/* ==========================================================================
   National Board For Skill & Vocational Training — Base Styles
   Design system v3 — Navy / Orange / Gold, matched to the NBSVT emblem
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  /* Colors — pulled from the NBSVT logo (navy ring, orange book emblem, gold stars) */
  --color-navy-darkest: #070f28;   /* near-black navy */
  --color-navy: #142a63;           /* primary — deep navy, logo ring */
  --color-navy-light: #24408f;     /* lighter navy */
  --color-maroon: #e2481c;         /* primary accent — logo orange/red */
  --color-maroon-dark: #a8330f;    /* accessible orange-red for text/links */
  --color-maroon-light: #ff7a4a;
  --color-gold: #d9a441;           /* secondary accent — logo gold stars */
  --color-gold-light: #eec678;
  --color-cream: #fdf6ec;
  --color-cream-dark: #f5e6c8;
  --color-text: #1a2035;
  --color-text-muted: #5c6478;
  --color-white: #ffffff;
  --color-border: #e6e2e9;
  --color-success: #1c8a4b;
  --color-teal: #2c6e8e;
  --color-plum: #6b4f8a;
  --color-steel: #3d5a80;
  --color-pill-pdf-bg: #fce0d3;
  --color-pill-pdf-text: #a8330f;
  --color-pill-doc-bg: #e5eaf9;
  --color-pill-doc-text: #142a63;
  --color-navy-tint: #eaedf7;
  --color-orange-tint: #fdece1;
  --color-gold-tint: #faf1de;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', Arial, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --space-1: 0.25rem;
  --space-2: 0.5rem;
  --space-3: 0.75rem;
  --space-4: 1rem;
  --space-5: 1.5rem;
  --space-6: 2rem;
  --space-7: 2.5rem;
  --space-8: 3rem;
  --space-9: 4rem;

  /* Layout */
  --container-width: 1240px;
  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 12px;
  --radius-lg: 18px;

  /* Shadows — kept light/subtle for a flat, minimal feel */
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(6, 51, 61, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 18px rgba(6, 51, 61, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 14px 34px rgba(6, 51, 61, 0.10);
  --shadow-accent: 0 6px 16px rgba(232, 163, 61, 0.28);

  /* Motion */
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --ease-in-out: cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
  --dur-fast: 0.2s;
  --dur-med: 0.4s;
  --dur-slow: 0.7s;
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  /* Safe default so a fresh page load landing on a #anchor (e.g. about.html#who-we-are)
     clears the sticky header even before js/animation.js can measure the real height.
     js/animation.js narrows this to the header's exact live height afterwards. */
  scroll-padding-top: 320px;
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: var(--color-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
body.nav-open { overflow: hidden; }

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

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }

ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }

button { font-family: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-6);
}

h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}

.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-maroon-dark);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-maroon);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.eyebrow.on-dark { color: var(--color-gold-light); }
.eyebrow.on-dark::before { background: var(--color-gold-light); }
.eyebrow.center { justify-content: center; }

.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
}
.section-head { text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-7); }
.section-head .eyebrow { justify-content: center; }
.section-head p.lede { max-width: 620px; margin: var(--space-3) auto 0; color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.98rem; line-height: 1.65; }

/* ---------- Top utility bar (NBSVT Styled) ---------- */
.topbar {
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: #a9c4c9;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.topbar .container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 38px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.topbar-left { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; font-weight: 500; }
.topbar-divider { opacity: 0.4; }
.topbar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar a, .topbar span { color: #d0e2e5; }
.topbar a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); }

.topbar-user-actions { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.topbar-icon-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast);
}
.topbar-icon-btn:hover { background: var(--color-maroon); }
.topbar-icon-btn.highlight { background: var(--color-maroon); }
.topbar-icon-btn.highlight:hover { background: var(--color-maroon-dark); }

/* Google Translate Widget Styling */
.lang-translate-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 28px;
}
.goog-te-gadget-simple {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) !important;
  padding: 3px 8px !important;
  border-radius: 4px !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  line-height: 1 !important;
}
.goog-te-gadget-simple img { display: none !important; }
.goog-te-gadget-simple span, .goog-te-gadget-simple a { color: #ffffff !important; font-size: 0.74rem !important; }
.goog-te-menu-value span { color: #ffffff !important; }
.goog-te-gadget-icon { display: none !important; }

/* NBSVT Marquee Banner */
.nbsvt-marquee {
  background: #27438a;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
}
.nbsvt-marquee strong {
  color: #ffd769;
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  background: var(--color-white);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 96;
}

.header-main {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.brand-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 84px;
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 64px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.brand-logo img {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.brand-logo-caption {
  font-size: 0.58rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.brand-text h1 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--color-navy);
}

.brand-text .tagline {
  color: var(--color-maroon-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-top: 3px;
  display: inline-block;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
}

.header-contact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: 6px 18px 6px 6px;
  background: var(--color-navy-tint);
  border: 1px solid #dfeceb;
  border-radius: 999px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast);
}

.header-contact:hover {
  background: #dff0ee;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.header-contact .icon-circle {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-contact .icon-circle svg { width: 17px; height: 17px; }

.header-contact .contact-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.header-contact .phone-label {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.header-contact .phone-number {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.header-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}

.header-login {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0.7rem 1.4rem;
  background: var(--color-maroon);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}

.header-login svg { width: 15px; height: 15px; }

.header-login:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent);
}

/* ---------- Main navigation ---------- */
.main-nav {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-maroon);
  position: relative;
}

.main-nav .container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.nav-list > li {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.nav-list > li > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  color: #d8e9ea;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), color var(--dur-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-list > li > a:hover,
.nav-list > li.active > a,
.nav-list > li.has-dropdown:hover > a,
.nav-list > li.has-dropdown.open > a {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #fff;
}

.nav-list .caret {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: 1px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.nav-list-head,
.nav-close,
.nav-overlay {
  display: none;
}

/* ---------- Dropdown submenus ---------- */
.nav-list > li.has-dropdown {
  position: relative;
}

.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 250px;
  background: #fff;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--color-maroon);
  border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 8px 0;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), visibility var(--dur-fast);
  z-index: 40;
}

.nav-list > li.has-dropdown:hover > .dropdown-menu,
.nav-list > li.has-dropdown:focus-within > .dropdown-menu,
.nav-list > li.has-dropdown.open > .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-menu li a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 22px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-left: 3px solid transparent;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast), padding-left var(--dur-fast);
}

.dropdown-menu li a:hover {
  background: var(--color-orange-tint);
  border-left-color: var(--color-maroon);
  color: var(--color-maroon-dark);
  padding-left: 24px;
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 600px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  filter: brightness(0.45) saturate(1) grayscale(0.15);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, rgba(7, 15, 40, 0.96) 8%, rgba(20, 42, 99, 0.88) 42%, rgba(20, 42, 99, 0.5) 72%, rgba(20, 42, 99, 0.28) 100%);
}

.hero-overlay-bottom {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 15, 40, 0.85) 0%, rgba(7, 15, 40, 0) 34%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-accent {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-maroon);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-blob {
  position: absolute;
  right: -120px;
  top: -120px;
  width: 480px;
  height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(232, 163, 61, 0.16), transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(10px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: #fff;
  max-width: 660px;
  padding: var(--space-9) 0 6rem;
}

.hero-content h2 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.16;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #cfe3e6;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
  max-width: 540px;
}

.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); flex-wrap: wrap; }

.trust-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5) var(--space-4);
  margin-top: var(--space-7);
  padding-top: var(--space-6);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
}
.trust-item strong { display: block; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-size: 1.6rem; color: #fff; line-height: 1; font-weight: 800; }
.trust-item span { font-size: 0.76rem; color: #a9c9cc; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; font-weight: 600; }

/* ---------- Hero: per-slide sector tag + crossfading copy ---------- */
.hero-slide-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem 0.4rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.hero-slide-tag .dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-maroon-light); flex-shrink: 0; }

.hero-copy-fade { transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-out), transform 0.45s var(--ease-out); }
.hero-copy-fade.switching { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }

/* Slide progress + arrow controls */
.hero-progress-track {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  bottom: 26px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero-progress-item {
  position: relative;
  width: 34px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
}
.hero-progress-item .fill {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 0%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transition: width var(--dur-fast) linear;
}
.hero-progress-item.active .fill { width: 100%; transition: width 4.5s linear; }
.hero-progress-item.done .fill { width: 100%; transition: none; }

.hero-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast);
}
.hero-arrow:hover { background: var(--color-maroon); border-color: var(--color-maroon); }
.hero-arrow.prev { left: 20px; }
.hero-arrow.next { right: 20px; }
.hero-arrow svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 0.78rem 1.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast), background var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}

.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

/* Primary CTA — flat amber */
.btn-maroon-outline,
.btn-maroon {
  background: var(--color-maroon);
  border-color: var(--color-maroon);
  color: #ffffff;
}
.btn-maroon-outline:hover,
.btn-maroon:hover { background: var(--color-gold-light); border-color: var(--color-gold-light); box-shadow: var(--shadow-accent); }

/* Secondary — outline, for use on dark hero backgrounds */
.btn-gold-outline {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-gold-outline:hover { background: #fff; border-color: #fff; color: var(--color-navy); }

.btn-gold {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--color-navy-light); }

.btn-outline-navy {
  background: transparent;
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
  color: var(--color-navy);
}
.btn-outline-navy:hover { background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; }

/* Ripple */
.btn .ripple {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  transform: scale(0);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: ripple-anim 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

@keyframes ripple-anim {
  to { transform: scale(3.5); opacity: 0; }
}

/* ---------- Notices + Quick Actions ---------- */
.two-col-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: -76px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.panel {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.panel-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.panel-header.maroon { background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; }
.panel-header.navy { background: var(--color-navy); }

.panel-header a {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: inherit;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.panel-header a:hover { opacity: 1; text-decoration: underline; }

.notice-list { padding: var(--space-2) var(--space-5); }

.notice-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-3) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.notice-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.notice-date {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 54px;
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--color-orange-tint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 6px 4px;
  color: var(--color-maroon-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.notice-date .day { font-size: 1.1rem; display: block; }
.notice-date .month { font-size: 0.65rem; text-transform: uppercase; }

.notice-title { flex: 1; font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-text); }
.notice-icon { color: var(--color-maroon); opacity: 0.7; }

.quick-actions-grid {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-content: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-5);
}

.quick-action {
  flex: 0 1 calc(25% - var(--space-4) * 3 / 4);
  min-width: 130px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-2);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-navy-tint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast), background var(--dur-fast);
}

.quick-action:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: #dff0ee;
}

.quick-action .qa-icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-maroon-dark);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.quick-action span.label { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-navy); }

/* ---------- Notices + Quick Actions v2 ---------- */
.panel-head-v2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  color: #fff;
}
.panel-head-v2.maroon { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-maroon), var(--color-maroon-dark)); }
.panel-head-v2.navy { background: linear-gradient(120deg, var(--color-navy), var(--color-navy-darkest)); }
.phv2-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.phv2-text { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.phv2-text h3 { margin: 0; font-size: 1.05rem; color: #fff; font-family: var(--font-heading); white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.phv2-text p { margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: 0.76rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; }
.phv2-viewall {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  padding: 7px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast);
}
.phv2-viewall:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3); }
.phv2-viewall span { display: inline-block; transition: transform var(--dur-fast); }
.phv2-viewall:hover span { transform: translateX(3px); }

.notice-feed { flex: 1; padding: var(--space-3) var(--space-4); }
.notice-feed-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 13px 10px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast);
}
.notice-feed-item:hover { background: var(--color-cream); }
.notice-feed-item:not(:last-child) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.nf-date {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 52px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-orange-tint), #fff);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 7px 4px;
  color: var(--color-maroon-dark);
}
.nf-day { display: block; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.nf-month { display: block; font-size: 0.62rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; font-weight: 700; margin-top: 2px; }
.nf-body { flex: 1; min-width: 0; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.nf-body a, .nf-body span { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-text); font-weight: 500; line-height: 1.4; text-decoration: none; }
.nf-body a:hover { color: var(--color-maroon-dark); text-decoration: underline; }
.nf-badge-new {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--color-success);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.nf-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-maroon);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.notice-feed-item:hover .nf-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

.qa-grid-v2 {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  justify-content: center;
}
.qa-tile-v2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.qa-tile-v2:hover { transform: translateX(4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.qa-tile-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #fff;
}
.qa-tile-v2.qa-c1 .qa-tile-icon { background: var(--color-navy); }
.qa-tile-v2.qa-c2 .qa-tile-icon { background: var(--color-maroon); }
.qa-tile-v2.qa-c3 .qa-tile-icon { background: var(--color-teal); }
.qa-tile-v2.qa-c4 .qa-tile-icon { background: var(--color-plum); }
.qa-tile-v2.qa-c5 .qa-tile-icon { background: var(--color-gold); color: #3a2a05; }
.qa-tile-label { flex: 1; font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-navy); line-height: 1.3; }
.qa-tile-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: var(--color-maroon);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-4px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.qa-tile-v2:hover .qa-tile-arrow { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .panel-head-v2 { flex-wrap: wrap; row-gap: 10px; }
  .phv2-text { flex: 1 1 calc(100% - 58px); }
  .phv2-viewall { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

/* ---------- About block ---------- */
.about-block {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.about-icon {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-block h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }
.about-block p { margin: 0; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---------- Two column info cards ---------- */
.info-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.info-card { border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: #fff; transition: box-shadow var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast); }
.info-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }

.info-card .card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
}

.info-card.navy .card-header { background: var(--color-navy); }
.info-card.maroon .card-header { background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; }
.info-card::before { content: ''; display: block; height: 3px; background: var(--color-maroon); }

.check-list { padding: var(--space-5); }
.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
}
.check-list .check-icon {
  color: var(--color-success);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 1px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #e4f5ea;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
}

/* ---------- Process timeline ---------- */
.timeline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--space-7);
  padding: 0 var(--space-4);
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 34px;
  left: 6%;
  right: 6%;
  height: 2px;
  background-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--color-border) 40%, transparent 40%);
  background-size: 14px 2px;
}

.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  width: 13%;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-circle {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  border: 4px solid #fff;
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(odd) .timeline-circle { background: var(--color-navy); }
.timeline-step:nth-child(even) .timeline-circle { background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; }

.timeline-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  right: -6px;
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
}

.timeline-step h4 { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-navy); margin-bottom: 2px; }
.timeline-step p { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Documents checklist ---------- */
.docs-block {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 300px;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  align-items: start;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-dark);
}

.docs-block > h3 { grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); }

.docs-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.docs-list .doc-num {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-maroon);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.docs-cta {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
  padding: var(--space-6) var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
}

.docs-cta .icon-download { font-size: 2rem; color: var(--color-gold-light); }
.docs-cta p { font-size: 0.92rem; font-weight: 600; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Partner institutions ---------- */
.partners-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}

.partners-header h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; }
.partners-header a { color: var(--color-maroon-dark); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.88rem; }

.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-4);
}

.partner-card {
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-3);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
  background: #fff;
}

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

.partner-logo {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
  background: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.partner-card h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.partner-card span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.dots { display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.dots span { width: 7px; height: 7px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-border); }
.dots span.active { background: var(--color-maroon); width: 20px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ---------- Benefits + FAQ ---------- */
.benefits-faq {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
}

.faq-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.faq-question {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: var(--space-4) 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.faq-toggle {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--color-maroon);
  color: var(--color-maroon-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-toggle { transform: rotate(45deg); background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; }

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height var(--dur-med) var(--ease-in-out);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.faq-answer p { padding-bottom: var(--space-4); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Help banner ---------- */
.help-banner {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-9);
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border: none;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.help-banner .help-text { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-4); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.help-banner .help-icon {
  color: #ffffff;
  background: var(--color-maroon);
  width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.help-banner h4 { margin-bottom: 2px; color: #fff; }
.help-banner p { margin: 0; color: #b9d6d9; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.help-banner .help-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.help-banner .help-email {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.7rem 1.2rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast);
}
.help-banner .help-email:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14); }

/* ---------- Footer v2 ---------- */
.site-footer-v2 {
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: #a9c4c9;
  padding-top: var(--space-9);
  position: relative;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-maroon);
}

.footer-grid-v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-7);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-brand-v2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.footer-brand-v2 span { display: inline-block; padding-top: 6px; }
.footer-brand-v2 img {
  height: 34px;
  width: 34px;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.footer-brand-v2 span { font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.2; color: #fff; }
.footer-brand-desc { font-size: 0.84rem; line-height: 1.7; color: #a9c4c9; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); max-width: 280px; }

.footer-social-v2 { display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.fs-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast), background var(--dur-fast);
}
.fs-icon svg { width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.fs-icon:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.fs-icon.facebook { background: #1877f2; }
.fs-icon.instagram { background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888); }
.fs-icon.twitter { background: #000; }
.fs-icon.linkedin { background: #0a66c2; }
.fs-icon.pinterest { background: #e60023; }
.fs-icon.youtube { background: #ff0000; }
.fs-icon.other { background: var(--color-steel); }

.footer-col-v2 h5 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.footer-col-v2 h5::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 30px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-maroon);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.footer-col-v2 ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.footer-col-v2 ul > li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col-v2 ul > li > a {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #a9c4c9;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  transition: color var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast);
}
.footer-col-v2 ul > li > a::before { content: '\203A'; color: var(--color-maroon); font-weight: 700; }
.footer-col-v2 ul > li > a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); transform: translateX(3px); }
.footer-col-v2 ul > li.active > a { color: var(--color-gold-light); }

.footer-enquiry-v2 { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-gold-light); font-weight: 600; margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.footer-enquiry-v2 a { color: var(--color-gold-light); }

.footer-contact-v2 { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.footer-contact-v2 li { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.5; }
.footer-contact-v2 .fc-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.footer-contact-v2 a { color: #d8e9ea; }
.footer-contact-v2 a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); }

.footer-bottom-v2 {
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 18px 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.footer-bottom-row-v2 {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-copy-v2 { color: #a9c4c9; }
.footer-copy-v2 a { color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.footer-copy-v2 a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); }

.footer-cards-v2 { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.card-badge { display: inline-block; padding: 3px 8px; font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 800; border-radius: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: #fff; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
.card-badge.visa { background: #1a1f71; }
.card-badge.mc { background: #eb001b; }
.card-badge.amex { background: #2671b9; }
.card-badge.discover { background: #ff6000; }

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .footer-grid-v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 560px) {
  .footer-grid-v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom-row-v2 { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }
}

/* ---------- Simple inner page template ---------- */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-gold-light); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a { color: #bcd8da; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: 2rem; }

.content-block { padding: var(--space-8) 0; line-height: 1.8; }
.content-block h2 { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.content-block p { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.content-block p.lead {
  font-size: 1.06rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.75;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-maroon);
  padding-left: var(--space-4);
}
.content-block ul { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.content-block ul li {
  padding-left: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-2);
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.content-block ul li::before {
  content: '\2713';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-maroon-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Icon check-list variant for content pages (criteria / requirement lists) */
.content-block .icon-check-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-2) var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.content-block .icon-check-list li {
  padding-left: var(--space-6);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  padding-top: var(--space-2);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-2);
}
.content-block .icon-check-list li::before {
  content: '\2713';
  width: 22px; height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #e4f5ea;
  color: var(--color-success);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  left: 0; top: 8px;
}

/* Closing help/CTA callout used at the bottom of content pages */
.page-cta {
  margin-top: var(--space-8);
  background: var(--color-navy);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: #fff;
}
.page-cta h4 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.page-cta p { margin: 0; color: #b9d6d9; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.page-cta .actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Scroll to top */
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast);
  z-index: 60;
  border: none;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; transform: translateY(0); }
.scroll-top:hover { background: var(--color-navy-light); }

/* Page loader */
.page-loader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 999;
  transition: opacity 0.5s var(--ease-out), visibility 0.5s;
}
.page-loader.hidden { opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; }
.loader-emblem {
  width: 64px; height: 64px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 4px solid rgba(232, 163, 61, 0.25);
  border-top-color: var(--color-maroon);
  animation: spin 0.9s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

/* ==========================================================================
   Shared inner-page banner (Contact / Downloads / Verification / Registration / Courses)
   ========================================================================== */

.inner-banner {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: #fff;
  padding: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-9);
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: none;
}
.inner-banner::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-maroon);
}
.inner-banner .banner-dots {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 22px 22px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}
.inner-banner .banner-glow {
  position: absolute;
  right: -100px; top: -100px;
  width: 380px; height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 35% 35%, rgba(232, 163, 61, 0.14), transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.inner-banner .breadcrumb {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.inner-banner .breadcrumb a { color: #bcd8da; }
.inner-banner .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--color-gold-light); }
.inner-banner h1 {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  display: inline-block;
}
.inner-banner h1::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 52px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-maroon);
  margin-top: var(--space-3);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.inner-banner .subtitle {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  color: #bcd8da;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
  max-width: 580px;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.banner-decor {
  position: absolute;
  right: 40px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  opacity: 0.85;
  z-index: 1;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 8px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.3));
}

.panel-plain {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-5);
}
.panel-plain .panel-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.panel-plain .panel-title .title-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-maroon);
  color: #ffffff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.underline-sm {
  display: block;
  width: 42px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 6px 0 var(--space-4);
}

/* ---------- Contact page ---------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  margin-top: -64px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  align-items: start;
}
.contact-grid .stack { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-5); }
.contact-grid .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

.info-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  padding: var(--space-2) 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}
.info-row span.label { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.info-row span.value { font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text); }

.map-embed {
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  background: var(--color-navy-tint);
  position: relative;
}
.map-pin { position: absolute; left: 50%; top: 55%; transform: translate(-50%, -50%); text-align: center; }
.map-pin .pin-icon { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--color-maroon-dark); }
.map-pin .pin-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  padding: 6px 10px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.quick-assist { background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; border: none; }
.quick-assist .panel-title { color: #fff; }
.quick-assist .panel-title .title-icon { background: var(--color-gold-light); color: var(--color-navy-darkest); }
.quick-assist .assist-item { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: flex-start; padding: var(--space-3) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.14); }
.quick-assist .assist-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.quick-assist .assist-item .icn { color: var(--color-gold-light); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 2px; }
.quick-assist .assist-item strong { display: block; font-size: 0.88rem; }
.quick-assist .assist-item span { font-size: 0.82rem; color: #cfe3e6; }

.form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.form-group label .req { color: var(--color-maroon-dark); }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.78rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  background: #fff;
  transition: border-color var(--dur-fast), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.form-control:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--color-maroon); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(232, 163, 61, 0.16); }
textarea.form-control { resize: vertical; min-height: 110px; }
.btn.full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }

/* ---------- Portal login (Institute / Student) ---------- */
.login-page-wrap {
  padding: var(--space-9) var(--space-6) var(--space-9);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}
.login-card {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 980px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.login-side {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 25% 15%, var(--color-navy-light) 0%, var(--color-navy-darkest) 75%);
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.login-side .banner-dots { opacity: 0.5; }
.login-side-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.login-side-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.login-side-inner h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-3);
}
.login-side-inner p {
  color: #bcd8da;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.login-side-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-3); }
.login-side-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #e7ecf7;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.login-side-list .check-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 19px;
  height: 19px;
  margin-top: 1px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  color: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.login-form-panel {
  padding: var(--space-8) var(--space-7);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.login-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 4px;
  background: var(--color-navy-tint);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 4px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-6);
}
.login-tab {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-sm) - 3px);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  transition: background var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.login-tab.active { background: #fff; color: var(--color-navy); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.login-tab:hover:not(.active) { color: var(--color-navy); }
.login-header { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.login-header h2 { color: var(--color-navy); font-size: 1.45rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.login-header p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.login-alert {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--color-pill-pdf-bg);
  color: var(--color-pill-pdf-text);
  border: 1px solid rgba(168, 51, 15, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-5);
}
.login-alert-icon { flex-shrink: 0; }
.login-options { margin-bottom: var(--space-6); }
.login-remember {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
}
.login-remember input[type="checkbox"] { accent-color: var(--color-maroon); width: 16px; height: 16px; }
.login-footer-text {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-6);
  padding-top: var(--space-5);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.87rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}
.login-footer-text a { color: var(--color-maroon-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.login-footer-text a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.login-alert-success { background: rgba(28, 138, 75, 0.1); color: var(--color-success); border-color: rgba(28, 138, 75, 0.3); }
.login-alert a { color: inherit; text-decoration: underline; font-weight: 700; }

/* ---------- Account registration (Student/User) ---------- */
.form-group.full { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.terms-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: var(--space-2) 0 var(--space-5);
}
.terms-check input[type="checkbox"] { accent-color: var(--color-maroon); width: 16px; height: 16px; margin-top: 2px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.terms-check a { color: var(--color-maroon-dark); font-weight: 700; }
.terms-check a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

/* ---------- Downloads page ---------- */
.downloads-toolbar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: var(--space-2);
  margin-top: -60px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.downloads-toolbar .search-box { flex: 1; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); padding: 0.5rem var(--space-3); color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.downloads-toolbar .search-box input { border: none; outline: none; font-size: 0.88rem; flex: 1; font-family: inherit; }
.filter-tab {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast);
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
}
.filter-tab.active, .filter-tab:hover { background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; }

.downloads-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: var(--space-6); margin-top: var(--space-6); align-items: start; }
.doc-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
.doc-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4);
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-3);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.doc-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.doc-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: #fff; font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.doc-icon.navy { background: var(--color-navy); }
.doc-icon.maroon { background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; }
.doc-icon.gold { background: var(--color-gold); color: #ffffff; }
.doc-icon.teal { background: var(--color-teal); }
.doc-icon.plum { background: var(--color-plum); }
.doc-card h4 { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.doc-card p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0 0 var(--space-3); line-height: 1.5; }
.doc-pill { position: absolute; top: var(--space-4); right: var(--space-4); font-size: 0.65rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 2px 8px; border-radius: 10px; }
.doc-pill.pdf { background: var(--color-pill-pdf-bg); color: var(--color-pill-pdf-text); }
.doc-pill.doc { background: var(--color-pill-doc-bg); color: var(--color-pill-doc-text); }
.doc-download { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem; border-radius: 6px; transition: background var(--dur-fast); }
.doc-download:hover { background: var(--color-gold-light); }
.doc-size { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-top: 6px; display: block; }

.side-list li { display: flex; gap: 8px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: 0.85rem; padding: var(--space-2) 0; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.side-list .view-all { color: var(--color-maroon-dark); font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.82rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.update-item { padding: var(--space-2) 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.update-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.update-item strong { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text); }
.update-item span { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }

.stats-bar { display: flex; justify-content: space-around; background: var(--color-navy); border: none; border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-5); margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.stat-item { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.stat-item .stat-icon { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); color: var(--color-gold-light); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem; }
.stat-item strong { font-size: 1.35rem; color: #fff; display: block; }
.stat-item span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: #b9d6d9; }

.help-strip { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-4); background: var(--color-orange-tint); border: 1px solid #f0dcb4; border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-5); margin-top: var(--space-6); flex-wrap: wrap; }
.help-strip .htext { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.help-strip .h-icon { width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.help-strip h4 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 2px; }
.help-strip p { margin: 0; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.help-strip .h-actions { display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); }

/* ---------- Verification page ---------- */
.verify-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr 320px; gap: var(--space-5); margin-top: -56px; position: relative; z-index: 5; align-items: stretch; }
.verify-portal-card { background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-dark); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-6); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: var(--space-4); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.verify-portal-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.verify-portal-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.6; }
.verify-illustration { align-self: center; width: 110px; height: 110px; border-radius: 50%; background: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 2.6rem; color: var(--color-maroon-dark); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); margin: var(--space-2) 0; }
.verify-features { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: var(--space-2); }
.verify-feature { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 6px; flex: 1; }
.verify-feature .vf-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--color-navy); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1rem; }
.verify-feature span { font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-navy); }

.verify-form-card { border-top: 3px solid var(--color-maroon); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.captcha-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.captcha-box { background: var(--color-cream-dark); border: 1px dashed var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem; font-family: 'Courier New', monospace; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 4px; font-size: 1.1rem; color: #3a3020; }
.captcha-refresh { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); background: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--color-maroon-dark); transition: transform var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out); }
.captcha-refresh:hover { transform: rotate(180deg); }

.note-card { background: var(--color-cream); border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-dark); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.note-card h4 { font-size: 0.9rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: var(--space-3); color: var(--color-navy); }
.note-card ul li { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); padding: 4px 0 4px 18px; position: relative; }
.note-card ul li::before { content: '\2022'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--color-maroon-dark); font-weight: 700; }

.how-it-works { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-5); margin-top: var(--space-7); text-align: center; }
.how-step { display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.how-step .step-circle { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; }
.how-step .step-icon { width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--color-navy-tint); color: var(--color-navy); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: -8px; }
.how-step h5 { font-size: 0.92rem; margin: var(--space-1) 0; color: var(--color-navy); }
.how-step p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0; }

.info-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-6); }
.info-strip-card { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-4); display: flex; gap: var(--space-3); align-items: flex-start; }
.info-strip-card .isc-icon { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--color-navy-tint); color: var(--color-maroon-dark); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; flex-shrink: 0; }
.info-strip-card h5 { font-size: 0.85rem; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--color-navy); }
.info-strip-card p { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0; }
.info-strip-card.support { background: var(--color-orange-tint); border-color: #f0dcb4; }
.info-strip-card.support .isc-icon { background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; }

/* ---------- Registration page ---------- */
.reg-steps { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-top: -56px; position: relative; z-index: 5; background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); padding: var(--space-5) var(--space-6); }
.reg-step { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); }
.reg-step .rs-circle { width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.9rem; background: var(--color-border); color: var(--color-text-muted); transition: background var(--dur-med), color var(--dur-med); }
.reg-step.active .rs-circle { background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; }
.reg-step .rs-label strong { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text); }
.reg-step .rs-label span { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.reg-step.active .rs-label strong { color: var(--color-maroon-dark); }
.reg-connector { width: 70px; height: 2px; background: var(--color-border); margin: 0 var(--space-4); }

.reg-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px; gap: var(--space-6); margin-top: var(--space-6); align-items: start; }
.reg-section-title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-navy); border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border); padding-bottom: var(--space-2); margin-bottom: var(--space-4); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.03em; }
.mandatory-box { background: var(--color-orange-tint); border: 1px solid #f0dcb4; border-radius: var(--radius-md); padding: var(--space-4); }
.mandatory-box h5 { font-size: 0.88rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); color: var(--color-navy); }
.mandatory-box p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0; }
.reg-actions { display: flex; justify-content: flex-end; gap: var(--space-3); margin-top: var(--space-5); }

.file-input-row { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-2); }
.file-input-row .form-control { flex: 1; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.file-input-row.is-missing .form-control { border-color: var(--color-maroon); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(226, 72, 28, 0.12); }
.upload-icon-btn { width: 42px; height: 42px; flex-shrink: 0; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); background: var(--color-maroon); color: #ffffff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background var(--dur-fast), transform var(--dur-fast); border: none; }
.upload-icon-btn:hover { background: var(--color-gold-light); transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ---------- Programs / Courses page ---------- */
.course-toolbar { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: var(--space-3); background: #fff; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border); padding: var(--space-4) 0; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.course-dropdown { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text); padding: 0.5rem 0.9rem; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); }
.course-search { flex: 1; display: flex; gap: var(--space-2); min-width: 220px; }
.course-search input { flex: 1; padding: 0.6rem 1rem; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: 0.85rem; font-family: inherit; }

.course-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: var(--space-5); padding: var(--space-6) 0; }
.course-card { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast); }
.course-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.course-thumb { width: 130px; flex-shrink: 0; overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-navy-tint); }
.course-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; min-height: 130px; transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease-out); }
.course-card:hover .course-thumb img { transform: scale(1.1); }
.course-body { padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-4) var(--space-4) 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }
.course-body h4 { font-size: 0.92rem; letter-spacing: 0.02em; border-left: 3px solid var(--color-maroon); padding-left: 10px; margin-bottom: var(--space-2); color: var(--color-navy); }
.course-body p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0 0 var(--space-2); line-height: 1.5; }
.course-body a.view-details { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-maroon-dark); display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
.course-body a.view-details:hover { gap: 8px; }

/* ==========================================================================
   Homepage extras — ticker, slideshow, categories, gallery, counters, etc.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- Scrolling announcement ticker ---------- */
.ticker-bar {
  background: var(--color-navy-darkest);
  color: #dfe6f5;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.ticker-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  animation: ticker-scroll 26s linear infinite;
}
.ticker-bar:hover .ticker-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  padding: 10px 36px 10px 0;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.ticker-group span {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.ticker-group span strong { color: var(--color-gold-light); font-weight: 700; }
.ticker-group span::before { content: '\25CF'; font-size: 0.5rem; color: var(--color-maroon); }
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---------- Hero background slideshow ---------- */
.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transition: opacity 1.2s ease;
}
.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  animation: hero-ken-burns 7s ease-out forwards;
}
@keyframes hero-ken-burns {
  from { transform: scale(1.08); }
  to { transform: scale(1); }
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-slide, .hero-slide.active { transform: none; animation: none; }
}
.hero-slide-icon {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  font-size: 15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  opacity: 0.14;
  padding-right: 4vw;
  filter: grayscale(0.2);
}
.hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  bottom: 22px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}
.hero-dots button {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), width var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.hero-dots button.active { background: var(--color-gold); width: 22px; border-radius: 4px; }

/* ---------- Course categories + enquiry split ---------- */
.home-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 360px;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  margin-top: var(--space-9);
  align-items: start;
}

.category-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
.category-card {
  display: flex;
  gap: var(--space-4);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  background: #fff;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.category-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: transparent; }
.category-card .cc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.category-card.c1 .cc-icon { background: var(--color-navy); }
.category-card.c2 .cc-icon { background: var(--color-maroon); }
.category-card.c3 .cc-icon { background: var(--color-gold); color: #3a2a05; }
.category-card.c4 .cc-icon { background: var(--color-teal); }
.category-card.c5 .cc-icon { background: var(--color-plum); }
.category-card.c6 .cc-icon { background: var(--color-steel); }
.category-card h5 { font-size: 0.95rem; margin-bottom: 4px; color: var(--color-navy); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.category-card p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

.enquiry-card {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, var(--color-navy), var(--color-navy-darkest));
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.enquiry-card h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.enquiry-card .enquiry-sub { font-size: 0.8rem; color: #b9c4e6; margin: 0 0 var(--space-4); }
.enquiry-card .form-group { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.enquiry-card label { display: block; font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: #b9c4e6; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.enquiry-card .form-control {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  color: #fff;
}
.enquiry-card .form-control::placeholder { color: #8b96b8; }
.enquiry-card .form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 164, 65, 0.25);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.enquiry-card select.form-control option { color: #1a2035; }
.enquiry-card .btn.full { margin-top: var(--space-2); }
.enquiry-card .form-note { background: rgba(28, 138, 75, 0.18); border-color: rgba(28, 138, 75, 0.35); color: #7be3a6; }

/* ---------- Welcome / intro feature blocks ---------- */
.welcome-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-8);
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: var(--space-9);
}
.welcome-copy p { color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.feature-mini-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
.feature-mini {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.feature-mini:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.feature-mini .fm-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto var(--space-3);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.feature-mini h6 { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--color-navy); margin-bottom: 4px; font-family: var(--font-heading); font-weight: 700; }
.feature-mini p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Sector partner marquee strip ---------- */
.logo-strip-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--space-5) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  margin-top: var(--space-9);
}
.logo-strip-track { display: flex; width: max-content; animation: ticker-scroll 32s linear infinite; }
.logo-strip-wrap:hover .logo-strip-track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.logo-strip-group { display: flex; gap: var(--space-4); padding-right: var(--space-4); flex-shrink: 0; align-items: center; }
.logo-chip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-cream-dark);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.logo-chip .lc-icon {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-chip span { font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--color-navy); }

/* ---------- Gallery + lightbox ---------- */
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: var(--space-4); margin-top: var(--space-7); }
.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background: var(--color-navy-tint);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out); }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-item .gi-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(7, 15, 40, 0.86), transparent 62%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: var(--space-4);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gi-overlay { opacity: 1; }
.gallery-item .gi-overlay h6 { color: #fff; font-size: 0.85rem; margin: 0; font-family: var(--font-heading); }

.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 8, 20, 0.92);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  z-index: 200;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity var(--dur-med) var(--ease-out), visibility var(--dur-med);
}
.lightbox.open { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.lightbox img { max-width: 82vw; max-height: 74vh; border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.lightbox-caption { color: #fff; text-align: center; margin-top: var(--space-4); font-size: 0.92rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.lightbox-close, .lightbox-prev, .lightbox-next {
  position: absolute;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}
.lightbox-close { top: 24px; right: 24px; }
.lightbox-prev { left: 24px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.lightbox-next { right: 24px; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.lightbox-close:hover, .lightbox-prev:hover, .lightbox-next:hover { background: var(--color-maroon); border-color: var(--color-maroon); }

/* ---------- Counters band ---------- */
.counters-band {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #070f28 0%, #142a63 50%, #0d1e46 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-top: var(--space-9);
  padding: 40px 32px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(7, 15, 40, 0.25);
}

.counters-band::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #e2481c 0%, #ffd769 50%, #e2481c 100%);
}

.counter-item {
  text-align: center;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 12px 8px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out);
}

.counter-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.counter-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.counter-item .ci-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: #ffd769;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.counter-item .ci-num-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2px;
}

.counter-item .ci-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #ffffff 30%, #d0e2e5 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.counter-item .ci-suffix {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffd769;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.counter-item .ci-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #a9c4c9;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ---------- Terms & conditions numbered list ---------- */
.terms-list { counter-reset: term; margin-top: var(--space-5); }
.terms-list li {
  list-style: none;
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-3) 46px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.terms-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.terms-list li::before {
  counter-increment: term;
  content: counter(term);
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: var(--space-3);
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ---------- Management structure org chart ---------- */
.org-chart-v2 { margin-top: var(--space-7); display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
.oc-connector { width: 2px; height: 30px; background: var(--color-border); }

.oc-node {
  position: relative;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: var(--space-4) var(--space-5);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  min-width: 210px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.oc-node:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.oc-icon {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 10px;
  background: var(--color-navy-tint);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.oc-node strong { display: block; font-size: 0.92rem; font-family: var(--font-heading); color: var(--color-navy); }
.oc-desc { display: block; font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-top: 3px; }

.oc-node.oc-top { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy), var(--color-navy-darkest)); border-color: var(--color-navy); }
.oc-node.oc-top .oc-icon { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16); color: #fff; }
.oc-node.oc-top strong { color: #fff; }
.oc-node.oc-top .oc-desc { color: #c9d3ef; }

.oc-node.oc-leaf { border-top: 3px solid var(--color-maroon); min-width: 0; }

.oc-branch-wrap { width: 100%; max-width: 920px; }
.oc-branch-stem { width: 2px; height: 30px; background: var(--color-border); margin: 0 auto; }
.oc-branch-row {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
  padding-top: 30px;
}
.oc-branch-row::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 16.6%;
  right: 16.6%;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}
.oc-branch-row .oc-node::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -30px;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  height: 30px;
  background: var(--color-border);
}
.oc-mobile-connector { display: none; }

@media (max-width: 760px) {
  .oc-branch-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0;
    padding-top: 0;
  }
  .oc-branch-row::before { display: none; }
  .oc-branch-row .oc-node::before { display: none; }
  .oc-node { min-width: 220px; width: 100%; max-width: 280px; }
  .oc-mobile-connector { display: block; width: 2px; height: 26px; background: var(--color-border); }
}

/* ---------- Vision & Mission ---------- */
.vm-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: var(--space-6); margin-top: var(--space-7); }
.vm-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: var(--space-6);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.vm-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.vm-card::before { content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 4px; height: 100%; background: var(--color-maroon); }
.vm-card.mission::before { background: var(--color-gold); }
.vm-card .vm-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy-tint);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-4);
}
.vm-card h3 { margin-bottom: var(--space-3); }
.vm-card p { color: var(--color-text-muted); line-height: 1.75; margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Footer Social Links & Contact ---------- */
/* ---------- Timeline Step Circle Icons ---------- */
.timeline {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: var(--space-7);
  gap: var(--space-3);
}
.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 26px;
  left: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--color-border);
  z-index: 1;
}
.timeline-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  flex: 1;
}
.timeline-circle {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  border: 3px solid var(--color-maroon);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), background var(--dur-fast);
}
.timeline-step:hover .timeline-circle {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.06);
  background: var(--color-cream);
}
.timeline-num {
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
}
.timeline-step h4 {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin: var(--space-3) 0 var(--space-1);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}
.timeline-step p {
  font-size: 0.76rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Education Sectors explorer (/our-sectors)
   ========================================================================== */
.sector-search-row { position: relative; z-index: 1; margin-top: var(--space-6); max-width: 640px; }
.sector-search-box {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 8px 8px 8px 16px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.sector-search-box svg { color: var(--color-text-muted); flex-shrink: 0; }
.sector-search-box input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  outline: none;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background: transparent;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.sector-search-box .btn { padding: 0.6rem 1.3rem; font-size: 0.86rem; }

.sector-hero-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-6);
}
.sector-hero-flex .sector-hero-text { flex: 1 1 520px; max-width: 560px; }

.hero-icon-cluster {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 210px;
  height: 210px;
  margin-right: var(--space-4);
}
.hic-ring { position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: 50%; border: 1.5px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18); }
.hic-ring.inner { inset: 28px; border-color: rgba(217, 164, 65, 0.3); }
.hic-center {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%; left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  width: 78px; height: 78px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-maroon), var(--color-gold));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(226, 72, 28, 0.35);
}
.hic-node {
  position: absolute;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
}
.hic-node.n1 { top: -2px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); }
.hic-node.n2 { top: 44%; right: -10px; transform: translateY(-50%); }
.hic-node.n3 { bottom: 6px; left: 10px; }
.hic-node.n4 { bottom: 28px; right: 24px; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sector-hero-flex { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .hero-icon-cluster { display: none; }
}

/* Hero photo variant (Education Sectors page, when a hero photo is set in Admin → Settings) */
.inner-banner.has-hero-photo > .container { max-width: 1200px; }
.inner-banner.has-hero-photo > .container > *:not(.sector-hero-photo-wrap) { max-width: 580px; }
.sector-hero-photo-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 1;
  right: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0;
  width: 38%;
  min-width: 320px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top-right-radius: inherit;
}
.sector-hero-photo-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -1px;
  width: 130px; height: 130px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 100% 0;
  z-index: 2;
}
.sector-hero-photo-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(100deg, var(--color-navy-darkest) 0%, rgba(7, 15, 40, 0.55) 18%, transparent 42%);
  z-index: 2;
}
.shp-photo {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
}
.shp-cursive {
  position: absolute;
  top: 26px;
  right: 26px;
  z-index: 3;
  font-family: 'Caveat', cursive;
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.12;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: right;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}
.shp-cursive .accent { color: var(--color-gold-light); }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sector-hero-photo-wrap { display: none; }
  .inner-banner.has-hero-photo > .container > *:not(.sector-hero-photo-wrap) { max-width: 100%; }
}

.sector-pills {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: var(--space-4);
}
.sector-pill {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #e4e9f5;
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background var(--dur-fast), color var(--dur-fast), border-color var(--dur-fast);
}
.sector-pill:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18); }
.sector-pill.active { background: var(--color-maroon); border-color: var(--color-maroon); color: #fff; }

/* Light-background context (e.g. inside the sector detail panel) */
.sector-detail-body .sector-pill { background: var(--color-cream); border-color: var(--color-border); color: var(--color-navy); }
.sector-detail-body .sector-pill:hover { background: var(--color-gold-tint); }
.sector-detail-body .sector-pill.active { background: var(--color-maroon); border-color: var(--color-maroon); color: #fff; }

.sector-stats-row { background: var(--color-navy-tint); padding: var(--space-6) 0; }
.sector-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-5);
}
.sector-stat { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; text-align: left; }
.sector-stat-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sector-stat-icon.icon-tint-navy { background: var(--color-navy-tint); color: var(--color-navy); }
.sector-stat-icon.icon-tint-plum { background: #efe9f5; color: var(--color-plum); }
.sector-stat-icon.icon-tint-teal { background: #e6eff3; color: var(--color-teal); }
.sector-stat-icon.icon-tint-maroon { background: var(--color-orange-tint); color: var(--color-maroon-dark); }
.sector-stat strong { display: block; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--color-navy); font-family: var(--font-heading); }
.sector-stat strong small { font-size: 0.72rem; font-family: var(--font-body); font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-text-muted); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.4px; margin-left: 2px; }
.sector-stat p { margin: 2px 0 0; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); max-width: 220px; }

.sector-section-head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: var(--space-6);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin: var(--space-8) 0 var(--space-6);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-5);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-border);
}
.sector-section-head .eyebrow { color: var(--color-maroon-dark); }
.sector-section-head h2 { color: var(--color-navy); font-size: 1.8rem; margin-top: 4px; }
.sector-section-head-desc { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: 14px; max-width: 440px; }
.sector-section-head-desc .ssh-badge {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 36px; height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-gold-tint);
  color: var(--color-maroon-dark);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.sector-section-head p { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.65; margin: 4px 0 0; }

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sector-section-head { align-items: flex-start; }
  .sector-section-head-desc { max-width: 100%; }
}

.sector-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(210px, 1fr));
  gap: var(--space-4);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-9);
}
.sector-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast) var(--ease-out), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.sector-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.sector-card-photo { position: relative; height: 110px; overflow: hidden; background: var(--color-cream); border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0; }
.sector-card-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.sector-card-photo-fallback { width: 100%; height: 100%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.scpf-watermark { font-size: 2.6rem; opacity: 0.3; filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15)); }
.sector-card-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 14px; top: 88px;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1;
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.sector-card-body { padding: 28px 14px 16px; border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px; }
.sector-card-body h5 { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--color-navy); font-family: var(--font-heading); margin: 0 0 4px; line-height: 1.3; }
.sector-card-count { display: block; font-size: 0.74rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.sector-card-arrow { display: inline-block; color: var(--color-maroon); font-weight: 700; transition: transform var(--dur-fast); }
.sector-card:hover .sector-card-arrow { transform: translateX(4px); }

.sector-cta-banner { background: var(--color-navy-darkest); padding: var(--space-8) 0; margin-top: var(--space-8); }
.sector-cta-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.sector-cta-inner h2 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.6rem; margin: 6px 0 10px; line-height: 1.3; }
.sector-cta-inner p { color: #bcd8da; max-width: 480px; margin: 0; font-size: 0.92rem; line-height: 1.6; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .sector-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .sector-stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: var(--space-4); }
  .sector-section-head { align-items: flex-start; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sector-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .sector-search-box { flex-wrap: wrap; }
  .sector-search-box .btn { width: 100%; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .sector-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   All Courses explorer (/programs) — sector sidebar + course table
   ========================================================================== */
.courses-explorer { padding-top: var(--space-7); }
.courses-explorer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-5);
  align-items: start;
}

.sector-sidebar { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.sector-sidebar-head {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.sector-sidebar-list { max-height: 640px; overflow-y: auto; }
.sector-sidebar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition: background var(--dur-fast);
}
.sector-sidebar-item:hover { background: var(--color-cream); }
.sector-sidebar-item.active { background: var(--color-navy-tint); border-left: 3px solid var(--color-maroon); }
.sector-sidebar-item-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sector-sidebar-item-text { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.sector-sidebar-item-text strong { display: block; font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-navy); line-height: 1.3; }
.sector-sidebar-item-text small { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.sector-sidebar-item-arrow { color: var(--color-maroon); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; }

.sector-detail-panel { background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: 12px; overflow: hidden; }
.sector-detail-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  color: #fff;
}
.sector-detail-banner-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  border: 3px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sector-detail-banner h3 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.25rem; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.sector-detail-banner p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); margin: 0; font-size: 0.86rem; max-width: 520px; }
.sector-detail-body { padding: 22px 24px 26px; }
.sector-detail-intro { color: var(--color-text-muted); font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; margin: 0 0 var(--space-4); }

.sector-highlights-box {
  background: var(--color-cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-gold-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 16px 18px;
  max-width: 420px;
}
.sector-highlights-box strong { display: block; color: var(--color-navy); font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.sector-highlights-box ul { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; gap: 6px; }
.sector-highlights-box li { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--color-text); }

.course-table-wrap { overflow-x: auto; border: 1px solid var(--color-border); border-radius: 10px; }
.course-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: 0.86rem; }
.course-table th {
  background: var(--color-navy-tint);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  text-align: left;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}
.course-table td { padding: 10px 14px; border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border); color: var(--color-text); }
.course-table tr:hover td { background: var(--color-cream); }
.course-table td a { color: var(--color-maroon-dark); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.course-table td a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }

.explore-other-sectors { margin: var(--space-8) 0; }
.explore-other-sectors-head { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: var(--space-4); }
.explore-other-sectors-head h4 { color: var(--color-navy); font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0; }
.explore-other-sectors-head a { color: var(--color-maroon-dark); font-size: 0.84rem; font-weight: 600; text-decoration: none; }
.explore-other-sectors-head a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.explore-other-sectors-strip { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: var(--space-3); }
.explore-other-sector-card {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  transition: transform var(--dur-fast), box-shadow var(--dur-fast);
}
.explore-other-sector-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.explore-other-sector-card img, .explore-other-sector-fallback { width: 100%; height: 70px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.explore-other-sector-icon {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50px; left: 10px;
  width: 30px; height: 30px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  border: 2px solid #fff;
}
.explore-other-sector-card strong { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--color-navy); margin: 16px 10px 2px; line-height: 1.3; }
.explore-other-sector-card small { display: block; font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--color-text-muted); margin: 0 10px; }

@media (max-width: 1100px) {
  .courses-explorer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .sector-sidebar-list { max-height: 320px; }
  .explore-other-sectors-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .sector-detail-banner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
  .explore-other-sectors-strip { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .course-table { font-size: 0.78rem; }
}