/* ==========================================================================
   PRAVAKYA FOUNDATION - BESPOKE DESIGN SYSTEM & STYLESHEET
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. CSS Custom Properties / Tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand Core Colors (From Logo) */
  --navy: #1F3564;
  --navy-dark: #142343;
  --navy-light: #2A4680;
  --navy-muted: #3E5A96;
  --navy-surface: #274179;

  --gold: #FDA825;            /* Sun Orange (Fills & Large Decorations) */
  --gold-text: #B45309;       /* Dark Amber for text on light backgrounds (WCAG AA 5.39:1) */
  --gold-hover: #E5951A;
  --gold-light: rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.15);
  --gold-glow: rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.35);

  --cream: #FBF8F3;           /* Logo Off-White */
  --sand: #F7F3EC;
  --sand-dark: #EBE4D6;
  --white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Pillar Accents (Used Sparingly) */
  --accent-art-crimson: #C83737;
  --accent-edu-blue: #2B82C9;
  --accent-service-green: #208B58;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --text-dark: #13203E;
  --text-muted: #4B5A79;
  --text-light: #FBF8F3;
  --text-light-muted: rgba(251, 248, 243, 0.8);

  /* Functional Colors & Shadows */
  --border-color: #E6DFC5;
  --border-light: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(31, 53, 100, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 28px rgba(31, 53, 100, 0.07);
  --shadow-lg: 0 18px 44px rgba(31, 53, 100, 0.12);
  --shadow-gold: 0 10px 30px rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.3);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 16px 36px rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.35);

  /* Fonts */
  --font-serif: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Layout & Radius (16px Rounded Cards) */
  --header-h: 76px;
  --header-height: 84px;
  --header-height-shrunk: 68px;
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;          /* 16px rounded cards */
  --radius-card: 16px;        /* 16px rounded cards */
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reset & Base Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

html {
  scroll-padding-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 16px);
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

section[id],
.page-section,
[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 16px);
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--cream);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.65;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Selection & Scrollbar */
::selection {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 10px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--sand);
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--navy-muted);
  border-radius: 5px;
}

::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* Accessible Keyboard Focus Outlines (WCAG AA) */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold-text);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

button:focus-visible,
a:focus-visible,
input:focus-visible,
select:focus-visible,
textarea:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold-text);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

/* Accessible Skip Navigation Link */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  z-index: 10000;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: top 0.2s ease-in-out;
}

.skip-link:focus,
.skip-link:focus-visible {
  top: 16px;
  outline: 3px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Screen Reader Only Utility */
.sr-only {
  position: absolute !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: -1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0) !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  border: 0 !important;
}

/* Reduced Motion Preference */
@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;
  }
}

/* Base Typography */
h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

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

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

button,
input,
select,
textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  outline: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
}

/* Utility Containers */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.bg-cream {
  background-color: var(--cream);
}

.bg-sand {
  background-color: var(--sand);
}

.bg-navy {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.text-gold-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.text-serif-italic {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
}

.text-light {
  color: var(--cream) !important;
}

.text-light-muted {
  color: var(--text-light-muted) !important;
}

.text-center {
  text-center: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.max-w-700 {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Decorative Background Motifs (Line-Art Accents)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.bg-motifs-container {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.motif-butterfly {
  position: absolute;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.motif-butterfly.float-1 {
  top: 15%;
  right: 5%;
  animation: floatButterfly 14s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.motif-butterfly.float-2 {
  bottom: 20%;
  left: 3%;
  animation: floatButterfly 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
}

@keyframes floatButterfly {
  0% {
    transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translate(-25px, 30px) rotate(12deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: translate(15px, -20px) rotate(-8deg);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Header & Navigation (Shrinking & Nav Spotlight)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: var(--header-height);
  background-color: #FDFDFB;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: height var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.shrunk {
  height: var(--header-height-shrunk);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.08);
  background-color: #FDFDFB;
}

.header-container {
  max-width: 1280px;
  height: 100%;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

/* Brand Logo */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.official-logo-img {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.site-header.shrunk .official-logo-img {
  height: 40px;
}

.brand-logo:hover .official-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.brand-wordmark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 60px;
  background-color: var(--cream);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.brand-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height: 1.05;
}

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.brand-tag {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Navigation Menu */
.main-nav {
  position: relative;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--navy-muted);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Custom Nav Indicator Spotlight */
.nav-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 0;
  height: 38px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background-color: var(--gold-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  z-index: 0;
}

.nav-indicator.active {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Header Action Buttons */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.mobile-toggle .bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}

.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. Buttons & Interactive Elements
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 15px 34px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-hover);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--navy);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-outline-light {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
}

.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.w-full {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Badge Pill */
.badge-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background-color: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. Page Sections & Hash Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pages-wrapper {
  padding-top: var(--header-h, var(--header-height));
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h, var(--header-height)));
}

.page-section {
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.page-section.active {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Page Hero Banners */
.page-hero-banner {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 90px 0 80px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-hero-banner::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--gold-glow) 0%, rgba(27, 42, 74, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.page-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. PAGE 1: HOME SECTION STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* Hero Section */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  padding: 36px 0 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--cream) 0%, var(--sand) 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.hero-title {
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.hero-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.08;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-transform: none;
}

.hero-tagline-amber {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.95rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap;
  text-wrap: balance;
  font-variant-ligatures: none;
  display: block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 26px;
}

.hero-cta-group .btn {
  height: 52px;
  padding: 0 28px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Trust Strip */
.trust-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.trust-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.trust-lbl {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.trust-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
}

/* Hero Visual & Parallax Tree */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  width: 100%;
}

.sunrise-glow {
  position: absolute;
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.16) 0%, rgba(245, 166, 35, 0) 65%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(35px);
  z-index: 0;
  opacity: 0.45;
  top: 10%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-illustration-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 320px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  z-index: 1;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.hero-tree-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 10px 20px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.06));
  display: block;
}

/* Hero Three Separate Clickable Programme Boxes (Not under one roof) */
.hero-boxes-trio {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 530px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: -24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-prog-box {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--cream);
  padding: 9px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(20, 35, 67, 0.10);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-fast);
  text-align: left;
  font-family: inherit;
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.hero-prog-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px rgba(20, 35, 67, 0.18), 0 0 0 1px var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.hero-prog-box:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.prog-box-thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 92px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

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

.hero-prog-box:hover .prog-box-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.prog-box-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.prog-box-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.prog-box-tag {
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-text);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.prog-box-arrow {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  margin-left: 4px;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-prog-box:hover .prog-box-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.prog-box-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0 0 2px 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.prog-box-sub {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

/* Section Dividers */
.section-divider-wave {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  margin-top: -2px;
}

.section-divider-wave svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 70px;
}

/* Section Header Styles */
.section-header-left {
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}

.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 50px;
}

.section-header-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 20px;
}

.section-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold-text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-label-center {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold-text);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Dark section label override for high contrast */
.dark-section .section-label,
.dark-section .section-label-center,
.collaborate-navy-banner .section-label-center,
.impact-header .section-label-center,
.site-footer .section-label {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.label-line {
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--gold-text);
}

.dark-section .label-line {
  background-color: var(--gold) !important;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Pillars Grid - Equal Height, Top-Aligned, No Stagger */
.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;
}

/* Same Style for all 3 cards: Navy fill ONLY on hover/active state */
.pillar-card:hover,
.pillar-card:active {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--navy-light);
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.18);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-title,
.pillar-card:active .pillar-title {
  color: var(--white);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-desc,
.pillar-card:active .pillar-desc {
  color: rgba(251, 248, 243, 0.88);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-badge,
.pillar-card:active .pillar-badge {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-icon,
.pillar-card:active .pillar-icon {
  background-color: rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.5);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-pull-quote,
.pillar-card:active .pillar-pull-quote {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  border-left-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.pillar-card:hover .pillar-card-action .btn,
.pillar-card:active .pillar-card-action .btn {
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.12);
}

/* Same Icon Container on all three with High Contrast */
.pillar-icon {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background-color: #EEF2F6;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid #CBD5E1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.pillar-badge {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-text);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.pillar-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

/* Pull Quote: Lighter-weight, #475569 on light, #E2E8F0 on navy, pinned to bottom with margin-top: auto */
.pillar-pull-quote {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold-text);
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #475569;
  font-style: italic;
  transition: color var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal), background-color var(--transition-normal);
}

.pillar-card-action {
  margin-top: 14px;
}

/* Impact-Numbers Counter Strip */
.impact-counter-section {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 90px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.counters-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.counter-item {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 36px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.counter-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.counter-number-wrap {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.counter-label {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.counter-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
}

/* Founder Teaser Strip */
.founder-teaser-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--cream);
  padding: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.founder-teaser-image {
  position: relative;
}

.founder-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.founder-image-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
}

.quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.founder-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.founder-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.founder-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

/* Latest News Preview Cards */
.news-grid-preview {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.news-card {
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
}

.news-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  height: 210px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.news-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

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

.news-cat-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 14px;
  top: auto;
  z-index: 2;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Category tag palettes with WCAG AA compliance (contrast > 4.5:1) */
.tag-education,
.pillar-tag-edu {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.tag-art,
.pillar-tag-art {
  background-color: #991B1B; /* Deep crimson */
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.tag-service,
.pillar-tag-service {
  background-color: #065F46; /* Deep forest emerald */
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.news-card-body {
  padding: 24px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-date {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.news-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.news-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

/* Pinned "Read More" button at bottom of equal height flex card */
.news-read-btn {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold-text);
  background: none;
  border: none;
  padding: 6px 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: gap var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-read-btn:hover {
  gap: 12px;
  color: #92400E;
}

/* Call to Action Banner */
.cta-banner-section {
  padding: 60px 0 100px;
}

.cta-banner-box {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 70px 60px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cta-bg-motifs {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  right: -40px;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-banner-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 750px;
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. PAGE 2: ABOUT US STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.story-split-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.story-heading {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.story-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.story-quote-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sand);
  padding: 24px 32px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.quote-symbol {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 0.5;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.story-image-stack {
  position: relative;
}

.story-img-main {
  width: 85%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.story-img-sub {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  right: 0;
  width: 55%;
  height: 220px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 4px solid var(--cream);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.story-motif-accent {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: 20px;
}

/* Values Grid */
.values-4-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.value-card {
  background-color: var(--cream);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.value-number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.value-title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Flowing Timeline */
.timeline-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 50px auto 0;
}

.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  width: 50%;
}

.timeline-left {
  left: 0;
  padding-right: 45px;
  text-align: right;
}

.timeline-right {
  left: 50%;
  padding-left: 45px;
}

.timeline-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  border: 4px solid var(--cream);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--navy);
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-left .timeline-node {
  right: -10px;
}

.timeline-right .timeline-node {
  left: -10px;
}

.timeline-content {
  background-color: var(--sand);
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
  transform: scale(1.02);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.timeline-year {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.timeline-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin: 6px 0 10px;
}

.timeline-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. PAGE 3: FOUNDERS STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.founder-full-profile {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 0.85fr) minmax(0, 1.15fr);
  gap: clamp(24px, 4vw, 48px);
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.founder-full-profile.reverse-col {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
}

.founder-full-profile > * {
  min-width: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.founder-frame {
  position: relative;
}

.founder-full-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.founder-badge-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  background-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 12px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-align: center;
}

.founder-sub-tag {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

.founder-full-name {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin: 8px 0 6px;
}

.founder-credentials {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.founder-bio-text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.founder-quote-box {
  background-color: var(--sand);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin: 24px 0;
}

.founder-quote-inner {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.founder-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.social-lbl {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy-muted);
}

.social-link-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-link-icon:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section-divider-line {
  border: none;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--border-color);
  margin: 80px 0;
}

/* Advisory Board Grid */
.advisory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.advisor-card {
  background-color: var(--cream);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.advisor-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.advisor-img {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

.advisor-name {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.advisor-role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. PAGE 4: LATEST NEWS & FILTERING
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.news-controls-bar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.news-categories {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cat-pill {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--sand);
  color: var(--navy-muted);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.cat-pill:hover,
.cat-pill.active {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--navy);
}

.news-search-box {
  position: relative;
  min-width: 260px;
}

.news-search-box svg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 14px;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.news-search-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 10px 16px 10px 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-search-box input:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.news-full-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
}

.news-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.meta-dot {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. PAGE 5: CONTACT & MAP
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: start;
}

.info-card-box {
  background-color: var(--sand);
  padding: 40px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.info-title {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.info-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.info-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.info-icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.info-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
}

.info-val {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-link {
  color: var(--navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 0.2s ease, text-decoration 0.2s ease;
}

.contact-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.hubs-title {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.hubs-pills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hub-chip {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Map Mockup */
.map-mockup-card {
  position: relative;
  height: 220px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #2A3E68 0%, #121D34 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.map-overlay {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  z-index: 1;
}

.map-pin-pulse {
  animation: pulsePin 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulsePin {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    transform: scale(1.15);
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

.map-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
  background-color: rgba(27, 42, 74, 0.8);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* Form Styling */
.contact-form-card {
  background-color: var(--cream);
  padding: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.form-card-title {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.form-card-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.brand-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  position: relative;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: var(--sand);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.2);
}

.field-error-msg {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #D9534F;
  display: none;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.form-group.has-error .form-control {
  border-color: #D9534F;
}

.form-group.has-error .field-error-msg {
  display: block;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. MODALS & TOAST NOTIFICATIONS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(18, 29, 52, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 24px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay[aria-hidden="true"],
.modal-overlay:not(.active) {
  display: none !important;
}

.modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex !important;
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.modal-box {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  width: 100%;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-box {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.modal-lg {
  max-width: 680px;
}

.modal-xl {
  max-width: 900px;
}

.modal-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  z-index: 10;
}

.modal-close-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Donate Modal Specifics */
.donate-modal-content {
  padding: 48px;
}

.donate-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.donate-title {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.donate-sub {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.frequency-toggle {
  display: flex;
  background-color: var(--sand);
  padding: 4px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.freq-tab {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 10px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  color: var(--navy-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.freq-tab.active {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.donate-tiers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.tier-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sand);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.tier-card:hover,
.tier-card.active {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  background-color: var(--cream);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.tier-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.tier-amt {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.tier-amt small {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.tier-label {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.tier-desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.custom-amt-group {
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.custom-amt-lbl {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

.custom-amt-field {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.curr-symbol {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.custom-amt-field input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px 12px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  background-color: var(--sand);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.donate-personal-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.tax-exemption-note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* Article Reader Modal Content */
.article-modal-content {
  padding: 50px;
}

.article-header {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.article-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.article-title-heading {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.article-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.article-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 400px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.article-body-text p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.article-blockquote {
  background-color: var(--sand);
  padding: 24px 32px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 32px 0;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
}

/* Toast Notification Styles */
.toast-container {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3000;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.toast {
  pointer-events: auto;
  min-width: 320px;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  animation: slideInToast 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes slideInToast {
  from {
    transform: translateX(100%);
    opacity: 0;
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

.toast-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.toast-message {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.toast.toast-error {
  border-left-color: #ef4444;
}

.toast.toast-error .toast-icon {
  color: #ef4444;
}

.btn-spinner {
  animation: spinBtn 0.8s linear infinite;
  display: inline-block;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-left: 8px;
}

@keyframes spinBtn {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. FOOTER STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  color: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
}

.footer-wave-border {
  line-height: 0;
  margin-top: -1px;
}

.footer-wave-border svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 50px;
}

.footer-content {
  padding: 70px 0 30px;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 0.8fr 0.9fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-mission-p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

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

.social-circle {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--cream);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-circle:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-nav-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.footer-nav-list a {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-nav-list a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-sub-p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.newsletter-input-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
}

.newsletter-input-wrap input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 45px 12px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.newsletter-input-wrap input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(253, 253, 251, 0.5);
}

.newsletter-input-wrap button {
  position: absolute;
  right: 5px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.newsletter-note {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.copyright-text {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding-top: 30px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.footer-bottom-flex {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

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

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

.sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .nav-list {
    gap: 4px;
  }

  .nav-link {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.90rem;
  }

  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .hero-visual {
    width: 100%;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .hero-illustration-wrapper {
    max-width: 280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-boxes-trio {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: -16px auto 0;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 12px;
  }

  .hero-prog-box {
    width: 100%;
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: none;
  }

  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pillar-card {
    margin: 0 !important;
  }

  .counters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .founder-teaser-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .news-grid-preview,
  .news-full-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .values-4-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .founder-full-profile,
  .founder-full-profile.reverse-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .advisory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
  }

  /* Mobile Navigation Drawer */
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .main-nav {
    position: fixed;
    top: var(--header-height);
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--cream);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
    transform: translateY(-150%);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  }

  .main-nav.active {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .nav-link {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .nav-indicator {
    display: none;
  }

  .story-split-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .timeline-line {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .timeline-item {
    width: 100%;
    left: 0 !important;
    padding-left: 50px !important;
    padding-right: 0 !important;
    text-align: left !important;
  }

  .timeline-node {
    left: 10px !important;
  }

  .news-grid-preview,
  .news-full-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .donate-tiers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer-bottom-flex {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BRAND RESTYLING: PROGRAM CARDS, PILLAR TAGS & ANIMATED STEPPER
   ========================================================================== */

/* Logo Transparency & Clear Space */
.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: transparent;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.official-logo-img {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply; /* Ensures seamless transparent background */
  filter: contrast(1.05);
}

.footer-logo-img {
  height: 54px;
  mix-blend-mode: screen; /* Transparent blend on dark navy footer */
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}

/* Pillar Accent Colored Tags */
.news-cat-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.pillar-tag-edu {
  background-color: var(--accent-edu-blue);
  color: var(--white);
}

.pillar-tag-art {
  background-color: var(--accent-art-crimson);
  color: var(--white);
}

.pillar-tag-service {
  background-color: var(--accent-service-green);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* 6 Program Cards - 3x2 Grid Desktop, Soft Shadow & 16px Radius */
.news-full-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.news-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-card); /* 16px rounded cards */
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Hover Lift with Sun Orange Border Glow */
.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.32), 0 0 0 1px var(--gold);
}

/* Line Icon Overlay on Program Card Image */
.card-icon-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(31, 53, 100, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  color: var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.news-card:hover .card-icon-overlay {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* Mobile Program Cards: Stack all cards in one clean column */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .news-full-grid,
  .news-grid-preview {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 24px !important;
    padding: 0 !important;
    overflow-x: visible !important;
  }

  .news-full-grid .news-card,
  .news-grid-preview .news-card {
    width: 100% !important;
    flex: none !important;
    scroll-snap-align: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ANIMATED BRANCH STEPPER (LEARN → EXPLORE → PARTICIPATE → SHARE → CONTRIBUTE)
   ========================================================================== */
.branch-stepper-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--text-light);
  padding: 44px 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-card);
  margin-top: 40px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stepper-header-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--gold);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.branch-container {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.branch-svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 80px;
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  left: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.branch-draw-line {
  stroke-dasharray: 1000;
  stroke-dashoffset: 1000;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.8s ease-in-out;
}

.branch-stepper-wrapper.animated .branch-draw-line {
  stroke-dashoffset: 0;
}

.stepper-nodes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
}

.stepper-step {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.step-flower-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--navy-dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275),
              box-shadow 0.4s ease,
              background-color 0.4s ease;
}

.stepper-step:hover .step-flower-icon,
.branch-stepper-wrapper.animated .stepper-step .step-flower-icon {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.6);
  background-color: var(--navy-surface);
}

.step-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stepper-nodes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .stepper-step {
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .branch-svg {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   USER CUSTOM ENHANCEMENTS: PULL QUOTES, FOUNDER CARDS, NAVY BANNER & FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Vision & Mission Large Elegant Pull-Quotes */
.vision-mission-quotes-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(min(100%, 320px), 1fr));
  gap: clamp(20px, 3vw, 36px);
  margin-top: 20px;
  width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.pull-quote-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 44px) clamp(20px, 3vw, 40px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.25);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(31, 53, 100, 0.07);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.pull-quote-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 54px rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.25);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.quote-badge-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  color: var(--gold-text); /* Accessible WCAG AA */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.pull-quote-body {
  position: relative;
}

.oversized-orange-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(3.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--gold);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: -6px;
  user-select: none;
  opacity: 0.9;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.pull-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  color: #1E293B;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 2. Founder and Co-Founder Cards & Portrait Frames */
.founder-card-container {
  margin-bottom: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px);
  max-width: 100%;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.founder-message-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(24px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 44px rgba(31, 53, 100, 0.06);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  word-wrap: break-word;
  overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.founder-message-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(31, 53, 100, 0.1);
}

.founder-portrait-card-frame {
  position: relative;
  padding: 10px;
  background: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 28px;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.25);
  box-sizing: border-box;
  max-width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.portrait-gold-border {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.founder-portrait-card-frame .founder-full-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: clamp(300px, 35vw, 480px);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: block;
}

/* 3. Bold Navy Collaborate Banner with Soft Sun Glow & Orange Button */
.collaborate-navy-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0B132B 0%, #142343 50%, #1F3564 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 90px 0;
}

.sun-glow-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 900px;
  height: 600px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 30%, rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.35) 0%, rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.1) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.relative-z {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.btn-collaborate-orange {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FDA825 0%, #F5A623 100%);
  color: #0B132B !important;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 18px 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.45);
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-collaborate-orange:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB800 0%, #FDA825 100%);
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.65);
  color: #0B132B !important;
}

.navy-stepper .stepper-header-title {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* 4. Navy Footer with Centered Logo & Tagline Below */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #0B132B;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.footer-header-centered {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer-brand-centered {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-centered-logo {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.3);
}

.footer-brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--cream);
}

.footer-brand-sub {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.25em;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-tagline-block {
  text-align: center;
}

.footer-tagline-main {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.footer-tagline-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-light-muted);
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.footer-header-divider {
  border: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(253, 168, 37, 0.25);
  margin: 28px 0 48px;
}

/* 5. Thin Line-Art Branch-with-Flowers Section Dividers */
.floral-branch-divider {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 32px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.floral-branch-divider svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 620px;
  height: 32px;
}

.floral-branch-divider.light-section {
  color: var(--navy);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.floral-branch-divider.dark-section {
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* ==========================================
   SESSION PHOTO GALLERY & LIGHTBOX STYLES
   ========================================== */
.session-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.gallery-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.gallery-card-thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gallery-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(11, 19, 43, 0.32);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-card-zoom-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  transform: scale(0.85);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-zoom-icon {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.gallery-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  right: 12px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.gallery-card-caption {
  padding: 20px;
}

.gallery-card-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.gallery-card-caption p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Production Credits Grid (Mayadveepa & Showcases) */
.production-credits-box {
  background: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  margin: 22px 0 28px;
}

.production-credits-title {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--gold-text);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.production-credits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(170px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.credit-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 3px;
}

.credit-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.credit-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}

/* Modal Gallery Grid */
.modal-section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.modal-bullet-list {
  padding-left: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.modal-bullet-list li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.modal-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.modal-gallery-card {
  background: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.modal-gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.modal-gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 150px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.modal-gallery-caption {
  padding: 10px 12px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}

.modal-gallery-caption strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.modal-gallery-caption p {
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Lightbox Overlay */
.image-lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 9999;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.image-lightbox.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.lightbox-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-content img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 75vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.lightbox-caption {
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -45px;
  right: 0;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. ARTICLE MODAL & DIVISION ENHANCEMENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.service-dev-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #14532D;
  background-color: #DCFCE7;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid rgba(20, 83, 45, 0.3);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.modal-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.modal-cat-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.modal-cat-tag.tag-edu {
  background-color: #2563EB;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-cat-tag.tag-art {
  background-color: #DC2626;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-cat-tag.tag-service {
  background-color: #16A34A;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.modal-status-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.16);
  color: #B45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.modal-code-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold);
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.modal-subtitle-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.modal-meta-bar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 14px;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.modal-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}

.modal-meta-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.modal-meta-item .meta-label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: #64748B;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.modal-meta-item .meta-val {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.modal-featured-hero {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.12);
}

.modal-featured-hero .article-cover-img {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 440px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hero-img-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 14px;
  left: 16px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
}

.modal-intro-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
}

.modal-subheading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.modal-highlight-cards {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 18px;
}

.highlight-feature-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.highlight-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
}

.highlight-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.highlight-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.highlight-feature-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.highlight-feature-card p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.modal-gallery-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.gallery-subtext {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.gallery-count-pill {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.15);
  color: #B45309;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.modal-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 18px;
}

.modal-gallery-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
}

.modal-gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.modal-gallery-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 175px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #E2E8F0;
}

.modal-gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  display: block;
}

.modal-gallery-card:hover .modal-gallery-img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.modal-zoom-hint {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.82);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.modal-gallery-card:hover .modal-zoom-hint {
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal-gallery-caption {
  padding: 14px 16px;
}

.modal-gallery-caption strong {
  font-size: 0.94rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.modal-gallery-caption p {
  font-size: 0.83rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

.modal-cta-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1e3a8a 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.2);
}

.modal-cta-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.modal-cta-content p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0 !important;
}

/* Service Division Card Styles */
.service-coming-soon-card {
  border-top: 3px solid #16A34A;
}

.service-thumb-gradient {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #064e3b 0%, #047857 60%, #059669 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-height: 200px;
  position: relative;
}

.service-icon-wrap {
  width: 76px;
  height: 76px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 2px solid rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.5);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.programs-empty-state {
  grid-column: 1 / -1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 60px 20px;
}

.empty-state-card {
  max-width: 460px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.empty-state-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.empty-state-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.empty-state-card p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Modal Adjustments */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero-floating-card {
    position: relative;
    bottom: auto;
    left: auto;
    margin: 24px auto 0;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 320px;
  }

  .article-modal-content {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }

  .modal-highlight-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .modal-cta-box {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .modal-meta-bar {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FLORAL BRANCH SECTION DIVIDERS
   ========================================================================== */
.floral-branch-divider {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  margin: 36px auto;
  text-align: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.floral-branch-divider svg {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.floral-branch-divider.light-section {
  color: var(--gold-text);
}

.floral-branch-divider.dark-section {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEW SECTION: ART & THEATRE PROGRAMME SHOWCASE
   ========================================================================== */
.art-feature-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) minmax(0, 0.85fr);
  gap: clamp(28px, 4vw, 56px);
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 36px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.art-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: rgba(245, 166, 35, 0.4);
}

.art-feature-media {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  min-width: 0;
}

.art-feature-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 380px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-slow);
}

.art-feature-card:hover .art-feature-img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.art-media-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  left: 16px;
  background-color: rgba(153, 27, 27, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.art-feature-content {
  min-width: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.art-lead-p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 16px 0 24px;
}

.art-highlights-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.art-highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
}

.art-highlight-icon {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.art-highlight-item strong {
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.art-highlight-item p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #64748B;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEW SECTION: PARTNERS & INSTITUTIONS ROW
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-strip-section {
  padding: 70px 0;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color);
}

.partners-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 36px;
}

.partner-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 24px 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.partner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(31, 53, 100, 0.08);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.partner-icon-circle {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #EEF2F6;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partner-info {
  min-width: 0;
}

.partner-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.partner-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold-text);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NEW SECTION: STUDENT & MENTOR TESTIMONIALS
   ========================================================================== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px 30px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), border-color var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(31, 53, 100, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.testimonial-quote-mark {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  line-height: 0.8;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: auto;
  border-top: 1px solid #F1F5F9;
  padding-top: 18px;
}

.author-avatar {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.author-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.author-role {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT FORM VALIDATION STYLES
   ========================================================================== */
.brand-form .form-group {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.brand-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

.brand-form .form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1.5px solid #CBD5E1;
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), background-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

.brand-form .form-control:focus {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(31, 53, 100, 0.15);
}

.brand-form .form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: #DC2626 !important;
  background-color: #FEF2F2 !important;
}

.field-error-msg {
  display: none;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: #DC2626;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.field-error-msg.visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
}


.footer-contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  color: rgba(251, 248, 243, 0.85);
}

.footer-contact-list a {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-contact-list a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MULTI-BREAKPOINT RESPONSIVE REFINEMENTS (1440, 1280, 1024, 768, 390PX)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .container {
    max-width: 100%;
    padding: 0 28px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }

  .art-feature-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
    padding: 28px;
  }

  .art-feature-img {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .partners-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .founder-full-profile,
  .founder-full-profile.reverse-col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 32px;
  }

  .founder-full-profile.reverse-col .founder-profile-img-col {
    order: -1;
  }

  .counters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 20px;
  }

  .section-padding {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .brand-form .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 0;
  }

  .partners-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

  .footer-header-centered {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .stepper-nodes-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
  }

  .branch-svg {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .collaborate-navy-banner {
    padding: 50px 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 16px;
  }

  .site-header {
    height: 68px;
  }

  .header-container {
    padding: 0 12px;
  }

  .brand-wordmark {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    max-width: 190px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-overflow: ellipsis;
    white-space: nowrap;
  }

  .header-actions {
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .header-actions .btn-primary {
    padding: 8px 12px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem !important;
  }

  .hero-illustration-wrapper {
    max-width: 220px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .hero-boxes-trio {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-top: 14px;
  }

  .hero-prog-box {
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 100% !important;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 10px 12px;
  }

  .prog-box-thumb {
    width: 80px;
    height: 58px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
  }

  .counters-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }

  .counter-item {
    padding: 24px 16px;
  }

  .counter-number-wrap {
    font-size: 2.8rem;
  }

  .pull-quote-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .founder-message-card {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .founder-portrait-card-frame .founder-full-img {
    height: 320px;
  }

  .art-feature-card {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }

  .art-feature-img {
    height: 220px;
  }

  .testimonial-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
}