/* ==========================================================================
   MASTERS' UNION — DESIGN SYSTEM & FULL STYLESHEET
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CSS Variables & Design Tokens
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
    /* Colors */
    --color-bg-deep: #0a0c10;
    --color-bg-base: #0f1218;
    --color-bg-surface: #151922;
    --color-bg-surface-hover: #1c212e;
    --color-bg-card: rgba(21, 25, 34, 0.85);
    --color-bg-glass: rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.8);

    --color-text-primary: #f5f7fa;
    --color-text-secondary: #9da7b8;
    --color-text-muted: #677182;

    --color-accent: #f46a25;
    --color-accent-hover: #ff7e3e;
    --color-accent-light: rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.15);
    --color-accent-glow: rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.35);

    --color-gold: #e5a84b;
    --color-gold-light: rgba(229, 168, 75, 0.15);

    --color-border: #232836;
    --color-border-subtle: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    --color-border-hover: rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.4);

    /* Gradients */
    --grad-primary: linear-gradient(135deg, #f46a25 0%, #ff8c42 100%);
    --grad-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #f46a25 0%, #e5a84b 100%);
    --grad-dark-card: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(28, 33, 46, 0.6) 0%, rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.9) 100%);
    --grad-hero-overlay: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.75) 0%, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.85) 50%, #0a0c10 100%);

    /* Typography */
    --font-sans: 'Montserrat', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
    --font-serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;

    /* Transitions & Easing */
    --ease-out-expo: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --ease-spring: cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
    --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-normal: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    --transition-slow: 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

    /* Radii */
    --radius-sm: 6px;
    --radius-md: 12px;
    --radius-lg: 20px;
    --radius-full: 9999px;

    /* Shadows */
    --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
    --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    --shadow-glow: 0 0 30px rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.25);
}

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

html {
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    font-size: 16px;
    -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
    background-color: var(--color-bg-deep);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-weight: 400;
    line-height: 1.6;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

::selection {
    background-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

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

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

ul, ol {
    list-style: none;
}

button, input {
    font-family: inherit;
    border: none;
    background: none;
    outline: none;
}

.container {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Typography Utility
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-head {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
    margin: 0 auto 56px;
}

.section-tag {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.3);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.section-head h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
}

.section-desc {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons & Links
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
}

.btn-lg {
    padding: 16px 36px;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.btn-accent {
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.35);
}

.btn-accent:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.5);
}

.btn-outline-white {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-outline-white:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-apply {
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.3);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-apply:hover {
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.5);
}

/* Shimmer Button Effect */
.btn-shimmer::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -150%;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3), transparent);
    transform: skewX(-20deg);
    animation: shimmer 4s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes shimmer {
    0% { left: -150%; }
    25% { left: 150%; }
    100% { left: 150%; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Preloader
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
#preloader {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: var(--color-bg-deep);
    z-index: 99999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out-expo), visibility 0.6s;
}

#preloader.fade-out {
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
}

.preloader-inner {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.preloader-logo {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-glow);
    animation: pulseLogo 1.5s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseLogo {
    0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
    50% { transform: scale(1.08); }
}

.preloader-bar {
    width: 140px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.preloader-bar span {
    display: block;
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    width: 50%;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    animation: preloaderTrack 1.2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes preloaderTrack {
    0% { left: -50%; width: 30%; }
    50% { width: 60%; }
    100% { left: 100%; width: 30%; }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Announcement Bar
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.announce-bar {
    background: #0d0f14;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    padding: 8px 0;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1001;
}

.announce-inner {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 12px;
}

.announce-headline {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.announce-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

.announce-early {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.announce-early span {
    color: var(--color-gold);
}

.announce-countdown {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 4px;
    background: rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.25);
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.cd-unit {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 2px;
}

.cd-num {
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.cd-label {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 600;
}

.cd-sep {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    opacity: 0.7;
}

.announce-cta {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border: 1px solid var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.announce-cta:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #fff;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Header & Navigation
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-header {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    z-index: 1000;
    background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(18px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border-subtle);
    transition: background var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.top-header.header-scrolled {
    background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.96);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

/* Upper Nav */
.upper-nav {
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    padding: 6px 0;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.upper-nav-links {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-end;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.upper-nav-links a {
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-weight: 500;
}

.upper-nav-links a:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* Main Nav */
.main-nav {
    padding: 14px 0;
}

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

/* Logo */
.nav-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.nav-logo-mark {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.3);
}

.nav-logo-text {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.nav-logo-text strong {
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* Nav Menu */
.nav-menu {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
}

.nav-menu-item {
    position: relative;
}

.nav-menu-item > a {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    padding: 8px 0;
}

.nav-menu-item > a svg {
    transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-menu-item:hover > a,
.nav-menu-item.active > a {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.nav-menu-item:hover > a svg,
.nav-menu-item.active > a svg {
    transform: rotate(180deg);
    stroke: var(--color-accent);
}

.nav-actions {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    width: 26px;
    height: 18px;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.hamburger span {
    display: block;
    height: 2px;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--color-text-primary);
    border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

/* Mega Menus */
.mega-panel {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(15, 18, 24, 0.97);
    backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    padding: 32px 0;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    pointer-events: none;
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    transition: opacity var(--transition-normal), transform var(--transition-normal), visibility var(--transition-normal);
}

.mega-panel.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.mega-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(240px, 1fr));
    gap: 40px;
}

.mega-col .mega-heading {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.mega-links li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mega-links a {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-weight: 500;
    display: inline-block;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.mega-links a:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.mega-col-desc p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Mobile Overlay Menu */
.mobile-overlay {
    position: fixed;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100vw;
    height: 100vh;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    z-index: 10000;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-overlay.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.mobile-menu-inner {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 85%;
    max-width: 380px;
    height: 100%;
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
    border-left: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transform: translateX(100%);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
    overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-overlay.is-open .mobile-menu-inner {
    transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-menu-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.mobile-close {
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    cursor: pointer;
    line-height: 1;
}

.mobile-nav {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.mobile-nav a {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    padding: 6px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}

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

.mobile-apply {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Section with Sticky Scroll-Zoom Card
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-scroll-wrapper {
    position: relative;
    height: 240vh;
    background: var(--color-bg-deep);
}

.hero-sticky-canvas {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100vh;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    z-index: 10;
}

.hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    filter: brightness(0.6) contrast(1.1);
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.hero-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.65) 0%, rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.82) 65%, #0a0c10 100%);
}

.hero-main-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 5;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-left-col {
    max-width: 650px;
    pointer-events: auto;
    will-change: opacity, transform;
    transition: opacity 0.05s linear, transform 0.05s linear;
}

.hero-badge-wrap {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.hero-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    background: rgba(229, 168, 75, 0.12);
    border: 1px solid rgba(229, 168, 75, 0.3);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.hero-title-main {
    font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 7vw, 5.8rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.04em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.hero-doing-text {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    position: relative;
    display: inline-block;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.doing-wave {
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
    bottom: -10px;
    width: 100%;
    height: 18px;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-lead-text {
    font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.18rem);
    line-height: 1.65;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    max-width: 540px;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.btn-white-pill {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #0a0c10;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 14px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.btn-white-pill:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: #f0f3f8;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: #000000;
}

.hero-accreditations {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
}

.acc-item {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.acc-bold {
    font-weight: 900;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.acc-sub {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.acc-sep {
    width: 1px;
    height: 28px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Scroll-Zoom Floating Campus Card
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.campus-zoom-card-container {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 12;
}

.campus-zoom-card {
    position: absolute;
    pointer-events: auto;
    cursor: pointer;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.75), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    background: #141720;
    will-change: width, height, top, left, transform, border-radius;
    transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.campus-zoom-card:hover {
    box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.3), 0 0 0 1px rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.4);
}

.card-media-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-media-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    will-change: transform;
    transition: transform 0.1s linear;
}

.card-media-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.card-play-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 58px;
    height: 58px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.9);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.7);
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-spring);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.campus-zoom-card:hover .card-play-glow {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.15);
}

.play-btn-circle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-left: 3px;
}

.card-caption-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 18px;
    left: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.8);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.caption-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #22c55e;
    box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e;
    animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.hero-scroll-hint {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    z-index: 15;
    pointer-events: none;
    will-change: opacity;
    transition: opacity 0.1s linear;
}

.scroll-mouse-icon {
    width: 20px;
    height: 32px;
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    border-radius: 12px;
    position: relative;
}

.scroll-wheel {
    width: 3px;
    height: 6px;
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: 2px;
    position: absolute;
    top: 6px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    animation: mouseScroll 1.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes mouseScroll {
    0% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 0); }
    40% { opacity: 1; }
    80% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 10px); }
    100% { opacity: 0; transform: translate(-50%, 10px); }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Logo Marquee Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.marquee-section {
    padding: 40px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-deep);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.marquee-label {
    text-align: center;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.marquee-track-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 15%, #000 85%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 15%, #000 85%, transparent);
}

.marquee-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 48px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: marqueeScroll 28s linear infinite;
}

.marquee-track:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes marqueeScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.m-logo {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.m-logo:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 3: Why Masters' Union (Bento Grid with Stats & Logos)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.why-mu-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 55px 0 65px;
    background: #0a0b0e;
    overflow: hidden;
    scroll-margin-top: 85px;
}

.why-mu-bg-curves {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.bg-curve-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}

.why-mu-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1260px;
}

.why-mu-header {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.why-mu-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.why-mu-sub {
    color: #8c93a0;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Bento Grid Architecture matching Reference Image 2 */
.why-mu-bento {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 3fr 1fr;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.bento-left-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    grid-template-rows: auto auto auto;
    gap: 12px;
}

.bento-right-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
}

/* Bento Card Design */
.bento-card {
    background: #121316;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 16px 16px 14px 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.bento-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.48);
}

/* Stat Typography */
.bento-stat-num {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.bento-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.94rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.bento-stat-desc {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #8c93a0;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Logo Grids */
.bento-logo-grid {
    display: grid;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.grid-2x2 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

.grid-2x3 {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}

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

.span-all {
    grid-column: span 2;
}

.bento-logo-box {
    background: #1a1b20;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
    border-radius: 7px;
    padding: 6px 8px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    min-height: 38px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.bento-logo-box:hover {
    background: #23252c;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* Specific Cards in Left Grid */
.bento-ctc {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 18px 18px;
}

.bento-ctc .bento-stat-num {
    font-size: 2.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.bento-ctc .bento-stat-label {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.bento-ctc .bento-stat-desc {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Card 6: 250+ CXOs on Campus (Horizontal Split) */
.bento-cxos {
    grid-column: 2 / span 2;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
}

.bento-cxo-left {
    flex: 0 0 35%;
}

.bento-cxo-left .bento-stat-num {
    font-size: 2.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.bento-cxo-left .bento-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.bento-cxo-left .bento-stat-desc {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.grid-cxos {
    flex: 1;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 0;
}

/* Card 8: 50+ Immersions (Full Width Strip) */
.bento-immersions {
    grid-column: 1 / span 3;
    padding: 14px 16px 14px 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 10px;
}

.bento-imm-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.bento-imm-header .bento-stat-num {
    font-size: 2.05rem;
    line-height: 1;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.bento-imm-header .bento-stat-label {
    font-size: 0.96rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

.bento-logo-strip {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(9, 1fr);
    gap: 6px;
    width: 100%;
}

.bento-strip-item {
    background: #1a1b20;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.065);
    border-radius: 7px;
    padding: 6px 4px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #9da4b0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 4px;
    min-height: 36px;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.bento-strip-item:hover {
    background: #23252c;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    color: #ffffff;
}

/* Right Column Cards (Professors & Partners) */
.bento-professors,
.bento-partners {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.bento-card-top {
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

/* Brand Items Styling Matching Reference */
.brand-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #9da4b0;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.brand-item.monarque {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0;
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.brand-item.monarque small {
    font-size: 0.48rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.18em;
    color: #6b7280;
}

.brand-item.lexis {
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.brand-item.fnor {
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
}

.brand-item.bold-100x {
    color: #e5e7eb;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.brand-item.mu-logo {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
    line-height: 1.05;
    color: #d1d5db;
}

.brand-item.mu-logo strong {
    color: #f46a25;
}

.brand-item.shark-tank {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 1.05;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    color: #e5e7eb;
}

.brand-item.careem {
    color: #10b981;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.careem-c {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.brand-item.meta {
    color: #e5e7eb;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
}

.brand-item.lt-logo {
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: #d1d5db;
}

.brand-item.puffy {
    color: #d1d5db;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
}

.brand-item.uni {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #d1d5db;
    gap: 4px;
}

.brand-item.mitsloan {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #e5e7eb;
}

.brand-item.mitsloan strong {
    color: #ef4444;
}

.brand-item.mc {
    color: #d1d5db;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
}

.mc-circles {
    display: inline-flex;
    position: relative;
    width: 18px;
    height: 12px;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.mc-circles span:first-child {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #eb001b;
    position: absolute;
    left: 0;
}

.mc-circles span:last-child {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #f79e1b;
    position: absolute;
    left: 6px;
    opacity: 0.9;
}

.brand-item.amex {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    color: #e5e7eb;
}

.brand-item.mck {
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-size: 0.66rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #d1d5db;
}

.brand-item.msft {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #d1d5db;
}

.ms-tiles {
    display: inline-grid;
    grid-template-columns: 5px 5px;
    gap: 2px;
    margin-right: 4px;
}

.ms-tiles i {
    width: 5px;
    height: 5px;
    display: block;
}

.ms-tiles i:nth-child(1) { background: #f25022; }
.ms-tiles i:nth-child(2) { background: #7fba00; }
.ms-tiles i:nth-child(3) { background: #00a4ef; }
.ms-tiles i:nth-child(4) { background: #ffb900; }

.brand-item.apple {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.brand-item.reliance {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #d1d5db;
}

.brand-item.tata {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.brand-item.krutrim {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    color: #e5e7eb;
}

.brand-item.pwc {
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #f97316;
}

.brand-item.kpmg {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: #38bdf8;
}

.brand-item.nism {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #e5e7eb;
}

.brand-item.upstox {
    color: #a78bfa;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 4A: Admissions & Programmes Carousel (White Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.admissions-showcase-section {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #111827;
    padding: 90px 0;
    position: relative;
}

.admissions-top-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.admissions-tabs {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.adm-tab {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #4b5563;
    background: #f3f4f6;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.adm-tab:hover {
    background: #e5e7eb;
    color: #111827;
}

.adm-tab.active {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #111827;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    font-weight: 700;
}

.admissions-arrows {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
}

.adm-arrow-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #d1d5db;
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #1f2937;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.adm-arrow-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.3);
}

.adm-slider-wrapper {
    overflow: hidden;
    width: 100%;
    position: relative;
}

.adm-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    will-change: transform;
}

.adm-card {
    flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 48px) / 3);
    min-width: 320px;
    background: #ffffff;
    border: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.adm-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    border-color: #cbd5e1;
}

.adm-card-media {
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
}

.adm-card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.adm-card:hover .adm-card-media img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.adm-card-content {
    padding: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.adm-card-tags {
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.adm-tag {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    background: #1f2937;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 4px;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.adm-card-title {
    font-size: 1.18rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111827;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    min-height: 52px;
}

.adm-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid #f3f4f6;
    padding-top: 16px;
}

.adm-status-pill {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #15803d;
    background: #dcfce7;
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.adm-apply-link {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111827;
    transition: color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.adm-apply-link:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 4B: "THE NEXT GENE" / Biosciences Summit 2026 Keynote Banner
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.bioscience-keynote-section {
    position: relative;
    padding: 120px 0;
    min-height: 560px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #000000;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.bioscience-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 1;
}

.bioscience-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center right;
    filter: brightness(0.65) contrast(1.15);
}

.bioscience-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.96) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.78) 48%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25) 100%);
}

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

.bioscience-content {
    max-width: 680px;
}

.bioscience-tag {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    letter-spacing: 0.12em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    display: inline-block;
}

.bioscience-title {
    font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 6vw, 4.4rem);
    font-weight: 900;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    line-height: 1.05;
}

.bioscience-lead {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.7;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.bioscience-lead strong {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.bioscience-meta-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.bio-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.btn-white-solid {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #000000;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 14px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.btn-white-solid:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    background: #f0f3f8;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    color: #000000;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section: Our Programmes (Dark Carousel with Metadata & Play Buttons)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.our-programmes-section {
    position: relative;
    background-color: #000000;
    padding: 100px 0 120px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    color: #ffffff;
}

.our-prog-header {
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.our-prog-title {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 3.5rem);
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    margin: 0;
}

.our-prog-title .title-serif-italic {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 300;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    margin-left: 4px;
}

.our-prog-controls-bar {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-top: 28px;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.our-prog-tabs {
    display: flex;
    gap: 10px;
    align-items: center;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.our-tab-btn {
    background: transparent;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    padding: 9px 24px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo);
    outline: none;
    user-select: none;
}

.our-tab-btn:hover {
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
}

.our-tab-btn.active {
    background: #ffffff;
    color: #000000;
    border-color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
}

.our-prog-arrows {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    align-items: center;
}

.our-arrow-btn {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
    background: transparent;
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo);
    outline: none;
}

.our-arrow-btn:hover:not(:disabled) {
    border-color: #ffffff;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.our-arrow-btn:active:not(:disabled) {
    transform: scale(0.95);
}

.our-arrow-btn:disabled {
    opacity: 0.3;
    cursor: not-allowed;
}

/* Slider Track & Container */
.our-prog-slider-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow-x: auto;
    overflow-y: hidden;
    scroll-behavior: smooth;
    scrollbar-width: none;
    -ms-overflow-style: none;
    padding: 6px 4px 28px 4px;
    margin: -6px -4px -28px -4px;
    cursor: grab;
}

.our-prog-slider-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
    display: none;
}

.our-prog-slider-wrapper.is-dragging {
    cursor: grabbing;
    user-select: none;
    scroll-behavior: auto;
}

.our-prog-slider-track {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    width: max-content;
    transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

/* Cards */
.our-prog-card {
    width: 448px;
    max-width: 88vw;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: #0c0e12;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 20px;
    padding: 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo), border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.our-prog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.24);
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.our-prog-card.is-hidden {
    display: none !important;
}

.our-prog-card.fade-in {
    animation: ourCardFade 0.4s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}

@keyframes ourCardFade {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(12px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Card Media & Centered Play Button */
.our-card-media {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 226px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #15181f;
}

.our-card-media img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.our-prog-card:hover .our-card-media img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.our-play-circle {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(10, 12, 16, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s var(--ease-out-expo);
    padding-left: 2px;
}

.our-play-circle svg {
    transition: fill 0.2s ease;
}

.our-prog-card:hover .our-play-circle {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
    border-color: #ffffff;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    box-shadow: 0 0 22px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

.our-prog-card:hover .our-play-circle svg {
    fill: #000000;
}

/* Card Body */
.our-card-body {
    padding: 20px 4px 6px 4px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.our-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.32;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.our-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #9da7b8;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    min-height: 42px;
}

/* Metadata 2x2 Grid */
.our-card-meta-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 20px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.our-meta-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 11px;
}

.our-meta-icon {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #abb5c4;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.our-meta-icon svg {
    width: 15px;
    height: 15px;
}

.our-meta-text {
    flex: 1;
}

.our-meta-text .meta-lbl {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    color: #7b8494;
    font-weight: 500;
    margin-bottom: 3px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.our-meta-text .meta-val {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: #f0f2f5;
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.35;
}

.our-meta-text .meta-val small {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #8c95a3;
}

/* Card Footer & Gradient-Stroke Explore Button */
.our-card-footer {
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 6px;
}

.our-explore-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 11px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(#0c0e12, #0c0e12) padding-box, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(120, 210, 200, 0.6) 0%, rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.7) 100%) border-box;
    border: 1px solid transparent;
    transition: all 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.our-explore-btn svg {
    transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease-out-expo);
}

.our-explore-btn:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    color: #ffffff;
    background: linear-gradient(#151920, #151920) padding-box, linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(120, 210, 200, 0.95) 0%, rgba(244, 166, 35, 1) 100%) border-box;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(244, 166, 35, 0.25);
}

.our-explore-btn:hover svg {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .our-prog-card {
        width: 380px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .our-programmes-section {
        padding: 70px 0 90px 0;
    }

    .our-prog-controls-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 16px;
        margin-bottom: 28px;
    }

    .our-prog-tabs {
        width: 100%;
        overflow-x: auto;
        flex-wrap: nowrap;
        padding-bottom: 8px;
        scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    .our-prog-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .our-prog-arrows {
        align-self: flex-end;
    }

    .our-prog-card {
        width: 320px;
        padding: 14px;
    }

    .our-card-media {
        height: 180px;
    }

    .our-card-title {
        font-size: 1.15rem;
    }

    .our-card-meta-grid {
        gap: 14px 10px;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Learn Practically by Building Real Businesses (Stacking Cards on Scroll)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.practically-stack-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #000000;
    padding: 85px 0 160px;
    overflow: visible;
}

.practically-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.practically-header {
    margin-bottom: 44px;
}

.practically-title {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    line-height: 1.2;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.practically-serif-italic {
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #2dd4bf;
}

/* Stacking Cards Deck */
.practically-cards-stack {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 70px;
}

.practically-card.stack-card {
    position: sticky;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 28px;
    padding: 28px;
    color: #111827;
    box-shadow: 0 -12px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45), 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
    transform-origin: center top;
    transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.22s ease, box-shadow 0.22s ease;
    will-change: transform;
}

.practically-card[data-index="0"] {
    top: 95px;
    z-index: 10;
}

.practically-card[data-index="1"] {
    top: 125px;
    z-index: 20;
}

.practically-card[data-index="2"] {
    top: 155px;
    z-index: 30;
}

.stack-card-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Left Media Column */
.stack-media-col {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 20px;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 380px;
    background: #0f172a;
}

.stack-media-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.stack-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.practically-card:hover .stack-img {
    transform: scale(1.03);
}

.stack-media-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 0%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65) 100%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stack-media-badge-text {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 24px;
    left: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    color: #ffffff;
    z-index: 2;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.stack-media-badge-text .sub-target {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.stack-media-badge-text .big-target {
    font-size: 3.4rem;
    font-weight: 900;
    line-height: 0.95;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    text-shadow: 0 3px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    margin: 2px 0;
}

.stack-media-badge-text .sub-days {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.stack-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    z-index: 3;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.stack-play-circle {
    width: 52px;
    height: 52px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.28);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.stack-play-circle svg {
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.stack-play-btn:hover .stack-play-circle {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Right Content Column */
.stack-content-col {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    padding-right: 12px;
}

.stack-tag-badge {
    background: #000000;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 5px 14px;
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    display: inline-block;
    width: fit-content;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.stack-card-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    line-height: 1.22;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.stack-serif-em {
    font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #111827;
}

.stack-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    max-width: 530px;
}

/* Metric Cards */
.stack-metrics-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.stack-metric-box {
    background: #fbfcfd;
    border: 1px solid #edf0f5;
    border-radius: 14px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
    min-height: 110px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
}

.metric-lbl {
    font-size: 0.74rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.metric-val {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 800;
    color: #111827;
    line-height: 1.1;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.metric-chart-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
}

.metric-chart-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 36px;
    display: block;
}

.metric-markers {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    color: #9ca3af;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-top: 2px;
}

.milestone-badges {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.m-badge {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 2px 8px;
    border-radius: 4px;
}

.m-badge.pre-seed {
    background: #ede9fe;
    color: #6d28d9;
}

.m-badge.seed {
    background: #dbeafe;
    color: #1d4ed8;
}

.m-badge.series-a {
    background: #d1fae5;
    color: #047857;
}

.metric-avatars-row {
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.founder-avatars {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.founder-av {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border: 2px solid #ffffff;
    margin-left: -8px;
}

.founder-av:first-child {
    margin-left: 0;
}

.metric-startup-logos {
    display: flex;
    gap: 6px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.startup-logo-pill {
    background: #f1f5f9;
    border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    padding: 3px 8px;
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #334155;
}

.startup-logo-pill.brand-ulike {
    color: #f97316;
}

.startup-logo-pill.brand-amzaar {
    color: #0284c7;
    font-family: Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
}

.startup-logo-pill.brand-nikyaa {
    color: #7c3aed;
}

.startup-logo-pill.brand-sequoia {
    color: #047857;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.startup-logo-pill.brand-blume {
    color: #2563eb;
    font-weight: 800;
}

.startup-logo-pill.brand-accel {
    color: #d97706;
    font-weight: 800;
}

/* Action Button */
.stack-action-row {
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.stack-download-btn {
    border: 1.5px solid #111827;
    border-radius: 999px;
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 0.84rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #111827;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    transition: all 0.2s ease;
    background: transparent;
    text-decoration: none;
}

.stack-download-btn:hover {
    background: #111827;
    color: #ffffff;
    transform: translateY(-1px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

/* Responsive Stacking Cards */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .stack-card-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 22px;
    }

    .stack-media-col {
        height: 280px;
    }

    .practically-cards-stack {
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .practically-card[data-index="0"] {
        top: 85px;
    }

    .practically-card[data-index="1"] {
        top: 105px;
    }

    .practically-card[data-index="2"] {
        top: 125px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .practically-stack-section {
        padding: 60px 0 100px;
    }

    .practically-card.stack-card {
        padding: 18px;
        border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .stack-media-col {
        height: 220px;
    }

    .stack-media-badge-text .big-target {
        font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .stack-metrics-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 10px;
    }

    .stack-download-btn {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Hands-on Learning: Consult, Invest, Experience (Sticky Split-Scroll Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.impact-scroll-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #000000;
    padding: 100px 0 140px;
    color: #ffffff;
    overflow: visible;
}

.impact-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.impact-sticky-header {
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.impact-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-top: 14px;
}

.impact-heading-italic {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 350;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #e2e8f0 40%, #94a3b8 100%);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.impact-split-wrapper {
    display: flex;
    gap: 70px;
    position: relative;
    align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Left Column: Timeline */
.impact-timeline-col {
    flex: 1;
    max-width: 580px;
    position: relative;
}

.impact-timeline-track {
    position: absolute;
    left: 20px;
    top: 30px;
    bottom: 80px;
    width: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25) 0%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 100%);
    z-index: 1;
}

.impact-milestones-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 100px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.impact-milestone {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    gap: 30px;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.impact-milestone:not(.is-active) {
    opacity: 0.55;
}

.impact-milestone:hover {
    opacity: 0.85;
}

.impact-milestone.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
}

/* Marker */
.impact-milestone-marker {
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.marker-icon-wrap {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #11141a;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 0 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.impact-milestone.is-active .marker-icon-wrap {
    border-color: #f59e0b;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.4);
    background: #1a1915;
}

.marker-svg-icon {
    width: 22px;
    height: 22px;
    object-fit: contain;
}

/* Milestone Content */
.impact-card-content {
    flex: 1;
    padding-top: 4px;
}

.impact-mobile-media {
    display: none; /* Visible only on mobile */
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
}

.impact-mob-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
}

.impact-mob-play {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
}

.impact-mob-play:hover {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.1);
    background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.9);
}

.impact-pill-badge {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #1c2029;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    color: #94a3b8;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.impact-card-title {
    font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.4vw, 2rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.25;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}

.impact-gradient-text {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b 0%, #fbbf24 60%, #ffffff 100%);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.impact-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #94a3b8;
    margin-bottom: 26px;
    max-width: 500px;
}

.impact-desc-highlight {
    color: #f1f5f9;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Pointers List */
.impact-pointers-list {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 14px;
}

.impact-pointer-item {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.pointer-circle-num {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #e2e8f0;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
}

.pointer-text {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.4;
    margin: 0;
}

.highlight-white {
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 600;
}

/* Right Column: Sticky Media Showcase */
.impact-visual-col {
    flex: 1;
    position: sticky;
    top: 110px;
    padding-top: 10px;
}

.impact-sticky-card {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0d1017;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.impact-media-container {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #000000;
}

.impact-showcase-img {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: scale(1.03);
    transition: opacity 0.45s ease, transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.impact-showcase-img.active {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
    pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Glass Pill Badge */
.impact-glass-pill-tag {
    position: absolute;
    top: 20px;
    left: 20px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 8px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: rgba(13, 16, 23, 0.75);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    z-index: 4;
}

.live-indicator-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: #10b981;
    box-shadow: 0 0 10px #10b981;
    animation: livePulse 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes livePulse {
    0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.85); }
}

.impact-glass-pill-tag .badge-text {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Play Button */
.impact-play-btn {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    background: transparent;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 5;
    padding: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.impact-play-btn:hover {
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.08);
}

.play-btn-circle {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
    border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.impact-play-btn:hover .play-btn-circle {
    background: #f59e0b;
    border-color: #fbbf24;
    box-shadow: 0 0 35px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.6);
}

.impact-play-btn:hover .play-btn-circle svg {
    fill: #000000;
}

.play-btn-label {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    padding: 4px 12px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

/* Nav Dots */
.impact-nav-dots {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 20px;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translateX(-50%);
    display: flex;
    gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
    z-index: 4;
}

.nav-dot {
    width: 8px;
    height: 8px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-dot.is-active {
    width: 24px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    background: #f59e0b;
}

/* Video Modal */
.impact-video-modal {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

.impact-video-modal.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

.video-modal-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

.video-modal-dialog {
    position: relative;
    width: 90%;
    max-width: 920px;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background: #000000;
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    z-index: 2;
    transform: scale(0.95);
    transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.impact-video-modal.is-open .video-modal-dialog {
    transform: scale(1);
}

.video-modal-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 14px;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
    color: #ffffff;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    z-index: 10;
    transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.video-modal-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.video-modal-frame-wrap {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
}

.video-modal-frame-wrap iframe {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    border: none;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .impact-split-wrapper {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .impact-timeline-col {
        max-width: 100%;
    }

    .impact-visual-col {
        display: none; /* In mobile/tablet, visual cards appear inline inside each milestone */
    }

    .impact-mobile-media {
        display: block;
    }

    .impact-milestones-list {
        gap: 60px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .impact-scroll-section {
        padding: 70px 0 90px;
    }

    .impact-heading {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .impact-milestone {
        gap: 16px;
    }

    .impact-timeline-track {
        left: 14px;
    }

    .marker-icon-wrap {
        width: 32px;
        height: 32px;
    }

    .marker-svg-icon {
        width: 16px;
        height: 16px;
    }

    .impact-card-title {
        font-size: 1.45rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Thought Leadership from Our Faculty (Ranveer Show & Figuring Out Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.ranveerShow {
    background: linear-gradient(101deg, #39B5D7 -2.87%, #F7D544 49.39%, #E38330 101.2%);
    padding: 70px 0 !important;
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.thought-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

.showsWrapper {
    padding: 50px 56px 44px;
    border-radius: 24px;
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 60px -15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15), 0 0 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 36px;
    align-items: center;
}

.headingWrapper {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 760px;
}

.thought-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    color: #111827;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.thought-serif-italic {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #111827;
}

.thought-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin: 0 auto;
    max-width: 620px;
}

/* 2 Cards Grid */
.showsCardParent {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 32px;
    width: 100%;
}

.showCard {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.showCard:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.masterImage {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9.5;
    border-radius: 16px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #0f172a;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.thought-thumb-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.45s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.showCard:hover .thought-thumb-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

.masterPlay {
    position: absolute;
    right: 18px;
    bottom: 18px;
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 2;
}

.masterPlay img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.showCard:hover .masterPlay {
    transform: scale(1.12);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.5));
}

.showContent {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding-top: 18px;
    width: 100%;
}

.contentHeading {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.3;
    color: #111827;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    letter-spacing: -0.015em;
    transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.showCard:hover .contentHeading {
    color: #d97706;
}

.contentPara {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    color: #6b7280;
    border-top: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
    padding-top: 12px;
    margin: 0;
    width: 100%;
}

.contentPara strong.textHighlight {
    color: #111827;
    font-weight: 700;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .showsWrapper {
        padding: 36px 28px 32px;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .showsCardParent {
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .contentHeading {
        font-size: 1.2rem;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .ranveerShow {
        padding: 40px 0 !important;
    }

    .thought-container {
        padding: 0 16px;
    }

    .showsWrapper {
        padding: 28px 18px 24px;
        border-radius: 18px;
        gap: 24px;
    }

    .thought-heading {
        font-size: 1.75rem;
    }

    .showsCardParent {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 28px;
    }

    .showCard {
        gap: 0;
    }

    .contentHeading {
        font-size: 1.18rem;
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Faculty Model at Masters' Union (ModalMaster Section)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.modalmaster-section {
    position: relative;
    background: #000000;
    padding: 100px 0 120px;
    color: #ffffff;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.faculty-model-container {
    max-width: 1240px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}

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

.faculty-main-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.15;
    color: #ffffff;
    letter-spacing: -0.025em;
    margin-top: 10px;
}

.faculty-serif-italic {
    font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
    font-style: italic;
    font-weight: 350;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #e2e8f0 40%, #cbd5e1 100%);
    background-clip: text;
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.faculty-view-all-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    padding: 11px 24px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #ffffff;
    text-decoration: none;
    background: #11141a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.faculty-view-all-btn:hover {
    border-color: #f1d24b;
    color: #f1d24b;
    box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(241, 210, 75, 0.25);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-arrow-wrap {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.faculty-view-all-btn:hover .btn-arrow-wrap {
    transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* Split Layout */
.faculty-split-layout {
    display: flex;
    gap: 60px;
    align-items: flex-start;
    position: relative;
}

/* Left Column Tabs */
.faculty-tabs-col {
    width: 380px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 36px;
    position: relative;
    padding-left: 28px;
}

.faculty-timeline-indicator {
    position: absolute;
    left: 4px;
    top: 10px;
    bottom: 20px;
    width: 2px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.indicator-active-bar {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 2px;
    height: 100px;
    background: #f1d24b;
    box-shadow: 0 0 12px #f1d24b;
    transition: top 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), height 0.35s ease;
}

.faculty-tab-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 20px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: 16px;
    user-select: none;
}

.faculty-tab-card:not(.is-active) {
    opacity: 0.45;
}

.faculty-tab-card:hover {
    opacity: 0.8;
}

.faculty-tab-card.is-active {
    opacity: 1;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
}

.tab-stat-number {
    display: flex;
    align-items: baseline;
    font-family: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
    line-height: 1;
}

.stat-big-digit {
    font-size: 4.5rem;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: #475569;
    transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.faculty-tab-card.is-active .stat-big-digit {
    color: #f1d24b;
    text-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(241, 210, 75, 0.35);
}

.stat-percent-sign {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #f1d24b;
    margin-left: 2px;
}

.tab-text-wrap {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 4px;
}

.tab-bold-title {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.tab-light-desc {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.45;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Right Column: Faculty Grid */
.faculty-grid-col {
    flex: 1;
    min-width: 0;
    position: relative;
}

.faculty-panel-grid {
    display: none;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 18px;
    animation: facFadeIn 0.35s ease forwards;
}

.faculty-panel-grid.is-active {
    display: grid;
}

@keyframes facFadeIn {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(8px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* Individual Faculty Card */
.fac-card {
    background: #0f131a;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    border-radius: 12px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.fac-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: rgba(241, 210, 75, 0.4);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.fac-card-thumb {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 11;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #171c26;
}

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

.fac-card:hover .fac-photo {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.fac-card-info {
    padding: 14px 14px 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    flex: 1;
    gap: 12px;
}

.fac-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #ffffff;
    margin: 0 0 3px 0;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.fac-desig {
    font-size: 0.76rem;
    color: #94a3b8;
    line-height: 1.35;
    margin: 0;
    min-height: 30px;
}

.fac-company-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding-top: 10px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.fac-logo {
    max-height: 24px;
    max-width: 130px;
    object-fit: contain;
    filter: brightness(0.85) contrast(1.2);
    transition: filter 0.25s ease;
}

.fac-card:hover .fac-logo {
    filter: brightness(1) contrast(1);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .faculty-split-layout {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 40px;
    }

    .faculty-tabs-col {
        width: 100%;
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 16px;
        padding-left: 0;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 8px;
        scrollbar-width: none;
        -ms-overflow-style: none;
    }

    .faculty-tabs-col::-webkit-scrollbar {
        display: none;
    }

    .faculty-timeline-indicator {
        display: none;
    }

    .faculty-tab-card {
        flex: 1;
        min-width: 260px;
        padding: 10px 14px;
    }

    .stat-big-digit {
        font-size: 3.5rem;
    }

    .faculty-panel-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 16px;
    }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .modalmaster-section {
        padding: 70px 0 90px;
    }

    .teachingHeadWrap {
        margin-bottom: 30px;
    }

    .faculty-main-heading {
        font-size: 2rem;
    }

    .faculty-tab-card {
        min-width: 220px;
    }

    .stat-big-digit {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Curriculum Philosophy Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.philosophy-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.philosophy-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}

.phil-card {
    background: var(--grad-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 36px 28px;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.phil-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.phil-icon {
    width: 64px;
    height: 64px;
    background: var(--color-accent-light);
    color: var(--color-accent);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    border: 1px solid rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.2);
}

.phil-card h3 {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.phil-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Faculty Carousel Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.faculty-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-deep);
    overflow: hidden;
}

.faculty-carousel-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 8%, #000 92%, transparent);
}

.faculty-carousel {
    display: flex;
    gap: 24px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: facultyScroll 35s linear infinite;
    padding: 10px 0;
}

.faculty-carousel:hover {
    animation-play-state: paused;
}

@keyframes facultyScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.faculty-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px 24px;
    width: 260px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    text-align: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.faculty-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.faculty-avatar {
    width: 68px;
    height: 68px;
    background: var(--grad-primary);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    border-radius: 50%;
    margin: 0 auto 18px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.35);
}

.faculty-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.faculty-role {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.faculty-subject {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    background: var(--color-gold-light);
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Student Voices / Testimonials
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.testimonial-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.testimonial-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

.testimonial-card {
    background: var(--grad-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 36px 30px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
    position: relative;
}

.testimonial-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.testimonial-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size: 3.5rem;
    line-height: 1;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    opacity: 0.3;
    margin-bottom: -10px;
}

.testimonial-text {
    font-size: 0.98rem;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    line-height: 1.7;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    font-style: italic;
}

.testimonial-author {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    padding-top: 18px;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    background: var(--grad-gold);
    color: #ffffff;
    font-weight: 800;
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.testimonial-author strong {
    display: block;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

.testimonial-author span {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Campus & Culture Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.campus-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-deep);
}

.campus-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
}

.campus-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 24px;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.campus-card.campus-card-lg {
    grid-column: span 2;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.1) 0%, rgba(21, 25, 34, 0.9) 100%);
    border-color: rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.3);
}

.campus-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.campus-icon {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.campus-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.campus-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Awards & Accreditations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.awards-section {
    padding: 90px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.awards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 20px;
}

.award-badge {
    background: var(--grad-dark-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 28px 20px;
    text-align: center;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.award-badge:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    border-color: var(--color-gold);
}

.award-icon {
    font-size: 2rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.award-badge span {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.award-badge small {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   News & Media Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.news-section {
    padding: 100px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-deep);
}

.press-marquee-wrapper {
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
    -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, #000 10%, #000 90%, transparent);
}

.press-marquee {
    display: flex;
    gap: 40px;
    width: max-content;
    animation: pressScroll 24s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes pressScroll {
    0% { transform: translateX(0); }
    100% { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

.press-name {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.news-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(320px, 1fr));
    gap: 28px;
}

.news-card {
    background: var(--color-bg-surface);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    padding: 32px 28px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: space-between;
    transition: all var(--transition-normal);
}

.news-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    border-color: var(--color-border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.news-source {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
    color: var(--color-accent);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.news-card h4 {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    line-height: 1.4;
}

.news-card p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.news-link {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   CTA Banner Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-section {
    padding: 120px 0;
    background: var(--color-bg-base);
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-align: center;
}

.cta-bg-glow {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    width: 600px;
    height: 300px;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse, rgba(244, 106, 37, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
    pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-content {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-content h2 {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.2rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    line-height: 1.15;
}

.cta-content p {
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.cta-buttons {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
    background: #08090d;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 80px 0 30px;
}

.footer-top {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 48px;
    margin-bottom: 60px;
}

.footer-brand .footer-logo {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.footer-address {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    max-width: 320px;
}

.footer-socials {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.footer-socials a {
    width: 38px;
    height: 38px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-text-secondary);
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-socials a:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    color: #ffffff;
    border-color: var(--color-accent);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-col h4 {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-col ul li {
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-col ul a {
    font-size: 0.88rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-col ul a:hover {
    color: var(--color-accent);
}

.footer-bottom {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    padding-top: 24px;
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    color: var(--color-text-muted);
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 16px;
}

.footer-legal {
    display: flex;
    gap: 20px;
}

.footer-legal a:hover {
    color: var(--color-text-primary);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Floating Social Dock
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-dock {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    z-index: 999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(21, 25, 34, 0.85);
    backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
    border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
    padding: 8px 12px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-full);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
    transition: transform var(--transition-normal), opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.floating-dock.is-hidden {
    transform: translateY(100px);
    opacity: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.dock-sparkle {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: var(--color-gold);
    animation: sparkleSpin 4s infinite linear;
}

@keyframes sparkleSpin {
    0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
    100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.dock-btn {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #ffffff;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.dock-btn:hover {
    background: var(--color-accent);
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

.dock-close-btn {
    background: transparent;
    opacity: 0.6;
}

.dock-close-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    opacity: 1;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Scroll Animations
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.anim-scroll {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
    transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out-expo);
    transition-delay: var(--delay, 0s);
}

.anim-scroll.is-visible {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
}

.anim-hero {
    animation: heroFadeUp 1s var(--ease-out-expo) forwards;
}

@keyframes heroFadeUp {
    from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(40px);
    }
    to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
    }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Responsive Breakpoints
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .upper-nav {
        display: none;
    }

    .nav-menu {
        display: none;
    }

    .hamburger {
        display: flex;
    }

    .hero-scroll-wrapper {
        height: 220vh;
    }

    .hero-left-col {
        max-width: 540px;
    }

    .why-mu-bento {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .bento-right-col {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .adm-card {
        flex: 0 0 calc((100% - 24px) / 2);
    }

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

    .campus-card.campus-card-lg {
        grid-column: span 2;
    }

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

@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .announce-headline {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
    }

    .announce-right {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-scroll-wrapper {
        height: 190vh;
    }

    .hero-title-main {
        font-size: 2.8rem;
    }

    .hero-lead-text {
        font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .hero-cta-group {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: stretch;
    }

    .btn-white-pill,
    .hero-cta-group .btn {
        width: 100%;
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
    }

    .hero-accreditations {
        flex-wrap: wrap;
        gap: 12px;
    }

    .why-mu-bento {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .bento-left-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .bento-cxos {
        grid-column: 1;
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 14px;
    }

    .grid-cxos {
        width: 100%;
    }

    .bento-immersions {
        grid-column: 1;
    }

    .bento-logo-strip {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    .bento-right-col {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    }

    .admissions-top-bar {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 18px;
    }

    .adm-card {
        flex: 0 0 100%;
    }

    .bioscience-keynote-section {
        padding: 80px 0;
    }

    .bioscience-title {
        font-size: 2.4rem;
    }

    .bioscience-meta-row {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
        gap: 12px;
    }

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

    .campus-card.campus-card-lg {
        grid-column: span 1;
    }

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

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