/* ==========================================================================
   COLLEGE OF EDUCATION - CORE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Strictly adhering to UI_GUIDELINES.md:
   - Deep Navy Blue (primary)
   - Rich Yellow / Warm Amber (accent)
   - High-contrast text & clean backgrounds
   - 100% CSS Variables architecture (:root driven)
   - Structured, crisp corners (no bubbly pill shapes)
   - Zero AI slop: no purple gradients, no fuzzy glassmorphism
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
    /* --- COLOR PALETTE: Deep Navy Blue & Rich Warm Amber --- */
    --color-primary: #0A192F;
    --color-primary-dark: #061020;
    --color-primary-light: #172A45;
    --color-primary-subtle: #EBF1F8;

    --color-accent: #D99B00;
    --color-accent-hover: #BF8800;
    --color-accent-light: #FFF8E6;
    --color-accent-contrast: #061020;

    /* Backgrounds */
    --color-bg-body: #F8FAFC;
    --color-bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
    --color-bg-muted: #F1F5F9;
    --color-bg-dark: var(--color-primary);

    /* Text */
    --color-text-main: #0F172A;
    --color-text-muted: #475569;
    --color-text-light: #64748B;
    --color-text-inverse: #FFFFFF;
    --color-text-on-accent: var(--color-accent-contrast);

    /* Borders */
    --color-border: #E2E8F0;
    --color-border-strong: #CBD5E1;
    --color-border-focus: var(--color-accent);

    /* Status & Feedback */
    --color-success: #15803D;
    --color-success-bg: #DCFCE7;
    --color-error: #B91C1C;
    --color-error-bg: #FEE2E2;
    --color-warning: #B45309;
    --color-warning-bg: #FEF3C7;
    --color-info: #0369A1;
    --color-info-bg: #E0F2FE;

    /* --- TYPOGRAPHY --- */
    --font-heading: 'Merriweather', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-size-xs: 0.75rem;
    --font-size-sm: 0.875rem;
    --font-size-base: 1rem;
    --font-size-lg: 1.125rem;
    --font-size-xl: 1.25rem;
    --font-size-2xl: 1.5rem;
    --font-size-3xl: 2rem;
    --font-size-4xl: 2.5rem;
    --font-size-5xl: 3.25rem;
    --line-height-tight: 1.2;
    --line-height-normal: 1.6;

    /* --- SHAPES & CORNERS (Crisp, subtle, no giant pill shapes) --- */
    --radius-none: 0px;
    --radius-sm: 2px;
    --radius-md: 4px;
    --radius-lg: 6px;
    --radius-control: var(--radius-md);

    /* --- SHADOWS --- */
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.12), 0 4px 6px -4px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);

    /* --- LAYOUT & SPACING --- */
    --container-max: 1240px;
    --section-spacing: 4.5rem;
    --header-height: 80px;
    --topbar-height: 40px;

    /* --- TRANSITIONS --- */
    --transition-fast: 150ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --transition-base: 250ms cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

html {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

body {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: var(--line-height-normal);
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-body);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: var(--line-height-tight);
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

h1 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

h2 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

h3 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

h4 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xl);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

h5 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
}

h6 {
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

p {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

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

a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

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

/* Container */
.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: var(--container-max);
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    padding-right: 1.5rem;
}

/* Utilities */
.section {
    padding-top: var(--section-spacing);
    padding-bottom: var(--section-spacing);
}

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

.section-dark {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.section-dark h1,
.section-dark h2,
.section-dark h3,
.section-dark h4 {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.section-dark p {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.section-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 3rem auto;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-dark .section-tag {
    background-color: rgba(217, 155, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.section-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    color: var(--color-primary);
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-dark .section-title {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.section-title::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 50px;
    height: 3px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.section-title.text-left::after {
    left: 0;
    transform: none;
}

.section-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-top: 1rem;
}

/* Button System (All driven by CSS Variables, no hardcoded colors) */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-control);
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    text-align: center;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.btn:disabled,
.btn[disabled] {
    opacity: 0.65;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-light);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.btn-accent {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent-contrast);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
    color: var(--color-accent-contrast);
    border-color: var(--color-accent-hover);
}

.btn-outline-primary {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.btn-outline-accent {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.btn-outline-accent:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent-contrast);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background-color: transparent;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.btn-sm {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.875rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 1rem 2rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
}

/* Card System */
.card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-color: var(--color-border-strong);
}

.card-body {
    padding: 1.5rem;
}

/* Form System */
.form-group {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}

.form-label .required {
    color: var(--color-error);
}

.form-control {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-control);
    transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-control:focus {
    outline: none;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--color-accent-light);
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
    border-color: var(--color-error);
    background-color: var(--color-error-bg);
}

.invalid-feedback {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-error);
    margin-top: 0.35rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* Top Notification Bar (Deep Navy with Amber Icons matching reference) */
.topbar {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.topbar-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: var(--topbar-height);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 0.75rem;
}

.topbar-info,
.topbar-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.topbar-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.45rem;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.topbar-item i {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.topbar-item a {
    color: #E2E8F0;
}

.topbar-item a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.topbar-disclosure-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    padding: 0.2rem 0;
    position: relative;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.topbar-disclosure-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Main Navigation Header (Clean, Crisp White Background per Reference) */
.main-header {
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(10, 25, 47, 0.08);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.navbar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    min-height: 58px;
    padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.brand-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.65rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo-img {
    max-height: 38px;
    max-width: 140px;
    width: auto;
    object-fit: contain;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-emblem {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

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

.brand-name {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.brand-motto {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-top: 0.1rem;
}

/* Nav Menu Items: Uncluttered, crisp navy text */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    gap: 1.15rem;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.nav-item {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-link {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.25rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.15rem;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
    position: relative;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.nav-link.active::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -4px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Dropdown Menu (Clean white card with subtle shadow) */
.dropdown-menu {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + 5px);
    left: 0;
    min-width: 240px;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-top: 3px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 0 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0.5rem 0;
    display: none;
    z-index: 1010;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
}

.dropdown-link {
    display: block;
    padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-muted);
    border-left-color: var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

/* Mobile Toggle */
.mobile-nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE TABLE HORIZONTAL SCROLLBAR
   Ensures custom tables with any number of rows & cols never break layout
   ========================================================================== */
.table-responsive {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    margin: 1.5rem 0;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar {
    height: 8px;
}

.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
    background: #F1F5F9;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
    background: #CBD5E1;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.table-responsive::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
    background: #94A3B8;
}

.table-bordered {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    background-color: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
}

.table-bordered th {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-align: left;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.table-bordered td {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    vertical-align: top;
}

.table-bordered tr:nth-child(even) td {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE DYNAMIC IMAGE CAROUSEL
   Strictly adheres to:
   - Dynamic Image Carousel (full-width, high-contrast text overlay for slide captions and CTAs).
   ========================================================================== */
.carousel-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 600px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.carousel-track {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.carousel-slide {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.8s ease-in-out, visibility 0.8s ease-in-out;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
}

.carousel-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    z-index: 2;
}

/* High-contrast dark gradient overlay for crystal-clear readability */
.carousel-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg,
            rgba(6, 16, 32, 0.92) 0%,
            rgba(6, 16, 32, 0.75) 50%,
            rgba(6, 16, 32, 0.4) 100%);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.carousel-content {
    max-width: 680px;
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    animation: slideUp 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes slideUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(24px);
    }

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

.carousel-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.15em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: rgba(217, 155, 0, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.carousel-headline {
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.carousel-subtitle {
    font-size: var(--font-size-lg);
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.carousel-ctas {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Carousel Controls & Indicators */
.carousel-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    background-color: rgba(6, 16, 32, 0.7);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent-contrast);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.carousel-btn.prev {
    left: 1.5rem;
}

.carousel-btn.next {
    right: 1.5rem;
}

.carousel-indicators {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 1.75rem;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.6rem;
    z-index: 10;
}

.carousel-indicator {
    width: 32px;
    height: 4px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.carousel-indicator.active {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    width: 50px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HOMEPAGE: ABOUT US SECTION
   Structured, authoritative presentation with metrics and headmaster note
   ========================================================================== */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.about-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-quote-box {
    margin: 1.75rem 0;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-primary);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.about-quote-text {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.about-quote-author {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-pillars {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    margin-top: 1.75rem;
}

.pillar-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.pillar-icon {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.pillar-title {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-primary);
    margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.pillar-desc {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-visual-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border: 4px solid var(--color-bg-surface);
}

.about-visual-card img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 480px;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.about-experience-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    text-align: center;
}

.badge-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    line-height: 1;
}

.badge-text {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #CBD5E1;
    margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

/* Stats Counter Section */
.stats-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.5rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.stat-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.stat-number {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: var(--font-size-4xl);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #E2E8F0;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT FORM & ASYNC AJAX VALIDATION
   Strictly complies with Rule 3 in PROJECT_CONTEXT.md:
   - Submitted via AJAX without full page reloads
   - Displays 422 validation errors inline under each field
   - Instant visual feedback and transit states
   ========================================================================== */
.contact-section-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-card {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-info-card h3 {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-list {
    list-style: none;
    margin-top: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-info-item {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-icon {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    background-color: rgba(217, 155, 0, 0.15);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-info-label {
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-info-val {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: #CBD5E1;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.contact-info-val a {
    color: #CBD5E1;
}

.contact-info-val a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.contact-form-card {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Alert Banners */
.alert {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-control);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.alert-success {
    background-color: var(--color-success-bg);
    color: var(--color-success);
    border: 1px solid #86EFAC;
}

.alert-danger {
    background-color: var(--color-error-bg);
    color: var(--color-error);
    border: 1px solid #FCA5A5;
}

/* Toast Container */
#toast-container {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    max-width: 400px;
}

.toast {
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    animation: toastIn 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.toast.toast-success {
    border-left-color: var(--color-success);
}

.toast.toast-error {
    border-left-color: var(--color-error);
}

@keyframes toastIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(20px);
    }

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

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   Authoritative Navy Blue footer with institutional links
   ========================================================================== */
.main-footer {
    background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
    color: #94A3B8;
    padding-top: 4rem;
    border-top: 4px solid var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4 {
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    font-size: var(--font-size-base);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    position: relative;
    padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-col h4::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 30px;
    height: 2px;
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-links {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.6rem;
}

.footer-links a {
    color: #CBD5E1;
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    padding-left: 0.35rem;
}

.footer-social {
    display: flex;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.social-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    color: var(--color-text-inverse);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.social-btn:hover {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: var(--color-accent-contrast);
}

.footer-bottom {
    background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    font-size: var(--font-size-xs);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

.footer-bottom-content {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (All Screen Sizes & Mobile Menus)
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
    .navbar {
        min-height: 58px;
        height: auto;
    }

    .mobile-nav-toggle {
        display: block;
        color: var(--color-primary);
    }

    .nav-menu {
        position: fixed;
        top: 58px;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
        padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
        gap: 0.25rem;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
        display: none;
        max-height: calc(100vh - 58px);
        overflow-y: auto;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        z-index: 1050;
    }

    .nav-menu.open {
        display: flex;
    }

    /* Mobile Navbar Links - Crisp White Text with Warm Gold Accents */
    .nav-menu .nav-link,
    .nav-menu .nav-link span {
        color: #FFFFFF !important;
        font-size: 0.95rem;
        font-weight: 600;
        letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link {
        display: flex;
        justify-content: space-between;
        align-items: center;
        padding: 0.75rem 0.6rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
        transition: all var(--transition-fast);
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        white-space: normal;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link i {
        color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link:hover,
    .nav-menu .nav-link.active,
    .nav-menu .nav-link:hover span,
    .nav-menu .nav-link.active span {
        color: var(--color-accent) !important;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link:hover {
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
        padding-left: 0.85rem;
    }

    .nav-menu .nav-link.active::after {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-item.dropdown .dropdown-menu {
        position: static;
        box-shadow: none;
        border: none;
        background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
        padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
        border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
        margin: 0.25rem 0 0.5rem 0.5rem;
        border-left: 2px solid var(--color-accent);
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-item.dropdown.open .dropdown-menu {
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-menu .dropdown-link {
        color: #F8FAFC !important;
        font-size: 0.88rem;
        padding: 0.55rem 0.5rem;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
        border-left: none;
        display: block;
    }

    .nav-menu .dropdown-link:hover {
        color: var(--color-accent) !important;
        background-color: transparent;
        padding-left: 0.75rem;
    }

    .about-grid,
    .contact-section-grid,
    .footer-grid,
    .blog-layout-grid,
    .content-with-sidebar-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 2.5rem;
    }

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

    .carousel-wrapper {
        height: 520px;
    }

    .carousel-headline {
        font-size: var(--font-size-3xl);
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG & CONTENT WITH SIDEBAR RESPONSIVE GRID
   ========================================================================== */
.blog-layout-grid,
.content-with-sidebar-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: flex-start;
    width: 100%;
}

.blog-layout-grid > *,
.content-with-sidebar-grid > * {
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
}

.blog-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
    width: 100%;
}

.blog-content-body {
    min-width: 0;
    max-width: 100%;
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.blog-content-body img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
}

.wysiwyg-rendered-content {
    word-break: break-word;
    overflow-wrap: break-word;
}

.wysiwyg-rendered-content img {
    max-width: 100% !important;
    height: auto !important;
}

.wysiwyg-rendered-content iframe,
.wysiwyg-rendered-content video {
    max-width: 100% !important;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .topbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .brand-name {
        font-size: 0.8rem;
    }

    .brand-motto {
        font-size: 0.58rem;
    }

    .brand-emblem {
        width: 30px;
        height: 30px;
        font-size: 1rem;
    }

    .brand-logo-img {
        max-height: 32px;
    }

    .carousel-wrapper {
        height: 480px;
    }

    .carousel-headline {
        font-size: var(--font-size-2xl);
    }

    .carousel-subtitle {
        font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    }

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

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

    .blog-cards-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr !important;
        gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .blog-layout-grid,
    .content-with-sidebar-grid {
        gap: 2rem !important;
    }

    .carousel-btn {
        display: none;
    }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PAGINATION DESIGN SYSTEM (Adheres to UI_GUIDELINES.md)
   ========================================================================== */
.pagination-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding-top: 1.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.pagination-info {
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.pagination-info strong {
    color: var(--color-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.pagination-list {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.pagination-item {
    display: inline-block;
}

.pagination-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.35rem;
    min-width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    padding: 0 0.75rem;
    background-color: var(--color-bg-surface);
    color: var(--color-text-main);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: var(--font-size-sm);
    font-weight: 600;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    user-select: none;
}

.pagination-btn:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    background-color: var(--color-accent-light);
}

.pagination-item.active .pagination-btn {
    background-color: var(--color-primary);
    border-color: var(--color-primary);
    color: #FFFFFF !important;
    cursor: default;
}

.pagination-item.disabled .pagination-btn {
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    background-color: var(--color-bg-muted);
    border-color: var(--color-border);
    opacity: 0.6;
    cursor: not-allowed;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.pagination-dots {
    border-color: transparent !important;
    background-color: transparent !important;
    color: var(--color-text-light);
    cursor: default;
    padding: 0 0.25rem;
    min-width: auto;
}

.pagination-btn i {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1;
}

/* Defensive constraints for any SVGs inside pagination nav elements */
nav[role="navigation"] svg,
.pagination svg,
svg.w-5,
svg.h-5 {
    width: 1.15rem !important;
    height: 1.15rem !important;
    max-width: 1.15rem !important;
    max-height: 1.15rem !important;
    display: inline-block !important;
    vertical-align: middle !important;
}

/* Defensive fix for default Tailwind pagination in non-Tailwind templates */
nav[role="navigation"] .sm\:hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .pagination-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
        gap: 1rem;
    }

    .pagination-list {
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .pagination-btn-text {
        display: none;
    }

    .pagination-prev,
    .pagination-next {
        padding: 0 0.6rem;
    }
}