/* =========================================================
   Ashford Career College | Premium Stylesheet
   Designated Private Training Institution
   ========================================================= */

/* 1. DESIGN TOKENS */
:root {
  --color-navy-900: #0d2618;
  --color-navy-800: #14412a;
  --color-navy-700: #1a5c3a;
  --color-navy-600: #2a7a52;
  --color-navy-500: #3a9468;
  --color-gold-600: #9a7a08;
  --color-gold-500: #b8960c;
  --color-gold-400: #c9a82e;
  --color-gold-300: #dfc062;
  --color-gold-100: #f9f0d0;
  --color-rose-100: #edf4ea;
  --color-cream: #f6faf4;
  --color-cream-dark: #eef5e9;
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-gray-900: #111a14;
  --color-gray-800: #2a2a2a;
  --color-gray-700: #3d4d42;
  --color-gray-500: #72806f;
  --color-gray-300: #c8d4c4;
  --color-gray-200: #e2ece0;
  --color-gray-100: #f0f5ef;
  --color-success: #2e7d4f;
  --color-danger: #b3261e;

  --font-serif: 'EB Garamond', 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;

  --space-1: 0.25rem; --space-2: 0.5rem; --space-3: 0.75rem; --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.5rem;  --space-6: 2rem;   --space-7: 3rem;    --space-8: 4rem;
  --space-9: 5rem;

  --container-max: 1240px;
  --radius-sm: 4px; --radius-md: 10px; --radius-lg: 18px; --radius-xl: 28px; --radius-pill: 999px;

  --shadow-xs:   0 1px  3px rgba(13,38,24,0.06);
  --shadow-sm:   0 2px  8px rgba(13,38,24,0.07);
  --shadow-md:   0 6px 24px rgba(13,38,24,0.10);
  --shadow-lg:   0 16px 48px rgba(13,38,24,0.13);
  --shadow-xl:   0 28px 72px rgba(13,38,24,0.18);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 36px rgba(184,150,12,0.28);
  --shadow-gold-sm: 0 4px 16px rgba(184,150,12,0.18);

  --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-out:    cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --ease-in:     cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 1, 1);
  --transition:         0.22s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow:    0.5s  cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-spring:  0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --header-height: 80px;
}

/* 2. RESET */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; overflow-x: clip; }
body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  background: var(--color-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: clip;
}
img, svg, video { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: var(--color-navy-700); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition); }
a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-500); }
a:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold-500); outline-offset: 3px; border-radius: 2px; }
ul, ol { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
button:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold-500); outline-offset: 3px; }
input, textarea, select { font-family: inherit; font-size: 1rem; }

/* Scroll Progress Bar */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed; top: 0; left: 0; height: 3px; width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-500), var(--color-gold-300));
  z-index: 9999; transition: width 0.04s linear; pointer-events: none;
}

/* 3. TYPOGRAPHY */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-weight: 600; line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--color-navy-900); letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.5vw, 4rem); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); font-weight: 500; }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.8vw, 2.75rem); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.3rem, 2.4vw, 1.7rem); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
p  { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); color: var(--color-gray-700); }

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  color: var(--color-gold-500); margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: ''; display: inline-block; width: 20px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-gold-500); flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lead { font-size: 1.12rem; line-height: 1.75; color: var(--color-gray-700); max-width: 60ch; }

.text-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-800) 30%, var(--color-gold-500));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}

/* 4. LAYOUT */
.container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-5); }
.container-max { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 var(--space-5); }
.section { padding: var(--space-9) 0; }
.section--tight { padding: var(--space-8) 0; }
.section--alt { background-color: var(--color-cream); }
.section--dark { background-color: var(--color-navy-900); color: var(--color-white); }
.section--dark h1, .section--dark h2, .section--dark h3, .section--dark h4 { color: var(--color-white); }
.section--dark p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); }
.section-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.section-header .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section-header .lead { margin: 0 auto; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }

/* 5. MARQUEE */
.marquee-strip {
  background: var(--color-navy-900); padding: 0.75rem 0; overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(223,192,98,0.2);
}
.marquee-track {
  display: flex; gap: 3rem; white-space: nowrap;
  animation: marquee 30s linear infinite; will-change: transform;
}
.marquee-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.marquee-item {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.marquee-item svg { color: var(--color-gold-400); flex-shrink: 0; width: 14px; height: 14px; }
.marquee-dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-gold-500); flex-shrink: 0; }

/* 6. BUTTONS */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.9rem; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.04em; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer; transition: all var(--transition-spring); border: 2px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.btn:active { transform: scale(0.97) !important; }
.btn:focus-visible { outline: 2px solid var(--color-gold-400); outline-offset: 3px; }

.btn--primary { background: var(--color-navy-800); color: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-navy-800); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--color-navy-900); border-color: var(--color-navy-900); color: var(--color-white); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.btn--gold { background: var(--color-gold-500); color: var(--color-white); border-color: var(--color-gold-500); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--color-gold-400); border-color: var(--color-gold-400); color: var(--color-white); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold); }

.btn--outline { background: transparent; color: var(--color-navy-800); border-color: var(--color-navy-700); }
.btn--outline:hover { background: var(--color-navy-800); color: var(--color-white); transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }

.btn--outline-light { background: transparent; color: var(--color-white); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); }
.btn--outline-light:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); color: var(--color-white); transform: translateY(-2px); }

.btn--lg { padding: 1.1rem 2.4rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.btn--block { width: 100%; }

/* 7. TOPBAR */
.topbar {
  background: var(--color-navy-900); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
  font-size: 0.8rem; padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(223,192,98,0.15);
}
.topbar__inner { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); transition: color var(--transition); }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-300); }
.topbar__contact { display: flex; gap: var(--space-5); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar__contact span, .topbar__contact a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem; }

/* 8. HEADER / NAV (MEGA MENU & DROPDOWNS) */
.site-header {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 200;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.98); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(184,150,12,0.18);
  transition: background var(--transition-slow), box-shadow var(--transition-slow), backdrop-filter var(--transition-slow);
}
.site-header.is-scrolled {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.4);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px) saturate(1.4);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.nav { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; height: var(--header-height); }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); font-family: var(--font-serif); color: var(--color-navy-900); transition: opacity var(--transition); }
.brand:hover { color: var(--color-navy-900); opacity: 0.88; }
.brand__logo { height: 58px; width: auto; flex-shrink: 0; display: block; object-fit: contain; }
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.brand__name { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.brand__sub { font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.63rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: var(--color-gold-500); margin-top: 4px; }

.nav__menu { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-6); }
.nav__list { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-5); }
.nav__item { position: relative; }
.nav__link { 
  position: relative; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-gray-800); 
  padding: 0.5rem 0; transition: color var(--transition);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
}
.nav__link svg { width: 14px; height: 14px; margin-left: 4px; transition: transform 0.2s; opacity: 0.6; }
.nav__link:hover svg { transform: translateY(2px); opacity: 1; }

.nav__link::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; bottom: -2px; width: 0; height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-500), var(--color-gold-300));
  transition: width var(--transition-spring); border-radius: 1px;
}
.nav__link:hover, .nav__link.is-active { color: var(--color-navy-900); }
.nav__link:hover::after, .nav__link.is-active::after { width: 100%; }

/* Desktop Dropdowns */
.dropdown {
  position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; min-width: 220px;
  background: var(--color-white); border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold-500);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); padding: 0.5rem 0; z-index: 100;
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-spring); border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
}
.nav__item:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }

.dropdown__link {
  display: block; padding: 0.7rem 1.5rem; font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-gray-800);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.dropdown__link:hover { background: var(--color-cream); color: var(--color-navy-900); padding-left: 1.8rem; }

/* Mega Menu */
.mega-menu {
  left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(10px); 
  width: 100vw; max-width: var(--container-max);
  padding: var(--space-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5);
}
.nav__item:hover .mega-menu { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }

/* School block — repeatable unit for each school */
.mega-school + .mega-school { border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200); padding-top: var(--space-5); }
.mega-school__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy-900); letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5); padding-bottom: var(--space-3);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
}
.mega-school__cols {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-6) var(--space-7); align-items: start;
}

/* Full-width advisor CTA bar */
.mega-menu__cta {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}
.mega-menu__cta p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-navy-900); }
.mega-menu__cta a {
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-gold-500);
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; white-space: nowrap;
}
.mega-menu__cta a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-400); }

.mega-menu__col h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; color: var(--color-gray-500);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100); padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.mega-menu__list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.35rem; }
.mega-menu__link { 
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-navy-900); font-weight: 500; 
  transition: color var(--transition), transform var(--transition); display: block; 
}
.mega-menu__link:hover { color: var(--color-gold-500); transform: translateX(5px); }

.nav__toggle { 
  display: none; width: 44px; height: 44px; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; 
  align-items: center; gap: 6px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); transition: background var(--transition); 
}
.nav__toggle span { display: block; width: 24px; height: 2px; background: var(--color-navy-900); border-radius: 1px; transition: transform var(--transition-spring), opacity var(--transition); }
.nav__toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav__toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.nav__toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* 9. HERO & PAGE HERO */
.hero { position: relative; min-height: 82vh; display: flex; align-items: center; color: var(--color-white); overflow: hidden; isolation: isolate; }
.hero__bg { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -2; background: url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') center/cover no-repeat; will-change: transform; }
.hero__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: -1; background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13,38,24,0.94) 0%, rgba(13,38,24,0.72) 55%, rgba(13,38,24,0.45) 100%); }
.hero__inner { padding: var(--space-9) 0; max-width: 760px; }
.hero h1 { color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: var(--space-5); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); max-width: 54ch; }
.hero__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__badges {
  display: flex; gap: var(--space-6); flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: var(--space-8); padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}
.hero__badge { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
.hero__badge strong { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.7rem; font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-gold-300); line-height: 1; }
.hero__badge span { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; }

.page-hero {
  position: relative; padding: var(--space-9) 0 var(--space-8); overflow: hidden;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-900) 0%, var(--color-navy-800) 60%, var(--color-navy-700) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white);
}
.page-hero::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -15%; width: 700px; height: 700px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(185,150,12,0.18) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.page-hero::after  { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -30%; left: -10%; width: 500px; height: 500px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,122,82,0.15) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.page-hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; max-width: 740px; }
.page-hero h1 { color: var(--color-white); }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 0; }
.breadcrumb { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem; font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.breadcrumb a { color: var(--color-gold-300); }
.breadcrumb span { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }

/* 10. GRIDS, FEATURE CARDS, PROGRAM CARDS, SPLIT LAYOUT, STATS, CTA BANNER */
.grid { display: grid; gap: var(--space-5); }
.grid--2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
.grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }

.feature-card {
  background: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-6);
  transition: all var(--transition-spring); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.feature-card::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-500), var(--color-gold-300));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform var(--transition-spring);
}
.feature-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.feature-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }

.feature-card__icon {
  width: 54px; height: 54px; border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-rose-100); color: var(--color-navy-700);
  display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  transition: background var(--transition), transform var(--transition-spring);
}
.feature-card__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; stroke: var(--color-navy-700); fill: none; stroke-width: 1.75; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; transition: stroke var(--transition); }
.feature-card:hover .feature-card__icon { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-800), var(--color-navy-600)); transform: scale(1.06); }
.feature-card:hover .feature-card__icon svg { stroke: var(--color-gold-300); }
.feature-card h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.feature-card p { font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.65; }

.program-card {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition-spring); position: relative;
}
.program-card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); border-color: transparent; }

.program-card__media { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 16/10; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-800), var(--color-navy-600)); overflow: hidden; }
.program-card__media img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out); }
.program-card:hover .program-card__media img { transform: scale(1.07); }
.program-card__media::after {
  content: 'View Program \2192';
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(13,38,24,0.82) 0%, rgba(13,38,24,0.15) 100%);
  display: flex; align-items: flex-end; padding: var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--color-gold-300);
  opacity: 0; transition: opacity var(--transition-spring);
}
.program-card:hover .program-card__media::after { opacity: 1; }

.program-card__tag {
  position: absolute; top: var(--space-3); left: var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-gold-500); color: var(--color-white);
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  padding: 0.32rem 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); z-index: 1;
}
.program-card__body { padding: var(--space-5); display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; }
.program-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.program-card__desc { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-gray-700); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); flex-grow: 1; line-height: 1.6; }
.program-card__meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; padding-top: var(--space-4); border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200); }
.program-card__price { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-navy-900); }
.program-card__price small { display: block; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.68rem; color: var(--color-gray-500); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.program-card__cta { font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-navy-700); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem; transition: color var(--transition); }
.program-card__cta::after { content: '\2192'; transition: transform var(--transition-spring); }
.program-card:hover .program-card__cta { color: var(--color-gold-500); }
.program-card:hover .program-card__cta::after { transform: translateX(5px); }

.split { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-8); align-items: center; }
.split__media img { border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); }
.split__media--frame { position: relative; }
.split__media--frame img { transition: transform var(--transition-slow); }
.split__media--frame:hover img { transform: scale(1.02); }
.split__media--frame::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 20px -20px -20px 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold-400); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  z-index: -1; opacity: 0.65; transition: opacity var(--transition-slow), transform var(--transition-slow);
}
.split__media--frame:hover::before { opacity: 1; transform: translate(-3px, 3px); }

.stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4,1fr); gap: var(--space-5); text-align: center; }
.stats > div {
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  transition: background var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.stats > div:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-color: rgba(223,192,98,0.3); }
.stat__number { font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: clamp(2.2rem,4.5vw,3.2rem); font-weight: 500; color: var(--color-gold-300); line-height: 1; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.stat__label { font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.18em; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); }

.cta-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy-900) 0%, var(--color-navy-800) 60%, var(--color-navy-700) 100%);
  color: var(--color-white); border-radius: var(--radius-xl); padding: var(--space-9) var(--space-8);
  text-align: center; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-banner::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -8%; width: 500px; height: 500px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(223,192,98,0.16) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-banner::after  { content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -30%; left: -5%; width: 400px; height: 400px; background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(42,122,82,0.12) 0%, transparent 65%); pointer-events: none; }
.cta-banner h2 { color: var(--color-white); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner p  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.88); max-width: 56ch; margin: 0 auto var(--space-6); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner__actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.cta-banner .eyebrow { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* 11. FORMS */
.form { display: grid; gap: var(--space-4); }
.form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
.form__group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-2); }
.form__label { font-size: 0.86rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-navy-900); letter-spacing: 0.01em; }
.form__label .req { color: var(--color-danger); }
.form__input, .form__textarea, .form__select {
  width: 100%; padding: 0.88rem 1.05rem; border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--color-white); color: var(--color-gray-900);
  transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.form__input:hover, .form__textarea:hover, .form__select:hover { border-color: var(--color-gray-500); }
.form__input:focus, .form__textarea:focus, .form__select:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--color-navy-700); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,92,58,0.14); }
.form__textarea { min-height: 140px; resize: vertical; font-family: inherit; }
.form__hint { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-gray-500); margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.form__feedback { display: none; padding: var(--space-4); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 500; }
.form__feedback.is-success { display: block; background: rgba(46,125,79,0.08); color: var(--color-success); border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,79,0.3); }
.form__feedback.is-error   { display: block; background: rgba(179,38,30,0.08); color: var(--color-danger); border: 1px solid rgba(179,38,30,0.3); }

/* 12. INFO CARDS */
.info-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px,1fr)); gap: var(--space-5); }
.info-card {
  background: var(--color-white); padding: var(--space-6); border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-spring); position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.info-card::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-gold-500), var(--color-gold-300));
  transform: scaleX(0); transform-origin: left; transition: transform var(--transition-spring);
}
.info-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: transparent; }
.info-card:hover::after { transform: scaleX(1); }
.info-card h4 { color: var(--color-navy-900); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); font-family: var(--font-serif); font-size: 1.18rem; }
.info-card p, .info-card a { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); color: var(--color-gray-700); }
.info-card a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-500); }

/* 13. MULTI-STEP FORM (POLISHED DARK THEME) */
.info-card.info-card--form { 
  background: var(--color-navy-900) !important; 
  color: var(--color-white); 
  border: 1px solid rgba(223,192,98,0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-7);
  transform: none !important;
  position: relative;
}
.info-card.info-card--form::after { display: none; }

.info-card--form h3 { color: var(--color-white); font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: 0.35rem; font-family: var(--font-serif); text-align: center; }
.info-card--form p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-5); text-align: center; line-height: 1.5; }

.info-card--form .form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); }
.info-card--form .form__group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.45rem; }
.info-card--form .form__row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }

.info-card--form .form__label { 
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); 
  font-size: 0.72rem; 
  font-weight: 700; 
  text-transform: uppercase; 
  letter-spacing: 0.08em; 
  margin-bottom: 0.1rem;
}
.info-card--form .form__input, 
.info-card--form .form__select, 
.info-card--form .form__textarea {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1.2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  color: var(--color-white);
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.info-card--form .form__input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
.info-card--form .form__input:focus, 
.info-card--form .form__select:focus, 
.info-card--form .form__textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-500);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,150,12,0.15);
  outline: none;
}
.info-card--form .form__select option { color: var(--color-gray-900); }

.form-steps { position: relative; min-height: 440px; }
.form-step { 
  position: absolute; inset: 0; 
  opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; 
  transition: all 0.45s var(--ease-spring);
  transform: translateX(30px);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5);
}
.form-step.is-active { 
  opacity: 1; visibility: visible; 
  transform: translateX(0);
  position: relative;
}
.form-step.is-past { transform: translateX(-30px); opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }

.form-progress { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.form-progress__segment { flex: 1; height: 4px; border-radius: 2px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); transition: background 0.3s; }
.form-progress__segment.is-active { background: var(--color-gold-500); }
.form-progress__segment.is-complete { background: var(--color-success); }

.form-nav { display: flex; gap: 12px; margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.form-nav .btn { flex: 1; }
.form-nav .btn--back { flex: 0 0 54px; padding: 0; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: var(--color-white); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }
.form-nav .btn--back:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }

.form__captcha {
  text-align: center;
  margin: var(--space-4) 0 var(--space-3);
  min-height: 65px;
}
.form__captcha .cf-turnstile {
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: top;
}
/* Shrink compact widget visually (Turnstile's smallest native size is 130x120) */
.form__captcha .cf-turnstile[data-size="compact"] {
  transform: scale(0.75);
  transform-origin: top center;
  margin-bottom: -30px; /* absorb space freed by the scale */
}
.form__captcha:has(.cf-turnstile[data-size="compact"]) { min-height: 100px; }

.form-success { text-align: center; padding: var(--space-8) 0; display: none; }
.form-success.is-visible { display: block; animation: fadeUp 0.6s var(--ease-spring) forwards; }
.form-success svg { width: 64px; height: 64px; color: var(--color-gold-400); margin: 0 auto 1.5rem; }
.form-success h3 { color: var(--color-white); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.form-success p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8); }

/* 14. CHECK LIST, CHIPS, FOOTER, BACK TO TOP */
.check-list { display: grid; gap: var(--space-3); }
.check-list li { position: relative; padding-left: 2rem; color: var(--color-gray-700); line-height: 1.6; font-size: 0.97rem; }
.check-list li::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0.38em;
  width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-gold-500);
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='white' stroke-width='3.5' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'%3E%3Cpolyline points='20 6 9 17 4 12'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 11px; background-position: center; background-repeat: no-repeat;
  transition: transform var(--transition);
}
.check-list li:hover::before { transform: scale(1.15); }

.chip-list { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-2); }
.chip { background: var(--color-rose-100); color: var(--color-navy-800); padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem; border-radius: var(--radius-pill); font-size: 0.83rem; font-weight: 500; border: 1px solid transparent; transition: all var(--transition); }
.chip:hover { background: var(--color-navy-800); color: var(--color-white); }

.site-footer { background: var(--color-navy-900); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); padding: var(--space-9) 0 var(--space-5); }
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-7); margin-bottom: var(--space-8); }
.footer-col h4 { color: var(--color-white); font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.2em; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.footer-col p, .footer-col a { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.footer-col a { transition: color var(--transition), padding-left var(--transition); display: inline-block; }
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-300); padding-left: 4px; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.footer-social a { width: 38px; height: 38px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); border-radius: 50%; display: grid; place-items: center; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); transition: all var(--transition-spring); }
.footer-social a svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--color-gold-500); border-color: var(--color-gold-500); color: var(--color-white); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-bottom { border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-top: var(--space-5); display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: var(--space-3); font-size: 0.82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }

#back-to-top {
  position: fixed; bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem; width: 46px; height: 46px;
  background: var(--color-navy-900); color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center; cursor: pointer; z-index: 100;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity var(--transition-spring), transform var(--transition-spring), background var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
  pointer-events: none;
}
#back-to-top.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
#back-to-top:hover { background: var(--color-gold-500); border-color: var(--color-gold-500); box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold-sm); transform: translateY(-3px); }
#back-to-top svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; stroke: currentColor; fill: none; stroke-width: 2.5; stroke-linecap: round; stroke-linejoin: round; }

/* 15. ANIMATIONS */
@keyframes fadeUp { from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); } to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); } }
@keyframes marquee { from { transform: translateX(0); } to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

.fade-up { opacity: 0; animation: fadeUp 0.75s var(--ease-spring) forwards; }
.fade-up.delay-1 { animation-delay: 0.10s; }
.fade-up.delay-2 { animation-delay: 0.22s; }
.fade-up.delay-3 { animation-delay: 0.34s; }
.fade-up.delay-4 { animation-delay: 0.46s; }
.fade-up.delay-5 { animation-delay: 0.58s; }

.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease-spring), transform 0.65s var(--ease-spring); }
.reveal.is-visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

.stagger > *:nth-child(1) { transition-delay:   0ms; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(2) { transition-delay:  80ms; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: 160ms; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(4) { transition-delay: 240ms; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(5) { transition-delay: 320ms; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(6) { transition-delay: 400ms; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(7) { transition-delay: 480ms; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(8) { transition-delay: 560ms; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(9) { transition-delay: 640ms; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(10) { transition-delay: 720ms; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(11) { transition-delay: 800ms; }
.stagger > *:nth-child(12) { transition-delay: 880ms; }

/* 16. PAGE LAYOUT (STICKY SIDEBAR)
   ---------------------------------------------------------
   Handles the main content area and the persistent sidebar
   on subpages and program details.
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.page-layout {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-6); padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.page-main {
  flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-8);
}
.page-sidebar { width: 100%; }

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .page-layout { flex-direction: row; align-items: flex-start; gap: var(--space-8); }
  .page-sidebar {
    width: 380px; flex-shrink: 0; position: sticky; top: 100px; z-index: 10;
  }
}
.page-main .section { padding: var(--space-6) 0; }
.page-main .section--alt { background-color: var(--color-cream); padding: var(--space-6) 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.page-main .section--dark { background-color: var(--color-navy-900); padding: var(--space-6) 0; border-radius: var(--radius-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }

/* 17. UTILITIES
   ---------------------------------------------------------
   Helper classes for common layout and typography tasks.
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.mt-0 { margin-top: 0; }
.mt-1 { margin-top: var(--space-1); }
.mt-2 { margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.mt-3 { margin-top: var(--space-3); }
.mt-4 { margin-top: var(--space-4); }
.mt-5 { margin-top: var(--space-6); }

.mb-0 { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: var(--space-1); }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.mb-5 { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }

.muted { color: var(--color-gray-500); }
.divider { height: 1px; background: var(--color-gray-200); margin: var(--space-6) 0; border: 0; }
.tag { display: inline-block; background: var(--color-rose-100); color: var(--color-navy-800); font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.12em; padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }

/* 18. REDUCED MOTION */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.01ms !important; animation-iteration-count: 1 !important; transition-duration: 0.01ms !important; }
  .reveal, .fade-up { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
  .hero__bg { transform: none !important; }
}

/* 19. RESPONSIVE (MOBILE NAV ACCORDION) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .grid--3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2,1fr); gap: var(--space-6); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .split { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .split__media { order: -1; }
}

/* =========================================================
   Mobile Get Details CTA Bar + Drawer
   ========================================================= */
.mobile-cta-bar,
.mobile-drawer { display: none; }

/* Pages that opt out of the mobile Get Details CTA (e.g. program pages) */
body.no-mobile-cta .mobile-cta-bar,
body.no-mobile-cta .mobile-drawer,
body.no-mobile-cta .info-card--form { display: none !important; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  body.has-mobile-cta { padding-bottom: 68px; }

  .mobile-cta-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: var(--space-3);
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    z-index: 900;
    background: var(--color-navy-900);
    padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5);
    box-shadow: 0 -4px 24px rgba(13,38,24,0.25);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  }
  .mobile-cta-bar .btn { flex: 1; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .mobile-cta-bar.is-hidden { transform: translateY(100%); }
  .mobile-cta-bar span {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.72);
    font-weight: 500;
  }

  .mobile-drawer {
    display: block;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 950;
    pointer-events: none;
  }
  .mobile-drawer.is-open { pointer-events: auto; }

  .mobile-drawer__backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(13,38,24,0.62);
    backdrop-filter: blur(3px);
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  }
  .mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer__backdrop { opacity: 1; }

  .mobile-drawer__sheet {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: var(--color-navy-900);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0;
    max-height: 88vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
    transform: translateY(100%);
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring);
    box-shadow: 0 -8px 40px rgba(13,38,24,0.3);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(223,192,98,0.2);
  }
  .mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer__sheet { transform: translateY(0); }

  .mobile-drawer__handle {
    width: 36px;
    height: 4px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin: var(--space-3) auto var(--space-2);
  }

  .mobile-drawer__header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  }
  .mobile-drawer__header h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 1.45rem;
    color: var(--color-white);
  }
  .mobile-drawer__close {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
  }
  .mobile-drawer__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); color: var(--color-white); }
  .mobile-drawer__close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

  .mobile-drawer__body {
    padding: var(--space-5);
    padding-bottom: calc(var(--space-5) + env(safe-area-inset-bottom, 0px));
  }

  /* Form fields inside drawer — match info-card--form dark theme */
  .mobile-drawer__body .form__group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.45rem; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
  .mobile-drawer__body .form__label {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__body .form__label .req { color: var(--color-gold-400); }
  .mobile-drawer__body .form__input,
  .mobile-drawer__body .form__select {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
    border: 1.2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    color: var(--color-white);
    padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition);
  }
  .mobile-drawer__body .form__input::placeholder { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.25); }
  .mobile-drawer__body .form__input:focus,
  .mobile-drawer__body .form__select:focus {
    border-color: var(--color-gold-500);
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(184,150,12,0.15);
    outline: none;
  }
  .mobile-drawer__body .form__select option { color: var(--color-gray-900); }
}

/* =========================================================
   Email Signup Popup
   ========================================================= */
.email-popup {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
  overflow-y: auto;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.email-popup.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}
.email-popup__backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 38, 24, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.email-popup__card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-6) var(--space-6);
  max-width: 440px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: calc(100vh - 3rem);
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.97);
  transition: transform 0.45s var(--ease-spring);
  margin: auto;
}
.email-popup.is-visible .email-popup__card {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}
.email-popup__close {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-4);
  right: var(--space-4);
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--color-gray-500);
  transition: background var(--transition), color var(--transition);
}
.email-popup__close:hover {
  background: var(--color-gray-100);
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
}
.email-popup__close svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }
.email-popup__card .eyebrow { display: flex; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.email-popup__card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.email-popup__card > div > p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.email-popup__form .form__group { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.email-popup__form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.email-popup__form input[type="text"],
.email-popup__form input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.875rem;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  background: var(--color-white);
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.email-popup__form input[type="text"]:focus,
.email-popup__form input[type="email"]:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-navy-700);
}
.form__check {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.form__check input[type="checkbox"] {
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  accent-color: var(--color-navy-700);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.form__check label {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--color-gray-500);
  line-height: 1.55;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.email-popup__success {
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
}
.email-popup__success svg {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-4);
  stroke: var(--color-navy-700);
}
.email-popup__success h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--color-navy-900);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.email-popup__success p {
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --header-height: 64px; --space-9: 5rem; --space-8: 3.5rem; }
  .brand__logo { height: 46px; }
  .brand__name { font-size: 1rem; }
  .brand__sub { font-size: 0.58rem; letter-spacing: 0.16em; }
  .topbar { display: none; }
  .nav__toggle { display: flex; }
  
  .nav__menu { 
    position: fixed; top: var(--header-height); left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0; 
    background: var(--color-white); flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; 
    padding: var(--space-5); transform: translateX(100%); visibility: hidden; 
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-spring), visibility 0.4s; overflow-y: auto; 
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); z-index: 1000;
  }
  .nav__menu.is-open { transform: translateX(0); visibility: visible; }
  
  .nav__list { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 0; width: 100%; }
  .nav__item { width: 100%; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-gray-100); }
  .nav__item:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
  
  .nav__item .nav__link { 
    justify-content: space-between; padding: 1.15rem 0; width: 100%; 
    font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600;
  }
  .nav__link::after { display: none; }
  
  /* Mobile Accordion Logic */
  .dropdown, .mega-menu { 
    position: static; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; 
    transform: none !important; box-shadow: none; padding: 0; 
    max-height: 0; overflow: hidden; 
    transition: max-height 0.45s var(--ease-spring);
    border: 0; width: 100%; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--color-gray-100);
  }
  .nav__item.is-open .dropdown,
  .nav__item.is-open .mega-menu { max-height: 2000px; padding: var(--space-3) 0; }
  
  .nav__item.is-open > .nav__link { color: var(--color-gold-500); }
  .nav__item.is-open > .nav__link svg { transform: rotate(180deg); color: var(--color-gold-500); }

  .mega-menu { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  .mega-school + .mega-school { border-top: none; padding-top: 0; }
  .mega-school__title { margin: 0; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-5); font-size: 1.05rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.08); }
  .mega-school__cols { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
  .mega-menu__cta { margin: var(--space-3) var(--space-5); }
  .mega-menu__col { padding: 0; }
  .mega-menu__col h4 { margin-top: var(--space-4); margin-bottom: var(--space-2); padding-left: var(--space-5); background: transparent; }
  .mega-menu__link, .dropdown__link { 
    padding: 0.85rem var(--space-5); border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,0,0,0.05); 
    background: transparent; font-weight: 500; font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .mega-menu__link:hover, .dropdown__link:hover { padding-left: var(--space-6); background: rgba(0,0,0,0.02); }

  .nav__menu .btn { margin-top: var(--space-6); width: 100%; }
  
  .section { padding: var(--space-8) 0; }
  .grid--2, .grid--3, .grid--4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form__row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-5); }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .marquee-strip { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__actions { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero__actions .btn { width: 100%; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .cta-banner { padding: var(--space-7) var(--space-4); }
}

/* =========================================================
   20. FAQ ACCORDION
   ========================================================= */
.faq-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-7);
}
.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-white);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.faq-item:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-color: var(--color-gray-300);
}
.faq-item.is-open {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-navy-600);
}
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  width: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  line-height: 1.45;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  transition: color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.faq-question:hover { color: var(--color-navy-700); background: var(--color-gray-100); }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-question { color: var(--color-navy-800); background: var(--color-rose-100); }
.faq-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-gray-300);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-spring), border-color var(--transition), background var(--transition);
}
.faq-icon svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; stroke: var(--color-gray-500); transition: stroke var(--transition); }
.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  border-color: var(--color-navy-600);
  background: var(--color-navy-800);
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon svg { stroke: var(--color-white); }
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.38s var(--ease-spring), padding 0.22s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-item.is-open .faq-answer { max-height: 400px; }
.faq-answer__inner {
  padding: 0 var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  line-height: 1.75;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-gray-200);
  padding-top: var(--space-4);
}
.faq-answer__inner a { color: var(--color-navy-700); text-decoration: underline; text-underline-offset: 2px; }
.faq-answer__inner a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-500); }
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faq-question { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5); font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .faq-answer__inner { padding: 0 var(--space-5) var(--space-4); padding-top: var(--space-3); }
}

/* =========================================================
   21. ABOUT EXTENDED + ROADMAP
   ========================================================= */
.about-body {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: var(--space-6) auto 0;
  text-align: center;
}
.about-body p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--color-gray-800);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.about-body p:last-child { margin-bottom: 0; }

/* ── Journey to Excellence (full-width, outside sidebar layout) ─────────── */
.journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-7);
}

/* Milestone column — icon next to text */
.journey-labels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.journey-milestone {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.journey-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2.5px solid;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.journey-icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.journey-milestone__body { padding-top: 0.15rem; }
.journey-milestone__body .rl-year {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.journey-milestone__body .rl-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gray-900);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.journey-milestone__body .rl-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-gray-700);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Road image column */
.journey-road { position: relative; }
.roadmap-bg-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}

/* Milestone pin circles on road image */
.rm-pin {
  position: absolute;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.rm-pin--1 { top: 68%; left: 20%; }
.rm-pin--2 { top: 40%; left: 50%; }
.rm-pin--3 { top: 16%; left: 74%; }

.rm-pin__circle {
  width: 54px; height: 54px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 2.5px solid;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.18);
  transition: transform 0.2s var(--ease-spring);
}
.rm-pin__circle:hover { transform: scale(1.1); }
.rm-pin__circle svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .journey-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); }
  .journey-road { max-width: 480px; margin: 0 auto; }
}