/* =============================================================
   SIDDHARTHA GLOBAL SCHOOL — main stylesheet
   -------------------------------------------------------------
   1  Tokens & reset          6  About + video
   2  Buttons & helpers       7  Stages / Facilities / Leaders
   3  Header & navigation     8  Stats, news, CTA
   4  Hero slider             9  Footer, popup, floating buttons
   5  Ticker & quick links   10  Responsive
   Change the brand colours in section 1 and the whole site follows.
   ============================================================= */


/* ---------- 1. TOKENS & RESET ---------- */
:root{
  --navy:#0A2A5E;
  --navy-deep:#061B3F;
  --blue:#1550A8;
  --blue-400:#3D7BD6;
  --blue-100:#E7EFFB;
  --gold:#F2B705;
  --gold-deep:#C98F00;
  --green:#2E7D32;

  --ink:#16233C;
  --muted:#5B6B88;
  --line:#DCE6F4;
  --mist:#F4F8FD;
  --white:#fff;

  --wrap:1240px;
  --r-sm:8px;
  --r-md:14px;
  --r-lg:22px;

  --shadow-sm:0 2px 10px rgba(10,42,94,.07);
  --shadow-md:0 14px 34px rgba(10,42,94,.10);
  --shadow-lg:0 30px 70px rgba(6,27,63,.20);

  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
  --head:"Montserrat",system-ui,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
  --body:"Inter",system-ui,-apple-system,"Segoe UI",sans-serif;
}

*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;scroll-padding-top:104px;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%;}
body{
  margin:0;font-family:var(--body);color:var(--ink);background:var(--white);
  font-size:16.5px;line-height:1.7;overflow-x:hidden;-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
ul,ol{margin:0;padding:0;list-style:none;}
h1,h2,h3,h4{font-family:var(--head);margin:0;line-height:1.16;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.02em;}
p{margin:0 0 1rem;}
button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit;color:inherit;}
button{background:none;border:0;cursor:pointer;}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--gold);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px;}

.wrap{width:min(100% - 2.5rem,var(--wrap));margin-inline:auto;}
.sprite{position:absolute;width:0;height:0;overflow:hidden;}
.ic{width:20px;height:20px;flex:none;fill:none;stroke:currentColor;stroke-width:1.8;
    stroke-linecap:round;stroke-linejoin:round;}
.ic--chev{width:14px;height:14px;transform:rotate(90deg);}
.skip-link{position:absolute;left:-9999px;top:0;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:.7rem 1.2rem;z-index:999;}
.skip-link:focus{left:0;}

/* section heads */
.section-head{max-width:660px;margin:0 0 2.6rem;}
.section-head--row{max-width:none;display:flex;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:space-between;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}
.section-kicker{
  font-family:var(--body);font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);
  margin:0 0 .55rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.section-kicker::before{content:"";width:26px;height:2px;background:var(--gold);}
.section-kicker--light{color:#BFD6F6;}
.section-title{font-size:clamp(1.95rem,3.6vw,2.9rem);color:var(--navy);}
.section-title--light{color:#fff;}
.section-lead{margin-top:.9rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.05rem;max-width:56ch;}

/* scroll reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(22px);transition:opacity .7s var(--ease) var(--d,0ms),transform .7s var(--ease) var(--d,0ms);}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none;}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *{animation-duration:.001ms!important;transition-duration:.001ms!important;scroll-behavior:auto!important;}
  .reveal{opacity:1;transform:none;}
}


/* ---------- 2. BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn{
  --bg:var(--blue);--fg:#fff;
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:.55rem;
  padding:.86rem 1.5rem;border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:var(--bg);color:var(--fg);
  font-weight:700;font-size:.95rem;letter-spacing:.005em;position:relative;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;
  transition:transform .25s var(--ease),box-shadow .25s var(--ease),background .25s var(--ease);
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-2px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.btn:active{transform:translateY(0);}
.btn--solid{--bg:var(--blue);}
.btn--solid:hover{--bg:var(--navy);}
.btn--gold{--bg:var(--gold);--fg:var(--navy-deep);}
.btn--gold:hover{--bg:#FFC81F;}
.btn--ghost{--bg:transparent;--fg:#fff;box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.6px rgba(255,255,255,.6);}
.btn--ghost:hover{--bg:rgba(255,255,255,.14);}
.btn--outline{--bg:transparent;--fg:var(--navy);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.6px var(--line);}
.btn--outline:hover{--bg:var(--navy);--fg:#fff;}
.btn--text{--bg:transparent;--fg:var(--blue);padding:.5rem 0;}
.btn--text:hover{transform:none;box-shadow:none;--fg:var(--navy);}
.btn--text .ic{transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.btn--text:hover .ic{transform:translateX(5px);}
.btn--block{width:100%;}


/* ---------- 3. HEADER & NAV ---------- */
.topbar{background:var(--navy-deep);color:#C9DAF3;font-size:.82rem;}
.topbar__in{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;min-height:40px;}
.topbar__welcome{margin:0;letter-spacing:.01em;}
.topbar__right{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.4rem;}
.topbar__link{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;transition:color .2s;}
.topbar__link:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.topbar__link .ic{width:15px;height:15px;}
.topbar__social{display:flex;gap:.4rem;padding-left:1rem;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);}
.topbar__social a{width:26px;height:26px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;transition:.2s;}
.topbar__social a:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);}
.topbar__social .ic{width:15px;height:15px;}

.site-header{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:120;background:#fff;box-shadow:0 1px 0 var(--line);transition:box-shadow .3s,padding .3s;}
.site-header.is-stuck{box-shadow:0 8px 28px rgba(10,42,94,.11);}
.header__in{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1.4rem;min-height:88px;transition:min-height .3s var(--ease);}
.site-header.is-stuck .header__in{min-height:72px;}

.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;}
.brand img{width:58px;height:58px;object-fit:contain;transition:width .3s var(--ease),height .3s var(--ease);}
.site-header.is-stuck .brand img{width:48px;height:48px;}
.brand__text{display:flex;flex-direction:column;line-height:1.15;}
.brand__text strong{font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);letter-spacing:-.02em;white-space:nowrap;}
.brand__text em{font-style:normal;font-size:.7rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--blue);letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;}

.nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.2rem;}
.nav__list{display:flex;align-items:center;}
.nav__item{position:relative;}
.nav__item>a{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.3rem;padding:.7rem .72rem;font-size:.92rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--ink);white-space:nowrap;border-radius:var(--r-sm);transition:color .2s;}
.nav__item>a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:.72rem;right:.72rem;bottom:.34rem;height:2px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
.nav__item:hover>a,.nav__item.is-active>a{color:var(--blue);}
.nav__item:hover>a::after,.nav__item.is-active>a::after{transform:scaleX(1);}
.nav__close,.sub-toggle,.nav__cta{display:none;}

.subnav{
  position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 8px);left:0;min-width:228px;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-md);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);padding:.5rem;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transform:translateY(10px);
  transition:.28s var(--ease);border-top:3px solid var(--gold);
}
.nav__item.has-sub:hover .subnav{opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:translateY(0);}
.subnav a{display:block;padding:.6rem .8rem;border-radius:var(--r-sm);font-size:.9rem;font-weight:500;color:var(--muted);transition:.2s;}
.subnav a:hover{background:var(--blue-100);color:var(--navy);padding-left:1.05rem;}

.header__actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.8rem;}
.burger{display:none;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:var(--r-sm);background:var(--blue-100);}
.burger span{display:block;width:20px;height:2px;margin:4px auto;background:var(--navy);border-radius:2px;transition:.3s var(--ease);}
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(1){transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg);}
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(2){opacity:0;}
.burger.is-open span:nth-child(3){transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg);}
.nav-scrim{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(6,27,63,.5);z-index:115;backdrop-filter:blur(2px);}


/* ---------- 4. HERO SLIDER ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;height:clamp(520px,78vh,760px);overflow:hidden;background:var(--navy);}
.hero__track{position:absolute;inset:0;}
.hero__slide{position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:opacity 1s var(--ease),visibility 1s;}
.hero__slide.is-active{opacity:1;visibility:visible;}
.hero__media{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;transform:none;}
/* no zoom on the slide image — scaling a photo up is what makes it look soft */
@keyframes kenburns{from{transform:scale(1.1);}to{transform:scale(1);}}
.hero__veil{position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(6,27,63,.92) 0%,rgba(6,27,63,.74) 42%,rgba(6,27,63,.18) 78%,rgba(6,27,63,.3) 100%);}
.hero__content{position:relative;height:100%;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;max-width:var(--wrap);color:#fff;}
.hero__slide.is-active .hero__kicker{animation:riseIn .8s .15s var(--ease) both;}
.hero__slide.is-active .hero__title{animation:riseIn .9s .28s var(--ease) both;}
.hero__slide.is-active .hero__text{animation:riseIn .9s .42s var(--ease) both;}
.hero__slide.is-active .hero__btns{animation:riseIn .9s .56s var(--ease) both;}
@keyframes riseIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}

.hero__kicker{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;width:fit-content;margin:0 0 1rem;
  padding:.42rem .9rem .42rem .7rem;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.24);font-size:.78rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.04em;color:#E8F0FC;}
.hero__kicker::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);}
.hero__title{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,6.4vw,4.6rem);font-weight:900;max-width:16ch;letter-spacing:-.03em;}
.hero__text{margin-top:1.1rem;max-width:52ch;font-size:clamp(1rem,1.5vw,1.12rem);color:#D9E5F7;}
.hero__btns{display:flex;gap:.8rem;margin-top:1.9rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}

.hero__arrow{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  backdrop-filter:blur(6px);transition:.28s var(--ease);z-index:3;}
.hero__arrow:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);border-color:var(--gold);}
.hero__arrow--prev{left:22px;}
.hero__arrow--prev .ic{transform:rotate(180deg);}
.hero__arrow--next{right:22px;}

.hero__dots{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:26px;transform:translateX(-50%);display:flex;gap:.5rem;z-index:3;}
.hero__dot{width:34px;height:5px;border-radius:100px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.32);overflow:hidden;transition:.3s;}
.hero__dot span{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:var(--gold);}
.hero__dot.is-active{width:56px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.4);}
.hero__dot.is-active span{animation:fill 6s linear forwards;}
@keyframes fill{from{width:0;}to{width:100%;}}
.hero.is-paused .hero__dot.is-active span{animation-play-state:paused;}


/* ---------- 5. TICKER & QUICK LINKS ---------- */
.ticker{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
.ticker__in{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.2rem;min-height:56px;}
.ticker__tag{flex:none;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:800;
  letter-spacing:.1em;text-transform:uppercase;padding:.34rem .78rem;border-radius:100px;}
.ticker__viewport{flex:1;overflow:hidden;}
.ticker__move{margin:0;white-space:nowrap;font-size:.92rem;color:#DCE8FA;animation:slide 34s linear infinite;}
.ticker:hover .ticker__move{animation-play-state:paused;}
@keyframes slide{from{transform:translateX(30%);}to{transform:translateX(-100%);}}
.ticker__link{flex:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--gold);}
.ticker__link .ic{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.ticker__link:hover .ic{transform:translateX(4px);}

.quick{padding:4.5rem 0 1rem;background:var(--white);}
.quick__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:1.1rem;}
.qcard{position:relative;padding:1.8rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;border-radius:var(--r-md);background:var(--white);
  border:1px solid var(--line);transition:.35s var(--ease);overflow:hidden;}
.qcard::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:0;height:3px;background:var(--gold);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .4s var(--ease);}
.qcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:transparent;}
.qcard:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1);}
.qcard__icon{width:50px;height:50px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;background:var(--blue-100);color:var(--blue);margin-bottom:1rem;transition:.35s var(--ease);}
.qcard__icon .ic{width:24px;height:24px;}
.qcard:hover .qcard__icon{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
.qcard h3{font-size:1.14rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.4rem;}
.qcard p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:.9rem;}
.qcard__more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);}
.qcard__more .ic{width:15px;height:15px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.qcard:hover .qcard__more .ic{transform:translateX(5px);}


/* ---------- 6. ABOUT + VIDEO ---------- */
.about{padding:5rem 0;}
.about__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.05fr;gap:4rem;align-items:center;}
.about__text p{color:var(--muted);}
.about__points{margin:1.6rem 0 2rem;display:grid;gap:.6rem;}
.about__points li{display:flex;align-items:baseline;gap:.8rem;font-size:.96rem;color:var(--muted);
  padding-bottom:.6rem;border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);}
.about__points strong{font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.35rem;color:var(--navy);min-width:74px;}
.about__actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1.4rem;flex-wrap:wrap;}

.about__media{position:relative;}
.video{position:relative;margin:0;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);cursor:pointer;}
.video img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/11;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s var(--ease);}
.video:hover img{transform:scale(1.05);}
.video::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 45%,rgba(6,27,63,.75));}
.video__play{position:absolute;inset:0;margin:auto;width:78px;height:78px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;color:var(--navy);
  display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:2;box-shadow:0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35);transition:.3s var(--ease);}
.video__play .ic{width:26px;height:26px;fill:currentColor;stroke:none;margin-left:2px;}
.video__play::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:-14px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.55);animation:pulse 2.6s infinite;}
@keyframes pulse{0%{transform:scale(.9);opacity:.9;}70%{transform:scale(1.25);opacity:0;}100%{opacity:0;}}
.video:hover .video__play{background:var(--gold);transform:scale(1.06);}
.video figcaption{position:absolute;right:1.4rem;bottom:1.2rem;z-index:2;color:#fff;font-size:.85rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;}

.about__badge{position:absolute;left:18px;bottom:18px;z-index:3;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;padding:1.1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius:var(--r-md);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);display:grid;gap:.15rem;}
.about__badge strong{font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.35rem;}
.about__badge span{font-size:.78rem;color:#B9CFEE;}


/* ---------- 7a. STAGES ---------- */
.stages{padding:5rem 0;background:var(--mist);}
.stages__list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.2rem;counter-reset:s;}
.stage{position:relative;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:2rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:.35s var(--ease);}
.stage:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.stage__step{position:absolute;top:-16px;left:1.5rem;width:34px;height:34px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--navy);
  color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:600;font-size:1rem;}
.stage:hover .stage__step{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);}
.stage__grades{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);margin:.4rem 0 .3rem;}
.stage h3{font-size:1.24rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.5rem;}
.stage p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0;}

/* ---------- 7b. CAROUSELS ---------- */
.carousel{overflow:hidden;padding:.5rem 0 1.4rem;}
.carousel__track{display:flex;gap:1.2rem;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);padding-inline:max(1.25rem,calc((100vw - var(--wrap))/2));}
.carousel__track>*{flex:0 0 var(--card,25%);}
.carousel-nav{display:flex;gap:.55rem;}
.cbtn{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;border:1.6px solid var(--line);color:var(--navy);transition:.28s var(--ease);}
.cbtn:hover{background:var(--navy);border-color:var(--navy);color:#fff;}
.cbtn[data-dir="-1"] .ic{transform:rotate(180deg);}
.cbtn[disabled]{opacity:.35;cursor:not-allowed;}
.carousel-nav--light .cbtn{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.34);color:#fff;}
.carousel-nav--light .cbtn:hover{background:var(--gold);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);}
.carousel-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:.4rem;margin-top:.4rem;}
.carousel-dots button{width:8px;height:8px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--line);transition:.3s;}
.carousel-dots button.is-active{width:26px;border-radius:100px;background:var(--blue);}

.facilities{padding:5rem 0 3.5rem;}
.fcard{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:.4s var(--ease);}
.fcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.fcard__img{overflow:hidden;}
.fcard__img img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/11;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--ease);}
.fcard:hover .fcard__img img{transform:scale(1.07);}
.fcard__body{padding:1.25rem 1.3rem 1.5rem;}
.fcard__body h3{font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.35rem;}
.fcard__body p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0;}

/* ---------- 7c. LEADERSHIP ---------- */
.leaders{padding:5rem 0 4rem;background:
  radial-gradient(900px 420px at 88% -8%,rgba(61,123,214,.35),transparent 60%),
  linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy) 0%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  color:#fff;}
.leaders .section-title{color:#fff;}
.leaders .carousel-dots button{background:rgba(255,255,255,.28);}
.leaders .carousel-dots button.is-active{background:var(--gold);}
.lcard{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);border-radius:var(--r-lg);
  padding:1.8rem 1.6rem;backdrop-filter:blur(4px);transition:.4s var(--ease);}
.lcard:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.11);transform:translateY(-6px);}
.lcard__photo{width:92px;height:92px;border-radius:50%;overflow:hidden;margin-bottom:1.1rem;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(242,183,5,.9),0 0 0 8px rgba(255,255,255,.09);}
.lcard__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.lcard__role{font-size:.76rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.09em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);margin:0 0 .25rem;}
.lcard__name{font-size:1.34rem;margin-bottom:.75rem;}
.lcard__msg{margin:0 0 1.1rem;padding-left:1rem;border-left:2px solid rgba(242,183,5,.6);
  font-size:.94rem;color:#D5E2F5;font-style:italic;line-height:1.7;}
.lcard__more{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;font-size:.84rem;font-weight:700;color:#fff;}
.lcard__more .ic{width:16px;height:16px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.lcard__more:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.lcard__more:hover .ic{transform:translateX(5px);}


/* ---------- 8. STATS, NEWS, CTA ---------- */
.stats{padding:3.4rem 0;background:var(--mist);border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
.stats__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1rem;text-align:center;}
.stat{padding:1rem;position:relative;}
.stat+.stat::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:22%;bottom:22%;width:1px;background:var(--line);}
.stat__num{font-family:var(--head);font-size:clamp(2.3rem,4.6vw,3.3rem);font-weight:900;color:var(--navy);margin:0;line-height:1;}
.stat__num .count{font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;}
.stat__label{margin:.5rem 0 0;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);}

.news{padding:5rem 0;}
.news__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.3rem;}
.ncard{border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);transition:.4s var(--ease);}
.ncard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.ncard__img{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.ncard__img img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--ease);}
.ncard:hover .ncard__img img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.ncard__tag{position:absolute;left:.9rem;top:.9rem;background:#fff;color:var(--navy);font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;
  padding:.3rem .7rem;border-radius:100px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.ncard__body{padding:1.2rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;}
.ncard__body time{font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);}
.ncard__body h3{font-size:1.14rem;color:var(--navy);margin:.4rem 0 .45rem;}
.ncard__body p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0;}

.cta{position:relative;padding:5rem 0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;background-attachment:fixed;}
.cta__veil{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(95deg,rgba(6,27,63,.95),rgba(10,42,94,.82));}
.cta__in{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:3.5rem;align-items:center;}
.cta__text p{color:#CBDBF2;max-width:48ch;}
.cta__form{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.cta__form h3{font-size:1.45rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:1.2rem;}
.cta__note{margin:.9rem 0 0;font-size:.8rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;}

.field{margin-bottom:.95rem;}
.field label{display:block;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.35rem;}
.field input,.field select{width:100%;padding:.8rem .95rem;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:var(--mist);transition:.25s;font-size:.94rem;}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(21,80,168,.12);}
.field-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.8rem;}


/* ---------- 9. FOOTER, POPUP, FLOATERS ---------- */
.site-footer{background:var(--navy-deep);color:#B9CBE6;padding:4rem 0 0;font-size:.92rem;}
.footer__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;gap:2.5rem;padding-bottom:3rem;}
.brand--footer img{width:74px;height:74px;object-fit:contain;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:6px;}
.footer__about{margin:1.1rem 0 1.3rem;max-width:38ch;line-height:1.75;}
.footer__social{display:flex;gap:.55rem;}
.footer__social a{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:10px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);transition:.28s var(--ease);}
.footer__social a:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);transform:translateY(-3px);}
.footer__col h3{font-size:1.06rem;color:#fff;margin-bottom:1.1rem;}
.footer__col ul{display:grid;gap:.62rem;}
.footer__col a{transition:.22s;}
.footer__col a:hover{color:var(--gold);padding-left:5px;}
.footer__contact li{display:flex;gap:.7rem;align-items:flex-start;}
.footer__contact .ic{width:17px;height:17px;color:var(--gold);margin-top:.25rem;}
.footer__bar{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding:1.2rem 0;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);font-size:.82rem;}
.footer__bar p{margin:0;}
.footer__legal{display:flex;gap:1.3rem;}
.footer__legal a:hover{color:var(--gold);}

.float-wa{position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:88px;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:#25D366;color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:90;box-shadow:0 10px 26px rgba(37,211,102,.4);transition:.3s var(--ease);}
.float-wa:hover{transform:scale(1.08);}
.float-wa .ic{width:26px;height:26px;}
.to-top{position:fixed;right:20px;bottom:22px;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;
  display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:90;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transform:translateY(12px);transition:.3s var(--ease);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.to-top.is-on{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto;transform:none;}
.to-top .ic{transform:rotate(-90deg);}
.to-top:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);}

/* popup */
.popup{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:200;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:1.25rem;}
/* the hidden attribute must beat the display rules above */
.popup[hidden],.vbox[hidden],.nav-scrim[hidden]{display:none;}
.popup__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(6,27,63,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(3px);animation:fadeIn .35s var(--ease);}
@keyframes fadeIn{from{opacity:0;}to{opacity:1;}}
.popup__box{position:relative;display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;width:min(880px,100%);max-height:92vh;
  overflow:auto;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);animation:popIn .45s var(--ease);}
@keyframes popIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(26px) scale(.97);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}
.popup__close{position:absolute;right:12px;top:12px;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.92);
  color:var(--navy);display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:3;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transition:.25s;}
.popup__close:hover{background:var(--gold);transform:rotate(90deg);}
.popup__art{position:relative;background-size:cover;background-position:center;min-height:260px;}
.popup__art::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,27,63,.35),rgba(6,27,63,.88));}
.popup__art-in{position:absolute;inset:auto 0 0;padding:1.5rem;z-index:2;color:#fff;}
.popup__year{font-family:var(--head);font-size:2.2rem;margin:0;line-height:1;}
.popup__artline{margin:.35rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem;color:#CDDDF3;}
.popup__body{padding:2.1rem 2rem;}
.popup__body h2{font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.5rem;}
.popup__lead{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:1.3rem;}
.popup__note{margin:.85rem 0 0;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;}
.popup__note a{color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;}

/* video lightbox */
.vbox{position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:210;display:grid;place-items:center;padding:1.25rem;}
.vbox__scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(4,16,38,.9);}
.vbox__inner{position:relative;width:min(980px,100%);}
.vbox__frame{position:relative;padding-top:56.25%;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;background:#000;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.vbox__frame iframe{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;border:0;}
.vbox__close{position:absolute;right:0;top:-52px;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;transition:.25s;}
.vbox__close:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);}
body.is-locked{overflow:hidden;}


/* ---------- 10. RESPONSIVE ---------- */
@media (max-width:1180px){
  .quick__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
  .nav__item>a{padding:.7rem .6rem;font-size:.88rem;}
  .brand__text strong{font-size:1.08rem;}
}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  html{scroll-padding-top:80px;}
  .topbar__welcome,.topbar__link:nth-of-type(2){display:none;}
  .topbar__in{justify-content:center;}
  .header__cta{display:none;}
  .burger{display:block;}

  .nav{position:fixed;top:0;right:0;width:min(340px,86vw);height:100dvh;background:#fff;z-index:130;
    flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;gap:0;padding:5rem 1.4rem 2rem;overflow-y:auto;
    transform:translateX(105%);transition:transform .42s var(--ease);box-shadow:-16px 0 50px rgba(6,27,63,.2);}
  .nav.is-open{transform:none;}
  .nav__list{flex-direction:column;align-items:stretch;}
  .nav__item{border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .nav__item>a{padding:.95rem .2rem;font-size:1rem;}
  .nav__item>a::after{display:none;}
  .nav__item .ic--chev{display:none;}
  .sub-toggle{display:grid;place-items:center;position:absolute;right:0;top:.5rem;width:40px;height:40px;color:var(--blue);}
  .sub-toggle .ic{transform:rotate(90deg);transition:transform .3s var(--ease);}
  .nav__item.open .sub-toggle .ic{transform:rotate(-90deg);}
  .subnav{position:static;opacity:1;visibility:visible;transform:none;box-shadow:none;border-top:0;
    padding:0 0 .6rem .8rem;display:none;min-width:0;}
  .nav__item.open .subnav{display:block;}
  .nav__close{display:grid;place-items:center;position:absolute;right:1rem;top:1.1rem;width:42px;height:42px;
    border-radius:50%;background:var(--blue-100);color:var(--navy);}
  .nav__cta{display:inline-flex;margin-top:1.6rem;}

  .about__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.6rem;}
  .about__badge{left:14px;right:auto;bottom:14px;}
  .stages__list{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.6rem 1.2rem;}
  .news__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .cta__in{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.2rem;}
  .cta{background-attachment:scroll;}
  .footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2rem;}
}

@media (max-width:820px){
  .hero{height:auto;min-height:560px;}
  .hero__content{padding-block:5.5rem 5rem;}
  .hero__veil{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(6,27,63,.78),rgba(6,27,63,.92));}
  .hero__arrow{width:44px;height:44px;}
  .hero__arrow--prev{left:10px;}
  .hero__arrow--next{right:10px;}
  .quick__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .stats__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.4rem;}
  .stat:nth-child(3)::before{display:none;}
  .popup__box{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .popup__art{min-height:150px;}
  .popup__year{font-size:1.7rem;}
}

@media (max-width:600px){
  body{font-size:15.5px;}
  .wrap{width:calc(100% - 2rem);}
  .topbar{font-size:.76rem;}
  .header__in{min-height:74px;}
  .brand img{width:46px;height:46px;}
  .brand__text strong{font-size:.98rem;}
  .brand__text em{font-size:.6rem;}

  .hero__title{font-size:2.1rem;max-width:none;}
  .hero__btns .btn{flex:1 1 100%;}
  .hero__dots{bottom:16px;}
  .hero__arrow{display:none;}   /* swipe + dots are enough on phones */

  .ticker__in{min-height:48px;}
  .ticker__link{display:none;}

  .quick{padding-top:3rem;}
  .quick__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .about,.stages,.facilities,.leaders,.news,.cta{padding:3.4rem 0;}
  .stages__list,.news__grid,.footer__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .section-head--row{align-items:flex-start;}
  .about__badge{position:static;margin-top:1.2rem;justify-items:start;}
  .field-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .cta__form{padding:1.4rem;}
  .popup__body{padding:1.5rem 1.25rem;}
  .footer__bar{justify-content:center;text-align:center;}
  .footer__legal{gap:1rem;flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;}
  .float-wa{width:46px;height:46px;bottom:78px;}
  .to-top{width:46px;height:46px;}
}


/* =============================================================
   11. INNER PAGES  (about, academics, admissions, campus life,
       facilities, contact)
   ============================================================= */

/* page banner */
.pbanner{position:relative;background-size:cover;background-position:center;padding:5.5rem 0 4rem;}
.pbanner__veil{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(6,27,63,.95),rgba(10,42,94,.72));}
.pbanner__in{position:relative;color:#fff;max-width:44ch;}
.pbanner h1{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.4vw,3.2rem);margin:.6rem 0 .6rem;}
.pbanner p{color:#CBDBF2;margin:0;}
.crumbs{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.5rem;font-size:.82rem;color:#A9C3E8;}
.crumbs a:hover{color:var(--gold);}
.crumbs span[aria-current]{color:#fff;font-weight:600;}

/* generic inner section */
.sec{padding:4.5rem 0;}
.sec--mist{background:var(--mist);}
.sec--navy{background:linear-gradient(160deg,var(--navy),var(--navy-deep));color:#fff;}
.sec--navy .section-title{color:#fff;}
.sec--navy p{color:#C9DAF3;}
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:3.5rem;align-items:center;}
.split--wide{grid-template-columns:1.15fr .85fr;}
.split--top{align-items:start;}
.split p{color:var(--muted);}
.sec--navy .split p{color:#C9DAF3;}
.imgcard{border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.imgcard img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;}

/* two-up value cards */
.tiles{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.2rem;}
.tile{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:1.7rem 1.5rem;transition:.35s var(--ease);}
.tile:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.tile h3{font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.45rem;}
.tile p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0;}
.tile__icon{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:12px;background:var(--blue-100);color:var(--blue);display:grid;place-items:center;margin-bottom:1rem;}
.sec--navy .tile{background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14);}
.sec--navy .tile h3{color:#fff;}
.sec--navy .tile p{color:#C9DAF3;}
.sec--navy .tile__icon{background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);color:var(--gold);}

/* numbered process steps */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.2rem;}
.pstep{position:relative;padding:1.8rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);}
.pstep__n{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:11px;background:var(--navy);color:#fff;display:grid;place-items:center;
  font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.05rem;margin-bottom:1rem;}
.pstep h3{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.4rem;}
.pstep p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);margin:0;}
.pstep::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:2.55rem;right:-1rem;width:.8rem;height:1.6px;background:var(--line);}
.steps>.pstep:last-child::after{display:none;}

/* fee / data table */
.tablewrap{overflow-x:auto;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);background:#fff;}
table.data{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:560px;font-size:.94rem;}
table.data th,table.data td{padding:.95rem 1.1rem;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
table.data thead th{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;font-weight:700;font-size:.85rem;letter-spacing:.02em;}
table.data tbody tr:last-child td{border-bottom:0;}
table.data tbody tr:hover{background:var(--mist);}
table.data td:not(:first-child){font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums;color:var(--muted);}

/* accordion (FAQ) */
.acc{border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;background:#fff;}
.acc__item+.acc__item{border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
.acc__head{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;
  padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;text-align:left;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);font-size:1rem;}
.acc__head .ic{transition:transform .3s var(--ease);color:var(--blue);transform:rotate(90deg);}
.acc__item.open .acc__head .ic{transform:rotate(-90deg);}
.acc__body{display:none;padding:0 1.3rem 1.3rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;}
.acc__item.open .acc__body{display:block;animation:accIn .35s var(--ease);}
@keyframes accIn{from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(-6px);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}

/* gallery grid */
.gallery{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:.9rem;}
.gallery a{border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;position:relative;display:block;}
.gallery img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .6s var(--ease);}
.gallery a:hover img{transform:scale(1.07);}
.gallery a::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:rgba(6,27,63,.35);opacity:0;transition:.3s;}
.gallery a:hover::after{opacity:1;}

/* contact page */
.contact__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.1fr;gap:3rem;align-items:start;}
.cinfo{display:grid;gap:1rem;}
.cinfo li{display:flex;gap:1rem;padding:1.1rem 1.2rem;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);background:#fff;}
.cinfo .ic{width:22px;height:22px;color:var(--blue);margin-top:.2rem;}
.cinfo h3{font-size:1rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.15rem;}
.cinfo p,.cinfo a{margin:0;font-size:.93rem;color:var(--muted);}
.cinfo a:hover{color:var(--blue);}
.formcard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);}
.formcard h2{font-size:1.5rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:1.2rem;}
.field textarea{width:100%;padding:.8rem .95rem;border:1.5px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-sm);
  background:var(--mist);min-height:120px;resize:vertical;font-size:.94rem;}
.field textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--blue);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(21,80,168,.12);}
.mapcard{margin-top:1rem;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;border:1px solid var(--line);}
.mapcard img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:16/9;object-fit:cover;}

/* timetable / day rhythm list */
.rhythm{display:grid;gap:.6rem;}
.rhythm li{display:grid;grid-template-columns:120px 1fr;gap:1.2rem;padding:.9rem 0;border-bottom:1px dashed var(--line);}
.rhythm strong{color:var(--navy);font-family:var(--head);font-size:1.02rem;}
.rhythm span{color:var(--muted);font-size:.94rem;}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .split,.contact__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.2rem;}
  .tiles{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .steps{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .pstep::after{display:none;}
  .gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .pbanner{padding:3.4rem 0 2.8rem;}
  .sec{padding:3.2rem 0;}
  .tiles,.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .gallery{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .formcard{padding:1.4rem;}
  .rhythm li{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:.15rem;}
}


/* =============================================================
   12. ANIMATION & SHAPE LAYER
   -------------------------------------------------------------
   Scroll animations are driven by data-anim="..." in the HTML:
     up | down | left | right | zoom | flip | mask
   Add data-delay="150" (milliseconds) to stagger an item.
   Everything here is disabled automatically for visitors who
   ask for reduced motion.
   ============================================================= */

[data-anim]{opacity:0;will-change:transform,opacity;
  transition:opacity .85s var(--ease) var(--d,0ms),transform .85s var(--ease) var(--d,0ms),clip-path .9s var(--ease) var(--d,0ms);}
[data-anim="up"]    {transform:translateY(46px);}
[data-anim="down"]  {transform:translateY(-40px);}
[data-anim="left"]  {transform:translateX(-56px);}
[data-anim="right"] {transform:translateX(56px);}
[data-anim="zoom"]  {transform:scale(.9);}
[data-anim="flip"]  {transform:perspective(900px) rotateX(14deg) translateY(30px);transform-origin:top center;}
[data-anim="mask"]  {clip-path:inset(0 100% 0 0);opacity:1;}
[data-anim].in{opacity:1;transform:none;clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0);}

/* animated underline that draws itself under every section title */
.section-title{position:relative;display:inline-block;padding-bottom:.45rem;}
.section-title::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:4px;width:0;border-radius:4px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--blue-400));transition:width 1s var(--ease) .25s;}
.section-title.in::after,[data-anim].in .section-title::after,.in>.section-title::after{width:72px;}
.section-title--light::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),#fff);}

/* kicker dash grows in */
.section-kicker::before{transition:width .7s var(--ease) .1s;}
.in .section-kicker::before,.section-kicker.in::before{width:26px;}

/* ---------- hero: floating shapes + slow drift ---------- */
.hero__shapes{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none;z-index:2;}
.hero__shape{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.18);}
.hero__shape--a{width:340px;height:340px;right:6%;top:12%;animation:drift 16s ease-in-out infinite;}
.hero__shape--b{width:180px;height:180px;right:22%;bottom:14%;border-color:rgba(242,183,5,.4);animation:drift 12s ease-in-out infinite reverse;}
.hero__shape--c{width:90px;height:90px;left:52%;top:22%;background:rgba(242,183,5,.14);border:0;animation:drift 9s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes drift{0%,100%{transform:translate3d(0,0,0);}50%{transform:translate3d(-26px,-34px,0);}}

/* scroll cue under the hero */
.hero__cue{position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:78px;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:3;
  width:26px;height:44px;border:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);border-radius:20px;}
.hero__cue::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:8px;width:4px;height:8px;border-radius:4px;
  background:var(--gold);transform:translateX(-50%);animation:cue 1.8s infinite;}
@keyframes cue{0%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,0);}30%{opacity:1;}100%{opacity:0;transform:translate(-50%,16px);}}

/* ---------- shaped images ---------- */
.shape-arch{border-radius:26% 26% 18px 18px / 20% 20% 18px 18px;overflow:hidden;}
.shape-blob{border-radius:58% 42% 46% 54% / 46% 52% 48% 54%;overflow:hidden;
  animation:blob 14s ease-in-out infinite;}
@keyframes blob{
  0%,100%{border-radius:58% 42% 46% 54% / 46% 52% 48% 54%;}
  50%    {border-radius:44% 56% 58% 42% / 56% 44% 56% 44%;}
}
/* gold frame that sits behind a picture */
.framed{position:relative;}
.framed::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:22px -22px -22px 22px;border:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:var(--r-lg);z-index:-1;}
.framed>*{position:relative;z-index:1;}

/* curved divider between two sections */
.curve{position:relative;height:70px;margin-top:-70px;pointer-events:none;}
.curve svg{display:block;width:100%;height:100%;}
.curve--white path{fill:#fff;}
.curve--mist path{fill:var(--mist);}

/* ---------- richer card motion ---------- */
.fcard__img,.ncard__img{position:relative;}
.fcard__img::after,.ncard__img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 40%,rgba(6,27,63,.72));opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s var(--ease);}
.fcard:hover .fcard__img::after,.ncard:hover .ncard__img::after{opacity:1;}
.fcard,.ncard,.tile,.qcard,.stage,.pstep{transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease),border-color .45s var(--ease);}
.fcard:hover,.ncard:hover{transform:translateY(-10px) scale(1.012);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.tile:hover,.pstep:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);border-color:transparent;}
.qcard:hover{transform:translateY(-10px);}
.qcard__icon{transition:transform .45s var(--ease),background .35s,color .35s;}
.qcard:hover .qcard__icon{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.08);}

/* shine sweep across solid buttons */
.btn--solid::after,.btn--gold::after{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:-120%;width:60%;height:100%;
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,transparent,rgba(255,255,255,.42),transparent);transform:skewX(-18deg);}
.btn--solid:hover::after,.btn--gold:hover::after{animation:shine .85s var(--ease);}
@keyframes shine{to{left:130%;}}

/* leadership photo ring rotates on hover */
.lcard__photo{transition:transform .5s var(--ease);}
.lcard:hover .lcard__photo{transform:scale(1.06) rotate(-3deg);}

/* stat numbers lift as they count */
.stat{transition:transform .4s var(--ease);}
.stat:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);}

/* header logo breathes once on load */
.brand img{animation:logoIn .9s var(--ease) both;}
@keyframes logoIn{from{opacity:0;transform:scale(.8) rotate(-8deg);}to{opacity:1;transform:none;}}

/* nav underline sweeps in from the left (already) + text lift */
.nav__item>a{transition:color .25s var(--ease),transform .25s var(--ease);}
.nav__item:hover>a{transform:translateY(-1px);}

/* page banner content slides in */
.pbanner__in>*{animation:riseIn .8s var(--ease) both;}
.pbanner__in>*:nth-child(2){animation-delay:.12s;}
.pbanner__in>*:nth-child(3){animation-delay:.24s;}
.pbanner{overflow:hidden;}
.pbanner__veil{animation:veilIn 1.2s var(--ease) both;}
@keyframes veilIn{from{opacity:.4;}to{opacity:1;}}

/* accordion rows shift on hover */
.acc__head{transition:background .3s var(--ease),padding-left .3s var(--ease);}
.acc__head:hover{background:var(--mist);padding-left:1.6rem;}

/* gallery tiles zoom + reveal a plus sign */
.gallery a::before{content:"+";position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:2;
  color:#fff;font-size:2rem;font-weight:300;opacity:0;transform:scale(.6);transition:.35s var(--ease);}
.gallery a:hover::before{opacity:1;transform:scale(1);}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  [data-anim]{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important;clip-path:none!important;}
  .hero__shape,.shape-blob,.hero__cue::after,.brand img{animation:none!important;}
  .section-title::after{width:72px;transition:none;}
}

@media (max-width:820px){
  .hero__shape--a{width:200px;height:200px;}
  .hero__shape--b,.hero__shape--c,.hero__cue{display:none;}
  .framed::before{inset:14px -14px -14px 14px;}
  .shape-arch{border-radius:22% 22% 14px 14px / 16% 16% 14px 14px;}
  .curve{height:44px;margin-top:-44px;}
}

/* slanted top edge on the leadership band and the admissions CTA */
.leaders{clip-path:polygon(0 48px,100% 0,100% 100%,0 100%);padding-top:6.5rem;}
.cta{clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 40px,100% 100%,0 100%);}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .leaders{clip-path:polygon(0 24px,100% 0,100% 100%,0 100%);padding-top:4.4rem;}
  .cta{clip-path:polygon(0 0,100% 20px,100% 100%,0 100%);}
}

/* the framed picture needs a stacking context so its gold frame shows */
.about__media,.imgcard{isolation:isolate;}
.framed::before{z-index:0;}
.framed>*{z-index:1;}

/* header spacing tuned for Montserrat (wider than the old face) */
.header__in{flex-wrap:nowrap;}
.brand{flex:0 0 auto;margin-right:1.2rem;}
.brand__text strong{font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.2;}
.brand__text em{font-size:.66rem;letter-spacing:.12em;}
.nav{margin-left:auto;}
.nav__item>a{padding:.7rem .6rem;font-size:.875rem;}
.nav__item>a::after{left:.6rem;right:.6rem;}
.header__actions{flex:0 0 auto;margin-left:1rem;}
.header__cta{padding:.8rem 1.2rem;font-size:.88rem;}
@media (max-width:1320px){
  .brand__text strong{font-size:.95rem;}
  .nav__item>a{padding:.7rem .5rem;font-size:.83rem;}
}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .nav{margin-left:0;}
  .nav__item>a{font-size:1rem;padding:.95rem .2rem;}
}

/* keep the drawn underline clear of the paragraph beneath it */
.section-title{margin-bottom:.5rem;}


/* =============================================================
   13. NEW HOME SECTIONS
       ribbon · pillars · vision · awards · testimonials · sticky bar
   ============================================================= */

/* ---- scrolling offer ribbon at the very top ---- */
.ribbon{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);overflow:hidden;}
.ribbon__track{display:flex;gap:3rem;width:max-content;padding:.42rem 0;
  animation:ribbon 38s linear infinite;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.04em;white-space:nowrap;}
.ribbon:hover .ribbon__track{animation-play-state:paused;}
@keyframes ribbon{from{transform:translateX(0);}to{transform:translateX(-50%);}}
.topbar__link--pill{padding:.22rem .7rem;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);border-radius:100px;font-weight:600;}
.topbar__link--pill:hover{background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);border-color:var(--gold);}

/* ---- one vision, one mission ---- */
.vision{padding:5rem 0;background:var(--mist);}
.vision__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.95fr 1.05fr;gap:3.5rem;align-items:center;}
.vision__text>p{color:var(--muted);}
.vlist{margin-top:1.6rem;display:grid;gap:.7rem;}
.vitem{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;transition:box-shadow .35s var(--ease);}
.vitem.open{box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-color:transparent;}
.vitem__head{width:100%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;gap:1rem;
  padding:1rem 1.2rem;text-align:left;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:700;font-size:1.02rem;color:var(--navy);}
.vitem__head .ic{color:var(--blue);transform:rotate(90deg);transition:transform .35s var(--ease);}
.vitem.open .vitem__head .ic{transform:rotate(-90deg);}
.vitem__body{display:none;padding:0 1.2rem 1.15rem;}
.vitem.open .vitem__body{display:block;animation:accIn .35s var(--ease);}
.vitem__body p{margin:0;font-size:.93rem;color:var(--muted);}

/* ---- awards & achievements ---- */
.awards{padding:5rem 0 4rem;}
.awards__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.5rem;}
.acard{border-radius:56px 12px 56px 12px;overflow:hidden;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease);}
.acard:hover{transform:translateY(-10px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);}
.acard__img{position:relative;overflow:hidden;}
.acard__img img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s var(--ease);}
.acard:hover .acard__img img{transform:scale(1.08);}
.acard__img::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 55%,rgba(6,27,63,.6));}
.acard__body{padding:1.4rem 1.5rem 1.6rem;}
.acard__body h3{font-size:1.24rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.5rem;}
.acard__body p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--muted);}

/* ---- testimonials ---- */
.voices{padding:1rem 0 4.5rem;background:var(--mist);}
.vox{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);padding:1.9rem 1.7rem;
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease);position:relative;}
.vox::before{content:"\201C";position:absolute;right:1.4rem;top:.4rem;font-family:var(--head);
  font-size:4.6rem;line-height:1;color:var(--blue-100);}
.vox:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.vox__stars{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.15em;font-size:1.02rem;margin-bottom:.9rem;}
.vox__text{font-size:.97rem;color:var(--ink);line-height:1.8;margin-bottom:1.4rem;}
.vox__who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;border-top:1px solid var(--line);padding-top:1rem;}
.vox__who img{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--gold);}
.vox__who strong{display:block;font-family:var(--head);font-size:1rem;color:var(--navy);}
.vox__who span{font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);}

/* ---- sticky admissions bar ---- */
.stickybar{position:fixed;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;z-index:95;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--blue));color:#fff;padding:.55rem 1rem;
  box-shadow:0 -8px 26px rgba(6,27,63,.28);transform:translateY(0);transition:transform .45s var(--ease);}
.stickybar.is-hidden{transform:translateY(110%);}
.stickybar__marquee{flex:1;overflow:hidden;}
.stickybar__marquee p{margin:0;white-space:nowrap;font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;color:#E4EEFC;
  animation:slide 30s linear infinite;}
.stickybar:hover .stickybar__marquee p{animation-play-state:paused;}
.stickybar__cta{flex:none;background:var(--gold);color:var(--navy-deep);font-weight:800;font-size:.84rem;
  padding:.5rem 1.1rem;border-radius:100px;transition:.25s var(--ease);}
.stickybar__cta:hover{background:#fff;}
.stickybar__close{flex:none;width:30px;height:30px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.14);transition:.25s;}
.stickybar__close:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.28);transform:rotate(90deg);}
/* lift the floating buttons so the bar never covers them */
body:has(.stickybar:not(.is-hidden)) .to-top{bottom:70px;}
body:has(.stickybar:not(.is-hidden)) .float-wa{bottom:136px;}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .pillars__grid,.awards__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
  .vision__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:2.2rem;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .ribbon__track{font-size:.72rem;gap:2rem;}
  .topbar__link--pill{display:none;}
  .pillars__grid,.awards__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  .pillars{padding-top:2.6rem;}
  .stickybar__marquee p{font-size:.78rem;}
  .stickybar__cta{font-size:.78rem;padding:.45rem .85rem;}
}


/* =============================================================
   14. FLOATING PILLAR CARDS
       Deep cards with one long curved corner on each diagonal,
       lifted so they sit over the bottom of the hero image.
   ============================================================= */
.pillars{
  position:relative;z-index:5;margin-top:-150px;padding:0 0 4rem;
  /* faint doodle pattern behind the cards */
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 88%,rgba(21,80,168,.06) 0 2px,transparent 3px) 0 0/46px 46px,
    radial-gradient(circle at 70% 30%,rgba(242,183,5,.10) 0 2px,transparent 3px) 0 0/74px 74px,
    linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0 150px,var(--white) 150px);
}
.pillars__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1.6rem;}

.pillar{
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:2.8rem 2rem 3.2rem;text-align:center;color:#fff;
  border-radius:74px 14px 74px 14px;
  background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--blue) 0%,var(--navy) 58%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  box-shadow:0 30px 70px rgba(2,12,32,.55);
  transition:transform .5s var(--ease),box-shadow .5s var(--ease),border-radius .5s var(--ease);
}
/* watermark ring, bottom right */
.pillar::before{content:"";position:absolute;right:-60px;bottom:-80px;width:190px;height:190px;
  border-radius:50%;border:22px solid rgba(255,255,255,.035);}
/* gold sheen that sweeps across on hover */
.pillar::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(120deg,transparent 35%,rgba(242,183,5,.18) 50%,transparent 65%);
  transform:translateX(-100%);transition:transform .9s var(--ease);}
.pillar:hover::after{transform:translateX(100%);}
.pillar:hover{transform:translateY(-12px);box-shadow:0 34px 70px rgba(6,27,63,.42);
  border-radius:14px 74px 14px 74px;}

.pillar__icon{position:relative;z-index:2;display:grid;place-items:center;width:76px;height:76px;margin:0 auto 1.3rem;
  border-radius:50%;border:1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.4);transition:transform .5s var(--ease),border-color .4s;}
.pillar__icon .ic{width:36px;height:36px;stroke-width:1.3;}
.pillar:hover .pillar__icon{transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.06);border-color:var(--gold);color:var(--gold);}
.pillar h3{position:relative;z-index:2;color:#fff;font-size:1.18rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.06em;
  font-weight:800;margin-bottom:.9rem;}
.pillar p{position:relative;z-index:2;font-size:.93rem;color:#CFDEF4;margin:0;line-height:1.75;}

/* the hero needs room underneath for the overlap */
.hero{margin-bottom:0;}
.hero__dots{bottom:184px;}
.hero__cue{display:none;}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .pillars{margin-top:-110px;}
  .pillars__grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.2rem;max-width:640px;margin-inline:auto;}
  .pillar{padding:2.2rem 1.6rem 2.4rem;border-radius:56px 12px 56px 12px;}
  .hero__dots{bottom:150px;}
}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .pillars{margin-top:-70px;padding-bottom:2.6rem;}
  .pillar{border-radius:44px 10px 44px 10px;}
  .hero__dots{bottom:108px;}
}


/* =============================================================
   15. GRADIENT PALETTE (blue → green) AND SQUARE LEADER PHOTOS
   -------------------------------------------------------------
   The green is taken from the globe and laurel in the school
   crest, so it sits naturally beside the navy. Change --green
   here and every gradient below follows.
   ============================================================= */
:root{
  --green:#1E8A5F;
  --green-deep:#0E5F42;
  --teal:#12766B;
  --grad-brand:linear-gradient(125deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%,var(--blue) 48%,var(--green) 100%);
  --grad-soft:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--blue) 0%,var(--teal) 100%);
}

/* ---- leadership band: blue-to-green gradient ---- */
.leaders{
  background:
    radial-gradient(760px 420px at 82% -10%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--green) 55%,transparent),transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(620px 380px at 8% 110%,rgba(21,80,168,.5),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%,var(--navy) 42%,var(--teal) 74%,var(--green-deep) 100%);
}

/* ---- square portraits, white name and designation ---- */
.lcard{text-align:left;padding:0;overflow:hidden;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);}
.lcard__photo{
  width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1/1;margin:0 0 1.1rem;border-radius:0;
  box-shadow:none;border-bottom:3px solid var(--gold);
}
.lcard__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 20%;transition:transform .7s var(--ease);}
.lcard:hover .lcard__photo{transform:none;}
.lcard:hover .lcard__photo img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.lcard__role,.lcard__name,.lcard__msg,.lcard__more{padding-inline:1.6rem;}
.lcard__name{color:#fff;font-size:1.3rem;margin-bottom:.7rem;}
.lcard__role{color:#fff;opacity:.92;font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.11em;}
.lcard__msg{color:#DCE8F7;border-left-color:var(--gold);margin-inline:1.6rem;padding-left:1rem;padding-inline-end:0;}
.lcard__more{display:inline-flex;padding-bottom:1.7rem;color:#fff;}
.lcard__more:hover{color:var(--gold);}

/* ---- the same gradient family elsewhere ---- */
.pillar:nth-child(2){background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--blue-400) 0%,var(--navy) 55%,var(--teal) 100%);}
.pillar:nth-child(3){background:linear-gradient(155deg,var(--green) 0%,var(--green-deep) 55%,var(--navy-deep) 100%);}
.btn--solid{background-image:var(--grad-soft);}
.btn--solid:hover{background-image:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy),var(--green-deep));}
.sec--navy{background:var(--grad-brand);}
.cta__veil{background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(6,27,63,.95) 0%,rgba(14,95,66,.82) 100%);}
.stickybar{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--blue) 55%,var(--green) 100%);}
.section-title::after{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--green));}
.stat__num{background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy),var(--green));-webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;color:transparent;}
.qcard__icon{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-100),#DFF1E8);}
.qcard:hover .qcard__icon{background:var(--grad-soft);color:#fff;}
.tile__icon{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue-100),#DFF1E8);}
.pstep__n{background:var(--grad-soft);}
.stage__step{background:var(--grad-soft);}
.pbanner__veil{background:linear-gradient(100deg,rgba(6,27,63,.95),rgba(14,95,66,.7));}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .lcard__role,.lcard__name,.lcard__msg,.lcard__more{padding-inline:1.2rem;}
  .lcard__msg{margin-inline:1.2rem;}
}


/* =============================================================
   16. FINAL PASS
       white leadership cards · two-colour headings · bolder icons
       · darker body text · disclosure page
   ============================================================= */

/* ---- darker, more readable text everywhere ---- */
:root{--muted:#43516B;--ink:#101C33;}
body{color:var(--ink);}
p,li,td{color:inherit;}
.section-lead,.fcard__body p,.tile p,.qcard p,.ncard__body p,.stage p,.pstep p,.acard__body p{color:var(--muted);}

/* ---- two-colour headings: wrap the second half in <span class="hl"> ---- */
.section-title .hl{color:var(--green);}
.section-title--light .hl,.leaders .section-title .hl{color:var(--gold);}
.hero__title .hl{color:var(--gold);}

/* ---- icons: thicker strokes, larger, always visible ---- */
.ic{stroke-width:2.2;}
.qcard__icon .ic,.tile__icon .ic{width:26px;height:26px;stroke-width:2.1;}
.pillar__icon .ic{width:40px;height:40px;stroke-width:2;}
.topbar .ic,.footer__contact .ic,.cinfo .ic{stroke-width:2.2;}
.footer__social .ic,.topbar__social .ic{stroke-width:2;}
.pillar__icon{width:86px;height:86px;border-width:2px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);}
.qcard__icon{width:56px;height:56px;}

/* ---- leadership: white card, small square photo with curved corners ---- */
.lcard{background:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.5);padding:1.8rem 1.6rem 1.7rem;text-align:left;
  box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(4,18,44,.28);}
.lcard:hover{background:#fff;transform:translateY(-8px);}
.lcard__photo{
  width:132px;height:132px;aspect-ratio:1/1;margin:0 0 1.1rem;
  border-radius:38px 10px 38px 10px;   /* the same curly corners as the highlight cards */
  border:0;border-bottom:0;overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 12px 26px rgba(6,27,63,.22);transition:border-radius .5s var(--ease),transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.lcard:hover .lcard__photo{border-radius:10px 38px 10px 38px;transform:translateY(-3px);}
.lcard__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;}
.lcard__role,.lcard__name,.lcard__msg,.lcard__more{padding-inline:0;}
.lcard__role{color:var(--green);opacity:1;font-weight:800;}
.lcard__name{color:var(--navy);font-size:1.28rem;margin-bottom:.7rem;}
.lcard__msg{color:var(--muted);border-left:2px solid var(--gold);margin-inline:0;padding-left:1rem;font-style:normal;}
.lcard__more{color:var(--blue);padding-bottom:0;}
.lcard__more:hover{color:var(--green-deep);}

/* ---- mandatory disclosure page ---- */
.pending{display:inline-block;padding:.18rem .6rem;border-radius:100px;background:#FFF3D1;color:#7A5B00;
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:700;}
.doclink{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.45rem;font-weight:700;color:var(--blue);}
.doclink .ic{width:17px;height:17px;}
.doclink:hover{color:var(--green-deep);}
table.data td:not(:first-child){color:var(--ink);}
table.data td:first-child{color:var(--muted);font-weight:700;}
.disc-note{margin-top:1.4rem;padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;border-left:4px solid var(--gold);background:var(--mist);
  border-radius:0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.93rem;}
.visually-hidden{position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px;overflow:hidden;clip:rect(0 0 0 0);}

@media (max-width:600px){
  .lcard__photo{width:112px;height:112px;border-radius:30px 8px 30px 8px;}
}


/* =============================================================
   17. LEADERSHIP CARDS — photo with an overlapping detail card
       and pale-blue italic highlights on dark backgrounds
   ============================================================= */

/* highlighted half of a heading, on dark sections */
.leaders .section-title .hl,
.sec--navy .section-title .hl,
.section-title--light .hl,
.hero__title .hl{color:var(--hl-light);font-style:italic;}
.voices .section-title .hl,.awards .section-title .hl{font-style:normal;}

/* the card is now the photo; the details float over its lower edge */
.leaders .carousel__track>*{align-self:flex-start;}
.lcard{
  position:relative;background:none;border:0;box-shadow:none;padding:0 0 118px;
  border-radius:0;overflow:visible;
}
.lcard:hover{background:none;transform:none;box-shadow:none;}
.lcard__photo{
  width:100%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:3/4;max-height:380px;margin:0;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 22px 46px rgba(4,18,44,.34);transition:transform .5s var(--ease);
}
.lcard:hover .lcard__photo{border-radius:var(--r-md);transform:none;}
.lcard__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 20%;transition:transform .7s var(--ease);}
.lcard:hover .lcard__photo img{transform:scale(1.06);}

/* white detail card, pulled up over the bottom-left of the picture */
.lcard__info{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:15%;bottom:0;z-index:2;
  background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-md);padding:1rem 1.2rem 1.05rem;
  box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(4,18,44,.30);
  transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease);
}
.lcard:hover .lcard__info{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 52px rgba(4,18,44,.4);}
.lcard__name{margin:0 0 .1rem;color:var(--navy);font-size:1.16rem;line-height:1.25;}
.lcard__role{margin:0;color:var(--muted);font-size:.84rem;font-weight:600;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;opacity:1;}
.lcard__msg{
  margin:.6rem 0 0;padding:.55rem 0 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--blue);font-size:.86rem;font-weight:600;line-height:1.45;font-style:normal;
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:2;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;
}
.lcard__more{display:none;}   /* the whole card is the link now */

@media (max-width:640px){
  .lcard{padding-bottom:112px;}
  .lcard__info{right:9%;padding:.9rem 1rem 1rem;}
  .lcard__name{font-size:1.06rem;}
}


/* =============================================================
   18. SMALLER LEADERSHIP CARDS
       Roughly 30% smaller than before, five across on a desktop.
       The name and designation card is optional — switch it on at
       Admin → Site details → Show names on leadership photos.
   ============================================================= */
.lcard{padding-bottom:0;}
.lcard__photo{aspect-ratio:3/4;max-height:266px;}          /* was 380px */
.lcard:has(.lcard__info){padding-bottom:82px;}             /* room for the label card */
.lcard__info{right:12%;padding:.72rem .85rem .78rem;border-radius:var(--r-sm);}
.lcard__name{font-size:.95rem;line-height:1.25;}
.lcard__role{font-size:.76rem;}
.lcard__msg{margin-top:.4rem;padding-top:.4rem;font-size:.78rem;-webkit-line-clamp:2;}

@media (max-width:1180px){ .lcard__photo{max-height:240px;} }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .lcard__photo{max-height:none;}
  .lcard:has(.lcard__info){padding-bottom:96px;}
  .lcard__info{right:9%;}
  .lcard__name{font-size:1rem;}
}

/* keep the dark bands blue-dominant; the second accent only tints the edge */
.leaders{
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px 380px at 88% -12%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--green) 34%,transparent),transparent 62%),
    radial-gradient(620px 380px at 6% 108%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--blue) 55%,transparent),transparent 60%),
    linear-gradient(135deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%,var(--navy) 46%,var(--blue) 82%,var(--teal) 100%);
}
.sec--navy{background:linear-gradient(130deg,var(--navy-deep) 0%,var(--navy) 52%,var(--blue) 88%,var(--teal) 100%);}
.cta__veil{background:linear-gradient(100deg,color-mix(in srgb,var(--navy-deep) 96%,transparent) 0%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--blue) 88%,transparent) 68%,color-mix(in srgb,var(--green) 78%,transparent) 100%);}
.stickybar{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--navy-deep),var(--navy) 45%,var(--blue) 100%);}


/* =============================================================
   19. CLEAR HERO + FRAMED LEADERSHIP PHOTOS
   -------------------------------------------------------------
   The slide photograph is no longer darkened across the whole
   width or scaled up. A white panel sits behind the words on the
   left and fades away by the middle, so the right-hand two-thirds
   of the picture is shown exactly as uploaded.
   ============================================================= */

.hero{background:#fff;}
.hero__media{image-rendering:auto;}
.hero__veil{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,
    #FFFFFF 0%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.97) 30%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.86) 44%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.42) 56%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0) 70%);
}
.hero__content{color:var(--ink);}
.hero__kicker{
  background:var(--blue-100);border:1px solid color-mix(in srgb,var(--blue) 22%,transparent);
  color:var(--navy);font-weight:700;
}
.hero__title{color:var(--navy);text-shadow:none;}
.hero__title .hl{color:var(--blue);font-style:italic;}
.hero__text{color:var(--muted);}
.hero__shape{border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--navy) 12%,transparent);}
.hero__shape--b{border-color:color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold) 45%,transparent);}
.hero__shape--c{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--gold) 22%,transparent);}
.hero__arrow{background:#fff;color:var(--navy);border-color:var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.hero__arrow:hover{background:var(--navy);color:#fff;border-color:var(--navy);}
.hero__dot{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--navy) 18%,transparent);}
.hero__dot.is-active{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--navy) 14%,transparent);}
.hero__dot span{background:var(--blue);}
.btn--ghost{--fg:var(--navy);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.6px var(--navy);}
.btn--ghost:hover{--bg:var(--navy);--fg:#fff;}

/* the floating cards sit on white now, so they need their own shadow only */
.pillars{background:linear-gradient(180deg,transparent 0 150px,var(--white) 150px);}

@media (max-width:820px){
  /* on a phone the photo sits behind the words, so the panel covers more */
  .hero__veil{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.97) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.92) 55%,rgba(255,255,255,.75) 100%);}
}

/* ---- leadership photos: 10% smaller, framed in white ---- */
.lcard__photo{
  max-height:240px;                     /* was 266px */
  border:6px solid #fff;border-radius:14px;
  box-shadow:0 16px 38px rgba(3,14,36,.42);
  background:#fff;
}
.lcard:has(.lcard__info){padding-bottom:118px;}
.lcard__info{right:10%;padding:.8rem .95rem .85rem;}
.lcard__name{font-size:.98rem;}
.lcard__role{font-size:.78rem;}
.lcard__msg{font-size:.79rem;margin-top:.45rem;padding-top:.45rem;}
.lcard__more{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.35rem;margin-top:.55rem;
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;color:var(--blue);
}
.lcard__more .ic{width:14px;height:14px;transition:transform .25s var(--ease);}
.lcard__more:hover{color:var(--green-deep);}
.lcard__more:hover .ic{transform:translateX(4px);}

@media (max-width:1180px){ .lcard__photo{max-height:216px;} }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .lcard__photo{max-height:none;border-width:5px;}
  .lcard:has(.lcard__info){padding-bottom:132px;}
}


/* =============================================================
   20. HERO READABILITY FIX
   -------------------------------------------------------------
   On a laptop screen the floating cards were climbing over the
   hero buttons, and on a light photograph the white panel faded
   out too early for the paragraph to stay readable.
   ============================================================= */

/* taller hero, and the words clear the cards that overlap it */
.hero{height:auto;min-height:clamp(600px,92vh,860px);}
.hero__content{padding-top:2.5rem;padding-bottom:210px;}
.hero__dots{bottom:180px;}
.hero__arrow{top:calc(50% - 70px);}

/* the cards overlap less, so nothing important is hidden */
.pillars{margin-top:-118px;}

/* a solid white column behind the words, whatever the photo is doing */
.hero__veil{
  background:linear-gradient(100deg,
    #FFFFFF 0%,
    #FFFFFF 34%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.95) 44%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.62) 54%,
    rgba(255,255,255,.14) 66%,
    rgba(255,255,255,0) 74%);
}

/* headline sized so it never runs into the picture, and italics
   are given room so their overhang is not clipped */
.hero__title{
  font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.2vw,3.5rem);max-width:13ch;
  padding-left:.06em;margin-left:-.06em;
}
.hero__text{max-width:42ch;}
.hero__kicker{margin-bottom:.85rem;}

@media (max-width:1024px){
  .hero__content{padding-bottom:170px;}
  .pillars{margin-top:-96px;}
  .hero__dots{bottom:146px;}
}
@media (max-width:820px){
  /* the slides are absolutely positioned, so the hero needs a real
     height here — 'auto' would collapse it to nothing */
  .hero{min-height:660px;}
  /* on a phone the words sit on top of the photo, so the white
     panel runs down the page instead of across it */
  .hero__veil{background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(255,255,255,.97) 0%,rgba(255,255,255,.94) 58%,rgba(255,255,255,.8) 100%);}
  .hero__content{padding-block:3.5rem 150px;}
  .hero__title{max-width:none;font-size:clamp(2rem,7vw,2.6rem);}
  .pillars{margin-top:-80px;}
  .hero__dots{bottom:120px;}
}


/* =============================================================
   21. SLIDER: WHOLE PHOTOGRAPH, BUTTON ONLY
   -------------------------------------------------------------
   The slide is now shown complete — nothing is cropped and
   nothing is laid over it. The picture sits on white and the
   buttons sit underneath it, centred.
   To bring the heading and paragraph back:
   Admin → Site details → Display options → Show text on the slider.
   ============================================================= */

.hero{
  height:auto;min-height:0;background:#fff;
  /* the frame matches the recommended 1920×1000 slide, so a picture
     cut to that ratio fills it edge to edge with no white bars */
  /* edge to edge, always. The height follows the 1920x1000 slide
     ratio but is capped so the buttons stay on screen; a picture cut
     to that ratio therefore fills the frame with nothing left over. */
  width:100%;aspect-ratio:1920/1000;
  max-height:calc(100vh - 250px);min-height:340px;
}
.hero__media{
  /* fills the whole frame — no white bars at the sides. Cut slides to
     1920x1000 (or 3840x2000) and nothing is trimmed at all. */
  background-size:cover;
  background-position:center;
  background-repeat:no-repeat;
  background-color:#fff;
}
.hero__veil{display:none;}        /* nothing dims the photograph now */
.hero__shapes{display:none;}
.hero__content{
  position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;height:auto;max-width:none;
  display:flex;flex-direction:row;align-items:flex-end;justify-content:center;
  padding:0 0 3rem;pointer-events:none;
}
.hero__btns{margin:0;justify-content:center;pointer-events:auto;}
.hero__btns .btn{box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(2,10,24,.28);}
.btn--ghost{--bg:rgba(255,255,255,.94);--fg:var(--navy);box-shadow:inset 0 0 0 1.6px var(--navy),0 12px 30px rgba(2,10,24,.2);}
.btn--ghost:hover{--bg:var(--navy);--fg:#fff;}

.hero__dots{bottom:20px;}
.hero__dot{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--navy) 20%,transparent);}
.hero__dot.is-active{background:color-mix(in srgb,var(--navy) 14%,transparent);}
.hero__arrow{top:50%;background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);color:var(--navy);border-color:var(--line);}

/* the cards no longer climb over the picture */
.pillars{margin-top:2.6rem;background:var(--white);}

/* if the words are switched back on, they sit on a white panel again */
.hero:has(.hero__title) .hero__veil{display:block;}
.hero:has(.hero__title){aspect-ratio:auto;min-height:clamp(600px,88vh,840px);}
.hero:has(.hero__title) .hero__media{background-size:cover;}
.hero:has(.hero__title) .hero__content{position:relative;display:flex;flex-direction:column;
  align-items:flex-start;justify-content:center;height:100%;padding:2.5rem 0 3rem;pointer-events:auto;}
.hero:has(.hero__title) .hero__btns{justify-content:flex-start;}
.hero:has(.hero__title) .hero__dots{bottom:26px;}

@media (max-width:820px){
  .hero{aspect-ratio:4/3;max-height:calc(100vh - 210px);min-height:280px;width:100%;}
  .hero__content{padding-bottom:3rem;}
  .hero__btns{flex-wrap:wrap;padding-inline:1.25rem;}
  .hero__btns .btn{flex:1 1 auto;}
  .pillars{margin-top:2rem;}
}

/* ---- darker, more formal headings ---- */
:root{--ink:#0B1424;}
h1,h2,h3,h4{letter-spacing:-.025em;}
.section-title{color:var(--navy);font-weight:800;}
.brand__text strong{color:var(--navy);}
.qcard h3,.fcard__body h3,.ncard__body h3,.tile h3,.stage h3,.acard__body h3,.pstep h3{color:var(--navy);}


/* =============================================================
   22. HEADER FIT FOR A LONGER SCHOOL NAME
       Stops the menu and the Enquire button running off the
       right edge on a 1366px laptop.
   ============================================================= */
@media (max-width:1480px){
  .brand img{width:52px;height:52px;}
  .brand__text strong{font-size:.96rem;}
  .brand__text em{font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.05em;}
  .nav__item>a{padding:.7rem .45rem;font-size:.82rem;}
  .nav__item>a::after{left:.45rem;right:.45rem;}
  .header__cta{padding:.7rem 1rem;font-size:.82rem;}
  .header__actions{margin-left:.6rem;}
  .brand{margin-right:.7rem;}
}
@media (max-width:1180px) and (min-width:1025px){
  .brand__text em{display:none;}
  .nav__item>a{padding:.7rem .35rem;font-size:.78rem;}
}


/* =============================================================
   23. MOBILE FIXES, BIGGER LOGO, CLEARER PICTURES
   ============================================================= */

/* --- no sideways scrolling. The closed mobile menu sits off to the
       right, and that was widening the page by about 50px. --- */
html,body{overflow-x:hidden;max-width:100%;}
.nav{will-change:transform;}

/* --- logo and school name, larger everywhere, largest on a phone --- */
.brand img{width:66px;height:66px;}
.site-header.is-stuck .brand img{width:56px;height:56px;}
.brand__text strong{font-size:1.16rem;line-height:1.15;}
.brand__text em{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.06em;}

@media (max-width:1480px){
  .brand img{width:60px;height:60px;}
  .brand__text strong{font-size:1.04rem;}
  .brand__text em{font-size:.6rem;}
}
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .header__in{min-height:82px;gap:.6rem;}
  .brand img{width:62px;height:62px;}
  .brand__text strong{font-size:1.1rem;white-space:normal;}
  .brand__text em{font-size:.62rem;white-space:normal;line-height:1.3;}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .header__in{min-height:78px;}
  .brand{gap:.6rem;margin-right:.4rem;}
  .brand img{width:56px;height:56px;}
  .site-header.is-stuck .brand img{width:48px;height:48px;}
  .brand__text strong{font-size:1.02rem;}
  .brand__text em{font-size:.58rem;letter-spacing:.04em;}
  .burger{width:46px;height:46px;}
}

/* --- slider: less empty space, bigger picture --- */
.hero{max-height:calc(100vh - 190px);min-height:360px;}
.hero__content{padding:0 0 1.9rem;}
.hero__dots{bottom:12px;}
.pillars{margin-top:1.6rem;}

@media (max-width:820px){
  /* a taller frame on a phone shows much more of each photograph */
  .hero{aspect-ratio:1/1;max-height:calc(100vh - 165px);min-height:320px;}
  .hero__content{padding-bottom:1.4rem;}
  .hero__btns{gap:.55rem;padding-inline:1rem;}
  .hero__btns .btn{padding:.78rem 1rem;font-size:.88rem;}
  .hero__arrow{display:grid;width:38px;height:38px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.9);}
  .hero__arrow--prev{left:8px;}
  .hero__arrow--next{right:8px;}
  .pillars{margin-top:1.2rem;}
}

/* --- pictures: sharp, filled, never stretched --- */
img{image-rendering:auto;}
.fcard__img img,.ncard__img img,.acard__img img,.imgcard img,.gallery img,.lcard__photo img,
.video img,.vox__who img,.pillar__img img{object-fit:cover;width:100%;height:100%;}
.fcard__img img,.ncard__img img{aspect-ratio:4/3;}
.acard__img img{aspect-ratio:4/3;}

/* --- fee table --- */
.feetable th small{display:block;font-weight:500;opacity:.75;font-size:.72rem;line-height:1.3;margin-top:.15rem;}
.feetable td{white-space:nowrap;}
.feetable td:first-child{white-space:normal;font-weight:700;color:var(--navy);}
.feenote{margin-top:1.4rem;padding:1.2rem 1.4rem;background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);
  border-left:4px solid var(--gold);border-radius:0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0;}
.feenote p{margin:0 0 .5rem;color:var(--navy);}
.feenote ul{display:grid;gap:.45rem;color:var(--muted);font-size:.93rem;}
.feenote li{padding-left:1.1rem;position:relative;}
.feenote li::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;top:.6em;width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);}
.feenote__year{margin:.9rem 0 0;font-size:.85rem;color:var(--muted);}

/* --- leadership carousel on a phone --- */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .leaders .carousel-nav{display:flex;}
  .leaders .cbtn{width:42px;height:42px;}
}

/* header: let the long school name wrap so the menu button always fits */
.brand{flex:1 1 auto;min-width:0;}
.brand__text{min-width:0;}
.header__actions{flex:0 0 auto;}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .brand__text strong{font-size:.98rem;}
  .brand__text em{font-size:.55rem;white-space:normal;line-height:1.35;}
  .header__in{gap:.45rem;}
}


/* =============================================================
   24. STAGE PICTURES · TOPPERS · SMALLER LEADER PHOTOS
   ============================================================= */

/* --- academic stage cards now carry a photograph --- */
.stage{padding-top:0;overflow:hidden;}
.stage__img{margin:0 -1.5rem 1.4rem;}
.stage__img img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:4/3;object-fit:cover;display:block;
  transition:transform .7s var(--ease);}
.stage:hover .stage__img img{transform:scale(1.05);}
/* the number sits below the picture instead of being clipped by the card edge */
.stage__step{position:static;display:grid;width:36px;height:36px;margin:0 0 .7rem;}

/* --- school toppers --- */
.toppers{padding:4.5rem 0;background:var(--mist);}
.toppers__grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1.3rem;}
.tcard{background:#fff;border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;
  text-align:center;transition:transform .45s var(--ease),box-shadow .45s var(--ease);}
.tcard:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);}
.tcard__img{overflow:hidden;background:var(--blue-100);}
.tcard__img img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:1/1;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .7s var(--ease);}
.tcard:hover .tcard__img img{transform:scale(1.06);}
.tcard__body{padding:1.1rem 1rem 1.4rem;}
.tcard__score{margin:0 0 .35rem;font-family:var(--head);font-weight:900;font-size:1.5rem;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--navy),var(--green));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;}
.tcard__body h3{font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--navy);margin-bottom:.2rem;}
.tcard__exam{margin:0;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;}
.tcard__year{margin:.35rem 0 0;font-size:.78rem;color:var(--blue);font-weight:700;}

/* --- leadership photographs, 20% smaller again --- */
.lcard__photo{max-height:192px;border-width:5px;}
.lcard:has(.lcard__info){padding-bottom:104px;}
.lcard__info{padding:.7rem .85rem .75rem;}
.lcard__name{font-size:.92rem;}
.lcard__role{font-size:.74rem;}
.lcard__msg{font-size:.75rem;}
.lcard__more{font-size:.74rem;}
@media (max-width:1180px){ .lcard__photo{max-height:176px;} }

/* --- mandatory disclosure sits above the logo on a phone --- */
@media (max-width:1024px){
  .topbar__in{flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:.4rem .9rem;}
  .topbar__link--pill{display:inline-flex;order:-1;font-size:.72rem;padding:.2rem .8rem;}
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .topbar__link--pill{width:auto;}
  .topbar{padding-block:.3rem;}
}

/* --- nothing may push the page sideways --- */
html,body{overflow-x:clip;}
.wrap,.carousel,.carousel__track,section,header,footer{max-width:100vw;}
.carousel{overflow-x:hidden;}

@media (max-width:1024px){ .toppers__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);} }
@media (max-width:600px){
  .toppers__grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:.9rem;}
  .tcard__score{font-size:1.25rem;}
  .tcard__body{padding:.85rem .7rem 1.1rem;}
  .tcard__body h3{font-size:.95rem;}
  .stage__img{margin-inline:-1.5rem;}
}

/* --- leadership photo sized by its width, so the portrait is never
       cropped down to a strip. About 20% smaller than before. --- */
.lcard{padding-bottom:0;min-height:0;}
.lcard__photo{
  width:230px;max-width:72%;height:auto;aspect-ratio:3/4;max-height:none;
  border:5px solid #fff;border-radius:14px;
}
.lcard:has(.lcard__info){padding-bottom:0;}
.lcard__info{left:64px;right:0;bottom:0;}
@media (max-width:1180px){ .lcard__photo{width:200px;} .lcard__info{left:52px;} }
@media (max-width:640px){
  .lcard__photo{width:190px;max-width:66%;}
  .lcard__info{left:48px;right:0;}
}


/* =============================================================
   25. LEADER CARD REBUILT — photo on top, words underneath
       Nothing sits over the photograph any more.
   ============================================================= */
.lcard{
  position:relative;background:#fff;border:0;border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;
  padding:0;box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(3,14,36,.32);display:flex;flex-direction:column;
}
.lcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:0 26px 52px rgba(3,14,36,.42);background:#fff;}
.lcard__photo{
  position:relative;width:100%;max-width:none;height:auto;aspect-ratio:1/1;
  margin:0;border:0;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;overflow:hidden;background:#f2f5fa;
}
.lcard__photo img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 18%;}
.lcard__info{
  position:static;left:auto;right:auto;bottom:auto;
  padding:1rem 1.1rem 1.2rem;background:#fff;border-radius:0;box-shadow:none;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.15rem;
}
.lcard:hover .lcard__info{transform:none;box-shadow:none;}
.lcard__name{margin:0;font-size:1.05rem;color:var(--navy);line-height:1.25;}
.lcard__role{margin:0 0 .5rem;font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;}
.lcard__msg{
  margin:0 0 .85rem;padding:.55rem 0 0;border:0;border-top:1px solid var(--line);
  color:var(--muted);font-size:.84rem;line-height:1.5;font-style:normal;width:100%;
  display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:1;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden;
}
.lcard__more{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.4rem;margin:0;
  padding:.5rem 1rem;border-radius:100px;background:var(--grad-soft);color:#fff;
  font-size:.78rem;font-weight:800;transition:transform .25s var(--ease),filter .25s;
}
.lcard__more:hover{color:#fff;transform:translateY(-2px);filter:brightness(1.08);}
.lcard__more .ic{width:14px;height:14px;}

@media (max-width:640px){
  .lcard__name{font-size:1.02rem;}
  .lcard__info{padding:.9rem 1rem 1.1rem;}
}


/* =============================================================
   26. LEADER CARD FINAL · DISCLOSURE ON MOBILE · STAGE NUMBERS
   ============================================================= */

/* --- card: photo, name, designation, button. Nothing else. --- */
.lcard__msg{display:none;}
.lcard__info{padding:1rem 1.1rem 1.15rem;gap:.1rem;}
.lcard__role{margin:0 0 .85rem;}
.lcard__more{margin-top:.15rem;}

/* --- the disclosure link must stay visible on every screen --- */
.topbar__link--pill{display:inline-flex!important;}
@media (max-width:640px){
  .topbar__in{flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;gap:.35rem .8rem;padding-block:.35rem;}
  .topbar__link--pill{order:-1;width:100%;justify-content:center;font-size:.74rem;
    padding:.3rem .8rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);}
}

/* --- stage number: never clipped, on any screen --- */
.stage{overflow:visible;border-radius:var(--r-md);}
.stage__img{border-radius:var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0 0;overflow:hidden;}
.stage__step{position:static!important;top:auto;left:auto;margin:0 0 .7rem;
  width:38px;height:38px;flex:none;}

/* --- leadership carousel controls on a phone --- */
@media (max-width:820px){
  .leaders .section-head--row{align-items:center;}
  .leaders .carousel-nav{display:flex!important;gap:.6rem;margin-top:.2rem;}
  .leaders .cbtn{width:44px;height:44px;}
  .carousel{touch-action:pan-y;}
}

/* --- leader message page --- */
.leadpage{display:grid;grid-template-columns:300px 1fr;gap:3rem;align-items:start;}
.leadpage__photo{border-radius:var(--r-md);overflow:hidden;border:6px solid #fff;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-md);background:#f2f5fa;}
.leadpage__photo img{width:100%;aspect-ratio:3/4;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 18%;display:block;}
.leadpage__name{margin:1rem 0 .1rem;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--navy);}
.leadpage__role{margin:0;color:var(--green);font-weight:700;font-size:.9rem;}
.leadpage__quote{margin:1.2rem 0 1.4rem;padding:1.1rem 1.3rem;background:var(--mist);
  border-left:4px solid var(--gold);border-radius:0 var(--r-md) var(--r-md) 0;
  font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.8;color:var(--ink);}
.leadpage__long{color:var(--muted);margin-bottom:1.4rem;}
.leadpage__nav{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:.7rem;margin:1.6rem 0 2rem;}
.leadpage__chip{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;padding:.45rem .9rem .45rem .45rem;
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:100px;background:#fff;transition:.3s var(--ease);}
.leadpage__chip:hover{border-color:transparent;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);transform:translateY(-2px);}
.leadpage__chip img{width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;object-position:center 18%;}
.leadpage__chip strong{display:block;font-size:.86rem;color:var(--navy);}
.leadpage__chip em{font-style:normal;font-size:.75rem;color:var(--muted);}
@media (max-width:820px){
  .leadpage{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:1.6rem;}
  .leadpage__side{max-width:260px;}
}

/* top strip on a phone: disclosure on its own line, then phone and social */
@media (max-width:640px){
  .topbar__right{flex-wrap:wrap;justify-content:center;width:100%;gap:.35rem .9rem;}
  .topbar__link--pill{flex:1 0 100%;}
  .topbar__social{padding-left:.8rem;}
}

/* --- leadership cards about a third smaller: four across --- */
.lcard__photo{aspect-ratio:1/1;}
.lcard__info{padding:.85rem .95rem 1rem;}
.lcard__name{font-size:.98rem;}
.lcard__role{font-size:.78rem;margin-bottom:.7rem;}
.lcard__more{padding:.42rem .85rem;font-size:.74rem;}