:root {
    /* Refined Color Palette */
    --primary-blue: #0D2381;
    --primary-blue-light: #1A3AC1;
    --primary-blue-dark: #071552;
    --primary-emerald: #0E8A6A;
    --accent-orange: #FF7F27; /* New accent from logo */
    --accent-gold: #F4B942;
    
    /* Neutrals - Cleaner and Higher Contrast */
    --text-main: #1F2937; /* Neutral 800 for better readability */
    --text-muted: #4B5563; /* Neutral 600 */
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --off-white: #F9FAFB;
    --glass-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    --glass-border: rgba(229, 231, 235, 0.5);
    
    /* Tokens */
    --transition-smooth: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px 0 rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-md: 0 4px 6px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 10px 15px -3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    --shadow-premium: 0 20px 25px -5px rgba(13, 35, 129, 0.08);
    --border-radius: 8px; /* Professional sharp look */
    --container-width: 1140px; /* Standard professional container */
}

* {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scroll-padding-top: 80px;
}

body {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    color: var(--text-main);
    line-height: 1.8;
    background-color: var(--white);
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Preloader */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    background-size: 400% 400%;
    animation: gradientMove 10s ease infinite;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 10000;
    transition: opacity 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

@keyframes gradientMove {
    0% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
    50% { background-position: 100% 50%; }
    100% { background-position: 0% 50%; }
}

.loader-content {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    perspective: 1000px;
}

.loader-logo {
    width: 120px;
    height: 120px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 0 40px rgba(13, 35, 129, 0.15);
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.8) translateZ(-100px);
    animation: logoReveal 1.8s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) forwards;
}

.loader-logo img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.loader-line {
    width: 180px;
    height: 2px;
    background: rgba(13, 35, 129, 0.1);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    border-radius: 4px;
    opacity: 0;
    animation: fadeIn 1s ease-out forwards 1.2s;
}

.loader-line::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -100%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary-blue), transparent);
    animation: loaderLine 2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

.loader-text {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    animation: textReveal 1.2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) forwards 1s;
}

@keyframes logoReveal {
    to { 
        opacity: 1; 
        transform: scale(1) translateZ(0);
        box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(13, 35, 129, 0.2), 0 0 30px rgba(13, 35, 129, 0.1);
    }
}

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

@keyframes loaderLine {
    0% { left: -100%; }
    100% { left: 100%; }
}

#preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

@keyframes loaderPulse {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
    50% { transform: scale(1.05); opacity: 0.8; }
}

@keyframes loaderLine {
    to { left: 100%; }
}

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

#preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Layout Containers */
.container {
    max-width: var(--container-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 2rem;
}

.section-padding {
    padding: 6rem 0; /* Standardized spacing */
}

/* Typography Scaling */
h1, h2, h3, h4, .logo-text {
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
    line-height: 1.2;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.25rem); margin-bottom: 1.25rem; text-align: center; }
h3 { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; }

.subtitle {
    display: block;
    color: var(--primary-emerald);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
}

.section-header {
    max-width: 720px;
    margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.section-desc {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    text-align: center;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: 6px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-primary {
    background-color: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--white);
}

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

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

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

.btn-block { width: 100%; }

/* Navbar */
.navbar {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    padding: 1.5rem 0;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}

.nav-container {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
}

.logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.85rem;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.logo-img {
    width: 55px; /* Increased size */
    height: 55px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    background: var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    border: 2px solid transparent;
}

.logo:hover .logo-img {
    border-color: var(--accent-orange);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.logo-text {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    line-height: 1.1;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.navbar.scrolled .logo-text { color: var(--primary-blue); }

.logo-text span {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.nav-links {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}

.nav-links a {
    text-decoration: none;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a { color: var(--text-muted); }
.navbar.scrolled .nav-links a:hover, .navbar.scrolled .nav-links a.active { color: var(--primary-blue); }

.btn-large {
    padding: 1.125rem 3rem;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: 50px;
}

/* Hero Section */
.hero {
    height: 100vh;
    min-height: 700px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: var(--white);
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #071552; /* Fallback */
}

.hero-slideshow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 3s ease-in-out; /* Slower fade */
    transform: scale(1.15); /* Start slightly larger */
    transition: opacity 3s ease-in-out, transform 15s linear; /* Very slow cinematic zoom */
}

.hero-slide.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle at center,
        rgba(7, 21, 82, 0.3) 0%,
        rgba(7, 21, 82, 0.8) 100%
    );
    z-index: 2;
}



.hero-particles {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.particle {
    position: absolute;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
    border-radius: 50%;
    animation: floatParticle 15s infinite linear;
}

.p-1 { width: 150px; height: 150px; top: 10%; right: 10%; animation-duration: 25s; }
.p-2 { width: 80px; height: 80px; bottom: 15%; left: 10%; animation-duration: 20s; }
.p-3 { width: 50px; height: 50px; top: 50%; left: 40%; animation-duration: 30s; }

@keyframes floatParticle {
    0% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(0deg); }
    33% { transform: translate(30px, 50px) rotate(120deg); }
    66% { transform: translate(-20px, 80px) rotate(240deg); }
    100% { transform: translate(0, 0) rotate(360deg); }
}

.hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 4;
    text-align: center;
    width: 100%;
}

.hero-content { 
    max-width: 850px; 
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 8vw, 4.5rem);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    text-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    line-height: 1.1;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.hero-desc { 
    font-size: 1.25rem; 
    margin-bottom: 3rem; 
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    line-height: 1.6;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    max-width: 720px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.hero-actions {
    display: flex;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    justify-content: center;
}

.hero-actions .btn-outline {
    border-color: var(--white);
    color: var(--white);
}

.hero-actions .btn-outline:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
}

/* About Section */
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 5rem;
}

.about-content .section-header {
    margin-left: 0;
    margin-right: 0;
}

.lead-text {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-highlights {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    margin-top: 3rem;
    padding-top: 3rem;
    border-top: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}

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

.h-number {
    display: block;
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.h-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.vision-mission-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 2rem;
}

.about-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 3rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    border-color: var(--primary-blue);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-card .card-icon {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--off-white);
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.about-card:hover .card-icon {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
    color: var(--white);
}

.about-card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}

.about-card p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.mission-card {
    border-left: 5px solid var(--primary-emerald);
}

.vision-card {
    border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

/* Core Values Grid */
.values-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 2rem;
}

.value-card {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 3rem 2rem;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.value-card:hover {
    background: var(--white);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.value-card i {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--primary-emerald);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.value-card h4 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.value-card p {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Cards Grid */
.cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 2rem;
}

.card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.card h3 {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.card p {
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.card:hover { transform: translateY(-8px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }

.card-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    color: var(--primary-blue);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.program-features { list-style: none; margin: 20px 0 25px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.program-features li { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-bottom: 8px; }

.filters-container { margin-bottom: 40px; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.filter-btn { padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 4px; border: 1px solid var(--primary-blue); background: none; color: var(--primary-blue); font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.85rem; }
.filter-btn.active { background: var(--primary-blue); color: var(--white); }

.navbar.scrolled .mobile-toggle { color: var(--primary-blue); }

.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--white);
    cursor: pointer;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
}

/* Impact Section */
.impact {
    padding: 6rem 0;
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-top: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}

.impact-container {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
    text-align: center;
    gap: 3rem;
}

.stat-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
}

.stat-icon { 
    font-size: 1.75rem; 
    color: var(--primary-blue); 
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem; 
    background: var(--white);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}

.stat-number { 
    font-size: 2.25rem; 
    font-weight: 800; 
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; 
    color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stat-label { 
    font-size: 0.8125rem; 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
    letter-spacing: 0.05em; 
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Testimonials Swiper */
.story-carousel { padding-bottom: 4rem; }
.story-card { 
    background: var(--white); 
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    padding: 2.5rem;
}
.story-img { 
    height: 120px; 
    width: 120px;
    margin: 0 auto 2rem;
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    justify-content: center; 
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}
.story-text {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--text-main);
    font-size: 1rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.story-author h4 { font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.25rem; }
.story-author span { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* Events */
.events-list { 
    display: grid; 
    gap: 1.5rem; 
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.event-card { 
    display: flex; 
    align-items: center; 
    gap: 3rem; 
    background: var(--white); 
    padding: 2rem; 
    border-radius: var(--border-radius); 
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; 
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}
.event-card:hover { border-color: var(--primary-blue); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.event-date { min-width: 80px; text-align: center; border-right: 1px solid #E5E7EB; padding-right: 2rem; }
.event-date .day { display: block; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--primary-blue); line-height: 1; }
.event-date .month { font-weight: 700; color: var(--primary-emerald); text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 0.75rem; }
.event-details h3 { font-size: 1.125rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.event-meta { font-size: 0.8125rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.event-details p { margin-bottom: 0; font-size: 0.875rem; }

/* Gallery */
.gallery-grid { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); 
    grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 300px);
    gap: 2rem; 
}

.gallery-item { 
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden; 
    position: relative; 
    cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--off-white);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.gallery-item.gallery-featured {
    grid-column: span 2;
    grid-row: span 2;
}

.gallery-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(13, 35, 129, 0.15);
}

.gallery-item img { 
    width: 100%; 
    height: 100%; 
    object-fit: cover; 
    display: block;
    transition: transform 1s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1); 
}

.gallery-item:hover img { 
    transform: scale(1.1); 
}

.gallery-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(7, 21, 82, 0.9), transparent 70%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    padding: 2.5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: all 0.4s ease;
    color: var(--white);
}

.gallery-overlay i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    color: var(--accent-gold);
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease 0.1s;
}

.gallery-overlay span {
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    transform: translateY(20px);
    transition: transform 0.4s ease 0.2s;
}

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

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay i,
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay span {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-template-rows: auto; }
    .gallery-item { height: 300px; }
    .gallery-item.gallery-featured { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 1; height: 400px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .gallery-item.gallery-featured { grid-column: span 1; height: 300px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); grid-auto-rows: 200px; }
    .col-span-2 { grid-column: span 2; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .col-span-2 { grid-column: span 1; }
    .row-span-2 { grid-row: span 1; }
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 5000;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

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

.lightbox-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(7, 21, 82, 0.95);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.lightbox-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5001;
    max-width: 90%;
    max-height: 85vh;
    text-align: center;
}

.lightbox-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    max-height: 75vh;
    border-radius: 4px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: scale(0.9);
    transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.lightbox-modal.active img {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.lightbox-caption {
    color: var(--white);
    margin-top: 1.5rem;
    font-size: 1.125rem;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 2rem;
    right: 2rem;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 2rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5002;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.lightbox-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border: none;
    color: var(--white);
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5002;
    transition: 0.3s;
}

.lightbox-nav:hover {
    background: var(--primary-blue);
}

.lightbox-nav.prev { left: 2rem; }
.lightbox-nav.next { right: 2rem; }

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .lightbox-nav { display: none; }
}

/* Contact */
.contact-wrapper { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; 
    gap: 5rem; 
}
.info-item { display: flex; gap: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.info-icon { font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--primary-blue); flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.25rem; }
.info-item h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 0.5rem; font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; }
.info-item p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 0; line-height: 1.6; }

.contact-form { 
    padding: 3rem; 
    background: var(--white); 
    border-radius: var(--border-radius); 
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB; 
}
.form-group { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.form-group label { display: block; font-size: 0.8125rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--text-main); margin-bottom: 0.5rem; }
.form-control { 
    width: 100%; 
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem; 
    border: 1px solid #D1D5DB; 
    border-radius: 4px; 
    font-family: inherit; 
    font-size: 0.9375rem;
    transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.form-control:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--primary-blue); }

/* Modal */
.modal-overlay { position: fixed; inset: 0; background: rgba(0,0,0,0.8); backdrop-filter: blur(5px); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; z-index: 2000; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: 0.3s; }
.modal-overlay.active { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.modal-content { background: var(--white); width: 90%; max-width: 600px; border-radius: 8px; padding: 40px; position: relative; }
.modal-close { position: absolute; top: 15px; right: 15px; border: none; background: none; font-size: 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; }

/* Footer */
.footer { background: #111827; color: var(--white); padding: 5rem 0 2rem; }
.footer-grid { 
    display: grid; 
    grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; 
    gap: 4rem; 
    padding-bottom: 3rem; 
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.05); 
}

.footer-logo {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
}

.footer-logo .logo-img {
    width: 70px; /* Bigger footer logo */
    height: 70px;
}

.footer-logo .logo-text {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.footer-col h4 { 
    color: var(--white); 
    font-size: 0.875rem; 
    font-weight: 700; 
    text-transform: uppercase; 
    letter-spacing: 0.05em; 
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}
.footer-col p { font-size: 0.875rem; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); line-height: 1.6; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; }
.footer-links li { margin-bottom: 0.75rem; }
.footer-links a { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); text-decoration: none; transition: 0.2s; font-size: 0.875rem; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--white); }
.footer-bottom { 
    padding-top: 2rem; 
    display: flex; 
    justify-content: space-between; 
    font-size: 0.75rem; 
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4); 
}

/* Scroll Progress & Back to Top */
.scroll-progress-container { position: fixed; top: 0; width: 100%; height: 3px; z-index: 10001; }
.scroll-progress-bar { height: 100%; background: var(--accent-gold); width: 0; }
.back-to-top { position: fixed; bottom: 30px; right: 30px; width: 45px; height: 45px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--primary-blue); color: var(--white); border: none; opacity: 0; visibility: hidden; transition: 0.3s; cursor: pointer; z-index: 999; }
.back-to-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu { 
    position: fixed; 
    top: 0; 
    right: -100%; 
    width: 300px; 
    height: 100vh; 
    background: var(--white); 
    z-index: 1001; 
    padding: 6rem 3rem; 
    display: flex; 
    flex-direction: column; 
    gap: 1.5rem; 
    transition: var(--transition-smooth); 
    box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
}
.mobile-menu.active { right: 0; }
.mobile-link { color: var(--text-main); text-decoration: none; font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 600; }

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .about-container, .contact-wrapper { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .nav-links { display: none; }
    .section-padding { padding: 4rem 0; }
    .event-card { flex-direction: column; text-align: left; gap: 1.5rem; }
    .event-date { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB; padding-right: 0; padding-bottom: 1rem; text-align: left; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; gap: 1rem; }
}

/* Scholarship Application CTA Section & Steps Roadmap */
.cta-section {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #071552 0%, #0d2381 50%, #0e8a6a 100%);
    background-size: 200% 200%;
    animation: gradientMove 15s ease infinite;
    color: var(--white);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) 0%, transparent 80%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-content {
    max-width: 900px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-title {
    color: var(--white) !important;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.cta-desc {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    max-width: 680px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}

.cta-actions {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

/* Highly visually prominent CTA Button */
.btn-cta {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7F27 0%, #ff5500 100%);
    color: var(--white) !important;
    padding: 18px 45px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 50px;
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(255, 127, 39, 0.4), 0 0 0 0px rgba(255, 127, 39, 0.4);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    animation: ctaPulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.btn-cta i {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.btn-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.03);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ff944d 0%, #FF7F27 100%);
    box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(255, 127, 39, 0.6), 0 0 0 10px rgba(255, 127, 39, 0);
}

.btn-cta:hover i {
    transform: translate(3px, -3px);
}

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

@keyframes ctaPulse {
    0% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 127, 39, 0.4), 0 0 0 0px rgba(255, 127, 39, 0.4);
    }
    50% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 127, 39, 0.4), 0 0 0 12px rgba(255, 127, 39, 0);
    }
    100% {
        box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 127, 39, 0.4), 0 0 0 0px rgba(255, 127, 39, 0);
    }
}

/* Hero section scroll down mouse scroll animation */
.scroll-down-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 30px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    z-index: 5;
    animation: bounceIndicator 2s infinite;
}

.mouse {
    width: 26px;
    height: 44px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    border-radius: 20px;
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
}

.wheel {
    width: 4px;
    height: 8px;
    background: var(--white);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 8px;
    animation: scrollMouse 1.5s infinite;
}

@keyframes scrollMouse {
    0% { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px); }
}

@keyframes bounceIndicator {
    0%, 20%, 50%, 80%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
    40% { transform: translate(-50%, -10px); }
    60% { transform: translate(-50%, -5px); }
}

/* Foundation Introduction */
.intro-section {
    background: var(--white);
}

.intro-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
    gap: 5rem;
    align-items: center;
}

.intro-visual {
    position: relative;
}

.intro-image-container {
    background: radial-gradient(circle, #f8f9fa 0%, #e9ecef 100%);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 4rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    position: relative;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    min-height: 380px;
}

.intro-logo-watermark {
    width: 200px;
    height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0.85;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    border: 4px solid var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.intro-image-container:hover .intro-logo-watermark {
    transform: scale(1.05) rotate(5deg);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.intro-card-floating {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -20px;
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-left: 5px solid var(--accent-orange);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.intro-card-floating:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.floating-number {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
    line-height: 1;
    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.floating-label {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: var(--text-muted);
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Scholarship Announcements */
.announcements {
    background: var(--off-white);
    border-top: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
}

.announcements-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 2rem;
}

.announcement-card {
    background: var(--white);
    padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    border: 1px solid #E5E7EB;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.03);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}

.announcement-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.eligibility-card { border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-emerald); }
.timeline-card { border-top: 4px solid var(--primary-blue); }
.docs-card { border-top: 4px solid var(--accent-orange); }

.card-badge {
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 50px;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.bg-emerald-light { background: rgba(14, 138, 106, 0.08); color: var(--primary-emerald); }
.bg-blue-light { background: rgba(13, 35, 129, 0.08); color: var(--primary-blue); }
.bg-orange-light { background: rgba(255, 127, 39, 0.08); color: var(--accent-orange); }

.announcement-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
}

.announcement-list {
    list-style: none;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
}

.announcement-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

.announcement-list li i {
    font-size: 1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-top: 3px;
}

.text-emerald { color: var(--primary-emerald); }

/* Key Timeline items */
.timeline-items {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}

.t-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
    padding-left: 15px;
    border-left: 2px solid #E5E7EB;
    position: relative;
}

.t-item::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -6px;
    top: 6px;
    width: 10px;
    height: 10px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #cbd5e1;
    border: 2px solid var(--white);
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.t-item.highlight-item::after {
    background: var(--accent-orange);
    transform: scale(1.2);
}

.t-item.highlight-item {
    border-left-color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.t-date {
    font-size: 0.8125rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-muted);
}

.t-item.highlight-item .t-date {
    color: var(--accent-orange);
}

.t-event {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-blue-dark);
}

/* Step Roadmap Grid inside Apply Section */
.roadmap-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
    margin: 3.5rem 0;
    text-align: left;
}

.step-card {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-radius: var(--border-radius);
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
    position: relative;
    transition: var(--transition-smooth);
}

.step-card:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.step-num {
    position: absolute;
    top: -20px;
    left: 25px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FF7F27 0%, #ff5500 100%);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--white);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(255, 127, 39, 0.3);
}

.step-card h4 {
    color: var(--white);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    font-family: 'Poppins', sans-serif;
}

.step-card p {
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Responsive updates for the new elements */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3.5rem; }
    .announcements-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    .roadmap-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .intro-card-floating { right: 0; bottom: -10px; }
    .announcements-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}