/* ================================
   MERIDIAN THE SCHOOL - DESIGN SYSTEM
   Inspired by Edukids Education Platform
   ================================ */

/* Google Fonts */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=DM+Serif+Display:ital@0;1&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

/* CSS Custom Properties */
:root {
  /* Colors - Warm Education Palette */
  --color-bg: #FDF9F3;
  --color-bg-alt: #FFF8EF;
  --color-bg-dark: #2D2727;
  --color-bg-dark-alt: #3A3232;
  
  --color-primary: #FF8243;
  --color-primary-hover: #E86D2E;
  --color-primary-light: #FFF0E6;
  
  --color-green: #36BA98;
  --color-green-light: #E8F8F3;
  --color-blue: #5B99C2;
  --color-blue-light: #EAF3FA;
  --color-yellow: #FFBF00;
  --color-yellow-light: #FFF8E0;
  --color-coral: #FF6B6B;
  --color-coral-light: #FFE8E8;
  --color-purple: #8B5CF6;
  --color-purple-light: #F0EAFF;
  
  --color-text: #2D2727;
  --color-text-secondary: #6B5E5E;
  --color-text-light: #9A8D8D;
  --color-text-white: #FFFFFF;
  --color-text-cream: #FDF9F3;
  
  --color-border: #E8DDD0;
  --color-border-light: #F0E8DC;
  
  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'DM Serif Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  
  /* Spacing */
  --space-xs: 0.25rem;
  --space-sm: 0.5rem;
  --space-md: 1rem;
  --space-lg: 1.5rem;
  --space-xl: 2rem;
  --space-2xl: 3rem;
  --space-3xl: 4rem;
  --space-4xl: 6rem;
  --space-5xl: 8rem;
  
  /* Border Radius */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-2xl: 40px;
  --radius-full: 50%;
  --radius-pill: 100px;
  
  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 20px rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 8px 40px rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 16px 60px rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.16);
  
  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-spring: 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  
  /* Container */
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --container-padding: 2rem;
}

/* Reset & Base */
*, *::before, *::after {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
}

input, textarea, select {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  outline: none;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
}

/* ================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem); }

.text-accent {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-style: italic;
}

.text-green-accent {
  color: var(--color-green);
  font-style: italic;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.section-description {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ================================
   BUTTONS
   ================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 130, 67, 0.35);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 25px rgba(255, 130, 67, 0.45);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-dark {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.btn-dark:hover {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark-alt);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-icon {
  width: 2.5rem;
  height: 2.5rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn-icon:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 130, 67, 0.35);
}

.arrow-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.btn:hover .arrow-icon {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* ================================
   ADMISSION ALERT BAR
   ================================ */
.admission-alert-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #1a4a2e 0%, #1e6638 50%, #1a4a2e 100%);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1100;
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 44px;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, opacity 0.35s ease, padding 0.3s ease;
}

.admission-alert-bar.hidden {
  max-height: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.admission-alert-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 0 var(--container-padding);
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  height: 44px;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.admission-alert-ticker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  /* left fade so text doesn't hard-clip against badge */
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 100%);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 6%, black 100%);
}

.admission-alert-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.admission-alert-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
}

.admission-alert-badge i {
  color: #ffd700;
  animation: bellRing 2.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes bellRing {
  0%, 80%, 100% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  10%  { transform: rotate(18deg); }
  20%  { transform: rotate(-14deg); }
  30%  { transform: rotate(10deg); }
  40%  { transform: rotate(-6deg); }
}

.admission-alert-text {
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: alertScroll 28s linear infinite;
  opacity: 0.9;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

@keyframes alertScroll {
  0%   { transform: translateX(100%); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

.admission-alert-cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.28rem 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.admission-alert-cta:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.admission-alert-close {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.admission-alert-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.28);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* ================================
   TOP BAR
   ================================ */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-cream);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

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

.top-bar-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar-info span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.top-bar-info span i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.top-bar-social {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.top-bar-social span {
  opacity: 0.7;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.top-bar-social a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--color-text-cream);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.top-bar-social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* ================================
   NAVIGATION
   ================================ */
.navbar {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(253, 249, 243, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

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

.logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Image logo */
.logo-img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 200px;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
}

.logo-img--footer {
  height: 60px;
  max-width: 220px;
  filter: brightness(1);
}

.nav-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-item:hover .nav-link i.fa-chevron-down {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 0.5rem);
  left: 0;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  min-width: 240px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 100;
}

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

.dropdown a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 450;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.dropdown a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.dropdown a i {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* Mobile Menu Toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background: var(--color-text);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* ================================
   HERO SECTION
   ================================ */
.hero {
  padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 var(--space-4xl);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 130, 67, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero .container {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  animation: fadeInDown 0.6s ease-out;
}

.hero-badge i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.hero h1 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease-out;
}

.hero-features {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  animation: fadeInUp 1s ease-out;
}

.hero-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

.hero-feature i {
  color: var(--color-green);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease-out;
}

.hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  max-width: 500px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-2xl);
  animation: fadeInUp 1.2s ease-out;
}

/* Hero Images Grid */
.hero-images {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  align-items: end;
  animation: fadeInUp 1.4s ease-out;
}

.hero-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-img-wrapper:nth-child(1) {
  border-radius: 40% 40% 40% 40% / 30% 30% 45% 45%;
}

.hero-img-wrapper:nth-child(2) {
  border-radius: 30% 30% 30% 30% / 20% 20% 40% 40%;
  transform: translateY(-20px);
}

.hero-img-wrapper:nth-child(3) {
  border-radius: 40% 40% 40% 40% / 30% 30% 45% 45%;
}

.hero-img-wrapper img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 320px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.hero-img-wrapper:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Floating decorative elements */
.hero-deco {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-deco-1 {
  top: 15%;
  left: 8%;
  font-size: 2rem;
  animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.hero-deco-2 {
  top: 10%;
  right: 10%;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  animation: float 4s ease-in-out infinite 0.5s;
}

.hero-deco-3 {
  bottom: 30%;
  left: 5%;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  animation: float 3.5s ease-in-out infinite 1s;
}

.hero-deco-4 {
  bottom: 25%;
  right: 8%;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  animation: float 4.5s ease-in-out infinite 0.3s;
}

/* ================================
   HERO CAROUSEL
   ================================ */

/* Slider wrapper — clips slides */
.hero-slider {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  /* slides are absolute, so wrapper height = tallest slide */
}

/* Every slide */
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.65s ease, transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  transform: translateX(60px);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  position: relative; /* takes up height */
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.hero-slide.exit-left {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-60px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Slide 1: content slide keeps existing hero styles ── */
.hero-slide--content {
  background: transparent;
}

/* ── Slide 2 & 3: image slides ── */
.hero-slide--image {
  min-height: 520px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 0 2.5rem;
  width: calc(100% - 5rem);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
}

.slide-bg-img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  z-index: 0;
}

.slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.78) 0%,
    rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.45) 60%,
    rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.25) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.slide-image-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--space-4xl) var(--container-padding);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 680px;
  padding-left: max(var(--container-padding), calc((100vw - var(--container-max)) / 2 + var(--container-padding)));
}

.slide-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.35rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1.2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.slide-image-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.text-accent-light {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-style: italic;
}

.slide-image-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  max-width: 500px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.slide-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.slide-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.slide-stat strong {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.slide-stat span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.slide-cta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-outline-light {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-color: #fff;
}

/* Carousel prev / next buttons */
.hero-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast),
              transform var(--transition-fast);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.hero-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}

.hero-prev { left: 1.5rem; }
.hero-next { right: 1.5rem; }

/* Dot indicators */
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.4rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  z-index: 10;
}

.hero-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.18);
  border: 2px solid rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.35);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), width var(--transition-smooth),
              border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  padding: 0;
}

.hero-dot:hover {
  background: rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.35);
  border-color: rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.55);
  transform: scale(1.2);
}

.hero-dot.active {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  width: 26px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* Responsive carousel */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-slide--image {
    min-height: 420px;
    margin: 0 1.25rem;
    width: calc(100% - 2.5rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  }

  .slide-image-content {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) var(--container-padding);
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 100%;
    padding-left: var(--container-padding);
  }

  .slide-stats { justify-content: center; }
  .slide-cta   { justify-content: center; }

  .hero-nav-btn { width: 38px; height: 38px; font-size: 0.8rem; }
  .hero-prev    { left: 0.75rem; }
  .hero-next    { right: 0.75rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-slide--image {
    min-height: 360px;
    margin: 0 0.75rem;
    width: calc(100% - 1.5rem);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .slide-image-content h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .slide-image-content p  { font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .slide-stats            { gap: 1.2rem; }
  .slide-stat strong      { font-size: 1.3rem; }

  .hero-nav-btn { display: none; } /* rely on swipe / dots on very small screens */
}

/* Alert bar responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .admission-alert-inner {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }
  .admission-alert-text {
    animation-duration: 18s;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .admission-alert-cta {
    display: none;  /* ticker + badge takes priority on tiny screens */
  }
}

/* ================================
   STATS BANNER
   ================================ */
.stats-banner {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  background: repeating-linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    transparent,
    transparent 25%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 25%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.03) 25.5%
  );
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.stat-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.stat-icon.orange { background: var(--color-primary); }
.stat-icon.green { background: var(--color-green); }
.stat-icon.blue { background: var(--color-blue); }
.stat-icon.yellow { background: var(--color-yellow); color: var(--color-text); }

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* ================================
   ABOUT / FEATURES SECTION
   ================================ */
.features-section {
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0;
}

.features-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.features-header-text {
  max-width: 550px;
}

.features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.feature-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
  min-height: 340px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}

.feature-card-img {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.feature-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.feature-card:nth-child(1) .feature-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(54, 186, 152, 0.1) 0%, rgba(54, 186, 152, 0.85) 100%);
}

.feature-card:nth-child(2) .feature-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(91, 153, 194, 0.1) 0%, rgba(91, 153, 194, 0.85) 100%);
}

.feature-card:nth-child(3) .feature-card-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 130, 67, 0.1) 0%, rgba(255, 130, 67, 0.85) 100%);
}

.feature-card-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.feature-card-content h3 {
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.feature-card-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ================================
   TOPICS / ACADEMICS SECTION
   ================================ */
.academics-section {
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.academics-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.academics-header .section-description {
  margin: var(--space-md) auto 0;
}

.topics-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.topic-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.topic-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.topic-icon {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 35% 65% 60% 40% / 40% 45% 55% 60%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 2rem;
  transition: var(--transition-spring);
}

.topic-card:hover .topic-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1) rotate(5deg);
}

.topic-icon.green { background: var(--color-green-light); color: var(--color-green); }
.topic-icon.blue { background: var(--color-blue-light); color: var(--color-blue); }
.topic-icon.yellow { background: var(--color-yellow-light); color: #D4A000; }
.topic-icon.coral { background: var(--color-coral-light); color: var(--color-coral); }
.topic-icon.purple { background: var(--color-purple-light); color: var(--color-purple); }
.topic-icon.orange { background: var(--color-primary-light); color: var(--color-primary); }

.topic-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.topic-card p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

/* ================================
   CTA BANNERS (TWO COLUMNS)
   ================================ */
.cta-banners {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.cta-banner {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.cta-banner:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cta-banner.orange {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.cta-banner.green {
  background: var(--color-green);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.cta-banner-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.cta-banner-content h3 {
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-banner-content p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-banner-img {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-banner .btn {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
}

.cta-banner .btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-text);
}

.cta-banner-deco {
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 4rem;
  opacity: 0.1;
  right: 15px;
  top: 15px;
}

/* ================================
   BOARD MEMBERS / TEAM SECTION
   ================================ */
.team-section {
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0;
}

.team-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.team-header .section-description {
  margin: var(--space-md) auto 0;
}

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

.team-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.team-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.team-card-img {
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 40% 60% 55% 45% / 50% 40% 60% 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-spring);
}

.team-card:hover .team-card-img {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.team-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.team-card .role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ================================
   ADMISSION SECTION
   ================================ */
.admission-section {
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.admission-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.admission-text h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.admission-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.admission-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.admission-stat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.admission-stat-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.admission-stat-icon.green { background: var(--color-green); color: white; }
.admission-stat-icon.orange { background: var(--color-primary); color: white; }

.admission-stat strong {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.admission-stat span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.admission-img-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.admission-img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  object-fit: cover;
  height: 450px;
}

.admission-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  color: var(--color-text);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  font-weight: 600;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.admission-img-badge i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

/* ================================
   FAQ / WHY CHOOSE SECTION
   ================================ */
.faq-section {
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0;
}

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

.faq-text h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.faq-text > p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2xl);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.faq-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.faq-question {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-question i {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-question i {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  max-height: 300px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.faq-image {
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.faq-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  min-height: 500px;
}

/* ================================
   HIGHLIGHTS / VALUE PROPS
   ================================ */
.highlights-section {
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.highlights-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.highlights-header .section-description {
  margin: var(--space-md) auto 0;
}

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

.highlight-card {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  text-align: center;
}

.highlight-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.highlight-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-lg);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.highlight-icon.orange { background: var(--color-primary-light); color: var(--color-primary); }
.highlight-icon.green { background: var(--color-green-light); color: var(--color-green); }
.highlight-icon.blue { background: var(--color-blue-light); color: var(--color-blue); }
.highlight-icon.yellow { background: var(--color-yellow-light); color: #D4A000; }

.highlight-card h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.highlight-card p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ================================
   EVENT BANNER
   ================================ */
.event-banner {
  margin: var(--space-4xl) 0;
}

.event-banner-inner {
  background: var(--color-yellow);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.event-banner-inner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  right: -80px;
  top: -80px;
  width: 250px;
  height: 250px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
}

.event-banner-content {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.event-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.event-banner-content h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.event-banner-content p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.event-date {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.event-banner-img {
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  object-fit: cover;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Big event deco */
.event-deco {
  position: absolute;
  right: 50px;
  top: 20px;
  font-size: 4rem;
  opacity: 0.15;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ================================
   ENQUIRY / CONTACT FORM
   ================================ */
.enquiry-section {
  padding: var(--space-5xl) 0;
}

.enquiry-content {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.enquiry-text h2 {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.enquiry-text p {
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.enquiry-contact-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.contact-item-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.contact-item-text span {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
}

/* Form */
.enquiry-form {
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.enquiry-form h3 {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.enquiry-form > p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

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

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}

.form-group.full-width {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: white;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 130, 67, 0.1);
}

.form-group textarea {
  min-height: 100px;
  resize: vertical;
}

.form-submit {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
}

.form-submit .btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ================================
   FOOTER
   ================================ */
.footer {
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: var(--color-text-cream);
  padding: var(--space-4xl) 0 0;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-3xl);
}

.footer-brand .logo {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-social a {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-text-cream);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.footer-social a:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-column h4 {
  color: var(--color-text-cream);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-column h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.footer-links a i {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer-bottom p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* ================================
   ANIMATIONS
   ================================ */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

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

/* ── Hero School Name ── */
.hero-school-name {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
}

.hsn-word {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5.5vw, 3.8rem);
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-text);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}

/* staggered entrance */
.hsn-meridian { animation: hsnRise 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.1s forwards; }
.hsn-the      { animation: hsnRise 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.28s forwards;
                font-style: italic;
                color: var(--color-primary);
                font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem); }
.hsn-school   { animation: hsnRise 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) 0.46s forwards; }

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

/* animated shimmer underline on "Meridian" */
.hsn-meridian::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -4px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-yellow) 50%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  background-size: 200% 100%;
  animation: hsnShimmer 2.8s ease-in-out 0.8s infinite;
  opacity: 0;
  animation-fill-mode: forwards;
}

@keyframes hsnShimmer {
  0%   { opacity: 0; background-position: 100% 0; }
  15%  { opacity: 1; }
  80%  { opacity: 1; background-position: 0% 0; }
  100% { opacity: 0.7; background-position: -100% 0; }
}

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-15px);
  }
}

@keyframes scaleIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* Scroll animations */
.animate-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(30px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}

.animate-on-scroll.animated {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Staggered animations */
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.animate-on-scroll:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.3s; }

/* ================================
   BACK TO TOP
   ================================ */
.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: white;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  z-index: 999;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
}

.back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

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

/* ---- LARGE TABLETS / SMALL LAPTOPS (1024px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  :root {
    --container-padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .features-grid .feature-card:last-child {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
  }
  
  .topics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
  
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .admission-content {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .faq-content {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .enquiry-content {
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .hero-img-wrapper img {
    height: 280px;
  }

  /* Navbar items fit tighter */
  .nav-link {
    padding: 0.5rem 0.6rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
}

/* ---- TABLETS PORTRAIT (900px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  /* Switch to hamburger on tablets too */
  .nav-menu {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    right: -100%;
    width: 70%;
    max-width: 400px;
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    background: var(--color-bg);
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 5rem 2rem 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    overflow-y: auto;
    z-index: 1001;
  }

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

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
    z-index: 1002;
  }

  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) {
    transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
  }

  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }

  .mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) {
    transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
  }

  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-link {
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  }

  .dropdown {
    position: static;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    display: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0 0.5rem 1rem;
    background: transparent;
    min-width: auto;
  }

  .nav-item.dropdown-open .dropdown {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .dropdown a {
    padding: 0.6rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .mobile-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.5);
    z-index: 1000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
  }

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

  /* Tablet hero */
  .hero {
    padding: var(--space-2xl) 0 var(--space-3xl);
  }

  .hero-images {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr 1fr;
    max-width: 700px;
  }

  .hero-img-wrapper img {
    height: 240px;
  }

  /* Features  */
  .features-header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

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

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

  .feature-card {
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  /* Topics */
  .topics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  /* Admission */
  .admission-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .admission-img {
    height: 350px;
  }

  /* FAQ */
  .faq-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .faq-image {
    max-height: 400px;
    order: -1;
  }

  /* Enquiry */
  .enquiry-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  /* Event */
  .event-banner-inner {
    flex-direction: row;
    padding: 2.5rem;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }
}

/* ---- MOBILE PHONES (768px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --container-padding: 1.25rem;
    --space-5xl: 4rem;
    --space-4xl: 3rem;
    --space-3xl: 2.5rem;
  }

  /* Typography scaling for mobile */
  h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 7vw, 2.8rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 6vw, 2.2rem); }
  h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 5vw, 1.7rem); }
  h4 { font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 4vw, 1.3rem); }

  /* Top bar compact */
  .top-bar-info {
    display: none;
  }

  .top-bar .container {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .top-bar-social span {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Nav CTA hide on mobile */
  .nav-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Logo smaller */
  .logo-icon {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  /* Navbar padding */
  .navbar {
    padding: 0.75rem 0;
  }

  /* Hero */
  .hero {
    padding: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
  }

  .hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  }

  .hero-features {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-feature {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero-subtext {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .hero-images {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
    max-width: 500px;
  }

  .hero-img-wrapper:nth-child(3) {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-img-wrapper:nth-child(2) {
    transform: none;
  }

  .hero-img-wrapper img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .hero-deco {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Stats */
  .stats-banner {
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  }

  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .stat-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .stat-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Features */
  .features-section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  }

  .features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

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

  .feature-card {
    min-height: 260px;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .feature-card-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .feature-card-content p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* Academics / Topics */
  .academics-section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  }

  .topics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .topic-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .topic-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }

  .topic-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  /* CTA Banners */
  .cta-banners {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-banner {
    padding: 1.75rem;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-content p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-img {
    width: 110px;
    height: 110px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  }

  .cta-banner .btn {
    padding: 0.7rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* Team */
  .team-section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  }

  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .team-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .team-card-img {
    width: 90px;
    height: 90px;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }

  .team-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .team-card .role {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  /* Admission */
  .admission-section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  }

  .admission-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .admission-text p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .admission-stats {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .admission-stat strong {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .admission-img {
    height: 280px;
  }

  .admission-img-badge {
    bottom: -12px;
    right: 10px;
    padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .admission-img-badge i {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  /* FAQ */
  .faq-section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  }

  .faq-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .faq-image {
    display: none;
  }

  .faq-question {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  .faq-answer p {
    padding: 0 1.25rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  /* Highlights */
  .highlights-section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  }

  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .highlight-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1rem;
  }

  .highlight-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  }

  .highlight-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .highlight-card p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  /* Event Banner */
  .event-banner {
    margin: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  }

  .event-banner-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  }

  .event-banner-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .event-banner-img {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
  }

  .event-deco {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Enquiry */
  .enquiry-section {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0;
  }

  .enquiry-content {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .enquiry-form {
    padding: 1.75rem;
  }

  .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: auto;
  }

  .form-group input,
  .form-group select,
  .form-group textarea {
    padding: 0.85rem;
    font-size: 1rem; /* 16px prevents iOS zoom */
  }

  .contact-item {
    padding: 0.85rem;
  }

  .contact-item-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer {
    padding: var(--space-3xl) 0 0;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

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

  .footer-brand .logo {
    justify-content: center;
  }

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

  .footer-column h4::after {
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }

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

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

  .footer-links a {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .footer-bottom-links {
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  /* Back to top adjusted */
  .back-to-top {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Buttons: touch-friendly sizing */
  .btn {
    padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    min-height: 48px; /* WCAG touch target */
  }

  /* Section description */
  .section-description {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }
}

/* ---- SMALL PHONES (480px) ---- */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  :root {
    --container-padding: 1rem;
    --space-5xl: 3rem;
    --space-4xl: 2.5rem;
    --space-3xl: 2rem;
  }

  h1 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 8vw, 2.4rem); }
  h2 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 7vw, 1.9rem); }

  /* Hero single image */
  .hero-images {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 280px;
  }

  .hero-img-wrapper:nth-child(2),
  .hero-img-wrapper:nth-child(3) {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-img-wrapper:nth-child(1) {
    display: block;
  }

  .hero-img-wrapper img {
    height: 260px;
  }

  .hero-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }

  .hero-cta .btn {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-features {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  /* Stats single column on very small */
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .stat-item {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  /* Topics single column */
  .topics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .topic-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 0.75rem;
  }

  .topic-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  /* CTA Banner stack */
  .cta-banner {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-img {
    width: 100px;
    height: 100px;
  }

  /* Team single column */
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .team-card {
    padding: 1rem;
  }

  .team-card-img {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
  }

  .team-card h4 {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }

  /* Highlights single column */
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .highlight-card {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    text-align: left;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .highlight-icon {
    margin: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .highlight-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  }

  /* Admission */
  .admission-img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .admission-img-badge {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    right: auto;
    margin-top: -20px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    width: fit-content;
  }

  .admission-stat strong {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  /* Event banner */
  .event-banner-inner {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .event-banner-content h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  .event-banner-img {
    width: 130px;
    height: 130px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  /* Enquiry form */
  .enquiry-form {
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  }

  .enquiry-form h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-bottom-links {
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom-links a {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* ---- VERY SMALL (360px and below) ---- */
@media (max-width: 360px) {
  :root {
    --container-padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  h1 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; }

  .logo-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

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

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

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

  .hero-images {
    max-width: 240px;
  }

  .hero-img-wrapper img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .cta-banner-img {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
  }
}

/* ================================
   LANDSCAPE PHONE ADJUSTMENTS
   ================================ */
@media (max-height: 500px) and (orientation: landscape) {
  .hero {
    padding: var(--space-lg) 0;
  }

  .hero h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .hero-images {
    max-width: 500px;
  }

  .hero-img-wrapper img {
    height: 150px;
  }

  .nav-menu {
    flex-direction: row;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding-top: 4rem;
  }
}

/* ================================
   TABLET-SPECIFIC TOUCH OPTIMIZATIONS
   ================================ */
@media (hover: none) and (pointer: coarse) {
  /* Larger touch targets */
  .nav-link {
    min-height: 48px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .dropdown a {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .faq-question {
    min-height: 52px;
  }

  .footer-links a {
    min-height: 40px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  /* Disable hover effects on touch devices */
  .feature-card:hover {
    transform: none;
  }

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

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

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

  /* Active states for touch feedback */
  .feature-card:active {
    transform: scale(0.98);
  }

  .topic-card:active {
    transform: scale(0.97);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
  }

  .team-card:active {
    transform: scale(0.97);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
  }

  .btn:active {
    transform: scale(0.96);
  }
}

/* ================================
   PRINT STYLES
   ================================ */
@media print {
  .top-bar,
  .navbar,
  .mobile-overlay,
  .back-to-top,
  .hero-deco,
  .event-banner,
  .enquiry-section {
    display: none !important;
  }

  body {
    background: white;
    color: black;
  }

  .animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ================================
   SCRIBBLE / DOODLE DECORATIONS
   ================================ */
.scribble {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.06;
}

/* Wavy line decoration via SVG */
.wavy-divider {
  width: 100%;
  height: 40px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.wavy-divider svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

/* ================================
   COUNTER ANIMATION
   ================================ */
.counter {
  display: inline;
}

/* ================================
   ENQUIRY POPUP & FLOATING BUTTON
   ================================ */

/* Backdrop Overlay */
.enq-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(45, 39, 39, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 9000;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.enq-overlay.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

/* Popup Card */
.enq-popup {
  position: fixed;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.85);
  width: min(660px, 92vw);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background: var(--color-bg);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  z-index: 9001;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.enq-popup.active {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: all;
}

/* Scrollbar inside popup */
.enq-popup::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 5px; }
.enq-popup::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: transparent; }
.enq-popup::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* Close Button */
.enq-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.1rem;
  right: 1.1rem;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border-light);
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast),
              color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.enq-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: white;
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Popup Inner Content */
.enq-popup-inner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
  padding-right: 2.8rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.enq-popup-inner > p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

/* Form grid inside popup */
.enq-popup .form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.popup-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.95rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Floating "Enquiry Now" Button */
.enq-float-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: white;
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.4rem 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(255, 130, 67, 0.38);
  z-index: 8999;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              opacity 0.3s ease,
              background var(--transition-fast),
              box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  transform-origin: center center;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

.enq-float-btn.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  pointer-events: all;
}

.enq-float-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 130, 67, 0.5);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.enq-float-btn.visible:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.enq-float-btn i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* Pulse ring on float button */
.enq-float-btn.visible::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
  animation: enqPulse 2s ease-out infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes enqPulse {
  0%   { opacity: 0.7; transform: scale(1); }
  70%  { opacity: 0;   transform: scale(1.18); }
  100% { opacity: 0;   transform: scale(1.18); }
}

/* ---- Popup Responsive ---- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .enq-popup {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    width: 94vw;
    max-height: 88vh;
  }

  .enq-popup .form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .enq-float-btn {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .enq-popup {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
    top: 50%;
    max-height: 86vh;
  }

  .enq-popup-inner h3 {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .enq-float-btn span {
    display: none;
  }

  .enq-float-btn {
    padding: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .enq-float-btn i {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
}

/* ================================
   MTS CHATBOT
   ================================ */

/* ── Float Button — 3D Robot Mascot ── */
.mts-chat-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: calc(2rem + 60px + 0.9rem); /* stacked above enquiry btn */
  right: 1.75rem;
  width: 72px;
  height: 88px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 8998;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-spring), filter 0.25s ease;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 18px rgba(45,39,39,0.38));
}

.mts-chat-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.05);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 28px rgba(255,130,67,0.45));
}

.mts-chat-btn.open {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 26px rgba(255,130,67,0.55));
}

/* Robot SVG fills button */
.mts-robot-svg {
  width: 68px;
  height: 84px;
  display: block;
  transition: opacity 0.22s ease;
}
.mts-chat-btn.open .mts-robot-svg { opacity: 0.5; }

/* Red × badge overlaid when chat open */
.mts-chat-icon-close {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 1px;
  right: 1px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  background: #e53935;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2.5px solid white;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: white;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  z-index: 2;
}
.mts-chat-btn.open .mts-chat-icon-close { display: flex; }

/* ── Chat Window ── */
.mts-chat-window {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: calc(2rem + 60px + 0.9rem + 88px + 0.55rem);
  right: 2rem;
  width: 340px;
  max-height: 540px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 9003;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.88) translateY(18px);
  pointer-events: none;
  transform-origin: bottom right;
  transition: transform 0.42s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  background: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.mts-chat-window.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
  pointer-events: all;
}

/* UDISE badge */
.mts-chat-udise {
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px;
  right: -1px;
  background: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.22rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-2xl) 0 var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 2;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mts-chat-udise strong { color: var(--color-primary); }

/* Header */
.mts-chat-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B2B 0%, #FF8243 50%, #FFAA00 100%);
  padding: 1rem 1rem 1rem 1.1rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mts-chat-header-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.mts-chat-avatar-wrap {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
}

.mts-chat-header-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.15rem;
}

.mts-chat-header-text strong {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.mts-chat-header-text span {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.mts-online-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: #3eff8b;
  box-shadow: 0 0 5px #3eff8b;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: chatPulseGreen 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes chatPulseGreen {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.4; }
}

.mts-chat-header-close {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast);
}

.mts-chat-header-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.38); }

/* Body */
.mts-chat-body {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: #FFF8EE;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

.mts-chat-body::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
.mts-chat-body::-webkit-scrollbar-track  { background: transparent; }
.mts-chat-body::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb  { background: var(--color-border); border-radius: 4px; }

/* Bot message row */
.mts-msg-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  animation: chatMsgIn 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) both;
}

@keyframes chatMsgIn {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.96); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}

.mts-msg-row .mts-msg-avatar {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF6B2B, #FFAA00);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mts-bot-bubble {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 4px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: calc(100% - 40px);
  white-space: pre-line;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

/* User choice bubble */
.mts-user-choice {
  align-self: flex-end;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 4px var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 80%;
  animation: chatMsgIn 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1) both;
}

/* Quick option buttons grid */
.mts-quick-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  animation: chatMsgIn 0.3s ease 0.1s both;
}

.mts-quick-btn {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.3rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast),
              transform var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.mts-quick-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Language selection */
.mts-lang-grid {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  animation: chatMsgIn 0.3s ease 0.1s both;
}

.mts-lang-btn {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 110px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast),
              color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mts-lang-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mts-lang-btn .mts-lang-flag { font-size: 1.3rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }

/* Action buttons after response */
.mts-action-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  animation: chatMsgIn 0.3s ease 0.15s both;
}

.mts-action-btn {
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast),
              transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mts-action-btn.primary {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.mts-action-btn.primary:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-hover);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.mts-action-btn.outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-secondary);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-border);
}

.mts-action-btn.outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Typing indicator */
.mts-typing {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mts-typing-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 4px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.mts-typing-dots span {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background: var(--color-primary);
  animation: typingDot 1.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.mts-typing-dots span:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.mts-typing-dots span:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }

@keyframes typingDot {
  0%, 80%, 100% { transform: scale(0.7); opacity: 0.5; }
  40%           { transform: scale(1);   opacity: 1; }
}

/* Checkmark confirmation msg */
.mts-confirm-msg {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: #edfff6;
  border: 1px solid #9bedc5;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #1a6b45;
  font-weight: 500;
  animation: chatMsgIn 0.3s ease both;
}

.mts-confirm-msg i { color: #36BA98; }

/* Footer */
.mts-chat-footer {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border-light);
  background: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mts-footer-btn {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 0.48rem 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  transition: background var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast),
              border-color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.mts-restart-btn {
  background: var(--color-primary-light);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,130,67,0.35);
}

.mts-restart-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.mts-end-btn {
  background: #fff0f0;
  color: #e53935;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(229,57,53,0.28);
}

.mts-end-btn:hover {
  background: #e53935;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: #e53935;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .mts-chat-window {
    right: 0.75rem;
    left: 0.75rem;
    width: auto;
    bottom: calc(1.25rem + 52px + 0.9rem + 88px + 0.55rem);
  }

  .mts-chat-btn {
    right: 1rem;
    bottom: calc(1.25rem + 52px + 0.9rem);
    width: 64px;
    height: 78px;
  }

  .mts-robot-svg { width: 60px; height: 74px; }
}

/* ================================
   ACCESSIBILITY: REDUCED MOTION
   ================================ */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }

  .animate-on-scroll {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }

  .hero-deco {
    animation: none;
  }
}