/* ==========================================================================
   MOUNT LITERA ZEE SCHOOL JABALPUR - BLUE STAR ROYAL THEME
   Colors: Royal Navy Blue (#0A3A60), Midnight Blue (#041E34), Electric Sky Blue (#00A8E8)
   Typography: 'Cinzel', 'Outfit' & 'Roboto'
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cinzel:wght@600;700;800;900&family=Marcellus&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,500;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400&family=Roboto:wght@300;400;500;700&display=swap');

:root {
    --primary-color: #0A3A60;
    --primary-dark: #041E34;
    --primary-light: #165A8E;
    --accent-gold: #00A8E8;
    --accent-gold-light: #56CDFF;
    --accent-gold-dark: #007BB8;
    --accent-gold-bright: #00C2FF;
    --bg-cream: #F0F8FF;
    --bg-light: #F4F9FD;
    --text-main: #1F2937;
    --text-muted: #4B5563;
    --text-light: #6B7280;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --border-color: #E2E8F0;
    --font-heading: 'Cinzel', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'Outfit', 'Roboto', sans-serif;
    --box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.05);
    --box-shadow-hover: 0 8px 25px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.14);
    --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 24px;
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
    font-size: 16px;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    min-height: 100%;
    overflow-x: clip;
    overflow-y: visible;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

html:has(body.loading) {
    overflow: hidden;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-main);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 0; /* collapse anonymous flex text nodes (BOM/whitespace) between sections */
    overflow-x: clip;
    overflow-y: visible;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    min-height: 100vh;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    row-gap: 0;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
}

/* Keep sticky header on its own layer only — avoid will-change on many nodes (causes scroll jank) */
.main-header.nav-strip-header {
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

/* Restore readable line-height on real element children */
body > * {
    line-height: 1.6;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

ul {
    list-style: none;
}

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

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1340px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 90px 0;
}

/* Section Header Utility */
.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 55px auto;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    display: block;
}

.section-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 85px;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-gold), var(--primary-color));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-desc {
    margin-top: 15px;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 13px 30px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-radius: 50px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color) 0%, var(--primary-dark) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(94, 7, 7, 0.3);
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, var(--accent-gold-bright) 100%);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--primary-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold-bright) 0%, var(--accent-gold) 100%);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 700;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(94, 7, 7, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    background: transparent;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3-PART SITE HEADER
   1) Top contact bar  2) School name strip  3) Nav patti under school name
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: #ffffff;
}

/* PART 1 — Top contact bar */
.top-header {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 50%, #041E34 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    padding: 7px 0;
    border: none;
    border-bottom: none;
    font-weight: 500;
}

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

.top-contact-info {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 24px;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
}

.top-contact-info a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.top-contact-info a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.top-contact-info i {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.location-text {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.top-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
}

.top-social-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.top-social-links a {
    width: 27px;
    height: 27px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.top-social-links a:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.top-admission-badge {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8 0%, #56CDFF 100%);
    color: #041E34;
    padding: 5px 16px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulse {
    0% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.04); }
    100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

/* PART 2 — School name / logo strip */
.brand-center-strip {
    background: #ffffff;
    padding: 18px 0;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 100;
    overflow: visible;
}

.brand-center-strip > .container.brand-center-container {
    max-width: none;
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 28px;
    padding-right: 28px;
}

.brand-center-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) auto minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    column-gap: 24px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.brand-affil-left {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    grid-column: 1;
    justify-self: start;
    align-self: center;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0A3A60;
    line-height: 1.2;
    white-space: nowrap;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid #00A8E8;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 7px 12px 7px 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.14);
}
.brand-affil-left i {
    color: #00A8E8;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.brand-affil-word {
    display: none;
}

.brand-center-group {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    min-width: 0;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    grid-column: 2;
    justify-self: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: visible;
}

.brand-erp-btn {
    grid-column: 3;
    justify-self: end;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #051f39 0%, #0c4a6e 40%, #0ea5e9 80%, #0284c7 100%);
    background-size: 250% 250%;
    animation: mlzsErpGradient 4s ease infinite;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 9px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 22px rgba(5, 31, 57, 0.45),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.2) inset,
        0 -1px 6px rgba(12, 74, 110, 0.35) inset;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.brand-erp-btn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.25), transparent);
    transition: left 0.6s ease;
}

@keyframes mlzsErpGradient {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.brand-erp-btn:hover {
    color: #fff;
    border-color: rgba(57, 183, 255, 0.55);
    box-shadow:
        0 20px 40px rgba(12, 74, 110, 0.45),
        0 0 25px rgba(57, 183, 255, 0.2),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(57, 183, 255, 0.25) inset;
}

.brand-erp-btn:hover::before {
    left: 100%;
}

.brand-erp-btn i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.9em;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.brand-erp-btn span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.brand-erp-btn:hover i {
    transform: scale(1.15);
}

.brand-side {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    min-width: 0;
}

.brand-side--left {
    justify-content: flex-end;
}

.brand-side--right {
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.cbse-header-logo,
.brand-side--left .brand-logo-img {
    display: block;
    height: 118px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 130px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.logo-brand-centered {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    min-width: 0;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.logo-brand-centered:hover .brand-logo-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.brand-logo-img {
    display: block !important;
    height: 118px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 10px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.15));
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.brand-text-centered {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 0;
    padding-top: 6px;
}

.brand-title {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', 'Marcellus', 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.4vw, 3.15rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin: 0;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60 0%, #041E34 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.brand-city {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', 'Marcellus', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.45rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #00A8E8;
    margin: 2px 0 0;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-subtitle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 5px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.sub-location {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: #4B5563;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* PART 3 — Nav patti under school name (3 columns) */
.main-header.nav-strip-header {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E0F2FE 0%, #BAE6FD 50%, #E0F2FE 100%);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1000;
    overflow: visible;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.12);
    border-bottom: 2px solid #38bdf8 !important;
    border-top: none !important;
    transition: background 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.nav-scroll-spacer {
    height: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.main-header.nav-strip-header.is-scrolled {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0 !important;
    left: 0 !important;
    right: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    z-index: 99999 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35) !important;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #E0F2FE 0%, #BAE6FD 50%, #E0F2FE 100%) !important;
    animation: none;
}

.main-header.nav-strip-header > .container.nav-container {
    max-width: none;
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: none;
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0 22px;
    position: relative;
    min-height: 56px;
    overflow: visible;
}

.nav-part {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.nav-part--left {
    display: none !important;
    grid-column: 1;
    justify-self: start;
}

.nav-erp-btn {
    display: none;
}

.nav-part--center,
.nav-menu {
    grid-column: 2;
    justify-self: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0;
    max-width: none;
    padding: 0;
    width: auto;
}

.nav-part--right {
    grid-column: 3;
    justify-self: end;
    position: static;
    transform: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    z-index: 5;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.nav-tools {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
}

.nav-tool-btn {
    appearance: none;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    padding: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #041E34;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 8px;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-tool-btn:hover,
.nav-tool-btn[aria-expanded="true"] {
    background: rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.nav-tool-btn i,
.nav-tool-btn .fa-solid,
.nav-search-field i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free" !important;
    font-weight: 900 !important;
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1;
    display: inline-block;
    color: inherit;
}

.nav-burger {
    display: none;
}

.nav-search-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 10px);
    right: 0;
    width: min(360px, calc(100vw - 32px));
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    padding: 12px;
    z-index: 30;
}

.nav-search-panel[hidden] {
    display: none;
}

.nav-search-field {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #f3f7fb;
    border: 1px solid #d9e6f0;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
}

.nav-search-field i {
    color: #0284c7;
}

.nav-search-field input {
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    width: 100%;
    outline: none;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.nav-search-results {
    margin-top: 8px;
    max-height: 280px;
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.nav-search-results a {
    display: block;
    padding: 9px 10px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-search-results a:hover,
.nav-search-results a.is-active {
    background: #e0f2fe;
}

.nav-search-empty {
    padding: 10px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.sr-only {
    position: absolute;
    width: 1px;
    height: 1px;
    padding: 0;
    margin: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
    white-space: nowrap;
    border: 0;
}

.nav-side-panel {
    position: fixed !important;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: auto;
    width: min(400px, 92vw);
    height: 100vh;
    height: 100dvh;
    max-height: 100vh;
    padding: 8px 14px 10px 40px;
    background-color: #083a8a;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 36, 86, 0.28) 0%, rgba(8, 28, 78, 0.32) 100%),
        url('../images/nav-slide-bg.png');
    background-position: center;
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 200000;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), visibility 0.45s;
    box-shadow: none;
    filter: drop-shadow(-16px 0 28px rgba(2, 12, 24, 0.42));
    -webkit-clip-path: url(#navSideCarveClip);
    clip-path: url(#navSideCarveClip);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow: hidden;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.nav-side-panel::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 12%;
    right: 0;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #56CDFF, #E8C547 48%, #00A8E8);
    z-index: 2;
}
.nav-side-panel::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 88% 10%, rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.14), transparent 28%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(2, 18, 54, 0.14), rgba(2, 18, 54, 0.22));
    z-index: 0;
}

body.nav-side-open .nav-side-panel {
    transform: translateX(0);
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-side-carve-defs {
    position: absolute;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.nav-side-carve {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.nav-side-head {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 44px 10px 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    background: transparent;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-side-head strong {
    font-family: Outfit, sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.28em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #E8C547;
    text-align: center;
    text-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(232, 197, 71, 0.28);
}

.nav-side-close {
    appearance: none;
    position: absolute;
    right: 6px;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.nav-side-close:hover {
    background: rgba(232, 197, 71, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(232, 197, 71, 0.55);
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(90deg);
}

.nav-side-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    padding: 6px 2px 8px;
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    min-height: 0;
    background: transparent;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 5px;
    scrollbar-width: none;
}
.nav-side-body:has(.nav-item-dropdown.open),
.nav-side-body.has-open-drop {
    overflow-y: auto;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
    scrollbar-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) transparent;
}
.nav-side-body::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
}
.nav-side-body:has(.nav-item-dropdown.open)::-webkit-scrollbar,
.nav-side-body.has-open-drop::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
}
.nav-side-body:has(.nav-item-dropdown.open)::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb,
.nav-side-body.has-open-drop::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
    border-radius: 99px;
}
.nav-side-body:has(.nav-item-dropdown.open)::-webkit-scrollbar-track,
.nav-side-body.has-open-drop::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: transparent;
}

.nav-side-body a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: #e8f1f8;
    text-decoration: none;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 270px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    border-radius: 14px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.nav-side-body > a.nav-link,
.nav-side-body .nav-item-dropdown {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 270px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.nav-side-body > a.nav-link > i:not(.drop-arrow) {
    display: none;
}

.nav-side-body a:hover {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.2);
    color: #fff;
}

.nav-side-body .nav-item-dropdown {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}

.nav-side-body .nav-item-dropdown > .nav-link {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.nav-side-body .nav-item-dropdown.open > .nav-link,
.nav-side-body .nav-link.active {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(232, 197, 71, 0.18), rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16));
    border-color: rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.4);
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #fff !important;
}

.nav-side-body > a > i,
.nav-side-body .nav-item-dropdown > .nav-link > i {
    color: #7DD3FC;
}

.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu {
    position: static !important;
    opacity: 1 !important;
    visibility: visible !important;
    transform: none !important;
    left: auto !important;
    right: auto !important;
    display: block !important;
    grid-template-columns: none !important;
    width: auto !important;
    max-width: none !important;
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 4px auto 8px !important;
    padding: 0 8px !important;
    background: rgba(8, 36, 92, 0.42) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.12) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    transition: max-height 0.38s ease, padding 0.38s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu::before {
    display: none !important;
}

.nav-side-body .nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
    max-height: 780px;
    padding: 8px !important;
    border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22) !important;
}

.nav-side-body .nav-item-dropdown > .nav-link .drop-arrow {
    position: absolute;
    right: 12px;
    top: 50%;
    margin-left: 0;
    color: #fbbf24;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-side-body .nav-item-dropdown.open > .nav-link .drop-arrow {
    transform: translateY(-50%) rotate(180deg);
    color: #f59e0b;
}

.nav-side-body .nav-link,
.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu a,
.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu a .dd-txt {
    color: #f8fafc !important;
}

.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu a {
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    margin: 0 auto 3px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
    white-space: normal;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: none;
    width: auto;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
}

.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu a::after {
    display: none !important;
}

.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu a:hover,
.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu a:hover .dd-txt {
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu a .dd-txt {
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
}

.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu a .dd-txt::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -2px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b 0%, #00A8E8 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}

.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu a:hover .dd-txt::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14), rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16)) !important;
    transform: none;
}

.nav-side-body .dd-ico {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    min-width: 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.22), rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16));
    color: #fbbf24;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(251, 191, 36, 0.28);
}

.nav-side-body .dropdown-menu a:hover .dd-ico {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f59e0b, #00A8E8);
    color: #041E34;
}

.nav-side-foot {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 8px 8px 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-top: 0;
    background: transparent;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
}

.nav-erp-side-btn,
.nav-portal-btn {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    width: min(100%, 260px);
    margin: 0 auto;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.nav-erp-side-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #051f39 0%, #0c4a6e 40%, #0ea5e9 80%, #0284c7 100%);
    background-size: 250% 250%;
    animation: mlzsErpGradient 4s ease infinite;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45);
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 20px rgba(5, 31, 57, 0.4),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.18) inset;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-erp-side-btn::before,
.nav-portal-btn::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 55%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.nav-erp-side-btn::before {
    left: -70%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.28), transparent);
    animation: mlzsErpShine 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.nav-erp-side-btn:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.45);
}

.nav-erp-side-btn i,
.nav-erp-side-btn span,
.nav-portal-btn i,
.nav-portal-btn span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.nav-erp-side-btn i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.9em;
}

.nav-portal-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7a5a12 0%, #C9A227 32%, #0A3A60 68%, #00A8E8 100%);
    background-size: 260% 260%;
    animation: mlzsPortalGradient 5.2s ease infinite;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 71, 0.5);
    box-shadow:
        0 10px 24px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.32),
        0 0 18px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.18);
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-portal-btn::before {
    right: -70%;
    left: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 248, 220, 0.38), transparent);
    animation: mlzsPortalShine 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.nav-portal-btn:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:
        0 16px 30px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.38),
        0 0 22px rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.28);
}

.nav-portal-btn i {
    font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.95em;
}

@keyframes mlzsErpShine {
    0% { left: -70%; }
    55%, 100% { left: 120%; }
}
@keyframes mlzsPortalGradient {
    0% { background-position: 100% 40%; }
    50% { background-position: 0% 60%; }
    100% { background-position: 100% 40%; }
}
@keyframes mlzsPortalShine {
    0% { right: -70%; }
    55%, 100% { right: 120%; }
}

.nav-side-backdrop {
    position: fixed !important;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.78);
    z-index: 199990;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}

body.nav-side-open .nav-side-backdrop {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Compact brand — only on mobile / tablet collapse */
.nav-logo-brand,
.mobile-logo-brand {
    display: none !important;
    align-items: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-brand-link,
.mobile-brand-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.nav-brand-link img,
.mobile-brand-link img {
    display: block !important;
    height: 36px;
    width: auto;
}

.nav-brand-title,
.mobile-brand-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-brand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.nav-brand-city {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #56CDFF;
}

/* Nav Menu — center of the 3-part patti */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 0;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.nav-link {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #075985;
    padding: 12px 12px;
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    letter-spacing: 0.15px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.nav-link > i:not(.drop-arrow) {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #0284c7;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover > i:not(.drop-arrow),
.nav-link.active > i:not(.drop-arrow) {
    color: #0284c7;
    transform: none;
}

.drop-arrow {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-left: 3px;
    color: #0284c7;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

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

.nav-link:hover {
    color: #0284c7;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.nav-link.active {
    color: #0369a1;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.nav-link.active::after {
    display: block !important;
    content: '' !important;
    position: absolute;
    left: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    bottom: 2px;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: #0284c7;
}

/* No underline line under nav text (except active) */
.nav-link::after {
    display: none;
    content: none;
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Dropdown Menu — premium hover panel */
.nav-item-dropdown {
    position: relative;
    perspective: 820px;
}

.nav-item-dropdown::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 100%;
    height: 14px;
}

.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 8px);
    left: 50%;
    transform-origin: top center;
    transform: translateX(-50%) rotateX(-55deg);
    width: 268px;
    max-width: min(268px, 92vw);
    max-height: min(72vh, 520px);
    overflow-x: hidden;
    overflow-y: auto;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    box-shadow:
        0 18px 50px rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.18),
        0 2px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) inset;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 10px 6px 6px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.28s ease, transform 0.38s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), visibility 0.28s;
    z-index: 2000;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.16);
    border-top: 3px solid #00A8E8;
}

.dropdown-menu::before {
    display: none;
}

.dropdown-menu--wide {
    width: 400px;
    max-width: min(400px, 94vw);
    max-height: none;
    overflow: visible;
}

.dropdown-menu--wide a {
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 5px 8px;
}

.dropdown-menu--wide a::after {
    display: none;
}

.dropdown-menu--lg {
    width: max-content;
    max-width: min(460px, 94vw);
    max-height: none;
    overflow: visible;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto auto;
    justify-content: start;
    column-gap: 6px;
    row-gap: 2px;
    padding: 10px 8px 8px;
}

.dropdown-menu--lg a {
    min-width: 210px;
    max-width: 220px;
    width: 210px;
}

.dropdown-menu--lg a::after {
    display: none;
}

.dropdown-menu--lg::before {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
    position: static;
    height: 0;
    margin: 0;
}

.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar {
    width: 6px;
}
.dropdown-menu::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #bae6fd;
    border-radius: 99px;
}

.nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateX(-50%) rotateX(0deg);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:nth-last-child(-n+3) .dropdown-menu {
    left: auto;
    right: 0;
    transform-origin: top right;
    transform: translateX(0) rotateX(-55deg);
}

.nav-item-dropdown:nth-last-child(-n+3):hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item-dropdown:nth-last-child(-n+3).open .dropdown-menu {
    transform: translateX(0) rotateX(0deg);
}

.dropdown-menu a {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 8px;
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #0f2744;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.25;
    white-space: normal;
    border-radius: 8px;
    position: relative;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, padding 0.2s ease;
}

.dropdown-menu a::after {
    content: '\f061';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    margin-left: auto;
    color: #00A8E8;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-6px);
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.dd-ico {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    min-width: 28px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #e0f2fe 0%, #f0f9ff 100%);
    color: #0284c7;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12);
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.dd-ico i {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: inherit;
    width: auto;
    margin: 0;
}

.dd-txt {
    flex: 1;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    max-width: 100%;
}

/* Animated hover line sweeping across under dropdown option text */
.dd-txt::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -2px;
    width: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0284c7 0%, #00A8E8 100%);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: width 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 1px 3px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.3);
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover .dd-txt::after {
    width: 100%;
}

.dropdown-menu a i {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: inherit;
    width: auto;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 0;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(224, 242, 254, 0.95) 0%, rgba(240, 249, 255, 0.6) 100%);
    color: #0A3A60;
    padding-left: 10px;
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.dropdown-menu a:hover .dd-ico {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60 0%, #0284c7 100%);
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.mobile-menu-toggle {
    display: inline-flex;
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: #041E34;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
    padding: 0;
}

.mobile-menu-toggle:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

/* HERO SLIDER SECTION — flush under navbar, no white gap */
.hero-slider-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 88vh;
    min-height: 680px;
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-top: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 1s ease-in-out;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

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

.hero-video-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    min-width: 100%;
    min-height: 100%;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    object-fit: cover;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.05);
    transition: transform 7s ease;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active .hero-slide-bg {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: transparent !important;
    display: none !important;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    color: var(--white);
    max-width: 740px;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.75);
    border: 1.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 30px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: 3.3rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95), 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.98);
}

.hero-title span {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    text-shadow: 0 4px 22px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}
.hero-title--tagline {
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.hero-description {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
}

.hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.slider-arrow {
    display: none !important;
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.slider-arrow.prev { left: 25px; }
.slider-arrow.next { right: 25px; }

.slider-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
}

.dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.dot.active {
    width: 32px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* OVERLAPPING QUICK INFO CARDS */
.quick-info-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 30;
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 35px 0 15px 0;
}

.quick-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}

.quick-card {
    background-color: var(--white);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
    border-bottom: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.quick-card-icon {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.quick-card:hover .quick-card-icon {
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.quick-card-info h3 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.quick-card-info p {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ABOUT US SECTION */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-image-wrap {
    position: relative;
}

.about-main-img {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow);
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    height: 480px;
}

.about-experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -25px;
    right: -25px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(94, 7, 7, 0.3);
    text-align: center;
    border: 3px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.about-experience-badge h2 {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    line-height: 1;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.about-experience-badge p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.about-content-wrap .motto-box {
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-gold);
    padding: 16px 22px;
    margin: 20px 0;
    border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.about-features-list {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
    margin: 25px 0 35px 0;
}

.about-feature-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
}

.about-feature-item i {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* BEST HIGHLIGHTS / WHY CHOOSE US */
.highlights-section {
    background-color: var(--bg-light);
}

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

.highlight-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 35px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    transition: var(--transition);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-top: 4px solid transparent;
}

.highlight-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-top-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover);
}

.highlight-icon-box {
    width: 65px;
    height: 65px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.highlight-card:hover .highlight-icon-box {
    background: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: rotateY(180deg);
}

.highlight-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.highlight-card p {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* COUNTER STATS SECTION */
.stats-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark) 0%, var(--primary-color) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 70px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 30px;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-item {
    padding: 20px;
}

.stat-icon {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stat-number {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* LEADERSHIP / PRESIDENT MESSAGE */
.leadership-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
    gap: 50px;
    align-items: center;
    background-color: var(--bg-cream);
    padding: 45px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}

.leader-photo-box {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.leader-photo-box img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
}

.leader-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    inset-x: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(58, 3, 3, 0.95), transparent);
    padding: 25px 20px 15px 20px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
}

.leader-badge h4 {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.leader-badge p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
}

.leadership-content blockquote {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    position: relative;
}

.leadership-content blockquote i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
    margin-right: 8px;
}

.leader-signature {
    margin-top: 25px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.sign-title h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.sign-title p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* LATEST NEWS & EVENTS */
.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 25px;
}

.news-card {
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    transition: var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: var(--box-shadow-hover);
}

.news-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    height: 200px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.news-img-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.news-card:hover .news-img-wrap img {
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

.news-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 15px;
    left: 15px;
    background-color: var(--primary-color);
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.news-body {
    padding: 22px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-date {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.news-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.news-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.5;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-link {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.news-link:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    gap: 10px;
}

/* FOOTER SECTION */
.main-footer {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #041E34 0%, #021222 100%) !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    padding-top: 75px;
    margin-top: auto !important;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    border-top: 3.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 -10px 35px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 40px;
    padding-bottom: 60px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-col-about h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.footer-col-about p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-heading {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 38px;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-light));
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    padding-left: 6px;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-contact-list i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-bottom {
    background-color: #021222 !important;
    padding: 25px 0 35px 0;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

/* FLOATING STICKY BUTTONS */
.sticky-actions-bar {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    left: 25px;
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.sticky-action-btn {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.sticky-action-btn.fb { background-color: #1877F2; }
.sticky-action-btn.insta { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); }
.sticky-action-btn.yt { background-color: #FF0000; }
.sticky-action-btn.whatsapp { background-color: #25D366; }

.sticky-action-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.15) rotate(5deg);
}

/* ADMISSION POPUP MODAL */
.modal-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75);
    backdrop-filter: blur(5px);
    z-index: 2000;
    display: none;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 24px;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-overlay.active {
    display: flex;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.modal-content {
    background-color: var(--white);
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 560px;
    max-height: 86vh;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-content {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-dark), var(--primary-color));
    color: var(--white);
    padding: 22px 28px 18px;
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.modal-header h3 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    padding-right: 36px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.modal-header p {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.modal-close-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--white);
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.modal-body {
    padding: 22px 24px 24px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    overscroll-behavior: contain;
}

.form-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 15px;
}

.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.form-group.full-width {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-main);
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 12px 15px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    outline: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-control:focus {
    border-color: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.12);
}

#admissionModal .modal-body .btn {
    width: 100%;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .modal-overlay {
        padding: 18px 16px;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .modal-content {
        width: min(92vw, 400px);
        max-height: 78vh;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .modal-header {
        padding: 14px 42px 12px 16px;
    }
    .modal-header h3 {
        font-size: 0.98rem;
        padding-right: 0;
    }
    .modal-header p {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .modal-close-btn {
        top: 10px;
        right: 10px;
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        font-size: 0.9rem;
    }
    .modal-body {
        padding: 12px 14px 14px;
    }
    .form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .form-group.full-width {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }
    .form-group label {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .form-control {
        padding: 8px 10px;
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    #admissionModal textarea.form-control {
        min-height: 52px;
        height: 52px;
        resize: none;
    }
    #admissionModal .modal-body .btn {
        margin-top: 10px;
        padding: 10px 12px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        border-radius: 999px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .modal-overlay {
        padding: 16px 14px;
    }
    .modal-content {
        width: min(88vw, 340px);
        max-height: 72vh;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
    .modal-header h3 {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TORN PAPER / BRUSH STROKE SECTION DIVIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.torn-divider-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.torn-divider-wrapper.top {
    margin-top: -1px;
    margin-bottom: -1px;
}

.torn-divider-wrapper.bottom {
    margin-top: -1px;
    margin-bottom: -1px;
    transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.torn-divider-wrapper svg {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: calc(100% + 2px);
    height: 50px;
}

.torn-divider-wrapper.color-white path:last-child { fill: var(--white); }
.torn-divider-wrapper.color-cream path:last-child { fill: var(--bg-cream); }
.torn-divider-wrapper.color-light path:last-child { fill: var(--bg-light); }
.torn-divider-wrapper.color-primary path:last-child { fill: var(--primary-color); }

/* ==========================================================================
   SPECIALIZED FEATURES SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.specialized-features-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background-color: var(--white);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.specialized-features-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 70px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column Content */
.sf-content-col {
    max-width: 520px;
}

.sf-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #475569;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.sf-main-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #FF3B56; /* Vibrant Coral Red */
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.sf-description {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 38px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.sf-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    background-color: #d2ff1f; /* Neon Lime Yellow */
    color: #0f172a;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    padding: 16px 38px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(210, 255, 31, 0.45);
    text-align: center;
}

.sf-btn:hover {
    background-color: #c7fb00;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(210, 255, 31, 0.65);
    color: #000;
}

/* Right Column Visual Presentation */
.sf-visual-col {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 40px 10px;
}

/* Soft Backdrop Circle */
.sf-bg-circle {
    position: absolute;
    width: 480px;
    height: 480px;
    background: #eef2ff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    top: 50%;
    right: 0%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

/* Spark Doodle Accents Top Left */
.sf-spark-doodle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0px;
    left: 20px;
    z-index: 4;
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
}

.sf-spark-doodle span {
    width: 2.5px;
    height: 14px;
    background-color: #1e293b;
    display: inline-block;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.sf-spark-doodle span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(-35deg); height: 16px; }
.sf-spark-doodle span:nth-child(2) { transform: rotate(0deg); height: 18px; margin-top: -8px; }
.sf-spark-doodle span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(35deg); height: 16px; }

/* Tablet Wrapper & Frame */
.sf-tablet-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 580px;
}

.sf-stylus {
    position: absolute;
    top: -14px;
    left: 42%;
    width: 220px;
    height: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #cbd5e1 100%);
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
    z-index: 5;
}

.sf-stylus::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -9px;
    top: 1.5px;
    width: 0;
    height: 0;
    border-style: solid;
    border-width: 2.5px 9px 2.5px 0;
    border-color: transparent #cbd5e1 transparent transparent;
}

.sf-tablet-frame {
    background: #0f172a;
    border: 11px solid #1e293b;
    border-radius: 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.35), 0 12px 24px -6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.sf-tablet-wrapper:hover .sf-tablet-frame {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.01);
}

.sf-tablet-camera {
    position: absolute;
    top: 7px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 6px;
    height: 6px;
    background: #334155;
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 10;
}

.sf-tablet-screen {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    background: #000;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
}

.sf-tablet-screen img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

/* Floating Feature Checklist Card */
.sf-floating-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -10px;
    right: -15px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.13);
    z-index: 4;
    width: 250px;
    border: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.sf-visual-col:hover .sf-floating-card {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
}

.sf-checklist {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.sf-checklist li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #1e293b;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    padding-bottom: 9px;
}

.sf-checklist li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
    padding-bottom: 0;
}

.sf-checklist li i {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #0f172a;
    background: #ffffff;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN BREAKPOINTS */
@media (min-width: 1600px) {
    .brand-center-strip > .container.brand-center-container {
        padding-left: 40px;
        padding-right: 40px;
    }
    .brand-center-container { column-gap: 32px; }
}

@media (min-width: 2000px) {
    .brand-affil-word { display: inline; }
}

@media (max-width: 1400px) {
    .brand-center-container { column-gap: 14px; }
    .brand-affil-left {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 7px 12px 7px 10px;
    }
    .brand-title { font-size: 2.2rem; letter-spacing: 1.4px; }
    .brand-logo-img,
    .cbse-header-logo,
    .brand-side--left .brand-logo-img { height: 96px; max-width: 108px; }
    .nav-link { font-size: 0.95rem; padding: 11px 10px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .nav-menu { gap: 0; }
    .nav-link { font-size: 0.92rem; padding: 11px 9px; }
    .top-contact-info { flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px 16px; }
    .brand-center-group { gap: 12px; }
    .brand-title { font-size: 1.85rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
    .sub-location { font-size: 0.82rem; letter-spacing: 1.4px; }
    .brand-logo-img,
    .cbse-header-logo,
    .brand-side--left .brand-logo-img { height: 86px; max-width: 96px; }
    .brand-erp-btn {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        padding: 8px 14px;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        gap: 6px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .brand-center-strip { padding: 12px 0; }
    .brand-center-container {
        --erp-col: 0px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 12px;
        grid-template-columns: none;
    }
    .brand-affil-left {
        display: inline-flex;
        order: -1;
        justify-self: center;
        max-width: 100%;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 7px 12px 7px 10px;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .brand-center-group {
        width: 100%;
        gap: 10px;
        justify-content: center;
        grid-column: auto;
    }
    .brand-erp-btn {
        position: relative;
        align-self: center;
        justify-self: center;
        grid-column: auto;
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        padding: 8px 16px;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    }
    .brand-title { font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
    .brand-logo-img,
    .cbse-header-logo,
    .brand-side--left .brand-logo-img { height: 88px; max-width: 98px; }

    .quick-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
    .leadership-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 30px; }
    .news-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    
    .specialized-features-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 50px;
    }
    .sf-content-col {
        max-width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .sf-main-title {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }
    .sf-bg-circle {
        width: 380px;
        height: 380px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .top-header { padding: 6px 0; }
    .top-header-content {
        flex-direction: row;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        text-align: left;
        padding-left: 12px;
        padding-right: 12px;
    }
    .top-contact-info {
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        justify-content: flex-start;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .top-contact-label,
    .location-text { display: none !important; }
    .top-contact-info a {
        width: 28px;
        height: 28px;
        padding: 0;
        gap: 0;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 50%;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
        white-space: nowrap;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .top-contact-info a i {
        color: #7DD3FC;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }
    .top-right {
        justify-content: flex-end;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        gap: 8px;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .top-social-links { gap: 6px; }
    .top-admission-badge {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        padding: 5px 10px;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    }
    
    .brand-center-strip { padding: 10px 0; }
    .brand-center-container {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 10px;
        grid-template-columns: none;
        padding-left: 16px;
        padding-right: 16px;
    }
    .brand-affil-left {
        display: inline-flex;
        order: -1;
        justify-content: center;
        max-width: 100%;
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        padding: 6px 12px 6px 10px;
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .brand-center-group {
        width: 100%;
        gap: 8px;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        justify-content: center;
        grid-column: auto;
    }
    .logo-brand-centered {
        min-width: 0;
        flex: 1 1 auto;
    }
    .brand-text-centered { align-items: center; text-align: center; min-width: 0; }
    .cbse-header-logo,
    .brand-logo-img,
    .brand-side--left .brand-logo-img { height: 80px; max-width: 90px; }
    .brand-title {
        font-size: 1.48rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.8px;
        white-space: normal;
        line-height: 1.18;
    }
    .brand-subtitle { font-size: 0.78rem; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; gap: 4px; }
    .sub-location { font-size: 0.76rem; letter-spacing: 1px; }
    .brand-erp-btn {
        position: relative;
        align-self: center;
        justify-self: center;
        grid-column: auto;
        margin-top: 0;
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        padding: 8px 16px;
        display: none !important;
    }

    .nav-container {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
        justify-content: unset;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 8px 16px;
        min-height: auto;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .nav-part--left {
        display: flex !important;
        flex: 1;
        grid-column: 1;
        justify-self: start;
        align-items: center;
    }
    .nav-part--center,
    .nav-menu {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        justify-self: auto;
    }
    .nav-part--right {
        flex: 0 0 auto;
        grid-column: 2;
        justify-self: end;
        position: static;
        transform: none;
    }
    .nav-logo-brand { display: none !important; }
    .mobile-logo-brand { display: none !important; }
    .brand-erp-btn { display: none !important; }
    .nav-erp-btn {
        display: inline-flex;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 6px;
        background: linear-gradient(135deg, #051f39 0%, #0c4a6e 40%, #0ea5e9 80%, #0284c7 100%);
        background-size: 250% 250%;
        animation: mlzsErpGradient 4s ease infinite;
        color: #fff;
        text-decoration: none;
        font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
        font-weight: 800;
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.12em;
        text-transform: uppercase;
        padding: 8px 14px;
        border-radius: 999px;
        border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45);
        box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(5, 31, 57, 0.28);
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .nav-erp-btn i {
        font-family: "Font Awesome 6 Free";
        font-weight: 900;
        font-size: 0.85em;
    }
    
    .nav-menu { 
        display: none; 
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: var(--white);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 15px 0;
        box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        border-top: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
        z-index: 999;
    }

    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link {
        padding: 12px 24px;
        font-size: 1rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #F0F0F0;
        justify-content: space-between;
        color: #1f2937;
        background: transparent;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-menu .nav-link.active {
        color: var(--primary-color);
        background: var(--bg-cream);
    }

    .nav-menu .drop-arrow {
        color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link::after,
    .nav-menu .nav-link.active::after {
        display: none !important;
        content: none !important;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-item-dropdown {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-item-dropdown::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu,
    .nav-menu .nav-item-dropdown:nth-last-child(-n+3) .dropdown-menu,
    .nav-menu .nav-item-dropdown:nth-last-child(-n+3):hover .dropdown-menu,
    .nav-menu .nav-item-dropdown:nth-last-child(-n+3).open .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        left: auto;
        right: auto;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: none;
        max-height: none;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        background-color: #F0F9FF;
        backdrop-filter: none;
        -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
        border-radius: 0;
        opacity: 1;
        visibility: visible;
        pointer-events: auto;
        display: none;
        padding: 5px 0;
        overflow: visible;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
    .nav-menu .nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu a {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        margin: 0;
        border-radius: 0;
    }

    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu--wide,
    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu--lg {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: none;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 5px 0;
    }

    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu--wide a,
    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu--lg a {
        min-width: 0;
        max-width: none;
        width: auto;
        white-space: normal;
    }

    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu::before,
    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu a::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-menu .dd-ico {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        min-width: 30px;
        border-radius: 8px;
    }

    .mobile-menu-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
    
    .hero-slider-section {
        height: auto;
        min-height: 180px;
        max-height: 260px;
        aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero-slide {
        position: absolute;
        inset: 0;
        align-items: flex-end;
        padding: 0;
    }
    .hero-slide.active {
        position: relative;
        inset: auto;
        height: 100%;
        min-height: 180px;
    }
    .hero-video-bg {
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        right: 0;
        bottom: 0;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        min-width: 100%;
        min-height: 100%;
        transform: none !important;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center center;
        animation: none !important;
    }
    .hero-overlay {
        display: block !important;
        background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.15) 0%, rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.12) 45%, rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.82) 100%) !important;
    }
    .hero-grid-wrapper {
        align-items: flex-end;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 0 12px 28px;
    }
    .hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        width: 100%;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: row;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 8px;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .hero-badge,
    .hero-btns { display: none !important; }
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        margin: 0;
        line-height: 1.25;
        white-space: normal;
        overflow: visible;
        text-overflow: unset;
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        min-width: 0;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px;
        text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .hero-description { display: none !important; }
    .slider-dots { bottom: 8px; }
    .hero-convex-wave-divider {
        margin-top: -22px;
        z-index: 8;
    }
    .hero-convex-wave-divider svg { height: 70px; }
    .quick-cards-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-group.full-width { grid-column: span 1; }
    
    .sf-main-title { font-size: 2.2rem; }
    .sf-floating-card {
        position: relative;
        bottom: auto;
        right: auto;
        margin-top: 25px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .sf-bg-circle {
        width: 280px;
        height: 280px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO FLOATING STAT BADGES & GRID WRAPPER
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-grid-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-floating-badges {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-stat-card {
    background: rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.65);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.35);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
    transition: var(--transition);
    width: 240px;
}

.hero-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(-6px);
    background: rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.85);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

.hero-stat-card .stat-icon {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-gold) 0%, var(--primary-light) 100%);
    color: var(--white);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-stat-card .stat-info h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.hero-stat-card .stat-info p {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin: 2px 0 0 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-floating-badges { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA PREMIUM PRE-FOOTER BANNER
   ========================================================================== */
.pre-footer-banner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    margin-bottom: -75px;
}

.pre-footer-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.35);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 40px 50px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.35);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pre-footer-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    right: -20%;
    width: 300px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pre-footer-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    padding: 4px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pre-footer-content h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.pre-footer-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    max-width: 620px;
}

.pre-footer-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .pre-footer-card {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 25px;
        padding: 30px 24px;
    }
    .pre-footer-actions {
        flex-direction: column;
        width: 100%;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA PREMIUM FOOTER & APP BADGES
   ========================================================================== */
.footer-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.footer-brand img {
    height: 52px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.footer-brand-title {
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer-affiliation-box {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.25);
    border-left: 3.5px solid var(--accent-gold);
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 12px 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin: 20px 0;
}

.footer-affiliation-box i {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
}

.footer-affiliation-box strong {
    display: block;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-affiliation-box span {
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.footer-social-glow {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 22px;
}

.footer-social-glow a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-social-glow a:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.5);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* App Download Badges */
.app-download-buttons {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.app-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    color: var(--white);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.app-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.app-btn i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
}

.app-btn div {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.app-btn small {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    opacity: 0.8;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.app-btn span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Footer Bottom Flex */
.footer-bottom-flex {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 15px;
}

.footer-bottom-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.footer-bottom-links a {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-bottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.back-to-top-btn {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--accent-gold-light) !important;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: var(--transition);
}

.back-to-top-btn:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SCROLL REVEAL ANIMATION SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
@keyframes fadeInUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(50px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInLeft {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(-50px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes fadeInRight {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(50px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}
@keyframes scaleIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.85); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes slideInBottom {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(80px) scale(0.96); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}
@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { background-position: -200% 0; }
    100% { background-position: 200% 0; }
}
@keyframes float {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@keyframes countPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.08); }
}

/* Animation Reveal Classes */
.anim-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(45px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
                transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.anim-reveal.anim-left {
    transform: translateX(-50px);
}
.anim-reveal.anim-right {
    transform: translateX(50px);
}
.anim-reveal.anim-scale {
    transform: scale(0.85);
}
.anim-reveal.anim-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(1);
}

/* Stagger Delays */
.anim-delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
.anim-delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
.anim-delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
.anim-delay-4 { transition-delay: 0.4s; }
.anim-delay-5 { transition-delay: 0.5s; }
.anim-delay-6 { transition-delay: 0.6s; }
.anim-delay-7 { transition-delay: 0.7s; }
.anim-delay-8 { transition-delay: 0.8s; }
.anim-delay-9 { transition-delay: 0.9s; }

/* ==========================================================================
   COUNTER STATS ORGANIC FLOATING BANNER (ULTRA-PREMIUM UPGRADE)
   ========================================================================== */
.counter-stats-section {
    background: #F4F8FC;
    padding: 16px 0 65px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.stats-organic-banner {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 35px;
    padding: 45px 35px;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr auto 1fr;
    align-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.09);
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.counter-stat-item {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.counter-stat-item:hover {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.stat-divider-line {
    width: 1.5px;
    height: 75px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.05) 0%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3) 50%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.05) 100%);
}

.stat-card-icon {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8 0%, #0A3A60 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}
.counter-stat-item:hover .stat-card-icon {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.45), 0 0 18px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #00A8E8 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.counter-stat-item .counter-stat-label {
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.counter-stat-item:hover .counter-stat-label {
    color: #0077CC;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   YOUTUBE LIVE SUBSCRIBER COUNTER (SLOT MACHINE ODOMETER TICKER)
   ========================================================================== */
.counter-stat-number {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    color: #0A3A60;
    line-height: 1;
    letter-spacing: -1.5px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 1.15em;
}

.yt-counter-wrap {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    height: 1.15em;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.yt-digit-reel {
    display: inline-block;
    height: 1.15em;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    width: 0.64em;
    text-align: center;
}

.yt-digit-strip {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    transition: transform 2.6s cubic-bezier(0.12, 0.85, 0.22, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.yt-digit-strip span {
    height: 1.15em;
    line-height: 1.15em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.yt-comma {
    height: 1.15em;
    line-height: 1.15em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 1px;
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.counter-stat-number .counter-suffix {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #00A8E8;
    margin-left: 2px;
}
.counter-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #475569;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .stats-organic-banner {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 35px 20px;
    }
    .stat-divider-line { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .stats-organic-banner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 35px 20px;
        border-radius: 25px;
    }
    .counter-stat-number { font-size: 2.8rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ACADEMIC PROGRAMS SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.academic-programs-section {
    padding: 70px 0 95px;
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 42% at 0% 12%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16), transparent 62%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 42% 38% at 100% 88%, rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.10), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 36% 30% at 78% 8%, rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.12), transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #F4FAFD 0%, #EEF5FB 42%, #F8F4EC 100%);
}
.acad-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.acad-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(8px);
}
.acad-orb--cyan {
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    left: -80px;
    top: 8%;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.14);
}
.acad-orb--navy {
    width: 240px;
    height: 240px;
    right: -60px;
    bottom: 6%;
    background: rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.10);
}
.acad-orb--gold {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    right: 18%;
    top: 4%;
    background: rgba(244, 196, 48, 0.16);
}
.acad-dot-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: 0.22;
    background-image: radial-gradient(#0A3A60 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 22px 22px;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 70% at 50% 50%, #000 20%, transparent 75%);
}
.academic-programs-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
}
.academic-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.86);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 35px 26px;
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.academic-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--primary-color));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.academic-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}
.academic-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.12);
    border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}
.academic-card-icon {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--bg-cream);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    transition: var(--transition);
}
.academic-card:hover .academic-card-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--primary-dark));
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    transform: scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.2);
}
.academic-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.academic-card .grade-range {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: block;
}
.academic-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CAMPUS GALLERY — 3D COVERFLOW
   ========================================================================== */
.campus-gallery-section {
    padding: 48px 0 40px;
    background: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.campus-gallery-section .section-header {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mlzs-coverflow {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1320px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 12px 8px;
}
.mlzs-coverflow-glow {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 210px;
    width: 420px;
    height: 180px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.16) 0%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.08) 42%, transparent 72%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.mlzs-coverflow-stage {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    height: 470px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    overflow: hidden;
    perspective: 1600px;
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
}
.mlzs-cf-card {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 52%;
    width: 320px;
    height: 440px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 32px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #e8eef4;
    cursor: pointer;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.7);
    transform-origin: center center;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.14);
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), opacity 0.45s ease, box-shadow 0.45s ease, filter 0.45s ease;
    will-change: transform, opacity;
    transform-style: preserve-3d;
}
.mlzs-cf-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    pointer-events: none;
    user-select: none;
}
.mlzs-cf-card.is-active {
    box-shadow: 0 32px 64px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.26);
    filter: none;
}
.mlzs-cf-card:not(.is-active) {
    filter: saturate(0.9) brightness(0.96);
}
.mlzs-coverflow-meta {
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 0;
    margin-top: 2px;
}
.mlzs-cf-title {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.mlzs-cf-caption {
    margin: 2px 0 0;
    color: #6B7280;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.mlzs-cf-count {
    display: none !important;
}
.mlzs-coverflow-nav {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}
.mlzs-cf-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    max-width: 220px;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    padding: 4px 2px;
}
.mlzs-cf-dots::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}
.mlzs-cf-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #CBD5E1;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.mlzs-cf-dot.is-on {
    width: 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #0A3A60;
}
.mlzs-cf-btn {
    width: 50px;
    height: 50px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid #1f2937;
    background: #fff;
    color: #111827;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.mlzs-cf-btn svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
}
.mlzs-cf-btn:hover {
    background: #0A3A60;
    border-color: #0A3A60;
    color: #fff;
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.mlzs-cf-more {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 12px auto 0;
    padding: 14px 28px 14px 26px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8 0%, #0A3A60 100%);
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.22);
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}
.mlzs-coverflow .mlzs-cf-more {
    display: flex;
    width: fit-content;
}
.mlzs-cf-more-ico {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, background 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease;
}
.mlzs-cf-more:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 34px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.38);
    color: #fff !important;
}
.mlzs-cf-more:hover .mlzs-cf-more-ico {
    background: #fff;
    color: #0A3A60;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .mlzs-coverflow-stage { height: 400px; }
    .mlzs-cf-card { width: 250px; height: 350px; border-radius: 26px; }
    .mlzs-coverflow-glow { top: 150px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .mlzs-coverflow-stage { height: 340px; }
    .mlzs-cf-card { width: 210px; height: 300px; border-radius: 22px; }
    .mlzs-cf-btn { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    .mlzs-cf-more { width: calc(100% - 24px); max-width: 320px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODERN ACHIEVEMENTS MARQUEE SECTION (TRANSPARENT GLASSMORPHIC SLIDER)
   ========================================================================== */
.achievements-modern-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 50%, #0B4F80 100%);
    padding: 28px 0 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.modern-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.track-left,
.track-right {
    animation: none;
}
.modern-marquee-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}
.modern-marquee-content {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.modern-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    margin: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: none;
    min-width: 210px;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    cursor: default;
}
.modern-card.highlight {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
}
.modern-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.45);
    box-shadow: none;
}
.icon-box {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.9);
    border: none;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: background 0.25s ease;
}
.modern-card:hover .icon-box {
    background: #56CDFF;
    border-color: transparent;
    transform: none;
}
.icon-box i {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    filter: none;
    transition: none;
}
.modern-card:hover .icon-box i {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    filter: none;
}
.card-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}
.card-text h4 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    transition: none;
    text-shadow: none;
}
.modern-card:hover .card-text h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
}
.card-text p {
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}
    text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

@keyframes scrollLeft {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
@keyframes scrollRight {
    0% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
    100% { transform: translateX(0); }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSION CTA BANNER SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.admission-cta-section {
    padding: 50px 0 60px 0;
    background: var(--white);
    position: relative;
}
.admission-cta-card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 60%, #165A8E 100%);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 60px 55px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 40px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.35);
}
.admission-cta-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -60%; right: -15%;
    width: 400px; height: 400px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.admission-cta-card::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -40%; left: -10%;
    width: 300px; height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.cta-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.2);
    border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
    color: var(--accent-gold-light);
    padding: 6px 18px;
    border-radius: 25px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    animation: pulse 2.5s infinite;
}
.cta-content h2 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.cta-content p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    max-width: 580px;
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 15px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.cta-actions .btn {
    min-width: 220px;
    justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM TESTIMONIAL UPGRADE
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonial-card-premium {
    background: var(--white);
    border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: var(--transition);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.04);
}
.testimonial-card-premium::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--primary-color));
}
.testimonial-card-premium:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.12);
}
.testimonial-stars {
    display: flex;
    gap: 3px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.testimonial-stars i {
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.testimonial-quote-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    opacity: 0.3;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.testimonial-card-premium .testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.93rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.65;
    font-style: italic;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    padding-top: 18px;
}
.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-gold));
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.testimonial-author-info h5 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin: 0;
}
.testimonial-author-info p {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    margin: 2px 0 0;
}

.testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .testimonials-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 14px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .testimonial-card-premium {
        padding: 18px 16px;
    }
    .testimonial-card-premium .testimonial-text {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE - NEW SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .counter-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .academic-programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .gallery-item.tall { grid-row: span 1; height: 260px; }
    .admission-cta-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; padding: 40px 30px; }
    .cta-actions { flex-direction: row; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .counter-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px 16px; }
    .counter-stat-number { font-size: 3.2rem; letter-spacing: -1.5px; }
    .counter-stat-number .counter-suffix { font-size: 2.6rem; }
    .academic-programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .gallery-item { height: 200px; }
    .admission-cta-card { padding: 30px 22px; }
    .cta-content h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
    .cta-actions { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; }
    .cta-actions .btn { min-width: auto; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVOGEN THEME STYLES (EXACT MATCH TO REFERENCE SCREENSHOT)
   ========================================================================== */

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO CONVEX WAVE DIVIDER WITH CYAN TOP STROKE LINE & CREST DOT HALO
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-convex-wave-divider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100vw;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    margin-top: -110px;
    z-index: 25;
    line-height: 0;
}
.hero-convex-wave-divider svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 125px;
}

.navogen-section-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    background: #F4F8FC;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 80px 0 24px 0;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .navogen-section-wrapper {
        padding: 50px 0 20px 0;
    }
}

/* Watermark Wave Background Graphics (Left & Right Margins) */
.navogen-watermark-left,
.navogen-watermark-right {
    position: absolute;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
    background: url('../images/mlzs-book-sticker.svg') center / contain no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.08;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.navogen-watermark-left {
    left: -40px;
    top: 6%;
    transform: rotate(-18deg);
}
.navogen-watermark-right {
    right: -30px;
    top: 48%;
    transform: rotate(16deg);
    width: 320px;
    height: 320px;
    opacity: 0.07;
}

/* Multi-layer SVG Wave Banner Dividers (100% Edge-to-Edge) */
.navogen-wave-divider {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
    z-index: 5;
    margin-top: -1px;
    margin-bottom: -1px;
}
.navogen-wave-divider svg {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 110px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

/* Dual Color Titles */
.navogen-dual-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 2.9rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-align: center;
    color: #475569;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.navogen-dual-title .highlight-blue {
    color: #0077CC;
}

/* Pill Button with Right Circle Icon */
.btn-navogen-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0077CC 0%, #0A3A60 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 12px 28px 12px 34px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 119, 204, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.btn-navogen-pill .btn-circle-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.btn-navogen-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 119, 204, 0.5);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60 0%, #041E34 100%);
}
.btn-navogen-pill:hover .btn-circle-icon {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ORGANIC CURVED CONTAINER CARD ("OUR SERVICES" IN REFERENCE SCREENSHOT) */
.navogen-organic-card {
    background: #E3EFF9;
    border-radius: 80px 30px 90px 30px;
    padding: 32px 40px 28px 40px;
    border: 3.5px solid #5A6D80;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 0 0 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

#about {
    margin-top: 24px;
}
.navogen-services-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 20px 15px;
    margin: 22px 0 18px 0;
}
.navogen-service-item {
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 8px 6px;
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
    border-radius: 0 !important;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.navogen-service-item:hover {
    background: transparent !important;
    border: none !important;
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Perfect Circular Icon Badges (Gol Rounded) */
.navogen-service-icon {
    width: 76px;
    height: 76px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 3px solid #0077CC;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    color: #0077CC;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 119, 204, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
}
.navogen-service-item:hover .navogen-service-icon {
    background: #0077CC;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.06);
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 119, 204, 0.35);
}
.navogen-service-item h4 {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    line-height: 1.3;
    max-width: 195px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.navogen-service-item:hover h4 {
    color: #0077CC;
}

/* ABOUT SECTION — clean standard photo + copy */
.navogen-about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(260px, 380px) 1fr;
    gap: 44px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 80px 0 8px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.mlzs-about-media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 380px;
    margin: 0;
}

.mlzs-about-media-frame {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
    background: #0A3A60;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.12);
}

.mlzs-about-media-frame::before,
.mlzs-about-media-frame::after,
.mlzs-about-media::before,
.mlzs-about-media::after {
    display: none;
}

.mlzs-about-media-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 38%;
    display: block;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.mlzs-about-media:hover .mlzs-about-media-frame img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.mlzs-about-media-chip {
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    z-index: 5;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.15px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 14px rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.14);
}

.mlzs-about-media-chip i {
    color: #00A8E8;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.mlzs-about-copy {
    text-align: left;
}

.mlzs-about-eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #00A8E8;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.mlzs-about-title {
    text-align: left !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mlzs-about-lead {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    max-width: 560px;
}

.mlzs-about-quote {
    margin: 0 0 22px 0;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-left: 3px solid #00A8E8;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.07), transparent 90%);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-style: italic;
    max-width: 560px;
}

/* Principal circular photo (About uses mlzs-about-media now) */
.navogen-circle-photo-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 360px;
    height: 360px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    display: block;
}
.navogen-circle-photo-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    border: 12px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.18);
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    display: block;
}
.navogen-circle-photo-wrap::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -18px;
    left: -18px;
    width: calc(100% + 36px);
    height: calc(100% + 36px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 9px solid #0077CC;
    border-right-color: transparent;
    border-bottom-color: transparent;
    transform: rotate(-55deg);
    z-index: 1;
    box-shadow: -4px 4px 15px rgba(0, 119, 204, 0.3);
    display: block;
}
.navogen-circle-photo-wrap::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.4);
    animation: mlzsRingSpin 26s linear infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
    display: block;
}
@keyframes mlzsRingSpin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* Modern Leadership Card for Principal Message */
.leadership-grid-modern {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 380px 1fr;
    gap: 65px;
    align-items: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 36px;
    padding: 55px;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.09);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .navogen-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .navogen-about-grid, .leadership-grid-modern { grid-template-columns: 1fr; text-align: center; }
    .mlzs-about-copy,
    .mlzs-about-title { text-align: center !important; }
    .mlzs-about-lead,
    .mlzs-about-quote { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }
    .mlzs-about-quote { text-align: left; }
    .mlzs-about-media { max-width: 340px; margin: 0 auto 8px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .navogen-dual-title { font-size: 2.1rem; }
    .navogen-organic-card { padding: 25px 18px 20px 18px; border-radius: 45px 20px 45px 20px; }
    .navogen-services-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 20px 12px; }
    .navogen-service-icon { width: 65px; height: 65px; font-size: 1.65rem; border-radius: 50%; }
    .mlzs-about-media { max-width: 300px; }
    .mlzs-about-media-frame { border-radius: 14px; }
    .navogen-circle-photo-wrap { width: 280px; height: 280px; }
    .leadership-grid-modern { padding: 30px 20px; }
}

.kids-to-nova-wave {
    display: block;
    line-height: 0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}
.kids-to-nova-wave svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 70px;
}

.mlzs-kids-care {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
}
.mlzs-kids-services {
    position: relative;
    padding: 28px 0 56px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
}
.mlzs-kids-kicker {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    color: #E85D4C;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.mlzs-kids-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 42px;
}
.mlzs-kids-head h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.55rem);
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.mlzs-kids-lead {
    margin: 14px auto 0;
    max-width: 640px;
    color: #6B7280;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.mlzs-kids-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
}
.mlzs-kids-card {
    display: block;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 28px 20px 26px;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 268px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.05);
    text-decoration: none !important;
    color: inherit;
    transition: transform 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
}
.mlzs-kids-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.12);
}
.mlzs-kids-level {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    opacity: 0.85;
}
.mlzs-kids-card--pink { background: #FDE7E7; }
.mlzs-kids-card--lilac { background: #EDE7F8; }
.mlzs-kids-card--lemon { background: #FBF3D8; }
.mlzs-kids-card--mint { background: #DDF6F2; }
.mlzs-kids-card--sky { background: #DCECFA; }
.mlzs-kids-ico {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
}
.mlzs-kids-card--pink .mlzs-kids-ico,
.mlzs-kids-card--pink h3,
.mlzs-kids-card--pink .mlzs-kids-level { color: #E23B3B; }
.mlzs-kids-card--lilac .mlzs-kids-ico,
.mlzs-kids-card--lilac h3,
.mlzs-kids-card--lilac .mlzs-kids-level { color: #7C3AED; }
.mlzs-kids-card--lemon .mlzs-kids-ico,
.mlzs-kids-card--lemon h3,
.mlzs-kids-card--lemon .mlzs-kids-level { color: #D97706; }
.mlzs-kids-card--mint .mlzs-kids-ico,
.mlzs-kids-card--mint h3,
.mlzs-kids-card--mint .mlzs-kids-level { color: #0D9488; }
.mlzs-kids-card--sky .mlzs-kids-ico,
.mlzs-kids-card--sky h3,
.mlzs-kids-card--sky .mlzs-kids-level { color: #0369A1; }
.mlzs-kids-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.mlzs-kids-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #6B7280;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.mlzs-kids-deco {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.mlzs-kids-deco--wave {
    left: 4%;
    top: 18px;
    width: 70px;
    height: 18px;
    background: repeating-linear-gradient(-60deg, #F97316 0 8px, transparent 8px 14px);
    -webkit-mask-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 80 18'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 10 Q10 2 20 10 T40 10 T60 10 T80 10' fill='none' stroke='black' stroke-width='3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    mask-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 80 18'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 10 Q10 2 20 10 T40 10 T60 10 T80 10' fill='none' stroke='black' stroke-width='3'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    -webkit-mask-size: 100% 100%;
    mask-size: 100% 100%;
}
.mlzs-kids-deco--rattle {
    left: 2%;
    top: 48%;
    color: #7C3AED;
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    opacity: 0.85;
    animation: mlzsStickerFloat 5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mlzs-kids-deco--star {
    right: 3%;
    top: 42%;
    color: #F97316;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}
@media (max-width: 1180px) {
    .mlzs-kids-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .mlzs-kids-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .mlzs-kids-deco--rattle,
    .mlzs-kids-deco--star { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .mlzs-kids-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 420px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .mlzs-kids-card { min-height: 0; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LITERA NOVA SECTION (MATCHING PURPLE & CYAN REFERENCE SCREENSHOT)
   ========================================================================== */
.litera-nova-section {
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 58% 42% at 8% 0%, rgba(49, 168, 217, 0.22), transparent 58%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 52% 44% at 96% 100%, rgba(0, 72, 118, 0.14), transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 30% at 50% 48%, rgba(49, 168, 217, 0.08), transparent 62%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #E8F3FA 0%, #F4FAFD 46%, #E6F1F8 100%);
    padding: 50px 0 65px 0;
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.litera-nova-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.nova-star-tiles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image: url('../images/mlzs_logo.png');
    background-repeat: repeat;
    background-size: 140px auto;
    opacity: 0.035;
    -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 80% at 50% 45%, #000 10%, transparent 78%);
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 85% 80% at 50% 45%, #000 10%, transparent 78%);
}

.nova-orb {
    position: absolute;
    border-radius: 50%;
    filter: blur(10px);
}

.nova-orb--navy {
    width: 380px;
    height: 380px;
    right: -110px;
    bottom: -120px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 72, 118, 0.22) 0%, rgba(0, 72, 118, 0) 70%);
}

.nova-orb--sky {
    width: 340px;
    height: 340px;
    top: -90px;
    left: -80px;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(49, 168, 217, 0.28) 0%, rgba(49, 168, 217, 0) 70%);
}

.nova-star-rays {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.nova-logo-mark {
    position: absolute;
    object-fit: contain;
    user-select: none;
}

.nova-logo-mark--main {
    left: 50%;
    top: 52%;
    width: min(520px, 58vw);
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    opacity: 0.14;
}

.nova-logo-mark--tl {
    top: 6%;
    left: 2%;
    width: 118px;
    opacity: 0.12;
    transform: rotate(-12deg);
}

.nova-logo-mark--br {
    bottom: 5%;
    right: 2.5%;
    width: 108px;
    opacity: 0.12;
    transform: rotate(10deg);
}

.litera-nova-title .title-purple {
    color: #004876;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nova-logo-mark--main { width: 78vw; opacity: 0.1; }
    .nova-logo-mark--tl,
    .nova-logo-mark--br { width: 72px; }
}

/* Dual Ribbon Wave Divider */
.nova-ribbon-wave {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    margin-top: -30px;
    z-index: 5;
    line-height: 0;
}
.nova-ribbon-wave svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100px;
}

/* Dual Color Titles */
.litera-nova-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 2.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    text-align: center;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.litera-nova-title .title-cyan {
    color: #31A8D9;
}
.litera-nova-title .title-purple {
    color: #004876;
}

/* 3-Column Card Grid */
.litera-nova-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    margin-top: 35px;
}

/* Scalloped Gear Badge Card (Exact Match to User Reference Photo) */
.litera-nova-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #E2E8F0;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 45px 30px 40px 30px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(107, 70, 193, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}
.litera-nova-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-9px);
    border-color: #00A8E8;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(107, 70, 193, 0.15);
}

/* Scalloped Gear Icon Badge */
.nova-icon-badge {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: #00A8E8;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
}
.nova-icon-badge::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: -6px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8 0%, #6B46C1 100%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    padding: 3px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}
.litera-nova-card:hover .nova-icon-badge {
    transform: scale(1.1);
    color: #6B46C1;
}

.litera-nova-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #2D3748;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.litera-nova-card .card-line-divider {
    width: 40px;
    height: 2.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #6B46C1);
    border-radius: 2px;
    margin: 12px 0 16px 0;
}
.litera-nova-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: #64748B;
    line-height: 1.65;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.litera-nova-card--featured {
    border-color: rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.35);
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F8FAFC 100%);
}

.litera-nova-card--featured:hover {
    border-color: #0284c7;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.18);
}

.nova-card-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.1), rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.15));
    color: #0284c7;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(2, 132, 199, 0.2);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.nova-card-link {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 16px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0284c7;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nova-card-link:hover {
    color: #004876;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .litera-nova-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .litera-nova-title { font-size: 2.1rem; }
    .litera-nova-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
    .litera-nova-card { padding: 35px 22px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MLZS ADVANTAGE / OFFERINGS SECTION (EXACT MATCH TO REFERENCE SCREENSHOT)
   ========================================================================== */
.mlzs-offer-section {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 85px 0 95px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.offer-section-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 55px;
}
.offer-section-title {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 2.5rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #1E1B4B;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.pink-title-underline {
    width: 70px;
    height: 3.5px;
    background: #E024A5;
    border-radius: 4px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.mlzs-offer-wrapper {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 320px 1fr 320px;
    gap: 24px 30px;
    align-items: center;
}

.offer-left-illustration {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.offer-student-mascot {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    background: transparent;
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
}
.offer-student-svg {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 200px;
    height: auto;
}
.offer-isometric-svg {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: auto;
}

/* CENTER OFFERINGS CARD BOX */
.offer-card-box {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 50px 42px 42px 42px;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 55px rgba(224, 36, 165, 0.14);
    border: 2.5px solid transparent;
    background-image: linear-gradient(#FFFFFF, #FFFFFF), linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8 0%, #E024A5 100%);
    background-origin: border-box;
    background-clip: padding-box, border-box;
}

/* EMBEDDED OVERLAPPING BADGE HEADER */
.offer-badge-header {
    position: absolute;
    top: -24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #3B82F6 0%, #E024A5 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 12px 34px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(224, 36, 165, 0.4);
    z-index: 10;
}

/* BULLETS LIST */
.offer-bullets-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 25px 0 35px 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 18px;
}
.offer-bullets-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #475569;
}
.bullet-ring-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #E024A5;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* DARK PILL BUTTON */
.offer-card-action {
    text-align: center;
}
.btn-offer-dark-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #1E1B4B;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 13px 36px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(30, 27, 75, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-offer-dark-pill:hover {
    background: #E024A5;
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(224, 36, 165, 0.45);
}

/* TABLET (769px to 1100px): Keep student mascot on the left side of the card */
@media (max-width: 1100px) and (min-width: 769px) {
    .mlzs-offer-wrapper {
        grid-template-columns: 240px 1fr;
        gap: 24px;
        align-items: center;
        justify-items: center;
    }
    .offer-right-illustration {
        display: none;
    }
    .offer-left-illustration {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 240px;
    }
    .offer-student-mascot {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 240px;
        height: auto;
    }
    .offer-card-box {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 620px;
    }
}

/* MOBILE & SMALL SCREENS (<= 768px): Mascot prominently visible atop card, zero clipping */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mlzs-offer-section {
        padding: 35px 0 50px 0;
        overflow: visible;
    }
    .mlzs-offer-wrapper {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 0;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .offer-right-illustration {
        display: none;
    }
    .offer-left-illustration {
        display: flex !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: flex-end;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 160px;
        margin: 0 auto 10px auto;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 5;
    }
    .offer-student-mascot {
        width: 155px !important;
        max-width: 100% !important;
        height: auto !important;
        display: block !important;
        visibility: visible !important;
        opacity: 1 !important;
        filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 20px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.18));
        transform: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
    .offer-card-box {
        width: 100%;
        max-width: 480px;
        box-sizing: border-box;
        margin: 0 auto;
        padding: 44px 18px 28px 18px;
        border-radius: 22px;
        position: relative;
        z-index: 5;
    }
    .offer-badge-header {
        position: absolute;
        top: -18px;
        left: 50%;
        transform: translateX(-50%);
        padding: 8px 18px;
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        font-weight: 800;
        letter-spacing: 0.2px;
        max-width: 90%;
        width: max-content;
        text-align: center;
        white-space: normal;
        line-height: 1.3;
        box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(224, 36, 165, 0.35);
        z-index: 10;
    }
    .offer-bullets-list {
        margin: 16px 0 24px 0;
        gap: 13px;
    }
    .offer-bullets-list li {
        font-size: 0.86rem;
        line-height: 1.42;
        gap: 10px;
        color: #334155;
    }
    .bullet-ring-icon {
        width: 20px;
        height: 20px;
        font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    .btn-offer-dark-pill {
        padding: 11px 26px;
        font-size: 0.86rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY 3D MULTI-LAYERED WAVE DIVIDERS (NO THIN WIRES / STROKES)
   ========================================================================== */
.luxury-3d-wave-divider {
    position: relative;
    width: 100vw;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    z-index: 15;
    line-height: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.luxury-3d-wave-divider svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 65px;
}

.counter-to-offer-wave {
    margin-top: -45px;
    margin-bottom: -2px;
}

.offer-to-nova-wave {
    margin-top: -35px;
    margin-bottom: -2px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.nova-to-academics-wave {
    margin-top: -35px;
    margin-bottom: -2px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
}

.acad-silk-banner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 16;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-top: -2px;
    margin-bottom: -1px;
    background: #F4FAFD;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.acad-silk-svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 58px;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) {
    .acad-silk-svg { height: 68px; }
}
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
    .acad-silk-svg { height: 76px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .acad-silk-svg { height: 48px; }
}

.emerald-teal-rolling-wave {
    margin-top: -45px;
    margin-bottom: -2px;
}
.emerald-teal-rolling-wave svg {
    height: 75px;
}

.admission-cta-section.emerald-teal-theme {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10B981 0%, #06B6D4 50%, #0284C7 100%);
    padding: 50px 0 65px 0;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.admission-cta-section.emerald-teal-theme::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%; left: -50%;
    width: 200%; height: 200%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mlzs-footer-wave {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-bottom: -1px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: transparent;
}

.mlzs-waves {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 110px;
    min-height: 80px;
    max-height: 140px;
}

.mlzs-wave-parallax > use {
    animation: mlzs-wave-move 25s cubic-bezier(.55, .5, .45, .5) infinite;
}

.mlzs-wave-parallax > use:nth-child(1) {
    animation-delay: -2s;
    animation-duration: 7s;
}

.mlzs-wave-parallax > use:nth-child(2) {
    animation-delay: -3s;
    animation-duration: 10s;
}

.mlzs-wave-parallax > use:nth-child(3) {
    animation-delay: -4s;
    animation-duration: 13s;
}

.mlzs-wave-parallax > use:nth-child(4) {
    animation-delay: -5s;
    animation-duration: 20s;
}

@keyframes mlzs-wave-move {
    0% { transform: translate3d(-90px, 0, 0); }
    100% { transform: translate3d(85px, 0, 0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .mlzs-wave-parallax > use {
        animation: none;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mlzs-waves {
        height: 72px;
        min-height: 60px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MLZS PREMIUM FOOTER — BLUE STAR ROYAL THEME
   ========================================================================== */
.mlzs-footer {
    position: relative;
    margin-top: auto;
    max-width: 100%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 75% 90% at 8% 0%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.22) 0%, transparent 58%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 65% 80% at 95% 100%, rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.28) 0%, transparent 55%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #CDEBFA 0%, #D7F0FC 40%, #C5E6F8 100%);
    color: var(--text-main);
    border-top: none;
    overflow: visible;
}
.mlzs-footer::before {
    display: none;
}

.mlzs-footer-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1340px;
    padding: 32px 24px 22px;
}

.mlzs-footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.3fr) minmax(0, 0.8fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
    gap: 24px 32px;
    align-items: start;
}

.mlzs-footer-grid > * {
    min-width: 0;
}

/* Brand */
.mlzs-fbrand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    text-decoration: none;
    min-width: 0;
}
.mlzs-fbrand img {
    height: 50px;
    width: auto;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mlzs-fbrand-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 3px;
    min-width: 0;
}
.mlzs-fbrand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
.mlzs-fbrand-loc {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.mlzs-fbrand-desc {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    max-width: 100%;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
}
.mlzs-fmeta {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    color: var(--primary-color);
}

.mlzs-fsocial {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
}
.mlzs-fsocial a {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.22);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.mlzs-fsocial a:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    border-color: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.28);
}

/* Titles */
.mlzs-ftitle {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin: 4px 0 14px;
    padding-bottom: 8px;
    position: relative;
}
.mlzs-ftitle::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 28px;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 2px;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Links */
.mlzs-flinks {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
}
.mlzs-flinks a {
    display: inline-block;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, padding-left 0.2s ease;
}
.mlzs-flinks a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    padding-left: 4px;
}

/* Contact */
.mlzs-fcontact {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}
.mlzs-fcontact li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    min-width: 0;
}
.mlzs-fcontact li span {
    min-width: 0;
    overflow-wrap: anywhere;
    word-break: break-word;
}
.mlzs-ficon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.22);
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.mlzs-fcontact a {
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
    word-break: break-word;
}
.mlzs-fcontact a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}
.mlzs-fcontact-stack {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}

/* Bottom bar */
.mlzs-footer-bottom {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.22);
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.08);
}
.mlzs-footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    text-align: center;
}
.mlzs-fbar {
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 15px;
    line-height: 1.6;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: #5b6b7c;
}
.mlzs-fbar-sep {
    display: inline-block;
    margin: 0 8px;
    color: #8aa0b3;
    font-weight: 400;
}
.mlzs-fbar strong {
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.mlzs-fcopy {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--text-light);
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0 6px;
}
.mlzs-fcopy-name::after {
    content: ".";
}
.mlzs-fbottom-links {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}
.mlzs-fbottom-links a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.mlzs-fbottom-links a:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}
.mlzs-fdot {
    width: 3px;
    height: 3px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    display: inline-block;
}
.mlzs-fdev {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.mlzs-fdev strong {
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Floating side back-to-top */
:root {
    --mlzs-float-right: 26px;
    --mlzs-float-size: 46px;
}
.mlzs-backtop-float {
    position: fixed;
    right: var(--mlzs-float-right);
    bottom: 118px;
    z-index: 9998;
    width: var(--mlzs-float-size);
    height: var(--mlzs-float-size);
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1rem;
    color: #fff;
    background: var(--primary-color);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.25);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}
.mlzs-backtop-float.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
}
.mlzs-backtop-float:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    :root {
        --mlzs-float-right: 18px;
        --mlzs-float-size: 40px;
    }
    .mlzs-footer {
        overflow: visible;
    }
    .mlzs-footer-inner {
        padding: 20px 20px 14px;
    }
    .mlzs-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
        text-align: left;
    }
    .mlzs-fcol--brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        text-align: center;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
    }
    .mlzs-fbrand {
        justify-content: center;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .mlzs-fbrand img { height: 36px; }
    .mlzs-fbrand-name { font-size: 0.88rem; }
    .mlzs-fbrand-loc { font-size: 0.7rem; }
    .mlzs-fbrand-desc {
        max-width: 100%;
        margin: 0 auto 6px;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }
    .mlzs-fmeta {
        margin: 0 0 8px;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }
    .mlzs-fsocial {
        justify-content: center;
        gap: 6px;
    }
    .mlzs-fsocial a {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 0.74rem;
    }
    .mlzs-ftitle {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        margin: 0 0 6px;
        padding-bottom: 4px;
        letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    }
    .mlzs-flinks {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 6px 8px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .mlzs-flinks li { margin: 0; padding: 0; min-width: 0; }
    .mlzs-flinks a {
        display: flex;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        font-weight: 700;
        color: #0A3A60;
        background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
        border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.2);
        padding: 6px 8px;
        border-radius: 999px;
        line-height: 1.2;
    }
    .mlzs-flinks a:hover {
        background: #fff;
        color: #0077CC;
    }
    .mlzs-fcontact { gap: 6px; }
    .mlzs-fcontact li {
        min-width: 0;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        line-height: 1.35;
        gap: 8px;
        align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .mlzs-fcontact li > span:not(.mlzs-ficon),
    .mlzs-fcontact li > a,
    .mlzs-fcontact li > .mlzs-fcontact-stack {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 0;
        overflow-wrap: anywhere;
        word-break: break-word;
        white-space: normal;
    }
    .mlzs-ficon {
        width: 26px;
        height: 26px;
        border-radius: 7px;
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }
    .mlzs-fcontact-stack { gap: 1px; }
    .mlzs-footer-bottom-inner {
        justify-content: center;
        align-items: center;
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 6px;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 12px 16px 14px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .mlzs-fbar {
        font-size: 14.5px;
        padding: 0 8px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .mlzs-footer-inner {
        padding: 16px 16px 12px;
    }
    .mlzs-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .mlzs-fbrand-desc {
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .mlzs-footer-bottom-inner {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 12px 16px 16px;
        width: 100%;
    }
    .mlzs-fbar {
        font-size: 14px;
        line-height: 1.55;
        padding: 0 10px;
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        gap: 2px;
    }
    .mlzs-fbar-dev {
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .mlzs-fbar-sep {
        display: none;
    }
    .mlzs-backtop-float {
        right: var(--mlzs-float-right);
        bottom: 100px;
        width: var(--mlzs-float-size);
        height: var(--mlzs-float-size);
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .mlzs-fsocial a,
    .mlzs-flinks a,
    .mlzs-backtop-float {
        transition: none;
    }
    .mlzs-fsocial a:hover,
    .mlzs-backtop-float:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* Remove hero floating badges and soften remaining component shadows to 10% */
.hero-floating-badges { display:none; }
.hero-grid-wrapper { justify-content:flex-start; }
:root { --box-shadow-hover: 0 8px 25px rgba(10,58,96,.10); }

/* Remove floating social/contact action rail */
.sticky-actions-bar { display:none !important; }

/* Smooth eLearning-style card interactions */
.quick-card,
.highlight-card,
.news-card,
.academic-card,
.litera-nova-card,
.testimonial-card-premium,
.navogen-service-item,
.gallery-item,
.counter-stat-item {
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
                box-shadow .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1),
                border-color .45s ease,
                background-color .45s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}

.quick-card:hover,
.highlight-card:hover,
.news-card:hover,
.academic-card:hover,
.litera-nova-card:hover,
.testimonial-card-premium:hover,
.navogen-service-item:hover,
.counter-stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(10,58,96,.10);
}

.gallery-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 28px rgba(10,58,96,.10);
}

.quick-card-icon,
.highlight-icon-box,
.academic-card-icon,
.nova-icon-badge,
.stat-card-icon {
    transition: transform .45s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), box-shadow .45s ease;
}

.quick-card:hover .quick-card-icon,
.highlight-card:hover .highlight-icon-box,
.academic-card:hover .academic-card-icon,
.litera-nova-card:hover .nova-icon-badge,
.counter-stat-item:hover .stat-card-icon {
    transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-4deg) scale(1.06);
}

.gallery-item img {
    transition: transform .75s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1), filter .5s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: saturate(1.08);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto !important; }
    .anim-reveal,
    .anim-reveal.anim-visible {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }
    .quick-card,
    .highlight-card,
    .news-card,
    .academic-card,
    .litera-nova-card,
    .testimonial-card-premium,
    .navogen-service-item,
    .gallery-item,
    .counter-stat-item,
    .gallery-item img {
        transition: none;
    }
    .quick-card:hover,
    .highlight-card:hover,
    .news-card:hover,
    .academic-card:hover,
    .litera-nova-card:hover,
    .testimonial-card-premium:hover,
    .navogen-service-item:hover,
    .counter-stat-item:hover,
    .gallery-item:hover {
        transform: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA PREMIUM HOMEPAGE LAYER — GLOBAL POLISH, STICKERS, DIVIDERS, NEW SECTIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. Scroll progress bar ---------- */
.mlzs-scroll-progress {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ---------- 2. Upgraded reveal engine ---------- */
.anim-reveal {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(38px);
    filter: blur(6px);
    transition:
        opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1),
        filter 0.85s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
    will-change: opacity, transform, filter;
}
.anim-reveal.anim-left { transform: translateX(-46px); }
.anim-reveal.anim-right { transform: translateX(46px); }
.anim-reveal.anim-scale { transform: scale(0.94) translateY(20px); }
.anim-reveal.anim-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    filter: blur(0);
}

/* ---------- 3. Floating book stickers + soft watermarks ---------- */
.mlzs-sticker {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 8;
    pointer-events: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
    opacity: 0.92;
    height: auto;
    width: 72px;
    display: block;
    transform: rotate(var(--rot, 0deg));
    animation: mlzsStickerFloat 5s cubic-bezier(0.45, 0.05, 0.55, 0.95) infinite;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 12px 22px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.22)) drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.28));
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275), filter 0.45s ease;
}

img.mlzs-sticker {
    object-fit: contain;
    max-width: 110px;
}

.mlzs-sticker:hover {
    transform: scale(1.28) rotate(calc(var(--rot, 0deg) + 14deg)) !important;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 18px 36px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.55)) drop-shadow(0 0 22px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.35)) !important;
}

/* Soft book icons in section backgrounds */
.mlzs-book-bg {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
    background: url('../images/mlzs-book-sticker.svg') center / contain no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.07;
    transform: rotate(var(--rot, -12deg));
    filter: none;
}

.navogen-section-wrapper,
.litera-nova-section,
.academic-programs-section,
.campus-gallery-section,
.mlzs-news-section,
.mlzs-admission-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.campus-gallery-section .container,
.academic-programs-section .container,
.litera-nova-section .container,
.mlzs-news-section .container,
.mlzs-admission-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

@keyframes mlzsStickerFloat {
    0%, 100% {
        transform: translateY(0) rotate(var(--rot, 0deg)) scale(1);
    }
    50% {
        transform: translateY(-18px) rotate(calc(var(--rot, 0deg) + 6deg)) scale(1.04);
    }
}

/* ---------- 4. Section divider system ---------- */
.sec-divider {
    position: relative;
    line-height: 0;
    margin: 0;
    z-index: 6;
}
.sec-divider--svg svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 80px;
}

.sec-divider--voices {
    background: #F4F9FD;
    overflow: visible;
}
.voices-wave-svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 118px;
}
.voices-ornament-badge {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 62%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 3;
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, #56CDFF, #0A3A60 62%);
    border: 3px solid #C9A227;
    box-shadow:
        0 14px 30px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.28),
        0 0 0 8px #fff;
}
@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .voices-wave-svg { height: 78px; }
    .voices-ornament-badge { width: 48px; height: 48px; font-size: 0.95rem; top: 60%; }
}
.sec-divider--emblem {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
    padding: 6px 0 14px;
    background: transparent;
}
.sec-divider--emblem .emblem-line {
    width: min(180px, 22vw);
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.55));
}
.sec-divider--emblem .emblem-line:last-child {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.55), transparent);
}
.sec-divider--emblem .emblem-badge {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-gold));
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
    animation: mlzsEmblemPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes mlzsEmblemPulse {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3); transform: scale(1); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 10px 34px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.55); transform: scale(1.06); }
}

/* ---------- 5. Hero polish ---------- */
.hero-overlay {
    background:
        linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.85) 0%, rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.5) 48%, rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.18) 75%, rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.4) 100%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 85% 20%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%) !important;
}
@keyframes heroKenBurns {
    from { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
    to { transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1); }
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-video-bg {
    animation: heroKenBurns 14s linear infinite alternate;
}

/* Staggered slide-content entrance (re-runs on each slide change) */
.hero-content > * {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-content > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
}
.hero-slide.active .hero-content > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay: 0.25s; }
.hero-slide.active .hero-content > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: 0.42s; }
.hero-slide.active .hero-content > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 0.58s; }
.hero-slide.active .hero-content > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 0.74s; }

.hero-badge {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.14) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.55) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.hero-title span {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold-light), var(--accent-gold-bright), var(--accent-gold-light));
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent !important;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: heroTitleShine 4s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes heroTitleShine {
    to { background-position: 200% center; }
}

/* Progress-pill dots (5s = slider interval) */
.slider-dots { gap: 10px; }
.slider-dots .dot {
    width: 30px;
    height: 6px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.slider-dots .dot.active {
    width: 52px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
}
.slider-dots .dot.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-light));
    transform-origin: left center;
    animation: heroDotFill 5s linear forwards;
}
@keyframes heroDotFill {
    from { transform: scaleX(0); }
    to { transform: scaleX(1); }
}

/* Scroll cue */
.hero-scroll-cue {
    position: absolute;
    right: 38px;
    bottom: 26px;
    z-index: 20;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.hero-scroll-mouse {
    width: 24px;
    height: 38px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-top: 6px;
}
.hero-scroll-wheel {
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-gold-light);
    animation: heroWheel 1.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroWheel {
    0% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 1; }
    70% { transform: translateY(12px); opacity: 0; }
    100% { transform: translateY(0); opacity: 0; }
}
.hero-scroll-label {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-scroll-cue { display: none; }
}

/* Floating stat cards — glass look, re-enabled on desktop */
.hero-floating-badges {
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
}
.hero-grid-wrapper {
    justify-content: space-between !important;
}
.hero-stat-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), border-color 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}
.hero-stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateX(-8px) translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.6) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-floating-badges { display: none !important; }
}

/* ---------- 6. Section micro-interactions ---------- */
/* Services */
.navogen-service-item .navogen-service-icon {
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), box-shadow 0.45s ease;
}
.navogen-service-item:hover .navogen-service-icon {
    transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 26px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}

/* Counter banner shimmer sweep */
.stats-organic-banner {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.stats-organic-banner::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 140px;
    left: -180px;
    background: linear-gradient(105deg, transparent, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.1), transparent);
    animation: mlzsShimmer 4.5s ease-in-out infinite;
    pointer-events: none;
}
@keyframes mlzsShimmer {
    0% { left: -180px; }
    55%, 100% { left: 110%; }
}
.stat-card-icon {
    animation: mlzsIconBob 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.counter-stat-item:nth-child(3) .stat-card-icon { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.counter-stat-item:nth-child(5) .stat-card-icon { animation-delay: 1.2s; }
.counter-stat-item:nth-child(7) .stat-card-icon { animation-delay: 1.8s; }
@keyframes mlzsIconBob {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
}

/* MLZS Advantage card */
.offer-card-box {
    transition: box-shadow 0.45s ease, transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.offer-card-box:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 24px 55px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.18);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.offer-bullets-list li {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.offer-bullets-list li:hover {
    transform: translateX(6px);
}
.offer-bullets-list li:hover .bullet-ring-icon {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Litera Nova gradient-border cards */
.litera-nova-card {
    position: relative;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    background-clip: padding-box;
}
.litera-nova-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: inherit;
    padding: 1.5px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.45), rgba(107, 70, 193, 0.35), transparent 60%);
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) content-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor;
    mask-composite: exclude;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.litera-nova-card:hover::before {
    opacity: 1;
}
.litera-nova-card:hover .nova-icon-badge {
    transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.12);
}
.nova-icon-badge {
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

/* Academics — top border reveal */
.academic-card {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.academic-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-gold), var(--accent-gold-light));
    transform: scaleX(0);
    transform-origin: left;
    transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.academic-card:hover::before {
    transform: scaleX(1);
}

/* Gallery cursor hint */
.gallery-item {
    cursor: zoom-in;
}

/* Marquee edge fades */
.achievements-marquee-section {
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
}

/* Testimonials star shine */
.testimonial-stars i {
    animation: mlzsStarTwinkle 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.testimonial-stars i:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
.testimonial-stars i:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.4s; }
.testimonial-stars i:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.6s; }
.testimonial-stars i:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.8s; }
@keyframes mlzsStarTwinkle {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
    50% { opacity: 0.55; }
}

/* Admission CTA animated gradient + pulsing badge */
.admission-cta-card {
    background-size: 220% 220% !important;
    animation: mlzsCtaGradient 9s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes mlzsCtaGradient {
    0%, 100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
}
.cta-badge {
    animation: mlzsBadgePulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes mlzsBadgePulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.06); }
}

/* ---------- 7. News & Events section ---------- */
.mlzs-news-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 85px 0 95px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 90% 10%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.07) 0%, transparent 60%),
        #F4F9FD;
}
.mlzs-news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 26px;
}
.mlzs-news-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 26px 26px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.45s ease, border-color 0.45s ease;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.mlzs-news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.13);
}
.mlzs-news-card--highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(150deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 100%);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.35);
}
.mlzs-news-top {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.mlzs-news-date {
    display: inline-flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 58px;
    padding: 8px 10px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-gold));
    color: #fff;
    line-height: 1.05;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
}
.mlzs-news-date strong {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.mlzs-news-date em {
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}
.mlzs-news-tag {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.mlzs-news-tag--event { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.14); color: #B45309; }
.mlzs-news-tag--academic { background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.12); color: var(--accent-gold-dark); }
.mlzs-news-tag--notice { background: rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.18); color: var(--accent-gold-light); }
.mlzs-news-card h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.mlzs-news-card p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    flex-grow: 1;
}
.mlzs-news-card--highlight h3 {
    color: #ffffff;
}
.mlzs-news-card--highlight p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}
.mlzs-news-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.mlzs-news-card--highlight .mlzs-news-link {
    color: #56CDFF;
}
.mlzs-news-card--highlight .mlzs-news-date {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8, #007BB8);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.35);
}
.mlzs-news-card--highlight .mlzs-news-tag--notice {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #56CDFF;
}
.mlzs-news-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.mlzs-news-link:hover i {
    transform: translateX(5px);
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .mlzs-news-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* ---------- 8. Virtual tour band — full photo in wave carve ---------- */
.mlzs-tour-band {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #041E34;
    min-height: 440px;
    display: block;
    clip-path: polygon(
        0 0,
        100% 8%,
        100% 100%,
        0 92%
    );
}
.mlzs-tour-photo,
.mlzs-tour-video {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 40%;
    opacity: 1;
}
.mlzs-tour-video {
    opacity: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
.mlzs-tour-band.is-playing .mlzs-tour-video {
    opacity: 1;
}
.mlzs-tour-band.is-playing .mlzs-tour-photo {
    opacity: 0;
}
.mlzs-tour-overlay,
.mlzs-tour-content,
.mlzs-tour-text,
.mlzs-tour-actions,
.mlzs-tour-play {
    display: none !important;
}

/* ---------- 9. Admission process + FAQ ---------- */
.mlzs-admission-section {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 85px 0 95px;
    background: #F4F8FC;
}
.mlzs-admission-section .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.mlzs-steps-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 70px;
}
.mlzs-step-card {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 250px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 30px 22px 24px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), box-shadow 0.45s ease, border-color 0.45s ease;
}
.mlzs-step-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.12);
}
.mlzs-step-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 18px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16);
}
.mlzs-step-icon {
    width: 62px;
    height: 62px;
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-gold));
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.28);
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.mlzs-step-card:hover .mlzs-step-icon {
    transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.1);
}
.mlzs-step-card h4 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mlzs-step-card p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}
.mlzs-step-connector {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    animation: mlzsConnectorNudge 1.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes mlzsConnectorNudge {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(0); opacity: 0.65; }
    50% { transform: translateX(6px); opacity: 1; }
}
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .mlzs-steps-grid { flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .mlzs-step-card { flex: 1 1 40%; max-width: none; }
    .mlzs-step-connector { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
    .mlzs-step-card { flex: 1 1 100%; }
}

/* FAQ accordion */
.mlzs-faq-wrap {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.mlzs-faq-heading {
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin-bottom: 26px;
}
.mlzs-faq-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}
.mlzs-faq-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: border-color 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.mlzs-faq-item.open {
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
}
.mlzs-faq-q {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 22px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}
.mlzs-faq-q:hover {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}
.mlzs-faq-q i {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.1);
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1), background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}
.mlzs-faq-item.open .mlzs-faq-q i {
    transform: rotate(135deg);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-gold));
    color: #fff;
}
.mlzs-faq-a {
    max-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: max-height 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.mlzs-faq-a p {
    padding: 0 22px 20px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ---------- 10. Gallery lightbox ---------- */
.mlzs-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 4000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 30px;
    background: rgba(2, 14, 26, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}
.mlzs-lightbox.open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}
.mlzs-lightbox img {
    max-width: min(1080px, 92vw);
    max-height: 84vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    image-rendering: auto;
    border-radius: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transform: scale(0.92);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}
.mlzs-lightbox.open img {
    transform: scale(1);
}
.mlzs-lightbox-caption {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 34px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}
.mlzs-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 22px;
    right: 26px;
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}
.mlzs-lightbox-close:hover {
    background: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

/* Standard gallery page */
.mlzs-gstd {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 40px 0 80px;
}

.mlzs-gstd-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.mlzs-gstd-filter {
    border: 1px solid #d5dee7;
    background: #fff;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.mlzs-gstd-filter.is-active {
    background: #0A3A60;
    color: #fff;
    border-color: #0A3A60;
}

.mlzs-gstd-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

.mlzs-gstd-item {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border: 0;
    background: #041526;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    height: 210px;
    position: relative;
    text-align: left;
}

.mlzs-gstd-item.is-hidden {
    display: none;
}

.mlzs-gstd-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.mlzs-gstd-item:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.mlzs-gstd-item span {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    padding: 12px 12px 10px;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), transparent);
}

.mlzs-gstd-empty {
    text-align: center;
    color: #64748b;
    padding: 30px;
}

.mlzs-lightbox--std[hidden] {
    display: none !important;
}

.mlzs-lightbox--std.open img {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.mlzs-lightbox-std-img {
    max-width: min(1100px, 86vw);
    max-height: 80vh;
    width: auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
    transition: opacity 0.18s ease;
}

.mlzs-lightbox-std-img.is-fade {
    opacity: 0.25;
}

.mlzs-lightbox-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.mlzs-lightbox-nav--prev { left: 18px; }
.mlzs-lightbox-nav--next { right: 18px; }

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mlzs-gstd-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .mlzs-gstd-item { height: 180px; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .mlzs-gstd-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 10px; }
    .mlzs-gstd-item { height: 150px; }
    .mlzs-lightbox-nav { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
    .mlzs-lightbox-nav--prev { left: 8px; }
    .mlzs-lightbox-nav--next { right: 8px; }
}

/* ---------- 11. Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .mlzs-sticker,
    .sec-divider--emblem .emblem-badge,
    .hero-slide.active .hero-video-bg,
    .hero-title span,
    .slider-dots .dot.active::after,
    .hero-scroll-wheel,
    .stats-organic-banner::after,
    .stat-card-icon,
    .navogen-circle-photo-wrap::after,
    .testimonial-stars i,
    .admission-cta-card,
    .cta-badge,
    .mlzs-tour-play,
    .mlzs-step-connector {
        animation: none !important;
    }
    .anim-reveal {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        filter: none;
        transition: none;
    }
    .hero-content > * {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: none;
        transition: none;
    }
}







/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM HOME LOADER
   ========================================================================== */
#mlzs-premium-loader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 20000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, #0c3d62 0%, #041526 48%, #062a45 100%);
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ---- website live theme background ---- */
.mlzs-ldr-live {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: transparent;
}
.mlzs-ldr-live canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}
.mlzs-ldr-shine {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20%;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 32%, rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.14) 50%, transparent 68%);
    animation: mlzsLdrShine 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mlzs-ldr-bubbles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.mlzs-ldr-stage {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 0 20px;
}

.mlzs-ldr-crest {
    position: relative;
    width: 108px;
    height: 108px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.mlzs-ldr-crest img {
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    object-fit: contain;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 16px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.35));
    animation: mlzsLdrLogoIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1) both;
}
.mlzs-ldr-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 14px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.26), transparent 70%);
    animation: mlzsLdrPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mlzs-ldr-ring {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    border-radius: 50%;
}
.mlzs-ldr-ring--outer {
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}
.mlzs-ldr-ring--gold {
    inset: 6px;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    border-top-color: #f59e0b;
    border-right-color: #00A8E8;
    animation: mlzsLdrSpin 1.4s linear infinite;
}

.mlzs-ldr-kicker {
    margin: 0 0 5px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Playfair Display', serif);
    font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 2.2vw, 1.35rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.07em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    animation: mlzsLdrFadeUp 0.7s ease 0.15s both;
}
.mlzs-ldr-city {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: #56CDFF;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    animation: mlzsLdrFadeUp 0.7s ease 0.28s both;
}
.mlzs-ldr-track {
    width: min(200px, 62vw);
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    overflow: hidden;
    animation: mlzsLdrFadeUp 0.7s ease 0.4s both;
}
.mlzs-ldr-bar {
    display: block;
    width: 0;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: inherit;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #56CDFF, #f59e0b);
    box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.55);
    transition: width 0.12s linear;
}
.mlzs-ldr-pct {
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    animation: mlzsLdrFadeUp 0.7s ease 0.5s both;
}

.mlzs-ldr-veil {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 50%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 6;
    background: #041526;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 1.05s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1), opacity 0.2s ease, visibility 0s linear 1.05s;
}
.mlzs-ldr-veil--left { left: 0; }
.mlzs-ldr-veil--right { right: 0; }

body {
    overflow-x: clip;
}
body.loading {
    overflow: hidden;
}
body.loading #mlzs-premium-loader .mlzs-ldr-veil {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}
body.loaded #mlzs-premium-loader .mlzs-ldr-stage {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.96);
    transition: opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}
body.loaded #mlzs-premium-loader .mlzs-ldr-live,
body.loaded #mlzs-premium-loader .mlzs-ldr-shine,
body.loaded #mlzs-premium-loader .mlzs-ldr-bubbles {
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}
body.loaded #mlzs-premium-loader .mlzs-ldr-veil {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transition: transform 1.05s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.18, 1), opacity 0.15s ease;
}
body.loaded #mlzs-premium-loader .mlzs-ldr-veil--left {
    transform: translateX(-101%);
}
body.loaded #mlzs-premium-loader .mlzs-ldr-veil--right {
    transform: translateX(101%);
}
body.loaded #mlzs-premium-loader {
    pointer-events: none;
    background: transparent;
}

@keyframes mlzsLdrShine {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-10%); opacity: 0.45; }
    50% { transform: translateX(10%); opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes mlzsLdrSpin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes mlzsLdrPulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(0.92); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes mlzsLdrLogoIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: scale(0.82); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
}
@keyframes mlzsLdrFadeUp {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .mlzs-ldr-crest { width: 96px; height: 96px; }
    .mlzs-ldr-crest img { width: 50px; height: 50px; }
    .mlzs-ldr-glow { inset: 12px; }
    .mlzs-ldr-kicker { letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .mlzs-ldr-shine,
    .mlzs-ldr-ring--gold,
    .mlzs-ldr-glow,
    .mlzs-ldr-crest img,
    .mlzs-ldr-kicker,
    .mlzs-ldr-city,
    .mlzs-ldr-track,
    .mlzs-ldr-pct {
        animation: none !important;
    }
    body.loaded #mlzs-premium-loader .mlzs-ldr-veil--left,
    body.loaded #mlzs-premium-loader .mlzs-ldr-veil--right {
        transition-duration: 0.2s;
    }
}





/* Compact nav links on medium laptops; keep menu centered and tools on the right */
@media (max-width: 1400px) and (min-width: 1201px) {
    .nav-container {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 0 18px;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .nav-part--left { display: none !important; }
    .nav-part--center,
    .nav-menu {
        grid-column: 2;
        justify-self: center;
        display: flex;
        position: static;
        width: auto;
        background: transparent;
        box-shadow: none;
        flex-direction: row;
        padding: 0;
    }
    .nav-part--right {
        grid-column: 3;
        justify-self: end;
        position: static;
        transform: none;
    }
    .nav-link {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        padding: 11px 10px;
    }
}




@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .nav-brand-title {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM WELCOME SECTION — compact
   ========================================================================== */
.mlzs-welcome-premium-section {
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0 0 80px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.mlzs-welcome-layout {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(200px, 320px) minmax(0, 1fr);
    gap: 12px 28px;
    align-items: center;
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.mlzs-mascot-stage {
    position: relative;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    isolation: isolate;
    min-height: 280px;
}

.mlzs-mascot-glow {
    position: absolute;
    width: 82%;
    height: 82%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.32) 0%, rgba(255, 184, 48, 0.14) 42%, transparent 72%);
    filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 0;
    animation: mlzsMascotGlow 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.mlzs-mascot-ring {
    position: absolute;
    width: 72%;
    height: 72%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.28);
    z-index: 0;
    animation: mlzsMascotSpin 18s linear infinite;
}

.mlzs-mascot-spark {
    position: absolute;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #FFD36A, #F5A623 70%);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.7);
    z-index: 2;
    animation: mlzsMascotSpark 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.mlzs-mascot-spark--1 { top: 14%; right: 18%; animation-delay: 0s; }
.mlzs-mascot-spark--2 { top: 38%; left: 10%; width: 7px; height: 7px; animation-delay: 0.7s; }
.mlzs-mascot-spark--3 { bottom: 22%; right: 12%; width: 8px; height: 8px; animation-delay: 1.3s; }

.mlzs-mascot-img {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    animation: none;
    filter: none;
}

@keyframes mlzsMascotFloat {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-12px); }
}
@keyframes mlzsMascotGlow {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 0.75; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1.08); }
}
@keyframes mlzsMascotSpin {
    to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}
@keyframes mlzsMascotSpark {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(0.7); opacity: 0.45; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.15); opacity: 1; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .mlzs-mascot-img,
    .mlzs-mascot-glow,
    .mlzs-mascot-ring,
    .mlzs-mascot-spark,
    .mlzs-kids-mascot-wrap img {
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

.mlzs-kids-mascot-wrap {
    width: 108px;
    height: 108px;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
}
.mlzs-kids-mascot-wrap img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 16px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.14));
    animation: mlzsMascotFloat 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.mlzs-welcome-box {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #ffffff 0%, #f7fbfe 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px 40px 26px;
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 1240px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow:
        0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) inset,
        0 18px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.07);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mlzs-welcome-box::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 42%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #00A8E8, #0A3A60, #00A8E8, transparent);
    border-radius: 0 0 3px 3px;
}

.mlzs-welcome-box::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 50% 0%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.06), transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.mlzs-welcome-box > * {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.mlzs-welcome-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    background: rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.28);
    color: #0A3A60;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.mlzs-welcome-badge i {
    color: #00A8E8;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.mlzs-welcome-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0A3A60;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
    text-transform: none;
}

.title-gold-gradient {
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, #00A8E8 0%, #0A3A60 55%, #007BB8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    display: inline;
}

.mlzs-welcome-tagline {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #00A8E8;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.mlzs-welcome-desc {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px auto;
}

.mlzs-welcome-highlights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.mlzs-welcome-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    text-align: left;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.04);
}

.mlzs-welcome-card.highlight {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #eef8fd 100%);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.08);
}

.mlzs-welcome-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.12);
}

.welcome-card-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-radius: 11px;
    background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.14), rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08));
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mlzs-welcome-card:hover .welcome-card-icon {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8 0%, #0A3A60 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.welcome-card-text {
    min-width: 0;
}

.mlzs-welcome-card h4 {
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.mlzs-welcome-card p {
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
}

.mlzs-welcome-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mlzs-btn-gold-pill {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8 0%, #0A3A60 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.3px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.28);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mlzs-btn-gold-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.4);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00B4F8 0%, #0D4775 100%);
}

.mlzs-btn-gold-pill .btn-circle-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
}

.mlzs-btn-gold-pill:hover .btn-circle-icon {
    transform: translateX(3px);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.mlzs-btn-outline-pill {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.18);
    color: #0A3A60 !important;
    padding: 10px 18px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.mlzs-btn-outline-pill:hover {
    border-color: #00A8E8;
    background: #F4F8FC;
    color: #00A8E8 !important;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .mlzs-welcome-premium-section {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .mlzs-mascot-stage {
        min-height: 0;
        margin: 0 auto;
        max-width: 200px;
    }
    .mlzs-mascot-img {
        max-width: 180px;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-highlights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-box {
        padding: 22px 18px 20px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-card {
        padding: 11px 12px;
    }
    .mlzs-kids-mascot-wrap {
        width: 88px;
        height: 88px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ULTRA PREMIUM 3D HERO WAVE DIVIDER
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-convex-wave-divider {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 12;
    margin-top: -65px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-convex-wave-divider svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 115px;
}

.hero-3d-wave-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 15;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.badge-inner-glow {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60 0%, #00A8E8 100%);
    border: 3px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.45), 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    animation: floatBadge 3s ease-in-out infinite;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.badge-inner-glow:hover {
    transform: scale(1.18);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #B45309 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

@keyframes floatBadge {
    0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
    50% { transform: translateY(-7px); }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .hero-convex-wave-divider {
        margin-top: -18px;
        z-index: 8;
    }
    .hero-convex-wave-divider svg {
        height: 56px;
    }
    .hero-3d-wave-badge {
        top: 12px;
    }
    .badge-inner-glow {
        width: 38px;
        height: 38px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        border-width: 2px;
    }
    .hero-slide.active .hero-video-bg {
        animation: none !important;
        transform: none !important;
        top: 0;
        left: 0;
        width: 100% !important;
        height: 100% !important;
        min-width: 100%;
        min-height: 100%;
        object-fit: cover;
        object-position: center center;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LATEST UPDATES TICKER PATTI (RIGHT BELOW HERO BANNER)
   ========================================================================== */
.latest-updates-patti-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 20;
    margin-top: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.latest-updates-patti {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60 0%, #0077CC 100%);
    border-radius: 50px;
    padding: 8px 16px 8px 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 35px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.22), 0 0 15px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 54px;
}

.updates-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #B45309 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 40px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    z-index: 2;
}

.animated-bell {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    animation: bellPulse 1.8s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes bellPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.25); color: #FFF; }
}

.updates-ticker-container {
    flex: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 18px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 4%, black 96%, transparent);
}

.updates-ticker-track {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 15px;
    width: max-content;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: marqueeNews 32s linear infinite;
    will-change: transform;
}

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

@keyframes marqueeNews {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.ticker-item {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.ticker-item strong {
    color: #56CDFF;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.news-bullet {
    color: #F59E0B;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.ticker-link {
    color: #F59E0B !important;
    text-decoration: underline;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-left: 4px;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.ticker-link:hover {
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.ticker-separator {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.updates-action-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    border-radius: 35px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.35s ease;
    z-index: 2;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.updates-action-btn:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0A3A60 !important;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .latest-updates-patti-wrapper {
        margin-top: 14px;
        margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .latest-updates-patti {
        border-radius: 40px;
        padding: 5px 8px 5px 5px;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        gap: 0;
        min-height: 44px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .updates-badge {
        width: 36px;
        height: 36px;
        padding: 0;
        gap: 0;
        justify-content: center;
        border-radius: 50%;
        flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .updates-badge span {
        display: none;
    }
    .animated-bell {
        font-size: 0.9rem;
        margin: 0;
    }
    .updates-action-btn {
        display: none;
    }
    .updates-ticker-container {
        flex: 1 1 auto;
        min-width: 0;
        margin: 0 8px 0 6px;
        overflow: hidden;
    }
    .updates-ticker-track {
        animation: marqueeNews 22s linear infinite;
    }
    .ticker-item {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        gap: 6px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   REFINED ULTRA PREMIUM SCHOOL HUB DASHBOARD (BRAND THEME)
   ========================================================================== */
.school-hub-section {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin: 0 0 80px 0;
}

.school-hub-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.hub-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    min-width: 0;
}

.hub-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 24px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.07);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    flex: 1;
}

.hub-card::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
    height: 4px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0A3A60 0%, #00A8E8 50%, #F59E0B 100%);
}

.hub-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.13);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.4);
}

.hub-card-header {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hub-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0A3A60 0%, #00A8E8 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    color: transparent;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.hub-title .title-dark,
.hub-title .title-cyan {
    color: inherit;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: inherit;
}

/* 1. CALENDAR WIDGET */
.calendar-card {
    background: #FAFCFF;
}

.calendar-widget {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 18px;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    padding: 16px 14px 14px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 0;
}

.calendar-widget::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
    right: -28px;
    bottom: -18px;
    background: url('../images/mlzs_logo.png') center / contain no-repeat;
    opacity: 0.07;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.cal-nav-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border-radius: 10px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cal-month-title {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    min-width: 140px;
    text-align: center;
}

.cal-nav-btn {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.cal-nav-btn:hover {
    background: #00A8E8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #00A8E8;
}

.cal-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    text-align: center;
    table-layout: fixed;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}

.cal-table th {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #475569;
    padding: 0 0 8px;
}

.cal-table td {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #334155;
    padding: 6px 2px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    height: 34px;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.cal-table td.other-month {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.cal-table td.event-day {
    background: #10B981;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.cal-table td.holiday-day {
    background: #F59E0B;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 6px;
}

.cal-table td.today-day {
    background: #00A8E8;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 900;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.4);
}

.cal-table td.today-day.holiday-day,
.cal-table td.today-day.event-day {
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.4);
}

.cal-table td[title] {
    cursor: help;
}

.hub-empty {
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.bday-stage {
    position: relative;
    flex: 1;
    min-height: 250px;
    z-index: 2;
}

.bday-slide {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, visibility 0.45s ease;
}

.bday-slide.is-active {
    position: relative;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    z-index: 3;
}

.bday-empty {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 36px 16px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.bday-empty i {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: block;
}

.bday-empty p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.bday-carousel-dots .dot {
    border: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.cal-legend {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px dashed #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #64748B;
    font-weight: 600;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cal-legend .legend-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.cal-legend .dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
}

.cal-legend .dot.event { background: #10B981; }
.cal-legend .dot.holiday { background: #F59E0B; }
.cal-legend .dot.today { background: #00A8E8; }

/* 2. UPCOMING EVENTS CARD — fixed height + inner vertical ticker */
.events-card {
    height: 420px;
    max-height: 420px;
    min-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.events-marquee {
    flex: 1 1 auto;
    height: 0;
    min-height: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent 100%);
}

.events-track {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    will-change: transform;
    backface-visibility: hidden;
}

.events-track.is-scrolling {
    animation-name: mlzsEventsScroll;
    animation-timing-function: linear;
    animation-iteration-count: infinite;
    animation-duration: var(--events-duration, 42s);
}

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

@keyframes mlzsEventsScroll {
    from { transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); }
    to { transform: translate3d(0, -50%, 0); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .events-track.is-scrolling {
        animation: none;
    }
}

.events-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-bottom: 12px;
}

.event-type-pill {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0077CC;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.12);
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    margin-right: 6px;
}

.event-type-pill.is-holiday {
    color: #B45309;
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16);
}

.event-meta-bits {
    color: #64748B;
}

.event-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
    transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.event-item:hover {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-color: #00A8E8;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.12);
}

.event-date-box {
    width: 48px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.event-date-box.gold {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B 0%, #D97706 100%);
}

.event-date-box.cyan {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8 0%, #0077CC 100%);
}

.event-date-box.navy {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60 0%, #051E33 100%);
}

.event-date-box .date-num {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1;
}

.event-date-box .date-month {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.event-info {
    flex: 1;
}

.event-name {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    line-height: 1.3;
}

.event-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0;
}

.event-meta i {
    color: #00A8E8;
}

.view-all-events-btn {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    padding: 10px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60 0%, #0077CC 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.2);
}

.view-all-events-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0077CC 0%, #00A8E8 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.35);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 3. TODAY'S BIRTHDAY WIDGET (ELEGANT SCHOOL ROYAL NAVY / CYAN GRADIENT) */
.birthday-card {
    background: transparent;
    padding: 0;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.birthday-card::before {
    display: none;
}

.birthday-widget-inner {
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 42%, #0077CC 78%, #00A8E8 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 20px 18px 16px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.25);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 360px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.birthday-widget-inner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    background: url('../images/mlzs_logo.png') center / contain no-repeat;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
    width: 190px;
    height: 190px;
    top: -10px;
    right: -24px;
    opacity: 0.13;
}

.bday-sparkle-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.bday-sparkle-bg img {
    position: absolute;
    width: 240px;
    max-width: none;
    height: auto;
    left: 50%;
    top: 48%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -42%);
    opacity: 0.16;
    filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.bday-top-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    align-self: flex-start;
}

.bday-content-grid {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    flex: 1;
}

.bday-text-side {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}

.bday-wish-title {
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-size: 2.35rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    line-height: 1.02;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.bday-student-name {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    color: #F59E0B;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}

.bday-student-class {
    display: inline-block;
    background: rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.4);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.bday-photo-side {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.bday-photo-frame {
    width: 152px;
    height: 186px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 4px solid #FFFFFF;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.bday-photo-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
}

.bday-message-quote {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    line-height: 1.45;
    font-style: italic;
    margin: 8px 0 0 0;
    padding-top: 8px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.bday-carousel-dots {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 6px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.bday-carousel-dots .dot {
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.bday-carousel-dots .dot.active {
    width: 20px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.bday-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    background: rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.55);
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 6;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    transition: opacity 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.bday-nav:hover { background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.9); }
.bday-prev { left: 8px; }
.bday-next { right: 8px; }
.birthday-widget-inner:hover .bday-nav {
    opacity: 1;
    pointer-events: auto;
}
@media (hover: none) {
    .bday-nav {
        opacity: 1;
        pointer-events: auto;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .school-hub-section {
        margin-bottom: 50px;
    }
    .school-hub-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 22px;
    }
    .events-card {
        height: 380px;
        max-height: 380px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLOATING LIVE CHAT WIDGET
   ========================================================================== */
.floating-chat-wrapper {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 25px;
    right: 25px;
    z-index: 9999;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.floating-chat-trigger {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    padding: 0;
    background: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    border: none;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.floating-chat-trigger:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
    background: #20BD5A;
}

.chat-btn-text {
    display: none;
}

.floating-chat-trigger i {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

.floating-chat-trigger .icon-close {
    display: none;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.floating-chat-wrapper.chat-active .floating-chat-trigger .icon-chat {
    display: none;
}

.floating-chat-wrapper.chat-active .floating-chat-trigger .icon-close {
    display: block;
}

.chat-unread-count,
.chat-badge-pulse {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Chat Popup Window */
.chat-popup-box {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 75px;
    right: 0;
    width: 350px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.25);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.2);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.95);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.floating-chat-wrapper.chat-active .chat-popup-box {
    display: flex;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
}

.chat-box-header {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60 0%, #0077CC 100%);
    padding: 16px 18px;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.chat-avatar {
    position: relative;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 4px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.chat-avatar img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.chat-avatar .online-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2px;
    right: 2px;
    width: 11px;
    height: 11px;
    background: #22C55E;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid #FFFFFF;
}

.chat-header-info h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
}

.chat-header-info p {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #56CDFF;
    margin: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.chat-header-info p i {
    font-size: 0.45rem;
    color: #22C55E;
}

.chat-close-x {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 16px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: none;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: background 0.2s ease;
}

.chat-close-x:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.chat-box-body {
    padding: 16px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    max-height: 320px;
    overflow-y: auto;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

.chat-timestamp {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    color: #94A3B8;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.chat-msg .msg-bubble {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 16px 16px 16px 4px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #334155;
    line-height: 1.45;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.chat-quick-options {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.quick-chip {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
    color: #0A3A60;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.quick-chip:hover {
    background: #00A8E8;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #00A8E8;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.3);
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

.quick-chip.wa-chip {
    border-color: #25D366;
    color: #128C7E;
}

.quick-chip.wa-chip:hover {
    background: #25D366;
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    border-color: #25D366;
}

.chat-box-footer {
    padding: 10px 14px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.chat-box-footer form {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.chat-box-footer input {
    flex: 1;
    border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    outline: none;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.chat-box-footer input:focus {
    border-color: #00A8E8;
}

.chat-send-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: none;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8 0%, #0A3A60 100%);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.chat-send-btn:hover {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
    .chat-popup-box {
        width: 300px;
        right: -10px;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US — compact single-line marquee
   ========================================================================== */
.achievements-modern-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 50%, #0B4F80 100%);
    padding: 28px 0 24px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.achievements-modern-section::before {
    display: none;
}

.why-choose-head {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.why-choose-eyebrow {
    display: block;
    color: #56CDFF;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.why-choose-head h2 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.modern-marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    overflow: hidden;
    user-select: none;
    position: relative;
    padding: 4px 0;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 5%, black 95%, transparent);
}

.modern-marquee-content {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
    animation: scrollLeft 32s linear infinite;
}

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

@keyframes scrollLeft {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-100%); }
}

@keyframes scrollRight {
    from { transform: translateX(-100%); }
    to { transform: translateX(0); }
}

.modern-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    min-width: 210px;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: background 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    cursor: default;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    backdrop-filter: none;
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
}

.modern-card::before {
    display: none;
}

.modern-card:hover {
    transform: none;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.45);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.modern-card:hover::before {
    display: none;
}

.modern-card .icon-box {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 9px;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.9);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: background 0.25s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border: none;
}

.modern-card:hover .icon-box {
    transform: none;
    background: #56CDFF;
    box-shadow: none;
}

.modern-card .card-text h4 {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 2px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.modern-card .card-text p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.modern-card.highlight {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.modern-card.highlight::before {
    display: none;
}

.modern-card.highlight:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    border-color: rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.45);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.modern-card.highlight .icon-box {
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.9);
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.modern-card.highlight:hover .icon-box {
    background: #56CDFF;
    box-shadow: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .modern-marquee-content {
        animation: none;
    }
}


/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT STORY — unique MLZS constellation carve
   ========================================================================== */
.mlzs-inner-page {
    background: #ffffff;
}

.mlzs-story {
    position: relative;
    isolation: isolate;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, #E8F4FC 0%, #F3FAFF 42%, #DCEEF8 100%);
    padding: 0 0 48px;
}

.mlzs-story-sky {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.about-flake {
    position: absolute;
    width: 190px;
    height: auto;
    max-width: none;
    opacity: 0.28;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.about-flake--l1 {
    left: 1%;
    top: 6%;
    width: 220px;
}

.about-flake--l2 {
    left: 4%;
    bottom: 8%;
    width: 130px;
    opacity: 0.2;
    transform: rotate(18deg);
}

.about-flake--r1 {
    right: 1%;
    top: 10%;
    width: 210px;
    transform: rotate(-14deg);
}

.about-flake--r2 {
    right: 4%;
    bottom: 6%;
    width: 140px;
    opacity: 0.2;
    transform: rotate(24deg);
}

.about-side-art {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.about-flake--bl {
    left: 2%;
    top: 18%;
    width: 160px;
    opacity: 0.16;
}

.about-flake--br {
    right: 2%;
    bottom: 12%;
    width: 170px;
    opacity: 0.16;
    transform: rotate(-20deg);
}

.mlzs-constellation {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.mlzs-story-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 46%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(7rem, 18vw, 14rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.055);
    white-space: nowrap;
    user-select: none;
}

.mlzs-story-sheet {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    margin: 36px auto 0;
    max-width: 1120px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
    clip-path: polygon(
        3% 0,
        97% 0,
        100% 8%,
        100% 86%,
        92% 100%,
        8% 100%,
        0 86%,
        0 8%
    );
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    padding: 56px 28px 64px;
}

.mlzs-story-ornament {
    position: absolute;
    width: 88px;
    height: 88px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.28);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mlzs-story-ornament--l {
    top: 18px;
    left: 18px;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: none;
}

.mlzs-story-ornament--r {
    bottom: 28px;
    right: 18px;
    border-left: none;
    border-top: none;
}

.mlzs-story-copy {
    max-width: 820px;
    text-align: center;
}

.mlzs-story-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.1);
    color: var(--primary-color);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mlzs-story-chip i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.mlzs-story-copy h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-color);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.mlzs-story-copy h2 span {
    color: var(--accent-gold-dark);
}

.mlzs-story-starline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin: 0 auto 26px;
}

.mlzs-story-starline span {
    width: 52px;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--accent-gold));
}

.mlzs-story-starline span:last-child {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-gold), transparent);
}

.mlzs-story-starline i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.mlzs-story-copy p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.9;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.mlzs-page-banner {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 280px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.mlzs-page-banner-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.mlzs-page-banner-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.72) 0%, rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.78) 100%);
}

.mlzs-page-banner-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 72px 24px 56px;
}

.mlzs-page-banner h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.1rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.mlzs-breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.mlzs-breadcrumb a {
    color: #56CDFF;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.mlzs-breadcrumb a:hover {
    color: #fff;
}

.mlzs-about-body {
    position: relative;
    padding: 28px 0 72px;
    background: #ffffff;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.mlzs-discipline {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 36px 36px 28px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
}

.mlzs-discipline h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
}

.mlzs-discipline-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px 40px;
}

.mlzs-discipline-grid ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.mlzs-discipline-grid li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 12px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e6eef5;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.mlzs-discipline-grid li:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.mlzs-discipline-grid i {
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    margin-top: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mlzs-mv-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
}

.mlzs-mv-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 32px 28px;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
}

.mlzs-mv-icon {
    width: 56px;
    height: 56px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-color), var(--accent-gold));
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.mlzs-mv-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

.mlzs-mv-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    line-height: 1.75;
    font-size: 0.98rem;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .mlzs-discipline-grid,
    .mlzs-mv-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .mlzs-discipline {
        padding: 24px 18px 16px;
    }
    .mlzs-page-banner {
        min-height: 220px;
    }
    .mlzs-story-sheet {
        margin: 20px 12px 0;
        padding: 36px 16px 44px;
        clip-path: polygon(4% 0, 96% 0, 100% 6%, 100% 90%, 90% 100%, 10% 100%, 0 90%, 0 6%);
    }
    .mlzs-story-ornament { display: none; }
    .about-flake--l1,
    .about-flake--r1 { width: 120px; opacity: 0.18; }
    .about-flake--l2,
    .about-flake--r2,
    .about-flake--bl,
    .about-flake--br { width: 88px; opacity: 0.12; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE — Blue Star Royal
   ========================================================================== */
.pm-body {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E8F4FC 0%, #F4F9FD 48%, #ffffff 100%);
    padding: 48px 0 80px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pm-body::before {
    content: 'MLZS';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 42%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 16vw, 12rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.045);
    pointer-events: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.pm-side-art {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pm-flake {
    position: absolute;
    width: 180px;
    height: auto;
    max-width: none;
    opacity: 0.16;
}

.pm-flake--l1 {
    left: 1.5%;
    top: 8%;
    width: 210px;
}

.pm-flake--l2 {
    left: 4%;
    bottom: 10%;
    width: 140px;
    opacity: 0.1;
}

.pm-flake--r1 {
    right: 1.5%;
    top: 12%;
    width: 200px;
}

.pm-flake--r2 {
    right: 5%;
    bottom: 8%;
    width: 150px;
    opacity: 0.11;
}

.pm-panel {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 340px 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
    align-items: start;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 40px 40px 44px;
    box-shadow: 0 22px 48px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
}

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

.pm-photo-frame {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
    padding: 7px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #00A8E8, #0A3A60);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.18);
}

.pm-photo-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 14%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #fff;
}

.pm-aside h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.pm-role {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #00A8E8;
}

.pm-school {
    margin: 10px 0 0;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: #64748B;
}

.pm-message {
    padding-top: 8px;
}

.pm-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.1);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.pm-chip i {
    color: #00A8E8;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.pm-message h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.pm-starline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.pm-starline span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    width: 42px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, transparent);
}

.pm-starline span:last-child {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #0A3A60);
}

.pm-starline i {
    color: #00A8E8;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
}

.pm-message blockquote {
    margin: 0;
}

.pm-message blockquote p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #4B5563;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.pm-signoff {
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding-top: 18px;
    border-top: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
}

.pm-sign-name {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.pm-sign-role {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #00A8E8;
}

.pm-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 22px;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #0A3A60;
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.pm-link:hover {
    background: #00A8E8;
    color: #ffffff;
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .pm-flake--l1,
    .pm-flake--r1 { width: 130px; opacity: 0.1; }
    .pm-flake--l2,
    .pm-flake--r2 { width: 90px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pm-panel {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 28px 20px 32px;
        gap: 24px;
    }
    .pm-photo-frame {
        max-width: 240px;
    }
    .pm-flake { opacity: 0.08; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CHAIRMAN MESSAGE — Gold & Navy leadership desk
   ========================================================================== */
.pm-body--chair {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F4EFE4 0%, #F7F4EE 42%, #ffffff 100%);
}

.pm-body--chair::before {
    color: rgba(139, 105, 20, 0.055);
}

.pm-panel--chair {
    border-color: rgba(184, 148, 58, 0.28);
    box-shadow:
        0 22px 48px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12) inset;
}

.pm-photo-frame--chair {
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #E8C547 0%, #8B6914 42%, #0A3A60 100%);
    padding: 8px;
}

.pm-photo-frame--chair img {
    object-position: center 12%;
    background: #1a1208;
}

.pm-body--chair .pm-role {
    color: #8B6914;
}

.pm-body--chair .pm-chip {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.pm-body--chair .pm-chip i,
.pm-body--chair .pm-starline i {
    color: #C9A227;
}

.cm-philosophy {
    margin: 18px auto 0;
    max-width: 220px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0A3A60, #082c4a);
    color: #F5E6B8;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    line-height: 1.45;
}

.cm-pullquote {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 0 28px !important;
    padding: 22px 24px 20px 52px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.04));
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 148, 58, 0.22);
}

.cm-pullquote > i {
    position: absolute;
    left: 18px;
    top: 20px;
    color: #C9A227;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.cm-pullquote p {
    margin: 0 !important;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.08rem !important;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.7 !important;
    color: #0A3A60 !important;
}

.cm-values {
    margin-top: 8px;
    padding: 20px 22px 18px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background: #F8F5EE;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 148, 58, 0.18);
}

.cm-values h4 {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.cm-values ul {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.cm-values li {
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.cm-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.pm-link--ghost {
    background: transparent;
    color: #0A3A60;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.18);
}

.pm-link--ghost:hover {
    background: #0A3A60;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.pm-btn:hover {
    background: #e07848;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 30px rgba(239, 141, 90, 0.35);
}

.pm-visual {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 480px;
}

.pm-ring {
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 46%;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    border-radius: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pm-ring--1 { width: 300px; height: 300px; }
.pm-ring--2 { width: 380px; height: 380px; opacity: 0.8; }
.pm-ring--3 { width: 460px; height: 460px; opacity: 0.55; }

.pm-portrait {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: min(280px, 70%);
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.pm-portrait img {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: none;
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center 12%;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 22px;
    border: 6px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(92, 36, 10, 0.28);
    background: #fff;
}

.pm-portrait figcaption {
    margin-top: 16px;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.pm-portrait strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.pm-portrait span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 2px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.16em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.pm-full {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF8F3 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    padding: 70px 0 90px;
}

.pm-quote-card {
    position: relative;
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239, 141, 90, 0.18);
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 52px 48px 40px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
}

.pm-quote-mark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 28px;
    left: 36px;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: #EF8D5A;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.pm-quote-card blockquote {
    margin: 0;
}

.pm-quote-card p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #4B5563;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.pm-quote-sign {
    margin-top: 28px;
    padding-top: 20px;
    border-top: 1px solid #F3E6DC;
}

.pm-quote-name {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.pm-quote-role {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #EF8D5A;
    font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pm-hero {
        min-height: 0;
    }
    .pm-hero-blob {
        height: 52%;
        top: auto;
        bottom: 0;
    }
    .pm-hero-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        width: calc(100% - 36px);
        min-height: 0;
        padding: 36px 0 0;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .pm-copy {
        max-width: none;
        order: 1;
        padding-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .pm-visual {
        order: 2;
        min-height: 460px;
        padding-bottom: 36px;
    }
    .pm-ring--3 { width: 340px; height: 340px; }
    .pm-ring--2 { width: 280px; height: 280px; }
    .pm-ring--1 { width: 220px; height: 220px; }
    .pm-quote-card {
        padding: 40px 22px 28px;
        border-radius: 22px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   INNER PAGES — generic submenu content
   ========================================================================== */
.mlzs-inner-body {
    padding: 48px 0 80px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f3f9fd 0%, #ffffff 55%);
}

.mlzs-inner-card {
    max-width: 880px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 40px 42px 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
}

.mlzs-inner-card h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.mlzs-inner-card p {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0 0 16px;
}

.mlzs-inner-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 12px 0 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.mlzs-inner-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 8px 0;
    color: #1e3a5f;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

.mlzs-inner-list li i {
    color: #0284c7;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mlzs-inner-card {
        padding: 28px 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SHARED CARVE HERO — same banner as CBSE Disclosure
   ========================================================================== */
.cbse-page {
    background-color: #f8fafc;
    min-height: 60vh;
    padding-bottom: 80px;
    overflow: visible;
}

.cbse-hero {
    position: relative;
    padding: 36px 0 44px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #003366 0%, #08345f 48%, #0c4a6e 100%);
    color: white;
    text-align: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 0 0 32px 32px;
    margin-bottom: -32px;
    z-index: 1;
    isolation: isolate;
}

.cbse-hero--live {
    padding: 36px 0 44px;
}

.cbse-hero-live {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cbse-hero-live canvas {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.cbse-hero-shine {
    position: absolute;
    inset: -20%;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    background: linear-gradient(115deg, transparent 32%, rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.14) 50%, transparent 68%);
    animation: cbseHeroSweep 7s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cbse-hero-bubbles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cbse-hero-bubbles .bubble {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -18%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 32% 28%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7), rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.14) 40%, rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08) 72%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    box-shadow: inset 6px 4px 10px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    animation: bubbleFloat linear infinite;
}

.cbse-hero-bubbles .bubble::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 16%;
    left: 22%;
    width: 28%;
    height: 18%;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}

.cbse-hero-bubbles .b1 { left: 8%; width: 14px; height: 14px; animation-duration: 10s; }
.cbse-hero-bubbles .b2 { left: 18%; width: 28px; height: 28px; animation-duration: 14s; animation-delay: -3s; }
.cbse-hero-bubbles .b3 { left: 30%; width: 10px; height: 10px; animation-duration: 8s; animation-delay: -5s; }
.cbse-hero-bubbles .b4 { left: 48%; width: 22px; height: 22px; animation-duration: 12s; animation-delay: -2s; }
.cbse-hero-bubbles .b5 { left: 62%; width: 16px; height: 16px; animation-duration: 9s; animation-delay: -4s; }
.cbse-hero-bubbles .b6 { left: 74%; width: 32px; height: 32px; animation-duration: 15s; animation-delay: -1s; }
.cbse-hero-bubbles .b7 { left: 86%; width: 12px; height: 12px; animation-duration: 7s; animation-delay: -6s; }
.cbse-hero-bubbles .b8 { left: 40%; width: 8px; height: 8px; animation-duration: 6s; animation-delay: -2.5s; }

.cbse-hero--live::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 18%;
    right: 18%;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 2px;
    border-radius: 99px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #00A8E8, #a8d134, #56CDFF, transparent);
    opacity: 0.8;
    z-index: 2;
}

.cbse-hero::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.15), transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(168, 209, 52, 0.1), transparent 50%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.cbse-hero-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
}

.cbse-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 15px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    color: #a8d134;
    animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease;
}

.cbse-hero--live .cbse-badge {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(168, 209, 52, 0.28), 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
    animation: fadeInDown 0.8s ease, cbseBadgeGlow 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.cbse-title {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3.2vw, 2.65rem);
    letter-spacing: -0.5px;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff, #a8d134, #0ea5e9, #ffffff);
    background-size: 200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    animation: shine 5s linear infinite;
}

.cbse-subtitle {
    max-width: 740px;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
}

.cbse-hero-crumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    -webkit-text-fill-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.cbse-hero-crumb a {
    color: #56CDFF;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #56CDFF;
}

.cbse-hero-crumb a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: #ffffff;
}

@keyframes shine {
    to { background-position: 200% center; }
}

@keyframes fadeInDown {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(-30px); }
    to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

.floating-shape {
    position: absolute;
    z-index: 1;
    opacity: 0.15;
    pointer-events: none;
    filter: blur(40px);
}

.shape-1 {
    top: -20%;
    left: -10%;
    width: 400px;
    height: 400px;
    background: #0ea5e9;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float-ultra 20s infinite alternate;
}

.shape-2 {
    bottom: -20%;
    right: -10%;
    width: 500px;
    height: 500px;
    background: #a8d134;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float-ultra 25s infinite alternate-reverse;
}

.shape-3 {
    top: 30%;
    left: 42%;
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    background: #56CDFF;
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: float-ultra 14s infinite alternate;
    opacity: 0.22;
}

@keyframes float-ultra {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
    33% { transform: translate(100px, 50px) scale(1.1); }
    66% { transform: translate(-50px, 100px) scale(0.9); }
    100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
}

@keyframes cbseHeroSweep {
    0% { transform: translateX(-28%) rotate(8deg); opacity: 0.2; }
    50% { transform: translateX(18%) rotate(8deg); opacity: 0.85; }
    100% { transform: translateX(42%) rotate(8deg); opacity: 0.2; }
}

@keyframes cbseBadgeGlow {
    0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28), 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16); }
    50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(86, 205, 255, 0.5), 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.38); }
}

@keyframes bubbleFloat {
    0% { transform: translate3d(0, 12px, 0) scale(1); opacity: 0; }
    10% { opacity: 0.85; }
    100% { transform: translate3d(-8px, -170px, 0) scale(0.94); opacity: 0; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .cbse-hero-shine,
    .cbse-hero--live .cbse-badge,
    .cbse-title,
    .floating-shape,
    .cbse-hero-bubbles .bubble {
        animation: none !important;
    }
    .cbse-hero-live canvas { display: none; }
}

.page-carve-body {
    padding-top: 72px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
}

.gallery-page-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 180px;
    gap: 14px;
}

.gallery-page-grid .gallery-item {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 16px;
    height: 180px;
    min-height: 180px;
}

.gallery-page-grid .gallery-item.tall {
    grid-row: span 2;
    height: 374px;
    min-height: 374px;
}

.gallery-page-grid .gallery-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.enquiry-page-form {
    margin-top: 8px;
    text-align: left;
}

.pp-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 22px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
}

.pp-quote {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 36px 40px 32px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pp-quote i {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    color: #56CDFF;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pp-quote p {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: #fff;
}

.pp-quote cite {
    color: #a8d134;
    font-style: normal;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

.pp-person {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px 26px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
}

.pp-person-avatar {
    width: 72px;
    height: 72px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60, #00A8E8);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.pp-person h3 {
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.pp-person p,
.pp-person span {
    margin: 0;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pp-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

.pp-stat {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 20px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.05);
}

.pp-stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.pp-stat span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
}

.pp-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px 40px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
}

.pp-card h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.pp-card p {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
}

.our-school-page .pp-stat strong {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.15rem);
}
.our-school-page .pp-stat span {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    margin-top: 6px;
}
.our-school-page .pp-card h2 {
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.05rem);
}
.our-school-page .pp-card p {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.our-school-page .pp-mini h3 {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
}
.our-school-page .pp-mini p {
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}

.pp-uniform-split {
    text-align: center;
    scroll-margin-top: 90px;
}

.pp-uniform-split + .pp-uniform-split {
    margin-top: 48px;
    padding-top: 36px;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5eef5;
}

.pp-uniform-split h2 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.pp-uniform-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(360px, 1.15fr) 0.85fr;
    gap: 28px 36px;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: left;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.pp-uniform-copy p {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}

.pp-uniform-copy .mlzs-inner-list {
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.pp-uniform-copy .mlzs-inner-list li {
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
    padding: 12px 0;
}

.pp-uniform-copy .mlzs-inner-list li i {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
}

.pp-figure {
    margin: 0;
    max-width: 520px;
    width: 100%;
    cursor: zoom-in;
}

.pp-figure-frame {
    position: relative;
    padding: 14px;
    border-radius: 18px;
    background:
        linear-gradient(#fff, #fff) padding-box,
        linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8, #0A3A60 55%, #a8d134) border-box;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.12);
}

.pp-figure-frame::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    inset: 8px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.18);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pp-figure-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 18px;
    height: 18px;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pp-figure-corner--tl { top: 6px; left: 6px; border-top: 3px solid #0A3A60; border-left: 3px solid #0A3A60; }
.pp-figure-corner--tr { top: 6px; right: 6px; border-top: 3px solid #00A8E8; border-right: 3px solid #00A8E8; }
.pp-figure-corner--bl { bottom: 6px; left: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #00A8E8; border-left: 3px solid #00A8E8; }
.pp-figure-corner--br { bottom: 6px; right: 6px; border-bottom: 3px solid #0A3A60; border-right: 3px solid #0A3A60; }

.pp-figure-mat {
    position: relative;
    background: #f3f7fb;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.pp-figure img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    height: auto;
    margin: 0 auto;
    border-radius: 6px;
    image-rendering: auto;
    image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
    -ms-interpolation-mode: bicubic;
    transform: translateZ(0);
}

.pp-figure-zoom {
    position: absolute;
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.88);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.25);
}

.pp-figure figcaption {
    margin-top: 12px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.pp-cards {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.pp-mini {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px 20px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.pp-mini:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.12);
}

.pp-mini-icon {
    width: 46px;
    height: 46px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f2fe, #bae6fd);
    color: #0369a1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.pp-mini h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.pp-mini p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.pp-mini a {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    color: #0284c7;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pp-steps {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}

.pp-step {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px 18px;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    text-align: center;
}

.pp-step span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #0A3A60;
    color: #a8d134;
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.pp-step h3 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1rem;
}

.pp-step p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.pp-table-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 28px;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    overflow-x: auto;
}

.pp-table-wrap h2 {
    text-align: center;
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
}

.pp-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}

.pp-table th,
.pp-table td {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}

.pp-table th {
    background: #0A3A60;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pp-table tr:last-child td {
    border-bottom: none;
}

.pp-feed {
    margin-top: 8px;
}

.pp-contact {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
}

.pp-contact-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 24px;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
}

.pp-contact-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.pp-contact-card p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #475569;
}

.pp-contact-card a {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 10px;
    color: #0284c7;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pp-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8E8 0%, #0A3A60 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 36px 32px;
    text-align: center;
}

.pp-cta h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.45rem;
}

.pp-cta p {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
}

.pp-cta .btn-primary {
    background: #fff;
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.pp-enquiry-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr;
    gap: 20px;
    align-items: start;
}

.pp-enquiry-aside {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.cbse-page .mlzs-story {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.cbse-page:has(.pm-body) .cbse-hero {
    z-index: 12;
}

.cbse-page .pm-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding-top: 72px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .pp-stats,
    .pp-cards,
    .pp-steps,
    .pp-contact,
    .pp-enquiry-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
    .pp-uniform-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 22px;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .pp-figure {
        margin: 0 auto;
    }
    .pp-uniform-copy .mlzs-inner-list {
        text-align: left;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .cbse-hero {
        padding: 26px 0 32px;
        border-radius: 0 0 24px 24px;
        margin-bottom: -24px;
    }
    .cbse-hero--live {
        padding: 26px 0 32px;
    }
    .page-carve-body {
        padding-top: 54px;
    }
    .gallery-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-auto-rows: 150px;
    }
    .gallery-page-grid .gallery-item.tall {
        grid-row: span 1;
        min-height: 150px;
        height: 150px;
    }
    .pp-stats,
    .pp-cards,
    .pp-steps,
    .pp-contact,
    .pp-enquiry-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .pp-card {
        padding: 22px 16px 20px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        max-width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .pp-enquiry-grid,
    .enquiry-page-form,
    .form-grid {
        min-width: 0;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .form-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    }
    .form-group,
    .form-group.full-width {
        grid-column: 1 / -1 !important;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .form-control {
        max-width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .admission-open-page {
        overflow-x: hidden;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .admission-open-page .container {
        padding-left: 12px;
        padding-right: 12px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .admission-open-page .pp-card h2 {
        font-size: 1.22rem;
        padding: 0 4px;
    }
    .admission-open-page .pp-card p {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
        line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .admission-open-page .tc-status-track {
        padding: 22px 14px 18px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        max-width: 100%;
        min-width: 0;
    }
    .admission-open-page .tc-status-copy h3 {
        font-size: 1.28rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .brand-center-strip { padding: 12px 0; }
    .brand-affil-left {
        font-size: 0.64rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.01em;
        padding: 6px 12px 6px 10px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .brand-title {
        font-size: 1.32rem;
        white-space: normal;
    }
    .brand-logo-img,
    .cbse-header-logo,
    .brand-side--left .brand-logo-img {
        height: 70px;
        max-width: 78px;
    }
    .nav-erp-btn {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
        padding: 7px 12px;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .brand-center-container {
        padding-left: 12px;
        padding-right: 12px;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .brand-affil-left {
        font-size: 0.6rem;
        gap: 6px;
        padding: 6px 10px 6px 8px;
        white-space: normal;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.25;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .brand-center-group { gap: 8px; }
    .brand-logo-img,
    .cbse-header-logo,
    .brand-side--left .brand-logo-img {
        height: 62px;
        max-width: 70px;
    }
    .brand-title {
        font-size: 1.18rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    }
    .sub-location {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    }
    .hero-title {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        white-space: normal;
        overflow: visible;
        text-overflow: unset;
        margin: 0;
        line-height: 1.25;
        text-transform: uppercase;
    }
    .hero-description { display: none !important; }
    .brand-erp-btn {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
        padding: 7px 14px;
        letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    }
    .top-admission-badge {
        font-size: 0.55rem;
        padding: 4px 8px;
        letter-spacing: 0.15px;
    }
    .top-social-links a,
    .top-contact-info a {
        width: 24px;
        height: 24px;
    }
    .top-social-links a { font-size: 0.7rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOBILE: compact all content below Latest Updates
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .navogen-watermark-left,
    .navogen-watermark-right,
    .mlzs-sticker,
    .mlzs-book-bg {
        display: none !important;
    }

    .navogen-section-wrapper {
        padding: 18px 0 8px;
    }
    .section-padding {
        padding: 36px 0;
    }
    .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .section-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        padding-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .section-subtitle {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
        letter-spacing: 1.5px;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .navogen-dual-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
        line-height: 1.25;
    }
    .container {
        padding-left: 14px;
        padding-right: 14px;
    }

    .mlzs-welcome-premium-section {
        margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .mlzs-mascot-stage {
        max-width: 150px;
        min-height: 0;
    }
    .mlzs-mascot-img {
        max-width: 140px;
    }
    .mlzs-kids-mascot-wrap {
        width: 72px;
        height: 72px;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-box {
        padding: 16px 14px 16px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-badge {
        font-size: 0.62rem;
        padding: 4px 10px;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-title {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-tagline {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        margin-bottom: 8px;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-desc {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-highlights-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-card {
        padding: 8px 10px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .welcome-card-icon {
        width: 34px;
        height: 34px;
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .welcome-card-text h4 {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        margin: 0 0 2px;
    }
    .welcome-card-text p {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }
    .mlzs-welcome-actions {
        gap: 8px;
        margin-top: 12px;
    }
    .mlzs-btn-gold-pill,
    .mlzs-btn-outline-pill {
        padding: 7px 14px;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .school-hub-section {
        margin: 0 0 24px;
    }
    .school-hub-grid {
        gap: 14px;
    }
    .hub-card {
        padding: 14px 12px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .hub-card-header {
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .hub-title {
        font-size: 1.12rem;
    }
    .calendar-widget {
        padding: 10px 8px;
        border-radius: 12px;
    }
    .cal-month-title {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
    }
    .cal-table th,
    .cal-table td {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
        padding: 4px 2px;
    }

    .navogen-organic-card {
        padding: 16px 12px 14px;
        border-radius: 22px 12px 22px 12px;
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .navogen-services-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px 8px;
    }
    .navogen-service-icon {
        width: 48px;
        height: 48px;
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
    .navogen-service-item h3,
    .navogen-service-item p {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }

    .mlzs-about-media {
        max-width: 260px;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .mlzs-about-eyebrow {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }
    .mlzs-about-lead,
    .mlzs-about-quote {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
        line-height: 1.5;
    }

    .counter-stats-section {
        padding: 8px 0 28px;
    }
    .stats-organic-banner {
        padding: 16px 10px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        gap: 8px;
    }
    .counter-stat-number {
        font-size: 1.55rem;
    }
    .counter-stat-label {
        font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .mlzs-offer-section {
        padding: 28px 0;
    }
    .offer-section-header h2,
    .offer-card-box h2,
    .offer-card-box h3 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    .offer-card-box {
        padding: 44px 18px 28px 18px;
    }
    .offer-card-box p {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
    }
    .btn-offer-dark-pill {
        padding: 10px 24px;
        font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .litera-nova-section,
    .academic-programs-section,
    .campus-gallery-section,
    .achievements-modern-section,
    .mlzs-news-section,
    .mlzs-admission-section {
        padding: 28px 0 32px;
    }
    .litera-nova-title {
        font-size: 1.35rem;
        margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .litera-nova-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .litera-nova-card {
        padding: 16px 14px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
    .litera-nova-card h3 {
        font-size: 1rem;
        margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .litera-nova-card p {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
    }

    .academic-programs-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .academic-card {
        padding: 16px 10px;
    }
    .academic-card-icon {
        width: 44px;
        height: 44px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
        margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .academic-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .academic-card p,
    .academic-card .grade-range {
        font-size: 0.7rem;
    }

    .campus-gallery-section .section-header,
    .achievements-modern-section .section-header {
        margin-bottom: 16px;
    }

    .leadership-grid-modern {
        padding: 16px 12px;
        gap: 16px;
        border-radius: 16px;
    }
    .navogen-circle-photo-wrap {
        width: 200px;
        height: 200px;
        margin: 0 auto 8px;
    }

    .mlzs-news-grid {
        gap: 12px;
        max-width: 100%;
    }
    .mlzs-news-card {
        padding: 14px;
        border-radius: 14px;
    }
    .mlzs-news-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .mlzs-news-card p {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
    }

    .mlzs-tour-band {
        min-height: 220px;
    }

    .mlzs-steps-grid {
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .mlzs-step-card {
        padding: 14px 12px;
        flex: 1 1 100%;
    }
    .mlzs-step-num {
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }
    .mlzs-step-card h3 {
        font-size: 0.92rem;
    }
    .mlzs-step-card p {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
    }

    .mlzs-faq-heading {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
        margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .mlzs-faq-q {
        font-size: 0.82rem;
        padding: 12px 14px;
    }
    .mlzs-faq-a p {
        font-size: 0.76rem;
        line-height: 1.45;
    }

    .admission-cta-section {
        padding: 24px 0 32px;
    }
    .admission-cta-card {
        padding: 20px 16px;
        border-radius: 16px;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .admission-cta-card h2 {
        font-size: 1.25rem;
    }
    .admission-cta-card p {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }
    .cta-actions .btn,
    .btn-navogen-pill {
        padding: 8px 16px;
        font-size: 0.72rem;
    }

    .highlights-grid,
    .quick-cards-grid {
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .quick-card {
        padding: 14px 12px;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .quick-card-icon {
        width: 40px;
        height: 40px;
        font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .mlzs-footer-grid {
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .footer-grid {
        gap: 18px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .navogen-dual-title { font-size: 1.18rem; }
    .mlzs-welcome-title { font-size: 1.08rem; }
    .academic-programs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .navogen-services-grid { gap: 10px 6px; }
    .mlzs-tour-band { min-height: 180px; }
    .counter-stat-number { font-size: 1.35rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FEE STRUCTURE — two separate HTML tables
   ========================================================================== */
.fees-page {
    overflow: visible;
    background: #ffffff;
}
.fees-brandbar-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 560px;
    padding: 8px 16px 36px;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.fees-brandbar-mlzs {
    height: 80px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 300px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.fees-brandbar-zee {
    height: 80px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: 220px;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.fees-body {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 48px 0 88px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F4EFE4 0%, #F8F5EE 38%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.fees-body::before {
    content: 'MLZS';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 38%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 18vw, 14rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.04);
    pointer-events: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.fees-side-art {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.fees-flake {
    position: absolute;
    height: auto;
    max-width: none;
    opacity: 0.14;
}
.fees-flake--l1 { left: 1%; top: 8%; width: 200px; }
.fees-flake--l2 { left: 3%; bottom: 10%; width: 140px; opacity: 0.1; }
.fees-flake--r1 { right: 1%; top: 12%; width: 190px; }
.fees-flake--r2 { right: 4%; bottom: 8%; width: 150px; opacity: 0.1; }
.fees-body > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1180px;
}
.fees-box {
    position: relative;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 148, 58, 0.28);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 32px 40px 36px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1100px;
    box-shadow:
        0 22px 48px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1) inset;
}
.fees-box--top { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.fees-box--bottom { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.fees-box--notes { margin-bottom: 0; }
.fees-notes-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.fees-notes-list li {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    padding: 0 0 0 36px;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    text-align: left;
}
.fees-notes-list li:last-child {
    margin-bottom: 0;
}
.fees-notes-list li::before {
    content: '\f0a4';
    font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
    font-weight: 900;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 4px;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.fees-box h2 {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0A3A60;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.fees-starline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.fees-starline span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    width: 72px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #C9A227);
}
.fees-starline span:last-child {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9A227, transparent);
}
.fees-starline i {
    color: #C9A227;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}
.fees-empty {
    text-align: center;
    color: #64748b;
    padding: 16px 12px;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 12px;
}
.fees-table-frame {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border-radius: 4px;
}
.fees-html {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 640px;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background: #ffffff;
}
.fees-html th,
.fees-html td {
    border: 1px solid #0A3A60;
    padding: 16px 22px;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.fees-html th {
    font-weight: 800;
    text-align: center;
    background: rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.05);
    color: #0A3A60;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.fees-html td:first-child {
    text-align: left;
    font-weight: 600;
    width: 46%;
}
.fees-html td:not(:first-child) {
    text-align: center;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.fees-html tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: rgba(244, 239, 228, 0.45);
}

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .fees-flake--l1,
    .fees-flake--r1 { width: 120px; opacity: 0.1; }
    .fees-brandbar-inner {
        gap: 280px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .fees-brandbar-inner {
        gap: 160px;
    }
}
@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .fees-brandbar-inner {
        gap: 56px;
        padding: 4px 12px 24px;
    }
    .fees-brandbar-mlzs,
    .fees-brandbar-zee {
        height: 58px;
        max-width: 42%;
    }
    .fees-body { padding: 28px 0 48px; }
    .fees-box { padding: 22px 14px 24px; margin-bottom: 28px; border-radius: 16px; }
    .fees-box--top,
    .fees-box--bottom { margin-bottom: 32px; }
    .fees-box--notes { margin-bottom: 0; }
    .fees-notes-list li {
        margin-bottom: 20px;
        padding-left: 30px;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .fees-box h2 { font-size: 1.12rem; }
    .fees-html { min-width: 0; }
    .fees-html th,
    .fees-html td { padding: 10px 12px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    .fees-flake { opacity: 0.06; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR CAMPUS PAGE — ultra premium split
   ========================================================================== */
.campus-page {
    background: #ffffff;
}
.campus-body {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    padding: 64px 0 96px;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 12% 20%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.12), transparent 46%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 88% 80%, rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08), transparent 42%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #F4EFE4 0%, #F7F4EE 48%, #ffffff 100%);
}
.campus-body::before {
    content: 'MLZS';
    position: absolute;
    left: 50%;
    top: 48%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(6rem, 16vw, 13rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    color: rgba(139, 105, 20, 0.05);
    pointer-events: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.campus-body > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 1180px;
}
.campus-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(380px, 460px);
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: stretch;
}
.campus-copy {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #FBF8F1 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 148, 58, 0.32);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow:
        0 28px 56px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1),
        0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7) inset;
    padding: 42px 44px 40px 48px;
}
.campus-copy::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 28px;
    bottom: 28px;
    width: 4px;
    border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #E8C547, #8B6914);
}
.campus-corner {
    position: absolute;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 2;
}
.campus-corner--tl {
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    border-top: 2px solid #C9A227;
    border-left: 2px solid #C9A227;
}
.campus-corner--br {
    right: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
    border-right: 2px solid #C9A227;
    border-bottom: 2px solid #C9A227;
}
.campus-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    padding: 7px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.14);
    border: 1px solid rgba(201, 162, 39, 0.28);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.campus-chip i { color: #8B6914; }
.campus-copy h2 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0A3A60;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.campus-starline {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0 0 22px;
}
.campus-starline span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    width: 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #C9A227, transparent);
}
.campus-starline i {
    color: #C9A227;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}
.campus-copy p {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    color: #3d4a5c;
    font-size: 1.06rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
}
.campus-copy p:last-of-type { margin-bottom: 0; }
.campus-meta {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 26px;
}
.campus-meta span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 7px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #0A3A60;
    color: #F5E6B8;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.campus-photo {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    border: 0;
    box-shadow: none;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.campus-photo::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 18px -14px -14px 18px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: linear-gradient(160deg, #C9A227, #0A3A60);
    z-index: -1;
    opacity: 0.9;
}
.campus-photo img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 420px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.18);
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .campus-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 22px; }
    .campus-copy { padding: 28px 22px 26px 26px; }
    .campus-photo { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
    .campus-photo img { min-height: 300px; }
    .campus-body { padding: 32px 0 56px; }
}

.ims-stores {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-top: 26px;
}
.ims-store {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    min-width: 168px;
    padding: 13px 18px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    color: #fff;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    isolation: isolate;
}
.ims-store i,
.ims-store span {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.ims-store::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 55%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.ims-store--play {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #051f39 0%, #0c4a6e 40%, #0ea5e9 80%, #0284c7 100%);
    background-size: 250% 250%;
    animation: mlzsErpGradient 4s ease infinite;
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(5, 31, 57, 0.28);
}
.ims-store--play::before {
    left: -70%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.28), transparent);
    animation: mlzsErpShine 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ims-store--apple {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7a5a12 0%, #C9A227 32%, #0A3A60 68%, #00A8E8 100%);
    background-size: 260% 260%;
    animation: mlzsPortalGradient 5.2s ease infinite;
    border: 1px solid rgba(232, 197, 71, 0.5);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 22px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.24);
}
.ims-store--apple::before {
    right: -70%;
    left: auto;
    background: linear-gradient(120deg, transparent, rgba(255, 248, 220, 0.38), transparent);
    animation: mlzsPortalShine 3.8s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.ims-store:hover {
    color: #fff;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.ims-page .campus-body > .container {
    max-width: 1240px;
}
.ims-page .campus-split {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.55fr) 292px;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
}
.ims-page .campus-copy {
    padding: 48px 52px 48px 56px;
}
.ims-phone {
    margin: 0;
    width: 292px;
    max-width: 100%;
    justify-self: end;
}
.ims-iphone {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 28px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.28));
}
.ims-iphone-bezel {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 46px;
    padding: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, #4a4e55 0%, #1c1e22 42%, #090a0c 100%);
    box-shadow:
        inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.28),
        inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
}
.ims-iphone-screen {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 34px;
    background: #efeaf8;
}
.ims-iphone-status {
    position: relative;
    height: 38px;
    background: #efeaf8;
}
.ims-iphone-island {
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    left: 50%;
    z-index: 3;
    width: 86px;
    height: 24px;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    border-radius: 20px;
    background: #050505;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}
.ims-iphone-screen img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}
.ims-iphone-homewrap {
    height: 22px;
    background: #efeaf8;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.ims-iphone-home {
    width: 92px;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(15, 15, 20, 0.28);
}
.ims-roles {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    margin-top: 36px;
}
.ims-role {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #FBF8F1 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(184, 148, 58, 0.28);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 26px 24px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.07);
}
.ims-role h3 {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0A3A60;
}
.ims-role h3 i {
    color: #C9A227;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.ims-role p {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.ims-role ul {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}
.ims-role li {
    position: relative;
    padding: 0 0 10px 16px;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.ims-role li:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.ims-role li::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    top: 0.55em;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #C9A227;
}
.ims-role strong { color: #0A3A60; }
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .ims-roles { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ims-page .campus-split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .ims-page .campus-copy { padding: 28px 22px 26px 26px; }
    .ims-phone { width: min(292px, 100%); margin: 0 auto; justify-self: center; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM SCHOOL CALENDAR PAGE
   ========================================================================== */
.scal-page .page-carve-body { padding-top: 40px; padding-bottom: 40px; }
.scal-intro {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.05);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}
.scal-pill {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60, #00A8E8);
    color: #fff; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.scal-intro h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading); color: #0A3A60; font-size: 1.28rem; margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.scal-intro p { margin: 0 auto; color: #475569; max-width: 760px; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.scal-stats {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.scal-stats article {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 16px; padding: 16px 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.04);
}
.scal-stats i { color: #00A8E8; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.scal-stats strong { display: block; font-size: 1.6rem; color: #0A3A60; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.scal-stats span { color: #64748b; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; }
.scal-desk {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 560px) minmax(260px, 1fr); gap: 18px; align-items: start;
    justify-content: start;
}
.scal-board {
    max-width: 560px;
    width: 100%;
}
.scal-board, .scal-side {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; border-radius: 16px; padding: 12px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.04);
}
.scal-toolbar, .scal-month-head, .scal-year-nav, .scal-legend {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
}
.scal-toolbar { justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.scal-year { font-family: var(--font-heading); color: #0A3A60; font-size: 1.15rem; min-width: 70px; text-align: center; }
.scal-nav {
    width: 32px; height: 32px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid #cbd5e1; background: #fff;
    color: #0A3A60; cursor: pointer;
}
.scal-nav:hover { background: #00A8E8; color: #fff; border-color: #00A8E8; }
.scal-today {
    border: 1px solid #00A8E8; background: #e8f7ff; color: #0A3A60; border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 6px 12px; font: inherit; font-weight: 800; font-size: 0.75rem; cursor: pointer;
}
.scal-legend { color: #64748b; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; }
.scal-legend .dot { width: 9px; height: 9px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-block; margin-right: 4px; }
.scal-legend .dot.event { background: #00A8E8; }
.scal-legend .dot.holiday { background: #f59e0b; }
.scal-legend .dot.today { background: #22c55e; }
.scal-months { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); gap: 5px; margin-bottom: 10px; }
.scal-month-btn {
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0; background: #f8fafc; color: #0A3A60; border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 6px 3px; font: inherit; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800; cursor: pointer;
}
.scal-month-btn em { display: block; font-style: normal; color: #00A8E8; font-size: 0.58rem; }
.scal-month-btn.is-on { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60, #00A8E8); color: #fff; border-color: transparent; }
.scal-month-btn.is-on em { color: #fff; }
.scal-month-btn.is-now { box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #22c55e; }
.scal-month-head { justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.scal-month-head h3 { margin: 0; color: #0A3A60; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 0.98rem; }
.scal-week, .scal-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr); }
.scal-week span {
    text-align: center; font-size: 0.64rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    text-transform: uppercase; color: #94a3b8; padding: 4px 0;
}
.scal-grid { gap: 4px; }
.scal-cell {
    min-height: 58px; max-height: 78px; border: 1px solid #eef2f6; border-radius: 8px; padding: 4px;
    background: #fbfdff; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; overflow: hidden;
}
.scal-cell.is-other { opacity: 0.32; }
.scal-cell.is-today { box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px #22c55e; }
.scal-cell.has-event { background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.08); }
.scal-cell.has-holiday { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1); }
.scal-num { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 800; color: #0A3A60; line-height: 1; }
.scal-chip {
    font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 800; border-radius: 5px; padding: 3px 5px;
    line-height: 1.15; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    overflow: hidden; word-break: break-word;
}
.scal-chip.is-event { background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16); color: #0369a1; }
.scal-chip.is-holiday { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.18); color: #b45309; }
.scal-side h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; color: #0A3A60; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.18rem; }
.scal-side-note { margin: 0 0 12px; color: #64748b; font-size: 0.78rem; }
.scal-up-title { margin-top: 18px; }
.scal-empty { color: #94a3b8; font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 8px 0; }
.scal-item {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: 10px; align-items: center;
    padding: 8px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
}
.scal-day {
    width: 48px; min-height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; color: #0A3A60;
}
.scal-day em { font-style: normal; font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }
.scal-item.is-event .scal-day { background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.12); color: #0369a1; }
.scal-item.is-holiday .scal-day { background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.16); color: #b45309; }
.scal-item strong { display: block; color: #0A3A60; font-size: 1rem; }
.scal-item span { color: #64748b; font-size: 0.78rem; }
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .scal-desk, .scal-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .scal-board { max-width: none; }
    .scal-months { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); }
    .scal-cell { min-height: 54px; max-height: 70px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TRANSFER CERTIFICATE — ULTRA PREMIUM
   ========================================================================== */
.tc-page {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 0% 12%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08), transparent 28%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 100% 8%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.1), transparent 32%),
        #F4F8FC;
}
.tc-desk {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: -56px 0 40px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.tc-desk-card {
    width: min(980px, 100%);
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.08), transparent 34%),
        radial-gradient(circle at 0% 100%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.08), transparent 30%),
        #fff;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 0;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 30px 70px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}
.tc-desk-card::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    height: 6px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0A3A60 0%, #00A8E8 50%, #F59E0B 100%);
}
.tc-desk-brand {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 92px 1fr auto;
    gap: 18px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 28px 36px 22px;
    border-bottom: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
}
.tc-desk-logo {
    width: 92px;
    height: 92px;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 22px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
}
.tc-desk-logo img { width: 68px; height: 68px; object-fit: contain; }
.tc-desk-titles h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.tc-desk-tag {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.tc-desk-aff {
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    color: #00A8E8;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}
.tc-desk-badge {
    align-self: start;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041E34, #0A3A60);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.2);
}
.tc-lookup {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 16px 18px;
    padding: 26px 36px 8px;
    text-align: left;
}
.tc-field { display: block; margin-bottom: 0; }
.tc-lookup .tc-form-note,
.tc-lookup .tc-search-btn {
    grid-column: 1 / -1;
}
.tc-field > span:first-child {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.tc-field-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    border: 1.5px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 0 16px;
    background: #F8FBFF;
    transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}
.tc-field-box:focus-within {
    background: #fff;
    border-color: #00A8E8;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.12);
}
.tc-field-box i { color: #00A8E8; }
.tc-field-box input {
    width: 100%;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    padding: 15px 0;
    font: inherit;
    color: #0A3A60;
    outline: none;
}
.tc-search-btn {
    width: 100%;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 15px 18px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font: inherit;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: #fff;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60, #0077CC 55%, #00A8E8);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.22);
}
.tc-search-btn:hover { filter: brightness(1.05); }
.tc-search-btn:disabled { opacity: 0.7; cursor: wait; }
.tc-result {
    margin: 8px 36px 0;
    text-align: left;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.2);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    background: #F8FBFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tc-result h3 { margin: 0 0 4px; color: #0A3A60; font-size: 1.08rem; }
.tc-result p { margin: 0; color: #64748b; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.tc-result .tc-dl-btn {
    width: auto;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.tc-desk-foot {
    padding: 18px 36px 26px;
    text-align: center;
}
.tc-desk-request {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-top: 0;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.tc-desk-request strong { color: #00A8E8; }
.tc-intro {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
}
.tc-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tc-intro h2,
.tc-story h3,
.tc-need-head h3,
.tc-reg-head h3,
.tc-cta h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin: 12px 0 8px;
}
.tc-intro h2 { font-size: 2rem; }
.tc-intro p,
.tc-reg-head p,
.tc-cta p {
    color: #64748b;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.tc-actions {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin: 0 auto 28px;
    max-width: 860px;
}
.tc-action-card {
    display: block;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 20px 18px 16px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.tc-action-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.45);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 36px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.12);
}
.tc-action-ico {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60, #00A8E8);
}
.tc-action-card.is-download .tc-action-ico {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #D97706, #F59E0B);
}
.tc-action-card h3 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.tc-action-card p {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
.tc-action-card em {
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #00A8E8;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tc-cert-dl {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-top: 18px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60, #00A8E8);
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none !important;
}
.tc-request {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 22px;
    background: transparent;
    border: 0;
    border-radius: 0;
    padding: 8px 4px 8px;
    box-shadow: none;
    margin: 0;
}
.tc-request-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16);
    border-radius: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    margin: 28px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.tc-request-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    padding: 18px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FBFF 0%, #EEF6FF 100%);
}
.tc-request-bar-copy .tc-kicker { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.tc-request-bar-copy strong {
    display: block;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
}
.tc-request-bar-copy p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
}
.tc-request-bar .btn-primary {
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.tc-request-panel {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-rows: 0fr;
    transition: grid-template-rows 0.45s ease;
}
.tc-request-wrap.is-open .tc-request-panel {
    grid-template-rows: 1fr;
}
.tc-request-panel-inner {
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.tc-request-wrap.is-open .tc-request-panel-inner {
    padding-bottom: 24px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.14);
}
.tc-request-copy {
    padding-top: 8px;
}
.tc-request-copy .tc-kicker {
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.tc-request-copy h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 8px 0 14px;
}
.tc-request-copy p {
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.tc-request-copy ul { list-style: none; margin: 20px 0 0; padding: 0; }
.tc-request-copy li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.tc-request-copy li i { color: #22c55e; }
.tc-request-form .form-group { margin-bottom: 0; }
.tc-submit { width: 100%; margin-top: 14px; }
.tc-success-box {
    margin-top: 16px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: #ecfdf3;
    border: 1px solid #86efac;
    color: #166534;
}
.tc-success-title {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #15803d;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}
.tc-success-box p { margin: 0 0 6px; font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.tc-success-no {
    font-size: 1.2rem !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: #0A3A60 !important;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 10px;
    padding: 10px 12px;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px dashed rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.25);
}
.tc-status-track {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 22px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 42px 32px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    margin: 0 0 28px;
}
.tc-status-copy h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.25;
    margin: 8px 0 14px;
    color: #0A3A60;
}
.tc-status-copy p {
    color: #64748b;
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    margin: 0;
}
.tc-status-form {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: end;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.tc-status-form .tc-field { margin: 0; }
.tc-status-form .btn-primary {
    height: 48px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 0 18px;
}
.tc-status-table-wrap {
    overflow-x: auto;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16);
    border-radius: 16px;
    margin-top: 10px;
}
.tc-status-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    min-width: 640px;
}
.tc-status-table th,
.tc-status-table td {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.tc-status-table th {
    background: #F0F7FC;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tc-status-table td {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    color: #334155;
}
.tc-status-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.tc-status-pill.is-wait { background: #fef3c7; color: #92400e; }
.tc-status-pill.is-review { background: #e0f2fe; color: #075985; }
.tc-status-pill.is-ok { background: #dcfce7; color: #166534; }
.tc-status-pill.is-bad { background: #fee2e2; color: #991b1b; }
.tc-form-note {
    margin: 8px 0 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}
.tc-form-note.is-ok { color: #15803d; }
.tc-form-note.is-bad { color: #be123c; }
.tc-dl-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60, #00A8E8);
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.tc-kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    color: #00A8E8;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tc-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.tc-stats article {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
}
.tc-stats i {
    color: #00A8E8;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.tc-stats strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin: 8px 0 2px;
}
.tc-stats span { color: #64748b; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; }
.tc-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.tc-cert {
    background:
        linear-gradient(160deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 48%, #0077CC 100%);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 18px;
    box-shadow: 0 24px 50px rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.28);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.tc-cert::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.45);
    border-radius: 16px;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.tc-cert-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background:
        radial-gradient(circle at 90% 10%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12), transparent 40%),
        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 28px 22px 22px;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 100%;
}
.tc-cert-seal {
    width: 78px;
    height: 78px;
    margin: 0 auto 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid #F59E0B;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
}
.tc-cert-seal img { width: 52px; height: 52px; object-fit: contain; }
.tc-cert-inner em {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-style: normal;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.tc-cert-aff {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #00A8E8;
    margin: 4px 0 12px;
}
.tc-cert-inner h3 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.55rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tc-cert-line {
    max-width: 340px;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}
.tc-cert-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #64748b;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    border-top: 1px dashed #e2e8f0;
    padding-top: 12px;
}
.tc-cert-sign {
    margin-top: 22px;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: flex-end;
}
.tc-cert-sign strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    border-top: 1px solid #0A3A60;
    padding-top: 6px;
    min-width: 140px;
    text-align: left;
}
.tc-cert-sign small {
    color: #B45309;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.tc-story {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 26px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
}
.tc-story h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; margin-top: 6px; }
.tc-steps {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 18px 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}
.tc-steps li {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
}
.tc-steps b {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60, #00A8E8);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.tc-steps strong { display: block; color: #0A3A60; font-size: 0.98rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.tc-steps p { margin: 0; color: #64748b; font-size: 0.86rem; line-height: 1.55; }
.tc-need { margin-bottom: 36px; }
.tc-need-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.tc-need-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}
.tc-need-grid article {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 18px 16px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
}
.tc-need-grid article:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
}
.tc-need-grid i {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: grid;
    place-items: center;
    background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.12);
    color: #0077CC;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.tc-need-grid h4 { margin: 0 0 6px; color: #0A3A60; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.tc-need-grid p { margin: 0; color: #64748b; font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.tc-registry {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.tc-reg-head {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.tc-search {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    min-width: min(320px, 100%);
}
.tc-search i { color: #00A8E8; }
.tc-search input {
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    width: 100%;
    font: inherit;
    color: #0A3A60;
    outline: none;
}
.tc-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; }
.tc-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.tc-table th {
    text-align: left;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #64748b;
    padding: 10px 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
}
.tc-table td {
    padding: 12px 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #f1f5f9;
    color: #0A3A60;
    vertical-align: middle;
}
.tc-table tbody tr:hover td { background: rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.05); }
.tc-no { font-weight: 800; color: #0077CC; white-space: nowrap; }
.tc-status {
    display: inline-flex;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    background: rgba(100, 116, 139, 0.12);
    color: #475569;
}
.tc-status.is-ok {
    background: rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.14);
    color: #15803d;
}
.tc-empty, .tc-none {
    color: #94a3b8;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 18px 8px;
    margin: 0;
}
.tc-cta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 18px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 55%, #0077CC 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 26px 24px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.tc-cta h3 { color: #fff; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.tc-cta p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78); }
.tc-cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
}
.tc-cta .btn-primary {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F59E0B, #D97706);
    border: 0;
    color: #fff;
}
.tc-cta .btn-outline {
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    color: #fff;
}
.tc-cta-phone {
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
}
@media (max-width: 980px) {
    .tc-stats, .tc-split, .tc-need-grid, .tc-actions, .tc-request, .tc-lookup, .tc-desk-brand, .tc-status-track, .tc-status-form { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .tc-intro h2 { font-size: 1.55rem; }
    .tc-desk { margin-top: -28px; }
    .tc-desk-card { border-radius: 20px; max-width: 100%; }
    .tc-desk-brand {
        justify-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 12px;
        padding: 22px 16px 18px;
    }
    .tc-desk-logo {
        width: 78px;
        height: 78px;
        margin: 0 auto;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }
    .tc-desk-logo img { width: 56px; height: 56px; }
    .tc-desk-titles { width: 100%; }
    .tc-desk-titles h2 {
        font-size: 1.12rem;
        text-align: center;
        line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .tc-desk-tag {
        text-align: center;
        letter-spacing: 0.08em;
        line-height: 1.5;
        max-width: 20rem;
        margin-left: auto;
        margin-right: auto;
    }
    .tc-desk-aff {
        justify-content: center;
        text-align: center;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .tc-desk-badge { justify-self: center; }
    .tc-lookup, .tc-desk-foot { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }
    .tc-lookup { padding-top: 18px; gap: 14px; }
    .tc-result { margin-left: 16px; margin-right: 16px; }
    .tc-request-wrap, .tc-status-track { border-radius: 20px; }
    .tc-request-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 16px;
    }
    .tc-request-bar .btn-primary { width: 100%; }
    .tc-request-panel-inner { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }
    .tc-request-copy h3,
    .tc-status-copy h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
    .tc-status-track { padding: 20px 16px; gap: 16px; }
    .tc-status-form .btn-primary { width: 100%; height: 48px; }
    .tc-status-table { min-width: 0; }
    .tc-status-table thead { display: none; }
    .tc-status-table tr { display: block; padding: 10px 8px; }
    .tc-status-table td {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        gap: 12px;
        border: 0;
        padding: 8px 6px;
    }
    .tc-status-table td::before {
        content: attr(data-label);
        font-weight: 800;
        color: #0A3A60;
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        text-transform: uppercase;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PREMIUM GALLERY PAGE — mlzs-gpro
   ========================================================================== */
.cbse-page--gallery {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f8fafc 0%, #eef4f9 100%);
}

.mlzs-gpro {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 10;
    padding: 8px 0 88px;
    margin-top: -20px;
    pointer-events: auto;
}

.mlzs-gpro-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
}

.mlzs-gpro-head {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
    gap: 24px 32px;
    align-items: center;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.07);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 26px 30px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
}

.mlzs-gpro-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.mlzs-gpro-stat {
    min-width: 88px;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-radius: 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(165deg, #041526, #0c3d62);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(4, 21, 38, 0.2);
}

.mlzs-gpro-stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: 'Cinzel', serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: #a8d134;
}

.mlzs-gpro-stat span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    opacity: 0.88;
}

.mlzs-gpro-lead {
    margin: 0;
    color: #475569;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.65;
}

.mlzs-gpro-lead strong {
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.mlzs-gpro-toolbar {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.mlzs-gpro-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}

.mlzs-gpro-filter {
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
    background: #fff;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 9px 15px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    cursor: pointer;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}

.mlzs-gpro-filter:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
}

.mlzs-gpro-filter.is-active {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0A3A60, #00A8E8);
    color: #fff;
    border-color: transparent;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.25);
}

/* Masonry-style photo wall */
.mlzs-gpro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 96px;
    gap: 16px;
    pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.mlzs-gpro-grid.is-empty {
    display: none;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card {
    grid-column: span 3;
    grid-row: span 2;
    cursor: pointer;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.mlzs-gpro-card--hero {
    grid-column: span 6;
    grid-row: span 3;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card--landscape {
    grid-column: span 6;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card--portrait {
    grid-row: span 3;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card.is-filtered-out {
    display: none;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    z-index: 3;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card-frame {
    position: relative;
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #fff;
    padding: 6px;
    box-shadow:
        0 4px 6px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.04),
        0 18px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
    transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card:hover .mlzs-gpro-card-frame {
    box-shadow:
        0 8px 12px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06),
        0 28px 56px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.16);
}

.mlzs-gpro-card-frame img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 14px;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.mlzs-gpro-card:hover .mlzs-gpro-card-frame img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
}

.mlzs-gpro-card-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    left: 6px;
    right: 6px;
    bottom: 6px;
    border-radius: 0 0 14px 14px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 18px 16px 14px;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(4, 21, 38, 0.88) 0%, rgba(4, 21, 38, 0.35) 55%, transparent 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card-album {
    align-self: flex-start;
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.7px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #041526;
    background: #a8d134;
    padding: 3px 9px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card-overlay h3 {
    margin: 0 0 2px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card-overlay p {
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card-open {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    color: #0A3A60;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.85);
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.mlzs-gpro-card:hover .mlzs-gpro-card-open {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.mlzs-gpro-empty {
    text-align: center;
    color: #64748b;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 40px 20px;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    border: 1px dashed #cbd5e1;
}

body.mlzs-gpro-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .mlzs-gpro-head { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .mlzs-gpro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
        grid-auto-rows: 88px;
        gap: 12px;
    }
    .mlzs-gpro-card,
    .mlzs-gpro-card--landscape { grid-column: span 3; }
    .mlzs-gpro-card--hero { grid-column: span 6; grid-row: span 3; }
    .mlzs-gpro-card--portrait { grid-row: span 3; }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
    .mlzs-gpro { padding-bottom: 56px; }
    .mlzs-gpro-head { padding: 18px 16px; }
    .mlzs-gpro-stats { width: 100%; }
    .mlzs-gpro-stat { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
    .mlzs-gpro-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        grid-auto-rows: 130px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .mlzs-gpro-card,
    .mlzs-gpro-card--landscape,
    .mlzs-gpro-card--portrait {
        grid-column: span 1;
        grid-row: span 1;
    }
    .mlzs-gpro-card--hero {
        grid-column: span 2;
        grid-row: span 2;
    }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .mlzs-gpro-card,
    .mlzs-gpro-card-frame img,
    .mlzs-lightbox-slide-img {
        transition: none !important;
        animation: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   OUR VISION — official Zee Learn photo blocks
   ========================================================================== */
.ov-page.cbse-page {
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.ov-body {
    padding: 48px 0 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7fbfe 0%, #ffffff 48%, #f4f9fd 100%);
}
.ov-body > .container {
    max-width: 1340px;
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
}
.ov-intro {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 36px 40px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.ov-intro h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 1.65rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.ov-intro p {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    text-align: justify;
}
.ov-aims {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 18px 0 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: grid;
    gap: 16px;
}
.ov-aims li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    background: #f7fbfe;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 16px 18px;
}
.ov-aims i {
    color: #00A8E8;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ov-aims p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: #334155;
    text-align: justify;
}
.ov-zee-band {
    background: #40c8f4;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 36px 32px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    margin: 12px 0 36px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 151, 214, 0.22);
}
.ov-zee-band h2 {
    margin: 0 0 14px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Playfair Display', serif);
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.35rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.ov-zee-band h2 span {
    color: #004878;
}
.ov-zee-band p {
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 980px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.8vw, 1.22rem);
    line-height: 1.7;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.ov-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.92fr) minmax(0, 1.18fr);
    align-items: center;
    margin: 0 0 36px;
}
.ov-row--reverse {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.18fr) minmax(0, 0.92fr);
}
.ov-row--reverse .ov-photo {
    order: 2;
}
.ov-row--reverse .ov-copy {
    order: 1;
}
.ov-photo {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}
.ov-photo img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: cover;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #d9e2ea;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.14);
}
.ov-photo--left img {
    border-radius: 32px 0 32px 32px;
}
.ov-photo--right img {
    border-radius: 0 32px 32px 32px;
}
.ov-copy {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    background: #F7F7F7;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    padding: 32px 28px 32px 72px;
    margin-left: -56px;
    text-align: center;
}
.ov-copy--left {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: -56px;
    padding: 32px 72px 32px 28px;
}
.ov-copy h3 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    color: #004878;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.ov-copy p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #334155;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    text-align: justify;
}
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .ov-intro { padding: 28px 22px 24px; }
    .ov-body > .container { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }
    .ov-row,
    .ov-row--reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .ov-row--reverse .ov-photo,
    .ov-row--reverse .ov-copy {
        order: unset;
    }
    .ov-photo { max-width: 520px; margin: 0 auto; width: 100%; }
    .ov-photo--left img,
    .ov-photo--right img {
        border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
    }
    .ov-copy,
    .ov-copy--left {
        margin: -18px 8px 0;
        padding: 28px 22px 24px;
        border-radius: 0 0 24px 24px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MOUNT LITERA ZEE SCHOOLS — national network page
   ========================================================================== */
.mls-page.cbse-page {
    padding-bottom: 40px;
}
.mls-body {
    padding: 56px 0 64px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7fbfe 0%, #ffffff 42%, #f4f9fd 100%);
}
.mls-body > .container {
    max-width: 1340px;
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
}
.mls-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
    gap: 24px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}
.mls-stat {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    text-align: left;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4fbff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.35);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 22px 26px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
}
.mls-stat::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 18%;
    right: 18%;
    bottom: 0;
    height: 4px;
    border-radius: 4px 4px 0 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #40c8f4);
}
.mls-stat-ico {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f7ff, #bae6fd);
    color: #004878;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
}
.mls-stat-copy {
    min-width: 0;
}
.mls-stat strong {
    display: block;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Playfair Display', serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.55rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #004878;
    line-height: 1.1;
}
.mls-stat-copy span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.mls-story {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 32px 36px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.mls-story h2 {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 2.6vw, 2.05rem);
    color: #0A3A60;
    margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.mls-story p {
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #334155;
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    text-align: justify;
}
.mls-story p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mls-miles {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.mls-mile {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #0A3A60 0%, #041E34 100%);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 26px 22px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.22);
}
.mls-mile-year {
    display: inline-block;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(64, 200, 244, 0.2);
    color: #40c8f4;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.mls-mile h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    color: #fff;
}
.mls-mile p {
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.mls-family {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 32px 32px 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    text-align: center;
}
.mls-family h2 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.7rem;
}
.mls-family-lead {
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
    max-width: 720px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
}
.mls-brands {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
}
.mls-brand {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: left;
    background: #f7fbfe;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
}
.mls-brand span {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e0f7ff, #bae6fd);
    color: #004878;
}
.mls-brand h3 {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.08rem;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.mls-local {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #40c8f4 0%, #00A8E8 100%);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 32px 36px;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 151, 214, 0.22);
}
.mls-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.mls-local h2 {
    margin: 0 0 10px;
    color: #004878;
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 1.9rem);
}
.mls-local p {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    max-width: 780px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.mls-local-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
}
.mls-local-links a {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #004878;
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
}
.mls-local-links a.mls-link-ghost {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    color: #fff;
}
.mls-local-links a:hover { color: #fff; opacity: 0.92; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .mls-stats,
    .mls-miles,
    .mls-brands { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .mls-body > .container { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }
    .mls-story { padding: 24px 18px 20px; }
    .mls-family,
    .mls-local { padding: 24px 20px; }
    .mls-stat { justify-content: flex-start; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WHY MLZS — official photo banner + program rows
   ========================================================================== */
.why-page.cbse-page {
    padding-bottom: 40px;
    background: #fff;
}
.why-page .cbse-hero {
    z-index: 12;
}
.why-body {
    padding: 72px 0 64px;
    background: #fff;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.why-banner {
    position: relative;
    height: 400px;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.why-banner img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
}
.why-banner::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.58);
    z-index: 1;
}
.why-banner h1 {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 2;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0 20px;
    color: #fff;
    font-family: var(--font-heading, 'Playfair Display', serif);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 2.65rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    text-align: center;
}
.why-body > .container {
    max-width: 1340px;
    width: 100%;
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
}
.why-intro {
    margin: 0 0 36px;
    font-size: 1.12rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #334155;
    text-align: justify;
}
.why-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(220px, 280px) minmax(0, 1fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin: 0 0 36px;
}
.why-photo {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin: 0;
}
.why-photo img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 32px 0 32px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.14);
}
.why-photo--app {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 32px 0 32px 32px;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.14);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.why-photo--app img {
    object-fit: contain;
    background: #fff;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: none;
    padding: 16px;
    border-radius: 32px 0 32px 32px;
    box-shadow: none;
}
.why-copy {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    min-width: 0;
}
.why-copy h3 {
    margin: 0 0 10px 8px;
    color: #004878;
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2vw, 1.45rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.why-copy-box {
    background: #F7F7F7;
    border: 1px solid #e8eef3;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.07);
    border-radius: 0 24px 24px 24px;
    padding: 22px 24px 22px 72px;
    margin-left: -56px;
}
.why-copy-box p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
    text-align: justify;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .why-banner { height: 220px; }
    .why-body > .container { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }
    .why-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 0;
    }
    .why-photo { max-width: 280px; margin: 0 auto; }
    .why-photo img { border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0; }
    .why-copy h3 {
        margin: 16px 0 0;
        text-align: center;
    }
    .why-copy-box {
        margin: 12px 0 0;
        padding: 20px 18px;
        border-radius: 0 0 20px 20px;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Litera Secondary Stage (official layout, from below banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.cbse-page.ls-page .cbse-hero { z-index: 12; }

.ls-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 50px 0 72px;
    background: #fff;
}

.ls-body > .container {
    max-width: 1340px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
}

.ls-kicker {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #004878;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.ls-kicker span {
    color: #48C7F4;
}

.ls-lead {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #334155;
    text-align: justify;
}

.ls-split {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
    gap: 28px 32px;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

.ls-split--reverse {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
    margin-top: 12px;
}

.ls-split--reverse .ls-copy { order: 2; }
.ls-split--reverse .ls-photo { order: 1; }

.ls-copy h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    padding-left: 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
}

.ls-copy h4 {
    margin: 0 0 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #1a1a2e;
}

.ls-list {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 8px 0 0;
    list-style: none;
}

.ls-list li {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}

.ls-list li i {
    color: #004878;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    margin-top: 5px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ls-list p {
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: #334155;
    text-align: justify;
}

.ls-list strong {
    color: #1a1a2e;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ls-photo {
    margin: 0;
    text-align: center;
}

.ls-photo img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

.ls-xi {
    margin-top: 40px;
    padding-top: 8px;
}

.ls-xi h3 {
    margin: 0 0 18px;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #004878;
}

.ls-xi p {
    margin: 0 0 16px;
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.85;
    color: #334155;
    text-align: justify;
}

.ls-xi-photos {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    margin: 24px 0 28px;
    align-items: center;
}

.ls-xi-photos img {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .ls-split,
    .ls-split--reverse {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 20px;
    }
    .ls-split--reverse .ls-copy { order: 1; }
    .ls-split--reverse .ls-photo { order: 2; }
    .ls-copy h3 { padding-left: 0; }
    .ls-xi-photos { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .ls-body { padding: 40px 0 56px; }
    .ls-body > .container { padding: 0 16px; }
    .ls-kicker { font-size: 1.15rem; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   News & Events — admin-fed table with PDF Preview
   ========================================================================== */
.cbse-page.ne-page .cbse-hero { z-index: 12; }

.ne-body {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    padding: 72px 0 88px;
    background: #fff;
}

.ne-body > .container {
    max-width: 1340px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding-left: 12px;
    padding-right: 12px;
}

.ne-intro {
    margin: 0 0 28px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: #334155;
    text-align: justify;
}

.ne-filters {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin: 0 0 20px;
}

.ne-filter {
    border: 1px solid #d5e4ef;
    background: #fff;
    color: #0A3A60;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 7px 16px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.ne-filter.is-on {
    background: #0A3A60;
    border-color: #0A3A60;
    color: #fff;
}

.ne-table-wrap {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid #e5eef5;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
}

.ne-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
}

.ne-table th,
.ne-table td {
    padding: 14px 16px;
    text-align: left;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e8eef4;
    vertical-align: middle;
}

.ne-table th {
    background: #0A3A60;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.ne-table tbody tr:last-child td { border-bottom: none; }
.ne-table tbody tr:hover td { background: #f7fbfe; }

.ne-title {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0A3A60;
}

.ne-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #e8f6fc;
    color: #007BB8;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.ne-preview {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #00A8E8;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-decoration: none;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.ne-preview:hover {
    background: #007BB8;
}

.ne-preview--off {
    background: #e8eef4;
    color: #64748b !important;
    cursor: default;
}

.ne-empty {
    text-align: center;
    color: #64748b;
    padding: 36px 16px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .ne-body { padding: 56px 0 64px; }
    .ne-body > .container { padding-left: 16px; padding-right: 16px; }
    .ne-table th:nth-child(1),
    .ne-table td:nth-child(1),
    .ne-table th:nth-child(4),
    .ne-table td:nth-child(4) { display: none; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SITE-WIDE RESPONSIVE — small laptops to phones (header, pages, footer)
   ========================================================================== */
html, body {
    max-width: 100%;
}
body > * {
    max-width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
}
img, video, svg, canvas, iframe {
    max-width: 100%;
}
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: min(1340px, 100%);
}
.hero-convex-wave-divider,
.nova-ribbon-wave,
.luxury-3d-wave-divider {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }
    .mlzs-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.75fr) minmax(0, 1.1fr);
        gap: 20px 24px;
    }
    .mlzs-fbrand-name { font-size: 1rem; }
    .mlzs-fbrand-desc,
    .mlzs-flinks a,
    .mlzs-fcontact li { font-size: 0.92rem; }
    .cbse-title { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.4vw, 2.4rem); }
    .fees-brandbar-inner { gap: 120px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 18px;
        padding-right: 18px;
    }

    .top-header-content {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 8px 12px;
    }
    .location-text { display: none; }

    .nav-container {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 8px 16px;
        gap: 10px;
    }
    .nav-part--left {
        display: flex !important;
        grid-column: 1;
        justify-self: start;
    }
    .nav-erp-btn { display: inline-flex; }
    .brand-erp-btn { display: none !important; }
    .nav-part--center,
    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: #fff;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        gap: 0;
        padding: 12px 0;
        box-shadow: 0 12px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
        z-index: 999;
        max-height: min(70vh, 640px);
        overflow-y: hidden;
    }
    .nav-menu.active {
        display: flex;
    }
    .nav-part--right {
        grid-column: 2;
        justify-self: end;
    }
    .mobile-menu-toggle { display: inline-flex !important; }
    .nav-menu .nav-link {
        padding: 12px 20px;
        white-space: normal;
        justify-content: space-between;
        border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
        border-radius: 0;
    }
    .nav-menu .nav-item-dropdown { width: 100%; }
    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu,
    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu--lg,
    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu--wide {
        position: static;
        transform: none;
        width: 100%;
        max-width: none;
        display: none;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        background: #F0F9FF;
        padding: 4px 0;
        overflow: visible;
    }
    .nav-menu .nav-item-dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
    .nav-menu .nav-item-dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }
    .nav-menu .dropdown-menu a {
        min-width: 0;
        white-space: normal;
    }

    .mlzs-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 22px 28px;
    }
    .mlzs-fcol--brand {
        grid-column: 1 / -1;
        padding-bottom: 12px;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.18);
    }
    .mlzs-footer-inner {
        padding-left: 20px;
        padding-right: 20px;
    }

    .why-row,
    .ls-split,
    .ls-split--reverse,
    .ov-row,
    .ov-row--reverse,
    .mls-split,
    .pp-uniform-grid,
    .gallery-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .ls-split--reverse .ls-copy { order: 1; }
    .ls-split--reverse .ls-photo { order: 2; }
    .why-copy-box,
    .ov-copy,
    .ov-copy--left {
        margin-left: 0;
        margin-right: 0;
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }
    .fees-brandbar-inner {
        gap: 48px;
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        justify-content: center;
    }
    .mlzs-sticker { display: none; }
    .pp-table-wrap,
    .ne-table-wrap,
    .fees-html,
    .tc-table-wrap {
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }
    .cbse-hero { padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .mlzs-footer-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .mlzs-fcol--brand {
        text-align: center;
    }
    .mlzs-fbrand { justify-content: center; }
    .mlzs-fsocial { justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 700px) {
    .container {
        padding-left: 14px;
        padding-right: 14px;
    }
    .mlzs-footer-inner {
        padding-left: 16px !important;
        padding-right: 16px !important;
    }
    .mlzs-fbar {
        font-size: 13px;
        line-height: 1.5;
        padding: 0 8px;
    }
    .ne-preview {
        padding: 7px 12px;
        font-size: 0.78rem;
    }
    .pp-cards,
    .pp-steps,
    .pp-contact,
    .pp-stats {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }
    .gallery-page-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FACULTY PAGE — PREMIUM GROUP PORTRAITS
   ========================================================================== */
.fac-page .cbse-hero {
    z-index: 12;
}
.fac-page .fac-body {
    padding-top: 72px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: visible;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 36% at 8% 28%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.1), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 46% 34% at 94% 62%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), transparent 58%),
        #f4f8fc;
    position: relative;
}
.fac-page .fac-body::before,
.fac-page .fac-body::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.fac-page .fac-body::before {
    left: -90px;
    top: 18%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08), transparent 70%);
}
.fac-page .fac-body::after {
    right: -80px;
    bottom: 12%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.1), transparent 70%);
}
.fac-page .fac-body > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.fac-intro {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px 40px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.fac-intro::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 46%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #00A8E8, #0A3A60, #00A8E8, transparent);
}
.fac-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.fac-chip i { color: #00A8E8; }
.fac-intro h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.15rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.fac-intro p {
    max-width: 820px;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
    color: #4b6278;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.fac-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}
.fac-stat {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 12px;
}
.fac-stat strong {
    display: block;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.fac-stat span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.fac-gallery {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.fac-shot-row {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 150px minmax(0, 1fr) 150px;
    gap: 8px;
    align-items: center;
    margin: 10px 0;
}
.fac-side {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 18px;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    padding: 8px 0;
}
.fac-side--left { align-items: flex-end; padding-right: 6px; }
.fac-side--right { align-items: flex-start; padding-left: 6px; }
.fac-star {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 14px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.16));
}
.fac-star--lg { width: 118px; height: 118px; }
.fac-star--md { width: 78px; height: 78px; opacity: 0.85; }
.fac-star--sm { width: 46px; height: 46px; opacity: 0.6; }
.fac-side--left .fac-star--md { transform: translateX(-10px); }
.fac-side--left .fac-star--sm { transform: translateX(6px); }
.fac-side--right .fac-star--md { transform: translateX(10px); }
.fac-side--right .fac-star--sm { transform: translateX(-6px); }
.fac-between {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 16px;
    padding: 18px 150px;
}
.fac-between span {
    flex: 1;
    height: 2px;
    max-width: 280px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #31A8D9, #D4AF37);
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.fac-between span:last-child {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4AF37, #31A8D9, transparent);
}
.fac-between img {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    object-fit: contain;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    filter: drop-shadow(0 6px 10px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.16));
}
.fac-shot {
    margin: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
    box-shadow:
        0 0 0 6px rgba(255,255,255,0.7),
        0 16px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
    cursor: default;
    max-width: 760px;
    width: 100%;
    justify-self: center;
}
.fac-shot-frame {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    line-height: 0;
}
.fac-shot-frame::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 10px;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    border-radius: 10px;
    pointer-events: none;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(49, 168, 217, 0.25);
    z-index: 2;
}
.fac-shot-frame > img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    display: block;
    object-fit: contain;
}
.fac-shot-cap {
    padding: 16px 20px 18px;
    background: #fff;
}
.fac-shot-kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #00A8E8;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.fac-shot-cap h3 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.28rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.fac-shot-cap p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #5b6f82;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
}

.fac-cta {
    margin-top: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 58%, #165A8E 100%);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.28);
}
.fac-cta h3 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.fac-cta p {
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    max-width: 640px;
    line-height: 1.55;
}
.fac-cta-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #00A8E8;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.fac-cta-btn:hover { background: #007bb8; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .fac-intro { padding: 26px 18px 22px; }
    .fac-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .fac-gallery { max-width: 100%; }
    .fac-shot-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
    .fac-side { display: none; }
    .fac-between { padding: 14px 8px; }
    .fac-between span { max-width: none; }
    .fac-shot { max-width: 100%; }
    .fac-shot-cap { padding: 14px 14px 16px; }
    .fac-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }
    .fac-cta-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .fac-shot,
    .fac-shot-frame img {
        transition: none;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LABORATORY INFRASTRUCTURE — PREMIUM LABS GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.lab-page .cbse-hero {
    z-index: 12;
}
.lab-page .lab-body {
    padding-top: 72px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: visible;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 36% at 8% 28%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.1), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 46% 34% at 94% 62%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), transparent 58%),
        #f4f8fc;
    position: relative;
}
.lab-page .lab-body::before,
.lab-page .lab-body::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 280px;
    height: 280px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}
.lab-page .lab-body::before {
    left: -90px;
    top: 18%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08), transparent 70%);
}
.lab-page .lab-body::after {
    right: -80px;
    bottom: 12%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.1), transparent 70%);
}
.lab-page .lab-body > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.lab-intro {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px 40px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.lab-intro::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 46%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #00A8E8, #0A3A60, #00A8E8, transparent);
}
.lab-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.lab-chip i { color: #00A8E8; }
.lab-intro h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.15rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.lab-intro p {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
    color: #4b6278;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.lab-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}
.lab-stat {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 12px;
}
.lab-stat strong {
    display: block;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.lab-stat span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.lab-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.lab-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.07);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}
.lab-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.14);
}
.lab-card-media {
    position: relative;
    margin: 0;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0A3A60;
}
.lab-card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}
.lab-card-banner {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 50%, #041E34 100%);
    color: #f4d27a;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.lab-card-banner i {
    color: #00A8E8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.lab-card-body {
    padding: 18px 20px 22px;
}
.lab-card-kicker {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #00A8E8;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.lab-card-body h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.lab-card-body p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #5b6f82;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.lab-cta {
    margin-top: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 58%, #165A8E 100%);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.28);
}
.lab-cta h3 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.lab-cta p {
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 640px;
}
.lab-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #00A8E8;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.lab-cta-btn:hover { background: #007bb8; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .lab-intro { padding: 26px 18px 22px; }
    .lab-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .lab-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 18px; }
    .lab-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }
    .lab-cta-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .lab-card {
        transition: none;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   IT INFRASTRUCTURE — DIGITAL CAMPUS FEATURES
   ========================================================================== */
.it-page .cbse-hero {
    z-index: 12;
}
.it-page .it-body {
    padding-top: 72px;
    padding-bottom: 72px;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: visible;
    position: relative;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 32% at 6% 18%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.14), transparent 58%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 42% 30% at 96% 72%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), transparent 56%),
        linear-gradient(180deg, #f3f8fd 0%, #eef6fb 100%);
}
.it-page .it-body::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
    opacity: 0.35;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 42px 42px;
    mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 70% at 50% 40%, #000 40%, transparent 85%);
}
.it-page .it-body > .container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
}
.it-intro {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    border-radius: 24px;
    padding: 36px 40px 32px;
    text-align: center;
    box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.06);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.it-intro::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 46%;
    height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #00A8E8, #0A3A60, #00A8E8, transparent);
}
.it-chip {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(14, 165, 233, 0.22);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.it-chip i { color: #00A8E8; }
.it-intro h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: clamp(1.55rem, 2.6vw, 2.15rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}
.it-intro p {
    max-width: 860px;
    margin: 10px auto 0;
    color: #4b6278;
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
}
.it-stats {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
    margin-top: 28px;
}
.it-stat {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f4fbff 0%, #ffffff 100%);
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.16);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 12px;
}
.it-stat strong {
    display: block;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.it-stat span {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 4px;
    color: #64748b;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.it-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 22px;
    max-width: 1180px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.it-card {
    position: relative;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    border-radius: 22px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.07);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.28s ease, box-shadow 0.28s ease;
}
.it-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 22px 44px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.14);
}
.it-card-index {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    left: 14px;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041E34, #0A3A60);
    color: #f4d27a;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.28);
}
.it-card-media {
    margin: 0;
    height: 210px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0A3A60;
}
.it-card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}
.it-card-media--cover img {
    object-fit: cover;
}
.it-card-media--contain {
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, #f7fbff 0%, #eef4fa 100%);
}
.it-card-media--contain img {
    object-fit: contain;
    padding: 18px 16px 8px;
}
.it-card-body {
    padding: 18px 20px 22px;
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.it-card-kicker {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #00A8E8;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.it-card-body h3 {
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.it-card-body p {
    margin: 0;
    color: #5b6f82;
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.it-cta {
    margin-top: 36px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #041E34 0%, #0A3A60 58%, #165A8E 100%);
    border-radius: 22px;
    padding: 28px 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(4, 30, 52, 0.28);
}
.it-cta h3 {
    margin: 0 0 6px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
}
.it-cta p {
    margin: 0;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    max-width: 640px;
}
.it-cta-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: #00A8E8;
    color: #fff !important;
    font-weight: 800;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    text-decoration: none !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.it-cta-btn:hover { background: #007bb8; }

@media (max-width: 990px) {
    .it-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .it-card-media { height: 230px; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .it-intro { padding: 26px 18px 22px; }
    .it-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .it-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        text-align: center;
        padding: 22px 18px;
    }
    .it-cta-btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .it-card {
        transition: none;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY — PHOTO / MEDIA ALBUM FOLDERS
   ========================================================================== */
.gal-page .cbse-hero { z-index: 12; }
.gal-page .gal-body {
    padding-top: 56px;
    padding-bottom: 64px;
    z-index: 1;
    overflow: visible;
    position: relative;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 36% at 8% 28%, rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.1), transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 46% 34% at 94% 62%, rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1), transparent 58%),
        #f4f8fc;
}
.gal-page .gal-body > .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.gal-page [hidden] { display: none !important; }

.gal-nav {
    display: flex;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    max-width: 520px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
}
.gal-nav-rule {
    width: 1px;
    background: rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.1);
    margin: 8px 4px;
}
.gal-cat {
    flex: 1;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    color: #7a8fa3;
    padding: 8px 14px 12px;
    cursor: pointer;
    text-align: center;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    position: relative;
}
.gal-cat::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 18%;
    right: 18%;
    bottom: -1px;
    height: 2px;
    background: transparent;
    border-radius: 2px;
}
.gal-cat.is-active { color: #0A3A60; }
.gal-cat.is-active::after {
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, #00A8E8, #d4af37);
}

.gal-years {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px 4px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.gal-year {
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    color: #7a8fa3;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.8px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 8px 14px;
    cursor: pointer;
    position: relative;
}
.gal-year + .gal-year::before {
    content: '·';
    position: absolute;
    left: -2px;
    color: #c5d0da;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.gal-year.is-active { color: #0A3A60; }
.gal-year.is-active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 4px;
    height: 1px;
    background: #d4af37;
}

.gal-back {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    padding-bottom: 18px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08);
    background: none;
    border-radius: 0;
}
.gal-back h3 {
    margin: 0;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.gal-back p {
    margin: 4px 0 0;
    color: #00A8E8;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.gal-back-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border: 0;
    background: transparent;
    color: #0A3A60;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.gal-back-btn:hover { color: #00A8E8; }

.gal-folders {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
}
.gal-folder {
    position: relative;
    grid-column: span 4;
    height: 280px;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 14px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: #041E34;
    text-align: left;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.14);
}
.gal-folder.is-hero {
    grid-column: span 8;
    height: 420px;
}
.gal-folder.is-hidden { display: none; }
.gal-folder img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transform: scale(1.04);
    transition: transform 0.7s ease;
}
.gal-folder:hover img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.gal-orn {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 4;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.gal-rim {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 11px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 210, 122, 0.42);
    border-radius: 8px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.12);
}
.gal-c {
    position: absolute;
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    z-index: 1;
}
.gal-c::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    width: 7px;
    height: 7px;
    background: #f4d27a;
    transform: rotate(45deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(244, 210, 122, 0.85);
}
.gal-c--tl { top: 11px; left: 11px; border-top: 2px solid #f4d27a; border-left: 2px solid #f4d27a; }
.gal-c--tr { top: 11px; right: 11px; border-top: 2px solid #f4d27a; border-right: 2px solid #f4d27a; }
.gal-c--bl { bottom: 11px; left: 11px; border-bottom: 2px solid #f4d27a; border-left: 2px solid #f4d27a; }
.gal-c--br { bottom: 11px; right: 11px; border-bottom: 2px solid #f4d27a; border-right: 2px solid #f4d27a; }
.gal-c--tl::before { top: -4px; left: -4px; }
.gal-c--tr::before { top: -4px; right: -4px; }
.gal-c--bl::before { bottom: -4px; left: -4px; }
.gal-c--br::before { bottom: -4px; right: -4px; }
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-c { width: 28px; height: 28px; }
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-rim { inset: 14px; }
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-c--tl,
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-c--tr { top: 14px; }
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-c--bl,
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-c--br { bottom: 14px; }
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-c--tl,
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-c--bl { left: 14px; }
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-c--tr,
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-c--br { right: 14px; }
.gal-folder:hover .gal-rim {
    border-color: rgba(244, 210, 122, 0.75);
    box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 1px rgba(0, 168, 232, 0.28);
}
.gal-folder-veil {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 28px 26px 24px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 32%, rgba(4, 22, 40, 0.9) 100%);
    color: #fff;
}
.gal-folder-meta {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 1.6px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #f4d27a;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.gal-folder-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 1.22rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.25;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    color: #fff;
}
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-folder-title { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2.05rem); }
.gal-folder.is-hero .gal-folder-veil { padding: 34px 32px 28px; }
.gal-folder-count {
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.4px;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
}

.gal-photos {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
}
.gal-photo {
    position: relative;
    height: 210px;
    border: 0;
    padding: 0;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer;
    background: #041E34;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.12);
}
.gal-photo .gal-c { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.gal-photo .gal-rim { inset: 8px; border-radius: 6px; }
.gal-photo .gal-c--tl { top: 8px; left: 8px; }
.gal-photo .gal-c--tr { top: 8px; right: 8px; }
.gal-photo .gal-c--bl { bottom: 8px; left: 8px; }
.gal-photo .gal-c--br { bottom: 8px; right: 8px; }
.gal-photo .gal-c::before { width: 5px; height: 5px; }
.gal-photo:nth-child(5n) { height: 260px; }
.gal-photo.is-hidden { display: none; }
.gal-photo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.5s ease;
}
.gal-photo:hover img {
    transform: scale(1.06);
    filter: saturate(1.08);
}

.gal-empty {
    text-align: center;
    color: #64748b;
    padding: 40px 12px;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
@media (max-width: 990px) {
    .gal-folder { grid-column: span 6; height: 240px; }
    .gal-folder.is-hero { grid-column: span 12; height: 320px; }
    .gal-photos { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .gal-photo,
    .gal-photo:nth-child(5n) { height: 180px; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .gal-back { flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
    .gal-nav { flex-direction: column; border-bottom: 0; }
    .gal-nav-rule { display: none; }
    .gal-cat { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 58, 96, 0.08); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .gal-folder,
    .gal-folder.is-hero { grid-column: span 12; height: 260px; }
    .gal-photos { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .gal-photo { height: 140px; }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .gal-folder img,
    .gal-photo img {
        transition: none;
        transform: none !important;
    }
}

/* =========================================================
   10 YEARS OF GLORY - CELEBRATION STAR STREAM & SIDE ART
   ========================================================= */
.glory-10yrs-page {
    position: relative;
    overflow-x: clip;
}

.glory-10yrs-page .container {
    max-width: 1180px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

.glory-10yrs-page .pp-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Side art container spanning the page */
.glory-side-art {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 4;
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* Flanks on left and right - STABLE, NO SHAKING, NO FLOATING */
.glory-flank {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 190px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.glory-flank--left {
    left: max(12px, calc((100% - 1180px) / 2 - 190px));
}

.glory-flank--right {
    right: max(12px, calc((100% - 1180px) / 2 - 190px));
}

/* Stream wrappers containing the star SVGs */
.glory-stream-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    width: 190px;
    height: 510px;
}

.glory-star-stream-svg {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    overflow: visible;
}

/* Static clean placements */
.glory-flank--left .glory-stream-wrap--top {
    top: 240px;
}

.glory-flank--left .glory-stream-wrap--mid {
    top: 880px;
}

.glory-flank--right .glory-stream-wrap--top {
    top: 300px;
}

.glory-flank--right .glory-stream-wrap--mid {
    top: 960px;
}

/* Crisp rendering without any blurry filters */
.glory-star {
    shape-rendering: geometricPrecision;
}

.glory-star--hero {
    shape-rendering: geometricPrecision;
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
    .glory-flank {
        width: 145px;
    }
    .glory-stream-wrap {
        width: 145px;
        height: 389px;
        opacity: 0.85;
    }
    .glory-flank--left {
        left: 8px;
    }
    .glory-flank--right {
        right: 8px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .glory-flank {
        width: 110px;
    }
    .glory-stream-wrap {
        width: 110px;
        height: 295px;
        opacity: 0.6;
    }
    .glory-stream-wrap--mid {
        display: none;
    }
    .glory-flank--left .glory-stream-wrap--top {
        top: 200px;
    }
    .glory-flank--right .glory-stream-wrap--top {
        top: 240px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .glory-flank {
        width: 75px;
    }
    .glory-stream-wrap {
        width: 75px;
        height: 201px;
        opacity: 0.4;
    }
    .glory-flank--left {
        left: 2px;
    }
    .glory-flank--right {
        right: 2px;
    }
    .glory-flank--left .glory-stream-wrap--top {
        top: 170px;
    }
    .glory-flank--right .glory-stream-wrap--top {
        top: 190px;
    }
}