/* ============================================================
   VIDYAPEETH INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
   Main Stylesheet — Mobile-First, Premium Design
   ============================================================ */

/* ── CUSTOM PROPERTIES ─────────────────────────────────────── */
:root {
    --navy:       #1a3c5e;
    --navy-dark:  #102843;
    --navy-light: #224d78;
    --saffron:    #e07b2a;
    --saffron-light: #f49b4e;
    --saffron-pale: #fdf3e8;
    --gold:       #c9942a;
    --green:      #2e7d52;
    --cream:      #faf8f4;
    --warm-white: #fffdf9;
    --text-dark:  #1c1c1e;
    --text-body:  #3a3a3c;
    --text-muted: #6b6b70;
    --border:     #e8e4dd;
    --shadow-sm:  0 2px 8px rgba(26,60,94,.08);
    --shadow-md:  0 6px 24px rgba(26,60,94,.12);
    --shadow-lg:  0 16px 48px rgba(26,60,94,.16);
    --radius-sm:  6px;
    --radius-md:  12px;
    --radius-lg:  20px;
    --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
    --font-body:    'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    --font-hindi:   'Tiro Devanagari Hindi', serif;
    --transition:   0.25s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    --max-width: 1280px;
}

/* ── RESET ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
*, *::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(--text-body);
    background: var(--warm-white);
    line-height: 1.65;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* ── TYPOGRAPHY ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.25;
    font-weight: 600;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.75rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem); }
p { line-height: 1.75; color: var(--text-body); }

.devanagari { font-family: var(--font-hindi); }

/* ── UTILITY ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.container { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.25rem; }
.section { padding: 4rem 0; }
.section-lg { padding: 6rem 0; }
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-saffron { color: var(--saffron); }
.text-navy { color: var(--navy); }
.bg-navy { background: var(--navy); }
.bg-cream { background: var(--cream); }
.bg-saffron-pale { background: var(--saffron-pale); }
.visually-hidden { position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); }
.badge { display: inline-block; padding: .25rem .75rem; border-radius: 100px; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .05em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.badge-saffron { background: var(--saffron-pale); color: var(--saffron); }
.badge-navy { background: rgba(26,60,94,.1); color: var(--navy); }
.badge-green { background: rgba(46,125,82,.1); color: var(--green); }

/* Section heading pattern */
.section-heading { margin-bottom: 3rem; }
.section-heading .eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .15em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--saffron);
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.section-heading h2 { margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.section-heading .subtitle { color: var(--text-muted); max-width: 600px; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.section-heading.centered { text-align: center; }
.section-heading.centered .subtitle { margin: 0 auto; }

.heading-ornament {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .75rem;
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.heading-ornament .eyebrow { margin-bottom: 0; }
.heading-ornament::after {
    content: '';
    flex: 1;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--border);
    max-width: 80px;
}

/* ── BUTTONS ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    padding: .75rem 1.75rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    letter-spacing: .02em;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
    background: var(--saffron);
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(224,123,42,.3);
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: #c96b1a; box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(224,123,42,.4); transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn-outline {
    background: transparent;
    color: var(--navy);
    border: 2px solid var(--navy);
}
.btn-outline:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; }
.btn-outline-white {
    background: transparent;
    color: #fff;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,.7);
}
.btn-outline-white:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.15); border-color: #fff; }
.btn-sm { padding: .5rem 1.25rem; font-size: .82rem; }
.btn-lg { padding: 1rem 2.25rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ── TICKER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.ticker-bar {
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    color: #fff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 36px;
    font-size: .8rem;
}
.ticker-label {
    background: var(--saffron);
    padding: 0 1rem;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .4rem;
    white-space: nowrap;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .75rem;
    letter-spacing: .05em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}
.ticker-track { overflow: hidden; flex: 1; }
.ticker-content {
    display: inline-block;
    white-space: nowrap;
    animation: ticker 35s linear infinite;
    padding-left: 100%;
    opacity: .9;
}
@keyframes ticker { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ── TOP BAR ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.top-bar {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-size: .8rem;
    padding: .4rem 0;
    display: none;
}
@media (min-width: 768px) { .top-bar { display: block; } }
.top-bar-inner { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; }
.top-bar-left { display: flex; gap: 1.25rem; }
.top-bar-left span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .4rem; }
.top-bar-left i { color: var(--saffron); }
.top-bar-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; }
.top-bar-right a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.65); transition: color var(--transition); font-size: .85rem; }
.top-bar-right a:hover { color: #fff; }
.top-admission-btn {
    background: var(--saffron) !important;
    color: #fff !important;
    padding: .25rem .9rem;
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .72rem;
    letter-spacing: .04em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* ── HEADER / NAV ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-header {
    background: #fff;
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1000;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.site-header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.header-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    height: 72px;
    gap: 1rem;
}
.site-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-emblem {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    border-radius: 10px;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.logo-emblem.small { width: 36px; height: 36px; border-radius: 8px; }
.logo-devanagari {
    font-family: var(--font-hindi);
    color: var(--saffron);
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1;
}
.logo-emblem.small .logo-devanagari { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.logo-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.logo-name {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--navy);
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.logo-tagline { font-size: .68rem; color: var(--text-muted); letter-spacing: .04em; }

.main-nav { display: none; }
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .main-nav { display: flex; align-items: center; } }
.main-nav > ul { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .1rem; }
.main-nav > ul > li { position: relative; }
.main-nav > ul > li > a {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem;
    padding: .5rem .85rem;
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a:hover,
.main-nav > ul > li > a.active {
    color: var(--saffron);
    background: var(--saffron-pale);
}
.main-nav > ul > li > a i { font-size: .65rem; transition: transform var(--transition); }
.main-nav > ul > li:hover > a i { transform: rotate(180deg); }

/* Dropdown */
.dropdown {
    position: absolute;
    top: calc(100% + .5rem);
    left: 0;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    min-width: 210px;
    padding: .5rem;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    z-index: 100;
}
.has-dropdown:hover .dropdown { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: translateY(0); }
.dropdown li a {
    display: block;
    padding: .6rem 1rem;
    font-size: .875rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.dropdown li a:hover { background: var(--saffron-pale); color: var(--saffron); }

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    width: 42px; height: 42px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: 8px;
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
@media (min-width: 1024px) { .hamburger { display: none; } }
.hamburger:hover { background: var(--saffron-pale); }
.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    width: 100%;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--navy);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* Mobile Nav */
.nav-overlay {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.5);
    z-index: 999;
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.nav-overlay.active { display: block; }

@media (max-width: 1023px) {
    .main-nav {
        display: flex !important;
        flex-direction: column;
        position: fixed;
        top: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
        width: min(340px, 85vw);
        background: #fff;
        z-index: 1000;
        padding: 5rem 1.5rem 2rem;
        overflow-y: auto;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        transform: translateX(100%);
        transition: transform .35s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
    }
    .main-nav.open { transform: translateX(0); }
    .main-nav > ul { flex-direction: column; width: 100%; gap: 0; }
    .main-nav > ul > li > a { padding: .85rem .75rem; font-size: 1rem; border-radius: 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
    .dropdown {
        position: static;
        opacity: 1; visibility: visible; transform: none;
        box-shadow: none; border: none;
        background: var(--cream);
        border-radius: 0;
        padding: 0;
        display: none;
    }
    .has-dropdown.open .dropdown { display: block; }
    .dropdown li a { padding: .65rem 1.5rem; border-radius: 0; font-size: .9rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
}

/* ── PAGE HERO (Inner Pages) ────────────────────────────────── */
.page-hero {
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.page-hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.page-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero .breadcrumb {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    margin-bottom: .75rem;
}
.page-hero .breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--saffron); }
.page-hero .breadcrumb i { font-size: .7rem; color: var(--saffron); }
.page-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.page-hero .page-hero-sub { color: rgba(255,255,255,.7); font-size: 1rem; max-width: 600px; }
.page-hero-accent {
    position: absolute;
    right: -2rem;
    top: 50%;
    transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,123,42,.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── HOME HERO ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.home-hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: min(85vh, 700px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: var(--navy-dark);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.home-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 60%, rgba(224,123,42,.2) 0%, transparent 50%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 30%, rgba(46,125,82,.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
        linear-gradient(135deg, #102843 0%, #1a3c5e 50%, #0e2035 100%);
}
.home-hero-pattern {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    opacity: .04;
    background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='80' height='80' viewBox='0 0 80 80' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='1' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cpath d='M0 0h40v40H0V0zm40 40h40v40H40V40zm0-40h2l-2 2V0zm0 4l4-4h2l-6 6V4zm0 4l8-8h2L40 10V8zm0 4L52 0h2L40 14v-2zm0 4L56 0h2L40 18v-2zm0 4L60 0h2L40 22v-2zm0 4L64 0h2L40 26v-2zm0 4L68 0h2L40 30v-2zm0 4L72 0h2L40 34v-2zm0 4L76 0h2L40 38v-2zm0 4L80 0v2L42 40h-2zm4 0L80 4v2L46 40h-2zm4 0L80 8v2L50 40h-2zm4 0L80 12v2L54 40h-2zm4 0L80 16v2L58 40h-2zm4 0L80 20v2L62 40h-2zm4 0L80 24v2L66 40h-2zm4 0L80 28v2L70 40h-2zm4 0L80 32v2L74 40h-2zm4 0L80 36v2L78 40h-2z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
}
.home-hero-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    padding: 4rem 0 3rem;
}
.home-hero-content { max-width: 680px; }
.hero-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    padding: .35rem .9rem;
    background: rgba(224,123,42,.2);
    border: 1px solid rgba(224,123,42,.3);
    border-radius: 100px;
    font-size: .75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--saffron-light);
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.hero-eyebrow i { font-size: .65rem; }
.home-hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 6vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    letter-spacing: -.02em;
}
.home-hero h1 em {
    font-style: normal;
    color: var(--saffron-light);
}
.home-hero .hero-sub {
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.75);
    font-size: clamp(.95rem, 2vw, 1.15rem);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
    max-width: 560px;
}
.hero-cta-group { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 2rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    padding-top: 2.5rem;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
}
.hero-stat { text-align: left; }
.hero-stat .num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--saffron-light);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
}
.hero-stat .label {
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    font-weight: 500;
}

/* ── MARQUEE STRIP ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.affiliation-strip {
    background: var(--saffron);
    padding: .7rem 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    white-space: nowrap;
}
.affiliation-strip-inner {
    display: inline-flex;
    gap: 3rem;
    animation: scrollStrip 25s linear infinite;
}
.affiliation-strip span {
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #fff;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .06em;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
}
.affiliation-strip span i { font-size: .7rem; }
@keyframes scrollStrip { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ── ANNOUNCEMENTS SECTION ──────────────────────────────────── */
.announcements-section { padding: 3.5rem 0; }
.announcements-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
@media (min-width: 600px) { .announcements-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .announcements-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.notice-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition), transform var(--transition);
}
.notice-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.notice-card.important { border-left: 3px solid var(--saffron); }
.notice-icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: var(--saffron-pale);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--saffron);
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.notice-body h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .25rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.notice-body .notice-date { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── TWO-COLUMN NOTICE+NEWS LAYOUT ─────────────────────────── */
.updates-section { padding: 4rem 0; background: var(--cream); }
.updates-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .updates-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.updates-panel {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
}
.updates-panel-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.updates-panel-header h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; }
.updates-panel-body { padding: .75rem 0; }
.update-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: .85rem;
    padding: .85rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: background var(--transition);
}
.update-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.update-item:hover { background: var(--cream); }
.update-date-badge {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: .3rem .5rem;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 44px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.update-date-badge .day { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; display: block; }
.update-date-badge .mon { font-size: .65rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; opacity: .8; display: block; }
.update-text h5 { font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.update-text .meta { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── ABOUT PREVIEW ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.about-preview { padding: 5rem 0; }
.about-preview-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .about-preview-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.about-visual { position: relative; }
.about-image-main {
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    aspect-ratio: 4/3;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.about-image-main img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.about-image-main .image-placeholder {
    text-align: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    padding: 2rem;
}
.about-image-main .image-placeholder i { font-size: 4rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.about-stat-card {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1.5rem;
    right: -1.5rem;
    background: var(--saffron);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    text-align: center;
}
.about-stat-card .big-num { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 2.5rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; display: block; }
.about-stat-card .stat-label { font-size: .75rem; opacity: .85; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .05em; }
.about-content { padding-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.values-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; }
.value-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .75rem;
    font-size: .92rem;
    color: var(--text-body);
}
.value-item i { color: var(--saffron); font-size: .85rem; }

/* ── PRINCIPAL MESSAGE ──────────────────────────────────────── */
.principal-section { padding: 5rem 0; background: var(--navy); }
.principal-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .principal-grid { grid-template-columns: auto 1fr; } }
.principal-photo-wrap { text-align: center; }
.principal-photo {
    width: 200px; height: 200px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 4px solid var(--saffron);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    font-size: 4rem;
}
.principal-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.principal-name { color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: .25rem; }
.principal-designation { color: var(--saffron-light); font-size: .82rem; letter-spacing: .06em; text-transform: uppercase; }
.principal-content blockquote {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.9);
    line-height: 1.55;
    border-left: 4px solid var(--saffron);
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
    margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
    font-style: italic;
}
.principal-content .section-heading .eyebrow { color: var(--saffron-light); }
.principal-content .section-heading h2 { color: #fff; }

/* ── WHY US / HIGHLIGHTS ────────────────────────────────────── */
.why-us { padding: 5rem 0; background: var(--cream); }
.highlights-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .highlights-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.highlight-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
    text-align: center;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.highlight-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--saffron); }
.highlight-icon {
    width: 56px; height: 56px;
    background: var(--saffron-pale);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    margin: 0 auto 1rem;
    color: var(--saffron);
    font-size: 1.3rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.highlight-card:hover .highlight-icon { background: var(--saffron); color: #fff; }
.highlight-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .4rem; }
.highlight-card p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ── FACILITIES PREVIEW ─────────────────────────────────────── */
.facilities-preview { padding: 5rem 0; }
.facilities-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .facilities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .facilities-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.facility-card {
    background: var(--cream);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.facility-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); background: #fff; }
.facility-icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-light));
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.facility-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.facility-card p { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.5; }

/* ── ACHIEVEMENTS PREVIEW ───────────────────────────────────── */
.achievements-preview { padding: 5rem 0; background: var(--saffron-pale); }
.achievements-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .achievements-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .achievements-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.achievement-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.achievement-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.achievement-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.achievement-year { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 600; }
.achievement-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; line-height: 1.35; margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.achievement-card .student { font-size: .83rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; }
.achievement-card .student i { color: var(--saffron); }

/* ── GALLERY PREVIEW ────────────────────────────────────────── */
.gallery-preview { padding: 5rem 0; }
.gallery-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: .75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.gallery-item {
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    background: var(--cream);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
}
.gallery-item:first-child { grid-column: span 2; grid-row: span 2; }
.gallery-placeholder {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 100%; height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.4);
    font-size: 2rem;
    gap: .5rem;
}
.gallery-placeholder span { font-size: .8rem; opacity: .6; }
.gallery-item-overlay {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(26,60,94,.7);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity var(--transition);
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item-overlay { opacity: 1; }

/* ── ADMISSION CTA ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.admission-cta {
    padding: 5rem 0;
    background: var(--navy);
    text-align: center;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.admission-cta::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: -50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    width: 600px; height: 600px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(224,123,42,.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.admission-cta h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.8rem,4vw,2.8rem); margin-bottom: 1rem; position: relative; }
.admission-cta p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); margin-bottom: 2rem; max-width: 550px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; position: relative; }
.admission-cta-btns { display: flex; gap: 1rem; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; position: relative; }

/* ── COUNTERS ───────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.counters-section { padding: 4rem 0; background: var(--navy-dark); }
.counters-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .counters-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
.counter-item .counter-num {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--saffron-light);
    display: block;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: .5rem;
}
.counter-item .counter-label { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-weight: 500; }

/* ── FACULTY CARDS ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.faculty-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 1100px) { .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr); } }
.faculty-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    text-align: center;
}
.faculty-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.faculty-photo {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.3);
    font-size: 3rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.faculty-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.faculty-info { padding: 1rem .75rem; }
.faculty-info h4 { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.faculty-info .designation { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--saffron); font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.faculty-info .dept { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── NEWS CARDS ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .news-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .news-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.news-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}
.news-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.news-card-image {
    aspect-ratio: 16/9;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-light) 100%);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    font-size: 2rem;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.news-card-image img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.news-card-body { padding: 1.25rem; flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.news-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.news-category { font-size: .72rem; font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .06em; color: var(--saffron); }
.news-date { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.news-card-body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: .6rem; flex: 1; }
.news-card-body p { font-size: .85rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.news-read-more { font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--saffron); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; transition: gap var(--transition); }
.news-read-more:hover { gap: .6rem; }

/* ── EVENTS ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.events-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.event-item {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.event-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.event-date-block {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    padding: .75rem 1rem;
    text-align: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    min-width: 60px;
}
.event-date-block .day { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1.75rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1; display: block; }
.event-date-block .month { font-size: .68rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; opacity: .8; display: block; }
.event-info h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.event-info .event-meta { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text-muted); display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; }
.event-info .event-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; }
.event-info .event-meta i { color: var(--saffron); }

/* ── FORMS ──────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.form-section { padding: 4rem 0; }
.form-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 2rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.form-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.25rem; }
@media (min-width: 600px) { .form-grid.two-col { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
.form-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .4rem; }
.form-group label {
    font-size: .82rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--text-dark);
    letter-spacing: .02em;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
    width: 100%;
    padding: .7rem 1rem;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: .9rem;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    color: var(--text-dark);
    background: #fff;
    transition: border-color var(--transition), box-shadow var(--transition);
    outline: none;
    -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
    border-color: var(--navy);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(26,60,94,.08);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 120px; }
.form-note { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-top: .25rem; }
.alert {
    padding: .9rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: .9rem;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
}
.alert-success { background: rgba(46,125,82,.08); border: 1px solid rgba(46,125,82,.2); color: var(--green); }
.alert-error { background: rgba(180,30,30,.07); border: 1px solid rgba(180,30,30,.15); color: #b41e1e; }

/* ── CONTACT PAGE ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.contact-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr; } }
.contact-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.contact-info-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: box-shadow var(--transition);
}
.contact-info-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.contact-info-icon {
    width: 48px; height: 48px;
    background: var(--saffron-pale);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: var(--saffron);
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.contact-info-body h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: .3rem; }
.contact-info-body p, .contact-info-body a { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.contact-info-body a:hover { color: var(--saffron); }
.map-embed { border-radius: var(--radius-md); overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid var(--border); }
.map-embed iframe { width: 100%; height: 320px; display: block; }

/* ── DOWNLOAD ITEMS ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.downloads-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .75rem; }
.download-item {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 1rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.download-item:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border-color: var(--saffron); }
.download-info { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .85rem; }
.download-icon { color: #c00; font-size: 1.4rem; }
.download-info h4 { font-size: .95rem; margin-bottom: .2rem; }
.download-info .download-cat { font-size: .75rem; color: var(--text-muted); }

/* ── DISCLOSURE TABLE ───────────────────────────────────────── */
.disclosure-group { margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.disclosure-group h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; padding-bottom: .75rem; border-bottom: 2px solid var(--saffron); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.disclosure-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-size: .9rem; }
.disclosure-table tr { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.disclosure-table tr:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.disclosure-table td { padding: .75rem 1rem; vertical-align: top; }
.disclosure-table td:first-child { font-weight: 600; color: var(--navy); width: 45%; background: var(--cream); }

/* ── ALUMNI FORM SECTION ────────────────────────────────────── */
.alumni-section { padding: 4rem 0; }
.alumni-intro { max-width: 680px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }

/* ── CAREER POSTS ───────────────────────────────────────────── */
.careers-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.25rem; }
.career-card {
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.career-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.career-card-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.career-card-header h3 { font-size: 1.15rem; }
.career-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: .75rem; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.career-meta span { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .3rem; }
.career-meta i { color: var(--saffron); }

/* ── PAGINATION ─────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.pagination {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pagination a, .pagination span {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    min-width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-size: .875rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: #fff;
    color: var(--text-body);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    padding: 0 .75rem;
}
.pagination a:hover { background: var(--saffron); color: #fff; border-color: var(--saffron); }
.pagination .active { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }

/* ── ACADEMICS PAGE ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
.academics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
}
@media (min-width: 900px) { .academics-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } }
.curriculum-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    overflow: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.curriculum-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.curriculum-card-head {
    background: var(--navy);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .85rem;
}
.curriculum-card-head i { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--saffron-light); }
.curriculum-card-head h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: #fff; }
.curriculum-card-body { padding: 1.5rem; }
.curriculum-card-body ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: .5rem; }
.curriculum-card-body li { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .5rem; font-size: .9rem; }
.curriculum-card-body li::before { content: '✦'; color: var(--saffron); font-size: .7rem; margin-top: .3rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ── QUICK LINKS ────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.quick-links-section { padding: 3rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.quick-links-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: .75rem;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .quick-links-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .quick-links-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); } }
.quick-link-btn {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    padding: 1.25rem .75rem;
    background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    font-size: .8rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--navy);
    transition: all var(--transition);
    cursor: pointer;
}
.quick-link-btn:hover { background: var(--navy); color: #fff; border-color: var(--navy); }
.quick-link-btn i { font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--saffron); transition: color var(--transition); }
.quick-link-btn:hover i { color: var(--saffron-light); }

/* ── FOOTER ─────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
.site-footer { background: var(--navy-dark); color: rgba(255,255,255,.75); }
.footer-top { padding: 4rem 0 3rem; }
.footer-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
}
@media (min-width: 600px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (min-width: 900px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; } }
.footer-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .75rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.footer-school-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 1rem; color: #fff; font-weight: 600; }
.footer-about-col p { font-size: .87rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: .75rem; }
.footer-motto { font-family: var(--font-hindi); color: var(--saffron-light) !important; font-size: 1rem !important; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: .75rem; margin-top: 1.25rem; }
.footer-social a {
    width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.65);
    font-size: .85rem;
    transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--saffron); color: #fff; }
.footer-col h4 { color: #fff; font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem; padding-bottom: .5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1); }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: .5rem; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: .86rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); transition: color var(--transition); }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--saffron-light); }
.footer-contact-item { display: flex; align-items: flex-start; gap: .75rem; font-size: .86rem; margin-bottom: .85rem; }
.footer-contact-item i { color: var(--saffron); margin-top: .15rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.footer-contact-item a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.6); }
.footer-contact-item a:hover { color: var(--saffron-light); }
.footer-affiliation-badge {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: .5rem;
    margin-top: 1.25rem;
    padding: .75rem;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.05);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    font-size: .78rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.6);
}
.footer-affiliation-badge i { color: var(--saffron); }
.footer-bottom {
    background: rgba(0,0,0,.2);
    padding: 1rem 0;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: .5rem;
    font-size: .8rem;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,.45);
}
.footer-bottom-inner a { color: rgba(255,255,255,.45); }
.footer-bottom-inner a:hover { color: var(--saffron-light); }

/* ── SCROLL TO TOP ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
.scroll-top {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    right: 1.5rem;
    width: 44px; height: 44px;
    background: var(--saffron);
    color: #fff;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: .9rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition);
    z-index: 500;
}
.scroll-top.visible { opacity: 1; visibility: visible; }
.scroll-top:hover { background: #c96b1a; transform: translateY(-2px); }

/* ── RESPONSIVE TWEAKS ──────────────────────────────────────── */
@media (max-width: 599px) {
    .hero-stats { gap: 1.5rem; }
    .about-stat-card { right: .5rem; bottom: .5rem; }
    .form-card { padding: 1.5rem 1rem; }
}