@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,300;0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400&family=Poppins:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  --navy: #1B2860;
  --navy-dark: #0F1940;
  --navy-mid: #243480;
  --gold: #B8892A;
  --gold-light: #D4A843;
  --gold-pale: #F5EDD6;
  --cream: #FAF9F6;
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --light-gray: #F0F0EC;
  --border: #E0DFDA;
  --text: #1A1A2E;
  --text-mid: #3D3D5C;
  --text-light: #4A4A5A;
  --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(27,40,96,0.09);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 48px rgba(27,40,96,0.15);
  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Poppins', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --max: 1200px;
  --radius: 8px;
  --ease: 0.3s ease;
}

*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  color: var(--text);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.7;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, blockquote { font-family: var(--font-serif); text-wrap: balance; }

/* ─── NAVBAR ───────────────────────────────────── */
.navbar {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; z-index: 999;
  background: rgba(15,25,64,0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,0.18);
  height: 76px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 48px;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.navbar.scrolled {
  height: 64px;
  background: rgba(10,18,56,0.99);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}
.nav-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.nav-logo-icon { width: auto; height: 38px; flex-shrink: 0; object-fit: contain; }
.nav-logo-img { height: 28px; width: auto; object-fit: contain; display: block; }
.nav-logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.2; }
.nav-logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.0rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.76em; color: var(--white); text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nav-logo-sub {
  font-size: 0.6rem; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: var(--gold-light);
  text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 400; margin-top: 1px;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 8px 14px; border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--gold-light); background: rgba(184,137,42,0.1); }
.nav-cta {
  background: var(--gold) !important; color: var(--white) !important;
  padding: 9px 22px !important; border-radius: 4px !important;
}
.nav-cta:hover { background: var(--gold-light) !important; }
.hamburger { display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px; cursor: pointer; background: none; border: none; padding: 8px; margin: -8px; }
.hamburger span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: white; transition: var(--ease); }
.hamburger:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--gold-light); outline-offset: 4px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ─── BUTTONS ───────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 32px; border-radius: 4px; font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; border: none;
  transition: all var(--ease);
}
.btn-gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); }
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(184,137,42,0.4); }
.btn-outline-white { background: transparent; color: var(--white); border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.btn-outline-white:hover { border-color: var(--gold-light); color: var(--gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.btn-outline-navy { background: transparent; color: var(--navy); border: 1.5px solid var(--navy); }
.btn-outline-navy:hover { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ─── FOCUS (keyboard accessibility) ───────────── */
:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--navy); outline-offset: 2px; }
.navbar a:focus-visible, footer a:focus-visible, .footer-social a:focus-visible,
.hero a:focus-visible, .btn-outline-white:focus-visible,
.pathways-preview a:focus-visible, .global-outlook a:focus-visible,
.page-hero a:focus-visible { outline-color: var(--gold-light); }
.form-group input:focus-visible, .form-group select:focus-visible, .form-group textarea:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--navy); outline-offset: 1px; border-color: var(--navy); }

/* ─── SECTION HEADER ───────────────────────────── */
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 64px; }
.section-header.left { text-align: left; }
.section-label {
  display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.15;
}
.section-title.white { color: var(--white); }
.section-divider {
  width: 56px; height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
  margin: 18px auto 0;
}
.section-header.left .section-divider { margin-left: 0; }
.section-desc {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-mid); max-width: 640px;
  margin: 18px auto 0; line-height: 1.8;
}
.section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy); max-width: 640px; margin: 12px auto 0; line-height: 1.5;
}
.section-subtitle.white { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9); }
.section-header .section-subtitle + .section-desc { margin-top: 12px; }

/* ─── CONTAINER ─────────────────────────────────── */
.container { max-width: var(--max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 40px; }
section { padding: 100px 0; }

/* ─── PAGE HERO (inner pages) ──────────────────── */
.page-hero {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 60%, var(--navy-mid) 100%);
  padding: 160px 40px 100px; text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top center, rgba(184,137,42,0.07) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-label { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); border: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,0.35); padding: 5px 18px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.page-hero-title { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); line-height: 1.1; }
.page-hero-sub { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 560px; margin: 16px auto 0; line-height: 1.8; }

/* ─── HOMEPAGE HERO ─────────────────────────────── */
.hero {
  min-height: 100vh; background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 55%, #1E3080 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-top: 76px;
}
.hero::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(184,137,42,0.06) 0%, transparent 55%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-inner {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 80px 40px 80px 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  align-items: center;
  min-height: calc(100vh - 76px);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero-text { align-self: center; padding-right: 32px; max-width: 560px; position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(184,137,42,0.12); border: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,0.3);
  color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 24px; margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.hero-pill span { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold-light); flex-shrink: 0; }
.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 4.3vw, 4.35rem); font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1.07; margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
.hero-sub { font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); max-width: 500px; margin-bottom: 44px; line-height: 1.7; }
.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.hero-programs { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-program { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 14px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,0.28); border-radius: 999px; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; white-space: nowrap; color: var(--white); text-decoration: none; transition: background .2s, border-color .2s, transform .2s; }
.hero-program:hover { background: rgba(184,137,42,0.18); border-color: rgba(184,137,42,0.6); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.hero-program-icon { width: 24px; height: 24px; background: rgba(184,137,42,0.15); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold-light); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* Hero Image — full-bleed right side panel */
.hero-image-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 62%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #0f1c4d 0%,
    rgba(15, 28, 77, 0.99) 5%,
    rgba(15, 28, 77, 0.92) 16%,
    rgba(15, 28, 77, 0.6) 32%,
    rgba(15, 28, 77, 0.12) 55%,
    transparent 75%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.hero-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: 20% center;
  display: block;
}

/* ─── STATS BAR ─────────────────────────────────── */
.stats-bar { background: var(--cream); border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 56px 0; }
.stats-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 0; }
.stat-item { text-align: center; padding: 0 32px; border-right: 1px solid var(--border); }
.stat-item:last-child { border-right: none; }
.stat-num { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1; }
.stat-num span { color: var(--gold); }
.stat-label { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-mid); margin-top: 8px; }

/* ─── ABOUT SNIPPET ─────────────────────────────── */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: center; }
.about-visual { position: relative; }
.about-card-group { position: relative; }
.about-main-card {
  background: var(--navy); border-radius: 12px; padding: 48px 40px;
  color: var(--white); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.about-main-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light));
}
.about-accent { color: var(--gold-light); font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 4rem; font-weight: 300; line-height: 1; opacity: 0.2; position: absolute; top: 20px; right: 30px; }
.about-card-quote { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.5; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.about-card-attr { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.about-text { padding-left: 0; }
.about-text p { color: var(--text-mid); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.85; }
.about-features { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin: 32px 0; }
.about-feat { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; }
.about-feat-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; background: var(--gold-pale); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 2px; }
.about-feat-text h3 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.about-feat-text p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-mid); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ─── PROGRAMS ──────────────────────────────────── */
.programs { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%); }
.programs .section-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.programs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.programs-grid .program-card.wide { grid-column: span 2; }
.program-card.wide { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr; gap: 40px; align-items: center; }
.program-card-main { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
.program-card.wide .program-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 0; }
.program-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 36px 32px; transition: all var(--ease); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.program-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; top: auto; height: 3px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold), var(--gold-light)); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform var(--ease); }
.program-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(15,25,64,0.3); border-color: rgba(184,137,42,0.35); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.program-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: rgba(184,137,42,0.15); color: var(--gold-light); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.program-tag { font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); background: rgba(184,137,42,0.15); padding: 3px 10px; border-radius: 12px; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.program-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.2; }
.program-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.program-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.program-feat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.program-feat::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; }
.program-link { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-light); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: gap var(--ease); }
.program-link:hover { color: var(--white); gap: 10px; }

/* ─── GLOBAL PATHWAYS PREVIEW ──────────────────── */
.pathways-preview { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%); }
.pathways-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 2px; margin-top: 64px; }
.pathway-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  padding: 48px 36px; transition: all var(--ease); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.pathway-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.pathway-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 2px; background: var(--gold); transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform var(--ease); }
.pathway-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.pathway-region { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.pathway-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 16px; line-height: 1.2; }
.pathway-card h3 .lucide { width: 0.8em; height: 0.8em; color: var(--gold-light); margin-right: 8px; vertical-align: -0.08em; }
.pathway-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.pathway-unis { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.pathway-uni-tag { font-size: 0.72rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12); padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 20px; }
.pathway-link { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold-light); letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; transition: gap var(--ease); }
.pathway-link:hover { gap: 10px; }
.pathways-closing { margin-top: 72px; text-align: center; max-width: 780px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.pathways-closing h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.2; }
.pathways-closing p { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ─── WHY AURELIUS ──────────────────────────────── */
.why-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.why-card { padding: 36px 32px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all var(--ease); }
.why-card:hover { border-color: rgba(184,137,42,0.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.why-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 12px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.why-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.why-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.75; }

/* ─── ADMISSIONS CTA ────────────────────────────── */
.admissions-cta { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-light) 100%); padding: 80px 0; }
.cta-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-text h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy-dark); line-height: 1.15; }
.cta-label { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy-dark); border: 1px solid rgba(15,25,64,0.35); padding: 5px 16px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.cta-text p { font-size: 1rem; color: rgba(15,25,64,0.7); margin-top: 10px; }
.cta-badges { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cta-badge { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); color: var(--navy-dark); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.06em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 20px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }
.btn-navy:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(15,25,64,0.4); }
.btn-outline-gold { background: transparent; color: var(--navy-dark); border: 2px solid var(--navy-dark); }
.btn-outline-gold:hover { background: var(--navy-dark); color: var(--white); }

/* ─── FOOTER ────────────────────────────────────── */
footer { background: var(--navy-dark); padding: 80px 0 0; }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; padding-bottom: 64px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }
.footer-brand p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); margin-top: 20px; line-height: 1.8; max-width: 280px; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 24px; }
.footer-social a { width: 44px; height: 44px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-radius: 6px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.78); font-size: 1.05rem; transition: all var(--ease); }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--gold); color: var(--white); border-color: var(--gold); }
.footer-social a svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; display: block; }
.footer-col h3 { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); transition: color var(--ease); }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.footer-contact-icon { color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-top: 3px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-item p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-contact-item a { font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); transition: color var(--ease); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }
.footer-bottom { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; padding: 24px 0; }
.footer-bottom p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); }
.footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; }
.footer-bottom-links a { font-size: 0.78rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); transition: color var(--ease); }
.footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.95); }

/* ─── FULL LOGO ─────────────────────────────────── */
.full-logo { text-align: center; }
.full-logo-svg { width: 240px; margin: 0 auto; }

/* ─── ABOUT PAGE ────────────────────────────────── */
.philosophy { background: var(--cream); }
.philosophy-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.philosophy-text h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.philosophy-text p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.philosophy-quote { text-align: left; margin: 0 0 32px; }
.philosophy-quote blockquote { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.5vw, 1.7rem); font-style: italic; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.45; }
.philosophy-quote cite { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--gold); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; display: block; margin-top: 12px; }
.philosophy-text p { color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.mvv-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
.mvv-card { background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px 28px; }
.mvv-card h3 { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mvv-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ─── PROGRAMS PAGE ─────────────────────────────── */
.program-detail { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 80px 0; }
.program-detail:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.program-detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.program-detail-sidebar { position: sticky; top: 100px; }
.program-detail-badge { display: inline-block; background: var(--gold-pale); color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.14em; text-transform: uppercase; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 20px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.program-detail-sidebar h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.program-detail-sidebar p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.program-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.meta-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
.meta-icon { color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.9rem; width: 20px; }
.program-detail-content h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 16px; margin-top: 36px; }
.program-detail-content h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.program-detail-content p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.feature-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.feature-list li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 12px; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
.feature-list li::before { content: ''; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 8px; }
.subject-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 12px; }
.subject-tag { background: var(--light-gray); color: var(--text); font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 20px; }

/* ─── UNIVERSITY PAGE ───────────────────────────── */
.admissions-process { background: var(--cream); }
.process-steps { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 0; position: relative; }
.process-steps::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 24px; left: 12.5%; right: 12.5%; height: 1px; background: var(--border); z-index: 0; }
.process-step { text-align: center; padding: 0 20px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.step-num { width: 48px; height: 48px; background: var(--white); border: 2px solid var(--gold); border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--gold); margin: 0 auto 20px; }
.process-step h3 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.process-step p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.6; }
.university-list { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.uni-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px 20px; text-align: center; transition: all var(--ease); }
.uni-card:hover { border-color: rgba(184,137,42,0.3); transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.uni-flag { font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.uni-card h4 { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.uni-card p { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); }
.uni-country { font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 8px; }
.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 28px; }
.service-card { padding: 36px 32px; border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); transition: all var(--ease); }
.service-card:hover { border-color: rgba(184,137,42,0.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.service-icon { font-size: 2rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; }
.services-closing { margin-top: 72px; text-align: center; max-width: 780px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
.services-closing h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.2; }
.services-closing p { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ─── GLOBAL PATHWAYS PAGE ──────────────────────── */
.region-section { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.region-section:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.region-header { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; margin-bottom: 60px; }
.region-flag { font-size: 3rem; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.region-tag { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; display: block; }
.region-header h2 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.region-header p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.region-highlights { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.region-highlight { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 10px; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-mid); }
.region-highlight::before { content: '✦'; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.6rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 5px; }
.universities-detail-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.uni-detail-card { border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 24px; transition: all var(--ease); }
.uni-detail-card:hover { border-color: rgba(184,137,42,0.3); box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
.uni-detail-card h4 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.uni-detail-card .uni-location { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-light); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.uni-detail-card .uni-type { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold-pale); padding: 2px 10px; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.uni-detail-card p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.6; }
.requirements-box { background: var(--cream); border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 32px; margin-top: 40px; }
.requirements-box h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.35rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.req-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 20px; }
.req-item h4 { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.req-item p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ─── CONTACT FORM ──────────────────────────────── */
.contact { background: var(--cream); }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr; gap: 80px; }
.contact-info h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 20px; line-height: 1.2; }
.contact-info p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.85; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.contact-detail { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; }
.contact-detail-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; background: var(--navy); border-radius: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.contact-detail-text h3 { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-detail-text p, .contact-detail-text a { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.6; transition: color var(--ease); }
.contact-detail-text a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.contact-form { background: var(--white); border-radius: 12px; padding: 48px 40px; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 20px; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.08em; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.form-group input, .form-group select, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%; padding: 12px 16px; border: 1.5px solid var(--border); border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text); background: var(--white);
  outline: none; transition: border-color var(--ease);
}
.form-group input:focus, .form-group select:focus, .form-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--navy); }
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }

/* ─── HOME: GLOBAL OUTLOOK (dark) ───────────────── */
.global-outlook { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-dark) 0%, var(--navy) 100%); }
.outlook-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 28px; margin-top: 56px; }
.outlook-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 38px 32px; transition: background var(--ease);
}
.outlook-card:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.outlook-icon { width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(184,137,42,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(184,137,42,0.3); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--gold-light); margin-bottom: 22px; }
.outlook-card h3 { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.2; }
.outlook-card p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); line-height: 1.8; }

/* ─── HOME: FOUNDER ─────────────────────────────── */
.founder { background: var(--cream); }
.founder-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr; gap: 72px; align-items: center; }
.founder-portrait { position: relative; }
.founder-photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-dark) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.founder-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.founder-photo span { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 5.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(212,168,67,0.45); }
.founder-badge {
  position: absolute; bottom: -22px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--white); border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 14px 30px; box-shadow: var(--shadow); text-align: center; white-space: nowrap;
}
.founder-badge strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); }
.founder-badge span { font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.founder-pullquote { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.6rem; font-style: italic; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.45; margin: 0 0 24px; padding: 24px 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.founder-message p { color: var(--text-mid); line-height: 1.9; margin-bottom: 18px; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.founder-sign { margin-top: 28px; }
.founder-sign-name { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); }
.founder-sign-title { font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ─── RESPONSIVE ────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 60px; padding: 100px 40px; min-height: auto; }
  .hero-text { padding-right: 0; }
  .hero-image-wrap { margin-top: 20px; }
  .hero-image-container { height: auto; min-height: 0; aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .pathways-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(1), .stat-item:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom: 36px; }
  .stat-item:nth-child(3), .stat-item:nth-child(4) { padding-top: 36px; }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .programs-grid .program-card.wide { grid-column: span 2; }
  .program-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .program-detail-sidebar { position: relative; top: auto; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: 40px; }
  .process-steps::before { display: none; }
  .university-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); }
  .region-header { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .universities-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .req-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .philosophy-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .outlook-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .founder-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 48px; }
  .founder-portrait { max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .navbar { padding: 0 24px; }
  .nav-links { display: none; flex-direction: column; position: fixed; top: 76px; left: 0; right: 0; background: var(--navy-dark); padding: 24px; gap: 4px; }
  .nav-links.open { display: flex; }
  .nav-links a { padding: 12px 16px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .container { padding: 0 24px; }
  section { padding: 72px 0; }
  .hero-inner { padding: 80px 24px; }
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .programs-grid .program-card.wide { grid-column: span 1; }
  .program-card.wide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 24px; }
  .program-card.wide .program-features { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cta-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .process-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .university-list { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .universities-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .req-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-features { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-form { padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* ─── ICONS (Lucide) ───────────────────────────── */
.lucide {
  width: 1em; height: 1em;
  stroke-width: 1.75;
  vertical-align: -0.125em;
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
/* gold stroke on light / cream tiles and bare icons */
.about-feat-icon .lucide,
.program-icon .lucide,
.service-icon .lucide,
.uni-flag .lucide,
.meta-icon .lucide { color: var(--gold); }
/* gold-light stroke on navy / dark tiles */
.hero-program-icon .lucide,
.why-icon .lucide,
.outlook-icon .lucide,
.contact-detail-icon .lucide,
.footer-contact-icon .lucide { color: var(--gold-light); }
/* slightly larger inside the navy contact tile for balance */
.contact-detail-icon .lucide { width: 1.2em; height: 1.2em; }
/* inline label icons (region pills, pathway labels) */
.pathway-region .lucide,
.region-nav .lucide {
  width: 1.05em; height: 1.05em;
  margin-right: 8px;
  vertical-align: -0.18em;
}
/* country section headings */
.country-flag { color: var(--gold); }

/* ─── SIDE POPUP ────────────────────────────────── */
.side-popup-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 28, 77, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 9998;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--ease);
}
.side-popup-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.side-popup {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: -450px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 420px;
  height: 100vh;
  background: var(--white);
  z-index: 9999;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: right 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 40px;
}
.side-popup.active {
  right: 0;
}
.side-popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  background: rgba(15,25,64,0.05);
  border: none;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--ease), color var(--ease);
}
.side-popup-close:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .side-popup { max-width: 100%; padding: 32px 24px; }
}

/* ─── FLOATING ENQUIRE BUTTON ───────────────────── */
.floating-enquire-btn {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  right: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  writing-mode: vertical-rl;
  text-orientation: mixed;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 24px 12px;
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 9990;
  box-shadow: -4px 0 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  transition: background var(--ease), padding-right var(--ease);
}
.floating-enquire-btn:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  padding-right: 18px;
}

/* ─── FLOATING CONTACT WIDGET ──────────────────── */
.floating-contact {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 40px;
  right: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  z-index: 999;
}
.float-btn {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(15,25,64,0.3);
  transition: all var(--ease);
  position: relative;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.float-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
}
.float-btn.whatsapp {
  background: #25D366; /* Official WhatsApp Green */
}
.float-btn.whatsapp:hover {
  background: #22c35e;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37,211,102,0.4);
}
.float-btn.call {
  background: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
}
.float-btn.call:hover {
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(184,137,42,0.4);
}
.float-btn svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}
.float-btn::after {
  content: attr(title);
  position: absolute;
  right: 76px;
  background: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateX(10px);
  transition: all var(--ease);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}
.float-btn:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .floating-contact {
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
  }
  .float-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
  }
  .float-btn svg {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }
  .float-btn::after {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .founder-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 40px !important;
  }
}