark{ color:var(--white); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.btn-outline.on-dark:hover{ border-color:var(--teal-400); color:var(--teal-400); }
.btn-white{ background:var(--white); color:var(--navy-800); }
.btn-white:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.btn-sm{ padding:10px 20px; font-size:.85rem; }
.btn svg{ width:16px; height:16px; flex:none; transition:transform .25s ease; }
.btn:hover svg{ transform:translateX(3px); }

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP BAR
   ========================================================================== */
.top-bar{
  background:var(--navy-900);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);
  font-size:.82rem;
}
.top-bar .container{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding-top:9px; padding-bottom:9px;
  gap:16px;
}
.top-bar .tb-contact{ display:flex; gap:22px; align-items:center; }
.top-bar .tb-contact span{ display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; }
.top-bar .tb-contact svg{ width:13px; height:13px; opacity:.7; }
.top-bar .tb-socials{ display:flex; gap:14px; }
.top-bar .tb-socials a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.62); transition:color .2s; }
.top-bar .tb-socials a:hover{ color:var(--teal-400); }
.top-bar .tb-socials svg{ width:14px; height:14px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .top-bar .tb-socials{ display:none; } }

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION — pill nav, circular center logo
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header{
  position:absolute; top:38px; left:0; right:0; z-index:200;
  background:transparent;
  padding:32px 0 24px;
  border-bottom:none;
}
.nav-shell{
  max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 28px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  gap:10px;
}
.nav-pill{
  flex:1;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:2px;
  background:var(--white);
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-nav);
  padding:8px 12px;
  position:relative;
}
.nav-menu{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:2px; flex:1; }
.nav-menu.right{ justify-content:flex-end; margin-left:36px; }
.nav-menu.left{ justify-content:flex-start; margin-right:36px; padding-left:12px; }
.menu-item{ position:relative; }
.menu-item > a{
  display:block;
  padding:11px 12px;
  font-family:var(--font-questrial);
  font-size:.83rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink);
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  transition:background .2s ease,color .2s ease;
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.menu-item > a:hover, .menu-item.is-active > a{ background:var(--sky-100); color:var(--blue-600); }
.menu-item.has-children > a::after{
  content:""; display:inline-block; width:6px; height:6px;
  border-right:1.6px solid currentColor; border-bottom:1.6px solid currentColor;
  transform:rotate(45deg); margin-left:6px; opacity:.55; position:relative; top:-2px;
}
.sub-menu{
  position:absolute; top:calc(100% + 12px); left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(6px);
  background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-md); box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  min-width:220px; padding:10px; opacity:0; visibility:hidden; pointer-events:none;
  transition:opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease;
  border:1px solid var(--sky-200);
}
.sub-menu::before {
  content:""; position:absolute; top:-16px; left:0; right:0; height:16px; background:transparent;
}
.menu-item.has-children:hover .sub-menu{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; pointer-events:auto; transform:translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
.sub-menu li a{ display:block; padding:10px 14px; font-family:var(--font-questrial); font-size:.85rem; font-weight:400; border-radius:10px; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.sub-menu li a:hover{ background:var(--sky-100); color:var(--blue-600); }

.logo-badge{
  flex:none;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  width:96px; height:96px;
  padding:10px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--white);
  box-shadow:none;
}
.logo-badge img{ width:100%; height:100%; object-fit:contain; border-radius:50%; }

.site-header .logo-badge{
  position:absolute; left:50%; top:50%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%); z-index:10;
}

.nav-cta-btn{
  padding:8px 18px;
  font-size:.84rem;
  font-weight:700;
  border-radius:var(--radius-pill);
  flex-shrink:0;
  margin-left:12px;
  display:inline-flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:6px;
  z-index:5;
}
.nav-cta-btn svg{ width:12px; height:12px; }

.nav-toggle{
  display:none; width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0369a1 0%, #0e9488 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(3,105,161,0.35);
  border:none;
  align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:none;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}
.nav-toggle:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(3,105,161,0.45);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.hamburger, .hamburger::before, .hamburger::after{
  width:20px; height:2.5px; background:#fff; display:block; position:relative; border-radius:3px;
  transition:.25s;
}
.hamburger::before, .hamburger::after{ content:""; position:absolute; left:0; }
.hamburger::before{ top:-6px; } .hamburger::after{ top:6px; }
.nav-toggle.is-open .hamburger{ background:transparent; }
.nav-toggle.is-open .hamburger::before{ transform:rotate(45deg); top:0; }
.nav-toggle.is-open .hamburger::after{ transform:rotate(-45deg); top:0; }

.mobile-drawer, .drawer-backdrop{
  display:none;
}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .nav-menu.left, .nav-menu.right{ display:none; }
  .header-cta, .nav-cta-btn{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .nav-pill{ justify-content:space-between; padding:8px 8px 8px 20px; }
  .site-header .logo-badge, .logo-badge{
    width:64px; height:64px;
    padding:6px;
    position:static;
    transform:none;
    margin:0;
  }
  /* === APP-LIKE MOBILE DRAWER === */
  .mobile-drawer{
    display:block;
    position:fixed; inset:0 0 0 auto; width:min(360px,92vw); height:100vh;
    background: #fff;
    z-index:300;
    transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform .38s cubic-bezier(0.25,0.46,0.45,0.94);
    box-shadow:-20px 0 60px rgba(10,31,51,.22);
    overflow-y:auto;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  }
  .mobile-drawer::before {
    content:'';
    display:block;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0c2340 0%, #0369a1 60%, #0e9488 100%);
    padding: 52px 26px 28px;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .mobile-drawer.is-open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .mobile-drawer .main-navigation { padding: 16px 0; flex:1; }
  .mobile-drawer .menu-item > a{
    padding:16px 26px;
    font-size:1rem;
    font-weight:600;
    color: #0c2340;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18,140,180,0.08);
    display:block;
    transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  }
  .mobile-drawer .menu-item > a:hover {
    background: rgba(3,105,161,0.06);
    color: #0369a1;
  }
  .mobile-drawer .sub-menu{
    position:static; opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:none;
    box-shadow:none; border:none;
    padding-left:0; display:block;
    background: rgba(3,105,161,0.03);
  }
  .mobile-drawer .sub-menu li a{
    padding:12px 26px 12px 40px;
    font-size:0.9rem;
    color:#4a6281;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(18,140,180,0.06);
    display:block;
  }
  .drawer-cta{ padding: 20px 26px 40px; background:#f8fafc; }
  .drawer-backdrop{
    display:block;
    position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(7,27,48,.55); z-index:290;
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity .3s ease;
    backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
  }
  .drawer-backdrop.is-open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
  .drawer-close{
    position:absolute; top:16px; right:16px; width:36px; height:36px;
    border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    z-index:10;
  }
  .drawer-close svg path { stroke: #fff !important; }
}

/* =============================================
   GLOBAL MOBILE RESPONSIVE FIXES
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Typography */
  h1 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6vw, 2.6rem) !important; line-height: 1.2 !important; }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 2rem) !important; }
  h3 { font-size: 1.1rem !important; }
  .lead, .lead p { font-size: 0.95rem !important; }
  p { font-size: 0.92rem; }

  /* Container */
  .container { padding-left: 18px !important; padding-right: 18px !important; }

  /* Section spacing */
  .section { padding: 52px 0 !important; }
  .section-head { margin-bottom: 32px !important; }

  /* Top bar */
  .top-bar .tb-contact { display: none; }
  .top-bar .tb-socials { display: none; }
  .top-bar { display: none; }
  .site-header { top: 0 !important; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero.hero-centered {
    padding-top: 100px !important;
    padding-bottom: 80px !important;
  }
  .hero-content-centered { padding: 0 8px; }
  .hero-vertical-tags { gap: 8px !important; }
  .hero-tag-pill { padding: 8px 14px !important; font-size: 0.75rem !important; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column !important; gap: 12px !important; align-items:center !important; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100% !important; max-width: 300px; justify-content:center !important; }
  .carousel-indicators { bottom: 12px !important; }

  /* Cards / Grids */
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .card { padding: 26px 20px !important; }
  .stat-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr !important; gap: 24px !important; }
  .stat b { font-size: 2.4rem !important; }

  /* Flip cards */
  .showcase-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 20px !important; }
  .flip-card { height: auto !important; min-height: 0 !important; perspective: none !important; }
  .flip-card-inner { transform-style: flat !important; }
  .flip-card-front, .flip-card-back {
    position: static !important;
    transform: none !important;
    backface-visibility: visible !important;
    height: auto !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }
  .flip-card-back { display: none !important; }
  .flip-card.flipped .flip-card-front { display: none !important; }
  .flip-card.flipped .flip-card-back { display: flex !important; }
  .flip-action-label { align-self: flex-start !important; }

  /* Split sections */
  .split, .two-col { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; gap: 36px !important; }
  .footer-bottom-row { flex-direction: column !important; text-align: center !important; gap: 12px !important; }
  .footer-meta-links { justify-content: center !important; flex-wrap: wrap !important; }

  /* Showcase tabs */
  .showcase-tabs { flex-wrap: wrap !important; gap: 8px !important; padding: 0 4px !important; }
  .showcase-tab { padding: 8px 14px !important; font-size: 0.78rem !important; }

  /* Theme groups */
  .theme-title-box h3 { font-size: 1.2rem !important; }

  /* Form */
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }

  /* CTA Band */
  .cta-band { flex-direction: column !important; text-align: center !important; padding: 36px 20px !important; }
  .cta-band .btn { width: 100% !important; max-width: 280px !important; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stat-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; }
  .hero-tag-pill { font-size: 0.72rem !important; padding: 7px 12px !important; }
  .hero-highlight { font-size: inherit !important; }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   HERO — organic gradient shape behind heading
   ========================================================================== */
.hero{
  position:relative;
  padding:96px 0 120px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-blob{
  position:absolute; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
}
.hero .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.hero-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr; gap:56px; align-items:center;
}
.hero-copy .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:22px; }
.hero-copy h1{
  font-size:clamp(2.4rem,4.4vw,3.9rem);
  margin-bottom:22px;
}
.hero-copy h1 .accent{
  position:relative; display:inline-block; color:var(--white); padding:0 .18em;
}
.hero-copy h1 .accent::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:6% -6% 10%;
  background:var(--grad-primary);
  border-radius:60% 40% 55% 45% / 50% 55% 45% 50%;
  z-index:-1;
}
.hero-copy p.lead{ font-size:1.14rem; color:var(--ink-soft); max-width:520px; margin-bottom:34px; }
.hero-actions{ display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; }
.hero-stats{ display:flex; gap:32px; margin-top:46px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-stats .stat b{ display:block; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.7rem; color:var(--ink); }
.hero-stats .stat span{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-faint); font-weight:600; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.06em; }

.hero-visual{ position:relative; }
.hero-visual .art-panel{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  background:var(--grad-dark);
  padding:38px; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  min-height:420px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-end;
}
.hero-visual .art-panel .art-glow{
  position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:.6;
}
.hero-visual .art-card{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:22px;
  color:var(--white);
}
.hero-visual .art-card h4{ color:var(--white); font-size:1.05rem; margin-bottom:6px; font-family:var(--font-body); font-weight:700;}
.hero-visual .art-card p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); font-size:.86rem; margin:0; }
.floating-chip{
  position:absolute; background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:14px 18px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; z-index:3;
}
.floating-chip .chip-icon{
  width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:12px; background:var(--grad-primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex:none;
}
.floating-chip .chip-icon svg{ width:20px; height:20px; color:#fff; }
.floating-chip b{ display:block; font-size:.86rem; }
.floating-chip span{ font-size:.72rem; color:var(--ink-faint); }

@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-visual{ order:-1; }
}

/* Page (inner) header — for non-home pages */
.page-hero{
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  padding:164px 0 120px;
  height:680px;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  background:var(--grad-dark);
  color:var(--white);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.page-hero .hero-wave {
  bottom: 0;
  height: 90px;
}
.page-hero .hero-wave::after {
  display: none;
}
.page-hero.about-banner {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy-900) 25%, rgba(10,31,51,0.85) 60%, rgba(10,31,51,0.3) 100%), url('../img/about-us_03.png');
}
.page-hero.programs-banner {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy-900) 25%, rgba(10,31,51,0.85) 60%, rgba(10,31,51,0.3) 100%), url('../img/banner_02.png');
}
.page-hero.admissions-banner {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy-900) 25%, rgba(10,31,51,0.85) 60%, rgba(10,31,51,0.3) 100%), url('../img/slide2.jpg');
}
.page-hero.online-banner {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy-900) 25%, rgba(10,31,51,0.85) 60%, rgba(10,31,51,0.3) 100%), url('../img/freelayerslider2.jpeg');
}
.page-hero.research-banner {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy-900) 25%, rgba(10,31,51,0.85) 60%, rgba(10,31,51,0.3) 100%), url('../img/hero-bg.png');
}
.page-hero.news-banner {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy-900) 25%, rgba(10,31,51,0.85) 60%, rgba(10,31,51,0.3) 100%), url('../img/img-01.png');
}
.page-hero.contact-banner {
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--navy-900) 25%, rgba(10,31,51,0.85) 60%, rgba(10,31,51,0.3) 100%), url('../img/img-02.png');
}
.page-hero::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; width:520px; height:520px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,209,196,.28), transparent 70%);
  top:-220px; right:-140px;
}
.page-hero::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; width:420px; height:420px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(22,87,214,.30), transparent 70%);
  bottom:-220px; left:-120px;
}
.page-hero .container{ position:relative; z-index:2; }
.breadcrumb{ font-size:.82rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.55); margin-bottom:18px; display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center;}
.breadcrumb a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.8); }
.breadcrumb a:hover{ color:var(--teal-400); }
.page-hero h1{ color:var(--white); font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4vw,3.1rem); max-width:760px; }
.page-hero p.lead{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); max-width:600px; font-size:1.05rem; margin-top:14px;}
.page-hero .hero-actions{ margin-top:28px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.grid{ display:grid; gap:28px; }
.grid-2{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
.grid-3{ grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); }
.grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); }
@media (max-width:980px){ .grid-3,.grid-4{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:640px){ .grid-2,.grid-3,.grid-4{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

.card{
  background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  border:1px solid var(--sky-200);
  padding:32px 28px;
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border-color:transparent; }
.card .icon-tile{
  width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:14px; margin-bottom:20px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  background:var(--grad-primary-soft);
}
.card .icon-tile svg{ width:26px; height:26px; color:var(--blue-600); }
.card h3{ font-size:1.14rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.card p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.94rem; margin-bottom:0; }

.card-dark{ background:var(--grad-dark); color:var(--white); border:none; }
.card-dark h3{ color:var(--white); }
.card-dark p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.66); }
.card-dark .icon-tile svg{ color:var(--teal-400); }
.card-dark .check-list li{ color:var(--white); }
.card-dark .check-list li svg{ color:var(--teal-400); }

/* Alternating Icon Tile styles for Why Choose section */
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(1) .icon-tile,
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(3) .icon-tile,
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(5) .icon-tile {
  background: rgba(47, 209, 196, 0.12);
}
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(1) .icon-tile svg,
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(3) .icon-tile svg,
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(5) .icon-tile svg {
  color: var(--teal-500);
}
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(2) .icon-tile,
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(4) .icon-tile,
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(6) .icon-tile {
  background: rgba(22, 120, 242, 0.12);
}
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(2) .icon-tile svg,
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(4) .icon-tile svg,
#why-choose .grid .card:nth-child(6) .icon-tile svg {
  color: var(--blue-600);
}

/* Program / course card */
.course-card{
  background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-md); overflow:hidden;
  border:1px solid var(--sky-200); display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  transition:transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
}
.course-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-6px); box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); }
.course-card .cc-media{
  height:150px; position:relative; background:var(--grad-primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; overflow:hidden;
}
.course-card .cc-media svg{ width:56px; height:56px; color:rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.course-card .cc-media::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 20% 120%, rgba(255,255,255,.25), transparent 60%);
}
.course-card .cc-body{ padding:26px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
.course-card .cc-tag{
  font-size:.7rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--teal-500); margin-bottom:10px;
}
.course-card h3{ font-size:1.08rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.course-card p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.9rem; flex:1; }
.course-card .cc-foot{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  margin-top:16px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid var(--sky-200);
  font-size:.82rem; color:var(--ink-faint); font-weight:600;
}
.course-card .cc-foot a{ color:var(--blue-600); font-weight:700; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:5px; }
.course-card .cc-foot a svg{ width:13px; height:13px; }

/* Step / process */
.steps{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; counter-reset:step; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:560px){ .steps{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.step{ position:relative; padding:30px 24px 24px; background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-md); border:1px solid var(--sky-200); }
.step .step-num{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; width:38px; height:38px;
  border-radius:50%; background:var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:700;
  margin-bottom:16px; font-size:1rem;
}
.step h4{ font-size:1rem; margin-bottom:8px; }
.step p{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--ink-soft); margin:0; }

/* Stat band */
.stat-band{
  background:var(--grad-dark); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:56px 40px;
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:24px; color:#fff;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.stat-band::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; width:360px; height:360px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,209,196,.22), transparent 70%);
  top:-160px; right:-80px;
}
@media (max-width:900px){ .stat-band{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
.stat-band .stat{ position:relative; z-index:2; text-align:center; }
.stat-band .stat b{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.4rem; display:block; background:linear-gradient(120deg,#fff,var(--teal-400)); -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent; }
.stat-band .stat span{ font-size:.84rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); font-weight:600; }

/* Testimonials */
.testimonial-card{
  background:var(--white); border-radius:var(--radius-md); padding:32px; border:1px solid var(--sky-200);
  position:relative;
}
.testimonial-card::before{
  content:"“"; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:3.6rem; color:var(--sky-200);
  position:absolute; top:6px; left:20px; line-height:1;
}
.testimonial-card p{ position:relative; z-index:1; font-size:1rem; color:var(--ink); font-style:italic; margin-bottom:22px; }
.testimonial-who{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.testimonial-who .avatar{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--grad-primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-weight:700; font-family:var(--font-display);
  flex:none;
}
.testimonial-who b{ display:block; font-size:.92rem; }
.testimonial-who span{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--ink-faint); }

/* Split / two-col content */
.split{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:64px; align-items:center; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .split{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:40px; } }
.split-media{ position:relative; }
.media-panel{
  border-radius:var(--radius-lg); background:var(--grad-dark); min-height:380px;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden; box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
}
.media-panel svg{ width:46%; opacity:.92; }
.check-list li{
  display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:flex-start; margin-bottom:14px; font-size:.96rem; color:var(--ink-soft);
}
.check-list li svg{ width:20px; height:20px; flex:none; color:var(--teal-500); margin-top:2px; }

/* Accordion (FAQ) */
.accordion-item{ border-bottom:1px solid var(--sky-200); }
.accordion-item:first-child{ border-top:1px solid var(--sky-200); }
.accordion-q{
  width:100%; background:none; border:none; text-align:left;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:20px;
  padding:22px 4px; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--ink); font-weight:700;
}
.accordion-q .plus{
  flex:none; width:30px; height:30px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--sky-100);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; position:relative; transition:transform .3s ease, background .3s ease;
}
.accordion-q .plus::before, .accordion-q .plus::after{ content:""; position:absolute; background:var(--blue-600); }
.accordion-q .plus::before{ width:12px; height:2px; }
.accordion-q .plus::after{ width:2px; height:12px; }
.accordion-item.is-open .accordion-q .plus{ transform:rotate(135deg); background:var(--grad-primary); }
.accordion-item.is-open .accordion-q .plus::before, .accordion-item.is-open .accordion-q .plus::after{ background:#fff; }
.accordion-a{ max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .35s ease; }
.accordion-a-inner{ padding:0 4px 22px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.95rem; max-width:720px; }

/* Timeline (for news/events) */
.timeline{ position:relative; padding-left:36px; }
.timeline::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:9px; top:6px; bottom:6px; width:2px; background:var(--sky-200); }
.timeline-item{ position:relative; padding-bottom:38px; }
.timeline-item:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.timeline-item::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:-36px; top:4px; width:20px; height:20px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--grad-primary); box-shadow:0 0 0 5px var(--sky-50), 0 0 0 6px var(--sky-200);
}
.timeline-date{ font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal-500); margin-bottom:6px; }
.timeline-item h4{ font-size:1.06rem; margin-bottom:6px; }
.timeline-item p{ color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:.92rem; margin:0; }

/* News card */
.news-card{ background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-md); border:1px solid var(--sky-200); overflow:hidden; }
.news-card .nc-media{ height:150px; background:var(--grad-primary-soft); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.news-card .nc-media svg{ width:40px; height:40px; color:var(--blue-600); }
.news-card .nc-body{ padding:22px 24px 26px; }
.news-card .nc-meta{ font-size:.74rem; font-weight:700; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-faint); margin-bottom:10px; display:flex; gap:10px;}
.news-card h4{ font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:10px; }
.news-card p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* Faculty */
.faculty-card{ background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-md); border:1px solid var(--sky-200); padding:26px; text-align:center; }
.faculty-avatar{
  width:88px; height:88px; border-radius:50%; margin:0 auto 18px; background:var(--grad-primary);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.6rem; font-weight:700;
}
.faculty-card h4{ font-size:1.02rem; margin-bottom:4px; }
.faculty-card .role{ font-size:.8rem; color:var(--teal-500); font-weight:700; text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:.05em; margin-bottom:12px; }
.faculty-card p{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }

/* Form */
.form-panel{ background:#fff; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:40px; box-shadow:var(--shadow-md); border:1px solid var(--sky-200); }
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
@media (max-width:600px){ .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.field{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.field label{ display:block; font-size:.82rem; font-weight:700; color:var(--ink); margin-bottom:8px; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea{
  width:100%; padding:13px 16px; border-radius:12px; border:1.5px solid var(--sky-200);
  font-family:inherit; font-size:.92rem; background:var(--sky-50); color:var(--ink);
  transition:border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus{ outline:none; border-color:var(--blue-600); background:#fff; }
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:110px; }
.field-file{
  border:1.5px dashed var(--sky-200); border-radius:12px; padding:22px; text-align:center; background:var(--sky-50); font-size:.86rem; color:var(--ink-faint);
}

/* CTA band */
.cta-band{
  background:var(--grad-primary); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:60px 56px;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:30px; color:#fff;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
}
.cta-band::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; width:300px; height:300px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  right:-100px; top:-120px;
}
.cta-band h2{ color:#fff; font-size:clamp(1.6rem,2.6vw,2.2rem); margin-bottom:8px; }
.cta-band p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.82); margin:0; }
.cta-band-actions{ display:flex; gap:14px; flex:none; flex-wrap:wrap; position:relative; z-index:2;}
@media (max-width:760px){ .cta-band{ flex-direction:column; text-align:center; padding:44px 28px; } }

/* Tabs (Academy / Institute style toggles) */
.tab-nav{ display:inline-flex; background:var(--white); border:1px solid var(--sky-200); border-radius:var(--radius-pill); padding:6px; gap:4px; margin-bottom:36px; }
.tab-btn{ border:none; background:none; padding:11px 24px; border-radius:var(--radius-pill); font-weight:700; font-size:.88rem; color:var(--ink-soft); }
.tab-btn.is-active{ background:var(--grad-primary); color:#fff; }

/* Utility */
.text-center{ text-align:center; }
.mt-0{ margin-top:0; } .mb-0{ margin-bottom:0; }
.tag-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:22px; }
.tag-pill{ font-size:.76rem; font-weight:700; padding:7px 14px; border-radius:var(--radius-pill); background:var(--sky-100); color:var(--blue-600); }
.divider{ height:1px; background:var(--sky-200); margin:64px 0; border:none; }
.bg-soft{ background:var(--sky-100); }
.bg-dark{ background:var(--grad-dark); color:#fff; }
.bg-dark h2, .bg-dark h3, .bg-dark h4{ color:#fff; }
.bg-dark p{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.68); }

.wave-top{ position:absolute; top:-1px; left:0; width:100%; line-height:0; z-index:1; }
.wave-bottom{ position:absolute; bottom:-1px; left:0; width:100%; line-height:0; z-index:1; transform:scaleY(-1); }

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer{
  background:var(--navy-900);
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  padding-top:80px;
  position:relative;
  margin-top:0;
}
main > section:last-of-type {
  padding-bottom: 200px !important;
}
.footer-wave {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 120px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.footer-wave svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.footer-top{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:56px; }
@media (max-width:900px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; } }
@media (max-width:560px){ .footer-top{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
.footer-brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; margin-bottom:18px; }
.footer-brand .footer-logo-img{ width:48px; height:48px; object-fit:contain; }
.footer-brand b{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.1rem; display:block; }
.footer-brand span{ font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#fff; }
.footer-col h3{ color:#fff; font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.08em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:20px; font-weight:700; }
.footer-col ul li{ margin-bottom:12px; }
.footer-col a{ font-size:.9rem; color:rgba(255,255,255,.6); transition:color .2s; }
.footer-col a:hover{ color:var(--teal-400); }
.footer-col .fc-item{ display:flex; gap:10px; align-items:flex-start; font-size:.88rem; margin-bottom:16px; }
.footer-col .fc-item svg{ width:16px; height:16px; flex:none; margin-top:2px; color:var(--teal-400); }
.footer-socials{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:20px; }
.footer-socials a{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:background .2s, color .2s;
}
.footer-socials a:hover{ background:var(--grad-primary); }
.footer-socials svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }
.footer-bottom{ border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08); padding:24px 0; }
.footer-bottom-row{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:12px; font-size:.8rem; }
.footer-meta-links{ display:flex; gap:22px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-meta-links a{ color:rgba(255,255,255,.5); }
.footer-meta-links a:hover{ color:var(--teal-400); }

.site-footer .container {
  position: relative;
}
.scroll-top-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 60px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(18, 140, 180, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 10;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.scroll-top-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(18, 140, 180, 0.45);
  background: var(--blue-600);
}
.scroll-top-btn svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: var(--white);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.scroll-top-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Reveal-on-scroll */
.reveal{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(22px); transition:opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.reveal.is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

/* Centered Hero Layout & Highlights */
.hero.hero-centered {
  padding: 190px 0 540px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--sky-50);
}
.hero-centered .hero-content-centered {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-centered h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 3.8rem);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.hero-centered p.lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 34px;
}
.hero-centered .hero-actions {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.hero-highlight {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--grad-primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 2px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px; /* 10px radius rounded shape like the inspiration */
  margin: 0 4px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
}
.hero-banner-image-wrapper {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 0;
}
.hero-banner-full-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

/* Hero Wave and Scroll Indicator */
.hero-wave {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 50px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  z-index: 5;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-wave::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 100px;
  background: var(--white);
}
.hero-wave svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}
.scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -13px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.scroll-badge {
  position: relative;
  width: 86px;
  height: 86px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.scroll-text {
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  font-family: var(--font-questrial);
  font-size: 8.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  fill: var(--ink-soft);
  animation: rotate-text 16s linear infinite;
}
.scroll-icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--blue-600);
  z-index: 2;
}
.scroll-dot {
  animation: scroll-dot-anim 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes rotate-text {
  0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes scroll-dot-anim {
  0% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-3px); }
  50% { opacity: 1; }
  100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(3px); }
}

#portals {
  background: var(--white);
}