@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Inter:wght@400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

    /* Base Resets */
    * {
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    }

    body {
        background-color: #f4f4f4;
        overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    /* Top Bar */
    .top-bar {
        background-color: #e31e24;
        color: white;
        padding: 8px 0;
    }
    .top-bar-content {
        max-width: 1440px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        gap: 20px;
        padding: 0 28px;
    }
    .top-link {
        color: white;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-size: 13px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 5px;
    }

    /* Header & Navigation */
    .main-header {
        background-color: white;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        position: sticky;
        top: 0;
        z-index: 1000;
    }
    .header-container {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 1440px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        gap: clamp(14px, 1.7vw, 28px);
        padding: 10px 28px;
    }
    .logo-box {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        min-width: 250px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        color: #222;
        text-decoration: none;
    }
    .site-logo {
        width: 80px;
        height: 80px;
        object-fit: contain;
        display: block;
        flex: 0 0 auto;
    }
    .brand-copy {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        line-height: 1.08;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .brand-name,
    .brand-highlight {
        font-size: 20px;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: .45px;
    }
    .brand-highlight {
        color: #e31e24;
    }
    .brand-tagline {
        margin-top: 5px;
        color: #555;
        font-size: 9px;
        font-weight: 500;
        letter-spacing: .05px;
    }

    /* Mobile Menu Toggle */
    .mobile-menu-toggle {
        display: none;
        font-size: 24px;
        color: #333;
        cursor: pointer;
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        border: 0;
        border-radius: 8px;
        background: #f7f7f7;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .mobile-dropdown-icon {
        display: inline-block;
        margin-left: 3px;
        font-size: 9px;
        transition: transform .25s ease;
    }

    /* Primary Nav */
    .primary-nav {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: flex-end;
        padding-right: 0;
    }
    .nav-list {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        list-style: none;
        gap: clamp(10px, 1.35vw, 22px);
    }
    .nav-item {
        position: relative;
        padding: 18px 0;
    }
    .nav-link {
        text-decoration: none;
        color: #4a4a4a;
        font-weight: 500;
        font-size: clamp(12px, .97vw, 14px);
        transition: color 0.3s ease;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: space-between;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-item:hover .nav-link {
        color: #e31e24;
    }

    /* Dropdown Menus */
    .dropdown-menu {
        position: absolute;
        top: calc(100% - 2px);
        left: 0;
        background-color: white;
        min-width: 260px;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        border-top: 3px solid #e31e24;
        list-style: none;
        opacity: 0;
        visibility: hidden;
        transform: translateY(10px);
        transition: all 0.3s ease;
        z-index: 200;
    }
    .nav-item.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
    .dropdown-item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    }
    .dropdown-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }
    .dropdown-item a {
        display: block;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        color: #555;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 500;
        transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
    }
    .dropdown-item a:hover {
        background-color: #f9f9f9;
        color: #e31e24;
    }

    /* Specific Grid Layout for Infrastructure Dropdown */
    .grid-dropdown {
        width: min(520px, calc(100vw - 40px));
        min-width: 0;
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .grid-dropdown .dropdown-item {
        border-right: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    }
    .grid-dropdown .dropdown-item:nth-child(even) {
        border-right: none;
    }

    /* Keep wide menus inside the viewport on the right side of the navbar. */
    .nav-item:nth-last-child(-n + 3) > .dropdown-menu {
        right: 0;
        left: auto;
    }

    /* WhatsApp Icon Box */
    .whatsapp-icon-box a {
        color: #25D366;
        font-size: 35px;
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    /* Hero Section */
    .hero-section {
        display: flex;
        max-width: 1400px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        height: 600px;
        background-color: #000;
    }

    /* Carousel Side */
    .carousel-container {
        flex: 6.5;
        position: relative;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .carousel-slide {
        position: absolute;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        opacity: 0;
        transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding: 0;
        background: #000;
        pointer-events: none;
    }
    .carousel-slide.active {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }
    .carousel-image {
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: contain;
        object-position: center;
    }
    .carousel-content {
        color: white;
        z-index: 10;
    }
    .carousel-content h2 {
        font-size: 36px;
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    }
    .award-banner {
        background: linear-gradient(90deg, #111, #333);
        border-bottom: 3px solid #d4af37;
        padding: 15px 25px;
        display: inline-block;
    }
    .award-banner h3 {
        color: #d4af37;
        font-size: 24px;
    }
    .carousel-btn {
        position: absolute;
        top: 50%;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        background: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
        border: none;
        color: white;
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        cursor: pointer;
        z-index: 20;
        transition: background 0.3s;
    }
    .carousel-btn:hover {
        background: rgba(227, 30, 36, 0.8);
    }
    .prev-btn { left: 20px; }
    .next-btn { right: 20px; }

    /* Carousel Dots */
    .carousel-indicators {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 20px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        display: flex;
        gap: 8px;
        z-index: 20;
    }
    .dot {
        height: 10px;
        width: 10px;
        flex: 0 0 10px;
        padding: 0;
        border: 0;
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
        border-radius: 50%;
        display: block;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background-color 0.3s;
        appearance: none;
    }
    .dot.active, .dot:hover {
        background-color: #e31e24;
    }

    /* Form Side */
    .form-container {
        flex: 3.5;
        background: url('https://www.transparenttextures.com/patterns/dark-wood.png') #222;
        padding: 30px;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .hero-form-box {
        background: white;
        border-radius: 12px;
        padding: clamp(26px, 3vw, 38px);
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 450px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
        border: 1px solid #ffcccc;
    }
    .hero-form-box h3 {
        color: #e31e24;
        text-align: center;
        margin-bottom: 7px;
        font-size: clamp(23px, 2.1vw, 29px);
        font-weight: 700;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .hero-form-box > p {
        margin-bottom: 24px;
        color: #666;
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.55;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .form-group {
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .form-group input,
    .form-group select {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 48px;
        padding: 12px 14px;
        border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
        border-radius: 6px;
        background: #fff;
        color: #333;
        font: inherit;
        font-size: 13px;
        outline: none;
        transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
    }
    .form-group input::placeholder {
        color: #777;
        opacity: 1;
    }
    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group select:focus {
        border-color: #e31e24;
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(227, 30, 36, .12);
    }
    .btn-submit-form {
        width: 100%;
        min-height: 49px;
        background-color: #e31e24;
        color: white;
        border: none;
        padding: 12px 18px;
        border-radius: 6px;
        font: inherit;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: .4px;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: background-color .3s ease, transform .2s ease;
    }
    .btn-submit-form:hover {
        background-color: #c8191f;
        transform: translateY(-1px);
    }
    .btn-submit-form:focus-visible {
        outline: 3px solid rgba(227, 30, 36, .28);
        outline-offset: 3px;
    }

    /* Quick Actions */
    .quick-actions {
        position: fixed;
        top: 50%;
        right: 0;
        z-index: 900;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1px;
        overflow: hidden;
        transform: translateY(-50%);
        border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .16);
    }
    .quick-action-link {
        width: 46px;
        height: 46px;
        display: grid;
        place-items: center;
        background: #e31e24;
        color: #fff;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-size: 18px;
        transition: background-color .25s ease, padding-right .25s ease;
    }
    .quick-action-link:hover,
    .quick-action-link:focus-visible {
        background: #b9141a;
    }
    .quick-action-link:focus-visible {
        outline: 3px solid #fff;
        outline-offset: -5px;
    }

    /* Welcome and Features */
    .welcome-features {
        background: #fcfcfc;
        padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 24px;
    }
    .features-container {
        width: min(1160px, 100%);
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .features-heading {
        margin-bottom: clamp(42px, 5vw, 64px);
        text-align: center;
    }
    .features-heading h2,
    .features-heading h3 {
        color: #555;
        font-weight: 700;
        line-height: 1.35;
        letter-spacing: .7px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .features-heading h2 {
        font-size: clamp(22px, 2.2vw, 29px);
    }
    .features-heading h3 {
        font-size: clamp(19px, 1.8vw, 24px);
    }
    .heading-divider {
        width: 48px;
        height: 2px;
        margin: 20px auto;
        display: block;
        background: #e31e24;
    }
    .features-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: clamp(24px, 3vw, 40px);
    }
    .feature-card {
        min-height: 250px;
        padding: 38px 30px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background: #fff;
        border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        border-radius: 8px;
        text-align: center;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .06);
        transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
    }
    .feature-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        border-color: #f5d2d3;
        box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, .1);
    }
    .feature-icon {
        margin-bottom: 18px;
        color: #e31e24;
        font-size: 40px;
        line-height: 1;
    }
    .feature-card h4 {
        color: #2f2f2f;
        font-size: 17px;
        font-weight: 700;
        line-height: 1.35;
    }
    .feature-divider {
        width: 40px;
        height: 2px;
        margin: 14px 0;
        display: block;
        background: #e31e24;
    }
    .feature-card p {
        max-width: 290px;
        color: #737373;
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }

    /* Campus Gallery */
    .campus-gallery {
        padding: clamp(64px, 7vw, 96px) 24px;
        background: #fafbfc;
        border-top: 1px solid #f0f1f3;
    }
    .campus-gallery-container {
        width: min(1200px, 100%);
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .campus-gallery-heading {
        max-width: 720px;
        margin: 0 auto 44px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .campus-gallery-kicker {
        display: block;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
        color: #c99c33;
        font-size: 12px;
        font-weight: 800;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .campus-gallery-heading h2 {
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        color: #1a202c;
        font-size: clamp(30px, 3.3vw, 40px);
        font-weight: 800;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .campus-gallery-heading h2 span {
        color: #c99c33;
    }
    .campus-gallery-heading p {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        color: #64748b;
        font-size: 15px;
        font-weight: 500;
        line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .campus-gallery-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
        gap: 24px;
        animation: gallery-fade-in .8s ease-out both;
    }
    .campus-gallery-card {
        min-width: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        background: #fdfbf7;
        border: 1px solid rgba(201, 156, 51, .1);
        border-radius: 12px;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
        transition: transform .3s ease, box-shadow .3s ease;
    }
    .campus-gallery-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-5px);
        box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, .09);
    }
    .campus-gallery-media {
        width: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
        overflow: hidden;
        background: #ececec;
    }
    .campus-gallery-media img {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        display: block;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center;
        transition: transform .45s ease;
    }
    .campus-gallery-card:hover .campus-gallery-media img {
        transform: scale(1.035);
    }
    .campus-gallery-card-footer {
        min-height: 68px;
        padding: 16px;
        display: flex;
        flex: 1;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .campus-gallery-card h3 {
        color: #2d3748;
        font-size: 14px;
        font-weight: 700;
        line-height: 1.4;
    }

    @keyframes gallery-fade-in {
        from {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
        }
        to {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }
    }

    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
        .campus-gallery-grid,
        .campus-gallery-card,
        .campus-gallery-media img {
            animation: none;
            transition: none;
        }
    }

    /* Chatbot Widget */
    .chatbot-wrapper {
        position: fixed;
        bottom: 30px;
        right: 30px; 
        z-index: 1000;
        display: flex;
        align-items: flex-end;
        flex-direction: row-reverse;
        gap: 15px;
    }
    .chatbot-tooltip {
        background: white;
        padding: 12px 20px;
        border-radius: 8px;
        box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        font-size: 13px;
        color: #555;
        position: relative;
        border: 1px solid #eee;
        animation: bounce 2s infinite;
    }
    .chatbot-tooltip::after {
        content: '';
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 10px;
        right: -10px; 
        border-width: 5px 0 5px 10px;
        border-style: solid;
        border-color: transparent transparent transparent white;
    }
    .close-tooltip {
        position: absolute;
        top: 2px;
        right: 5px;
        color: #e31e24;
        font-size: 16px;
        cursor: pointer;
    }
    .chat-window {
        display: none;
        background: white;
        width: 320px;
        border-radius: 10px;
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        overflow: hidden;
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 80px;
        right: 0;
        border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
    }
    .chat-header {
        background: #e31e24;
        color: white;
        padding: 15px;
        font-weight: 600;
        font-size: 14px;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .close-chat {
        cursor: pointer;
        font-size: 20px;
        line-height: 1;
    }
    .chat-body {
        padding: 15px;
        background: #f9f9f9;
        max-height: 350px;
        overflow-y: auto;
    }
    .bot-msg {
        background: white;
        padding: 12px;
        border-radius: 10px 10px 10px 0;
        font-size: 13px;
        color: #333;
        border: 1px solid #eee;
        margin-bottom: 15px;
        box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
    }
    .faq-options {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .faq-btn {
        background: transparent;
        border: 1px solid #e31e24;
        color: #e31e24;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        border-radius: 20px;
        font-size: 12px;
        text-align: left;
        cursor: pointer;
        transition: all 0.3s;
    }
    .faq-btn:hover {
        background: #e31e24;
        color: white;
    }
    .chatbot-avatar {
        position: relative;
        cursor: pointer;
    }
    .chatbot-avatar img {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 3px solid #25D366;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        background: white;
        transition: transform 0.3s;
    }
    .chatbot-avatar:hover img {
        transform: scale(1.1);
    }
    .online-indicator {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: 5px;
        right: 5px;
        width: 12px;
        height: 12px;
        background-color: #25D366;
        border-radius: 50%;
        border: 2px solid white;
    }

    @keyframes bounce {
        0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
        50% { transform: translateY(-5px); }
    }

    /* =========================================================
    MOBILE RESPONSIVE QUERIES
    ========================================================= */

    @media (max-width: 1180px) {
        /* Header adjustments */
        .header-container {
            min-height: 74px;
            padding: 8px 18px;
        }
        .site-logo {
            width: 68px;
            height: 68px;
        }
        .logo-box {
            min-width: 0;
        }
        .brand-name,
        .brand-highlight {
            font-size: 18px;
        }
        .brand-tagline {
            margin-top: 4px;
            font-size: 8.5px;
        }
        .whatsapp-icon-box {
            display: none; /* Hide WhatsApp in header, they can use Chatbot */
        }
        
        /* Mobile Navigation Toggle */
        .mobile-menu-toggle {
            display: inline-flex;
            margin-left: auto;
        }
        .mobile-dropdown-icon {
            display: inline-block;
            font-size: 12px;
        }
        
        .primary-nav {
            display: none; /* Hidden by default on mobile */
            position: absolute;
            top: 100%;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            background: white;
            flex-direction: column;
            padding: 0;
            box-shadow: 0 5px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
            border-top: 1px solid #eee;
            max-height: calc(100vh - 74px);
            overflow-y: auto;
            overscroll-behavior: contain;
        }
        .primary-nav.active {
            display: block; /* Toggled via JS */
        }
        .nav-list {
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 0;
        }
        .nav-item {
            padding: 0;
            border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        }
        .nav-link {
            padding: 15px 20px;
            font-size: 14px;
        }
        
        /* Override Dropdowns for mobile (accordion style) */
        .dropdown-menu, .grid-dropdown {
            position: static;
            min-width: 100%;
            box-shadow: none;
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: none;
            border-top: none;
            background: #f9f9f9;
            display: none; /* Hidden until parent clicked */
            width: 100%;
        }
        .dropdown-menu.active {
            display: block; /* Toggled via JS */
        }
        .grid-dropdown {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* Stack grid on mobile */
        }
        .grid-dropdown.active {
            display: grid;
        }
        .dropdown-item a {
            padding: 10px 30px;
        }

        /* Layout: Image Top, Form Bottom */
        .hero-section {
            flex-direction: column;
            height: auto; /* Let it grow naturally */
        }
        
        .carousel-container {
            flex: none;
            width: 100%;
            height: auto;
            aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
        }
        
        .form-container {
            flex: none;
            width: 100%;
            padding: 40px 15px; /* Give form breathing room */
            background-size: cover;
        }
        
        .hero-form-box {
            max-width: 520px;
        }
        
        /* Responsive Text in Carousel */
        .carousel-content h2 {
            font-size: 26px;
        }
        .award-banner h3 {
            font-size: 18px;
        }
        .campus-gallery-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 992px) {
        .features-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
        /* Stack Top Bar text */
        .top-bar-content {
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 0 14px;
        }
        
        /* Chatbot adjustments for small screens */
        .chatbot-wrapper {
            bottom: 20px;
            right: 20px;
        }
        .chat-window {
            width: calc(100vw - 40px); /* Responsive width */
            right: 0;
        }
        .quick-actions {
            display: none;
        }
        .campus-gallery-grid {
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
        .carousel-container {
            height: auto;
        }
        .carousel-slide {
            padding: 0;
        }
        .carousel-content h2 {
            font-size: 20px;
        }
        .welcome-features {
            padding: 54px 16px;
        }
        .features-heading {
            margin-bottom: 36px;
        }
        .features-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
        }
        .feature-card {
            min-height: 225px;
            padding: 32px 24px;
        }
        .campus-gallery {
            padding: 54px 16px;
        }
        .campus-gallery-heading {
            margin-bottom: 34px;
        }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
        .header-container {
            gap: 8px;
            padding-inline: 12px;
        }
        .logo-box {
            gap: 7px;
        }
        .site-logo {
            width: 54px;
            height: 54px;
        }
        .brand-name,
        .brand-highlight {
            font-size: 14px;
            letter-spacing: .2px;
        }
        .brand-tagline {
            max-width: 160px;
            overflow: hidden;
            font-size: 7.5px;
            text-overflow: ellipsis;
        }
        .mobile-menu-toggle {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            font-size: 21px;
        }
        .chatbot-tooltip {
            display: none;
        }
        .campus-gallery-grid {
            grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
        }
    }

/* =============================================
   ABOUT US SECTION
   ============================================= */
.about-section {
    padding: 64px 24px;
    max-width: 1360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 5fr 7fr;
        gap: 64px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
    .about-grid {
        gap: 96px;
    }
}

/* Left Column: Image */
.about-image-col {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-right: 24px;
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    z-index: 1;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-image-col {
        max-width: none;
        padding-right: 32px;
        padding-bottom: 32px;
    }
}

.about-image-decor {
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    left: -24px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: 2px solid rgba(225, 37, 27, 0.1);
    border-radius: 2rem;
    z-index: -1;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-image-col:hover .about-image-decor {
    transform: translateX(8px) translateY(-8px);
}

.about-portrait {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(31, 41, 55, 0.1);
}

.about-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    right: 0;
    background-color: #e31e24;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 24px 32px;
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -8px rgba(225, 37, 27, 0.3);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-badge:hover {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-badge {
        padding: 32px 40px;
    }
}

.about-badge-number {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-badge-number {
        font-size: 3rem;
    }
}

.about-badge-label {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #fecaca;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-badge-label {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
    }
}

/* Right Column: Text */
.about-text-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-subtitle-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.about-subtitle-line {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: #e31e24;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.about-subtitle-text {
    color: #e31e24;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.about-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #1f2937;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .about-title { font-size: 2.25rem; }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-title { font-size: 2.5rem; }
}

.about-title-accent {
    color: transparent;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #e31e24, #dc2626);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
}

.about-description {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    max-width: 640px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .about-description {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
}

/* Contact Items */
.about-contact-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}

.about-contact-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
    padding: 12px;
    margin-left: -12px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-contact-item {
        align-items: center;
    }
}

.about-contact-item:hover {
    background-color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.about-contact-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    min-width: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background-color: #f3f4f6;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #4b5563;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.about-contact-item:hover .about-contact-icon {
    background-color: #fef2f2;
    color: #e31e24;
}

.about-contact-icon--accent {
    background-color: #fef2f2;
    color: #e31e24;
}

.about-contact-icon--accent svg {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-contact-item:hover .about-contact-icon--accent svg {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.about-contact-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 0;
}

.about-contact-label {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #4b5563;
}

.about-contact-value {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #1f2937;
    margin-top: 2px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-contact-value {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }
}

.about-contact-item:hover .about-contact-value {
    color: #e31e24;
}

.about-contact-email {
    font-size: 1rem;
    word-break: break-word;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
    .about-contact-email {
        font-size: 1.125rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-contact-email {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
}

.about-contact-location {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #1f2937;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .about-contact-location {
        font-size: 1rem;
    }
}

/* =============================================
   CAREER-READY COURSES SECTION
   ============================================= */
.courses-section {
    padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 6rem) 1.5rem;
    background-color: #f8f9fa;
}

.courses-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.courses-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
}

.courses-kicker {
    color: #e31e24;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.courses-main-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw + 0.5rem, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #0a0a0b;
    line-height: 1.1;
}

.courses-title-highlight {
    color: #e31e24;
}

.courses-subtitle {
    color: #52525b;
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw + 0.5rem, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    max-width: 800px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Cards Grid */
.courses-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 800px) {
    .courses-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 3rem;
    }
}

/* Card */
.course-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 32px;
    padding: 1rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px -10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    color: inherit;
    animation: coursesFadeUp 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) backwards;
}

.course-card:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.1s; }
.course-card:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.course-card:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.3s; }
.course-card:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes coursesFadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.course-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-12px);
    box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02),
                0 20px 40px -10px rgba(217, 45, 32, 0.15);
}

/* Card Image */
.course-card-image {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: #e4e4e7;
}

.course-card-image img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.course-card:hover .course-card-image img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Category Pill */
.course-category-pill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.25rem;
    left: 1.25rem;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    padding: 0.6rem 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #e31e24;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Card Content */
.course-card-content {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.course-card-title {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.8vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.3;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #0a0a0b;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

/* Arrow Icon */
.course-arrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    background: #f4f4f5;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.course-arrow svg {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    fill: none;
    stroke: #0a0a0b;
    stroke-width: 2.5;
    transition: stroke 0.3s ease;
}

.course-card:hover .course-arrow {
    background: #e31e24;
    transform: translateX(4px) translateY(-4px) scale(1.1);
}

.course-card:hover .course-arrow svg {
    stroke: #fff;
}

/* Card Description */
.course-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: #52525b;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

/* Card Footer */
.course-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #f4f4f5;
}

.course-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    background: #f8f9fa;
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0a0a0b;
    border: 1px solid #f4f4f5;
}

.course-pill svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
    min-width: 16px;
    color: #e31e24;
}

.course-pill span {
    color: #52525b;
    font-weight: 500;
}

    /* =============================================
    VIDEO GALLERY SECTIONS
    ============================================= */
    .video-sections-wrapper {
        max-width: 1152px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 48px 16px 96px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 96px;
    }

    .video-section {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
    }

    .video-section-title {
        font-size: 1.5rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        text-align: center;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        color: #1f2937;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }

    .video-title-divider {
        width: 60px;
        height: 3px;
        background-color: #e31e24;
        border-radius: 2px;
        margin: 0 auto 32px;
    }

    /* Hero Video */
    .video-hero-container {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 896px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .video-hero-link {
        position: relative;
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
        background-color: #000;
        border-radius: 12px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
        border: 4px solid #fff;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
        text-decoration: none;
    }

    .video-hero-link:hover {
        transform: translateY(-4px);
        box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(127, 29, 29, 0.2);
    }

    /* Shared thumbnail style */
    .video-thumb {
        width: 100%;
        height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }

    .video-hero-link:hover .video-thumb,
    .video-card:hover .video-thumb {
        transform: scale(1.05);
    }

    /* Play overlay */
    .video-play-overlay {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
        transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .video-hero-link:hover .video-play-overlay,
    .video-card:hover .video-play-overlay {
        background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    }

    .video-play-btn-circle {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        padding: 16px;
        border-radius: 50%;
        backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .video-hero-link:hover .video-play-btn-circle {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .video-play-icon {
        width: 64px;
        height: 64px;
        color: #fff;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4));
        transition: color 0.3s ease;
    }

    .video-hero-link:hover .video-play-icon {
        color: #e31e24;
    }

    /* Small play overlay (grid cards) */
    .video-play-overlay--sm {
        background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    }

    .video-play-icon--sm {
        width: 56px;
        height: 56px;
        opacity: 0.9;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3));
    }

    .video-card:hover .video-play-icon--sm {
        color: #e31e24;
    }

    /* Video Grid (3-column) */
    .video-grid {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 24px;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .video-card {
        position: relative;
        display: block;
        width: 100%;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
        background-color: #000;
        border-radius: 8px;
        overflow: hidden;
        box-shadow: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
        text-decoration: none;
        transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    }

    .video-card:hover {
        transform: translateY(-2px);
        box-shadow: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

/* =============================================
   OUR STAR RECRUITERS SECTION
   ============================================= */
.recruiters-section {
    background-color: #fff;
    padding: 40px 32px 32px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
}

.recruiters-title-logo {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.recruiters-brand-logo {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    background: #fff;
    padding: 6px;
}

.recruiters-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.recruiters-logo-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 40px;
    align-items: center;
    justify-items: center;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 700px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.recruiter-logo-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 100%;
    height: 200px;
    padding: 20px;
    background-color: #fafafa;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.recruiter-logo-wrapper:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.recruiter-logo {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: grayscale(100%);
    transition: filter 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.recruiter-logo-wrapper:hover .recruiter-logo {
    filter: grayscale(0%);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.recruiters-nav {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}

.recruiter-nav-btn {
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    background: #fff;
    color: #9ca3af;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.recruiter-nav-btn:hover {
    background-color: #fef2f2;
    color: #e31e24;
    border-color: #e31e24;
}

/* =============================================
   VIDEO SECTIONS – RESPONSIVE
   ============================================= */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .video-sections-wrapper {
        gap: 64px;
        padding: 36px 16px 64px;
    }

    .video-section-title {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }

    .video-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .video-play-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
    }

    .video-play-icon--sm {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
    }

    .video-play-btn-circle {
        padding: 12px;
    }

    .recruiters-section {
        padding: 28px 16px 24px;
    }

    .recruiters-brand-logo {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
    }

    .recruiters-logo-grid {
        gap: 24px;
        max-width: 520px;
    }

    .recruiter-logo-wrapper {
        height: 150px;
        padding: 16px;
    }

    .recruiters-nav {
        margin-top: 28px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .recruiters-logo-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
        max-width: 320px;
    }

    .recruiter-logo-wrapper {
        height: 120px;
    }

    .recruiters-brand-logo {
        width: 60px;
        height: 60px;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .video-section-title {
        font-size: 1.875rem;
    }
}


/* =============================================
   LEADERSHIP & STUDENT STORIES
   ============================================= */
#ca-leadership-stories {
    --leadership-red: #e52323;
    --leadership-orange: #ff512f;
    --leadership-ink: #0f172a;
    --leadership-muted: #64748b;
    --leadership-panel: #f8fafc;
    --leadership-gradient: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--leadership-red) 0%, var(--leadership-orange) 100%);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: var(--leadership-ink);
    background: #fff;
}

.leadership-stories-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: min(100%, 1280px);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.leadership-ambient-blob {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(80px);
    opacity: .55;
    pointer-events: none;
    animation: leadership-float 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.leadership-blob-one {
    top: -90px;
    left: -130px;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: rgba(229, 35, 35, .13);
}

.leadership-blob-two {
    right: -150px;
    bottom: 85px;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: rgba(255, 81, 47, .1);
    animation-delay: -5s;
}

@keyframes leadership-float {
    from { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    to { transform: translate(30px, 50px) scale(1.1); }
}

.leadership-heading {
    margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.leadership-heading h2,
.leadership-team-card h3,
.student-testimonial-card strong,
.leadership-heading p,
.leadership-badge,
.leadership-team-card p,
.student-testimonial-card p,
.student-testimonial-card footer span {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.leadership-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    padding: .5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background: rgba(229, 35, 35, .08);
    color: var(--leadership-red);
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.leadership-heading h2 {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    color: var(--leadership-ink);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.leadership-heading h2 span,
.leadership-team-card > p {
    background: var(--leadership-gradient);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    color: transparent;
}

.leadership-heading > p {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: var(--leadership-muted);
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.leadership-team-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.leadership-team-card {
    width: min(100%, 360px);
    padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .03);
    border-radius: 1.5rem;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .03);
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), box-shadow .4s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), border-color .4s ease;
}

.leadership-team-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    border-color: rgba(229, 35, 35, .12);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(229, 35, 35, .10);
}

.leadership-image-ring {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
    padding: 4px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--leadership-gradient);
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

.leadership-team-card:hover .leadership-image-ring {
    transform: scale(1.05);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--leadership-orange) 0%, var(--leadership-red) 100%);
}

.leadership-image-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--leadership-panel);
}

.leadership-image-inner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .5s ease;
}

.leadership-team-card:hover .leadership-image-inner img {
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(2deg);
}

.leadership-team-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .25rem;
    color: var(--leadership-ink);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.leadership-team-card > p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    line-height: 1.35;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.student-stories-panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 6rem -1.5rem 0;
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .03);
    background: var(--leadership-panel);
}

.student-testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.student-testimonial-card {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    min-height: 285px;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 2rem;
    border-radius: 1.25rem;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .03);
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), box-shadow .4s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

.student-testimonial-card::before {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    content: '';
    background: var(--leadership-gradient);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity .4s ease;
}

.student-testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(229, 35, 35, .1);
}

.student-testimonial-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}

.student-quote-icon {
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    color: rgba(229, 35, 35, .16);
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1;
    transition: color .4s ease, opacity .4s ease, transform .4s ease;
}

.student-testimonial-card:hover .student-quote-icon {
    color: var(--leadership-red);
    opacity: .2;
    transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-10deg);
}

.student-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 4px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: #fbbf24;
    font-size: .8rem;
}

.student-testimonial-card > p {
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    color: var(--leadership-muted);
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.student-testimonial-card footer {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
}

.student-testimonial-card strong {
    margin-bottom: .1rem;
    color: var(--leadership-ink);
    font-size: .95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.student-testimonial-card footer span {
    color: var(--leadership-red);
    font-size: .7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.leadership-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
    transition: opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), transform .8s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

.leadership-reveal.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.leadership-delay-one { transition-delay: .1s; }
.leadership-delay-two { transition-delay: .2s; }
.leadership-delay-three { transition-delay: .3s; }

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .student-testimonial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    #ca-leadership-stories {
        padding-top: 8rem;
    }

    .student-stories-panel {
        padding-top: 8rem;
        padding-bottom: 8rem;
    }

    .student-testimonial-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .leadership-ambient-blob {
        animation: none;
    }

    .leadership-reveal {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }
}


/* =============================================
   ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION
   ============================================= */
#ca-awards-recognition {
    --awards-red: #e12d39;
    --awards-ink: #121212;
    --awards-muted: #555;
    padding: 6rem 1.5rem;
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--awards-ink);
}

.awards-recognition-container {
    width: min(100%, 1280px);
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.awards-recognition-heading {
    max-width: 730px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.awards-recognition-heading > span,
.awards-feature-content > span {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--awards-red);
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: .12em;
    line-height: 1.3;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.awards-recognition-heading > span {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.awards-recognition-heading h2,
.awards-feature-content h3,
.awards-gallery-card h3,
.awards-recognition-heading p,
.awards-feature-content p {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', sans-serif;
}

.awards-recognition-heading h2 {
    margin: 0 0 1rem;
    color: var(--awards-ink);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -.03em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.awards-recognition-heading h2 strong {
    color: var(--awards-red);
    font-weight: inherit;
}

.awards-recognition-heading p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--awards-muted);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.awards-feature-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.awards-feature-card {
    display: flex;
    height: 100%;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, .04);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    background: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .03);
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), box-shadow .4s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

.awards-feature-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, .08);
}

.awards-feature-media {
    height: 240px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #e5e7eb;
}

.awards-feature-media img,
.awards-gallery-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform .6s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), opacity .4s ease;
}

.awards-feature-card:hover .awards-feature-media img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.awards-feature-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-grow: 1;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.awards-feature-content > span {
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
    font-size: .7rem;
    letter-spacing: .09em;
}

.awards-feature-content h3 {
    margin: 0 0 .75rem;
    color: var(--awards-ink);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.awards-feature-content p {
    flex-grow: 1;
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--awards-muted);
    font-size: .94rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.awards-gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.awards-gallery-card {
    position: relative;
    height: 260px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 1rem;
    background: #1a1a1a;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, .05);
    transition: transform .4s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1), box-shadow .4s cubic-bezier(.16, 1, .3, 1);
}

.awards-gallery-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, .15);
}

.awards-gallery-card img {
    opacity: .9;
}

.awards-gallery-card:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    opacity: 1;
}

.awards-gallery-card::after {
    position: absolute;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 80%;
    content: '';
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, .9) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, .4) 50%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: height .4s ease;
}

.awards-gallery-card:hover::after {
    height: 90%;
}

.awards-gallery-card h3 {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 0;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.35;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, .5);
    transition: transform .4s ease;
}

.awards-gallery-card:hover h3 {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .awards-feature-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }

    .awards-feature-card:last-child {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
    }

    .awards-feature-media {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .awards-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    #ca-awards-recognition {
        padding: 4rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .awards-recognition-heading {
        margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .awards-feature-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .awards-feature-card:last-child {
        grid-column: auto;
    }

    .awards-feature-media {
        height: 220px;
    }

    .awards-feature-content {
        padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .awards-gallery-grid {
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .awards-gallery-card {
        height: 200px;
    }

    .awards-gallery-card h3 {
        right: 1rem;
        bottom: 1rem;
        left: 1rem;
        font-size: .95rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    #ca-awards-recognition {
        padding: 3rem 1rem;
    }

    .awards-gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .awards-gallery-card {
        height: 240px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-section {
    padding: 5rem 1rem;
    max-width: 56rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .faq-section { padding: 5rem 2rem; }
}

.faq-container {
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.faq-kicker {
    color: #e31e24;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.2em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .faq-kicker { font-size: 0.875rem; }
}

.faq-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .faq-title { font-size: 3rem; }
}

.faq-title span {
    color: #e31e24;
}

.faq-desc {
    color: #6b7280;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    max-width: 42rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.faq-item {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}

.accordion-btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.accordion-btn:focus {
    outline: none;
}

.faq-question {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111827;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.accordion-btn:hover .faq-question {
    color: #e31e24;
}

.accordion-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #e31e24;
    margin-left: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.is-open-icon {
    transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.accordion-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.3s ease-in-out;
}

.accordion-content.is-open {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}

.accordion-inner {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faq-answer {
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.625;
    padding-right: 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section {
    background-color: #d22d29;
    padding: 4rem 1rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.cta-container {
    max-width: 64rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-title {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cta-title { font-size: 2.75rem; }
}

.cta-desc {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cta-desc { font-size: 1.125rem; }
}

.cta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cta-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

.cta-card {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 1rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    height: 100%;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cta-card { padding: 2rem; }
}

.cta-card-label {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.6875rem; /* 11px */
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.cta-card-value {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .cta-card-value { font-size: 1.25rem; }
}

.cta-card-email {
    font-size: 1rem;
    word-break: break-all;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .cta-card-email { font-size: 1.25rem; }
}

.cta-button {
    background-color: #1a1a1a;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 0.375rem;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.cta-button:hover {
    background-color: #000000;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-section {
    background-color: #1e293b;
    color: #ffffff;
    padding-top: 5rem;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-container {
    max-width: 80rem;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-container { padding: 0 3rem; }
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
        gap: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
    .footer-col-about {
        padding-right: 2rem;
    }
}

.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-logo {
    width: 4rem;
    height: 4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-logo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-brand-name {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.footer-brand-name span {
    color: #e31e24;
}

.footer-brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #a0a0a0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.footer-about-text {
    color: #a0a0a0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.625;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.footer-social-link {
    width: 2.5rem;
    height: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #334155;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
    background-color: #374151;
}

.footer-social-link svg {
    width: 1rem;
    height: 1rem;
    fill: #d1d5db;
}

.footer-heading {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.footer-link-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-link-list a {
    color: #d0d0d0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-link-list a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-contact-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    color: #d0d0d0;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
    line-height: 1.625;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-contact-item {
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.footer-contact-item:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-contact-email {
    word-break: break-all;
}

.footer-bottom-bar {
    border-top: 1px solid #333333;
    margin-top: 4rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    color: #888888;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-bottom-bar {
        flex-direction: row;
    }
}

.footer-bottom-bar p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .footer-bottom-bar p {
        margin-bottom: 0;
    }
}

.footer-legal-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-legal-links a {
    color: #888888;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.footer-legal-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
}

.footer-separator {
    color: #888888;
}