/* Brand palette requested: Deep Ocean & Shield Teal */
:root{
  --aimer-primary: #008BA5;
  --aimer-secondary: #2B557A;

  --bg-main: #0B1F2A;
  --bg-section: #0F2E3B;
  --bg-card: #102A36;

  --teal-hover: #12B4C6;
  --accent-mint: #CEF3E4;
  --surface-light: #F6F6F6;
  --accent-peach: #FBE3DA;

  --text-primary: #F6F6F6;
  --text-secondary: #A8BBC5;
  --border-subtle: rgba(206, 243, 228, 0.14);

  /* Unified Semantic Aliases across website */
  --bg: var(--bg-main);        /* #0B1F2A */
  --panel: var(--bg-section);   /* #0F2E3B */
  --panel-2: var(--bg-card);    /* #102A36 */
  --ocean: var(--aimer-secondary); /* #2B557A */
  --teal: var(--aimer-primary);    /* #008BA5 */
  --teal-hi: var(--teal-hover);    /* #12B4C6 */
  --teal-bright: var(--teal-hover);
  --teal-primary: var(--aimer-primary);
  --teal-primary-hover: var(--teal-hover);
  --teal-glow: rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.35);
  --rule: var(--border-subtle);    /* rgba(206, 243, 228, 0.14) */
  --text: var(--text-primary);     /* #F6F6F6 */
  --muted: var(--text-secondary);  /* #A8BBC5 */
  --dim: #718895;

  --font:"Archivo", system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
  color-scheme:dark;
  box-sizing:border-box;
  padding-top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);
  padding-bottom:env(safe-area-inset-bottom,0px);
}
@media (prefers-color-scheme:dark){
  :root:not([data-theme="light"]){
    --bg:#0B1F2A;
    --panel:#0F2E3B;
    --panel-2:#102A36;
    --text:#F6F6F6;
    --muted:#A8BBC5;
    --rule:rgba(206, 243, 228, 0.14);
  }
}
:root[data-theme="dark"]{
  --bg:#0B1F2A;
  --panel:#0F2E3B;
  --panel-2:#102A36;
  --text:#F6F6F6;
  --muted:#A8BBC5;
  --rule:rgba(206, 243, 228, 0.14);
}
:root[data-theme="light"]{--bg:#F3F6F7;--panel:#FFFFFF;--panel-2:#E6EEF1;--rule:#D3DEE3;--text:#07121A;--muted:#46565F;--dim:#7A8A93;--teal:#008BA5;color-scheme:light}

/* ==========================================================================
   PROGRAMME SPECIFIC PALETTES PRESERVED: HSBIP, UGBIP & PGBIP KEEP CURRENT COLORS
   ========================================================================== */
body[data-route="hsbip"],
body.route-hsbip,
[data-programme="hsbip"] {
  --bg: #07090C !important;
  --panel: #071714 !important;
  --panel-2: #0B221E !important;
  --ocean: #06231C !important;
  --teal: #059669 !important;
  --teal-hi: #34D399 !important;
  --teal-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35) !important;
  --rule: #12362F !important;
  --text: #F2F5F6 !important;
  --muted: #95BDB3 !important;
  --dim: #5C877D !important;
}

body[data-route="ugbip"],
body.route-ugbip,
[data-programme="ugbip"] {
  --bg: #07090C !important;
  --panel: #0A121D !important;
  --panel-2: #0E1B2B !important;
  --ocean: #09172B !important;
  --teal: #2563EB !important;
  --teal-hi: #60A5FA !important;
  --teal-glow: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.35) !important;
  --rule: #162A42 !important;
  --text: #F2F5F6 !important;
  --muted: #9AB0C4 !important;
  --dim: #5C748C !important;
}

body[data-route="pgbip"],
body.route-pgbip,
[data-programme="pgbip"] {
  --bg: #07090C !important;
  --panel: #110B1C !important;
  --panel-2: #191029 !important;
  --ocean: #1B0F2E !important;
  --teal: #7C3AED !important;
  --teal-hi: #A78BFA !important;
  --teal-glow: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.35) !important;
  --rule: #291845 !important;
  --text: #F2F5F6 !important;
  --muted: #B4A7C7 !important;
  --dim: #7B6B94 !important;
}
html{scroll-padding-top:calc(env(safe-area-inset-top,0px) + 80px);scroll-behavior:smooth}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){html{scroll-behavior:auto}}
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:inherit}
body{margin:0;background:var(--bg);color:var(--text);font:400 17px/1.55 var(--font);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased}

/* ---------- 4K Ultra-HD & Retina Clarity Engine ---------- */
img,
picture img,
video {
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
}
@media (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 1.5), (min-resolution: 144dpi) {
  img, picture img, .img {
    -webkit-font-smoothing: subpixel-antialiased;
  }
}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
p,h1,h2,h3,h4,figure{margin:0}
:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}
.wrap{max-width:1320px;margin:0 auto;padding:0 24px}
h2{font-family:var(--font);font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.6vw,3.2rem);line-height:1.1;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-0.03em}
.sub{color:var(--muted);font-size:1.12rem;max-width:62ch;margin-top:18px}
section{padding:clamp(48px, 6vw, 92px) 0}
.btn{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:10px;font:600 1rem/1 var(--font);padding:16px 26px;border-radius:999px;border:1.5px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;white-space:nowrap;transition:background .2s,border-color .2s}
.btn-teal{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.btn-teal:hover{background:#4798B6}
.btn-line{border-color:var(--rule);color:var(--text)}
.btn-line:hover{border-color:var(--teal-hi)}
.img{background:var(--img,linear-gradient(150deg,#1B2A33,#0A1117)) center/cover no-repeat;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.img[data-ph]:not([data-ph=""])::after{content:attr(data-ph);position:absolute;left:12px;bottom:10px;font-size:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.head-row{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:end;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap}
/* brochure horizon: black field shading to ocean teal with concentric arcs */
.horizon{position:relative;overflow:hidden;background:radial-gradient(140% 90% at 50% 120%,#0E4459 0%,var(--ocean) 30%,var(--bg) 70%)}
.horizon::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:-150%;width:260%;aspect-ratio:1;transform:translateX(-50%);border-radius:50%;background:repeating-radial-gradient(circle,transparent 0 22px,rgba(98,179,207,.05) 23px 24px);pointer-events:none}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.strip{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);font-size:.86rem;color:var(--muted)}
.strip .wrap{display:flex;justify-content:flex-end;gap:22px;height:36px;align-items:center}
.strip a:hover{color:var(--text)}
.hdr{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:50;background:rgba(7,9,12,.85);backdrop-filter:blur(12px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(12px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);padding-top:env(safe-area-inset-top,0px);margin-top:calc(-1*env(safe-area-inset-top,0px))}
:root[data-theme="light"] .hdr{background:rgba(243,246,247,.9)}
.hdr .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:24px;height:72px}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;flex-shrink:0}
.logo svg{width:34px;height:38px}
.logo b{display:block;font-weight:800;font-stretch:112%;font-size:1.45rem;line-height:.9}
.logo small{display:block;font-size:.74rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:3px}
.logo img, .aimer-header-logo-img{height:42px;width:auto;max-width:175px;object-fit:contain;display:block}
.aimer-footer-logo-img{height:40px;width:auto;max-width:175px;object-fit:contain;display:block}
@media (max-width:768px){
  .logo img, .aimer-header-logo-img{height:36px;max-width:150px}
  .aimer-footer-logo-img{height:36px;max-width:150px}
}
.about-hero-video-container{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:0;overflow:hidden;pointer-events:none}
.about-hero-bg-video{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;min-width:100%;min-height:100%;width:auto;height:auto;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);object-fit:cover}
.about-hero-scrim{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,9,12,.92) 0%,rgba(7,9,12,.72) 48%,rgba(7,9,12,.4) 100%),linear-gradient(0deg,#07090C 0%,transparent 50%,rgba(7,9,12,.4) 100%);pointer-events:none}
.nav{display:flex;gap:2px;margin-left:auto}
.nav a{padding:9px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em}
.nav a:hover{color:var(--text);background:var(--panel-2)}
.hdr .btn{padding:12px 20px;text-transform:uppercase;font-size:.9rem}
.menu-btn{display:none;margin-left:auto;background:none;border:1px solid var(--rule);color:var(--text);border-radius:999px;padding:9px 16px;font:600 .95rem var(--font);cursor:pointer}
@media (max-width:1180px){
  .nav{display:none;position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:100%;flex-direction:column;background:var(--bg);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);padding:10px 24px 22px}
  .nav.open{display:flex}.nav a{padding:14px 8px;font-size:1rem}
  .menu-btn{display:block}.hdr .btn{display:none}
}

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:calc(100svh - 108px);display:flex;align-items:flex-end;padding:0;overflow:hidden}
.hero{--hero-poster:radial-gradient(90% 70% at 70% 30%,#1D3C48 0%,#0B161C 55%,#07090C 100%)} /* replace with url('...campus-aerial.jpg') */
.hero-media{position:absolute;inset:0;overflow:hidden;background:#07090C}
.hero-media .poster{position:absolute;inset:0;--img:var(--hero-poster)}
.hero-media .yt{position:absolute;top:50%;left:50%;width:100vw;height:56.25vw;min-width:177.78svh;min-height:100%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);border:0;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity 1.2s ease}
.hero-media .yt.on{opacity:1}
.hero-ctrl{position:absolute;top:24px;right:24px;z-index:3;display:flex;gap:8px}
.vbtn{font:600 .85rem/1 var(--font);color:#fff;background:rgba(7,9,12,.55);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);border-radius:999px;padding:10px 16px;cursor:pointer;backdrop-filter:blur(6px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(6px)}
.vbtn:hover{border-color:#fff}
@media (max-width:600px){.hero-ctrl{top:14px;right:14px}.vbtn{padding:8px 12px;font-size:.78rem}}
.hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(0deg,#07090C 4%,rgba(7,9,12,.4) 50%,rgba(7,9,12,.2));pointer-events:none}
.hero-in{position:relative;z-index:2;width:100%;padding-bottom:48px;color:#fff}
.hero h1{font-weight:900;font-stretch:125%;font-size:clamp(2.8rem,8.4vw,8rem);line-height:.88;letter-spacing:-.035em;text-transform:uppercase}
.hero h1 .ln{display:block;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:.04em}
.hero h1 .ln span{display:inline-block;transform:translateY(105%);animation:up .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1) forwards}
.hero h1 .ln:nth-child(2) span{animation-delay:.1s}
.hero h1 .ln:nth-child(3) span{animation-delay:.2s;color:var(--teal-hi)}
.hero h1 sup{font-size:.42em;vertical-align:.95em}
@keyframes up{to{transform:none}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.hero h1 .ln span{animation:none;transform:none}}
.hero .lead{max-width:40ch;font-size:clamp(1.1rem,1.4vw,1.3rem);color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);margin-top:26px}
.hstats{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr) auto;align-items:stretch;margin-top:48px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.hs{padding:22px 22px 6px 0}
.hs + .hs{padding-left:22px;border-left:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.14)}
.hs b{display:block;font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;font-size:clamp(2rem,3.4vw,3rem);line-height:1;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.hs span{display:block;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin-top:8px;font-size:.98rem}
.hstats .btn{align-self:end;margin:22px 0 0 22px}
@media (max-width:980px){.hstats{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.hs:nth-child(3){padding-left:0;border-left:0}.hstats .btn{grid-column:1/-1;margin:26px 0 0;justify-self:start}}

/* ---------- Events ---------- */
.ev{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.05fr 1fr;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--panel);margin-top:48px}
.ev-body{padding:48px 44px}
.ev h3{font-weight:800;font-stretch:120%;font-size:clamp(2rem,3.6vw,3.2rem);line-height:1;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.ev p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:20px}
.ev p strong{color:var(--text)}
.ev-date{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:22px;margin-top:32px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.ev-date b{font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;font-size:2.6rem;line-height:1;color:var(--teal-hi)}
.ev-date span{color:var(--muted);padding-left:22px;border-left:1px solid var(--rule)}
.ev .btn{margin-top:34px}
.ev .img{min-height:360px;display:grid;place-items:center;--img:radial-gradient(80% 90% at 50% 30%,#1C4458,#07121A)}
.play{width:74px;height:74px;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;border:0;display:grid;place-items:center;cursor:pointer}
.play svg{width:24px;margin-left:4px}
@media (max-width:900px){.ev{grid-template-columns:1fr}.ev-body{padding:30px 24px}.ev .img{min-height:240px}}

/* ---------- Transformation ---------- */
.steps{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);margin-top:56px;position:relative}
.steps::before{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;right:0;top:27px;height:2px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--rule),var(--teal))}
.step{padding-right:20px;position:relative}
.step i{display:grid;place-items:center;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid var(--teal);background:var(--bg);font-style:normal;font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--teal-hi);position:relative}
.step:last-child i{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.step h3{font-weight:700;font-stretch:108%;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.6vw,1.45rem);line-height:1.15;margin-top:26px}
@media (max-width:820px){.steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:26px}.steps::before{left:27px;right:auto;top:0;bottom:0;width:2px;height:auto;background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--rule),var(--teal))}.step{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px}.step h3{margin:0}}

/* ---------- UGBIP ---------- */
.prog{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--panel)}
.prog-body{padding:40px 36px;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.prog-name{font-weight:900;font-stretch:125%;font-size:clamp(2.8rem,5vw,4.5rem);line-height:.9;letter-spacing:-.04em}
.prog h3{font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(1.2rem,1.6vw,1.4rem);line-height:1.25;margin-top:12px}
.prog p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:16px;font-size:0.95rem}
.meta{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:24px}
.chip{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:999px;padding:8px 14px;font-weight:600;font-size:0.85rem}
.prog-cta{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:28px}
.prog .img{min-height:380px;display:grid;place-items:center;--img:linear-gradient(160deg,#27414D,#0C1A21)}
@media (max-width:900px){.prog{grid-template-columns:1fr}.prog-body{padding:30px 24px}.prog .img{min-height:240px}}

/* ---------- Ventures ---------- */
.ventures{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:56px}
.venture{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--panel);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.venture .img{aspect-ratio:4/3}
.venture .t{padding:24px 26px 30px}
.venture h3{font-weight:800;font-stretch:120%;font-size:1.8rem;text-transform:uppercase}
.venture p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px;font-size:.98rem;display:-webkit-box;-webkit-line-clamp:6;-webkit-box-orient:vertical;overflow:hidden}
.venture.open p{display:block}
.venture .more-btn{all:unset;cursor:pointer;margin-top:14px;font-weight:600;color:var(--teal-hi);font-size:.95rem}
.venture .more-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi);outline-offset:3px}
@media (max-width:900px){.ventures{grid-template-columns:1fr}}

/* ---------- Faculty ---------- */
.faculty{border-block:1px solid var(--rule)}
.fmodel{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:56px}
.fbtn{all:unset;box-sizing:border-box;cursor:pointer;padding:30px 28px;border-right:1px solid var(--rule);transition:background .2s}
.fbtn:last-child{border-right:0}
.fbtn b{display:block;font-weight:800;font-stretch:120%;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,5vw,4rem);line-height:1;color:var(--dim);letter-spacing:-.03em;transition:color .2s}
.fbtn span{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:1.1rem;margin-top:14px}
.fbtn[aria-selected="true"]{background:var(--panel)}
.fbtn[aria-selected="true"] b{color:var(--teal-hi)}
.fbtn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi);outline-offset:-4px}
.people{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:24px}
.person .img{aspect-ratio:4/5;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;font-size:2rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.3)}
.person h4{font-weight:700;font-size:1.08rem;margin-top:12px}
.person p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem;margin-top:2px}
.empty{grid-column:1/-1;border:1px dashed var(--rule);border-radius:14px;padding:28px;color:var(--muted)}
@media (max-width:900px){.fmodel{grid-template-columns:1fr}.fbtn{border-right:0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);padding:22px}.fbtn:last-child{border-bottom:0}.people{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}

/* ---------- Internship ---------- */
.intern{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.2fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.intern .btn{margin-top:30px}
.igrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);grid-auto-rows:150px;gap:14px}
.igrid .img{border-radius:16px}
.igrid .img:nth-child(1){grid-row:span 2}
@media (max-width:900px){.intern{grid-template-columns:1fr}.igrid{grid-auto-rows:110px}}

/* ---------- Visits ---------- */
.vcards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:56px}
.vcard{position:relative;border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;min-height:440px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:flex-end;padding:30px;color:#fff;border:1px solid var(--rule)}
.vcard .img{position:absolute;inset:0}
.vcard::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(7,9,12,0) 30%,rgba(11,50,66,.95) 90%)}
.vcard > *:not(.img){position:relative;z-index:2}
.vcard h3{font-weight:800;font-stretch:115%;font-size:1.6rem;line-height:1.1;text-transform:uppercase}
.vcard p{margin-top:10px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
@media (max-width:900px){.vcards{grid-template-columns:1fr}.vcard{min-height:300px}}

/* ---------- Partners ---------- */
.partners{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:40px;margin-top:80px;padding-top:48px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.partners .n b{display:block;font-weight:800;font-stretch:120%;font-size:3.6rem;line-height:1;color:var(--teal-hi)}
.partners .n span{color:var(--muted)}
.marquee{flex:1;min-width:0;width:100%;overflow:hidden;mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent);-webkit-mask-image:linear-gradient(90deg,transparent,#000 8%,#000 92%,transparent)}
.mtrack{display:flex;gap:64px;width:max-content;animation:slide 26s linear infinite}
.mtrack span{font-weight:700;font-stretch:112%;font-size:1.7rem;color:var(--muted);white-space:nowrap}
@keyframes slide{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.mtrack{animation:none;flex-wrap:wrap}}
@media (max-width:700px){.partners{flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start}}

/* ---------- CTA ---------- */
.cta{text-align:center;padding:150px 0 170px}
.cta h2{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6.6vw,5.8rem);font-stretch:125%;text-transform:uppercase;line-height:.95;position:relative}
.cta .sub{margin:24px auto 0;position:relative}
.cta .scan{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;border:1.5px solid rgba(98,179,207,.45);border-radius:999px;margin-top:40px;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.cta .scan a{background:var(--teal);color:#fff;font-weight:700;padding:16px 28px;border-radius:999px}
.cta .scan a:hover{background:#4798B6}
.cta .scan span{padding:0 26px 0 20px;color:var(--muted)}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
footer.site{border-top:1px solid var(--rule);padding:72px 0 32px;font-size:.95rem}
.fgrid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr 1fr .9fr 1.2fr;gap:32px}
.fgrid h4{font-weight:700;font-size:.92rem;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px}
.fgrid a,.fgrid p{display:block;color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}
.fgrid a:hover{color:var(--text)}
.ql{display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:6px 18px;margin-top:40px;padding-top:24px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.ql a{color:var(--muted);font-weight:500}
.ql a:hover{color:var(--text)}
.wordmark{font-weight:900;font-stretch:125%;font-size:clamp(3.6rem,15.5vw,14rem);line-height:.8;letter-spacing:-.04em;color:var(--panel-2);margin-top:56px;white-space:nowrap;overflow:hidden}
.fbot{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;color:var(--dim);margin-top:28px;font-size:.88rem}
.soc{display:flex;gap:10px}
.soc a{width:40px;height:40px;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center}
.soc svg{width:17px;height:17px;fill:var(--text)}
@media (max-width:1000px){.fgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:560px){.fgrid{grid-template-columns:1fr}section{padding:84px 0}}

@media (max-width:700px){
  .strip .wrap{justify-content:flex-start;gap:16px;overflow-x:auto;white-space:nowrap;scrollbar-width:none}
  .strip .wrap::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
  .ev-date span{border-left:0;padding-left:0;width:100%}
  .cta .scan span{display:none}
}
.cta .scan a{white-space:nowrap}

/* ---------- Academics mega menu ---------- */
.dd{position:relative}
.dd-btn{all:unset;cursor:pointer;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:6px;padding:9px 12px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.9rem;color:var(--muted);text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.01em}
.dd-btn:hover,.dd.open .dd-btn,.dd.current .dd-btn{color:var(--text);background:var(--panel-2)}
.dd-btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi)}
.dd-btn svg{transition:transform .2s}.dd.open .dd-btn svg{transform:rotate(180deg)}
.dd-panel{position:absolute;top:calc(100% + 14px);left:0;width:min(720px,92vw);display:none;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:8px;padding:10px;background:var(--panel);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.dd.open .dd-panel{display:grid}
.dd-panel a{display:block;padding:18px;border-radius:12px;text-transform:none;letter-spacing:0;color:var(--text);background:transparent;border:1px solid transparent}
.dd-panel a:hover,.dd-panel a[aria-current]{background:var(--panel-2);border-color:var(--rule)}
.dd-panel small{display:block;color:var(--teal-hi);font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600}
.dd-panel b{display:block;font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;font-size:1.6rem;margin-top:4px}
.dd-panel span{display:block;color:var(--muted);font-size:.86rem;margin-top:6px;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400}
@media (max-width:1180px){.dd-panel{position:static;width:auto;grid-template-columns:1fr;box-shadow:none;margin:6px 0 10px}.dd-btn{padding:14px 8px;font-size:1rem}}

/* ---------- Programme tabs ---------- */
.ptabs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:40px 0 20px}
.ptabs button{all:unset;cursor:pointer;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--rule);font-weight:600;color:var(--muted)}
.ptabs button[aria-selected="true"]{background:var(--text);color:var(--bg);border-color:var(--text)}
.ptabs button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi);outline-offset:3px}
.prog[hidden]{display:none}
.prog .meta{flex-wrap:wrap}
/* ---------- Shared page parts ---------- */
.page-hero .hero-in{padding-bottom:72px}
.page-hero h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,7vw,6.6rem)}
.page-hero .btn{margin-top:32px}
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:56px;align-items:center}
.split .img{border-radius:22px;min-height:460px}
.split.top{align-items:start}
.car-ctl{display:flex;gap:10px}
.arrow{width:48px;height:48px;border-radius:50%;border:1px solid var(--rule);background:none;color:var(--text);cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center}
.arrow:hover{border-color:var(--teal-hi)}
.car{display:flex;gap:20px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scroll-behavior:smooth;margin-top:44px;padding-bottom:6px;scrollbar-width:none}
.car::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.car > *{flex:0 0 min(560px,84vw);scroll-snap-align:start}
.car .img{aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:18px}
.ocard{position:relative;border-radius:22px;overflow:hidden;padding:40px 36px;border:1px solid var(--rule);color:#fff}
.ocard > .img{position:absolute;inset:0}
.ocard::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:1;background:linear-gradient(160deg,rgba(11,50,66,.96),rgba(7,9,12,.9))}
.ocard > *:not(.img){position:relative;z-index:2}
.ocard h3{font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;font-size:1.7rem;text-transform:uppercase;padding-bottom:24px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15)}
.ocard ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:24px 0 0;display:grid;gap:14px}
.ocard li{font-weight:600;font-size:1.1rem;padding-left:14px;border-left:2px solid var(--teal)}
.tlist{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.tlist li{padding:18px 0;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.tlist b{font-weight:700;font-size:1.2rem}
.tlist span{display:block;color:var(--muted);margin-top:4px}
.photos3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;grid-template-rows:1fr 1fr;gap:16px;min-height:560px}
.photos3 .img{border-radius:18px}
.photos3 .img:first-child{grid-row:span 2}
@media (max-width:900px){.split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}.split .img{min-height:260px}.photos3{min-height:420px}}

/* sub nav */
.subnav{position:sticky;top:72px;z-index:45;background:rgba(7,9,12,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);-webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
:root[data-theme="light"] .subnav{background:rgba(243,246,247,.92)}
.subnav .wrap{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;height:64px}
.subnav [role=tab]{all:unset;cursor:pointer;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);white-space:nowrap;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.subnav [role=tab][aria-selected="true"]{color:var(--text);background:var(--panel-2)}
.subnav [role=tab][aria-selected="true"]::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal-hi)}
.subnav [role=tab]:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi)}
.subnav .btn{margin-left:auto;padding:11px 20px;font-size:.9rem;text-transform:uppercase}
@media (max-width:760px){.subnav .wrap{overflow-x:auto}.subnav .btn{display:none}}
.panel[hidden]{display:none}

/* ---------- Programme page ---------- */
.subnav nav{display:flex;gap:6px}
.subnav nav a{padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);white-space:nowrap;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.subnav nav a[aria-current]{color:var(--text);background:var(--panel-2)}
.subnav nav a[aria-current]::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal-hi)}
.facts{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--rule);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:56px}
.fact{background:var(--bg);padding:30px 26px;min-height:170px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:space-between}
.fact small{color:var(--muted);font-size:.95rem}
.fact b{font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.4vw,2.1rem);line-height:1.1;margin-top:22px}
.fact b em{font-style:normal;display:block;color:var(--teal-hi);font-size:.55em;font-weight:600;font-stretch:100%;margin-top:6px}
@media (max-width:900px){.facts{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}.fact{min-height:130px;padding:22px 18px}}
.pillars3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:48px}
.pillar{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;padding:28px;background:var(--panel)}
.pillar h3{font-weight:700;font-stretch:110%;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--teal-hi)}
.pillar p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px}
@media (max-width:900px){.pillars3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.cards{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:56px}
.card{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:20px;overflow:hidden;background:var(--panel);display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
.card .img{min-height:240px}
.card .t{padding:28px}
.card h3{font-weight:700;font-stretch:110%;font-size:1.35rem;line-height:1.15}
.card h3 small{display:block;color:var(--teal-hi);font-size:.72em;font-weight:600;font-stretch:100%;margin-top:6px}
.card p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:12px;font-size:.98rem}
.card.noimg{grid-template-columns:1fr}
@media (max-width:1000px){.cards{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
@media (max-width:600px){.card{grid-template-columns:1fr}.card .img{min-height:200px}}
.grid3{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:1px;background:var(--rule);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:48px}
.grid3 > div{background:var(--bg);padding:30px 28px}
.grid3 h3{font-weight:700;font-stretch:108%;font-size:1.25rem}
.grid3 p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}
@media (max-width:900px){.grid3{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.founder{display:grid;grid-template-columns:auto 1fr;gap:48px;align-items:start;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:24px;padding:48px;background:var(--panel)}
.founder .ph{width:160px;height:160px;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid var(--teal);display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;font-size:2.4rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.founder blockquote{margin:0;font-size:1.12rem;line-height:1.65;color:var(--muted)}
.founder blockquote p + p{margin-top:16px}
.founder blockquote strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:600}
.founder cite{display:block;font-style:normal;font-weight:700;font-size:1.15rem;margin-top:26px}
@media (max-width:800px){.founder{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:30px 24px;gap:24px}.founder .ph{width:110px;height:110px}}
.elig{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:1px;background:var(--rule);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:48px}
.elig > div{background:var(--bg);padding:30px 28px}
.elig h3{font-weight:700;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--teal-hi)}
.elig p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px}
.elig p strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:600}
@media (max-width:800px){.elig{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.naat{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1.4fr;gap:40px;align-items:center;margin-top:56px;padding:36px;border-radius:20px;background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--ocean),var(--panel))}
.naat h3{font-weight:800;font-stretch:115%;font-size:1.7rem;line-height:1.1;color:#fff}
.naat h3 small{display:block;font-size:.6em;font-weight:500;font-stretch:100%;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);margin-top:8px}
.naat ul{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:10px}
.naat li{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);border-radius:999px;padding:12px 18px;font-weight:600;color:#fff;text-align:center}
@media (max-width:800px){.naat{grid-template-columns:1fr;padding:26px 20px}.naat ul{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.fee-wrap{overflow-x:auto;margin-top:40px;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px}
table.fees{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:620px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.fees th,.fees td{padding:16px 20px;text-align:right;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.fees th:nth-child(-n+2),.fees td:nth-child(-n+2){text-align:left}
.fees thead th{background:var(--ocean);color:#fff;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}
.fees td:first-child{color:var(--dim);width:48px}
.fees tfoot td{font-weight:800;font-stretch:112%;font-size:1.1rem;border-bottom:0;background:var(--panel)}
.fees tfoot td:last-child{color:var(--teal-hi)}
.notes{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:28px 0 0;display:grid;gap:10px}
.notes li{padding-left:16px;border-left:2px solid var(--teal);color:var(--muted)}
.notes li strong{color:var(--text);font-weight:600}
.pillar-list{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:16px;margin-top:48px}
.pillar-list > div{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;padding:26px;background:var(--panel)}
.pillar-list h3{font-weight:700;font-stretch:108%;font-size:1.2rem;color:var(--teal-hi)}
.pillar-list p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;font-size:.98rem}
@media (max-width:1000px){.pillar-list{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}
@media (max-width:640px){.pillar-list{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.closing{margin-top:40px;font-size:1.25rem;font-weight:600;max-width:52ch}
/* ---------- Programme tabs ---------- */
.ptabs{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:40px 0 20px}
.ptabs button{all:unset;cursor:pointer;padding:12px 20px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--rule);font-weight:600;color:var(--muted)}
.ptabs button[aria-selected="true"]{background:var(--text);color:var(--bg);border-color:var(--text)}
.ptabs button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi);outline-offset:3px}
.prog[hidden]{display:none}
.prog .meta{flex-wrap:wrap}

/* ---------- Site-wide additions ---------- */
.hero-btns{display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:32px}
.btn-ghost{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.4);color:#fff}.btn-ghost:hover{border-color:#fff}
.page-hero > .img{position:absolute;inset:0}
.page-hero > .img img.photo{object-fit:cover;object-position:center 25%}
.page-hero::after{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(7,9,12,.92) 0%,rgba(7,9,12,.68) 45%,rgba(7,9,12,.28) 100%),linear-gradient(0deg,#07090C 2%,transparent 45%,rgba(7,9,12,.35) 100%);pointer-events:none;z-index:1}
.adm-band{padding:0 0 0}
.adm-in{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:32px;flex-wrap:wrap;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:22px;padding:40px;background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--ocean),var(--panel))}
.adm-in h2{font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.8rem);color:#fff}.adm-in .sub{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.adm-band + section{padding-top:100px}
table.compare{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:720px}
.compare th,.compare td{padding:18px 20px;text-align:left;border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule);vertical-align:top}
.compare thead th{font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;font-size:1.5rem;background:var(--panel)}
.compare thead th a:hover{color:var(--teal-hi)}
.compare thead small{display:block;font-size:.8rem;font-weight:600;font-stretch:100%;color:var(--teal-hi);margin-top:2px}
.compare tbody th{color:var(--muted);font-weight:600;width:18%}
.compare tbody tr:last-child td{font-weight:800;font-stretch:112%;font-size:1.15rem;color:var(--teal-hi)}
.steps4{list-style:none;padding:0;margin:48px 0 0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);gap:20px;counter-reset:s}
.steps4 li{counter-increment:s;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;padding:28px;background:var(--panel);position:relative}
.steps4 li::before{content:counter(s);display:grid;place-items:center;width:44px;height:44px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid var(--teal);color:var(--teal-hi);font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;margin-bottom:22px}
.steps4 li:last-child::before{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
.steps4 h3{font-weight:700;font-size:1.25rem}.steps4 p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px}
@media (max-width:1000px){.steps4{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}}@media (max-width:600px){.steps4{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.faq{margin-top:40px;border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.faq details{border-bottom:1px solid var(--rule)}
.faq summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;padding:22px 40px 22px 0;font-weight:600;font-size:1.12rem;position:relative}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}
.faq summary::after{content:"+";position:absolute;right:6px;top:18px;font-size:1.6rem;color:var(--teal-hi);transition:transform .2s}
.faq details[open] summary::after{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.faq details p{color:var(--muted);padding:0 0 22px;max-width:75ch}
.faq summary:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi);outline-offset:2px}
.form-sec{border-top:1px solid var(--rule)}
.form-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:.85fr 1.15fr;gap:56px;align-items:start}
.contact-mini{display:grid;gap:14px;margin-top:32px}
.contact-mini a{display:block;color:var(--muted)}.contact-mini b{display:block;color:var(--text);font-weight:600}
.contact-mini a:hover{color:var(--teal-hi)}
.form-card{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:22px;padding:34px;background:var(--panel)}
.fields{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}
.fields label{display:grid;gap:8px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem}
.fields label.full{grid-column:1/-1}
.fields em{color:var(--teal-hi);font-style:normal}
.fields input,.fields select,.fields textarea{font:500 1rem var(--font);color:var(--text);background:var(--bg);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:12px;padding:14px;width:100%}
.fields select option{color:#07090C}
.fields input:focus,.fields select:focus,.fields textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--teal-hi);box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(98,179,207,.2)}
.fields [aria-invalid="true"]{border-color:#E38A7A}
.consent{display:flex;gap:12px;align-items:flex-start;margin-top:20px;color:var(--muted);font-size:.92rem}
.consent input{width:18px;height:18px;margin-top:2px;accent-color:var(--teal);flex-shrink:0}
.form-err{color:#F0A596;min-height:1.4em;margin:14px 0 6px;font-size:.95rem}
.form-card button[type=submit]{width:100%}
.form-done h3{font-weight:800;font-stretch:115%;font-size:1.8rem}
.form-done p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:10px}
.done-btns{display:flex;gap:10px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:20px}
@media (max-width:900px){.form-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:32px}.form-card{padding:24px 18px}.fields{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.photo2{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.3fr 1fr;gap:16px;margin-top:20px}.photo2 .img{min-height:360px;border-radius:20px}
@media (max-width:760px){.photo2{grid-template-columns:1fr}.photo2 .img{min-height:220px}}
.sdg{margin-top:40px;padding:32px;border-radius:20px;border:1px solid var(--rule);background:var(--panel)}
.sdg h3{font-weight:700;font-size:1.3rem;color:var(--teal-hi)}.sdg p{color:var(--muted);margin-top:8px;max-width:75ch}
.voices{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:20px;margin-top:48px}
.voice{border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;padding:30px;background:var(--panel);display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.voice blockquote{margin:0;font-size:1.1rem;line-height:1.55}
.voice figcaption{margin-top:auto;padding-top:22px;color:var(--teal-hi);font-weight:600}
@media (max-width:900px){.voices{grid-template-columns:1fr}}
.wa-float{display:none !important;}
.skip{position:absolute;left:12px;top:-60px;z-index:100;background:var(--teal);color:#fff;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:8px}
.skip:focus{top:12px}
h1[tabindex="-1"]:focus,main:focus{outline:none}
.nav > a[aria-current]{color:var(--text);background:var(--panel-2)}

/* ---------- Polish pass ---------- */
body{--dim:#83929A}
body .btn-teal,body .cta .scan a{background:var(--teal);color:#fff}
body .btn-teal:hover,body .cta .scan a:hover{background:var(--teal-hi)}
body .step:last-child i,body .steps4 li:last-child::before,body .srp-steps li:last-child::before{background:var(--teal)}
body h1,body h2,body h3,body .hero h1,body .ev h3,body .venture h3,body .vcard h3,body .ocard h3,body .cta h2,body .exp h2,body .prog-name{text-transform:none!important}
body .hero:not(.page-hero) h1{text-transform:uppercase!important}
.strip a,.fgrid a,.soc a,.nav a,.dd-btn,.subnav nav a,.gtabs button,.more-btn,.menu-btn,.ql a,.fbot a{min-height:44px}
.strip a,.fbot a,.ql a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
.fgrid a{display:flex;align-items:center;margin-top:0!important}
.soc a{width:44px;height:44px}
.arrow{width:48px;height:48px}
.img > img.photo{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;border-radius:inherit;z-index:0}
.img > :not(img){position:relative;z-index:1}
.mkc-line{margin-top:32px;color:var(--muted);font-size:1.08rem}
.mkc-line a,.faq a,.notes a{color:var(--teal-hi);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.gtabs{display:flex;gap:6px;overflow-x:auto;scrollbar-width:none}
.gtabs button{all:unset;cursor:pointer;padding:10px 16px;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted);white-space:nowrap;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.gtabs button[aria-selected="true"]{color:var(--text);background:var(--panel-2)}
.gtabs button[aria-selected="true"]::before{content:"";width:7px;height:7px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--teal-hi)}
.gtabs button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi)}
.tgroup[hidden]{display:none}
.more-fields{margin-top:16px;border:1px dashed var(--rule);border-radius:12px;padding:0 14px}
.more-fields summary{cursor:pointer;padding:14px 0;font-weight:600;color:var(--teal-hi);min-height:44px}
.more-fields .fields{padding-bottom:16px}
.ty{min-height:70vh;padding:140px 0 100px}
.ty h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,5rem);font-weight:900;font-stretch:122%;line-height:1}
.ty-kicker{color:var(--teal-hi);font-weight:600;margin-bottom:14px}
.ty .sub{max-width:60ch}

body .gtabs button,body .vbtn,body .more-btn{min-height:44px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center}
body .logo{min-height:44px}

/* ================= Motion & dynamic components ================= */
body .hero:not(.page-hero) h1{font-size:clamp(2.5rem,6.6vw,6.4rem)!important;line-height:.9}
.scroll-prog{position:fixed;left:0;top:0;height:3px;width:100%;transform-origin:0 50%;transform:scaleX(0);background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-hi));z-index:90;pointer-events:none}
.hdr{transition:box-shadow .3s,background .3s}.hdr.scrolled{box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.45)}
.hero img.photo{will-change:transform;transform:scale(1.06)}
/* reveal */
.rv{opacity:0;transform:translateY(28px);transition:opacity .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1);transition-delay:var(--d,0s)}
.rv.in{opacity:1;transform:none}
/* hover lift for cards on pointer devices */
@media (hover:hover){
 .card,.venture,.pillar-list>div,.voice,.steps4 li,.pillar,.grid3>div,.fcard,.vcard,.bgrid>div{transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1),border-color .35s,box-shadow .35s}
 .card:hover,.venture:hover,.pillar-list>div:hover,.voice:hover,.steps4 li:hover,.pillar:hover,.fcard:hover,.vcard:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);border-color:rgba(98,179,207,.45);box-shadow:0 18px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.35)}
 .btn svg{transition:transform .25s}.btn:hover svg{transform:translate(2px,-2px)}
 .marquee:hover .mtrack{animation-play-state:paused}
}
/* transformation timeline */
.tx{position:relative;padding:0}
.tx-pin{padding:110px 0}
.tx-head{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:flex-end;gap:24px}
.tx-count{margin:0;font-weight:800;font-stretch:125%;line-height:.8;color:var(--dim);white-space:nowrap}
.tx-count b{font-size:clamp(4rem,10vw,9rem);background:linear-gradient(180deg,var(--teal-hi),var(--teal));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;letter-spacing:-.04em}
.tx-count span{font-size:1.4rem;margin-left:8px}
.tx-track{position:relative;margin-top:64px;--p:0}
.tx-line{position:absolute;left:28px;right:28px;top:27px;height:3px;background:var(--rule);border-radius:3px;overflow:hidden}
.tx-fill{position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-hi));transform-origin:0 50%;transform:scaleX(var(--p))}
.tx-steps{list-style:none;margin:0;padding:0;display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(5,1fr);gap:16px;position:relative}
.tx-step{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:22px;opacity:.38;transition:opacity .5s,transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
.tx-dot{display:grid;place-items:center;width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;border:2px solid var(--rule);background:var(--bg);font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;font-size:1.3rem;transition:all .45s}
.tx-label{display:block;font-weight:700;font-stretch:108%;font-size:clamp(1.15rem,1.8vw,1.7rem);line-height:1.15;transition:color 0.4s}
.tx-step.now .tx-label{color:var(--teal-hi)}
.tx-desc{margin-top:12px;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.7);font-size:0.95rem;line-height:1.5;opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px);transition:all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1);pointer-events:none}
.tx-step.now .tx-desc{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.tx-step.on{opacity:1}
.tx-step.on .tx-dot{border-color:var(--teal-hi);color:var(--teal-hi)}
.tx-step.now{transform:translateY(-8px)}
.tx-step.now .tx-dot{background:var(--teal);border-color:var(--teal);color:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(98,179,207,.12),0 0 40px rgba(98,179,207,.35)}
@media (min-width:901px) and (prefers-reduced-motion:no-preference){
 .tx{height:260vh}
 .tx-pin{position:sticky;top:72px;height:calc(100svh - 72px);display:flex;align-items:center;padding:0}
 .tx-pin > .wrap{width:100%}
}
@media (max-width:900px){
 .tx-head{align-items:flex-start;flex-direction:column}
 .tx-count b{font-size:4rem}
 .tx-line{left:27px;right:auto;top:28px;bottom:28px;width:3px;height:auto}
 .tx-fill{transform-origin:50% 0;transform:scaleY(var(--p))}
 .tx-steps{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:34px}
 .tx-step{flex-direction:row;align-items:flex-start;gap:20px}
 .tx-step.now{transform:translateX(6px)}
}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.tx-step{opacity:1}.tx-fill{transform:none}}
/* generic slider */
.slider{position:relative}
.track{display:flex;gap:20px;overflow-x:auto;scroll-snap-type:x mandatory;scroll-behavior:smooth;scrollbar-width:none;overscroll-behavior-x:contain;position:relative}
.track::-webkit-scrollbar{display:none}
.track:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi);outline-offset:6px;border-radius:24px}
@media (hover:hover){.track{cursor:grab}}
.track.drag{scroll-snap-type:none;scroll-behavior:auto;cursor:grabbing;user-select:none}
.track.drag a,.track.drag button{pointer-events:none}
.sl-bar{height:3px;background:var(--rule);border-radius:3px;margin-top:22px;overflow:hidden}
.sl-bar span{display:block;height:100%;width:100%;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),var(--teal-hi));transform-origin:0 50%;transform:scaleX(.33);transition:transform .3s}
.sl-nav{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px}
.sl-count{font-weight:700;font-stretch:112%;color:var(--muted);margin-right:8px;font-variant-numeric:tabular-nums}
.sl-count b{color:var(--text);font-size:1.3rem}
.arrow{transition:border-color .2s,background .2s,transform .2s}
.arrow:hover{background:var(--panel-2)}.arrow:active{transform:scale(.94)}
.arrow:disabled{opacity:.35;cursor:default}
/* programmes slider */
.pctl{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin:40px 0 22px}
.pbtns{display:flex;gap:8px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.pbtns button{all:unset;cursor:pointer;min-height:44px;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;padding:0 20px;border-radius:999px;border:1px solid var(--rule);font-weight:600;color:var(--muted);transition:background .25s,color .25s,border-color .25s}
.pbtns button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--text);color:var(--bg);border-color:var(--text)}
.pbtns button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi);outline-offset:3px}
.track > .pslide{flex:0 0 auto;width:86%;max-width:1000px;scroll-snap-align:center;margin:0;transition:opacity .5s,transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
.track > .pslide:not(.active){opacity:.4;transform:scale(.96)}
.pslide .prog-name{transition:transform .6s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
.pslide:not(.active) .prog-name{transform:translateY(12px)}
.track > .pslide .img img.photo{transition:transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.2,1)}
.track > .pslide.active .img img.photo{transform:scale(1.04)}
@media (max-width:900px){.track > .pslide{flex-basis:92%}.pctl{margin-top:28px}}
@media (max-width:600px){.sl-nav .sl-count{display:none}.pbtns button{padding:0 14px;font-size:.92rem}}
/* faculty slider */
.fgroups{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;overflow:hidden;margin-top:48px}
.fgroups button{all:unset;cursor:pointer;box-sizing:border-box;padding:26px 26px;border-right:1px solid var(--rule);transition:background .3s;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.fgroups button:last-child{border-right:0}
.fgroups b{display:block;font-weight:800;font-stretch:120%;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.4vw,3.6rem);line-height:1;color:var(--dim);transition:color .3s}
.fgroups span{display:block;font-weight:600;font-size:1.05rem;margin-top:12px}
.fgroups button::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:3px;width:100%;background:var(--teal-hi);transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:0 50%;transition:transform .4s}
.fgroups button[aria-pressed="true"]{background:var(--panel)}
.fgroups button[aria-pressed="true"] b{color:var(--teal-hi)}
.fgroups button[aria-pressed="true"]::after{transform:scaleX(1)}
.fgroups button:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--teal-hi);outline-offset:-4px}
.ftrack{margin-top:22px;gap:16px}
.fcard{flex:0 0 calc((100% - 64px)/5);scroll-snap-align:start;border:1px solid var(--rule);border-radius:18px;background:var(--panel);overflow:hidden}
.fcard .img{aspect-ratio:4/5;display:grid;place-items:center;font-weight:800;font-stretch:118%;font-size:2.2rem;color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%,#1C3440,#0C171D)}
.fcard .t{padding:16px 16px 18px}
.fcard small{display:inline-block;font-size:.72rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.04em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--teal-hi);margin-bottom:6px}
.fcard h4{font-weight:700;font-size:1.05rem}
.fcard p{color:var(--muted);font-size:.9rem;margin-top:2px}
.fcard.join .img{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#0B3242,#0C171D);color:var(--teal-hi);font-size:3rem}
.fcard.join a{color:var(--teal-hi);text-decoration:underline;text-underline-offset:3px}
.fctl{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;margin-top:22px}.fctl .sl-bar{flex:1;margin:0}
@media (max-width:1100px){.fcard{flex-basis:calc((100% - 32px)/3)}}
@media (max-width:700px){.fgroups{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}.fgroups button{padding:16px 12px}.fgroups span{font-size:.82rem}.fcard{flex-basis:62%}}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){.rv{opacity:1;transform:none;transition:none}.track{scroll-behavior:auto}.track > .pslide:not(.active){transform:none}.hero img.photo{transform:none}}

/* sections with decorative overflow must never scroll sideways (programmatic focus/scroll) */
@supports (overflow:clip){.horizon,.hero,.page-hero,.cta,.glance,.exp,.series,.work,.visits,.intern,.transform,footer.site,.global,.sdp{overflow:clip}}

/* ==========================================
   FACULTY MASTER SECTION (Exact Hero Brand & Screenshot Model)
   ========================================== */
.facultymaster-sec {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #07090C 0%, #07141E 45%, #050E15 100%);
  position: relative;
  padding: 85px 0 95px;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
}
.facultymaster-sec::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -12rem;
  right: -10rem;
  width: 65rem;
  height: 65rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.14) 0%, transparent 68%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.facultymaster-sec::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -15rem;
  left: -10rem;
  width: 55rem;
  height: 55rem;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(204, 167, 85, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.fm-header-block {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}
.fm-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.fm-title-gold {
  font-size: clamp(4.2rem, 7.5vw, 7.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4B475 0%, #CCA755 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  color: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.fm-subhead-white {
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.7rem);
  font-weight: 300;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #EBF0F5;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.fm-divider {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin: 0 0 5rem;
}
.fm-main-layout {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 48px);
  position: relative;
}
.fm-sidebar {
  width: 210px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4.2rem;
  padding-right: 2.8rem;
}
.fm-sidebar-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 1px;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}
.fm-bubble {
  position: absolute;
  right: -8px;
  top: 42px;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  background: #008BA5;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 16px rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.95);
  transition: top 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
}
.fm-tab-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  opacity: 0.45;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.fm-tab-btn:hover {
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.fm-tab-btn.active {
  opacity: 1;
}
.fm-tab-label {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #EBF0F5;
  font-family: var(--font);
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}
.fm-tab-pct {
  font-size: clamp(3.8rem, 5vw, 5.2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #CCA755;
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.fm-content-area {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  position: relative;
}
.fm-slider-pane {
  display: none;
  animation: fmFade 0.35s ease forwards;
}
.fm-slider-pane.active {
  display: block;
}
@keyframes fmFade {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(6px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}
.fm-swiper {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 10px 4px 20px 4px;
}
.fm-card-slide {
  width: 180px !important;
  max-width: 180px !important;
  flex: 0 0 180px !important;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.fm-card {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  perspective: 1000px;
}
/* 3D Flip Card Container */
.fm-card-flipper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 215px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}
.fm-card:hover .fm-card-flipper,
.fm-card.is-flipped .fm-card-flipper {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
}
.fm-card-front,
.fm-card-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
.fm-card-front {
  background: #081822;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.fm-card:hover .fm-card-front {
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.25);
}
.fm-card-front img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 20px;
  pointer-events: none;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(1.02) saturate(1.04);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: filter 0.35s ease, transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.fm-card:hover .fm-card-front img {
  filter: contrast(1.08) brightness(1.04) saturate(1.06);
}
.fm-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 20, 30, 0) 65%, rgba(7, 20, 30, 0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.fm-card-back {
  transform: rotateY(180deg);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #0D2230 0%, #061219 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 167, 85, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 20px rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 14px;
  color: #fff;
  text-align: center;
}
.fm-back-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.fm-back-badge {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #CCA755;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(204, 167, 85, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 167, 85, 0.3);
}
.fm-back-mid {
  margin: auto 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.fm-back-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.fm-back-desig {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #17A8C6;
  line-height: 1.3;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.fm-back-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #07090C;
  background: #CCA755;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  align-self: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(204, 167, 85, 0.3);
}
.fm-card-info {
  margin-top: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
}
.fm-card-details {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}
.fm-card-name {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 3px;
  font-family: var(--font);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}
.fm-card:hover .fm-card-name {
  color: #CCA755;
}
.fm-card-desig {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.fm-card-logo-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  max-width: 38px;
  max-height: 28px;
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.fm-card-logo {
  max-width: 36px;
  max-height: 24px;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.9;
}
.fm-controls-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  position: relative;
}
.fm-controls-line {
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  margin-right: 14px;
}
.fm-nav-btn {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  background: transparent;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  outline: none;
}
.fm-nav-btn.active, .fm-nav-btn:hover {
  background: #CCA755 !important;
  color: #07090C !important;
  border-color: #CCA755 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(204, 167, 85, 0.35);
}
.fm-nav-btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.94);
}

/* Floating Cursor Photo Preview for Visiting Faculty & Industry Experts */
.fm-cursor-follower {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 8px 14px 8px 8px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: rgba(7, 18, 27, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(204, 167, 85, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 25px rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.35);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translate3d(-9999px, -9999px, 0) scale(0.85);
  transition: opacity 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}
.fm-cursor-follower.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translate3d(var(--cx, 0px), var(--cy, 0px), 0) scale(1);
}
.fm-cursor-follower img {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(204, 167, 85, 0.6);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.fm-cursor-follower-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-width: 110px;
  max-width: 190px;
}
.fm-cursor-follower-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.fm-cursor-follower-desig {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: #CCA755;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  font-family: var(--font);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .fm-main-layout {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 32px;
  }
  .fm-sidebar {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: row;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-right: 0;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    gap: clamp(24px, 5vw, 40px);
    overflow-x: auto;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }
  .fm-sidebar::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
  }
  .fm-sidebar-line {
    display: none;
  }
  .fm-bubble {
    display: none;
  }
  .fm-tab-btn {
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }
  .fm-tab-pct {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }
  .fm-content-area {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .fm-cursor-follower {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .fm-title-gold {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
  }
  .fm-subhead-white {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }
  .fm-tab-label {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }
  .fm-tab-pct {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .fm-nav-btn {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .fm-card-slide {
    width: 154px !important;
    max-width: 154px !important;
    flex: 0 0 154px !important;
  }
  .fm-card-flipper {
    height: 182px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .fm-card-front,
  .fm-card-back {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .fm-card-front img {
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
}

/* ---------- FAQ ---------- */
.faq-list { max-width: 800px; margin-top: 40px; }
.faq-item { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.faq-item summary { list-style: none; padding: 24px 0; cursor: pointer; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.25rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; transition: color 0.3s; }
.faq-item summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq-item summary svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; transition: transform 0.3s; color: var(--teal-hi); }
.faq-item[open] summary svg { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-item[open] summary { color: var(--teal-hi); }
.faq-ans { padding-bottom: 24px; color: var(--muted); font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ---------- Animated Marquee ---------- */
.wordmark-scroll {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 56px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  display: flex;
  user-select: none;
  width: 100vw;
  position: relative;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.ws-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  animation: scrollLeft 35s linear infinite;
}
.ws-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.ws-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  padding-right: 32px;
}
.ws-group span.text {
  font-weight: 900;
  font-stretch: 125%;
  font-size: clamp(4rem, 14vw, 12rem);
  line-height: .9;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  color: transparent;
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--rule);
  transition: color 0.4s, -webkit-text-stroke 0.4s;
  cursor: default;
}
.ws-group span.text:hover {
  color: var(--teal-hi);
  -webkit-text-stroke: 1.5px var(--teal-hi);
}
.ws-sep {
  color: var(--teal);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 6vw, 4rem);
}
@keyframes scrollLeft {
  0% { transform: translateX(0); }
  100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ==========================================
   GLOBAL PREMIUM TOUCHES (Engaging Mode)
   ========================================== */

/* 1. Smooth Scrolling & Premium Selection */
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
::selection { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; }

/* 2. Button Polish (Magnetic Sweep Hover) */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.btn::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: -100%;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.2), transparent);
  transition: left 0.5s ease;
}
.btn:hover::after {
  left: 100%;
}
.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-teal:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(43, 117, 145, 0.3);
}

/* 3. Global Image Hover FX (Ken Burns Effect) */
.img {
  transform: translateZ(0); /* hardware acceleration */
  border-radius: 12px;
}
.img .photo {
  transition: transform 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.img:hover .photo {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* 4. Glassmorphism for Subnav */
.subnav {
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.85) !important;
}
:root[data-theme="dark"] .subnav {
  background: rgba(3, 5, 8, 0.85) !important;
}

/* 5. Enhanced Card Depth globally */
.card, .venture, .vcard, .ocard {
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1), box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.card:hover, .venture:hover, .vcard:hover, .ocard:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  border-color: var(--teal);
}

/* 6. Form Inputs Focus State Polish */
input, textarea, select {
  transition: border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
input:focus, textarea:focus, select:focus {
  border-color: var(--teal) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(43, 117, 145, 0.15) !important;
  outline: none;
}
/* ==========================================
   PREMIUM HERO SECTION (Mesa Style)
   ========================================== */
.home-hero {
  padding: clamp(10px, 2vh, 24px) 0 clamp(14px, 2.5vh, 28px);
  background: var(--bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .home-hero {
    min-height: clamp(560px, calc(100vh - 105px), 760px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-bottom: 32px;
  }
}
.home-hero-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  width: 100%;
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .home-hero-wrap {
    min-height: clamp(520px, 72vh, 640px);
  }
  .home-hero-left {
    align-self: center;
    margin-top: 4px;
  }
  .home-hero-right {
    align-self: flex-end;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    transform: translateY(40px);
  }
}
.home-hero-left {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 540px;
  min-width: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(7, 30, 44, 0.65) 0%, rgba(5, 20, 30, 0.55) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(80, 189, 224, 0.4);
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: 26px 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 30px rgba(0, 168, 198, 0.12) inset;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}
.home-hero-right {
  flex: 1;
  max-width: 440px;
  min-width: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-left: auto;
}

/* ==========================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO VIDEO PREVIEW (TOP-RIGHT CORNER) & FULLSCREEN MODAL
   ========================================== */
.hero-video-preview-corner {
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  right: 40px;
  width: 300px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  background: var(--panel);
  z-index: 10;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}
.hero-video-preview-corner:hover,
.hero-video-preview-corner:focus-visible {
  border-color: var(--teal-hi);
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.hero-video-preview-corner video {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Audio Toggle (top-right of preview) */
.hero-video-preview-corner .vbox-audio-toggle {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  z-index: 5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.hero-video-preview-corner .vbox-audio-toggle:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-hi);
  background: var(--panel);
}

/* Duration label (bottom-right of preview) */
.hero-video-preview-corner .vbox-duration-pill {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  z-index: 5;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Bottom-left play icon + label "Watch campus film" */
.hero-video-preview-corner .vbox-watch-label {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 10px;
  left: 10px;
  z-index: 5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-video-preview-corner .vbox-watch-label svg {
  color: var(--teal-hi);
  fill: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Default: hide mobile watch button on all viewports >= 768px */
.hero-watch-film-mobile,
button.hero-watch-film-mobile.btn-pill-brochure {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Tablet (768px – 1023px): same corner position, width 220px */
@media (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .hero-video-preview-corner {
    top: 32px;
    right: 40px;
    width: 220px;
  }
  .hero-watch-film-mobile,
  button.hero-watch-film-mobile.btn-pill-brochure {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Desktop (>= 1024px) */
@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-watch-film-mobile,
  button.hero-watch-film-mobile.btn-pill-brochure {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* Mobile (< 768px): Hide preview corner, show pill button next to Download brochure */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-video-preview-corner {
    display: none !important;
  }
  .hero-watch-film-mobile,
  button.hero-watch-film-mobile.btn-pill-brochure {
    display: inline-flex !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    gap: 8px !important;
  }
}

/* Reduced motion preference */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-video-preview-corner {
    transition: none !important;
  }
  .hero-video-preview-corner:hover {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   FULL-SCREEN HERO VIDEO MODAL
   ========================================== */
.hero-video-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
}
.hero-video-modal[hidden] {
  display: none !important;
}
.hero-video-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.90);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}
.hero-video-modal-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1100px;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-video-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  color: var(--text);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.hero-video-modal-close:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-hi);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.hero-video-modal-frame {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
  background: #000;
}
.hero-video-modal-frame video {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-video-modal {
    padding: 12px;
  }
  .hero-video-modal-dialog {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .hero-video-modal-close {
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
  }
}

  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  z-index: 3;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.hero-badge-mockup {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(0, 45, 65, 0.7);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(80, 189, 224, 0.5);
  border-radius: 999px;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.home-hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 3.6vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.home-hero h1 .doing-accent,
.doing-accent {
  font-family: "Instrument Serif", "Playfair Display", Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif !important;
  font-style: italic !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: #40C4E4 !important;
  text-shadow: 0 0 24px rgba(64, 196, 228, 0.6) !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
  padding: 0 3px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em !important;
}
.home-hero .lead {
  font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.1vw, 1.02rem);
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  max-width: 500px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.hero-pillars-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pillar-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.pillar-item svg {
  color: #40C4E4;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.pillar-item.active-underline {
  position: relative;
}
.pillar-item.active-underline::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 28px;
  right: 0;
  bottom: -3px;
  height: 2px;
  background: #40C4E4;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.hero-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero-stat-card {
  background: rgba(0, 32, 48, 0.55);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(80, 189, 224, 0.35);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 10px 10px;
  text-align: left;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-stat-card b {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.hero-stat-card span {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-top: 4px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.hero-cta-pills {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.btn-pill-apply {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00A8C6 0%, #008BA5 100%) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: 13px 28px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(0, 168, 198, 0.45) !important;
  border: none !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s !important;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.btn-pill-apply:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 168, 198, 0.6) !important;
}
.btn-pill-brochure {
  background: rgba(0, 24, 36, 0.45) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(80, 189, 224, 0.6) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  border-radius: 999px !important;
  padding: 12px 24px !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-pill-brochure:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 36, 54, 0.7) !important;
  border-color: rgba(80, 189, 224, 0.9) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
  .home-hero-wrap { flex-direction: column; gap: 32px; padding-top: 10px; }
  .home-hero h1 { font-size: 2.8rem; }
  .home-hero-right { transform: none; margin: 0 auto; }
}

/* Subtle glow behind the right side */
.home-hero::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; top: 10%; right: -10%; width: 50vw; height: 50vw;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(98, 179, 207, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%); border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
}


@keyframes slideUp { 0% { transform: translateY(40px); opacity: 0; } 100% { transform: none; opacity: 1; } }

/* Hero CTA Group */
.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.btn-hero-brochure {
  padding: 11px 18px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #fff !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28) !important;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-hero-brochure:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18) !important;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Brochure Lead Capture Modal */
.brochure-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 99999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
  animation: bmFadeIn 0.22s ease forwards;
}
.brochure-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(4, 7, 10, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.brochure-modal-window {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 440px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: #0E141C;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 26px 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  animation: bmSlideUp 0.28s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}
.bm-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 20px;
  line-height: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.bm-close-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.bm-pill {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  background: rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(98, 179, 207, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #50BDE0;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.bm-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.bm-header p {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.bm-field {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  text-align: left;
}
.bm-field label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.bm-field input, .bm-field select {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  outline: none;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.bm-field input:focus, .bm-field select:focus {
  border-color: #008BA5 !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.25) !important;
}
.bm-field select option {
  background: #0E141C;
  color: #fff;
}
@keyframes bmFadeIn {
  from { opacity: 0; }
  to { opacity: 1; }
}
@keyframes bmSlideUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(18px) scale(0.97); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
}


/* ==========================================
   PREMIUM SECTIONS (Marquee, Stats, Gate)
   ========================================== */
.mqw {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 40px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}
.mq {
  display: flex;
  gap: 48px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: mq 38s linear infinite;
  align-items: center;
}
.mq.r { animation-direction: reverse; }
.mq span {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0.8;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}
@keyframes mq { to { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* Corporate Partner Logo Marquees (70+ Corporate Partners) */
.mqw-logos {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 36px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent 100%);
}
.mqw-logos:hover .mq-logos {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.mq-logos {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: mqLogos 60s linear infinite;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 0;
}
.mq-logos.r {
  animation-direction: reverse;
  animation-duration: 65s;
}
.mq-logos:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
@keyframes mqLogos {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}
.partner-logo-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  height: 68px;
  min-width: 154px;
  max-width: 195px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: 14px;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  user-select: none;
}
.partner-logo-pill:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--teal-hi, #00C6DF);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 0 16px rgba(58, 135, 164, 0.35);
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);
}
.partner-logo-pill img {
  max-height: 40px;
  max-width: 138px;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  opacity: 0.96;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  filter: contrast(1.05);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, filter 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: translateZ(0);
}
.partner-logo-pill:hover img {
  opacity: 1;
  filter: contrast(1.12);
  transform: scale(1.05) translateZ(0);
}
.partner-logo-pill img[src*="ghc-logo-white"],
.partner-logo-pill img[src*="haca-logo"] {
  filter: invert(1) brightness(0.15);
}
.partner-logo-pill:hover img[src*="ghc-logo-white"],
.partner-logo-pill:hover img[src*="haca-logo"] {
  filter: invert(1) brightness(0.05);
}

.nums-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.nums-grid > div {
  padding: 12px 24px;
  border-left: 2px solid var(--rule);
}
.nums-grid b {
  display: block;
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--teal-hi);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.nums-grid span {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

/* Student Stories Gate */
.cards-mq-wrap { overflow: hidden; margin-top: 40px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 20px; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent); } .cards-track { display: flex; gap: 20px; width: max-content; animation: mq 45s linear infinite; } .cards-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; } .cards-track.r { animation-direction: reverse; animation-duration: 50s; }
.st-card { background: var(--panel-2); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 20px; padding: 32px 24px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; min-height: 240px; width: 320px; flex-shrink: 0; transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s; cursor: pointer; } .st-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--teal); }
.st-card .bt {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(98, 179, 207, 0.1);
  color: var(--teal-hi);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.st-card i {
  font-style: normal;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-top: 24px;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.st-card em {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-top: 6px;
}
.st-card .nm {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}
.st-card .nm u {
  text-decoration: none;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
  font-weight: 800;
  background: var(--ocean);
}

.gate-blur {
  filter: blur(8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.gate-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 80%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 16px;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, var(--bg) 15%, transparent);
  padding: 40px 20px;
  z-index: 5;
}
.gate-overlay b {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.gate-overlay span {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 400px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}





/* ==========================================
   FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 48px;
}
.prog-card {
  background: var(--panel-2);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.prog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.prog-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 4px;
  background: var(--rule);
  transition: background 0.4s;
}
.prog-card:hover::before {
  background: var(--teal);
}
.prog-card .p-badge {
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.prog-card h3 {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.prog-card .p-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.prog-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 40px 0;
  flex: 1;
}
.prog-card ul li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 500;
}
.prog-card ul li::before {
  content: "→";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--teal-hi);
  font-weight: 800;
}
.prog-card .p-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--teal-hi);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: gap 0.3s;
}
.prog-card:hover .p-link {
  gap: 12px;
}


.hero-badge-new { position: relative; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 10px 24px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 20px; color: #fff; font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.05em; background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 0%, rgba(255,255,255,0.02) 100%); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); backdrop-filter: blur(12px); overflow: hidden; text-transform: uppercase; }
.hero-badge-new::after { content: ""; position: absolute; top: 0; left: -100%; width: 50%; height: 100%; background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent); animation: shimmer 4s infinite; transform: skewX(-20deg); }
@keyframes shimmer { 0% { left: -100%; } 20% { left: 200%; } 100% { left: 200%; } }
.badge-dot { display: block; width: 8px; height: 8px; background: #F3C35D; border-radius: 50%; box-shadow: 0 0 12px #F3C35D; animation: pulse-dot 2s infinite; }
@keyframes pulse-dot { 0% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(243, 195, 93, 0.7); } 70% { transform: scale(1); box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(243, 195, 93, 0); } 100% { transform: scale(0.95); box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(243, 195, 93, 0); } }
/* ==========================================
   STARTUPS SECTION
   ========================================== */
.startup-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 32px; }
.st-card-new { background: var(--bg); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 24px; padding: 28px; transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), border-color 0.4s, box-shadow 0.4s; display: flex; flex-direction: column; overflow: hidden; }
.st-card-new:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.2); }
.st-card-img { width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 16 / 11; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 22px; background: #080C11; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); position: relative; }
.st-card-img img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1); }
.st-card-new:hover .st-card-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.st-logo { width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 12px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 16px; color: var(--teal-hi); }
.st-cohort { font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--teal-hi); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; }
.st-card-new h3 { font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800; margin-bottom: 12px; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.02em; }
.st-card-new p { color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 24px; flex: 1; font-size: 0.98rem; }
.st-founders { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--dim); border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); padding-top: 18px; }
.st-founders b { color: var(--text); font-weight: 700; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .st-card-new { padding: 20px; border-radius: 18px; }
  .st-card-img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; border-radius: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
  .st-card-new h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .st-card-new p { font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 18px; }
}



/* ==========================================
   HOMEPAGE UPGRADE - NEW SECTIONS
   ========================================== */

/* --- Hero Pillars --- */
.hero-pillars { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.hero-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15); background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 600; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.hero-pill svg { color: var(--teal-hi); }

/* --- AIMER Advantage Upgrade --- */
.nums-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr)); gap: 2px; margin-top: 48px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; }
.nums-grid > div { padding: 40px 32px; background: var(--panel); border-right: 1px solid var(--rule); display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; transition: background 0.3s; }
.nums-grid > div:hover { background: rgba(0,139,165,0.08); }
.nums-grid > div:last-child { border-right: none; }
.nums-grid b { font-size: clamp(2.5rem,4vw,3.5rem); font-weight: 800; color: #fff; letter-spacing: -0.03em; line-height: 1; }
.nums-grid span { font-size: 1rem; color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
.nums-grid small { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--dim); margin-top: 4px; }

/* --- Programs Grid Upgrade (NPD card) --- */
.programs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }
.prog-card { background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 20px; padding: 36px 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; transition: transform 0.3s, border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.prog-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); border-color: var(--teal); box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3); }
.prog-card .p-badge { display: inline-block; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(0,139,165,0.15); color: var(--teal-hi); font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; align-self: flex-start; }
.prog-card.npd-card .p-badge { background: rgba(255,180,0,0.12); color: #f0b400; }
.prog-card h3 { font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: #fff; margin: 0; }
.prog-card .p-desc { color: var(--muted); font-size: 0.95rem; margin: 0; }
.prog-card ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 8px 0 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; }
.prog-card ul li { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--dim); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.prog-card ul li::before { content: ""; width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--teal); flex-shrink: 0; }
.prog-card .p-link { margin-top: auto; padding-top: 24px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--teal-hi); }

/* --- Industry Leaders Section --- */
.speakers-section { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 84px) 0; background: var(--bg); }
.speakers-ticker { overflow: hidden; margin-top: 48px; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 6%, #000 94%, transparent); }
.speakers-track { display: flex; gap: 20px; width: max-content; animation: mq 35s linear infinite; }
.speakers-track:hover { animation-play-state: paused; }
.speaker-card { background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 20px; padding: 28px 24px; min-width: 260px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; transition: border-color 0.3s, transform 0.3s; }
.speaker-card:hover { border-color: var(--teal); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.speaker-avatar { width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.3rem; color: #fff; flex-shrink: 0; }
.speaker-card h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0; }
.speaker-card .sp-role { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--teal-hi); font-weight: 600; margin: 0; }
.speaker-card .sp-company { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }
.speaker-card .sp-topic { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--dim); margin-top: 4px; padding-top: 12px; border-top: 1px solid var(--rule); font-style: italic; }

/* --- Hiring Partners Upgrade --- */
.partner-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--rule); border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 48px; border: 1px solid var(--rule); }
.partner-stat { background: var(--panel); padding: 32px; text-align: center; }
.partner-stat b { display: block; font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--teal-hi); letter-spacing: -0.03em; }
.partner-stat span { font-size: 0.95rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 6px; display: block; }
.connect-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; margin-top: 32px; }
.connect-card { background: var(--panel); border: 1px solid var(--rule); border-radius: 14px; padding: 24px; display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start; }
.connect-card-icon { width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 10px; background: rgba(0,139,165,0.15); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; color: var(--teal-hi); flex-shrink: 0; }
.connect-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 700; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.connect-card p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--muted); margin: 0; }

/* --- Achievements Strip --- */
.achieve-strip { overflow: hidden; margin-top: 40px; -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent); mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 5%, #000 95%, transparent); }
.achieve-track { display: flex; gap: 12px; width: max-content; animation: mq 30s linear infinite; }
.achieve-badge { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; padding: 10px 18px; border-radius: 999px; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); background: var(--panel); white-space: nowrap; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; color: #fff; }
.achieve-badge .ab-icon { font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* --- Global Immersion --- */
.immersion-section { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 84px) 0; background: var(--panel); }
.immersion-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr)); gap: 24px; margin-top: 48px; }
.im-card { position: relative; border-radius: 20px; overflow: hidden; aspect-ratio: 4/3; border: 1px solid var(--rule); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; }
.im-card img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.im-card:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.im-card::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.85) 0%, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 60%); }
.im-card-body { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 28px; width: 100%; }
.im-card h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; margin: 0 0 6px; }
.im-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75); margin: 0; }
.dest-pills { display: flex; gap: 10px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: 32px; }
.dest-pill { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 999px; background: rgba(0,139,165,0.15); border: 1px solid rgba(0,139,165,0.3); color: #fff; font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; }

/* --- Campus Experience --- */
.campus-section { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 84px) 0; background: var(--bg); }
.campus-mosaic { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr); grid-template-rows: auto; gap: 16px; margin-top: 48px; }
.cm-tile { position: relative; border-radius: 16px; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--rule); display: flex; align-items: flex-end; }
.cm-tile img { position: absolute; inset: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.5s; }
.cm-tile:hover img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.cm-tile::after { content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.75) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.cm-tile-label { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 20px; }
.cm-tile-label span { background: rgba(0,139,165,0.8); color: #fff; font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 700; padding: 4px 10px; border-radius: 999px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em; }
.cm-tile-label h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin: 8px 0 0; }
.cm-t1 { grid-column: span 7; min-height: 340px; }
.cm-t2 { grid-column: span 5; min-height: 340px; }
.cm-t3 { grid-column: span 4; min-height: 240px; }
.cm-t4 { grid-column: span 4; min-height: 240px; }
.cm-t5 { grid-column: span 4; min-height: 240px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .campus-mosaic { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .cm-t1,.cm-t2,.cm-t3,.cm-t4,.cm-t5 { grid-column: span 1; min-height: 200px; }
  .cm-t1 { grid-column: span 2; min-height: 220px; }
  .partner-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .connect-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .campus-mosaic { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .cm-t1,.cm-t2 { grid-column: span 1; }
  .hero-pillars { gap: 8px; }
}


/* --- STUDENT OUTCOMES: INTERNSHIPS, PLACEMENTS & VENTURES --- */
.outcomes-legend {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.legend-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.legend-pill .leg-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.pill-internship {
  background: rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.35);
  color: var(--teal-hi);
}
.pill-internship .leg-dot { background: var(--teal-hi); box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal-hi); }

.pill-placement {
  background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.35);
  color: #34D399;
}
.pill-placement .leg-dot { background: #34D399; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #34D399; }

.pill-venture {
  background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.35);
  color: #FBBF24;
}
.pill-venture .leg-dot { background: #FBBF24; box-shadow: 0 0 8px #FBBF24; }

.cards-mq-wrap {
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-top: 36px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
  mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 4%, #000 96%, transparent);
}
.cards-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  width: max-content;
  animation: mq 55s linear infinite;
}
.cards-track:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}
.cards-track.r {
  animation-direction: reverse;
  animation-duration: 60s;
}

.st-poster-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 260px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  background: var(--panel);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2,0.8,0.2,1), border-color 0.35s, box-shadow 0.35s;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.st-poster-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px) scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--teal);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.28);
}
.st-poster-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #080C11;
}
.st-poster-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  filter: contrast(1.04) brightness(1.02) saturate(1.03);
  transform: translateZ(0);
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, filter 0.4s ease;
}
.st-poster-card:hover .st-poster-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.04) translateZ(0);
  filter: contrast(1.08) brightness(1.04) saturate(1.05);
}
.st-top-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 4px 9px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}
.st-top-badge.b-internship { color: var(--teal-hi); border-color: rgba(0, 139, 165, 0.4); }
.st-top-badge.b-placement { color: #34D399; border-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4); }
.st-top-badge.b-venture { color: #FBBF24; border-color: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4); }

.st-card-info {
  padding: 14px 16px 16px;
  background: var(--panel-2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--rule);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}
.st-card-tag {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}
.tag-internship { color: var(--teal-hi); }
.tag-placement { color: #34D399; }
.tag-venture { color: #FBBF24; }

.st-card-tag svg {
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.st-poster-card:hover .st-card-tag svg {
  color: #fff;
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}
.st-student-name {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.st-student-sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Mobile responsive optimizations */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cards-mq-wrap { gap: 16px; margin-top: 24px; }
  .cards-track { gap: 14px; }
  .st-poster-card { width: 185px; border-radius: 14px; }
  .st-card-info { padding: 10px 12px 12px; }
  .st-student-name { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  .st-student-sub { font-size: 0.72rem; }
  .st-top-badge { top: 8px; right: 8px; font-size: 0.62rem; padding: 3px 7px; }
  .outcomes-legend { gap: 8px; margin-top: 18px; }
  .legend-pill { font-size: 0.72rem; padding: 4px 10px; }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSIVE SYSTEM: DESKTOP, TABLET & MOBILE OPTIMIZATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

/* --- 1. GLOBAL CONTAINER & OVERFLOW PROTECTION --- */
html, body {
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

img, video, iframe {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
}

/* --- 2. DESKTOP OPTIMIZATIONS (1200px and up) --- */
@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .wrap { max-width: 1320px; padding: 0 32px; }
  .home-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.4vw, 3.2rem); line-height: 1.05; }
  .home-hero .lead { font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.1vw, 1.05rem); line-height: 1.45; }
  .fcard { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 64px) / 5); }
}

/* --- 3. TABLET OPTIMIZATIONS (769px to 1023px) --- */
@media (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 1023px) {
  .wrap { padding: 0 24px; }
  section,
  section[style*="padding: 100px 0"],
  section[style*="padding: 80px 0"],
  section[style*="padding: 120px 0"] {
    padding: 72px 0 !important;
  }
  
  /* Hero on Tablet */
  .home-hero { padding: 20px 0 60px; }
  .home-hero-wrap { flex-direction: column; gap: 36px; align-items: center; }
  .home-hero-left, .home-hero-right { width: 100%; min-width: 0; transform: none !important; margin: 0 auto; }
  .home-hero h1 { font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 5.5vw, 3.6rem); line-height: 1.08; }
  .home-hero .lead { font-size: 1.08rem; max-width: 600px; }
  .hero-video-box { aspect-ratio: 16 / 9; max-width: 580px; margin: 0 auto; }
  
  /* Advantage numbers grid on Tablet */
  .nums-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 24px;
    margin-top: 36px;
  }
  .nums-grid b { font-size: 2.8rem; }
  
  /* Faculty & Industry Leaders on Tablet */
  .fgroups button { padding: 20px 16px; }
  .fgroups b { font-size: 2.4rem; }
  .fgroups span { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .fcard { flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 32px) / 3); }
  
  /* Programs & Startups on Tablet */
  .programs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  .startup-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
  
  /* Hiring partners on Tablet */
  .partner-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .partner-stat { padding: 22px 16px; }
  .partner-stat b { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  .connect-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

/* --- 4. MOBILE PHONE OPTIMIZATIONS (Max-width: 768px) --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  /* Wrappers & Compact Vertical Rhythm */
  .wrap {
    padding-left: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-left));
    padding-right: max(16px, env(safe-area-inset-right));
  }
  
  section,
  section[style*="padding: 100px 0"],
  section[style*="padding: 80px 0"],
  section[style*="padding: 120px 0"] {
    padding: 50px 0 !important;
  }
  
  /* Fluid Typographic Scale */
  body { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.5; }
  
  h1, .hero h1, .home-hero h1 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 7.8vw, 2.7rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.12 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em !important;
  }
  
  h2, [style*="font-size:clamp(2."], [style*="font-size: clamp(2."] {
    font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 5.8vw, 2.1rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.18 !important;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  
  h3 {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 4.6vw, 1.5rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.25 !important;
  }
  
  .sub, .lead, [style*="font-size:1rem;line-height:1.6;"], [style*="font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.6;"], [style*="font-size:1.02rem;line-height:1.6;"] {
    font-size: 0.94rem !important;
    line-height: 1.55 !important;
    margin-top: 8px !important;
  }
  
  /* Buttons Touch-Friendly */
  .btn {
    padding: 13px 20px;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
    min-height: 44px;
  }

  /* Header & Navigation on Mobile */
  .hdr .wrap { height: 60px; }
  .strip { display: none; } /* Hide secondary strip on mobile to save prime viewport */
  .logo svg { width: 28px; height: 32px; }
  .logo b { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .menu-btn { padding: 7px 14px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
  
  .nav.open {
    background: rgba(13, 20, 25, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--rule);
    padding: 14px 20px 24px;
    box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
  }
  .nav a {
    padding: 12px 14px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  }
  
  /* Hero Section on Mobile */
  .home-hero { padding: 12px 0 40px; }
  .home-hero-wrap {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 24px;
    padding-top: 8px;
  }
  .home-hero-left, .home-hero-right {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 22px 18px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
  }

  .hero-cta-pills {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-cta-pills .btn-pill-apply,
  .hero-cta-pills .btn-pill-brochure {
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.86rem !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  
  .hero-badge-new {
    padding: 6px 14px;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  
  .hero-pillars {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 6px;
    margin: 14px 0 18px;
  }
  .hero-pill {
    padding: 5px 10px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    border-radius: 999px;
  }
  
  .home-hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .hh-stat {
    padding: 6px 12px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }
  
  .hero-video-box {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
  }
  
  /* Admissions Band on Mobile */
  .adm-band { padding: 36px 0; }
  .adm-in {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .hero-btns {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-btns .btn { width: 100%; text-align: center; }

  /* Section 3: The AIMER Advantage Grid on Mobile */
  .nums-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 16px !important;
    margin-top: 28px !important;
  }
  .nums-grid > div {
    padding: 10px 12px;
    border-left: 2px solid var(--rule);
  }
  .nums-grid b {
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 6.2vw, 2.4rem);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
  .nums-grid span {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    line-height: 1.3;
  }
  .nums-grid small {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    margin-top: 4px;
    display: block;
  }

  /* Section 4: Combined Faculty & Industry Leaders on Mobile */
  .fgroups {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    border-radius: 14px !important;
    margin-top: 24px !important;
  }
  .fgroups button {
    padding: 12px 6px !important;
    text-align: center;
  }
  .fgroups b {
    font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4.8vw, 1.85rem) !important;
    line-height: 1 !important;
  }
  .fgroups span {
    font-size: clamp(0.68rem, 2.5vw, 0.78rem) !important;
    margin-top: 6px !important;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }
  
  /* Faculty slider cards on Mobile */
  .slider[data-slider="fac"] { margin-top: 24px !important; }
  .fcard {
    flex: 0 0 215px !important;
    width: 215px !important;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .fcard .img { aspect-ratio: 4 / 5; }
  .fcard .t { padding: 12px 14px 14px; }
  .fcard h4 { font-size: 0.98rem; }
  .fcard p { font-size: 0.82rem; }
  .fcard small { font-size: 0.68rem; }
  
  /* Live CEO Mentorship Marquee on Mobile */
  .speakers-ticker { margin-top: 20px; }
  .speakers-track { gap: 14px; }
  .speaker-card {
    width: 240px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .speaker-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
  .speaker-card h4 { font-size: 0.98rem; }
  .speaker-card .sp-role, .speaker-card .sp-company { font-size: 0.78rem; }
  .speaker-card .sp-topic { font-size: 0.78rem; margin-top: 6px; padding-top: 8px; }
  
  /* Interactive Bio Modal on Mobile */
  .fac-modal dialog, dialog#facModal {
    width: 92vw !important;
    max-width: 92vw !important;
    max-height: 86vh !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    overflow-y: auto !important;
  }
  .fm-img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 11 !important; max-height: 240px; }
  .fm-content { padding: 18px 20px 22px !important; }
  .fm-content h3 { font-size: 1.3rem !important; }
  .fm-role { font-size: 0.85rem !important; }
  .fm-bio { font-size: 0.9rem !important; line-height: 1.55 !important; }

  /* Section 5: Hiring Partners on Mobile */
  .partner-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr) !important;
    border-radius: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }
  .partner-stat { padding: 14px 8px; }
  .partner-stat b { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 5vw, 1.9rem); }
  .partner-stat span { font-size: 0.72rem; }
  
  .connect-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .connect-card { padding: 16px; border-radius: 12px; }

  /* Section 7: Startups Born at AIMER on Mobile */
  .startup-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .st-card-new { padding: 18px; border-radius: 18px; }
  .st-card-img { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; margin-bottom: 14px; }
  .st-card-new h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; }
  .st-card-new p { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.55; }

  /* Section 8: Academic Programmes on Mobile */
  .programs-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
  .prog-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .prog-card h3 { font-size: 2.1rem; }
  .prog-card .p-desc { font-size: 0.94rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
  .prog-card ul { margin-bottom: 24px; }
  .prog-card ul li { font-size: 0.88rem; margin-bottom: 10px; padding-left: 22px; }

  /* Global Immersion & Campus on Mobile */
  .immersion-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 16px; }
  .im-card { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }
  .im-card-body { padding: 18px; }
  
  /* Events Card on Mobile */
  .ev { border-radius: 16px; }
  .ev-body { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .ev-date b { font-size: 2rem; }

  /* Final CTA & Newsletter on Mobile */
  .cta { padding: 60px 0; }
  .newsletter form {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .newsletter input, .newsletter button {
    width: 100% !important;
  }
}

/* --- 5. EXTRA SMALL SCREENS (Max-width: 420px) --- */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .wrap { padding-left: 12px; padding-right: 12px; }
  .nums-grid { gap: 10px !important; }
  .nums-grid > div { padding: 8px 8px; }
  .fgroups button { padding: 10px 4px !important; }
  .fgroups b { font-size: 1.35rem !important; }
  .fgroups span { font-size: 0.66rem !important; }
  .st-poster-card { width: 165px; }
  .fcard { flex: 0 0 195px !important; width: 195px !important; }
  .speaker-card { width: 215px; }
}

/* ==========================================
   HOMEPAGE HERO CAMPUS MOUNTAINS BACKGROUND
   ========================================== */
.hero-bg-photo {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background: url('/assets/img/campus-hero.webp') center 32% / cover no-repeat;
  filter: brightness(1.04) contrast(1.02);
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  transform: scale(1.01) translateZ(0);
  -webkit-backface-visibility: hidden;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-bg-photo {
    background-position: center 36% !important;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .hero-bg-photo {
    background-position: center 38% !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================
   PROGRAM FILM SHOWCASE (HSBIP, UGBIP, PGBIP)
   ========================================== */
.program-film-sec {
  position: relative;
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: radial-gradient(120% 80% at 50% 10%, #0c202d 0%, #070a0e 65%, #05070a 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(58, 135, 164, 0.2);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(58, 135, 164, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.program-film-sec::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -150px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 700px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(58, 135, 164, 0.18) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.film-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 42px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.film-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(43, 117, 145, 0.18);
  border: 1px solid rgba(98, 179, 207, 0.35);
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: var(--teal-hi);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.film-badge svg {
  color: #38bdf8;
}
.film-header h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.4vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: #fff;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.film-header .sub {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 16px auto 0;
  max-width: 64ch;
}
.film-frame-card {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background: linear-gradient(165deg, rgba(17, 28, 38, 0.95), rgba(9, 14, 20, 0.98));
  border: 1px solid rgba(98, 179, 207, 0.3);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85), 0 0 35px rgba(43, 117, 145, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
}
.film-embed-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background: #000;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.film-embed-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}
.film-features-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-around;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: rgba(7, 12, 17, 0.85);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}
.film-feat {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #d1dbe0;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.film-feat .feat-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-hi);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--teal-hi);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .program-film-sec { padding: 64px 0; }
  .film-header { margin-bottom: 28px; }
  .film-frame-card { border-radius: 18px; }
  .film-features-bar {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
}

/* ==============================================================================
   STANDARDISED PROGRAMME HERO (2-COLUMN ARCHITECTURE: INFO + VIDEO)
   Applied across HSBIP, UGBIP, and PGBIP
   ============================================================================== */
.prog-hero-std {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--bg);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--rule);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  width: 100%;
}
.prog-hero-container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
}
.prog-hero-atmosphere {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 75% 35%, var(--ocean, #09172B) 0%, transparent 70%);
  opacity: 0.75;
}
.prog-hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
}

/* Left Column: Programme Information */
.prog-hero-left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.prog-hero-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--teal-hi);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.prog-eyebrow-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--teal-hi);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--teal);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.prog-hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.65rem, 4.3vw, 4.1rem);
  font-weight: 850;
  line-height: 1.06;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 18px;
}
.prog-hero-intro {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 52ch;
  margin: 0 0 24px;
}
.prog-hero-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.prog-meta-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  background: var(--panel);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #E5E7EB;
}
.prog-meta-item .meta-icon {
  color: var(--teal-hi);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.prog-hero-badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.prog-hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  color: var(--text);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.prog-hero-badge:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-hi);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.prog-hero-cta-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.prog-btn-primary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 15px 28px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: var(--teal) !important;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--teal-glow);
  transition: transform 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.prog-btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px var(--teal-glow);
}
.prog-btn-secondary {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 15px 26px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.prog-btn-secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--teal-hi);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}
.prog-hero-partners-strip {
  width: 100%;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
}
.partners-strip-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--dim);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.partners-strip-logos {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.partner-pill-mini {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
  border: 1px solid var(--rule);
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* Right Column: Video Card */
.prog-hero-right {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
}
.prog-video-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--rule);
  background: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 35px var(--teal-glow);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), border-color 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}
.prog-video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--teal-hi);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 65px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 45px var(--teal-glow);
}
.prog-video-poster-box {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.prog-video-poster {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  filter: brightness(0.85);
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}
.prog-video-card:hover .prog-video-poster {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.prog-video-scrim {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.35) 0%, rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.1) 40%, rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.9) 100%);
}
.prog-video-brand-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.prog-brand-logo {
  display: block;
  height: 24px;
  width: auto;
}
.prog-video-duration-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(7, 9, 12, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 6px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}
.prog-video-play-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 4;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.play-btn-ripple {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--teal-hi);
  opacity: 0.7;
  animation: progPlayPulse 2.4s infinite cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.play-btn-circle {
  position: relative;
  width: 66px;
  height: 66px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: #07090C;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: transform 0.25s, background 0.25s, color 0.25s;
}
.prog-video-card:hover .play-btn-circle {
  transform: scale(1.12);
  background: var(--teal-hi);
  color: #07090C;
}
.prog-video-bottom-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 22px;
  right: 22px;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.video-caption-quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin: 0 0 4px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}
.video-caption-sub {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
}

/* Video Playing State */
.prog-video-card.is-playing .prog-video-poster-box,
.prog-video-card.is-playing .prog-video-brand-badge,
.prog-video-card.is-playing .prog-video-duration-badge,
.prog-video-card.is-playing .prog-video-play-btn,
.prog-video-card.is-playing .prog-video-bottom-caption {
  display: none !important;
}
.prog-video-iframe-slot {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 10;
}

@keyframes progPlayPulse {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0; }
  100% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0; }
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints */
@media (min-width: 1025px) {
  .prog-hero-std {
    min-height: calc(100svh - 108px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: clamp(10px, 1.8vh, 22px) 0;
  }
  .prog-hero-container {
    width: 100%;
  }
  .prog-hero-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.95fr);
    align-items: center;
    gap: clamp(24px, 2.8vw, 42px);
  }
  .prog-hero-std .prog-hero-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: clamp(6px, 0.9vh, 10px);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
  }
  .prog-hero-std .prog-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 3.6vw, 3.65rem);
    line-height: 1.05;
    margin: 0 0 clamp(8px, 1.1vh, 12px);
    letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  }
  .prog-hero-std .prog-hero-intro {
    font-size: clamp(0.92rem, 1.05vw, 1.05rem);
    line-height: 1.48;
    margin: 0 0 clamp(8px, 1.1vh, 12px);
    max-width: 54ch;
  }
  .prog-hero-std .prog-hero-meta-row {
    gap: 6px 8px;
    margin-bottom: clamp(8px, 1.1vh, 12px);
  }
  .prog-hero-std .prog-meta-item {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }
  .prog-hero-std .prog-hero-badges {
    gap: 5px 6px;
    margin-bottom: clamp(10px, 1.3vh, 14px);
  }
  .prog-hero-std .prog-hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 4px 10px;
  }
  .prog-hero-std .prog-hero-cta-row {
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: clamp(10px, 1.3vh, 14px);
  }
  .prog-hero-std .prog-hero-cta-row .btn {
    padding: clamp(9px, 1.1vh, 12px) clamp(16px, 1.4vw, 22px);
    font-size: clamp(0.86rem, 0.9vw, 0.94rem);
  }
  .prog-hero-std .prog-hero-partners-strip {
    padding-top: clamp(6px, 0.9vh, 10px);
  }
  .prog-hero-std .partners-strip-label {
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
  .prog-hero-std .partner-pill-mini {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 3px 8px;
  }
  .prog-hero-std .prog-video-card {
    max-height: min(calc(100svh - 180px), 370px);
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .prog-hero-std {
    padding: clamp(48px, 6vh, 72px) 0 clamp(36px, 5vh, 50px);
  }
  .prog-hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 40px);
  }
  .prog-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5.2vw, 3.35rem);
    line-height: 1.08;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .prog-hero-intro {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .prog-video-card {
    max-height: 480px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .prog-hero-std {
    padding: clamp(22px, 4.5vw, 32px) 0 28px;
  }
  .prog-hero-grid {
    gap: 22px;
  }
  .prog-hero-eyebrow {
    padding: 5px 12px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .prog-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 7.2vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
  }
  .prog-hero-intro {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    line-height: 1.52;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .prog-hero-meta-row {
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .prog-meta-item {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 6px 11px;
  }
  .prog-hero-badges {
    gap: 6px;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
  }
  .prog-hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    padding: 5px 10px;
  }
  .prog-hero-cta-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .prog-hero-cta-row .btn {
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 48px;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
  .prog-video-card {
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  }
  .prog-video-bottom-caption {
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 14px;
    right: 14px;
  }
  .video-caption-quote {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
  }
  .video-caption-sub {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
  }
  .partners-strip-logos {
    gap: 6px;
  }
  .partner-pill-mini {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    padding: 4px 9px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) and (max-height: 720px) {
  .prog-hero-std {
    padding: 16px 0 20px !important;
  }
  .prog-hero-eyebrow {
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
    padding: 3px 10px !important;
  }
  .prog-hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 6.6vw, 2.45rem) !important;
    line-height: 1.1 !important;
    margin-bottom: 8px !important;
  }
  .prog-hero-intro {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
    line-height: 1.45 !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  .prog-hero-meta-row {
    gap: 6px !important;
    margin-bottom: 10px !important;
  }
  .prog-meta-item {
    font-size: 0.74rem !important;
    padding: 4px 8px !important;
  }
  .prog-hero-badges {
    gap: 5px !important;
    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
  }
  .prog-hero-badge {
    font-size: 0.7rem !important;
    padding: 3px 8px !important;
  }
  .prog-hero-cta-row {
    gap: 8px !important;
    margin-bottom: 14px !important;
  }
  .prog-hero-cta-row .btn {
    min-height: 44px !important;
    padding: 10px 16px !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==============================================================================
   AIMER PREMIUM MOTION & ANIMATION SYSTEM
   Engineered for smooth 60fps performance, GPU acceleration & accessibility
   ============================================================================== */

/* 1. Floating Graphical Elements */
@keyframes floatGentle {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(0.8deg); }
}
@keyframes floatReverse {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px) rotate(0deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(8px) rotate(-0.8deg); }
}
@keyframes pulseAura {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.45; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.75; transform: scale(1.06); }
}
@keyframes shimmerGleam {
  0% { transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg); }
  100% { transform: translateX(250%) skewX(-20deg); }
}

.floating-elem {
  animation: floatGentle 5s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.floating-elem-reverse {
  animation: floatReverse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.floating-aura {
  animation: pulseAura 4s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

/* 2. Scroll Reveal Transitions */
.aimer-reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.aimer-reveal.is-revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Stagger Delays */
.aimer-stagger-1 { transition-delay: 0.08s; }
.aimer-stagger-2 { transition-delay: 0.16s; }
.aimer-stagger-3 { transition-delay: 0.24s; }
.aimer-stagger-4 { transition-delay: 0.32s; }
.aimer-stagger-5 { transition-delay: 0.40s; }

/* 3. Interactive CTA Buttons */
.btn {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.26s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.26s ease, background-color 0.26s ease, border-color 0.26s ease;
}
.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0) scale(0.98);
}
.btn svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Shimmer Sheen on Primary Action Buttons */
.btn-teal::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 45%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22), transparent);
  transform: translateX(-150%) skewX(-20deg);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn-teal:hover::after {
  animation: shimmerGleam 0.85s ease;
}

/* 4. Card Lift & Image Micro-Zoom */
.card, .vcard, .ocard, .prog-finder-card, .tstat {
  transition: transform 0.32s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), box-shadow 0.32s ease, border-color 0.32s ease;
}
.card:hover, .vcard:hover, .ocard:hover, .prog-finder-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: var(--teal-hi);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.42), 0 0 26px var(--teal-glow);
}
.card .img, .vcard .img, .ocard .img, .speaker .img, .prog-finder-card .img {
  overflow: hidden;
}
.card .photo, .vcard .photo, .ocard .photo, .speaker .photo {
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
}
.card:hover .photo, .vcard:hover .photo, .ocard:hover .photo, .speaker:hover .photo {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* 5. Navigation Dropdown Smooth Transition */
.dd-menu, .nav-dd-menu {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(0.98);
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1), transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1);
}
.dd.open .dd-menu, .dd:hover .dd-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* 6. Sticky Header Transition */
.hdr {
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, backdrop-filter 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}
.hdr.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7, 11, 16, 0.94) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px) saturate(180%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* 7. Section Transitions & Subtle Divider */
.sec-divider-glow {
  height: 1px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent 0%, var(--rule) 20%, var(--teal-hi) 50%, var(--rule) 80%, transparent 100%);
  opacity: 0.35;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 8. Reduced Motion Accessibility */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, ::before, ::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }
  .aimer-reveal {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
  .btn-teal::after {
    display: none !important;
  }
}