/*
Theme Name: BD Somani International School Theme
Author: Rohan Villarosa
Description: A custom WordPress theme for BD Somani International School.
Version: 1.0.3
Text Domain: bd-somani
*/

/* ==========================================================================
   1. DESIGN SYSTEM & CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
    /* Brand Color Palette */
    --clr-primary-yellow: #F1C822;
    --clr-primary-purple: #49274A;
    --clr-purple-dark: #371D38;
    --clr-purple-light: #683969;
    --clr-purple-muted: #94618E;
    --clr-brand-cream: #F4DECB;
    --clr-yellow-hover: #e0b818;
    --clr-text-dark: #222222;
    --clr-text-light: #FFFFFF;
    --clr-text-muted: #666666;
    --clr-border: #EAEAEA;
    --clr-accent-cream: #FFF5EE;
    --clr-wavy-purple-light: #F0E6F0;
    --clr-bg-light: #FBFBFB;

    /* Uniform Layout Dimensions & Side Padding */
    --max-width: 1440px;
    --site-padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);

    /* Typography Stack */
    --font-heading: 'Montserrat', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    --ls-heading: -4%;

    /* Fluid Clamp Font Sizes */
    --fs-xs: clamp(0.7rem, 0.75vw, 0.85rem);
    --fs-sm: 1rem;
    --fs-base: clamp(1rem, 1.05vw + 0.05rem, 1.12rem);
    --fs-md: clamp(1.1rem, 1.3vw + 0.1rem, 1.35rem);
    --fs-lg: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.8rem);
    --fs-xl: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.8rem);
    --fs-hero: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw + 0.5rem, 4.25rem);

    /* Fluid Clamp Spacing */
    --space-3xs: clamp(0.25rem, 0.4vw, 0.5rem);
    --space-2xs: clamp(0.5rem, 0.8vw, 0.75rem);
    --space-xs: clamp(0.75rem, 1vw, 1rem);
    --space-sm: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.5rem);
    --space-md: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
    --space-lg: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    --space-xl: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);

    /* Border Radii */
    --radius-sm: 4px;
    --radius-md: 8px;
    --radius-lg: 16px;
    --radius-pill: 50px;

    /* Transitions */
    --transition-fast: all 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    --transition-normal: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. RESET & BASE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    font-size: 16px;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    max-width: 100vw;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--clr-text-dark);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100vw;
    transition: background-color 0.5s ease;
}

.site-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: hidden !important;
    transition: background-color 0.5s ease;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.font-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-heading);
    text-transform: capitalize;
}

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

a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
}

ul,
ol {
    list-style: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. REUSABLE UTILITIES & COMPONENTS (DRY METHOD)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Layout Containers */
.site-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow-x: clip;
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    transition: background-color 0.5s ease;
}

.site-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-inline: var(--site-padding);
}

.relative {
    position: relative;
}

.text-center {
    text-align: center;
}

.bg-light {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-light);
}

/* Flexbox Helpers */
.flex {
    display: flex;
}

.flex-column {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.flex-center {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.flex-between {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.flex-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.align-center {
    align-items: center;
}

.justify-center {
    justify-content: center;
}

/* Gap Helpers */
.gap-2xs {
    gap: var(--space-2xs);
}

.gap-xs {
    gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.gap-sm {
    gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.gap-md {
    gap: var(--space-md);
}

.gap-lg {
    gap: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Section Header Typography */
.section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-text-dark);
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-heading);
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-transform: capitalize;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    color: #555555;
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.bg-white {
    background-color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

/* Button Components */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-yellow {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    padding: clamp(0.65rem, 0.95vw, 0.9rem) clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 2rem);
}

.btn-yellow:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-yellow-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.35);
}

.btn-outline-purple {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-purple);
    padding: clamp(0.65rem, 0.95vw, 0.9rem) clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 2rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-outline-purple:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.25);
}

.btn-outline-purple path {
    transition: stroke 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-purple:hover path {
    stroke: #FFFFFF;
}

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

.btn:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* SplitText & Native Word Reveal Utility */
.split-line-parent,
.split-word-parent {
    overflow: hidden !important;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: top;
    padding-bottom: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: -0.08em;
}

.split-line-child,
.split-word-child {
    display: inline-block;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* Shared Infinite Marquee Animation Component */
.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marqueeScroll 35s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

.marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 3rem);
    padding-right: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 3rem);
}

.marquee-dot,
.marquee-star {
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    font-size: 0.9em;
    margin-inline: 0.25rem;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% {
        transform: translateX(0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: translateX(-50%);
    }
}

/* Keyframe Animations */
@keyframes floatGlobe {

    0%,
    100% {
        translate: 0 0;
    }

    50% {
        translate: 0 -18px;
    }
}

.floating-doodle,
.floating-globe-icon,
.floating-arrow-icon,
.curriculum-doodle-arrow,
.curriculum-doodle-icon {
    animation: floatGlobe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* Remove redundant per-element animation overrides — single source above */
.floating-globe-icon,
.floating-arrow-icon {
    animation-duration: 4s;
}

@keyframes spinBadge {
    from {
        transform: rotate(0deg);
    }

    to {
        transform: rotate(360deg);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. TOP MARQUEE & FIXED HEADER NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header-fixed {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.top-marquee {
    display: none !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    padding-block: clamp(0.3rem, 0.4vw, 0.45rem);
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 1.2vw, 0.78rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.main-header {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.header-inner {
    padding: 0 1rem;
    height: clamp(70px, 5.5vw, 90px);
}

.site-logo img {
    height: clamp(42px, 3.8vw, 55px);
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.site-logo:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Nav Menu Items */
.nav-menu {
    gap: clamp(0.8rem, 1.4vw, 2rem);
}

.nav-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--clr-text-dark);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding-block: 0.5rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.3rem;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
}

.nav-link.active::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Dropdown Navigation Menu */
.nav-item.dropdown {
    position: relative;
}

.dropdown-icon {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-icon {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 0;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    min-width: 270px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(8px);
    transition: var(--transition-normal);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-purple);
    box-shadow: -4px 4px 0px var(--clr-primary-yellow), 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-header-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #999999;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.dropdown-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.dropdown-list li {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #EAEAEA;
}

.dropdown-list li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.dropdown-list a {
    display: block;
    padding-block: 0.8rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1E1E1E;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-heading);
    transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-list a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    padding-left: 0.3rem;
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger */
.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 1100;
    padding: 0;
}

.hamburger-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 24px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background-color: #2B182C;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.25s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
    transform-origin: center;
}

.mobile-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1),
.mobile-toggle.is-open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2),
.mobile-toggle.is-open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scaleX(0);
}

.mobile-toggle.is-active .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3),
.mobile-toggle.is-open .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-nav-wrapper {
    display: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. HERO CAROUSEL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100svh;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #140A16;
}

.hero-slides {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 100svh;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 100svh;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), visibility 0.8s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            rgba(20, 10, 22, 0.72) 0%,
            rgba(20, 10, 22, 0.48) 20%,
            rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: clamp(110px, 12vw, 150px);
    padding-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.hero-content {
    max-width: clamp(480px, 60vw, 1000px);
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: var(--fs-hero);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    max-width: 580px;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.hero-btn {
    margin-top: var(--space-xs);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.3);
}

/* Bottom Center Progress Bar Indicators */
.hero-progress-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-progress-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(0.5rem, 1vw, 1rem);
    padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
}

.hero-progress-item {
    position: relative;
    width: clamp(55px, 7vw, 90px);
    height: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.hero-progress-track {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-progress-item:hover .hero-progress-track {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.progress-bar-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. PHILOSOPHY & COVERFLOW CAROUSEL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.philosophy-section {
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem);
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-light);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Floating Icons (Positioned Behind Header Text) */
.floating-globe-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: clamp(0.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* animation inherited from shared rule above — no override needed */
}

.floating-globe-icon img {
    width: clamp(65px, 6vw, 95px);
    height: auto;
}

.floating-arrow-icon {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 5rem);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    /* animation inherited from shared rule above — no override needed */
}

.floating-arrow-icon img {
    width: clamp(60px, 5.5vw, 85px);
    height: auto;
}

.philosophy-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* 3D Circular Coverflow Stage (5-Card Positional Slot Engine) */
.coverflow-carousel-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    padding-block: 2rem 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
}

.coverflow-stage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    height: clamp(340px, 32vw, 480px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    perspective: 1000px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.coverflow-slide-item {
    position: absolute;
    width: clamp(230px, 21vw, 360px);
    height: clamp(330px, 30vw, 460px);
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    margin-top: calc(-1 * clamp(330px, 30vw, 460px) / 2);
    margin-left: calc(-1 * clamp(230px, 21vw, 360px) / 2);
    transition: transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.35, 1), opacity 0.85s ease, filter 0.85s ease;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    cursor: pointer;
    user-select: none;
}

/* 5 Positional Slots: slot-0, slot-1, slot-2 (Center), slot-3, slot-4 */
.coverflow-slide-item {
    opacity: 1;
}

.coverflow-slide-item.slot-0 {
    transform: translate3d(-175%, 0, -120px) scale(0.74);
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 1;
}

.coverflow-slide-item.slot-1 {
    transform: translate3d(-90%, 0, -50px) scale(0.86);
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.coverflow-slide-item.slot-2 {
    transform: translate3d(0%, 0, 0px) scale(1.06);
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 5;
}

.coverflow-slide-item.slot-2 .coverflow-card {
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.coverflow-slide-item.slot-3 {
    transform: translate3d(90%, 0, -50px) scale(0.86);
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 2;
}

.coverflow-slide-item.slot-4 {
    transform: translate3d(175%, 0, -120px) scale(0.74);
    opacity: 1;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Slide wrapping helper to keep z-index low during 0 -> 4 transition */
.coverflow-slide-item.is-wrapping {
    z-index: 0 !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .coverflow-slide-item.slot-0 {
        transform: translate3d(-130%, 0, -100px) scale(0.68);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .coverflow-slide-item.slot-1 {
        transform: translate3d(-68%, 0, -40px) scale(0.84);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .coverflow-slide-item.slot-2 {
        transform: translate3d(0%, 0, 0px) scale(1.04);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .coverflow-slide-item.slot-3 {
        transform: translate3d(68%, 0, -40px) scale(0.84);
        opacity: 1;
    }

    .coverflow-slide-item.slot-4 {
        transform: translate3d(130%, 0, -100px) scale(0.68);
        opacity: 1;
    }
}

.coverflow-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    background-color: #F8F5F8;
    transition: box-shadow 0.85s ease, border-color 0.85s ease;
}

.coverflow-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 4px);
}

.philosophy-copy {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    color: #444444;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 640px;
}

.philosophy-cta-wrapper {
    margin-top: var(--space-xs);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. GLOBAL FUTURE VIDEO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.global-future-section {
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bg-wavy-line-svg {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -40px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.95;
    width: clamp(300px, 34vw, 500px);
    height: auto;
}

.bg-wavy-line-svg svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.global-future-header {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.global-future-title {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.global-future-subtitle {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Video Placeholder Container & Legacy Badge */
.video-placeholder-wrapper {
    margin-block: clamp(3rem, 5.5vw, 5rem) clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.video-card-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    border-radius: clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 24px);
    overflow: visible;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    background-color: #1A1A1A;
}

.video-poster-box {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: calc(clamp(16px, 2.2vw, 24px) - 4px);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.video-poster-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.video-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Top-Left Rotating Legacy Badge */
.legacy-badge-wrapper {
    position: absolute;
    top: -42px;
    left: -42px;
    z-index: 10;
    width: clamp(115px, 12vw, 155px);
    height: clamp(115px, 12vw, 155px);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22));
}

.legacy-badge-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    animation: spinBadge 28s linear infinite;
    transform-origin: center center;
}

.legacy-badge-center-icon {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.legacy-badge-center-icon svg {
    width: clamp(32px, 3.2vw, 44px);
    height: auto;
}

/* Bottom-Right Pause/Play Toggle Button */
.video-control-btn {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 10;
    width: clamp(46px, 4.5vw, 56px);
    height: clamp(46px, 4.5vw, 56px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--clr-accent-cream);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.video-control-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.global-future-cta {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}



/* ==========================================================================
   9. CURRICULUM STAGE TIMELINE CAROUSEL SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.curriculum-carousel-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem);
    position: relative;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

.curriculum-header {
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}



.curriculum-subtitle-wrapper {
    max-width: 850px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.curriculum-doodle-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: -55px;
    bottom: -30px;
}

/* Interactive Timeline Stepper Bar */
.timeline-stepper-wrapper {
    width: 100%;

    margin-inline: auto;
    position: relative;
    padding-inline: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    margin-block: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.timeline-stepper-track {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: #E2D8E3;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.timeline-progress-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.timeline-steps {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-step-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    position: relative;
    padding: 0;
}

.timeline-step-dot {
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 3px solid var(--clr-primary-purple);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-step-btn.active .timeline-step-dot {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    transform: scale(1.3);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.15);
}

.timeline-step-label {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1vw, 1.05rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-text-dark);
    position: absolute;
    top: 24px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.timeline-step-btn:first-child .timeline-step-label {
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
}

.timeline-step-btn:last-child .timeline-step-label {
    right: 0;
    left: auto;
    transform: none;
}

.timeline-step-btn:not(:first-child):not(:last-child) .timeline-step-label {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-step-btn.active .timeline-step-label {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
}

/* Carousel Slider Main Container & Halfway Screen-Edge Nav Buttons */
.curriculum-carousel-container {
    width: 100%;

    margin-inline: auto;
    padding-top: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    position: relative;
}

/* Section 5 & 8 Screen-Edge Carousel Navigation Buttons */
.carousel-nav-btn,
.parents-nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 60%;
    z-index: 50;
    width: clamp(64px, 5.5vw, 84px);
    height: clamp(64px, 5.5vw, 84px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn,
.parents-prev-btn {
    left: 8px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-right: clamp(12px, 1.2vw, 18px);
}

.carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn:hover,
.parents-prev-btn:hover {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
    background-color: var(--clr-yellow-hover);
}

.carousel-nav-btn.next-btn,
.parents-next-btn {
    right: 8px;
    transform: translate(50%, -50%);
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: clamp(12px, 1.2vw, 18px);
}

.carousel-nav-btn.next-btn:hover,
.parents-next-btn:hover {
    transform: translate(50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
    background-color: var(--clr-yellow-hover);
}

.carousel-nav-btn.swiper-button-disabled,
.parents-prev-btn.swiper-button-disabled,
.parents-next-btn.swiper-button-disabled {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    cursor: default !important;
}

.curriculum-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.curriculum-slide {
    width: clamp(680px, 62vw, 950px);
    max-width: 85vw;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.curriculum-slide-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.05fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(0.75rem, 1.8vw, 2rem);
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Overlapping Image Placeholder Cards */
.curriculum-media-box {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    min-height: clamp(360px, 38vw, 480px);
}

.placeholder-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FBF8FB 0%, #F1EBF2 100%);
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.main-photo-card {
    width: 90%;
    height: clamp(330px, 35vw, 450px);
}

.secondary-photo-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: 0;
    width: clamp(220px, 24vw, 320px);
    height: clamp(140px, 14vw, 190px);
    z-index: 2;
}

.main-photo-card img,
.secondary-photo-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 15%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.placeholder-content {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}



/* Right Topic Details Box & Doodles */
.curriculum-info-box {
    min-width: 0;
    padding-left: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 2rem);
}

.curriculum-topic-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    color: var(--clr-text-dark);
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.curriculum-topic-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    color: #444444;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 540px;
}

.curriculum-doodle-icon {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 0.85;
    width: clamp(45px, 4vw, 65px) !important;
    height: clamp(45px, 4vw, 65px) !important;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.curriculum-doodle-icon svg {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
}

.doodle-pos-1 {
    top: -25px;
    right: -20px;
    transform: rotate(12deg);
}

.doodle-pos-2 {
    bottom: -20px;
    right: 20px;
    transform: rotate(-14deg);
}

.doodle-pos-3 {
    top: 50%;
    left: -20px;
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-10deg);
}

.media-doodle-1 {
    position: absolute;
    top: -25px;
    right: -15px;
    z-index: 4;
    transform: rotate(-12deg);
}

.media-doodle-2 {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: 15px;
    z-index: 4;
    transform: rotate(14deg);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 6: SOLID PURPLE FULL HEIGHT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.purple-full-section {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100svh;
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    position: relative;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.experiential-ribbon-svg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 10%;
    width: 120%;
    height: 120%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.18;
}

.experiential-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(300px, 40%) 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 4.5rem);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
}

.experiential-media-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: clamp(420px, 45vw, 540px);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.experiential-info-box {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
}

.experiential-media-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: clamp(420px, 45vw, 540px);
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    background-color: #331A34;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.experiential-slides {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.experiential-img-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    transform: scale(1.05);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.experiential-img-slide.active {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: scale(1) !important;
    z-index: 10 !important;
}

.experiential-title {
    max-width: 700px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.experiential-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    color: #E2D4E3;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

/* Bullet Points Carousel Tabs with Scaling Effect */
.experiential-tabs-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    position: relative;
}

.experiential-tab-item {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0.4rem 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.45rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    transform-origin: left center;
    transition: color 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), font-weight 0.35s ease;
    will-change: transform, color;
}

.experiential-tab-icon {
    width: clamp(28px, 2.2vw, 36px);
    height: clamp(28px, 2.2vw, 36px);
    object-fit: contain;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.experiential-tab-item.active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 700;
    transform: translateX(6px);
}

.experiential-tab-item.active .experiential-tab-icon {
    transform: scale(1.18);
    opacity: 1;
}

.experiential-tab-item:not(.active) .experiential-tab-icon {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.experiential-tab-item:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.experiential-paper-plane {
    position: absolute;
    top: 30%;
    right: 0;
    width: clamp(70px, 6vw, 100px);
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.35;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Smooth Background & Dynamic Text Color Contrast Rules */
body,
.site-wrapper {
    transition: background-color 0.4s ease;
}


.curriculum-title,
.curriculum-topic-title,
.curriculum-topic-desc,
.section-subtitle,
.timeline-step-label {
    transition: color 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.curriculum-title,
.curriculum-topic-title {
    color: #111111;
}

.section-subtitle,
.curriculum-topic-desc {
    color: #444444;
}

.purple-full-section {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
}

.purple-full-section .experiential-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.purple-full-section .experiential-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.purple-full-section .experiential-tab-text {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

body.theme-purple-mode .timeline-step-label {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}

body.theme-purple-mode .timeline-step-label.active {
    color: #F1C822 !important;
}

body.theme-purple-mode .timeline-step-dot {
    border-color: #F1C822 !important;
}

body.theme-purple-mode .timeline-step-btn.active .timeline-step-dot {
    background-color: #F1C822 !important;
}

body.theme-purple-mode .timeline-stepper-track,
body.theme-purple-mode .timeline-progress-bar {
    background-color: #F1C822 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VALUES WE NURTURE (REDESIGNED CREATIVE SHOWCASE)
   ========================================================================== */
.values-nurture-section {
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 8rem);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FBF8FA 100%);
    position: relative;
}

.values-nurture-header {
    margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.values-nurture-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.25rem);
    color: #666666;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    max-width: 900px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

.values-tab-bar {
    margin-block: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
}

.values-tab-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.12);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
}

.values-tab-btn .tab-num {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.values-tab-btn .tab-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-text-dark);
}

.values-tab-btn:hover,
.values-tab-btn.active {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    border-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.values-tab-btn:hover .tab-num,
.values-tab-btn:hover .tab-text,
.values-tab-btn.active .tab-num,
.values-tab-btn.active .tab-text {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Showcase Cards Grid */
.values-showcase-container {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.value-showcase-card {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 4rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 28px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.08);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.06);
    padding: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.value-showcase-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.1);
}

/* Watermark Number */
.value-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: -15px;
    right: 25px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 12vw, 11rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.04);
    line-height: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.card-reversed .value-watermark {
    right: auto;
    left: 25px;
}

.value-showcase-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.card-reversed .value-showcase-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
}

/* Value Info Wrap */
.value-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    color: #9C5E91;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.value-main-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin: 0;
}

.value-badge-icon {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #FFF9E6;
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.25);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-badge-icon svg {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
}

.badge-collaborative {
    background-color: #F3ECF4;
    border-color: #9C5E91;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(156, 94, 145, 0.2);
}

.badge-courageous {
    background-color: #FFF2EB;
    border-color: #E88B6B;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(232, 139, 107, 0.2);
}

.value-body-paragraphs {
    margin-block: 1.5rem;
}

.value-lead-p,
.value-sub-p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #333333;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.value-lead-p {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.value-quote-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background-color: #FAF5F9;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--clr-primary-purple);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.value-quote-pill .quote-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Visual Artwork Showcase Frame */
.value-visual-wrap {
    width: 100%;
}

.visual-frame-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.visual-aura-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.08) 0%, rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.04) 70%, transparent 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.visual-photo-card {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF9F2 0%, #F5EFF6 100%);
    border-radius: 32px;
    border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 38px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.1);
    padding: 2.25rem;
    z-index: 2;
}

.visual-silhouette-img {
    max-width: 90%;
    max-height: 85%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 16px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.12));
}

.floating-accent-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -15px;
    right: -10px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-purple);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    z-index: 3;
}

.floating-accent-tag iconify-icon {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
}

@keyframes valueHighlightPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.35);
    }

    70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 18px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0);
    }

    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(73, 39, 74, 0);
    }
}

.value-showcase-card.highlight-pulse {
    animation: valueHighlightPulse 1.2s ease-out;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .value-showcase-grid,
    .card-reversed .value-showcase-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .card-reversed .value-visual-wrap {
        order: 2;
    }

    .card-reversed .value-info-wrap {
        order: 1;
    }

    .visual-frame-container {
        max-width: 320px;
    }

    .values-tab-bar {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
}

.values-pinned-section {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100svh;
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-light, #FBF9F6);
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.values-content-container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-inline: 2rem;
    padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7.5vh, 7.5rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(1rem, 2.5vh, 2.5rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5 !important;
}

.values-pinned-sticky {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 100svh;
    padding-block: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5 !important;
}

.values-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    text-align: center;
}

.values-doodle-book {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: -70%;
    width: clamp(95px, 9.5vw, 145px);
    height: auto;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.values-stage-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    margin-block: clamp(1rem, 2.5vh, 1.75rem);
    min-height: clamp(320px, 38vh, 380px);
}

.values-center-media {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(320px, 36vw, 500px);
    height: clamp(340px, 38vw, 480px);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.values-svg-graphic {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    margin-inline: auto;
    transform: translateY(110%);
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: transform;
}

/* Layer Z-indices & Proportional Sizes so graphics fit 100% inside clipped stage */
.graphic-courage {
    z-index: 1;
    height: 92%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.graphic-collaborative {
    z-index: 2;
    height: 66%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.graphic-curious {
    z-index: 3;
    height: 42%;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.value-card-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    z-index: 4;
}

.value-card-wrapper.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.value-card-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.12);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    width: clamp(300px, 28vw, 380px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.08);
    color: #2B182C;
}

.values-bg-wavy-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -40px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.values-bg-wavy-bottom {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    left: -40px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.values-floating-icon {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
    opacity: 0.8;
    animation: floatGlobe 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    width: clamp(38px, 3.2vw, 52px);
    height: clamp(38px, 3.2vw, 52px);
}

.values-icon-top-right {
    top: 6%;
    right: 8%;
    animation-delay: 0.5s;
}

.values-icon-bottom-left {
    bottom: 6%;
    left: 6%;
    animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.values-icon-bottom-right {
    bottom: 8%;
    right: 7%;
    animation-delay: 2s;
}

.value-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.4vw, 1.4rem);
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #2B182C;
}

.value-card-icon {
    width: clamp(38px, 3vw, 46px);
    height: clamp(38px, 3vw, 46px);
    object-fit: contain;
}

.value-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
    color: #4A3A4C;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.values-footer {
    margin-top: clamp(1rem, 2.5vh, 2.25rem);
}

.values-bottom-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.25rem);
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

/* Height-based breakpoint for shorter laptop screens & scaled displays ONLY */
@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-height: 840px) {
    .values-content-container {
        padding-top: clamp(3rem, 5vh, 4.25rem);
    }

    .values-main-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 2.8vw, 2.4rem);
    }

    .values-stage-container {
        margin-block: 0.35rem;
        min-height: 250px;
    }

    .values-center-media {
        flex: 0 0 clamp(230px, 28vh, 340px);
        height: clamp(230px, 28vh, 340px);
    }

    .value-card-box {
        padding: 0.85rem 1.1rem;
        width: clamp(260px, 24vw, 340px);
    }

    .value-card-desc {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.4;
        margin-top: 0.3rem;
    }

    .values-footer {
        margin-top: 0.4rem;
    }


}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. SECTION 8: FAMILIES TESTIMONIAL CAROUSEL
   ========================================================================== */
.parents-testimonial-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-block: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
    color: #2B182C;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.parents-quote-decor {
    opacity: 0.4;
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.parents-quote-left {
    top: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    left: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    width: clamp(55px, 6vw, 85px);
}

.parents-quote-right {
    bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    right: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    width: clamp(55px, 6vw, 85px);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.parents-quote-decor img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.parents-testimonial-section .site-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.parents-wavy-decor-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: -60px;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.parents-wavy-decor-right svg {
    width: clamp(260px, 34vw, 540px);
    height: auto;
}

.parents-header {
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.parents-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #2B182C;
}

.parents-subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
    color: #4A3B4C !important;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-top: 0.85rem;
}

.parents-carousel-wrapper {
    margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.parents-carousel-wrapper .swiper {
    overflow: visible !important;
}

.parents-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 24px;
}

/* Slide Item & Pair Cards */
.parents-slide-item {
    height: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.parents-card-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
}

.parents-video-box {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(320px, 32vw, 400px);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #140A16;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    display: block;
    text-decoration: none;
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.parents-video-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
}

.parents-play-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.parents-play-btn {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition-fast), background 0.25s ease;
    padding-left: 3px;
}

.parents-video-box:hover .parents-play-btn {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background: var(--clr-yellow-hover);
}

.parents-quote-box {
    flex: 1;
    background: #FFF7F0;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: clamp(380px, 38vw, 460px);
}

/* font-family omitted on quote elements — inherits from base body/h* rules */
.parents-quote-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2B182C;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.parents-quote-text {
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
    font-style: italic;
    color: #4A3A4C;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.parents-quote-author {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(43, 24, 44, 0.1);
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
}

.parents-author-name {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.2vw, 1.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2B182C;
    text-align: left;
}

.parents-author-info {
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
    color: #6A5A6C;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Section 8 Nav Buttons — inherits from shared .carousel-nav-btn / .parents-nav-btn block */

.parents-progress-wrapper {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.parents-progress-bar-track {
    width: 320px;
    max-width: 80vw;
    height: 4px;
    background: #EAE0EB;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.parents-progress-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 50%;
    background: #6A2D65;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. SECTION 9: CALL TO ACTION (CTA) BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-banner-section {
    padding: 3rem 1rem;

}

.cta-card-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: clamp(520px, 54vw, 900px);
    border-radius: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 36px);
    overflow: hidden;
    -webkit-mask-image: -webkit-radial-gradient(white, black);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: end;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.cta-bg-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.cta-overlay-gradient {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(20, 10, 22, 0.55) 0%, rgba(20, 10, 22, 0.25) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%);
    z-index: 2;
    border-radius: inherit;
}

.cta-glass-box {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    background: rgba(15, 8, 16, 0.42);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border: 3.5px solid #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: clamp(24px, 3vw, 32px);
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.8rem);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: clamp(540px, 58vw, 850px);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.85rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.16;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-transform: none;
}

.cta-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-block: 1.25rem 2rem;
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    padding: clamp(0.65rem, 0.95vw, 0.9rem) clamp(1.2rem, 1.8vw, 1.8rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. SITE FOOTER SECTION & OVERLAPPING HOVER CARDS
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 9vw, 9.5rem);
}

/* Top Overlapping Submerged Cards Row */
.footer-cards-container {
    margin-bottom: -185px;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.footer-cards-row {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: clamp(0.85rem, 2vw, 2.2rem);
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.footer-card-item {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    /* Lower than footer-main-body so bottom 50% sits BEHIND purple footer wall */
    flex: 0 0 clamp(230px, 21vw, 305px);
    height: clamp(290px, 27vw, 390px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.45s ease;
    transform: translateY(0%);
    cursor: pointer;
    will-change: transform;
}

.footer-card-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 16px;
}

.footer-card-inner img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Tilted Rotation Variances for Natural Look (Top 50% clearly visible above footer) */
.card-rotate-left-lg {
    transform: translateY(0%) rotate(-5deg);
}

.card-rotate-right-sm {
    transform: translateY(0%) rotate(3deg);
}

.card-rotate-left-sm {
    transform: translateY(0%) rotate(-2deg);
}

.card-rotate-right-lg {
    transform: translateY(0%) rotate(4deg);
}

.card-rotate-left-md {
    transform: translateY(0%) rotate(-3deg);
}

/* HOVER ANIMATION: SLIDE UP OUT FROM BEHIND FOOTER TO REVEAL 100% OF IMAGE */
.footer-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05) rotate(0deg) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.38);
}

.footer-card-item:hover .footer-card-inner img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Main Brand Cream (#F4DECB) Footer Body with Custom Illustrated Background */
.footer-main-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    /* Higher than card default (z-index 1) so background hides lower 50% of cards */
    background-image: url('assets/images/footer bg.jpeg');
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center bottom;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-color: #F8F1EB;
    color: #332235;
    padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.1);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.4fr 1.1fr 1.1fr;
    max-width: 68%;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-logo img {
    height: clamp(48px, 4.2vw, 68px);
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.95vw, 1rem);
    color: #3A283C;
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 440px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer-contact-list {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.9vw, 0.95rem);
    color: #3A283C;
    line-height: 1.45;
    gap: 0.45rem !important;
}

.contact-item svg {
    margin-top: 2px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
}

.contact-item a {
    color: #3A283C;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-item a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.footer-col-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 1.25vw, 1.3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.95vw, 0.98rem);
    color: #443346;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-block;
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-links a.active {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    font-weight: 700;
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Connect With Us & Social Icons Row */
.footer-social-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
}

.footer-social-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.social-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.15rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.social-icon-btn {
    width: clamp(38px, 2.5vw, 42px);
    height: clamp(38px, 2.5vw, 42px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.25);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.social-icon-btn svg {
    width: 17px;
    height: 17px;
}

.social-icon-btn svg path {
    fill: #FFFFFF;
    transition: fill 0.25s ease;
}

.social-icon-btn:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.4);
}

.social-icon-btn:hover svg path {
    fill: #3D213E;
}

/* Copyright Bottom Bar */
.footer-bottom-bar {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.5rem;
    background-color: rgba(55, 29, 56, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.82rem, 0.88vw, 0.9rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.copyright-text {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.legal-links a {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.legal-links a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS (TOP-LEVEL UNNESTED MEDIA QUERIES)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1148px) {

    .main-nav,
    .header-cta {
        display: none;
    }

    .mobile-toggle {
        display: flex;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    /* Hide all decorative doodle icons and accent graphics on mobile (keeping wavy background lines) */
    .floating-doodle,
    .floating-globe-icon,
    .floating-arrow-icon,
    .curriculum-doodle-arrow,
    .curriculum-doodle-icon,
    .values-doodle-book,
    .faq-hero-doodle-wrap,
    .gallery-camera-doodle,
    .about-approach-bg-doodle,
    .about-approach-bg-doodle-top,
    .about-approach-bg-doodle-bottom,
    .academics-hero-doodle-arrow,
    .academics-hero-doodle-arrow,
    .academics-title-dots-doodle,
    .academics-curled-arrow,
    .academics-book-stars-doodle,
    .academics-exp-star-doodle,
    .academics-exp-curved-arrow,
    .academics-exp-chess-doodle,
    .admissions-form-doodle,
    .enquiry-doodle-accent,
    .highlights-plane-doodle,
    .highlights-star-doodle,
    .spaces-annotation-doodle,
    .spaces-card-stars-doodle,
    .about-leadership-annotation,
    .about-purpose-annotation,
    .doodle-arrow-graphic,
    .teachers-wavy-decor-right,
    .programme-annotation-wrap,
    .programme-annotation-img,
    .programme-annotation-default,
    .values-floating-icon,
    iconify-icon.curriculum-doodle-icon {
        display: none !important;
    }

    /* Mobile Background Wavy Shapes Positioning Behind Content */
    .values-bg-wavy-top {
        position: absolute;
        top: -60px;
        right: -80px;
        width: clamp(260px, 70vw, 360px);
        opacity: 0.45;
        z-index: 0 !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
    }

    .values-bg-wavy-bottom {
        position: absolute;
        bottom: -60px;
        left: -80px;
        width: clamp(260px, 70vw, 360px);
        opacity: 0.45;
        z-index: 0 !important;
        pointer-events: none !important;
    }

    .values-bg-wavy-top svg,
    .values-bg-wavy-bottom svg {
        width: 100%;
        height: auto;
    }

    /* Section 7 Values Mobile Layout Fallback */
    .values-pinned-section {
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .values-pinned-sticky {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    }

    /* Section 7 Values Mobile Layout & Ordering: Title -> Desc -> Silhouette -> Card */
    .values-header {
        order: 1;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem !important;
    }

    .values-footer {
        order: 2;
        margin-top: 0 !important;
        margin-bottom: 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .values-bottom-subtitle {
        font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 2.8vw, 1.05rem);
        line-height: 1.55;
    }

    /* Section 7 Values Mobile Layout & Shared Card Crossfade Slot */
    .values-stage-container {
        order: 3;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        min-height: auto;
        width: 100%;
        position: relative;
        padding-bottom: clamp(170px, 32vw, 210px);
    }

    /* Larger Center SVGs Illustration Stage on Mobile */
    .values-center-media {
        order: 1;
        flex: 0 0 clamp(280px, 62vw, 370px);
        height: clamp(280px, 62vw, 370px);
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 440px;
        margin-inline: auto;
        margin-block: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .values-right-cards {
        display: contents;
    }

    /* Cards slot pushed down below larger SVGs stage */
    .value-card-collaboration,
    .value-card-courage,
    .value-card-curiosity {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: clamp(310px, 64vw, 395px);
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        margin-inline: auto;
    }

    .value-card-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .value-card-box {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: clamp(1.15rem, 3.5vw, 1.5rem) clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 1.65rem);
    }

    /* Restore card descriptions on mobile/tablet */
    .value-card-desc {
        display: block !important;
        font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2.8vw, 1.05rem);
        line-height: 1.55;
        margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .purple-full-section {
        min-height: auto;
        padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    }

    .experiential-grid {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .experiential-info-box {
        display: contents;
    }

    .experiential-header {
        order: 1;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .experiential-media-wrapper {
        order: 2;
        flex: 0 0 100%;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .experiential-tabs-list,
    .cornerstones-tabs-list {
        order: 3;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .experiential-tab-item {
        font-size: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 1.25rem);
        gap: 0.8rem;
    }

    .experiential-tab-item.active {
        transform: translateX(4px);
    }

    .experiential-cta-wrapper {
        order: 4;
        width: 100%;
    }



    .experiential-paper-plane,
    .experiential-ribbon-svg {
        display: none;
    }





    /* Mobile Nav Slide-Down Card Container (Positioned directly below white navbar) */
    .mobile-nav-wrapper {
        display: block;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        width: 100%;
        height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        pointer-events: none;
        padding-inline: clamp(1rem, 4vw, 1.5rem);
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-bottom: 0;
        z-index: 1050;
    }

    .mobile-nav-wrapper.is-open {
        pointer-events: auto;
        padding-top: 0.65rem;
        padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .mobile-nav-card {
        background: #FFFFFF;
        border-radius: 18px;
        border: 2px solid #3A1E35;
        box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 500px;
        max-height: calc(88vh - 75px);
        overflow-y: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        margin-inline: auto;
    }

    /* Custom Smooth Scrollbar for Mobile Card */
    .mobile-nav-card::-webkit-scrollbar {
        width: 4px;
    }

    .mobile-nav-card::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
        background: transparent;
    }

    .mobile-nav-card::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
        background: #D8C8D6;
        border-radius: 4px;
    }

    .mobile-nav-menu {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        list-style: none;
        margin: 0;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .mobile-nav-item {
        border-bottom: 1px solid #ECE4EC;
        padding-block: 0.8rem;
    }

    .mobile-nav-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
    }

    .mobile-link {
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #2B182C;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        text-decoration: none;
        display: block;
        transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .mobile-link.active,
    .mobile-link:hover {
        color: #8C4880;
    }

    /* Academics Dropdown in Mobile Card */
    .mobile-dropdown-header {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .mobile-dropdown-toggle {
        width: 100%;
        background: none;
        border: none;
        cursor: pointer;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
    }

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

    .mobile-dropdown-item.is-expanded .mobile-dropdown-arrow {
        transform: rotate(180deg);
    }

    .mobile-submenu {
        max-height: 0;
        overflow: hidden;
        transition: max-height 0.35s ease, padding 0.35s ease;
        padding-left: 0.75rem;
        list-style: none;
        margin: 0;
    }

    .mobile-dropdown-item.is-expanded .mobile-submenu {
        max-height: 450px;
        padding-top: 0.6rem;
        padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .mobile-submenu a {
        font-family: var(--font-heading);
        font-size: 1.05rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #2B182C;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        text-decoration: none;
        display: block;
        padding-block: 0.5rem;
        transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .mobile-submenu a:hover {
        color: #8C4880;
    }

    /* Bottom Yellow CTA Box */
    .mobile-cta-box {
        margin-top: 1rem;
        padding-top: 0.25rem;
    }

    .mobile-cta-box .btn-full {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
        padding-block: 0.9rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    }

    .btn-full {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(180deg,
                rgba(20, 10, 22, 0.75) 0%,
                rgba(20, 10, 22, 0.5) 70%,
                rgba(20, 10, 22, 0.3) 100%);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .top-marquee {
        font-size: 0.7rem !important;
        padding-block: 0.3rem !important;
    }

    .teachers-quote-left {
        top: 5%;
        left: 0%;
    }

    .teachers-quote-right {
        bottom: 0%;

    }

    .hero-container {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-content {
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        margin-inline: auto;
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-title,
    .hero-subtitle {
        text-align: center;
        margin-inline: auto;
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-actions {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
    }

    .hero-btn {
        margin-inline: auto;
    }

    .curriculum-carousel-section {
        overflow: hidden;
    }

    .curriculum-slide {
        width: 88vw !important;
        max-width: 88vw !important;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .curriculum-slide-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
    }

    .curriculum-info-box {
        padding-left: 0;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        padding-inline: 0.25rem;
    }

    .curriculum-topic-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 5.5vw, 2.2rem);
    }

    .curriculum-topic-desc {
        font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 3.2vw, 0.98rem);
        line-height: 1.6;
        word-break: break-word;
    }

    .curriculum-cta-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .curriculum-cta-wrapper .btn {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
        font-size: clamp(0.72rem, 2.8vw, 0.8rem);
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        white-space: normal;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .curriculum-media-box {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        min-height: clamp(250px, 60vw, 340px);
        position: relative;
    }

    .main-photo-card {
        width: 90%;
        height: clamp(230px, 55vw, 310px);
    }

    .main-photo-card img {
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center 15%;
    }

    .secondary-photo-card {
        bottom: -10px;
        right: 0;
        width: 50%;
        height: clamp(115px, 28vw, 155px);
        z-index: 2;
    }

    .secondary-photo-card img {
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center 15%;
    }

    .timeline-stepper-wrapper {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
        padding-top: 0.5rem;
        padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
        margin-inline: 0;
        width: 100%;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        -ms-overflow-style: none;
    }

    .timeline-stepper-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
        width: 0;
        height: 0;
    }

    .timeline-stepper-track {
        min-width: 680px;
        height: 4px;
        position: relative;
        margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-step-label {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        white-space: nowrap;
        position: absolute;
        top: 22px;
    }

    /* Section 5 & 8 Mobile Screen-Edge Navigation Buttons */
    .carousel-nav-btn,
    .parents-nav-btn {
        width: clamp(52px, 12vw, 68px) !important;
        height: clamp(52px, 12vw, 68px) !important;
        z-index: 60 !important;
        display: flex !important;
    }

    #curriculumPrevBtn,
    #curriculumNextBtn {
        top: clamp(480px, 64vh, 560px) !important;
    }

    #parentsPrevBtn,
    #parentsNextBtn {
        top: 50% !important;
    }

    .carousel-nav-btn.prev-btn,
    .parents-prev-btn {

        transform: translate(-50%, -50%) !important;
        justify-content: flex-end !important;
        padding-right: clamp(8px, 2vw, 14px) !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
    }

    .carousel-nav-btn.next-btn,
    .parents-next-btn {

        transform: translate(50%, -50%) !important;
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        padding-left: clamp(8px, 2vw, 14px) !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Section 8 Parents Carousel — merged from duplicate breakpoint block */
    .parents-wavy-decor-right {
        display: none;
    }

    .parents-card-group {
        flex-direction: column;
    }

    .parents-video-box {
        flex: 0 0 clamp(300px, 75vw, 360px);
        height: clamp(300px, 75vw, 360px);
        width: 100%;
    }



    /* Section 9 CTA Mobile Compact Padding & Typography */
    .cta-banner-section {
        padding-block: 1.5rem 2rem !important;
    }

    .cta-banner-section .site-container {
        padding: 0 !important;
    }

    .cta-card-wrapper {
        min-height: auto !important;
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem !important;
        border-radius: 20px !important;
    }

    .cta-glass-box {
        max-width: 100% !important;

        border-radius: 16px !important;
        border-width: 2px !important;
    }

    .cta-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5.2vw, 1.65rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.25 !important;
    }

    .cta-subtitle {
        font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 3.2vw, 0.95rem) !important;
        line-height: 1.5 !important;
        margin-block: 0.75rem 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .cta-buttons-group {
        flex-direction: column !important;
        gap: 0.65rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .cta-buttons-group .btn {
        width: 100% !important;
        justify-content: center !important;
        padding-block: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    /* Footer Mobile Responsiveness (Cards hidden on mobile) */
    .site-footer {
        padding-top: 0 !important;
    }

    .footer-cards-container {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .footer-main-body {
        background-image: url('assets/images/footer mobile.webp') !important;
        background-size: cover !important;
        background-position: center bottom !important;
        background-repeat: no-repeat !important;
        padding-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 4.5rem) !important;
    }

    .footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .footer-col-brand {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

    .footer-social-wrapper {
        justify-content: flex-start !important;
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        margin-top: 1.5rem !important;
        padding-top: 1.25rem !important;
    }

    .footer-social-box {
        align-items: flex-start !important;
        text-align: left !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .social-title {
        text-align: left !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-section {
        min-height: 100svh;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FAQ PAGE TEMPLATE STYLES (CUSTOM MOCKUP ALIGNMENT)
   ========================================================================== */
.faq-page-custom {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    min-height: 80vh;
    padding-top: clamp(130px, 11vw, 165px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}

/* FAQ Breadcrumb Navigation */
.faq-breadcrumb {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: #666666;
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.faq-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link {
    color: #2B182C;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.faq-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link svg {
    display: block;
    width: 16px;
    height: 18px;
}

.faq-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link svg,
.faq-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link svg path {
    fill: #2B182C;
}

.faq-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.faq-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-separator {
    color: #888888;
}

.faq-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-current {
    color: #2B182C;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Hero Section */
.faq-hero-custom {
    padding-block: 1rem 3rem;
    position: relative;
}

.faq-hero-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.faq-hero-text {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.2vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #222222;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.faq-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-hero-doodle-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    right: -20px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    max-width: 280px;
}

.faq-doodle-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Dark Purple Category Navigation Bar */
.faq-nav-bar-wrapper {
    background-color: #49274A;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.18);
    position: sticky;
    top: clamp(110px, 8vw, 130px);
    z-index: 100;
}

.faq-category-nav {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.faq-category-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.faq-nav-tabs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    min-width: max-content;
}

.faq-tab-item {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.faq-tab-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 0.85vw, 0.88rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.faq-tab-link:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
}

.faq-tab-link.active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-tab-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}

/* Accordion Group Sections */
.faq-sections-container {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-group-section {
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    scroll-margin-top: 220px;
}

.faq-group-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #222222;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.faq-cards-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* Individual Accordion Plum Card */
.faq-card-item {
    background-color: #442445;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(55, 29, 56, 0.15);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(55, 29, 56, 0.22);
}

.faq-card-header {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    outline: none;
}

.faq-card-question {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.35;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* Yellow Circular Toggle Icon (+ / -) */
.faq-card-toggle-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #442445;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.faq-card-header:hover .faq-card-toggle-icon {
    background-color: #fce05f;
}

/* Accordion Body & Content */
.faq-card-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
}

.faq-card-body.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
}

.faq-card-content {
    padding: 0 1.75rem 1.6rem 1.75rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.925rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
    color: #EAE0EC;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.faq-card-content p {
    margin: 0;
}

/* Group Divider Line */
.faq-group-divider {
    border: none;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E2E2;
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .faq-hero-doodle-wrap {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cta-bg-img {
        object-position: 70%;
    }



    .legacy-badge-wrapper {
        left: -30px;
    }

    .cta-glass-box {
        background: transparent;
        border: 0;
        backdrop-filter: blur(0);
        box-shadow: none;
        padding: 0;
    }

    .faq-card-header {
        padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .faq-card-content {
        padding: 0 1.25rem 1.35rem 1.25rem;
    }

    .faq-tab-link {
        padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .faq-group-divider {
        margin: 2.5rem 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE HERO SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-hero-section {
    background-color: #3B1F3C;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-top: clamp(130px, 11vw, 165px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7rem);
    min-height: 82vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-breadcrumb {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
    color: #D4C4D5;
    margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-inline: 0;
}

.about-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.about-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link svg {
    display: block;
    width: 16px;
    height: 18px;
}

.about-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link svg,
.about-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link svg path {
    fill: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.about-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-separator {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.about-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-current {
    color: #D4C4D5;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* About Hero 2-Column Grid Row (Text Content + SVG Illustration) */
.about-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
}

.about-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.18;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-transform: none;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

/* Absolute Yellow Badge Positioned at Top Right / Center */
.about-hero-absolute-badge {
    position: absolute !important;
    top: -25px !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    left: auto !important;
    z-index: 10;
    width: clamp(100px, 9.5vw, 140px) !important;
    height: clamp(100px, 9.5vw, 140px) !important;
    transform-origin: center center;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.legacy-badge-wrapper.yellow-badge .legacy-badge-center-icon {
    width: 62%;
    height: 62%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.about-hero-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.08vw, 1.12rem);
    color: #E2D4E3;
    line-height: 1.68;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-hero-media {
    width: 100%;
    transform-origin: center center;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.about-hero-svg,
.about-hero-media svg {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 620px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* About Hero Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .about-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .about-hero-absolute-badge {
        position: absolute !important;
        top: 50% !important;
        right: -18px !important;
        width: 110px !important;
        height: 110px !important;
    }
}



/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY PAGE TEMPLATE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-page-custom {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    min-height: 80vh;
    padding-top: clamp(130px, 11vw, 165px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
}

/* Gallery Breadcrumb (Consistent with About Page) */
.gallery-breadcrumb {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: #666666;
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
}

.gallery-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link {
    color: #2B182C;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.gallery-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link svg {
    display: block;
    width: 16px;
    height: 18px;
}

.gallery-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link svg path {
    fill: #2B182C;
}

.gallery-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-link:hover {
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.gallery-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-separator {
    color: #888888;
}

.gallery-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-current {
    color: #2B182C;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Gallery Hero Section */
.gallery-hero-custom {
    padding-block: 2rem 3.5rem;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 220px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-camera-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: clamp(150px, 18vw, 240px);
    height: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-camera-doodle svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.gallery-wavy-decor {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    right: -40px;
    width: clamp(300px, 34vw, 460px);
    height: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.gallery-wavy-decor svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    overflow: visible;
}

.gallery-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.gallery-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #222222;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Dark Purple Category Navigation Bar */
.gallery-nav-bar-wrapper {
    background-color: #49274A;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.25rem 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.18);
    position: sticky;
    top: 135px;
    z-index: 20;
}

.gallery-category-nav {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
}

.gallery-category-nav::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.gallery-nav-tabs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    min-width: max-content;
}

.gallery-tab-item {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    text-align: center;
}

.gallery-tab-link {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    white-space: nowrap;
    outline: none;
}

.gallery-tab-link:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
}

.gallery-tab-link.active {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.gallery-tab-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}

/* 4-Column Gallery Grid */
.gallery-grid-container {
    width: 100%;
}

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

.gallery-card-item {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background-color: #F3EDF5;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.gallery-card-item.hide {
    display: none !important;
}

.gallery-card-inner {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.gallery-card-item:hover .gallery-img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(43, 24, 44, 0.85) 0%, rgba(43, 24, 44, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-card-item:hover .gallery-card-overlay {
    opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.3;
    padding-right: 0.5rem;
}

.zoom-icon {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.gallery-lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    padding: 2rem;
}

.gallery-lightbox-modal.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(20, 10, 22, 0.92);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    z-index: 2010;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    border: none;
    color: #442445;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 2010;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.lightbox-nav-btn.prev-btn {
    left: 30px;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn.next-btn {
    right: 30px;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    color: #442445;
    border-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.lightbox-content-box {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2005;
    max-width: 90vw;
    max-height: 85vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-active-img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 75vh;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.lightbox-caption {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Responsive Grid Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }
}

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

    .gallery-camera-doodle {
        width: 120px;
        top: -10px;
        left: -10px;
    }

    .gallery-wavy-decor {
        width: 220px;
        right: -50px;
    }

    .lightbox-nav-btn {
        width: 42px;
        height: 42px;
        font-size: 1.3rem;
    }

    .lightbox-nav-btn.prev-btn {
        left: 10px;
    }

    .lightbox-nav-btn.next-btn {
        right: 10px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE: OUR APPROACH (MERITS EVERY STUDENT CARRIES FORWARD)
   ========================================================================== */
.about-approach-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 7.5vw, 7.5rem);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Organic Background Wavy Doodles */
.about-approach-bg-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.about-approach-bg-doodle-top {
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: clamp(200px, 25vw, 360px);
    height: auto;
}

.about-approach-bg-doodle-bottom {
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: clamp(200px, 25vw, 360px);
    height: auto;
}

.about-approach-bg-doodle svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Section Header */
.about-approach-header {
    text-align: center;

    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.about-approach-eyebrow {
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #6A4B6B;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.about-approach-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #222222;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
}

.about-approach-lead {
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    color: #4A4A4A;
    line-height: 1.7;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 5 Merits Cards Grid (Swiper Carousel on Mobile) */
.about-merits-grid {
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding-top: 16px;
    padding-bottom: 16px;
    margin-top: -16px;
}

#our-faculty {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

#our-faculty .about-approach-eyebrow {
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
}

#our-faculty .about-approach-title {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

#our-faculty .about-approach-lead {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

#our-faculty .about-approach-bg-doodle svg path {
    stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* Swiper overrides for desktop layout */
@media (min-width: 769px) {
    .about-merits-grid.swiper {
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    .about-merits-grid .swiper-wrapper {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
        gap: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.6rem);
        transform: none !important;
        width: 100%;
    }

    #our-faculty .about-merits-grid .swiper-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    }

    .about-merits-grid .swiper-slide {
        width: auto !important;
        margin-right: 0 !important;
    }

    .about-merits-progress-container {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-merits-grid.swiper {
        width: 100%;
        overflow: hidden;
        padding-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .about-merits-grid .swiper-wrapper {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 0;
        width: auto;
    }

    .about-merits-grid .swiper-slide {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        height: auto;
    }
}

/* Mobile Progress Bar */
.about-merits-progress-container {
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(63, 29, 56, 0.12);
    /* Light transparent purple */
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-merits-progress-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 20%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.about-merit-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.8' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' fill='%23ffffff'/%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)' opacity='0.08'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 160px 160px;
    border: 2px solid #3F1D38;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: -5px 5px 0px var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    padding: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 2.2rem) clamp(0.75rem, 1.4vw, 1.5rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    cursor: default;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-merit-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: -7px 9px 0px var(--clr-primary-yellow);
}

.about-merit-icon-wrap {
    width: clamp(88px, 60%, 136px);
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: clamp(0.6rem, 1.2vw, 1.1rem);
}

.about-merit-icon-wrap svg,
.about-merit-icon-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.about-merit-card:hover .about-merit-icon-wrap svg,
.about-merit-card:hover .about-merit-icon-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.about-merit-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom Footer Paragraph */
.about-approach-footer {
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.about-approach-footer-text {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    color: #4A4A4A;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 400;
    text-align: center;
}

/* Responsive Grid Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    /* Merits grid is a swiper on mobile, so only override layout below 768px if needed, otherwise no desktop grid changes */
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-approach-bg-doodle-top {
        right: -80px;
        width: 220px;
    }

    .about-approach-bg-doodle-bottom {
        left: -80px;
        width: 220px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    /* Merits are handled by Swiper slider */
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE: OUR LEADERSHIP SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-leadership-section {
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-light);
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 7.5vw, 7.5rem);
    position: relative;
}

/* Header & Handwriting Annotation */
.about-leadership-header {
    position: relative;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 5.5vw, 5.5rem);
}

.about-leadership-annotation {
    position: absolute;
    top: -75px;
    left: -235px;
    width: clamp(230px, 24vw, 320px);
    height: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

.about-leadership-annotation svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.about-leadership-annotation svg path {
    transform-box: fill-box;
    transform-origin: center center;
}

.about-leadership-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #222222;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-leadership-lead {
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    color: #4A4A4A;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Leaders Grid */
.about-leaders-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.8rem);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.about-leader-card-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-leader-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1.38;
    perspective: 1200px;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.about-leader-card-wrapper:hover .about-leader-card {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.12);
}

.about-leader-card-inner {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.2);
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}

.about-leader-card.is-flipped .about-leader-card-inner {
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.about-leader-card-front,
.about-leader-card-back {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-purple);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-leader-card-front {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: visibility 0s 0s;
}

.about-leader-card.is-flipped .about-leader-card-front {
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: visibility 0s 0.4s;
}

.about-leader-card-back {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2.5rem);
    text-align: left;
}

.about-leader-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1.05 / 2;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #F8F5F8;
}

.about-leader-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.about-leader-card-wrapper:hover .about-leader-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about-leader-info {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.about-leader-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-leader-role {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #FFEDE1;
    opacity: 0.9;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Quote styling on back */
.about-leader-message-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    width: 100%;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.about-leader-quote-scroll {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow-y: auto;
    padding-right: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;

    /* Subtle custom scrollbar */
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) transparent;
}

.about-leader-quote-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 4px;
}

.about-leader-quote-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.about-leader-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.45rem);
    line-height: 1.72;
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.about-leader-quote:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-leader-signature {
    margin-top: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    padding-top: 0.75rem;
}

.signature-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.signature-role {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #FFEDE1;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Button Below Card */
.about-leader-link-btn {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    text-decoration: none;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0 0 2px 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
    outline: none;
}

.about-leader-link-btn::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 1.5px;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    transform: scaleX(0.4);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about-leader-link-btn:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
}

.about-leader-link-btn:hover::after {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Responsive Leadership Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .about-leadership-annotation {
        display: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-leaders-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 380px;
        margin-inline: auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE: EXTRAORDINARY POTENTIAL BANNER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.approach-page-main .about-potential-section {
    padding-top: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    background-color: #542C54 !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-potential-section {
    color: var(--clr-text-light);
    background-color: #542C54 !important;
}

/* Grid & Content Layout */
.about-potential-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    margin-inline: auto;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-potential-content {
    text-align: left;
}

.about-potential-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.about-potential-lead {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.15vw, 1.25rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Media/Video Frame */
.about-potential-media {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-potential-video-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 800px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #542C54 !important;
}

.about-potential-video-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #542C54 !important;
}

.about-potential-video-wrap video {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
    background-color: #542C54 !important;
}

/* Responsive Potential Section Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 992px) {



    .about-potential-section {
        padding-top: 4rem;
    }

    .about-potential-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .about-potential-content {
        text-align: center;
        padding-top: 1rem;
    }

    .about-potential-title {
        max-width: 600px;
        margin-inline: auto;
    }

    .about-potential-lead {
        max-width: 540px;
        margin-inline: auto;
    }

    .about-potential-video-container {
        max-width: 500px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE: THE PURPOSE THAT GUIDES US SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.about-purpose-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-block: clamp(5rem, 7.5vw, 7.5rem);
    position: relative;
}

/* --- Decorative Background Elements --- */
.about-purpose-wavy-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -40px;
    height: auto;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.about-purpose-wavy-line svg {
    height: clamp(300px, 42vw, 500px);
    width: auto;
}

.about-purpose-scale-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18%;
    right: -20px;
    width: clamp(100px, 12vw, 160px);
    height: auto;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.5;
}

.about-purpose-scale-right svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.about-purpose-globe {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 8%;
    left: 2.5%;
    width: clamp(80px, 8vw, 120px);
    height: auto;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.about-purpose-globe svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* --- Header & Annotation --- */
.about-purpose-header {
    margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-purpose-annotation {
    position: absolute;
    top: -40px;
    right: 0;
    width: clamp(200px, 20vw, 280px);
    height: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-purpose-annotation svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.about-purpose-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1A1A1A;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0;
}

/* --- Alternating Rows --- */
.about-purpose-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 04rem auto;

}

.about-purpose-row:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Reverse layout for Mission row — image right, text left on desktop */
.about-purpose-row--reverse {
    direction: rtl;
}

.about-purpose-row--reverse>* {
    direction: ltr;
}

/* --- Image Column --- */
.about-purpose-img-wrap {
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    width: 100%;
}

.about-purpose-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.about-purpose-img-wrap:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* --- Text Column --- */
.about-purpose-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: flex-start;
    height: 100%;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.about-purpose-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.4vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1A1A1A;
    margin: 0;
}

.about-purpose-body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);
    color: #5A5A5A;
    line-height: 1.75;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 480px;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {

    .about-purpose-row,
    .about-purpose-row--reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        direction: ltr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .about-purpose-row--reverse>* {
        direction: ltr;
    }

    .about-purpose-body {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .about-purpose-annotation {
        display: none;
    }

    .about-purpose-scale-right {
        display: none;
    }

    .about-purpose-globe {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR APPROACH PAGE TEMPLATE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.approach-page-main {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Hero & Breadcrumbs Header */
.approach-hero-section {
    padding-top: clamp(130px, 11vw, 165px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    background-color: #542C54 !important;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.approach-breadcrumb {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.approach-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-link {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 500;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.approach-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-link:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.approach-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-sep {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.approach-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-current {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.approach-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-home-icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 18px;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.approach-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
    text-align: left;
    letter-spacing: var(--ls-heading);
}

.approach-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0;
    text-align: left;
}

/* Interactive Diagram Section with Angled White Canvas */
.approach-diagram-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #542C54 !important;
    padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem) 0 clamp(4rem, 8vw, 8rem);
    min-height: 780px;
}

/* White Diagonal Polygon Canvas */
.approach-diagonal-canvas {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -5vw;
    right: -5vw;
    bottom: 0;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    clip-path: polygon(0 18%, 100% 0, 100% 82%, 0 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.approach-diagram-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding-block: var(--space-md);
}

/* Annotation Arrow graphic positioned near top-right roof */
.approach-annotation-box {
    position: absolute;
    top: -45px;
    right: 0%;
    width: clamp(200px, 30vw, 350px);
    z-index: 20;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.approach-annotation-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Columns */
.approach-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(4.5rem, 11.5vw, 12rem);
    z-index: 20;
}

.approach-col-left {
    padding-right: 0;
}

.approach-col-right {
    padding-left: 0;
}

/* Center Building Illustration (Scaled to overlap with accordions) */
.approach-center-building {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.approach-building-img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 840px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    margin-left: -15%;
    margin-right: -15%;
    transform: scale(1.15);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 25px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08));
}

/* Card Slots for Layout Stability */
.approach-card-slot {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
    padding-top: 24px;
    /* space for the badge that overflows upward */
}

/* Floating Accordion Cards */
.approach-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 14px;
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-purple);
    box-shadow: -4px 4px 0px var(--clr-primary-yellow), 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, border-radius 0.2s ease;
    z-index: 10;
}

.approach-card:hover {
    transform: none;
}

/* Active open state: overlay dropdown on desktop */
.approach-card[data-active="true"] {
    z-index: 50;
    border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: -4px 0px 0px var(--clr-primary-yellow);
}

/* Authentic Hand-Painted Brush Stroke Badge using brush.svg (Fully Visible) */
.approach-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: -22px;
    left: 18px;
    background-image: url('assets/svgs/brush.svg');
    background-size: 100% 100%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(0.75rem, 0.85vw, 0.85rem);
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 28px 12px 22px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    white-space: nowrap;
    z-index: 25;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15));
}

.approach-card-header {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 24px 22px 20px 22px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
}

.approach-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.2vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #222222;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.approach-card-arrow {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.approach-card-header[aria-expanded="true"] .approach-card-arrow {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Smooth Accordion Overlay Body (Desktop: Overlay Dropdown, Zero Page Jump) */
.approach-card-body {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% - 2px);
    left: -2px;
    right: -2px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-purple);
    border-top: 1px dashed rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.15);
    border-bottom-left-radius: 14px;
    border-bottom-right-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: -4px 4px 0px var(--clr-primary-yellow), 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
    z-index: 45;
}

.approach-card-body[data-open="true"] {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.approach-card-content {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 14px 22px 22px 22px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 1rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #555555;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .approach-diagram-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .approach-center-building {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        order: -1;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .approach-building-img {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 500px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        transform: none;
    }

    .approach-annotation-box {
        top: -30px;
        right: 8%;
        width: 180px;
    }

    .approach-diagonal-canvas {
        clip-path: polygon(0 8%, 100% 0, 100% 92%, 0 100%);
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .approach-diagram-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .approach-col {
        gap: 3.5rem;
        padding: 0;
    }

    /* Mobile: Expand cards in-flow so opened cards push lower cards down naturally */
    .approach-card[data-active="true"] {
        z-index: 20;
        border-bottom-left-radius: 14px;
        border-bottom-right-radius: 14px;
        box-shadow: -4px 4px 0px var(--clr-primary-yellow), 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    }

    .approach-card-body {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        left: auto;
        right: auto;
        border: none;
        border-bottom-left-radius: 0;
        border-bottom-right-radius: 0;
        box-shadow: none;
        z-index: 5;
    }

    /* Fully hide body content when closed so header height stays perfectly compact */
    .approach-card-body:not([data-open="true"]) {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .approach-card-body[data-open="true"] {
        display: grid !important;
    }

    .approach-card-content {
        border-top: 1px dashed rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.15);
    }

    .approach-annotation-box {
        display: none;
    }

    .approach-diagonal-canvas {
        clip-path: polygon(0 4%, 100% 0, 100% 96%, 0 100%);
    }

}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR APPROACH STACKED CURRICULUM STAGES
   ========================================================================== */
.approach-stages-section {
    padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6.5rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
}

.approach-stages-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
    margin-top: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.approach-stage-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6.5rem);
    align-items: center;
}

/* Alternating Row: Content Left, Images Right */
.approach-stage-row.row-reversed .approach-media-box {
    order: 2;
}

.approach-stage-row.row-reversed .approach-info-box {
    order: 1;
}

/* Media Box styling with overlapping dual photos */
.approach-media-box {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    height: clamp(340px, 40vw, 600px);
}

.approach-media-box .main-photo-card {
    width: 80%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
}

.approach-media-box .main-photo-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 15%;
    display: block;
}

.approach-media-box .secondary-photo-card {
    width: 50%;
    height: 40%;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.approach-media-box .secondary-photo-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.approach-info-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
}

.approach-stage-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #222222;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-top: 0;
    margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
}

.approach-stage-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .approach-stage-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .approach-stage-row.row-reversed .approach-media-box {
        order: 1;
    }

    .approach-stage-row.row-reversed .approach-info-box {
        order: 2;
    }

    .approach-media-box {
        height: clamp(300px, 60vw, 400px);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMICS SUB-PAGE HERO SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.academics-hero-section {
    padding-top: clamp(130px, 11vw, 165px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Breadcrumbs */
.academics-breadcrumbs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-text-dark);
    margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}

.academics-breadcrumb-home {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--clr-text-dark);
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.academics-breadcrumb-home svg {
    width: 16px;
    height: 18px;
    display: inline-block;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.academics-breadcrumb-home svg,
.academics-breadcrumb-home svg path {
    fill: #222222 !important;
}

.academics-breadcrumb-sep {
    color: #888888;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.academics-breadcrumb-current {
    color: #333333;
}

/* Hero Grid Layout */
.academics-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 4.5rem);
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column Content */
.academics-hero-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.academics-hero-heading-wrap {
    position: relative;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.academics-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.12;
    color: #000000;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-transform: none;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

/* Wavy Arrow SVG Positioned Below Title */
.academics-hero-doodle-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    right: clamp(10px, 3vw, 50px);
    transform: translateY(-20%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.academics-hero-doodle-arrow svg {
    width: clamp(60px, 6vw, 95px);
    height: auto;
}

.academics-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
    max-width: 540px;
}

/* CTA Button */
.academics-hero-cta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.academics-btn-primary {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    background-color: #F1C822;
    color: #222222;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.academics-btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: #e2b912;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.35);
}

.academics-btn-primary .btn-arrow-icon {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

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

/* Right Media Layout & Overlapping Frame */
.academics-hero-media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 640px;
    margin-left: auto;
    padding-bottom: clamp(35px, 5vw, 55px);
    padding-left: clamp(45px, 8vw, 95px);
    overflow: visible !important;
}

/* Campus Life Hero Single Carousel Media Overrides */
.campus-hero-carousel-media {
    padding-bottom: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 0 !important;
    max-width: 660px;
    overflow: hidden !important;
}

.campus-hero-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    background-color: #F3EEF3;
    position: relative;
}

.campus-hero-slide-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 28px;
}

.campus-hero-slide-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* 3 Segmented Progressive Indicator Bars Below Carousel */
.campus-hero-progress-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.campus-hero-progress-container {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.campus-progress-item {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    height: 24px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 10px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.campus-progress-track {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.15);
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.campus-progress-item:hover .campus-progress-track {
    background: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.3);
}

.campus-progress-fill {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    border-radius: 4px;
    will-change: width;
}

/* Main Hero Image Wrapper */
.academics-main-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 28px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    background-color: #F3EEF3;
    position: relative;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transform-origin: center center;
}

.academics-main-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Secondary Overlapping Sub Image Wrapper */
.academics-sub-image-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -25px;
    left: clamp(-55px, -5vw, -25px);
    width: 52%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 5px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #FFF5EE;
    z-index: 2;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transform-origin: bottom left;
}

.academics-sub-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* SVG / Visual Image Placeholders */
.academics-image-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F9F4F9 0%, #EFE5EE 100%);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.academics-sub-placeholder {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFDF8 0%, #FFF3D6 100%);
}

.placeholder-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    color: #9C5E91;
}

.academics-sub-placeholder .placeholder-content {
    color: #49274A;
}

.ph-icon {
    font-size: 3rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.ph-icon-sm {
    font-size: 2rem;
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.ph-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.ph-text-sm {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Responsive Adjustments for Academics & Campus Life Hero */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .academics-hero-doodle-arrow {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .academics-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .academics-hero-content {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        box-sizing: border-box !important;
    }

    .academics-hero-heading-wrap {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .academics-hero-title {
        max-width: 100% !important;
        word-break: break-word !important;
        overflow-wrap: break-word !important;
    }

    .academics-hero-subtitle {
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .academics-hero-media {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        padding-left: clamp(35px, 6vw, 75px) !important;
        padding-bottom: clamp(25px, 4vw, 45px) !important;
        overflow: visible !important;
    }

    .campus-hero-carousel-media {
        width: 100% !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        margin: 0 auto !important;
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        padding-bottom: 0 !important;
        overflow: hidden !important;
    }

    .academics-hero-doodle-arrow {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .academics-sub-image-wrap {
        width: 50% !important;
        bottom: -18px !important;
        left: -20px !important;
        border-width: 3px !important;
        border-radius: 14px !important;
    }

    .academics-main-image-wrap {
        border-radius: 18px;
    }

    .academics-btn-primary {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* Academics Brand Marquee Banner */
.academics-marquee-section {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-block: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.8rem);
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.academics-marquee-content {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.academics-marquee-content .marquee-star {
    color: #F8D3C5;
    font-size: 0.85em;
    margin-inline: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 3rem);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMICS PROGRAMME / OVERVIEW SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.academics-programme-section {
    min-height: 80svh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background organic wave graphic */
.programme-bg-wave {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    left: -50px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.programme-bg-wave svg {
    width: clamp(340px, 42vw, 532px);
    height: auto;
}

.programme-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 3.5rem);
    width: 100%;
}

/* Center Content Column */
.programme-center-content {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: clamp(500px, 46vw, 720px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.programme-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    color: #666666;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    display: block;
}

.programme-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: #000000;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-transform: none;
}

.programme-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    max-width: 680px;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

/* PDF Download Link */
.programme-pdf-wrap {
    display: inline-flex;
    position: relative;
}

.programme-pdf-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #9C5E91;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding-bottom: 4px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(156, 94, 145, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.programme-pdf-btn:hover {
    color: #683969;
    border-bottom-color: #683969;
}

.programme-pdf-btn svg {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    fill: #9C5E91;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, fill 0.2s ease;
}

.programme-pdf-btn:hover svg {
    transform: translateY(2px);
    fill: #683969;
}

/* Floating Tilted Photo Cards */
.programme-left-card,
.programme-right-card {
    width: clamp(180px, 14vw, 260px);
    position: absolute;
    aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    top: 50%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.programme-left-card {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-6deg);
    left: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 2.5rem);
}

.programme-right-card {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(6deg);
    right: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 2.5rem);
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .programme-left-card {
        transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-6deg) scale(0.85);
        left: 0;
    }

    .programme-right-card {
        transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(6deg) scale(0.85);
        right: 0;
    }
}

.programme-tilted-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.programme-placeholder {
    border-radius: 0;
}

/* Bottom Right Annotation Graphic & Handwritten Note */
.programme-annotation-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: clamp(1rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    right: clamp(4rem, 8.5vw, 10rem);
    z-index: 5;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.programme-annotation-img {
    width: clamp(160px, 18vw, 230px);
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.programme-annotation-default {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.annotation-arrow-svg {
    width: clamp(100px, 12vw, 130px);
    height: auto;
    transform: rotate(10deg);
}

.annotation-text {
    font-family: 'Georgia', 'Merriweather', cursive, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    color: #9C5E91;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Responsive adjustments for Programme Overview Section */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .programme-left-card,
    .programme-right-card {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .programme-annotation-wrap,
    .programme-annotation-img,
    .programme-annotation-default {
        display: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMICS STICKY APPROACH / CARDS SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.academics-approach-section {
    padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6.5rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 8vw, 8.5rem);
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-light);
    position: relative;
}

.academics-approach-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 5rem);
    align-items: start;
}

/* Left Column - Fixed / Sticky on Scroll */
.academics-approach-left-sticky {
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    top: clamp(105px, 10vw, 125px);
    align-self: start;
    margin-top: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    z-index: 5;
}

.academics-approach-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    display: block;
}

.academics-approach-title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.academics-approach-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #000000;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin: 0;
}

.academics-title-dots-doodle {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-left: 1.25rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.academics-title-dots-doodle svg {
    display: block;
    width: clamp(55px, 5vw, 75px);
    height: auto;
}


.academics-approach-paragraphs {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    max-width: 90%;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.academics-approach-p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555555;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}

.academics-approach-p p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}

.academics-approach-p p:first-child {
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.academics-approach-p p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.academics-approach-p-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.academics-curled-arrow {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.academics-curled-arrow svg,
.academics-curled-arrow img {
    width: clamp(75px, 8.5vw, 105px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transform: scaleX(-1) rotate(-10deg);
}

.academics-book-stars-doodle {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.academics-book-stars-doodle svg {
    width: clamp(160px, 13vw, 210px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    rotate: -25deg;
    opacity: 50%;
}

/* Right Column - Scrolling Cards List (50% Width) */
.academics-approach-cards-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
}

.academics-card-item {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(300px, 28vw, 420px);
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    background-color: #2B182C;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.academics-card-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.academics-card-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.academics-card-item:hover .academics-card-bg-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Styled Fallback Gradients for empty photo placeholders */
.academics-card-bg-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

/* Dark Overlay for Text Readability */
.academics-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.88) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05) 100%);
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    z-index: 2;
}

.academics-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.academics-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 440px;
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .academics-approach-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .academics-approach-left-sticky {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
    }

    .academics-curled-arrow {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMICS EXPERIENCES SECTION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.academics-experiences-section {
    padding-top: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Header */
.academics-exp-header {
    margin-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.academics-exp-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #000000;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    max-width: 1100px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.academics-exp-star-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    right: 8%;
    top: -20px;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: rotate(12deg);
}

/* Carousel Container */
.academics-exp-carousel-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.experiences-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
    padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Slide 1: Left Content Block (70% Container Width) */
.experiences-left-content-slide {
    width: 68%;
    min-width: 620px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.academics-exp-left-col {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(340px, 420px) 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem);
    align-items: center;
    padding-right: 2.5rem;
    height: 100%;
}

.academics-exp-media-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: clamp(400px, 42vw, 540px);
}

.academics-exp-curved-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    top: -200px;
    left: 100px;
    z-index: 3;
    rotate: 180deg;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.academics-exp-curved-arrow svg,
.academics-exp-curved-arrow img {
    width: clamp(75px, 8vw, 105px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    transform: scaleX(-1) rotate(65deg);
}

.academics-exp-chess-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -50px;
    right: -20px;
    width: clamp(45px, 5vw, 60px) !important;
    height: clamp(45px, 5vw, 60px) !important;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.academics-exp-chess-doodle svg,
.academics-exp-chess-doodle img {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.academics-exp-main-card {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(390px, 40vw, 520px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #F8F4F8;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.academics-exp-main-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.academics-exp-sub-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: clamp(-45px, 3.5vw, -45px);
    width: clamp(240px, 25vw, 320px);
    height: clamp(150px, 16vw, 200px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: #F8F4F8;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    z-index: 2;
}

.academics-exp-sub-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.academics-exp-photo-placeholder {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8F4F8 0%, #E8DCE8 100%);
}

.academics-exp-text-wrap {
    padding-left: 1rem;
    flex: 1;
}

.academics-exp-sub-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-xl);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #000000;
    margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.academics-exp-sub-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #555555;
}



/* Purple Card Slides */
.experiences-card-slide {
    width: clamp(370px, 34vw, 460px);
    max-width: 88vw;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.experiences-purple-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    background-color: #3D213E;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.experiences-purple-card:hover {
    transform: rotate(0deg) translateY(-6px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.experiences-card-img-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(320px, 32vw, 440px);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.experiences-card-photo {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: top center;
    display: block;
}

.experiences-card-photo-ph {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.experiences-card-content {
    background-color: #3D213E;
    padding: 1.75rem 2rem 2.2rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.experiences-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-md);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.experiences-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

/* Swiper Yellow Navigation Arrow Buttons */
/* Screen-Edge Navigation Arrow Buttons (Yellow Circles - Halfway Overflowing Screen Edge) */
.experiences-prev-btn,
.experiences-next-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    width: clamp(60px, 7vw, 84px);
    height: clamp(60px, 7vw, 84px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    border: none;
    z-index: 25;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.experiences-prev-btn {
    left: 0;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-right: clamp(10px, 1vw, 16px);
}

.experiences-next-btn {
    right: 0;
    transform: translate(50%, -50%);
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: clamp(10px, 1vw, 16px);
}

.experiences-next-btn:hover,
.experiences-prev-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-yellow-hover);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

.experiences-next-btn:hover {
    transform: translate(50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

.experiences-prev-btn.swiper-button-disabled,
.experiences-next-btn.swiper-button-disabled {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Bottom Linear Progress Bar Control Track & Fill matching Testimonial Carousel */
.experiences-progress-wrapper {
    margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.experiences-progress-bar-track {
    width: 320px;
    max-width: 80vw;
    height: 4px;
    background: #EAE0EB;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.experiences-progress-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 25%;
    background: #6A2D65;
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: width 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Mobile Responsiveness */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .experiences-left-content-slide {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-width: 0 !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .academics-exp-left-col {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column !important;
        align-items: stretch !important;
        padding-right: 0 !important;
        gap: 2rem !important;
        height: auto !important;
    }

    .academics-exp-media-wrap {
        width: 100% !important;
        min-height: auto !important;
    }


    .academics-exp-sub-card {
        right: 15px !important;
        width: clamp(160px, 45vw, 220px) !important;
        height: clamp(100px, 28vw, 140px) !important;
        bottom: -15px !important;
    }

    .academics-exp-text-wrap {
        padding-left: 0 !important;
        margin-top: 1rem !important;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .academics-exp-sub-title {
        font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.8rem) !important;
        margin-bottom: 0.75rem !important;
    }

    .academics-exp-sub-desc {
        font-size: 0.95rem !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
    }

    .academics-exp-curved-arrow {
        display: none !important;
    }


}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMICS CORNERSTONES SECTION STYLES (HOMEPAGE EXPERIENTIAL GRID RE-USE)
   ========================================================================== */
.academics-cornerstones-section {
    background-color: #3D213E;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Timeline Progress Bar Below Image Card */
.cornerstones-timeline-wrapper {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.cornerstones-segments-grid {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    width: 100%;
    align-items: center;
}

.cornerstones-segment-track {
    flex: 1;
    height: 5px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border-radius: 4px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.cornerstones-segment-track:hover {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.cornerstones-segment-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 0%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    border-radius: 4px;
    will-change: width;
}

.academics-cornerstones-section .experiential-info-box {
    min-height: clamp(340px, 38vw, 480px);
}

.cornerstones-title {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.cornerstones-tabs-list {
    margin-top: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.cornerstones-tab-item {
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.8rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.cornerstones-tab-item:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.cornerstones-tab-btn {
    background: none;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: left;
}

.cornerstones-tab-icon {
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.cornerstones-tab-item.active .cornerstones-tab-icon {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.18);
}

.cornerstones-tab-heading {
    font-family: 'Merriweather', 'Georgia', serif;
    font-size: var(--fs-lg);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    transition: color 0.3s ease, transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    transform-origin: left center;
    display: inline-block;
}

.cornerstones-tab-item.active .cornerstones-tab-heading {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.14);
}

/* CSS Grid 0fr -> 1fr Smooth Accordion Animation (Zero Layout Jump) */
.cornerstones-tab-content {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), opacity 0.35s ease, margin-top 0.35s ease;
    opacity: 0;
    padding-left: 2.55rem;
}

.cornerstones-tab-content-inner {
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cornerstones-tab-item.active .cornerstones-tab-content {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
    opacity: 1;
    margin-top: 0.6rem;
}

.cornerstones-tab-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-base);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE TEMPLATE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-page-custom {
    padding-top: clamp(140px, 11vw, 180px);
    padding-bottom: 0;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Contact Breadcrumb */
.contact-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--clr-text-muted);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10 !important;
}

.contact-breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-purple-dark);
}

.contact-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-separator {
    color: #999;
}

.contact-breadcrumb .breadcrumb-current {
    color: #444;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Contact Hero Section Grid */
.contact-hero-section {
    padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 12vw, 12rem);
    /* padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem); */
    position: relative;
}

.contact-form-bg-wave {
    position: absolute;
    top: -50px;
    right: -140px;
    width: clamp(550px, 50vw, 920px);
    height: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.admissions-page-custom,
.contact-page-custom {
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

.admissions-page-custom .contact-hero-section,
.contact-page-custom .contact-hero-section {
    overflow: visible;
}

.admissions-hero-bg-wave {
    top: -250px;
    right: -140px;
    width: clamp(700px, 60vw, 1100px);
    z-index: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0.95;
    overflow: visible;
}

.contact-form-bg-wave svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.contact-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    align-items: start;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* Left Column Styling */
.contact-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 2.8vw, 3.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;

    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* Details List */
.contact-details-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.35rem;
}

.contact-detail-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.05vw, 1.1rem);
    color: #333333;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.contact-icon-wrap {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.08);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

.contact-detail-link {
    color: #333333;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-detail-link:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* Extra Links (Admissions & Career Pill Buttons) */
.contact-extra-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.admissions-form-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    left: 30%;
}

.extra-link-item {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #444444;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.yellow-click-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background-image: url('assets/svgs/click-here-bg.svg');
    background-size: 100% 100%;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: transparent;
    color: #3D213E;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    padding: 0.45rem 1.2rem 0.4rem 1.1rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-left: 0.6rem;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, filter 0.2s ease;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.yellow-click-pill:hover {
    transform: scale(1.06) rotate(-1deg);
    filter: brightness(1.06);
}

/* Hand-drawn Enquiry Form Doodle Accent (Frame 120.svg) */
.enquiry-doodle-accent {

    display: inline-block;
    position: absolute;
    right: 52%;
    bottom: 15%;
}

.enquiry-doodle-accent svg,
.enquiry-doodle-accent img {
    width: clamp(160px, 14vw, 216px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Right Column: Purple Form Card */
.contact-purple-card {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 3rem);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: stretch;
}

.contact-purple-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -30px;
    right: -30px;
    width: 140px;
    height: 140px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Form Styles & Gravity Forms Normalization */
.contact-mock-form,
.gform_wrapper form {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-mock-form .form-row,
.gform_wrapper .gform_fields {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-mock-form .form-group,
.gform_wrapper .gfield {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.contact-mock-form label,
.gform_wrapper .gfield_label {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
}

.contact-mock-form input[type="text"],
.contact-mock-form input[type="email"],
.contact-mock-form input[type="tel"],
.contact-mock-form input[type="date"],
.contact-mock-form textarea,
.gform_wrapper input[type="text"],
.gform_wrapper input[type="email"],
.gform_wrapper input[type="tel"],
.gform_wrapper input[type="date"],
.gform_wrapper textarea {
    width: 100%;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease;
    color-scheme: dark;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.contact-mock-form input[type="date"]::-webkit-calendar-picker-indicator {
    filter: invert(1);
    opacity: 0.7;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-mock-form input[type="date"]::-webkit-calendar-picker-indicator:hover {
    opacity: 1;
}

.contact-mock-form input:focus,
.contact-mock-form textarea:focus,
.gform_wrapper input:focus,
.gform_wrapper textarea:focus {
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
}

.contact-mock-form input::placeholder,
.contact-mock-form textarea::placeholder,
.gform_wrapper input::placeholder,
.gform_wrapper textarea::placeholder {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

.btn-yellow-submit,
.gform_button {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow) !important;
    color: #222222 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 1px !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 8px !important;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem !important;
    cursor: pointer !important;
    text-transform: uppercase !important;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease !important;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.btn-yellow-submit:hover,
.gform_button:hover {
    background-color: var(--clr-yellow-hover) !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.4);
}

/* Form Feedback Messages */
.form-message-box {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.1rem 1.35rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    text-align: center;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    animation: fadeInMessage 0.3s ease;
}

.form-message-box.is-success {
    background-color: #E6F4EA !important;
    color: #137333 !important;
    border: 1px solid #CEEAD6 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(19, 115, 51, 0.1);
}

.form-message-box.is-error {
    background-color: #FCE8E6 !important;
    color: #C5221F !important;
    border: 1px solid #FAD2CF !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(197, 34, 31, 0.1);
}

@keyframes fadeInMessage {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-6px);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Map Section with Floating Highlights Card */
.contact-map-section {
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 6rem);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-map-outer-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: clamp(640px, 58vw, 780px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Map Container: 86% Width & Increased Height to exceed info card height */
.google-map-embed-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 86%;
    height: clamp(620px, 54vw, 750px);
    margin-left: auto;
    border-radius: 32px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    background-color: #E5E3DF;
    z-index: 1;
}

.google-map-embed-wrapper iframe {
    width: 135%;
    height: 100%;
    margin-left: -26%;
    border: 0;
    filter: contrast(101%) brightness(99%);
}

/* Nearby Highlights Card: Overlapping Left-Aligned Card */
.nearby-highlights-card {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 0;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
    width: clamp(380px, 36vw, 480px);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 3.5px solid #F1C822;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 2.5vw, 2.75rem);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.highlights-card-inner {
    position: relative;
}

/* Paper Plane Doodle - Top Right */
.highlights-plane-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    top: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
}

.highlights-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.badge-text {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #222222;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.highlights-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 2.5vw, 2.6rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #111111;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.highlights-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #777777;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.highlights-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    padding-bottom: 1.1rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ECECEC;
}

.highlight-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Colored Circular Icon Badges */
.highlight-icon-circle {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.highlight-icon-circle.icon-purple {
    background-color: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.2);
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
}

.highlight-icon-circle.icon-orange {
    background-color: rgba(235, 130, 60, 0.08);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(235, 130, 60, 0.25);
    color: #EB823C;
}

.highlight-icon-circle.icon-yellow {
    background-color: rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.12);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.4);
    color: #D4A017;
}

.highlight-item-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #222222;
    margin: 0 0 0.15rem 0;
}

.highlight-item-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #666666;
    margin: 0;
}

.highlights-link-wrap {
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #F2F2F2;
}

.get-directions-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: gap 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.get-directions-link:hover {
    color: var(--clr-purple-dark);
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

/* Yellow Star Doodle - Bottom Right */
.highlights-star-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    right: -10px;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .contact-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .contact-map-outer-wrapper {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column-reverse;
        min-height: auto;
    }

    .google-map-embed-wrapper {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
        height: 380px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .google-map-embed-wrapper iframe {
        width: 100%;
        margin-left: 0;
    }

    .nearby-highlights-card {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        left: auto;
        transform: none;
        width: 100%;
        margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .contact-mock-form .form-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .enquiry-doodle-accent {
        margin-left: 0;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SECTION 4: CAMPUS SPACES TAB SECTION STYLES (Campus Life Page)
   ========================================================================== */
.campus-spaces-section {
    padding-block: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-light);
    position: relative;
}

.spaces-bg-ribbon-top {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0 !important;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.spaces-bg-ribbon-top svg {
    width: clamp(340px, 32vw, 520px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.campus-spaces-header {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem) auto;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

.spaces-annotation-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    top: -55px;
    left: clamp(-130px, -9vw, -50px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 3;
}

.spaces-annotation-doodle svg,
.spaces-annotation-doodle img {
    width: clamp(180px, 15vw, 240px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.spaces-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #111111;
    letter-spacing: -1px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.spaces-main-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.15rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #555555;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 680px;
}

/* Tabs Navigation Bar */
.spaces-tabs-nav-wrap {
    margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    width: 100%;
}

.spaces-tabs-nav {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
    border-bottom: 2px solid #EFEFEF;
    padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.spaces-tab-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #666666;
    padding: 0.6rem 0.4rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.spaces-tab-btn:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
}

.spaces-tab-btn.active {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.spaces-tab-btn.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -0.85rem;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
}

.spaces-cta-wrap a {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-purple);
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    margin-top: 4rem;
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
}



/* Dark Purple Card Container */
.spaces-purple-card {
    background-color: #3D213E;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem) clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(61, 33, 62, 0.15);
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    position: relative;
}

.spaces-card-stars-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    left: 1.5rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.85;
    z-index: 2;
}

.spaces-card-stars-doodle svg {
    width: clamp(75px, 7vw, 105px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Tab Pane Transitions */
.spaces-tab-pane {
    display: none;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.spaces-tab-pane.active {
    display: block;
    opacity: 1;
}

.spaces-card-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4.5rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.spaces-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.spaces-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.spaces-highlights-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.spaces-highlights-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
}

.spaces-highlights-list li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--fs-sm);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
}

.spaces-highlights-list li::before {
    content: "•";
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: -0.05rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.spaces-card-media {
    width: 100%;
    height: clamp(280px, 30vw, 400px);
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.spaces-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

/* Bottom CTA Button: VIEW GALLERY */
.spaces-cta-wrap {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.btn-spaces-gallery {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #2B182C;
    background-color: transparent;
    border: 2px solid #2B182C;
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    border-radius: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-spaces-gallery:hover {
    background-color: #2B182C;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.btn-spaces-gallery:hover svg path {
    stroke: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Responsive Media Queries for Campus Spaces */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .spaces-annotation-doodle {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        left: auto;
        margin: 0 auto 1rem auto;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .spaces-card-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .spaces-purple-card {
        padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .spaces-tabs-nav {
        justify-content: flex-start;
        overflow-x: auto;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        padding-bottom: 1rem;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }

    .spaces-tab-btn {
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSIONS PAGE TEMPLATE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.admissions-page-custom {
    padding-top: clamp(140px, 11vw, 180px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 6rem);
}

.admissions-hero-left {
    position: relative;
}

.admissions-body-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.admissions-cta-buttons {
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.admissions-cta-buttons .btn,
.admissions-cta-buttons .btn-outline-purple {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.admissions-title {
    color: #111111 !important;
}

.admissions-form-doodle {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    margin-left: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 8rem);
    display: inline-block;
}

.admissions-form-doodle svg,
.admissions-form-doodle img {
    width: clamp(160px, 15vw, 219px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Custom Select Dropdowns in Form */
.select-wrap {
    width: 100%;
}

.select-wrap select {
    width: 100%;
    appearance: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
    -moz-appearance: none;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 0.85rem 2.5rem 0.85rem 1.15rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
}

.select-wrap select:focus {
    border-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.select-wrap select option {
    background-color: #3D213E;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.select-arrow-icon {
    position: absolute;
    right: 1rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    pointer-events: none;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

/* Admissions Process Carousel Section */
.admissions-process-section {
    padding-block: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
}

.admissions-process-header {
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.admissions-process-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--fs-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.admissions-process-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.admissions-process-lead {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
    color: #555555;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 5-Step Connected Process Grid */
.admissions-process-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

.process-grid-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.process-grid-bottom {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
    width: 72%;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.process-step-card.warm-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.14);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 2.8vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.6rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
}

.process-step-card.warm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.14);
}

.process-step-card.highlight-welcome {
    background: var(--clr-wavy-purple-light, #F0E6F0);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
}

.process-card-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.process-step-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.35vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    background: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.08);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.process-step-badge.badge-brand-yellow {
    background: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    font-weight: 800;
}

.process-step-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background-color: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.08);
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    font-size: 1.75rem;
}

.process-step-icon.icon-brand-purple {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
}

.process-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.4vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.process-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1vw, 1rem);
    line-height: 1.68;
    color: #555555;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .process-grid-bottom {
        width: 100%;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {

    .process-grid-top,
    .process-grid-bottom {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSIONS DOCUMENTS & LETTER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.admissions-docs-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}

.admissions-docs-top-area {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Floating Vector Accents */
.docs-doodle-puzzle {
    position: absolute;
    top: -2rem;
    left: clamp(2rem, 8vw, 12rem);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.docs-doodle-puzzle svg {
    width: clamp(80px, 9vw, 130px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.docs-doodle-pencil {
    position: absolute;
    top: 35%;
    left: clamp(0.5rem, 2vw, 3rem);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.docs-doodle-pencil svg {
    width: clamp(70px, 8vw, 110px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.docs-doodle-plane {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20%;
    right: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 4rem);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.docs-doodle-plane svg {
    width: clamp(70px, 7vw, 100px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Cards Overlap Row */
.admissions-cards-overlap-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin-bottom: -10rem;
    /* Overlaps into bottom purple section */
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

/* Left Yellow Card: Documents Required */
.admissions-docs-card {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(2.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem) clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
    color: #111111;
    width: 50%;
    max-width: 550px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.docs-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.docs-card-intro {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.95vw, 0.98rem);
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #222222;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.docs-card-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
}

.docs-card-list li {
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.25rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.95vw, 0.98rem);
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #111111;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.docs-card-list li::before {
    content: '•';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    color: #111111;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.docs-card-note {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.8rem, 0.85vw, 0.88rem);
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #333333;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right White Hand-Drawn Paper Letter Card Image */
.admissions-letter-img-card {
    width: 52%;
    max-width: 650px;
    margin-left: -4rem;
    /* Creates overlapping card effect */
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.admissions-letter-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16));
}

.letter-school {
    font-size: 0.92em;
    color: #555555;
}

/* Bottom Dark Purple Split Area */
.admissions-docs-purple-bottom {
    background-color: #3D213E;
    padding-top: clamp(8rem, 11vw, 12rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 6rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Explore Campus Banner Card */
.admissions-campus-banner-card {
    background-color: #F8E6DA;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3.25rem);
    max-width: 980px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
}

.campus-banner-icon svg {
    width: clamp(100px, 11vw, 140px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.campus-banner-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.8vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.campus-banner-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.88rem, 0.95vw, 0.98rem);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #444444;
    margin: 0;
}

.btn-outline-purple-dark {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    color: #3D213E;
    background: transparent;
    border: 1.8px solid #3D213E;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.6rem;
    border-radius: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-outline-purple-dark:hover {
    background-color: #3D213E;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Responsive queries for Admissions Documents Section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .admissions-cards-overlap-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        margin-bottom: -2rem;
    }

    .admissions-docs-card,
    .admissions-letter-img-card {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 100%;
        transform: none;
    }

    .admissions-letter-img-card {
        margin-left: 0;
    }

    .admissions-campus-banner-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSIONS FAQ CTA SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.admissions-faq-cta-section {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    padding-block: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 10rem);
    min-height: clamp(500px, 60vh, 620px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
}

.admissions-faq-cta-section .site-container {
    width: 100%;
}

.admissions-faq-content {
    max-width: 680px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.admissions-faq-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    line-height: 1.18;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}

.admissions-faq-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #555555;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.admissions-faq-btn-wrap {
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.admissions-faq-btn-wrap .btn {
    padding: 0.9rem 2.2rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* FAQ Annotation Doodle (Dashed arrow + Find Answers Here) */
.admissions-faq-annotation {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 80%;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 5;
}

.admissions-faq-annotation svg {
    width: clamp(180px, 18vw, 260px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* Floating Photo Polaroids (Left: Cricket, Right: Recess) */
.faq-floating-photo {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.faq-floating-photo img {
    border: 8px solid #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.faq-floating-photo.photo-left {
    left: clamp(1.5rem, 4.5vw, 6rem);
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(-6deg);
}

.faq-floating-photo.photo-left img {
    width: clamp(210px, 19vw, 300px);
    height: clamp(270px, 25vw, 380px);
}

.faq-floating-photo.photo-right {
    right: clamp(1.5rem, 4.5vw, 6rem);
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(6deg);
}

.faq-floating-photo.photo-right img {
    width: clamp(210px, 19vw, 300px);
    height: clamp(270px, 25vw, 380px);
}

/* Responsive queries for Admissions FAQ Section */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .faq-floating-photo {
        display: none;
    }

    .admissions-faq-annotation {

        top: 40px;
        left: 50%;
        margin: 1rem auto 0 auto;
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMICS SUB-PAGE: CIRCLE OF CARE & COMMUNICATION SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.academics-care-section {
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.academics-care-header {
    max-width: 780px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
    position: relative;
}

.academics-care-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.academics-care-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.65;
    max-width: 660px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.academics-care-loop-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    top: -45px;
    right: -130px;
    width: clamp(180px, 20vw, 260px);
    height: auto;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.academics-care-loop-doodle svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

/* 3 Cards Grid */
.academics-care-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.academics-care-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2.5px solid var(--clr-primary-purple);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: clamp(2.2rem, 3vw, 3.2rem) clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 6px 6px 0px var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.academics-care-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 9px 9px 0px var(--clr-primary-yellow);
}

.care-card-icon-wrap {
    height: clamp(110px, 12vw, 140px);
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.care-card-icon-wrap svg {
    max-height: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.care-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.6vw, 1.45rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.care-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1vw, 1.02rem);
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    max-width: 290px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .academics-care-loop-doodle {
        top: -35px;
        right: -40px;
        width: 180px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .academics-care-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        max-width: 460px;
    }

    .academics-care-loop-doodle {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        right: auto;
        margin: 1rem auto 0 auto;
        width: 160px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Academics Sub-Page: Post-School Co-Curricular (Taking Every Interest Further)
   ========================================================================== */
.academics-interest-section {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.academics-interest-music-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    top: clamp(20px, 4vw, 40px);
    left: clamp(10px, 3vw, 40px);
    width: clamp(40px, 6vw, 75px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.academics-interest-music-doodle svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.academics-interest-discover-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    top: -45px;
    right: -100px;
    width: clamp(180px, 20vw, 260px);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}

.academics-interest-discover-doodle svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
}

.academics-interest-header {
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.academics-interest-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.academics-interest-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Accordions Stack */
.academics-interest-accordions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.academics-interest-card {
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.academics-interest-card.accordion-yellow {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
    color: #111111;
}

.academics-interest-card.accordion-lavender {
    background-color: #D5C0D3;
    color: #111111;
}

.academics-interest-card.accordion-peach {
    background-color: #F8DEC8;
    color: #111111;
}

.interest-accordion-header {
    width: 100%;
    padding: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.interest-accordion-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    margin: 0;
}

.interest-accordion-toggle-icon {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #111111;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.interest-accordion-toggle-icon::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 12px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.interest-accordion-toggle-icon::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 2.5px;
    height: 12px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.academics-interest-card.open .interest-accordion-toggle-icon::after {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
    opacity: 0;
}

.interest-accordion-body {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    will-change: max-height;
}

.interest-accordion-grid {
    padding: 0 clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.interest-item-box {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.interest-item-icon-wrap {
    width: clamp(48px, 4vw, 56px);
    height: clamp(48px, 4vw, 56px);
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
}

.interest-item-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.interest-item-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
    color: #222222;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
    .academics-interest-discover-doodle {
        top: -35px;
        right: -30px;
        width: 190px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .interest-accordion-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .academics-interest-discover-doodle {
        position: relative;
        top: auto;
        right: auto;
        margin: 1rem auto 0 auto;
        width: 170px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Careers Page Custom Styles (page-careers.php)
   ========================================================================== */
.careers-page-custom {
    padding-top: clamp(140px, 11vw, 180px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 6rem);
}

.careers-hero-right {
    height: stretch;
}

.careers-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666;
}

.careers-breadcrumb a {
    color: #666;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.careers-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
}

.careers-hero-section {
    padding-block: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
}

.careers-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
    align-items: center;
}

.careers-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    background: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.careers-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.careers-letter-content {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem);
    color: #444444;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.careers-hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
}

.careers-primary-btn {
    background: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
    color: #111111;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.35);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.careers-primary-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.45);
    color: #111111;
}

.careers-secondary-btn {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.careers-secondary-btn:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* Right Card */
.careers-hero-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2.5px solid var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    box-shadow: 8px 8px 0px var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-around;
}

.careers-card-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.1);
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    font-size: 1.65rem;
}

.careers-card-badge {
    background: #F4EFF6;
    color: #49274A;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

.careers-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.careers-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.careers-highlights-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #EAEAEA;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
}

.careers-highlight-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #333333;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.careers-highlight-item iconify-icon {
    color: #28a745;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Openings Section */
.careers-openings-section {
    padding-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--clr-text-muted);
}

.hiring-tag-banner {
    background: #FFF8E5;
    border: 1.5px solid #F1C822;
    color: #49274A;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 8px 22px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hiring-megaphone {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: #F1C822;
}

.hiring-megaphone.flipped {
    transform: scaleX(-1);
}

.careers-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.careers-section-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.1vw, 1.1rem);
    color: #555555;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Positions Table */
.careers-table-wrapper {
    border-radius: 24px;
    border: 2.5px solid var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    margin-inline: auto;
    max-width: 1140px;
}

.careers-positions-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: left;
}

.careers-positions-table thead th {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    border: none;
}

.careers-positions-table tbody tr {
    border-bottom: 1px solid #EAE2D8;
    transition: background 0.25s ease;
}

.careers-positions-table tbody tr:hover {
    background-color: #FAF6F0;
}

.careers-positions-table tbody tr:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.careers-positions-table tbody td {
    padding: 20px 24px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.col-position {
    width: 28%;
}

.col-qualification {
    width: 56%;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #333333;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.col-action {
    width: 16%;
    text-align: center;
}

.position-title-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.position-icon {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.position-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
}

.apply-table-btn {
    background: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.apply-table-btn:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
    color: #111111;
}

.other-positions-details p {
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.other-positions-details p:last-child {
    margin: 0;
}

/* How to Apply Section */
.careers-apply-section {
    margin-block: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.careers-apply-card {
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    max-width: 1140px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.25);
}

.apply-card-icon-wrap {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
}

.apply-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.apply-card-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.15rem);
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.apply-contact-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 18px 28px;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.contact-box-item {
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.contact-box-item iconify-icon {
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.hr-email-link,
.hr-phone-link {
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.hr-email-link:hover,
.hr-phone-link:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.contact-box-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 30px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.careers-location-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    padding: 8px 20px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.careers-location-badge iconify-icon {
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
}

/* Mobile Media Queries */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .careers-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .careers-positions-table,
    .careers-positions-table thead,
    .careers-positions-table tbody,
    .careers-positions-table th,
    .careers-positions-table td,
    .careers-positions-table tr {
        display: block;
    }

    .careers-positions-table thead {
        display: none;
    }

    .careers-positions-table tbody tr {
        padding: 20px;
        border-bottom: 1.5px solid #EAE2D8;
    }

    .careers-positions-table tbody td {
        padding: 6px 0;
        width: 100% !important;
    }

    .col-action {
        text-align: left;
        margin-top: 12px;
    }

    .contact-box-divider {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRIVACY POLICY & LEGAL PAGES TEMPLATE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.legal-page-custom {
    padding-top: clamp(140px, 11vw, 180px);
    padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
    background-color: #FAFAFA;
}

.legal-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #666666;
}

.legal-breadcrumb a {
    color: #666666;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.legal-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
}

.legal-hero-section {
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.legal-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    background: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.legal-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111111;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.legal-hero-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.15vw, 1.15rem);
    color: #555555;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.legal-card {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 2px solid #EAE2D8;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    max-width: 1040px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.legal-block {
    margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    padding-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ECECEC;
}

.legal-block:last-of-type {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-block-header {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    gap: 12px;
}

.legal-icon {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.legal-block-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    margin: 0;
}

.legal-block-body p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
    color: #444444;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.legal-block-body p:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.legal-block-body a {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: underline;
    text-underline-offset: 3px;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.legal-block-body a:hover {
    color: var(--clr-purple-dark, #331A34);
}

.legal-contact-footer {
    background-color: #F8F4F8;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.15);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.legal-contact-footer p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #333333;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin: 0;
}

.legal-contact-footer a {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAMPUS LIFE: MINIMAL COUNSELORS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.campus-counselors-section {
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 1.5px solid #EAE2D8;
}

.campus-counselors-header {
    margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
}

.campus-counselors-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    background: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.08);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    display: inline-block;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.campus-counselors-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111111;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.campus-counselors-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.15vw, 1.2rem);
    color: #555555;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin-inline: auto;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* Minimal 2-Card Grid */
.campus-counselors-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    max-width: 1080px;
    margin-inline: auto;
}

.counselor-card {
    background: #FAF8F5;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid #EAE2D8;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateZ(0);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.counselor-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px) translateZ(0);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.3);
}

.counselor-card-image-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background-color: #F3EFEA;
}

.counselor-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

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

.counselor-card-body {
    padding: 2rem 2rem 2.25rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.counselor-card-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.counselor-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 1.6vw, 1.65rem);
    color: #111111;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.counselor-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
    color: #555555;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 820px) {
    .campus-counselors-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
    }

    .counselor-card-body {
        padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.75rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TEACHER TESTIMONIALS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.teachers-testimonial-section {
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7.5rem);
    background-color: var(--clr-bg-cream, #FFFDFB);
    position: relative;
}

.teachers-prev-btn,
.teachers-next-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 60%;
    z-index: 50;
    width: clamp(64px, 5.5vw, 84px);
    height: clamp(64px, 5.5vw, 84px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-yellow);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.4);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background-color 0.25s ease;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.teachers-prev-btn {
    left: 8px;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding-right: clamp(12px, 1.2vw, 18px);
}

.teachers-prev-btn:hover {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
    background-color: var(--clr-yellow-hover);
}

.teachers-next-btn {
    right: 8px;
    transform: translate(50%, -50%);
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: clamp(12px, 1.2vw, 18px);
}

.teachers-next-btn:hover {
    transform: translate(50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
    background-color: var(--clr-yellow-hover);
}

.teachers-prev-btn.swiper-button-disabled,
.teachers-next-btn.swiper-button-disabled {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    cursor: default !important;
}

.teachers-quote-decor {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.15;
}

.teachers-quote-left {
    top: 12%;
    left: 4%;
    width: clamp(100px, 14vw, 200px);
}

.teachers-quote-right {
    bottom: 8%;
    right: 4%;
    width: clamp(100px, 14vw, 200px);
}

.teachers-wavy-decor-right {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.teachers-carousel-wrapper {
    margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.teachers-swiper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 24px;
}

.teachers-swiper .swiper-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.teachers-slide-item {
    height: auto !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.teachers-card-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.teachers-portrait-box {
    flex: 0 0 clamp(300px, 30vw, 380px);
    width: clamp(300px, 30vw, 380px);
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #140A16;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    display: block;
}

.teachers-portrait-img {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 20% !important;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.teachers-portrait-box:hover .teachers-portrait-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.teachers-quote-box {
    flex: 1;
    background: #FFF7F0;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: clamp(380px, 38vw, 460px);
}

.teachers-quote-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.3vw, 1.25rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2B182C;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.teachers-quote-text {
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
    font-style: italic;
    color: #4A3A4C;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.teachers-quote-author {
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    padding-top: 1.25rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(43, 24, 44, 0.1);
    text-align: left;
    width: 100%;
}

.teachers-author-name {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.2vw, 1.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #2B182C;
    text-align: left;
}

.teachers-author-info {
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.95rem);
    color: #6A5A6C;
    margin-top: 0.2rem;
    text-align: left;
}

.teachers-progress-wrapper {
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.teachers-progress-bar-track {
    width: 320px;
    max-width: 80vw;
    height: 4px;
    background: #EAE0EB;
    border-radius: 4px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.teachers-progress-bar-fill {
    height: 100%;
    width: 20%;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
    border-radius: 4px;
    transition: width 0.35s ease;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .teachers-slide-item {
        height: auto;
    }

    .teachers-card-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        height: 100%;
    }

    .teachers-portrait-box {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        width: 100%;
        height: clamp(280px, 55vw, 380px);
        min-height: clamp(280px, 55vw, 380px);
    }

    .teachers-quote-box {
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        min-height: auto;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL BACKDROP RULES: WAVY BACKGROUND SVGS STRICTLY BEHIND CONTENT
   ========================================================================== */
.spaces-bg-ribbon-top,
.programme-bg-wave,
.parents-wavy-decor-right,
.teachers-wavy-decor-right,
.gallery-wavy-decor,
.about-purpose-wavy-line,
.bg-wavy-line-svg,
.academics-wavy-decor,
.values-bg-wavy-top,
.values-bg-wavy-bottom {
    z-index: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

.site-container,
.campus-spaces-header,
.parents-header,
.teachers-header,
.programme-center-content,
.academics-hero-content,
.about-purpose-container,
.values-content-container,
.values-header,
.values-footer,
.values-stage-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL LIGHT PRIMARY PURPLE COLOR FOR ALL WAVY LINE DOODLE SVGS
   ========================================================================== */
.parents-wavy-decor-right svg path,
.teachers-wavy-decor-right svg path,
.gallery-wavy-decor svg path,
.about-purpose-wavy-line svg path,
.bg-wavy-line-svg svg path,
.academics-wavy-decor svg path,
.spaces-bg-ribbon-top svg path,
.experiential-ribbon-path,
.programme-bg-wave svg path,
.contact-hero-right .purple-card-bg-accent svg path {
    stroke: var(--clr-wavy-purple-light) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE NEWS POPUP CARD (RIGHT SIDE SLIDE-IN)
   ========================================================================== */
.news-popup-card {
    position: fixed;
    right: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
    top: clamp(6rem, 10vw, 8.5rem);
    z-index: 9999;
    width: clamp(310px, 24vw, 380px);
    background: rgb(0 0 0 / 60%);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    border: 2px solid var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: clamp(1.4rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.22);
    transform: translateX(calc(100% + 4rem));
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTIONS RESPONSIVE ALIGNMENT (DESKTOP CENTER, MOBILE LEFT)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {

    .approach-hero-content,
    .gallery-hero-content,
    .faq-hero-text,
    .legal-hero-content {
        text-align: center !important;
    }

    .approach-hero-title,
    .approach-hero-subtitle,
    .gallery-hero-title,
    .gallery-hero-subtitle,
    .faq-hero-title,
    .faq-hero-subtitle,
    .legal-hero-title,
    .legal-hero-subtitle {
        text-align: center !important;
        margin-inline: auto !important;
    }

    .approach-breadcrumb {
        justify-content: center !important;
        margin-inline: auto !important;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {

    .approach-hero-content,
    .gallery-hero-content,
    .faq-hero-text,
    .legal-hero-content,
    .academics-hero-content,
    .about-hero-content,
    .campus-hero-content {
        text-align: left !important;
    }

    .approach-hero-title,
    .approach-hero-subtitle,
    .gallery-hero-title,
    .gallery-hero-subtitle,
    .faq-hero-title,
    .faq-hero-subtitle,
    .legal-hero-title,
    .legal-hero-subtitle {
        text-align: left !important;
        margin-inline: 0 !important;
    }
}

.news-popup-card.is-visible {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.news-popup-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.news-popup-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.news-popup-badge-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.news-popup-pulse-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #28A745;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.7);
    animation: newsPulse 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes newsPulse {
    0% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(40, 167, 69, 0.7);
    }

    70% {
        transform: scale(1);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(40, 167, 69, 0);
    }

    100% {
        transform: scale(0.95);
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(40, 167, 69, 0);
    }
}

.news-popup-badge {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: white;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.news-popup-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: white;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

.news-popup-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 0.95vw, 0.92rem);
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.news-popup-actions .news-popup-btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Force Permanent Visibility for Pinned Sticky Sections */
.no-reveal,
.no-reveal *,
.academics-approach-section,
.academics-approach-section *,
.academics-approach-left-sticky,
.academics-approach-left-sticky *,
.academics-exp-text-wrap,
.academics-exp-text-wrap * {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT PAGE: WHY WE CHOSE KHARGHAR SECTION (LIGHT BLUEPRINT LAYOUT)
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-kharghar-section {
    padding-block: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF5F9 100%);
    color: #2B182C;
    position: relative;
}

.contact-kharghar-split-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
    gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
    align-items: start;
}

/* Left Column: Vision & Blueprint Card (Sticky on Scroll) */
.contact-kharghar-left-vision {
    position: -webkit-sticky;
    position: sticky;
    top: 120px;
    align-self: start;
    z-index: 5;
}

.vision-badge-tag {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.vision-icon-accent {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--clr-primary-yellow, #F1C822);
}

.vision-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.18;
    color: #2B182C;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.vision-blueprint-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
    border: 2px solid #F0E6F0;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 45px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.07);
    background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 95% 10%, rgba(241, 200, 34, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
}

.blueprint-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
    background: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vision-lead-highlight {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.3vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.vision-lead-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.05vw, 1.1rem);
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #444444;
    margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.vision-lead-desc strong {
    color: #222222;
}

.vision-lead-tagline {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.1vw, 1.12rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #222222;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Column: 4 Pillars Cards Grid */
.pillars-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.pillar-card-item {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.2rem);
    border: 1px solid #EFE6EF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.pillar-card-item:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(8px);
    border-color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.12);
}

.pillar-card-top {
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.pillar-num {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.25);
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.pillar-icon-badge {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.icon-badge-yellow {
    background-color: #FFF9E6;
    color: #C29600;
}

.icon-badge-purple {
    background-color: #FAF2F9;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple);
}

.icon-badge-green {
    background-color: #EEF8F3;
    color: #2D8A65;
}

.icon-badge-peach {
    background-color: #FFF2EB;
    color: #E87248;
}

.pillar-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 1.35vw, 1.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #2B182C;
    margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.pillar-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 0.98vw, 1.02rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: #444444;
    margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .contact-kharghar-split-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
    }

    .contact-kharghar-left-vision {
        position: relative !important;
        top: 0 !important;
    }

    .pillar-card-item:hover {
        transform: translateY(-6px);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMICS SUBNAV BAR & ACTIVE PURPLE DOT PREFIX
   ========================================================================== */
.academics-subnav-bar {
    margin-top: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 0.6rem;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 50px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.05);
    display: inline-block;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

.academics-subnav-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.subnav-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #444444;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.subnav-item:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    background-color: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.05);
}

.subnav-item.active {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A) !important;
    background-color: rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.08);
    font-weight: 800 !important;
}

/* Glowing Purple Dot Prefix */
.subnav-active-dot {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    border-radius: 50%;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.22);
}

/* Active Dropdown & Mobile Submenu Purple Dot Prefix */
.dropdown-list a.active,
.mobile-submenu a.active {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A) !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 1.25rem !important;
}

.dropdown-list a.active::before,
.mobile-submenu a.active::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0.15rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background-color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   UNIVERSAL COLOR CONTROL FOR NEW ILLUSTRATED HAND-DRAWN ICON SET
   ========================================================================== */
.bds-new-icon,
svg.bds-new-icon,
.about-merit-icon-wrap svg,
.pillar-icon-badge svg,
.highlight-icon-circle svg,
.value-badge-icon svg,
.curriculum-card-icon svg,
.experience-icon-wrap svg,
.facility-icon-wrap svg,
.experiential-tab-icon svg,
.interest-item-icon-wrap svg,
.care-card-icon-wrap svg,
.apply-card-icon-wrap svg {
    width: 100% !important;
    height: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    max-height: 100% !important;
    object-fit: contain !important;
    display: block !important;
}

.about-merit-icon-wrap {
    padding: 0 !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.pillar-icon-badge,
.highlight-icon-circle,
.value-badge-icon,
.interest-item-icon-wrap {
    padding: 8px !important;
    box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

/* Brand Purple (#49274A) color for all icons across light sections */
.bds-new-icon path,
svg.bds-new-icon path,
.about-merit-icon-wrap svg path,
.pillar-icon-badge svg path,
.highlight-icon-circle svg path,
.value-badge-icon svg path,
.curriculum-card-icon svg path,
.process-step-icon svg path,
.position-icon svg path,
.interest-item-icon-wrap svg path,
.curriculum-doodle-icon svg path {
    fill: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A) !important;
}

/* White icons for the dark purple section (Learning Enriched by Experience) */
.purple-full-section .experiential-tab-icon svg path,
.purple-full-section .bds-new-icon path {
    fill: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.purple-full-section .experiential-tab-item:not(.active) .experiential-tab-icon svg path {
    fill: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75) !important;
}

/* Value Showcase Cards Specific Icon Color Themes */
.value-curious-card .value-badge-icon svg path,
.badge-curious svg path,
.value-curious-card .floating-accent-tag svg path,
.value-curious-card .floating-accent-tag iconify-icon,
.value-curious-card .quote-icon {
    fill: #C29600 !important;
    color: #C29600 !important;
}

.value-collaborative-card .value-badge-icon svg path,
.badge-collaborative svg path,
.value-collaborative-card .floating-accent-tag svg path,
.value-collaborative-card .floating-accent-tag iconify-icon,
.value-collaborative-card .quote-icon {
    fill: #9C5E91 !important;
    color: #9C5E91 !important;
}

.value-courageous-card .value-badge-icon svg path,
.badge-courageous svg path,
.value-courageous-card .floating-accent-tag svg path,
.value-courageous-card .floating-accent-tag iconify-icon,
.value-courageous-card .quote-icon {
    fill: #E87248 !important;
    color: #E87248 !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CUSTOM TIDIO MASCOT CHATBOT LAUNCHER
   ========================================================================== */
/* Keep Tidio native launcher button hidden at all times */
#tidio-chat iframe[id*="launcher" i],
#tidio-chat iframe[title*="launcher" i],
iframe[id*="tidio" i][title*="launcher" i] {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    opacity: 0 !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
}

/* When chat is open, elevate the Tidio chat card cleanly above the mascot with exactly 24px gap */
body.tidio-chat-is-open #tidio-chat,
body.tidio-chat-is-open #tidio-chat iframe:not([title*="launcher" i]):not([id*="launcher" i]),
body.tidio-chat-is-open iframe#tidio-chat-iframe,
body.tidio-chat-is-open iframe#tidio-chat-code {
    top: auto !important;
    bottom: 82px !important;
    max-height: calc(100vh - 105px) !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {

    body.tidio-chat-is-open #tidio-chat,
    body.tidio-chat-is-open #tidio-chat iframe:not([title*="launcher" i]):not([id*="launcher" i]),
    body.tidio-chat-is-open iframe#tidio-chat-iframe,
    body.tidio-chat-is-open iframe#tidio-chat-code {
        bottom: 68px !important;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 90px) !important;
    }
}

.bds-tidio-mascot-wrapper {
    position: fixed !important;
    bottom: 20px !important;
    right: 20px !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
    max-height: none !important;
    z-index: 2147483647 !important;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-end;
    gap: 8px;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
}

/* Chat is open: keep mascot at bottom-right, reveal red close button, hide speech bubble */
.bds-tidio-mascot-wrapper.chat-is-open {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
    transform: none !important;
    bottom: 20px !important;
    right: 20px !important;
    top: auto !important;
    left: auto !important;
    width: auto !important;
    height: auto !important;
}

.bds-tidio-mascot-wrapper.chat-is-open .bds-mascot-speech-bubble {
    opacity: 0 !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
    display: none !important;
}

/* Floating animation for the bee mascot */
@keyframes bdsBeeFloat {

    0%,
    100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
    }

    25% {
        transform: translateY(-5px) rotate(-2deg);
    }

    75% {
        transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(2deg);
    }
}

.bds-tidio-mascot-btn {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    outline: none;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    animation: bdsBeeFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.bds-tidio-mascot-btn:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
    transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-3px);
}

.bds-tidio-mascot-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

.bds-tidio-mascot-img {
    width: clamp(70px, 6vw, 85px);
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.35)) drop-shadow(0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2));
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-drag: none;
    transition: filter 0.25s ease;
}

.bds-tidio-mascot-btn:hover .bds-tidio-mascot-img {
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 24px rgba(73, 39, 74, 0.45)) drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25));
}

/* Mascot trigger wrap & small red close button */
.bds-mascot-trigger-wrap {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Guarantee no background disc or circle element behind the mascot */
.bds-mascot-trigger-wrap::before,
.bds-mascot-trigger-wrap::after,
.bds-tidio-mascot-btn::before,
.bds-tidio-mascot-btn::after,
.bds-tidio-mascot-wrapper::before,
.bds-tidio-mascot-wrapper::after {
    display: none !important;
    content: none !important;
}

.bds-mascot-red-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2px;
    right: 0px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #E74C3C;
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    z-index: 10;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: scale(0.5);
    transition: opacity 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background-color 0.2s ease;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.bds-mascot-red-close-btn svg {
    display: block;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bds-mascot-red-close-btn:hover {
    background-color: #C0392B;
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.bds-mascot-red-close-btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}


/* Chat is open: reveal red close button, pause float animation so close button is steady to click */
.bds-tidio-mascot-wrapper.chat-is-open .bds-mascot-red-close-btn {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.bds-tidio-mascot-wrapper.chat-is-open .bds-mascot-red-close-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.bds-tidio-mascot-wrapper.chat-is-open .bds-tidio-mascot-btn {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

/* Speech bubble with custom brand SVG shape */
.bds-mascot-speech-bubble {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    margin-right: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
    animation: bdsBubbleEntrance 0.6s 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) both;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.bds-mascot-speech-bubble:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.bds-mascot-speech-bubble.is-closed {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: scale(0.8);
    display: none;
}

/* Background SVG layer */
.bds-mascot-bubble-shape {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.bds-mascot-bubble-shape svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Content layout on top of SVG */
.bds-mascot-bubble-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 30px 21px 18px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

@keyframes bdsBubbleEntrance {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(10px) scale(0.9);
    }

    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
}

.bds-mascot-online-dot {
    width: 9px;
    height: 9px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background-color: #2ECC71;
    display: inline-block;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.25);
    animation: bdsPulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes bdsPulseDot {

    0%,
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.25);
    }

    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(46, 204, 113, 0);
    }
}

.bds-mascot-bubble-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body, 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.1px;
}

.bds-mascot-bubble-close {
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    color: #8C7B8D;
    padding: 2px 2px 2px 4px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: color 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
    -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.bds-mascot-bubble-close svg {
    display: block;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.bds-mascot-bubble-close:hover {
    color: var(--clr-primary-purple, #49274A);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

/* Mobile adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .bds-tidio-mascot-wrapper {
        bottom: 16px;
        right: 16px;
    }

    .bds-tidio-mascot-img {
        width: 62px;
    }

    .bds-mascot-speech-bubble {
        margin-right: 8px;
    }

    .bds-mascot-bubble-content {
        padding: 10px 24px 17px 14px;
        gap: 7px;
    }

    .bds-mascot-bubble-text {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .bds-mascot-online-dot {
        width: 7px;
        height: 7px;
    }

    .bds-mascot-bubble-close svg {
        width: 9px;
        height: 9px;
    }

    .bds-mascot-red-close-btn {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        top: 0;
        right: -2px;
    }

    .bds-mascot-red-close-btn svg {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
    }
}