/* ============================================================
   RESET / BASE
============================================================ */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}
html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}
body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  color: var(--dark);
  background: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}
img {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: block;
  height: auto;
}
a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
h1,
h2,
h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1.1;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 600;
}
p {
  line-height: 1.75;
}

/* Progress indicator */
.progress-bar {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  width: 0%;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: width 0.2s linear;
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL-REVEAL ANIMATION SYSTEM
============================================================ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal-left {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(-40px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-left.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.reveal-right {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(40px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-right.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateX(0);
}
.reveal-scale {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}
.reveal-scale.revealed {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Stagger delays for child items */
.stagger > *:nth-child(1) {
  transition-delay: 0s;
}
.stagger > *:nth-child(2) {
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}
.stagger > *:nth-child(3) {
  transition-delay: 0.2s;
}
.stagger > *:nth-child(4) {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}
.stagger > *:nth-child(5) {
  transition-delay: 0.4s;
}

/* ============================================================
   UTILITIES
============================================================ */
.wrap {
  max-width: 1160px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.eyebrow::before {
  content: "";
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--red);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.eyebrow--light {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}
.eyebrow--light::before {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.btn {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 14px;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  padding: 13px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  border: none;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.btn::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.btn:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.96);
}
.btn:disabled {
  opacity: 0.6;
  cursor: not-allowed;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.35);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-dark), #a01010);
  border-color: #a01010;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.5);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--dark);
  border: 2px solid var(--dark);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--dark);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.btn-ghost--light {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  box-shadow: none;
}
.btn-ghost--light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}
.btn-light {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--red-deep);
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}
.btn-light:hover {
  background: var(--off-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  position: relative;
}
section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--line), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.section-head {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 56px;
}
.section-head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(28px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark), var(--dark));
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
}
.section-head p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.section-head--center {
  text-align: center;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   STICKY NAV
============================================================ */
#site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
#site-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.99);
}
.nav-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 70px;
  padding: 0;
}
.nav-logo {
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease-out);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.75;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.nav-logo img {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 30px;
  align-items: center;
}
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: all 0.2s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 4px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--red);
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  border-radius: 1px;
}
.nav-links a:hover {
  color: var(--red);
}
.nav-links a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.nav-links a.active {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.nav-links a.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.nav-links a:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--red);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.nav-cta {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 6px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--dark);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] span:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.mobile-nav {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 70px;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.14);
  padding: 16px 24px 24px;
  z-index: 99;
  animation: slideDown 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.mobile-nav.is-open {
  display: block;
}
@keyframes slideDown {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}
.mobile-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
}
.mobile-nav li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition:
    color 0.2s,
    padding-left 0.2s;
}
.mobile-nav li a:hover {
  color: var(--red);
  padding-left: 6px;
}
.mobile-nav .mobile-cta {
  margin-top: 18px;
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .nav-links,
  .nav-cta {
    display: none;
  }
  .hamburger {
    display: flex;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--dark);
  height: calc(100vh - 70px);
  height: calc(100dvh - 70px);
  min-height: 500px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image: url("assets/images/hero.jpeg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}
.hero-bg img {
  display: none;
}

.hero-bg::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(
      105deg,
      rgba(10, 10, 20, 0.9) 30%,
      rgba(10, 10, 20, 0.28) 70%
    ),
    linear-gradient(
      to bottom,
      rgba(10, 10, 20, 0.05) 0%,
      rgba(10, 10, 20, 0.55) 100%
    );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 4px;
  height: 100%;
  background: var(--red);
  z-index: 2;
}

.particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.particle {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.28);
  animation: float linear infinite;
}
@keyframes float {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(100vh) scale(0);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  10% {
    opacity: 1;
  }
  90% {
    opacity: 0.5;
  }
  100% {
    transform: translateY(-10vh) scale(1.1);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.hero-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0;
}

.hero-content {
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  row-gap: 3px;
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.13em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.8s 0.2s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-eyebrow span.dot {
  width: 3px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero-content h1 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4.8vw, 62px);
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.35s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-content h1 em {
  color: var(--red);
  font-style: normal;
}

.hero-content .tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: clamp(16px, 1.8vw, 22px);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.5s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hero-content .lede {
  font-size: clamp(13.5px, 1.2vw, 15.5px);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  max-width: 54ch;
  line-height: 1.68;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  font-weight: 400;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.65s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.9s 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.hero-ctas .btn {
  padding: 13px 28px;
  font-size: 14px;
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(22px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes iconBounce {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.08);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(28px, 5vw, 52px);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    height: auto;
    min-height: calc(100svh - 70px);
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 44px 0 48px;
  }
  .hero-content {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(26px, 8vw, 40px);
  }
  .hero-content .tagline {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
  .hero-content .lede {
    font-size: 13.5px;
    max-width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
  }
  .hero-ctas {
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .hero-ctas .btn {
    padding: 12px 22px;
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow {
    font-size: 9px;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 36px 0 40px;
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 9vw, 34px);
  }
  .hero-content .lede {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .hero-ctas .btn {
    padding: 11px 18px;
    font-size: 13px;
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   STAT STRIP
============================================================ */
.stats {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}
.stat-item {
  padding: 36px 24px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: background 0.25s;
}
.stat-item::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--red);
  transition: width 0.35s var(--ease-out);
}
.stat-item:hover::after {
  width: 60%;
}
.stat-item:hover {
  background: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.03);
}
.stat-item:first-child {
  border-left: none;
}
.stat-item b {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 3.5vw, 44px);
  color: var(--red);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.stat-item span {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .stat-item:nth-child(3) {
    border-left: none;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   WHY CLE?
============================================================ */
.why-cle-section {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--off-white) 0%,
    rgba(250, 249, 247, 0.5) 100%
  );
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-cle-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: -200px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.08) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-cle-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  right: -120px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.06) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.why-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 32px 24px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 2;
}
.why-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at top right,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.08) 0%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.2);
}
.why-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.why-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.why-card-number {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--red);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  opacity: 0.25;
}
.why-card h3 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.why-card p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-weight: 400;
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .why-card {
    padding: 28px 22px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .why-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
  }
  .why-card-number {
    font-size: 36px;
  }
  .why-card h3 {
    font-size: 16px;
  }
  .why-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS / WHAT LEADERS ARE SAYING
============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #f8f6f3 0%, #f2edea 50%, #f8f6f3 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 100px 0;
}
/* Ambient glow orbs */
.testimonials-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -180px;
  right: -180px;
  width: 560px;
  height: 560px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.07) 0%,
    transparent 68%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: tsFloat 22s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.testimonials-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 440px;
  height: 440px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.05) 0%,
    transparent 68%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: tsFloat 28s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}
@keyframes tsFloat {
  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(24px) scale(1.04);
  }
}

.testimonials-container {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 28px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
/* Large decorative watermark quote behind cards */
.testimonials-container::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: -40px;
  left: -20px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 300px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--red);
  opacity: 0.04;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* ── Entrance animation ── */
.testimonial-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: tsSlideUp 0.75s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
.testimonial-item:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0.15s;
}
.testimonial-item:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 0.32s;
}
@keyframes tsSlideUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(48px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

/* ── Card shell ── */
.testimonial-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.1);
  box-shadow:
    0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  transition:
    transform 0.45s var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 0.45s var(--ease-out),
    border-color 0.45s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
/* Top accent bar reveals on hover */
.testimonial-wrapper::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    var(--red) 0%,
    var(--red-dark) 60%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  z-index: 4;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out);
}
.testimonial-wrapper:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.testimonial-wrapper:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border-color: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.18);
  box-shadow:
    0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04),
    0 24px 64px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.14),
    0 0 0 4px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.04);
}

/* ── Left panel — Portrait + Identity ── */
.testimonial-image-section {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  order: 1;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.08);
}
.testimonial-image-box {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  height: 240px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #d8d6d4, #c4c2c0);
}
.testimonial-hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition:
    transform 0.65s var(--ease-out),
    filter 0.65s var(--ease-out);
  filter: saturate(0.9);
}
.testimonial-wrapper:hover .testimonial-hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
  filter: saturate(1.05);
}
.image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    transparent 42%,
    rgba(20, 8, 8, 0.32) 100%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Identity plate below image */
.testimonial-info {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 4px;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.08) 0%,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.02) 100%
  );
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}
/* Red accent line at top of plate */
.testimonial-info::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: -1px;
  width: 30px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--red);
  border-radius: 0 0 2px 2px;
}
.testimonial-info h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
}
.testimonial-info p {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ── Right panel — Quote ── */
.testimonial-text-section {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 40px 44px;
  background: #fff;
  position: relative;
  order: 2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
/* Giant decorative opening quote */
.testimonial-text-section::before {
  content: "\201C";
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  left: 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 110px;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--red);
  opacity: 0.07;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
  z-index: 0;
}
.testimonial-text {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testimonial-text p {
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: #282838;
  line-height: 1.82;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
  letter-spacing: 0.1px;
}

/* ──────────────────────────────────────────
   RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINTS
────────────────────────────────────────── */

/* ≤ 1280px: tighten padding */
@media (max-width: 1280px) {
  .testimonial-text-section {
    padding: 36px 38px;
  }
  .testimonial-text p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
}

/* ≤ 1024px: narrow portrait panel */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .testimonials-container {
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .testimonial-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 230px 1fr;
    border-radius: 18px;
  }
  .testimonial-image-box {
    height: 210px;
  }
  .testimonial-info {
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
  .testimonial-info h4 {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .testimonial-info p {
    font-size: 11px;
  }
  .testimonial-text-section {
    padding: 28px 30px;
  }
  .testimonial-text p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    line-height: 1.78;
  }
  .testimonial-text-section::before {
    font-size: 90px;
  }
  .testimonials-container::before {
    font-size: 220px;
  }
}

/* ≤ 768px: horizontal header thumbnail + quote below */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
  .testimonials-container {
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .testimonials-container::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .testimonial-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    border-radius: 16px;
  }
  .testimonial-image-section {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch;
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.08);
    order: 1;
  }
  .testimonial-image-box {
    width: 100px;
    height: auto;
    min-height: 110px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    border-right: 1px solid rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.08);
  }
  .testimonial-info {
    border-top: none;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }
  .testimonial-info::before {
    left: 16px;
    width: 22px;
  }
  .testimonial-info h4 {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
  .testimonial-info p {
    font-size: 10.5px;
  }
  .testimonial-text-section {
    order: 2;
    padding: 22px 22px;
  }
  .testimonial-text-section::before {
    font-size: 72px;
    top: 6px;
    left: 14px;
  }
  .testimonial-text p {
    font-size: 14px;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }
  .testimonial-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
  }
}

/* ≤ 600px: compact */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .testimonial-image-box {
    width: 88px;
    min-height: 100px;
  }
  .testimonial-text-section {
    padding: 18px 20px;
  }
  .testimonial-text p {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
}

/* ≤ 420px: small phones */
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .testimonials-section {
    padding: 48px 0;
  }
  .testimonials-container {
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .testimonial-wrapper {
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .testimonial-wrapper:hover {
    transform: translateY(-3px);
  }
  .testimonial-image-box {
    width: 78px;
    min-height: 88px;
  }
  .testimonial-info h4 {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .testimonial-info p {
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .testimonial-text-section {
    padding: 16px 16px;
  }
  .testimonial-text-section::before {
    font-size: 56px;
    opacity: 0.06;
  }
  .testimonial-text p {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.7;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
============================================================ */
.about-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.about-section::before {
  content: "About";
  position: absolute;
  right: -40px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 220px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.04);
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  user-select: none;
}
.about-intro-text {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--dark);
  line-height: 1.9;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
  max-width: 900px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--dark) 0%,
    var(--dark) 70%,
    var(--red) 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 32px;
}
.about-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  border-top: none;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: all 0.35s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
}
.about-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 1;
}
.about-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.04) 0%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.about-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.12);
}
.about-card:hover::before {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.about-card:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.card-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.1),
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.05)
  );
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}

.about-card:hover .card-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.15),
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.08)
  );
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.about-card h3 {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  color: var(--dark);
}
.about-card p {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.about-card ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
}
.about-card li {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #374151;
  transition: all 0.2s;
}
.about-card li:hover {
  background: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.03);
  padding-left: 8px;
  padding-right: 8px;
  margin: 0 -8px;
}
.about-card li b {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 17px;
  color: var(--red);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.about-intro-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 19px;
  color: var(--dark);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--red);
  padding-left: 24px;
  margin: 24px 0 32px;
  max-width: 58ch;
  line-height: 1.7;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 24px;
  }
  .about-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
  .card-icon {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }
  .about-card h3 {
    font-size: 19px;
  }
  .about-intro-text {
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }
  .about-intro-quote {
    font-size: 17px;
    padding-left: 18px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .about-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .about-card h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
  }
  .about-card p {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
  .about-intro-text {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .about-intro-quote {
    font-size: 15.5px;
    padding-left: 14px;
    border-left-width: 3px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   THEMES / PROGRAMME THEMES
============================================================ */
.themes-section {
  background-image: url("assets/images/Programme Themes-bg.jpeg");
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0;
}

.themes-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.92) 0%,
    rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.88) 50%,
    rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.92) 100%
  );
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.themes-section .wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.themes-section .section-head {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  margin-bottom: 64px;
}

.themes-section .section-head p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 16.5px;
}

.themes-section h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    var(--white) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9) 100%
  );
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
}

/* ============================================================
   THEME CARDS GRID
============================================================ */
.theme-cards-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.theme-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 32px 28px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-top: 2px solid var(--red);
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-out), transform 0.3s var(--ease-out), box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease-out), border-color 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.theme-card:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-top-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.theme-card-top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.theme-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.theme-card-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.18);
  border-radius: 8px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  transition: background 0.3s var(--ease-out), transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.theme-card-icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.theme-card:hover .theme-card-icon {
  background: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.32);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.theme-card h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.3;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.theme-card p {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 400;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.theme-card:hover p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

/* ============================================================
   THEME CARDS RESPONSIVE
============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .theme-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .theme-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
  }
  .theme-card {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .themes-section {
    padding: 80px 0;
  }
  .themes-section .section-head {
    margin-bottom: 48px;
  }
  .theme-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .theme-card {
    padding: 24px 20px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .theme-card h3 {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .theme-card p {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
  .theme-card-icon {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .theme-card-icon svg {
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .themes-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
  .theme-cards-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .theme-card {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .themes-section {
    padding: 52px 0;
  }
  .theme-card h3 {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }
  .theme-card p {
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ELIGIBILITY
============================================================ */
.elig-section {
  background: var(--white);
}
.elig-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
}
.fact-block {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8),
    rgba(250, 249, 247, 0.8)
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 36px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.fact-block:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--red-light);
}
.fact-block h3 {
  font-size: 19px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.fact-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  font-size: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.fact-row .label {
  color: var(--muted);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  max-width: 44%;
}
.fact-row .value {
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
}
.pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}
.pill {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    border-color 0.2s,
    color 0.2s,
    transform 0.2s;
}
.pill:hover {
  background: var(--red);
  border-color: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.pill--red {
  background: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.3);
  color: var(--red-deep);
}
.pill--red:hover {
  background: var(--red);
  border-color: var(--red);
  color: var(--white);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .elig-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 28px;
  }
  .fact-block {
    padding: 28px 24px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .elig-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .fact-block {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .fact-block h3 {
    font-size: 17px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
  }
  .fact-row {
    font-size: 13px;
    padding: 11px 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
  }
  .fact-row .label {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .fact-row .value {
    text-align: left;
  }
  .pills {
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 16px;
  }
  .pill {
    font-size: 12px;
    padding: 5px 11px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   GALLERY
============================================================ */
.gallery-section {
  background: var(--dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.gallery-section .section-head h2 {
  color: var(--white);
}
.gallery-section .section-head p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}
.gallery-section .eyebrow {
  color: var(--red);
}
.gallery-section .eyebrow::before {
  background: var(--red);
}

.masonry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.masonry figure {
  margin: 0;
  break-inside: unset;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 8px;
  cursor: pointer;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.masonry figure:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.masonry img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.55s var(--ease-out);
  object-fit: cover;
}
.masonry figure:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.masonry .fig-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to top,
    rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.95) 0%,
    transparent 55%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 18px 16px;
}
.masonry figure:hover .fig-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}
.masonry figcaption {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* ============================================================
   LIGHTBOX / MODAL GALLERY
============================================================ */
.lightbox {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 16px;
}
.lightbox.active {
  display: flex;
}
.lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.95);
  z-index: -1;
  animation: fadeIn 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  animation: zoomIn 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
#lightbox-image {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: 90vw;
  max-height: 85vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}
.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 10;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}
.lightbox-prev,
.lightbox-next {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 10;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.lightbox-prev {
  left: -70px;
}
.lightbox-next {
  right: -70px;
}
.lightbox-prev:hover,
.lightbox-next:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
}
.lightbox-counter {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -50px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
  }
}
@keyframes zoomIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(0.95);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* Responsive Gallery */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .masonry {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .masonry {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .masonry {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 10px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lightbox-prev,
  .lightbox-next {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    left: 8px;
    right: auto;
  }
  .lightbox-next {
    left: auto;
    right: 8px;
  }
  .lightbox-close {
    top: 8px;
    right: 8px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }
  .lightbox-counter {
    bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  #lightbox-image {
    max-width: 95vw;
    max-height: 80vh;
  }
}

.img-placeholder {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #252540 0%, #1a1a2e 100%);
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

/* ============================================================
   FACULTY + WHO CAN JOIN
============================================================ */
.faculty-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.faculty-join-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
}
.faculty-desc {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}
.role-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.role-cell {
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 14px 16px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #374151;
  transition:
    background 0.2s,
    color 0.2s,
    transform 0.2s;
  cursor: default;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.role-cell::before {
  content: "";
  width: 5px;
  height: 5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--red);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.role-cell:hover {
  background: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.06);
  color: var(--red-deep);
}
.role-cell:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

.aspire-intro {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.aspire-list {
  list-style: none;
}
.aspire-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 13px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: padding-left 0.2s;
}
.aspire-list li:hover {
  padding-left: 6px;
}
.aspire-list li .arrow {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.2s;
}
.aspire-list li:hover .arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .faculty-join-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 48px;
  }
  .role-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .faculty-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
  .role-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .faculty-desc {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }
  .aspire-list li {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 11px 0;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .aspire-intro {
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .faculty-section {
    padding: 52px 0;
  }
  .role-cell {
    font-size: 12.5px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
  }
  .aspire-list li {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   ODYSSEY
============================================================ */
.odyssey-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red-deep) 0%, #b81414 100%);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.odyssey-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.85) 0%,
    rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.8) 50%,
    rgba(26, 26, 46, 0.85) 100%
  );
  z-index: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.odyssey-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -150px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}
.odyssey-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.odyssey-section .wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.odyssey-section h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
}
.odyssey-section .section-head p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}
.odyssey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.odyssey-copy p {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.85;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.odyssey-copy p strong {
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.odyssey-copy .btn {
  margin-top: 20px;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.odyssey-copy .btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.odyssey-media {
  position: relative;
  perspective: 1000px;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 2;
}
.odyssey-media::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -12px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08)
  );
  border-radius: 16px;
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.odyssey-media:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.odyssey-media img {
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  transition: all 0.5s var(--ease-out);
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
  object-fit: cover;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
}
.odyssey-media:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04) translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 56px 140px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}
.odyssey-media::after {
  content: "THE GRAND FINALE";
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--red-deep);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 10;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  animation: slideInRight 0.6s 0.3s var(--ease-out) backwards;
}
@keyframes slideInRight {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateX(-20px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateX(0);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .odyssey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 56px;
  }
  .odyssey-media {
    order: -1;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .odyssey-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
  .odyssey-grid {
    gap: 36px;
  }
  .odyssey-copy p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .odyssey-media::after {
    font-size: 10px;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    top: 16px;
    left: 16px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .odyssey-section {
    padding: 52px 0;
  }
  .odyssey-copy p {
    font-size: 14.5px;
  }
  .odyssey-media img {
    border-width: 2px;
    border-radius: 10px;
  }
  .odyssey-media::after {
    font-size: 9px;
    padding: 5px 10px;
    top: 12px;
    left: 12px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   TAKEAWAYS
============================================================ */
.takeaways-section {
  background: var(--white);
}
.take-strip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--red);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.take-cell {
  padding: 32px 24px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  transition:
    background 0.25s,
    transform 0.25s;
  cursor: default;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.take-cell::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.06) 0%,
    transparent 60%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.take-cell:hover::after {
  opacity: 1;
}
.take-cell:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.take-num {
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: block;
}
.take-cell h4 {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .take-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .take-strip {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .take-cell {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }
  .take-cell h4 {
    font-size: 13.5px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .takeaways-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
  .take-strip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .take-cell {
    padding: 20px 16px;
  }
  .take-num {
    font-size: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
  }
  .take-cell h4 {
    font-size: 13px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   APPLY
============================================================ */
.apply-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark-2) 0%, #1a1f3a 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.apply-section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -10%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.15) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.apply-section::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -120px;
  left: -120px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.1) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.apply-section h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(30px, 4vw, 48px);
}
.apply-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1.1fr;
  gap: 80px;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.apply-eyebrow {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.apply-eyebrow::before {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}
.apply-steps {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 32px 0 36px;
}
.apply-steps li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transition:
    padding-left 0.25s var(--ease-out),
    color 0.25s;
}
.apply-steps li:hover {
  padding-left: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
}
.step-num {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.6);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.apply-steps li:hover .step-num {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 36px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.8);
  transform: scale(1.12);
}
.apply-note {
  margin-top: 28px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
}
.qr-card {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98),
    rgba(250, 249, 247, 0.98)
  );
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  color: var(--dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 52px 40px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: all 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.qr-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.08) 0%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  border-radius: 16px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.4s;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.qr-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), transparent);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.qr-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.02);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.25);
}
.qr-card:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}
.qr-card:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}
.qr-placeholder {
  width: 280px;
  height: 280px;
  margin: 0 auto 28px;
  background: var(--light);
  border: 3px dashed rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  position: relative;
}
.qr-placeholder:hover {
  border-color: var(--red);
  background: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.03);
  transform: scale(1.02);
}
.qr-placeholder a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 5px;
}
.qr-placeholder img {
  width: 90%;
  height: 90%;
  object-fit: contain;
}
.qr-placeholder svg {
  opacity: 0.35;
}
.qr-placeholder span {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}
.qr-card h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  margin-top: 36px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.qr-card p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 400;
}
.fee-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.15),
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.08)
  );
  color: var(--red-deep);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.3);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  border-radius: 25px;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.fee-badge:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--red);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.4);
}
@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .apply-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .qr-card {
    padding: 40px 28px;
  }
  .qr-placeholder {
    width: 220px;
    height: 220px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
  .qr-placeholder span {
    bottom: -28px;
    font-size: 10px;
  }
  .apply-steps li {
    font-size: 14.5px;
    gap: 16px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .apply-section {
    padding: 72px 0;
  }
  .qr-card {
    padding: 32px 20px;
  }
  .qr-placeholder {
    width: 180px;
    height: 180px;
  }
  .qr-card h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin-top: 28px;
  }
  .apply-steps li {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 16px 0;
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .step-num {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
  .apply-note {
    font-size: 12.5px;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .apply-section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }
  .qr-placeholder {
    width: 160px;
    height: 160px;
  }
  .apply-steps {
    margin: 24px 0 28px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
============================================================ */
footer {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--dark) 0%, #0f0f1e 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  padding: 80px 0 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
footer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--red-deep), var(--red));
}
footer::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  right: -50%;
  width: 600px;
  height: 600px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.06) 0%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  pointer-events: none;
}
.foot-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  font-size: 13.5px;
  line-height: 1.9;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.foot-logo {
  height: 50px;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  opacity: 0.95;
  transition: opacity 0.2s;
  background-color: white;
  padding: 1%;
}
.foot-logo:hover {
  opacity: 1;
}
.foot-grid h5 {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.foot-grid a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  transition:
    color 0.2s,
    text-decoration 0.2s;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 1px;
}
.foot-grid a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--red);
  transition: width 0.25s var(--ease-out);
}
.foot-grid a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}
.foot-grid a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}
.foot-grid address {
  font-style: normal;
}
.foot-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  margin-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-top: 18px;
  max-width: 46ch;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.foot-bottom {
  margin-top: 56px;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.32);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.foot-copyright {
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.foot-credit {
  line-height: 1.6;
  text-align: right;
}
.foot-credit a {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.foot-credit a:hover {
  color: var(--white);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .foot-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .foot-bottom {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .foot-credit {
    text-align: left;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION — SIMPLE & PROFESSIONAL
============================================================ */
.faq-section {
  background: #ffffff;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.faq-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

/* FAQ Header */
.faq-intro {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  text-align: center;
}
.faq-intro .eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.faq-intro h2 {
  font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 44px);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.faq-intro p {
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* FAQ Items Container */
.faq-items-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  counter-reset: faqcount;
}

/* Individual FAQ Item */
.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;
  border-radius: 6px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}
.faq-item:hover {
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.12);
}
.faq-item.open {
  border-color: var(--red);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.15);
}

/* FAQ Question Button */
.faq-question {
  counter-increment: faqcount;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 18px 24px;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out);
  background: var(--white);
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  text-align: left;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-item:hover .faq-question {
  color: var(--red);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-question {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* FAQ Icon */
.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  color: var(--red);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

/* FAQ Answer */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    max-height 0.3s var(--ease-out),
    padding 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  opacity: 0;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 600px;
  padding: 0 24px 18px;
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Answer Text */
.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: #666;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}
.faq-answer p:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.faq-answer strong {
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.faq-answer a {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.faq-answer a:hover {
  color: var(--red-dark);
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.faq-item:hover .faq-icon {
  background: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.12);
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
.faq-item.open .faq-icon {
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.15),
    rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.08)
  );
  transform: rotate(45deg) scale(1.15);
}

/* Answer */
.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition:
    max-height 0.4s var(--ease-out),
    padding 0.4s var(--ease-out),
    opacity 0.4s var(--ease-out);
  opacity: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(250, 249, 247, 0.5),
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3)
  );
}
.faq-item.open .faq-answer {
  max-height: 1200px;
  padding: 4px 24px 28px 76px;
  opacity: 1;
}

.faq-answer p {
  font-size: 14.5px;
  color: #5a5a5a;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}
.faq-answer p:not(:last-child) {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.faq-answer strong {
  color: var(--dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.05);
  padding: 2px 6px;
  border-radius: 3px;
}
.faq-answer a {
  color: var(--red);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  border-bottom: 2px solid transparent;
}
.faq-answer a::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -4px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  transition: width 0.3s var(--ease-out);
}
.faq-answer a:hover {
  color: var(--red-dark);
}
.faq-answer a:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .faq-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
  .faq-intro {
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
  .faq-intro h2 {
    font-size: clamp(24px, 7vw, 32px);
  }
  .faq-intro p {
    font-size: 15px;
  }
  .faq-item {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
  .faq-question {
    padding: 16px 18px;
    font-size: 14.5px;
    gap: 12px;
  }
  .faq-question::before {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    font-size: 10.5px;
    border-radius: 6px;
  }
  .faq-icon {
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
    font-size: 17px;
  }
  .faq-item.open .faq-answer {
    padding: 4px 18px 20px 58px;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   OUR TEAM
============================================================ */
.team-section {
  background: var(--off-white);
}
.team-group {
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
.team-group:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.team-group-title {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--red);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(223,25,25,0.15);
}
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}
.team-grid--2col {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 0;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--red);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: rgba(223,25,25,0.3);
}
img.team-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out);
}
.team-card:hover img.team-card-img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.team-card-initial {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(223,25,25,0.1), rgba(223,25,25,0.05));
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 36px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--red);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}
.team-card-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  padding: 14px 16px 0;
}
.team-card-role {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.4;
  padding: 0 16px 16px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .team-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .team-grid--2col {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 100%;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .team-grid,
  .team-grid--2col {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .team-grid--2col {
    max-width: 100%;
  }
  .team-section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   BACK TO TOP BUTTON
============================================================ */
#back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--red), var(--red-dark));
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.4);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out);
  z-index: 200;
}
#back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
#back-to-top:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(223, 25, 25, 0.55);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
#back-to-top:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ============================================================
   FORM VALIDATION ERROR STYLES
============================================================ */
.input-group.has-error input,
.input-group.has-error select,
.input-group.has-error textarea {
  border-color: #ef4444;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.15);
}

.custom-group.has-error {
  border: 1px solid #ef4444;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px;
  background: rgba(239, 68, 68, 0.02);
}

.input-group.has-error label {
  color: #ef4444;
}