/* ============================================================
       DESIGN SYSTEM
    ============================================================ */
      :root {
        --navy:    #0a0e2e;
        --navy2:   #141847;
        --gold:    #fd7d02;
        --gold2:   #ed5a11;
        --cream:   #fdf8f0;
        --white:   #ffffff;
        --gray:    #000;
        --light:   #f2f4f8;
        --red:     #c0392b;
        --font-head: "Inter Tight", sans-serif;
        --font: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
        --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
        --radius: 12px;
        --shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10,14,46,.18);
      }

    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; overflow-x: hidden;}

    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      color: var(--navy);
      background: var(--cream);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); line-height: 1.25; }

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

    img { max-width: 100%; }

    .container { max-width: 1160px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }

    /* ============================================================
       ANNOUNCEMENT BAR
    ============================================================ */
    .announce-bar {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .04em;
      padding: 8px 0;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .announce-bar .inner {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .announce-bar .label {
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--gold);
      padding: 3px 14px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      white-space: nowrap;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-size: 11px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: .1em;
    }
    .announce-bar marquee { flex: 1; }
    .announce-bar .top-btns {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .announce-bar .top-btns a {
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 4px 14px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      font-size: 11px;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: .07em;
      transition: opacity .2s;
    }
    .announce-bar .top-btns a:hover { opacity: .8; }

    /* ============================================================
       NAVBAR
    ============================================================ */
    .navbar {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      background: rgba(10, 14, 46, 0.96);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(232,160,32,.2);
      transition:
    background 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    padding 0.35s ease,
    transform 0.35s ease;

  /* animation: navbarFade 0.6s ease; */
    }
    .nav-inner {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      height: 70px;
    }
    .nav-logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
    }
    .nav-logo img { height: 64px; width: auto; }
    .nav-logo .brand-text { line-height: 1.1; }
    .nav-logo .brand-name {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 18px;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .nav-logo .brand-sub {
      font-size: 10px;
      color: var(--gold);
      letter-spacing: .15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      list-style: none;
      gap: 6px;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .nav-links a {
    color: rgb(255 255 255 / 90%);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 8px 5px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: all .2s;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
    .nav-links a:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(232,160,32,.1);
    }
    .nav-links .nav-cta a {
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      font-weight: 700;
    }
    .nav-links .nav-cta a:hover {
      background: var(--gold2);
      color: var(--navy);
    }
    /* Dropdown */
    .nav-links li { position: relative; }
    .nav-links .dropdown { display: none; position: absolute; top: calc(100% + 8px); left: 0; min-width: 190px; background: var(--navy2); border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,32,.2); border-radius: 10px; padding: 8px 0; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
    .nav-links li:hover .dropdown { display: block; }
    .nav-links .dropdown a { display: block; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 0; font-size:16px; }
    .nav-links .dropdown a:hover { background: rgba(232,160,32,.1); }

    .navbar.scrolled {
      position: fixed;
      width: 100%;
      top: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 14, 46, 0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  animation: stickySlideDown 0.5s ease-in-out;
}
@keyframes stickySlideDown {
  from {
    transform: translateY(-30px);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}



    /* ===============================
   HAMBURGER ICON
================================ */
.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #fff;
  display: block;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* ===============================
   MOBILE NAV
================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  /* Overlay (dark background) */
  .menu-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: 0.3s;
    z-index: 9998;
  }

  .menu-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .nav-links.active {
    right: 0;
  }

  .nav-links a {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  /* Dropdown mobile */
  .nav-links .dropdown {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    border: none;
    background: transparent;
    padding-left: 10px;
  }

  .nav-links .has-dropdown.active .dropdown {
    display: block;
  }

  /* Remove hover for mobile */
  .nav-links li:hover .dropdown {
    display: none;
  }

  .announce-bar marquee {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .label,.announce-bar .top-btns{
    display: none;
  }
}
@media (min-width:993px){
  .menu-close, .menu-overlay{
    display: none;
  }
}
/* ===============================
   MOBILE NAVIGATION (PRO VERSION)
================================ */
@media (max-width: 992px) {

  /* WRAPPER (SLIDE FROM RIGHT) */
  .nav-menu-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: 0%;
    width: 0;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--navy);
    transition: right 0.35s ease-in-out;
    z-index: 2000;
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
    transform: translateX(250px);
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  }

  .nav-menu-wrapper.active {
    right: 0;
    transform: translateX(0);
    width: 300px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease-in-out;
  }

  /* MENU LIST */
  .nav-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;   /* LEFT ALIGN */
    text-align: left;
    padding: 80px 22px 30px;
    gap: 0;
  }

  /* EACH ITEM */
  .nav-links li {
    width: 100%;
    list-style: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }

  .nav-links li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  /* LINKS */
  .nav-links li a {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 14px 10px;
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--white);
  }

  /* CTA BUTTON FIX */
  .nav-links .nav-cta {
    border-bottom: none;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }

  .nav-links .nav-cta a {
    display: inline-flex;
    width: auto;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 8px;
  }

  /* DROPDOWN */
  .nav-links .dropdown {
    display: none;
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
  }

  .nav-links li.active .dropdown {
    display: block;
  }

  .nav-links .dropdown a {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    opacity: 0.85;
  }

  /* CLOSE BUTTON (VISIBLE + CLEAN) */
  .menu-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    right: 18px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 22px;
    color: #fff;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 2100;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
  }

  .menu-close:hover {
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--navy);
  }

  /* OVERLAY (BACKGROUND DIM) */
  .menu-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: 0.3s;
    z-index: 1500;
  }

  .menu-overlay.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }
}

    /* ============================================================
       HERO
    ============================================================ */
    .main-banner{
      min-height: 92vh;
    }
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--navy);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-bg {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image: url('../assets/images/banner_1.webp');
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      opacity: .5;
      /* transform: scale(1.05); */
    }
    .hero-geo {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 70% 50%, rgba(232,160,32,.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 20% 80%, rgba(20,24,71,.8) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }
    /* Geometric accent lines */
    .hero {
    padding: 35px 0 90px;
}
    .hero-lines {
      position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-lines::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      right: -60px; top: -60px;
      width: 500px; height: 500px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,32,.15);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: pulse-ring 6s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    .hero-lines::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      right: -20px; top: -20px;
      width: 420px; height: 420px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,32,.08);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: pulse-ring 6s ease-in-out infinite .5s;
    }
    @keyframes pulse-ring {
      0%,100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
      50% { transform: scale(1.04); opacity: .6; }
    }
    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      max-width: 900px;
    }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: rgba(232,160,32,.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,32,.35);
      color: var(--gold2);
      font-size: 12px;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: .12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 7px 18px;
      border-radius: 30px;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      animation: fadeInUp .7s ease both;
    }
    .hero-badge .dot {
      width: 6px; height: 6px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      animation: blink 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1}50%{opacity:.3} }
    .hero h1 {
      font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 4.2rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      animation: fadeInUp .8s ease .15s both;
    }
    .hero h1 .highlight {
      color: var(--gold);
      position: relative;
    }
    .hero p {
      font-size: 17px;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: rgb(255 255 255 / 90%);
      max-width: 520px;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      animation: fadeInUp .8s ease .3s both;
      margin: auto;
    }
    .hero-actions {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 14px;
      animation: fadeInUp .8s ease .45s both;
    }
    .btn-gold {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 14px;
      padding: 14px 32px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      transition: all .25s;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(232,160,32,.45);
    }
    .btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold2); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(232,160,32,.5); }
    .btn-outline {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 14px;
      padding: 13px 30px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.35);
      transition: all .25s;
    }
    .btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); background: rgba(232,160,32,.08); }

    /* Hero stats strip */
    .hero-stats {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      z-index: 3;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(232,160,32,.2);
    }
    .hero-stats .inner {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-around;
      padding: 22px 0;
    }
    .hero-stat { text-align: center; }
    .hero-stat .num {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--gold);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .hero-stat .lbl {
      font-size: 12px;
      color: rgb(255 255 255 / 90%);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: .1em;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SECTION HELPERS
    ============================================================ */
    section { padding: 90px 0; }

    .sec-label {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 11px;
      font-weight: 700;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: .15em;
      color: var(--gold);
      background: rgba(232,160,32,.12);
      padding: 5px 16px;
      border-radius: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .sec-title {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1.2;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .sec-title.light { color: var(--white); }
    .sec-sub {
      font-size: 16px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--gray);
      max-width: 540px;
      margin-bottom: 48px;
    }
    .sec-sub.light { color: rgb(255 255 255 / 90%); }
    .divider {
      width: 48px; height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 2px;
      margin: 14px 0 28px;
    }
    .divider.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .text-center { text-align: center; }

    @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); }
      to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }
    .anim { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px); transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease; }
    .anim.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

    /* ============================================================
       ABOUT SECTION
    ============================================================ */
    .about-section { background: var(--cream); }
    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 72px;
      align-items: stretch;
    }
    .about-grid .feature-card{
      min-height: 350px;
    }
    .about-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
    }
    .about-img-main {
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .about-img-main img { width: 100%; height: 420px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
    .about-img-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -20px; right: -20px;
      background: var(--gold);
      color: var(--navy);
      padding: 20px 24px;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(232,160,32,.4);
      text-align: center;
    }
    .about-img-badge .num { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 900; line-height: 1; }
    .about-img-badge .sub { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; opacity: .8; }
    .about-pills {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 10px;
      margin-top: 32px;
    }
    .pill {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(10,14,46,.1);
      padding: 10px 18px;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 13px;
      font-weight: 500;
      box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
      transition: all .2s;
    }
    .pill:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .pill i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 14px; }

 /* ============================================================
   MODERN LEADERS SECTION (WHITE CLEAN VERSION - UPDATED)
============================================================ */
.leaders-modern {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 0px 0px 100px 0;
}

.leaders-modern .sec-title {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.leaders-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 40px;
}

.leader-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(10,14,46,.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,14,46,.06);
  transition: all .3s;
}

.leader-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10,14,46,.15);
}

/* TEXT SIDE */
.leader-text {
  padding: 50px 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ❌ REMOVE OLD LINE */
.leader-text::before {
  display: none;
}

/* ✅ NEW HEADING WITH LEFT LINE */
.leader-heading {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.leader-line {
  width: 4px;
  height: 55px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Typography */
.leader-text h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.leader-text h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.leader-text p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  color: var(--gray);
}

/* BUTTON */
.btn-outline-dark {
  display: inline-block;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all .3s;
  width: fit-content;
}

.btn-outline-dark:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* IMAGE */

.leader-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 50% 50%;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .leader-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .leader-img {
    order: -1;
    height: 240px;
  }

  .leader-text {
    padding: 30px 15px;
  }

  .leader-line {
    height: 45px;
  }
  .leader-text h3{
    font-size: 19px;
  }
}
    /* ============================================================
       FEATURES / WHY CHOOSE US
    ============================================================ */
    .features-section {
      background: var(--navy);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .features-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -120px; right: -120px;
      width: 500px; height: 500px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,160,32,.12), transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .features-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
    }
    .feature-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,32,.15);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 36px 30px;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all .3s;
    }
    .feature-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0;
      width: 100%; height: 3px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform .3s;
    }
    .feature-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.09); transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: rgba(232,160,32,.4); }
    .feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .feature-icon {
      width: 56px; height: 56px;
      background: rgba(232,160,32,.15);
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 24px; color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    /* .feature-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; } */
    /* Default (light sections) */
.feature-card h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Only for dark section */
.features-section .feature-card h4 {
  color: var(--white);
}
    .feature-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.7; color: rgb(255 255 255 / 90%); }
    .feature-card .read-link {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      margin-top: 18px; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold);
      transition: gap .2s;
    }
    .feature-card .read-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

    /* ============================================================
       TEAM / FOUNDERS
    ============================================================ */
    .team-section { background: var(--light); }
    .team-grid {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 40px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .team-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      width: 240px;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(10,14,46,.1);
      transition: all .3s;
    }
    .team-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(10,14,46,.18); }
    .team-img-wrap {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .team-img-wrap img { width: 100%; height: 240px; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .4s; }
    .team-card:hover .team-img-wrap img { transform: scale(1.06); }
    .team-img-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 50%, rgba(10,14,46,.7));
    }
    .team-info { padding: 22px 20px; text-align: center; }
    .team-info h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .team-info .role {
      font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600;
      text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       EVENTS
    ============================================================ */
    .events-section { background: var(--cream); }
    .events-layout {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
      gap: 60px;
      align-items: start;
    }
    .events-img { border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
    .events-img img { width: 100%; height: 420px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
    .event-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
      padding: 22px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10,14,46,.07);
      transition: all .2s;
    }
    .event-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .event-item:hover { padding-left: 8px; }
    .event-num {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--gold);
      line-height: 1;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 36px;
    }
    .event-info h5 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .event-meta {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 12px;
      list-style: none;
    }
    .event-meta li { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 5px; }
    .event-meta li i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 11px; }

    /* ============================================================
       GALLERY
    ============================================================ */
    .gallery-section { background: var(--navy); padding-bottom: 90px; }
    .gallery-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      grid-template-rows: 200px 200px;
      gap: 12px;
      margin-top: 48px;
    }
    .gallery-item {
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-radius: 10px;
    }
    .gallery-item:first-child { grid-row: span 2; }
    .gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform .5s; }
    .gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
    .gallery-overlay {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,14,46,.7), transparent);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity .3s;
      display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: 18px;
    }
    .gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay { opacity: 1; }
    .gallery-overlay span { color: var(--white); font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; }

    /* ============================================================
       FAQ / VIDEO
    ============================================================ */
    .faq-section { background: var(--light); }
    .faq-layout {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 64px;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .video-box {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .video-box img { width: 100%; height: 360px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
    .video-play-btn {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      background: rgba(10,14,46,.45);
    }
    .play-circle {
      width: 80px; height: 80px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      font-size: 28px; color: var(--navy);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 16px rgba(232,160,32,.2);
      transition: all .3s;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .play-circle:hover { transform: scale(1.12); box-shadow: 0 0 0 24px rgba(232,160,32,.15); }
    .accordion { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .acc-item {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid rgba(10,14,46,.08);
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .acc-header {
      padding: 18px 22px;
      cursor: pointer;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      font-size: 15px;
      font-weight: 600;
      user-select: none;
      transition: color .2s;
    }
    .acc-header:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .acc-header .icon { font-size: 18px; color: var(--gold); transition: transform .3s; }
    .acc-item.open .acc-header .icon { transform: rotate(45deg); }
    .acc-body {
      display: none;
      padding: 0 22px 18px;
      font-size: 14px;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--gray);
    }
    .acc-item.open .acc-body { display: block; }

    /* ============================================================
       TESTIMONIALS
    ============================================================ */
    .testimonials-section { background: var(--cream); }
    .testimonials-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
    }
    .testimonial-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 32px 28px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10,14,46,.07);
      position: relative;
      transition: all .3s;
    }
    .testimonial-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(10,14,46,.12); }
    .testimonial-card .quote-icon {
      font-size: 48px;
      color: var(--gold);
      opacity: .25;
      line-height: 1;
      font-family: Georgia;
      margin-bottom: -8px;
    }
    .testimonial-card p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--gray); margin-bottom: 24px; }
    .testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }
    .testimonial-author img { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover; border: 2px solid var(--gold); }
    .testimonial-author .name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 14px; }
    .testimonial-author .role { font-size: 12px; color: var(--gold); }
    .stars { color: var(--gold); font-size: 13px; margin-bottom: 12px; }

    /* ============================================================
       CONTACT FORM
    ============================================================ */
    .contact-section {
      background: var(--navy);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .contact-section::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -100px; left: -100px;
      width: 400px; height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(232,160,32,.1), transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 72px;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .contact-info h2 { color: var(--white); }
    .contact-items { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; }
    .contact-item {
      display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .c-icon {
      width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(232,160,32,.15);
      border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--gold); font-size: 16px; flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .c-text .label { font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .c-text .val { font-size: 14px; color: rgb(255 255 255 / 90%); line-height: 1.6; }

    .contact-form {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.06);
      border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,32,.2);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 40px 36px;
      backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    }
    .contact-form h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-head);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 28px;
    }
    .form-group { margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .form-group label { display: block; font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; color: rgb(255 255 255 / 90%); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .form-group input,
    .form-group select,
    .form-group textarea {
      width: 100%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
      border-radius: 10px;
      padding: 13px 16px;
      color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 14px;
      outline: none;
      transition: border-color .2s;
    }
    .form-group input::placeholder,
    .form-group select option { color: rgba(255,255,255,.4); }
    .form-group select { background-color: var(--navy2); }
    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group select:focus { border-color: var(--gold); }

    /* ============================================================
       BLOG
    ============================================================ */
    .blog-section { background: var(--light); }
    .blog-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 28px; }
    .blog-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(10,14,46,.07);
      transition: all .3s;
    }
    .blog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(10,14,46,.14); }
    .blog-img { overflow: hidden; height: 200px; }
    .blog-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .4s; }
    .blog-card:hover .blog-img img { transform: scale(1.06); }
    .blog-body { padding: 24px 22px; }
    .blog-date { font-size: 11px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .1em; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .blog-body h5 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 10px; line-height: 1.4; }
    .blog-body p { font-size: 13px; color: var(--gray); line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 18px; }
    .blog-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; font-size: 12px; color: var(--gray); align-items: center; }
    .blog-meta i { color: var(--gold); }
    .read-more-link {
      display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
      font-size: 13px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy);
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold); padding-bottom: 2px;
      transition: color .2s;
    }
    .read-more-link:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    /* ============================================================
       FOOTER
    ============================================================ */
    footer {
      background: var(--navy2);
      color: rgb(255 255 255 / 90%);
      padding: 72px 0 0;
    }
    .footer-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1.5fr 1.8fr;
      gap: 48px;
      padding-bottom: 48px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    }
    .footer-brand img { height: 50px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .footer-brand p { font-size: 13.5px; line-height: 1.7; }
    .social-links { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 22px; }
    .social-links a {
      width: 38px; height: 38px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: rgb(255 255 255 / 90%);
      font-size: 14px;
      transition: all .2s;
    }
    .social-links a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
    footer h5 { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 18px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; }
    .footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .footer-links a { font-size: 13.5px; transition: color .2s; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
    .footer-links a i { font-size: 10px; color: var(--gold); }
    .footer-gallery { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 6px; }
    .footer-gallery img { width: 100%; height: 110px; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 6px; opacity: .7; transition: opacity .2s; }
    .footer-gallery img:hover { opacity: 1; }
    .footer-contact-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
    .footer-contact-list li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 13px; }
    .footer-contact-list li i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 15px; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
    .footer-bottom {
      padding: 20px 0;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      font-size: 12.5px;
    }
    .footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
    .footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

    /* ============================================================
       SCROLL TO TOP
    ============================================================ */
    #scrollTop {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 30px; right: 30px;
      width: 46px; height: 46px;
      background: var(--gold);
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      color: var(--navy); font-size: 18px;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(232,160,32,.4);
      opacity: 0; visibility: hidden;
      transition: all .3s;
      cursor: pointer;
      z-index: 999;
    }
    #scrollTop.show { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
    #scrollTop:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }

    /* ============================================================
       RESPONSIVE
    ============================================================ */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .about-grid, .contact-grid, .faq-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
      .features-grid, .testimonials-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 36px; }
      .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
      .gallery-item:first-child { grid-row: span 1; }
      .events-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      /* .nav-links { display: none; } */
      .features-grid, .testimonials-grid, .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .team-grid { gap: 20px; }
      .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .hero-stats .inner { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
      .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
      .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
      .hero { min-height: 80vh; }
    }

    /* Online courses section */
    .courses-section { background: var(--cream); }
    .courses-cards {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 48px;
    }
    .course-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 30px 26px;
      display: flex;
      gap: 20px;
      align-items: flex-start;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(10,14,46,.08);
      transition: all .3s;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
    }
    .course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--gold); }
    .course-card.c1 { background: var(--white); }
    .course-card.c2 { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
    .course-card.c3 { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy); }
    .course-card-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
    .c1 .course-card-icon { background: rgba(232,160,32,.12); color: var(--gold); }
    .c2 .course-card-icon { background: rgba(232,160,32,.2); color: var(--gold); }
    .c3 .course-card-icon { background: rgba(10,14,46,.12); color: var(--navy); }
    .course-card-icon i { font-size: 22px; }
    .course-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-head); font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .course-card p { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.65; opacity: .75; }


    /**********====*******************
    about us page css :start
    ****************===============*******/
    .about-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.about-section.light {
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
}

.about-intro {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  color: #666;
}

.box {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 25px;
  border-radius: 10px;
}
/* ===== FEE TABLE ===== */
.fee-table {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.fee-table table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.fee-table th {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

.fee-table td {
  padding: 12px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}

.fee-table tr:hover {
  background: #f9f9f9;
}

/* ===== BETTER SPACING ===== */
.features-grid {
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* ===== HERO FIX ===== */
.hero.main-banner {
  min-height: 70vh !important;
}

/* ===== CLUB CARD TEXT FIX ===== */
.feature-card p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

.about-section .feature-card p {
  color: #444;
}

/* ===== LEADER IMAGE FIX ===== */
.leader-img img {
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* ===== MOBILE ===== */
@media (max-width:768px) {
  .leader-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* Light soft background */
.about-section {
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* Alternate section */
.about-section.light {
  background: #f4f6fb;
}

/* Add a slightly darker tone section */
.about-section.alt {
  background: #eef1f7;
}

.about-section.light {
  background: linear-gradient(
      rgba(255,255,255,0.9),
      rgba(255,255,255,0.9)
    ),
    /* url('/assets/images/pattern.png');
  background-size: cover; */
}
.about-section.quote {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}
/* .about-intro {
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555;
}
.about-intro::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  margin: 20px auto 0;
} */
 /* STATS SECTION */
.stats-section {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 70px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.stat-box {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232,160,32,0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* Numbers */
.stat-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Labels */
.stat-box p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
/* gallery page css start  */

/* HERO CENTER FIX */
.hero-content.center {
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

/* FILTER */
.gallery-filter {
  background: var(--cream);
  padding: 40px 0 10px;
}

.filter-btn {
  border: 1px solid var(--navy);
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 10px 20px;
  margin: 5px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.filter-btn.active,
.filter-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

/* GALLERY GRID */
.gallery-page {
  padding: 60px 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 15px;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: 0.4s;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* OVERLAY */
.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0,0,0,0.7), transparent);
  color: white;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

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

/* LIGHTBOX */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 9999;
}

.lightbox img {
  max-width: 90%;
  max-height: 80%;
}

.lightbox .close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 40px;
  color: white;
  font-size: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

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

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
.gallery-item:first-child img{
  width:100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
}
.facilities-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: #f9fbff;
}

.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.feature-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
}
.feature-card p{
  margin-top: 15px;
}

/* .facility-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.facility-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg,#0d6efd,#ff6a00);
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
}

.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.facility-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 20px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.facility-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #555;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .facilities-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
} 
/* .academic-section .text-center {
    text-align: center;
    margin: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
}

.academic-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}

GRID
.academic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

CARD
.academic-card {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10,14,46,.08);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: all .3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,14,46,.05);
}

HOVER EFFECT
.academic-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(10,14,46,.15);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

ICON
.academic-card .icon {
  width: 65px;
  height: 65px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: rgba(232,160,32,.12);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 26px;
}

TITLE
.academic-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

TEXT
.academic-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--gray);
}

HIGHLIGHT CARD (CENTER ONE)
.academic-card.highlight {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.academic-card.highlight h3 {
  color: var(--white);
}

.academic-card.highlight p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
}

.academic-card.highlight .icon {
  background: rgba(232,160,32,.2);
}

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .academic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .academic-card.highlight {
    transform: none;
  }
}
.facilities-section .feature-card p{
    color: #211f1f;
    margin-top: 12px;
} */

/* ===============================
   ADMISSION PAGE
================================ */

/* 3 Info Boxes */
.about-grid-3 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 30px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.box {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10,14,46,.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(10,14,46,.06);
  transition: all .3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Top highlight line */
.box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold2));
}

.box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(10,14,46,.12);
}

/* Heading */
.box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

/* Text */
.box p {
  font-size: 14px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #555;
}

/* ===============================
   FEE TABLE (ENHANCED)
================================ */

.fee-table {
  margin-top: 60px;
  overflow-x: auto;
}

.fee-table table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  border-radius: 14px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10,14,46,.08);
}

/* Header */
.fee-table th {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px;
  font-size: 13px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .05em;
}

/* Cells */
.fee-table td {
  padding: 13px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: background .2s;
}

/* Row hover */
.fee-table tr:hover td {
  background: #f9fbff;
}

/* Highlight last column (Total) */
.fee-table td:last-child {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold2);
}

/* Alternate row */
.fee-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: #fcfcfc;
}

/* ===============================
   RESPONSIVE
================================ */

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-grid-3 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .box {
    padding: 22px;
  }

  .fee-table th,
  .fee-table td {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 10px;
  }
}
.text-center .sec-sub{
  margin: auto;
}

/* PHILOSOPHY (DARK SECTION) */
.philosophy-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0f172a, #1e293b);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.philo-box {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.philo-box h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.philo-box p {
  opacity: 0.85;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.philo-points {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.philo-points span {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: 10px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

/* =========================
   ACADEMIC SECTION
========================= */
.academic-section {
  padding: 90px 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* SECTION HEADER */
.sec-title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--navy);
}

.sec-sub {
  color: #555;
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 10px auto 0;
}

/* =========================
   BLOCKS
========================= */
.academic-block {
  margin-top: 60px;
}

.academic-block.light {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}

.academic-block h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.academic-block h3 i {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-right: 10px;
}

/* =========================
   FLEX BOX (CARDS)
========================= */
.academic-flex {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.academic-box {
  flex: 1 1 220px;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid #eee;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.academic-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}

.academic-box h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.academic-box p {
  color: #555;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* =========================
   GRID SECTION
========================= */
.academic-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.academic-grid h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.academic-grid ul {
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.academic-grid li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: #555;
  position: relative;
}

/* custom bullet */
.academic-grid li::marker {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* =========================
   NOTE TEXT
========================= */
.academic-note {
  margin-top: 15px;
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* =========================
   MEDIUM SECTION TEXT
========================= */
.academic-block p {
  color: #555;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =========================
   RESPONSIVE
========================= */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .academic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .academic-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

  .academic-block.light {
    padding: 25px;
  }
}

/* facility page css  */
/* SECTION */
.facility-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--cream);
}

/* GRID */
.facility-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* CARD */
.facility-box {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow);
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* HOVER (same subtle effect as academic) */
.facility-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

/* HEADING (MATCH ACADEMIC CARD) */
.facility-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

/* TEXT (MATCH ACADEMIC STYLE) */
.facility-box p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #333;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* LIST (MATCH ACADEMIC LIST STYLE) */
.facility-box ul {
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin: 10px 0;
}

.facility-box ul li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #333;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* OPTIONAL: CLEAN BULLET STYLE */
.facility-box ul li::marker {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* HIGHLIGHT CARD (KEEP SAME STYLE FAMILY) */
.facility-box.highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy2));
}

.facility-box.highlight h3,
.facility-box.highlight p,
.facility-box.highlight li {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .facility-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* faculty page css  */
/* Faculty Content */
.faculty-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 40px auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.faculty-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.faculty-content h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 20px 0 10px;
}

.faculty-content ul {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 auto;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: fit-content;
}

.faculty-content ul li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  margin: 8px 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 18px;
  text-align: left;
}

.faculty-content ul li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.faculty-content .note {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #777;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* Faculty Grid */
.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.faculty-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10,14,46,.08);
  transition: .3s;
}

.faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.faculty-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.faculty-info {
  padding: 15px;
  text-align: center;
}

.faculty-info h4 {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.faculty-info p {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: #666;
}

/* Responsive */
@media(max-width:992px){
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media(max-width:576px){
  .faculty-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* rules and regulation page css  */
/* ===============================
   RULES & REGULATIONS
================================ */

.rules-content {
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 40px auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.rules-content p {
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #555;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.rules-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 auto;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  max-width: fit-content;
}

.rules-content ul li {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #555;
  margin: 10px 0;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 20px;
  text-align: left;
}

.rules-content ul li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: bold;
}

.rules-content .closing {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   PREMIUM MOBILE RESPONSIVE FIX
============================================================ */

/* GLOBAL IMPROVEMENTS */
/* Geometric accent lines */
    .hero {
      padding: 45px 0 160px;
    }
    .main-banner p{
      max-width: 100%;
      margin-bottom: 25px;
    }
    .hero-banner .hero-content{
      max-width: 860px;
      text-align: left;
    }
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .sec-title {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }

  .sec-sub {
    font-size: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .hero {
    min-height: auto;
    padding: 65px 0px 0px; /* space for navbar + breathing room */
    text-align: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 25px;
  }

  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }

  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    justify-content: center;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .btn-gold,
  .btn-outline {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    font-size: 13px;
  }

  /* Fix background scaling */
  .hero-bg {
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.3;
  }

  /* Remove heavy decorative elements on mobile */
  .hero-lines,
  .hero-geo {
    display: none;
  }
  .hero-stats{
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Stats section fix */
  .hero-stats .inner {
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 16px 0;
  }
  .hero-stat{
    width: 100%;
    max-width:160px;
  }
  .hero-stat .num {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .hero-stat .lbl {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .leader-img img{
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 0;
    object-fit: cover;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero h1{
    font-size:32px;
  }
  .hero p{
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .hero-stat .num{
    font-size: 25px;
  }
  .about-grid, .contact-info-grid {
    gap: 30px;
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .contact-section {
    padding: 25px 0 40px;
  }
  .contact-form{
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-img-main img {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .about-img-badge {
    bottom: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .about-pills {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .pill {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 18px;
  }

  .feature-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }

}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

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

  .course-card {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .events-layout {
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .events-img img {
    height: 240px;
  }

  .event-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .event-num {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  /* .gallery-item {
    height: auto;
  }

  .gallery-item img {
    height: 100%;
  } */
  .gallery-item:first-child img{
    height: 365px;
  }
  .gallery-grid{
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .faq-layout {
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .video-box img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .acc-header {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 14px;
  }

  .acc-body {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }

  .testimonial-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .blog-img {
    height: 180px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .contact-grid {
    gap: 30px;
  }

  .contact-form {
    padding: 26px 20px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {

  .footer-grid {
    gap: 28px;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .academic-box {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
  }
  .academic-block h3{
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }
}
/* @media (max-width:470px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(1, 1fr);
  }
} */
.facilities-section .feature-card p{
  color: #444;
}

/* WHATSAPP */
.whatsapp-btn{
  position: fixed;
  right: 30px;
  bottom: 90px;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: #25D366;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  color:white;
  font-size:30px;
  text-decoration:none;
  z-index:999;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.2);
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse{
  0%{
    transform: scale(1);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(37,211,102,.6);
  }
  70%{
    transform: scale(1.05);
    box-shadow:0 0 0 18px rgba(37,211,102,0);
  }
  100%{
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}
.achievements-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(1fr 1fr));
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.achievement-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}

.achievement-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 160px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.student-list {
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.student {
  display: flex;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.student img {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 0% 0%;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .student-list {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* CTA SECTION */
.school-cta {
    position: relative;
    padding: 90px 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #1418476e 0%, #141847b5 50%, #141847 100%), url(../images/10.webp) center / cover no-repeat;
}
.cta-overlay{
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at top right, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), transparent 40%);
}

.cta-content{
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: auto;
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
}

.cta-badge{
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cta-content h2{
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.cta-content p{
  font-size: 17px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88);
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.cta-buttons{
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-primary,
.btn-outline{
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 60px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-primary{
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #111;
}

.btn-primary:hover{
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline{
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline:hover{
  background: #fff;
  color: #111;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* MOBILE */
@media (max-width: 768px){

  .school-cta{
    padding: 70px 20px;
  }

  .cta-content p{
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .btn-primary,
  .btn-outline{
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

}