@charset "UTF-8";

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Font & Color Variables
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Fonts */
:root {
  --default-font: "Roboto",  system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Noto Sans", "Liberation Sans", sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji";
  --heading-font: "Raleway",  sans-serif;
  --nav-font: "Poppins",  sans-serif;
}

/* Global Colors - The following color variables are used throughout the website. Updating them here will change the color scheme of the entire website */
:root { 
  --background-color: #DCDCDC; /* Background color for the entire website, including individual sections */
  --default-color: #212529; /* Default color used for the majority of the text content across the entire website */
  --heading-color: #2d465e; /* Color for headings, subheadings and title throughout the website */
  --accent-color: #209CEE; /* Accent color that represents your brand on the website. It's used for buttons, links, and other elements that need to stand out */
  --surface-color: #ffffff; /* The surface color is used as a background of boxed elements within sections, such as cards, icon boxes, or other elements that require a visual separation from the global background. */
  --contrast-color: #ffffff; /* Contrast color for text, ensuring readability against backgrounds of accent, heading, or default colors. */
}

/* Nav Menu Colors - The following color variables are used specifically for the navigation menu. They are separate from the global colors to allow for more customization options */
:root {
  --nav-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);  /* The default color of the main navmenu links */
  --nav-hover-color: #209CEE; /* Applied to main navmenu links when they are hovered over or active */
  --nav-mobile-background-color: #ffffff; /* Used as the background color for mobile navigation menu */
  --nav-dropdown-background-color: #ffffff; /* Used as the background color for dropdown items that appear when hovering over primary navigation items */
  --nav-dropdown-color: #212529; /* Used for navigation links of the dropdown items in the navigation menu. */
  --nav-dropdown-hover-color: #209CEE; /* Similar to --nav-hover-color, this color is applied to dropdown navigation links when they are hovered over. */
}

/* Color Presets - These classes override global colors when applied to any section or element, providing reuse of the sam color scheme. */

.light-background {
  --background-color: #ffffff;
  --surface-color: #ffffff;
}

.dark-background {
  --background-color: #060606;
  --default-color: #ffffff;
  --heading-color: #ffffff;
  --surface-color: #252525;
  --contrast-color: #ffffff;
}

/* Smooth scroll */
:root {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# General Styling & Shared Classes
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
body {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  font-family: var(--default-font), sans-serif;
}

a {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

a:hover {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 25%);
  text-decoration: none;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font), sans-serif;
}

/* Contact Form Messages */

.contact-form .error-message {
  display: none;
  background: #df1529;
  color: #ffffff;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-form .success-message {
  display: none;
  color: #ffffff;
  background: #059652;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.contact-form .loading-message {
  display: none;
  background: #f6f6f6;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  color: #333333;
}

.contact-form .loading-message::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  margin: 0 10px -6px 0;
  border: 3px solid #0d6efd;
  border-top-color: #f6f6f6;
  animation: spin 1s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes spin {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }

  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Header
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.header {
  --background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);
  --default-color: #ffffff;
  --heading-color: #ffffff;
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  padding: 8px 0;
  transition: all 0.5s;
  z-index: 997;
}

.header .logo {
  line-height: 1;
}

.header .logo img {
  max-height: 70px;
  margin-right: 5px;
}

.header .logo h1 {
  font-size: 24px;
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.scrolled .header {
  box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Global Header on Scroll
------------------------------*/
.scrolled .header {
  --background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Navigation Menu
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Navmenu - Desktop */

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .navmenu {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    display: flex;
    list-style: none;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .navmenu li {
    position: relative;
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    color: var(--nav-color);
    padding: 18px 15px;
    font-size: 16px;
    font-family: var(--nav-font), sans-serif;
    font-weight: 400;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu a i,
  .navmenu a:focus i {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-left: 5px;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu li:last-child a {
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .navmenu li:hover>a,
  .navmenu .active,
  .navmenu .active:focus {
    color: var(--nav-hover-color);
  }
}

/* Navmenu - Mobile */

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .mobile-nav-toggle {
    color: var(--nav-color);
    font-size: 28px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-right: 10px;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: color 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu {
    padding: 0;
    z-index: 9997;
  }

  .navmenu ul {
    display: none;
    list-style: none;
    position: absolute;
    inset: 60px 20px 20px 20px;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 0;
    border-radius: 6px;
    background-color: var(--nav-mobile-background-color);
    overflow-y: auto;
    transition: 0.3s;
    z-index: 9998;
    box-shadow: 0 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-color);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    font-family: var(--nav-font), sans-serif;
    font-size: 17px;
    font-weight: 500;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    white-space: nowrap;
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .navmenu a i,
  .navmenu a:focus i {
    font-size: 12px;
    line-height: 0;
    margin-left: 5px;
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 50%;
    transition: 0.3s;
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  }

  .navmenu a i:hover,
  .navmenu a:focus i:hover {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
  }

  .navmenu a:hover,
  .navmenu .active,
  .navmenu .active:focus {
    color: var(--nav-dropdown-hover-color);
  }

  .navmenu .active i,
  .navmenu .active:focus i {
    background-color: var(--accent-color);
    color: var(--contrast-color);
    transform: rotate(180deg);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul {
    position: static;
    display: none;
    z-index: 99;
    padding: 10px 0;
    margin: 10px 20px;
    background-color: var(--nav-dropdown-background-color);
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.5s ease-in-out;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul ul {
    background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.1);
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown>.dropdown-active {
    display: block;
    background-color: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.03);
  }

  .mobile-nav-active {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .mobile-nav-toggle {
    color: #fff;
    position: absolute;
    font-size: 32px;
    top: 15px;
    right: 15px;
    margin-right: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .navmenu {
    position: fixed;
    overflow: hidden;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(33, 37, 41, 0.8);
    transition: 0.3s;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .navmenu>ul {
    display: block;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 270px) {
  .navmenu ul {
    inset: 50px 10px 10px 10px; /* tighter padding */
    padding: 5px 0;
  }

  .navmenu a,
  .navmenu a:focus {
    font-size: 14px;
    padding: 8px 15px;
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .navmenu a i,
  .navmenu a:focus i {
    font-size: 10px;
    width: 24px;
    height: 24px;
  }

  .mobile-nav-active .mobile-nav-toggle {
    font-size: 28px;
    top: 10px;
    right: 10px;
  }

  .header .logo {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .header .logo h1 {
    font-size: 18px;
    line-height: 1.1;
  }

  .navmenu .dropdown ul {
    margin: 5px 15px;
    padding: 5px 0;
  }

  .navmenu .stats-icon {
    font-size: 20px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Footer
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.footer {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  position: relative;
}

.footer .footer-top {
  padding-top: 50px;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.footer .footer-about .logo {
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer .footer-about .logo img {
  max-height: 40px;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.footer .footer-about .logo span {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-family: var(--heading-font), sans-serif;
  font-size: 26px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.footer .footer-about p {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-family: var(--heading-font), sans-serif;
}

.footer h4 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: bold;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
}
.footer .social-links {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.footer .social-links ul{
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}
.footer .social-links ul i {
  padding-right: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 0;
}
.footer .social-links ul li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.footer .social-links ul li:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.footer .social-links ul a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}

.footer .social-links ul a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}
.footer .footer-links {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.footer .footer-links ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer .footer-links ul i {
  padding-right: 2px;
  font-size: 12px;
  line-height: 0;
}

.footer .footer-links ul li {
  padding: 10px 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.footer .footer-links ul li:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.footer .footer-links ul a {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: 1;
}

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

.footer .footer-contact p {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.footer .copyright {
  padding: 25px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
}

.footer .copyright p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.footer .credits {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 13px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Preloader
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#preloader {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 999999;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--background-color);
  transition: all 0.6s ease-out;
  /* Use flexbox on the parent for guaranteed centering */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

#preloader:before {
  content: "";
  /* Removed top/left 50% here to use Flexbox instead */
  border-width: 6px;
  border-style: solid;
  border-color: var(--accent-color) transparent var(--accent-color) transparent;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  animation: animate-preloader 1.2s linear infinite;
}

@keyframes animate-preloader {
  0% {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  100% {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Scroll Top Button
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.scroll-top {
  position: fixed;
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  right: 15px;
  bottom: 15px;
  z-index: 99999;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition: all 0.4s;
}

.scroll-top i {
  font-size: 24px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  line-height: 0;
}

.scroll-top:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.scroll-top.active {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Disable aos animation delay on mobile devices
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
@media screen and (max-width: 768px) {
  [data-aos-delay] {
    transition-delay: 0s !important;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Page Titles & Breadcrumbs
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.page-title {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  padding: 160px 0 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.page-title:before {
  content: "";
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--background-color), transparent 30%);
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.page-title h1 {
  font-size: 42px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs ol {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs ol li+li {
  padding-left: 10px;
}

.page-title .breadcrumbs ol li+li::before {
  content: "/";
  display: inline-block;
  padding-right: 10px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 50%);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Sections – Responsive Spacing Logic
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
section,
.section {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  /* Desktop: 80px | Tablet: 60px | Mobile: 40px */
  padding: 80px 0;
  scroll-margin-top: 90px;
  overflow: clip;
  position: relative;
}

/* SMART STACKING: Prevents excessive white space between adjacent sections */
section + section,
.section + .section {
  padding-top: 20px;
}

/* --- Small Screen Adjustments (Tablets & Phones) --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  section, .section {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  section, .section {
    padding: 40px 0; /* Tighter padding for mobile */
  }
  section + section, .section + .section {
    padding-top: 10px; /* Bring sections even closer on small screens */
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Global Section Titles – Mobile Optimized
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.section-title {
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 30px; /* Space between title and the images/cards below */
  position: relative;
}

.section-title h2 {
  font-size: 32px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

/* Accent lines - Hidden or shortened on very small screens to save space */
.section-title h2::before,
.section-title h2::after {
  content: "";
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  display: inline-block;
}

.section-title p {
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 700px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

/* --- Mobile Specific Title Tweaks --- */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    padding-bottom: 20px;
  }
  .section-title h2 {
    font-size: 24px; /* Smaller heading for mobile */
    gap: 10px;
  }
  .section-title h2::before,
  .section-title h2::after {
    width: 20px; /* Shortened lines so they don't push text off-screen */
  }
  .section-title p {
    font-size: 0.95rem; /* Slightly smaller text for better fit */
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
}

/* Extra small screens (Phones in portrait) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .section-title h2::before,
  .section-title h2::after {
    display: none; /* Remove lines on tiny screens to keep heading on one line */
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Inner Component Spacing (The "Gaps" between divs)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
/* Tightens the gap between the header and the content (cards/images) */
.leadership-team,
#leadership-team,
#gallery-images,
.mission-vision-row {
  margin-top: 10px !important;
}

/* Ensure rows don't have too much bottom margin on mobile */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .row.mb-5 {
    margin-bottom: 2rem !important;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Hero Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.hero {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.hero .hero-container {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 180px 0 80px 0;
}

.hero .hero-container .video-background {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero .hero-container .overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, color-mix(in srgb, var(--background-color), transparent 30%) 0%, color-mix(in srgb, var(--background-color), transparent 60%) 100%);
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero .hero-container .container {
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero .hero-container .hero-content {
  padding-right: 30px;
}

.hero .hero-container .hero-content h1 {
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero .hero-container .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero .hero-container .hero-content h1 {
    font-size: 2rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.hero .hero-container .hero-content p {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero .hero-container .hero-content p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.hero .hero-container .hero-content .cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero .hero-container .hero-content .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }
}

.hero .hero-container .hero-content .cta-buttons a {
  padding: 14px 30px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero .hero-container .hero-content .cta-buttons a {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 240px;
  }
}

.hero .hero-container .hero-content .cta-buttons .btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
}

.hero .hero-container .hero-content .cta-buttons .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero .hero-container .hero-content .cta-buttons .btn-secondary {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), transparent 20%);
  color: var(--default-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--surface-color);
}

.hero .hero-container .hero-content .cta-buttons .btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero .hero-container .hero-content {
    padding-right: 0;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }
}

.hero .hero-container .stats-card {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--surface-color), transparent 95%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero .hero-container .stats-card .stats-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.hero .hero-container .stats-card .stats-header h3 {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.hero .hero-container .stats-card .stats-header .decoration-line {
  height: 3px;
  width: 70px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.hero .hero-container .stats-card .stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
}

.hero .hero-container .stats-card .stats-grid .stat-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero .hero-container .stats-card .stats-grid .stat-item .stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  height: 55px;
  width: 55px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-right: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero .hero-container .stats-card .stats-grid .stat-item .stat-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero .hero-container .stats-card .stats-grid .stat-item .stat-content p {
  opacity: 0.8;
  margin: 5px 0 0 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .hero .hero-container .stats-card .stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 20px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .hero .hero-container {
    text-align: center;
  }
}

.hero .event-ticker {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 25px 0;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.hero .event-ticker .ticker-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero .event-ticker .ticker-item .date {
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 10px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--contrast-color), transparent 50%);
}

.hero .event-ticker .ticker-item .title {
  margin-right: 15px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.hero .event-ticker .ticker-item .btn-register {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--contrast-color), transparent 85%);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero .event-ticker .ticker-item .btn-register:hover {
  background-color: var(--contrast-color);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.about {
  padding-top: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}

.about .display-6 {
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.about .display-6 span {
  position: relative;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about .display-6 span:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 100%;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  left: 0;
  bottom: 5px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.about .lead {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

.about .stat-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  min-width: 110px;
  border-bottom: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about .stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.about .stat-box .stat-number {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.about .stat-box .stat-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-top: 5px;
}

.about .signature-block {
  border-top: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 85%);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
}

.about .signature-block img {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.about .signature-block img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.about .image-stack {
  position: relative;
  height: 500px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about .image-stack {
    height: 400px;
    margin-top: 3rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .about .image-stack {
    height: 350px;
  }
}

.about .image-stack .image-stack-item {
  position: absolute;
  width: 80%;
  height: auto;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.about .image-stack .image-stack-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.about .image-stack .image-stack-item img {
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
}

.about .image-stack .image-stack-item-top {
  z-index: 1;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
}

.about .image-stack .image-stack-item-bottom {
  z-index: 2;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
}

.about .mission-vision-row {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.about .mission-vision-row .value-card {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 2rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  z-index: 1;
}

.about .mission-vision-row .value-card:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 0;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
  transition: height 0.5s ease;
  z-index: -1;
}

.about .mission-vision-row .value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
}

.about .mission-vision-row .value-card:hover:before {
  height: 100%;
}

.about .mission-vision-row .value-card:hover .card-icon {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.about .mission-vision-row .value-card:hover .card-icon i {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.about .mission-vision-row .value-card .card-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.about .mission-vision-row .value-card .card-icon i {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.about .mission-vision-row .value-card h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.about .mission-vision-row .value-card p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# About – Section Title (Tightened)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#about .section-title {
  padding-bottom: 12px;   /* reduced from 20px */
}

#about .section-title h2 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;     /* tighter heading spacing */
}

#about .section-title p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Remove extra gap before pillars */
#about .mission-vision-row {
  margin-top: 0;
}



/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Students Life Block Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.students-life-block .students-life-img {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 1rem;
}

.students-life-block .students-life-img img {
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  width: 100%;
}

.students-life-block .students-life-img .img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), transparent);
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.students-life-block .students-life-img .img-overlay h3 {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.students-life-block .students-life-img .img-overlay .explore-btn {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), var(--contrast-color) 30%);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.students-life-block .students-life-img .img-overlay .explore-btn i {
  margin-left: 5px;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.students-life-block .students-life-img .img-overlay .explore-btn:hover {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.students-life-block .students-life-img .img-overlay .explore-btn:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.students-life-block .students-life-img:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.students-life-block .students-life-img:hover .img-overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), transparent);
}

.students-life-block .students-life-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.students-life-block .students-life-content h2:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -10px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.students-life-block .students-life-content p {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.students-life-block .student-activity-item {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 0.5rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.students-life-block .student-activity-item .icon-box {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.students-life-block .student-activity-item .icon-box i {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.students-life-block .student-activity-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.students-life-block .student-activity-item p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-top: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.students-life-block .student-activity-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

.students-life-block .student-activity-item:hover .icon-box {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.students-life-block .student-activity-item:hover .icon-box i {
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.students-life-block .students-life-cta {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.students-life-block .students-life-cta .btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 0.25rem;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.students-life-block .students-life-cta .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .students-life-block .students-life-img {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .students-life-block .students-life-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .students-life-block .student-activity-item {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Students Life – Section Title (Tightened)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#students-life-block .section-title {
  padding-bottom: 12px; /* reduce from default 60px */
}

#students-life-block .section-title h2 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;   /* tighter heading spacing */
}

#students-life-block .section-title p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Remove extra gap before activity items */
#students-life-block .students-life-content .row {
  margin-top: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #students-life-block .section-title {
    padding-bottom: 8px;
  }
  #students-life-block .section-title h2 {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
  #students-life-block .students-life-content .row {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Testimonials Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.testimonials {
  padding: 80px 0 40px 0; /* Balanced top space, tighter bottom to bridge to Stats */
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials .section-title {
  padding-bottom: 30px;
}

.testimonials .testimonials-container .swiper-wrapper {
  height: auto !important;
  padding-bottom: 40px; /* Space for pagination dots */
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-item p {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  color: var(--default-color);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-profile {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-profile img {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  margin-right: 15px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonials .testimonial-profile h3 {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0 0 3px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

.testimonials .testimonial-profile h4 {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  margin: 0;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.testimonials .swiper-pagination {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.testimonials .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
  opacity: 1;
}

.testimonials .swiper-pagination .swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 5px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Stats Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.stats {
  padding: 40px 0 80px 0; /* Tight top to connect with Testimonials */
}

.stats .stats-overview {
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stats .stats-title {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.stats .stats-description {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 15%);
}

/* CTA Button Logic - Full Column Width */
.stats .stats-cta {
  display: flex;
  width: 100%;
}

.stats .btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 0.8rem 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 5px;
  transition: 0.3s;

  /* Fill Logic */
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 450px; /* Limits width on ultra-wide screens for better UX */
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

.stats .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

/* Stats Cards */
.stats .stats-card {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 15px;
  padding: 30px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  height: 100%;
  transition: 0.3s;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.stats .stats-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  border-bottom-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.stats .stats-icon {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.stats .stats-number {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stats .stats-label {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Responsive Adjustments
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .stats {
    padding: 60px 0;
  }

  .stats .stats-overview {
    text-align: center;
    margin-bottom: 40px;
  }

  .stats .stats-cta {
    justify-content: center; /* Centers the button when columns stack */
  }

  .stats .stats-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}

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

  /* Bridging the gap specifically for mobile flow */
  #stats {
    padding-top: 20px;
  }

  .stats .stats-card {
    padding: 20px 15px;
  }

  .stats .btn-primary {
    max-width: 100%; /* Allows full width on mobile screens */
  }
}
/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Events Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.events .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.events .section-title h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.events .section-title p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
}

.events .event-filters .form-select {
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
}

.events .event-filters .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
}

.events .event-card {
  display: flex;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.events .event-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.events .event-card .event-date {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 100px;
}

.events .event-card .event-date .month {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.events .event-card .event-date .day {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.events .event-card .event-date .year {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.events .event-card .event-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.events .event-card .event-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.events .event-card .event-content p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.events .event-card .event-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.events .event-card .event-tag.academic {
  background-color: #e3f2fd;
  color: #0d47a1;
}

.events .event-card .event-tag.sports {
  background-color: #e8f5e9;
  color: #2e7d32;
}

.events .event-card .event-tag.arts {
  background-color: #ffebee;
  color: #c62828;
}

.events .event-card .event-tag.community {
  background-color: #fff3e0;
  color: #e65100;
}

.events .event-card .event-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.events .btn-filter {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: none;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 12rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.btn-filter:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.events .event-card .event-meta .meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.events .event-card .event-meta .meta-item i {
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 25%);
}

.events .event-card .event-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}


.events .btn-view-all {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s;
}

.events .btn-view-all:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
/* Medium screens */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .events .btn-filter {
    padding: 0.75rem 4rem;
  }
}

/* Small screens */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .events .btn-filter {
    padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  }
}

/* Extra small screens */
@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .events .btn-filter {
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .events .event-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .events .event-card .event-date {
    flex-direction: row;
    padding: 1rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
    min-width: auto;
  }

  .events .event-card .event-date .month,
  .events .event-card .event-date .day,
  .events .event-card .event-date .year {
    margin: 0;
  }

  .events .event-card .event-date .day {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    margin: 0 0.3rem;
  }

  .events .event-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Events – Section Title (Tightened)
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
#events .section-title {
  padding-bottom: 12px; /* reduce from default 60px */
}

#events .section-title h2 {
  margin-bottom: 8px;   /* tighter heading spacing */
}

#events .section-title p {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Remove extra gap before filters and events container */
#events .event-filters,
#events #eventsContainer {
  margin-top: 0;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  #events .section-title {
    padding-bottom: 8px;
  }
  #events .section-title h2 {
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# History Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

/* --- Section Layout --- */
.history .row.align-items-stretch {
  display: flex;
  align-items: stretch;
}

/* --- Story & Timeline --- */
.history .about-content h3 {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.history .about-content h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.history .about-content p {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  color: var(--default-color);
}

.history .timeline {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding-left: 30px;
}

.history .timeline::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 100%;
  width: 3px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
}

.history .timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.history .timeline-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.history .timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -38px;
  top: 5px;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border: 4px solid var(--background-color);
  z-index: 1;
}

.history .timeline-content h4 {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  color: var(--heading-color);
}

/* --- Mission & Vision --- */
.history .about-image .mission-vision {
  margin-top: 30px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 20px;
}

.history .mission,
.history .vision {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.history .mission-vision h3 {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.history .mission-vision h3::before {
  content: "";
  width: 4px;
  height: 20px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* --- Core Values --- */
.history .core-values .section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.history .value-card {
  background-color: var(--surface-color) !important;
  padding: 40px 25px;
  border-radius: 15px;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 95%);
}

.history .value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.history .value-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 92%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

.history .value-card:hover .value-icon {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.history .value-card:hover .value-icon i {
  color: #fff !important;
}

/* --- Responsive Breakpoints --- */

/* Desktop (Big Screens) */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .history .col-lg-6 {
    display: flex;
  }

  .history .about-image .flex-grow-1 img {
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 15px;
  }

  .history .mission-vision {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: stretch; /* Forces Mission and Vision to same height */
  }

  .history .mission,
  .history .vision {
    flex: 1;
  }
}

/* Tablets and Below (Mobile flow) */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .history .about-image {
    margin-top: 50px;
  }

  .history .about-image img {
    max-height: 400px;
    width: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    border-radius: 12px;
  }

  .history .about-content h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
}

/* Mobile Tweak (Small screens) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .history .timeline {
    margin-top: 30px;
    padding-left: 25px;
  }

  .history .timeline-dot {
    left: -33px; /* Centers dot better on smaller screens */
  }

  .history .value-card {
    padding: 30px 20px;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Leadership Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.leadership .section-subtitle {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.leadership .section-heading {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.leadership .section-description {
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important; /* Merged: Reduced space for API images */
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Vertical Spacing for the second title (Hearts Behind Bookland) */
.leadership .section-title.text-center {
  margin-top: 100px !important;
  padding-top: 20px;
}

.leadership .about-image {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  height: 100%;
}

.leadership .about-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.leadership .stats-container {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 92%);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 20px;
}

.leadership .stats-container .stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 15px 0;
}

.leadership .stats-container .stat-item h3 {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.leadership .stats-container .stat-item p {
  color: var(--default-color);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.leadership .leadership-team {
  margin-top: 1rem !important;    /* Merged: Reduced gap for API content */
  margin-bottom: 0 !important;   /* Merged: Removed bottom margin */
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card:hover .social-links {
  opacity: 1;
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card .leader-image {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card .leader-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s;
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card .leader-image .social-links {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7), transparent);
  padding: 15px 0 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card .leader-image .social-links a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 5px;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: background-color 0.3s;
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card .leader-image .social-links a:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card .leader-info {
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card .leader-info h4 {
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card .leader-info .position {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.leadership .leadership-team .leader-card .leader-info .bio {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Section-to-Section Gaps */
#leadership.section {
  padding-bottom: 20px !important;
}

#gallery.section {
  padding-top: 20px !important;
}

/* --- Responsive Breakpoints --- */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .leadership .section-heading {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .leadership .about-image {
    margin-top: 2rem;
    height: 400px;
  }

  .leadership .section-title.text-center {
    margin-top: 60px !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .leadership .about-image {
    height: 300px;
  }

  .leadership .stat-item {
    margin-bottom: 15px;
  }
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Gallery Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-card a {
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: block;
}

.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 350px; /* adjust as needed for uniform height */
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

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

/* overlay initially hidden */
.overlay-content {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 15px;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, visibility 0.3s ease;
}

/* show overlay on hover */
.gallery-card:hover .overlay-content {
  opacity: 0.9;
  visibility: visible;
}

.overlay-title {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  font-family:var(--default-font), sans-serif; ;
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Admissions Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.admissions h2 {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.admissions h2:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -10px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.admissions h3 {
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.admissions h4 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.admissions p {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 25%);
}

.admissions .admissions-steps .steps-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.admissions .admissions-steps .steps-wrapper:before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 19px;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 80%);
  z-index: 0;
}

.admissions .admissions-steps .step-item {
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  position: relative;
}

.admissions .admissions-steps .step-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.admissions .admissions-steps .step-item .step-number {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-right: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.admissions .admissions-steps .step-item .step-content {
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
}

.admissions .deadlines .deadline-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(200px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.admissions .deadlines .deadline-item {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent-color);
  transition: transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
}

.admissions .deadlines .deadline-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.admissions .deadlines .deadline-item h4 {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.admissions .deadlines .deadline-item .date {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.admissions .admissions-requirements {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  padding: 2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.admissions .admissions-requirements .requirements-list {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.admissions .admissions-requirements .requirement-item {
  display: flex;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.admissions .admissions-requirements .requirement-item:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.admissions .admissions-requirements .requirement-item .icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-right: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.admissions .admissions-requirements .requirement-item .icon-box i {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.admissions .request-info .card {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.admissions .request-info .card .card-body {
  padding: 2rem;
}

.admissions .request-info .card .card-title {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.admissions .request-info .card .card-title:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.admissions .request-info .form-control,
.admissions .request-info .form-select {
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  font-size: 14px;
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
}

.admissions .request-info .form-control:focus,
.admissions .request-info .form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.2rem color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
}

.admissions .request-info .form-control::placeholder,
.admissions .request-info .form-select::placeholder {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 70%);
}

.admissions .request-info .btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  padding: 0.75rem 2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.admissions .request-info .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper {
  margin-top: 4rem;
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item i {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item h3 {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item .btn {
  padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item.tour {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 90%);
  border-radius: 8px 0 0 8px;
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item.tour .btn-secondary {
  background-color: var(--heading-color);
  border-color: var(--heading-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item.tour .btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 20%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 20%);
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item.apply {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item.apply .btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item.apply .btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 20%);
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .admissions h2 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }

  .admissions h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item.tour {
    border-radius: 8px 8px 0 0;
  }

  .admissions .cta-wrapper .cta-item.apply {
    border-radius: 0 0 8px 8px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .admissions .deadlines .deadline-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .admissions .requirement-item {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .admissions .requirement-item .icon-box {
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
    margin-right: 0;
  }

  .admissions .cta-item {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Events 2 Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

.events-2 .events-list {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item {
  display: flex;
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-date {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 90px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 1rem 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-date .day {
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-date .month {
  font-size: 1rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-content {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-content .event-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 30%);
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-content .event-meta i {
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-content .event-meta p {
  margin: 0;
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 10%);
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-content .btn-event {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-content .btn-event i {
  margin-left: 0.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-content .btn-event:hover {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 25%);
}

.events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-content .btn-event:hover i {
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .events-2 .events-list .event-item {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-date {
    width: 100%;
    flex-direction: row;
    padding: 0.75rem;
  }

  .events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-date .day {
    margin-right: 0.5rem;
  }

  .events-2 .events-list .event-item .event-content .event-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }
}

.events-2 .pagination-wrapper {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.events-2 .pagination-wrapper .pagination .page-link {
  color: var(--heading-color);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 80%);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  margin: 0 3px;
  background-color: var(--background-color);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.events-2 .pagination-wrapper .pagination .page-link:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.events-2 .pagination-wrapper .pagination .page-item.active .page-link {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
}

.events-2 .pagination-wrapper .pagination .page-item.disabled .page-link {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item {
  background: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item .sidebar-title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item .sidebar-title:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 60px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item.featured-event .featured-event-content img {
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item.featured-event .featured-event-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item.featured-event .featured-event-content p {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 10%);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item.featured-event .featured-event-content p i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item.featured-event .featured-event-content .btn-register {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 50px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item.featured-event .featured-event-content .btn-register:hover {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item .categories ul {
  padding: 0;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item .categories ul li {
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 90%);
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item .categories ul li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item .categories ul li a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 15%);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item .categories ul li a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item .categories ul li a span {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 90%);
  border-radius: 50px;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  transition: background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .sidebar-item .categories ul li a:hover span {
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}/* Calendar header with arrows */
.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-header {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-header .nav-arrow {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--heading-color);
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-header .nav-arrow:hover {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-header h4 {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  flex-grow: 1;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Weekdays row */
.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-body .weekdays {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 25%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--heading-color), transparent 85%);
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-body .weekdays div {
  padding: 0.25rem;
}

/* Days grid */
.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-body .days {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(7, 1fr);
  text-align: center;
}

/* Individual day cells */
.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-body .days .day {
  padding: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 50%;
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 3px auto;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-body .days .day:hover:not(.other-month) {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 85%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

/* Days with events */
.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-body .days .day.has-event {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  position: relative;
}

.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-body .days .day.has-event:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 25%);
}

/* Days from other months (empty slots) */
.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-body .days .day.other-month {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 60%);
  cursor: default;
}

/* Current day styling (optional) */
.events-2 .sidebar .event-calendar .calendar-body .days .day.today {
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Event Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.event .event-meta {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.event .event-meta .meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.event .event-meta .meta-item i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}

.event .event-meta .meta-item span {
  font-weight: 500;
}

.event .event-content h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .event .event-content h2 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

.event .event-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
}

.event .event-content h3:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -10px;
  height: 3px;
  width: 50px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.event .event-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.event .event-content .event-highlights {
  list-style: none;
  padding-left: 0;
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

.event .event-content .event-highlights li {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
}

.event .event-content .event-highlights li i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.event .event-content .event-highlights li span {
  flex: 1;
}

.event .event-content .schedule-table {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.event .event-content .schedule-table .schedule-row {
  display: flex;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.event .event-content .schedule-table .schedule-row:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.event .event-content .schedule-table .schedule-row:nth-child(odd) {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .event .event-content .schedule-table .schedule-row {
    flex-direction: column;
  }
}

.event .event-content .schedule-table .schedule-time {
  width: 180px;
  padding: 15px;
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .event .event-content .schedule-table .schedule-time {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

.event .event-content .schedule-table .schedule-activity {
  flex: 1;
  padding: 15px 20px;
}

.event .event-content .schedule-table .schedule-activity h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.event .event-content .schedule-table .schedule-activity p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.event .event-content .event-gallery img {
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  width: 100%;
}

.event .event-content .event-gallery img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.event .event-sidebar .sidebar-widget {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 25px;
}

.event .event-sidebar .sidebar-widget h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  padding-bottom: 15px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
  position: relative;
}

.event .event-sidebar .sidebar-widget h3:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: -1px;
  height: 3px;
  width: 60px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.event .event-sidebar .registration-form .btn-register {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border: none;
  padding: 12px 0;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.event .event-sidebar .registration-form .btn-register:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), black 15%);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.event .event-sidebar .registration-form .btn-register:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.event .event-sidebar .organizer-info .organizer-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.event .event-sidebar .organizer-info .organizer-details .organizer-image {
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.event .event-sidebar .organizer-info .organizer-details .organizer-image img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 180px;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.event .event-sidebar .organizer-info .organizer-details .organizer-content h4 {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.event .event-sidebar .organizer-info .organizer-details .organizer-content .organizer-position {
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.event .event-sidebar .organizer-info .organizer-details .organizer-content .organizer-contact {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 95%);
  padding: 15px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin-top: 15px;
}

.event .event-sidebar .organizer-info .organizer-details .organizer-content .organizer-contact p {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.event .event-sidebar .organizer-info .organizer-details .organizer-content .organizer-contact p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.event .event-sidebar .organizer-info .organizer-details .organizer-content .organizer-contact p i {
  color: var(--accent-color);
}

.event .event-sidebar .related-events .related-event-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  padding: 15px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.event .event-sidebar .related-events .related-event-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.event .event-sidebar .related-events .related-event-item .related-event-date {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width: 60px;
  height: 70px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.event .event-sidebar .related-events .related-event-item .related-event-date .day {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
}

.event .event-sidebar .related-events .related-event-item .related-event-date .month {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.event .event-sidebar .related-events .related-event-item .related-event-info {
  flex: 1;
}

.event .event-sidebar .related-events .related-event-item .related-event-info h4 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.event .event-sidebar .related-events .related-event-item .related-event-info p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
}

/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Alumni Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

.alumni .section-header {
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.alumni .section-header h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.alumni .section-header h3:after {
  content: "";
  width: 70px;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--accent-color);
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -12px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.alumni .section-header p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 30%);
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 1.5rem auto 0;
}

.alumni .notable-alumni {
  padding: 0.25rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin: 0.25rem 0;''
}

.alumni .notable-alumni .alumni-profile {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 15px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.alumni .notable-alumni .alumni-profile:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.alumni .notable-alumni .alumni-profile .profile-header {
  position: relative;
}

.alumni .notable-alumni .alumni-profile .profile-header .profile-img {
  height: 260px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.alumni .notable-alumni .alumni-profile .profile-header .profile-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: all 0.5s ease;
}

.alumni .notable-alumni .alumni-profile .profile-header .profile-img img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.alumni .notable-alumni .alumni-profile .profile-header .profile-year {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.alumni .notable-alumni .alumni-profile .profile-body {
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.alumni .notable-alumni .alumni-profile .profile-body h4 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.alumni .notable-alumni .alumni-profile .profile-body .profile-title {
  display: block;
  color: var(--accent-color);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.alumni .notable-alumni .alumni-profile .profile-body p {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Contact Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/
.contact .contact-info-box {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 25px;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
}

.contact .contact-info-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}

.contact .contact-info-box .icon-box {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
  color: var(--accent-color);
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact .contact-info-box .icon-box i {
  font-size: 24px;
}

.contact .contact-info-box .info-content h4 {
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.contact .contact-info-box .info-content p {
  margin-bottom: 5px;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 20%);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact .contact-info-box .info-content p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact .map-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 500px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact .map-section iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.contact .form-container-overlap {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: -150px;
  margin-bottom: 60px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper {
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  padding: 40px;
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper h2 {
  font-size: 28px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 30px;
  position: relative;
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper h2:after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  bottom: -10px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 50px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .form-group .input-with-icon {
  position: relative;
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .form-group .input-with-icon i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 15px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
  font-size: 18px;
  z-index: 10;
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .form-group .input-with-icon i.message-icon {
  top: 28px;
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .form-group .input-with-icon textarea+i {
  top: 25px;
  transform: none;
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .form-group .input-with-icon .form-control {
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 12px 15px 12px 45px;
  height: 3.5rem;
  color: var(--default-color);
  background-color: var(--surface-color);
  font-size: 15px;
  border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 80%);
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .form-group .input-with-icon .form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent-color);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 90%);
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .form-group .input-with-icon .form-control::placeholder {
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 40%);
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .form-group .input-with-icon textarea.form-control {
  height: 180px;
  resize: none;
  padding-top: 15px;
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .btn-submit {
  background-color: var(--accent-color);
  border: none;
  color: var(--contrast-color);
  padding: 12px 30px;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .btn-submit:hover {
  background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 15%);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 60%);
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .btn-submit:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 70%);
}

.contact .contact-form-wrapper .loading,
.contact .contact-form-wrapper .error-message,
.contact .contact-form-wrapper .sent-message {
  margin-top: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .contact .form-container-overlap {
    margin-top: -120px;
  }

  .contact .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 30px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .contact .contact-info-box {
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .contact .form-container-overlap {
    margin-top: -100px;
  }

  .contact .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 25px;
  }

  .contact .contact-form-wrapper h2 {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .contact .map-section {
    height: 450px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .contact .form-container-overlap {
    margin-top: -80px;
  }

  .contact .contact-form-wrapper {
    padding: 20px;
  }

  .contact .btn-submit {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact .map-section {
    height: 400px;
  }
}

/* ================================
   TOAST NOTIFICATIONS
================================ */
#toast-container {
    position: fixed;
    top: 20px;
    right: 20px;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}

.toast {
    min-width: 260px;
    max-width: 340px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    color: #fff;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    animation: slideIn 0.4s ease, fadeOut 0.4s ease 3s forwards;
}

.toast-success {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #28a745, #218838);
}

.toast-error {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #dc3545, #c82333);
}

@keyframes slideIn {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}

@keyframes fadeOut {
    to { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(30px); }
}


/*--------------------------------------------------------------
# Fees & Payment Section
--------------------------------------------------------------*/

/* --- Fee Structure Header --- */
.fee-heading {
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 2.5rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.fee-heading::after {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    display: block;
    width: 60px;
    height: 4px;
    background: var(--accent-color);
    bottom: 0;
    left: calc(50% - 30px);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.fee-heading::before {
    content: "";
    position: absolute;
    display: block;
    width: 120px;
    height: 1px;
    background: #ddd;
    bottom: 1.5px;
    left: calc(50% - 60px);
}

.description {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --- Important Notes Section --- */
.fees-notes-container {
    border: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--default-color), transparent 90%);
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 15px;
}

.fees-notes-container h3 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--heading-color);
}

.note-item h5 {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.note-item i {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    color: var(--accent-color) !important;
}

.note-item.p-3 {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--accent-color);
    background-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent-color), transparent 96%);
    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}

/* --- Payment Instructions & Cards --- */
.payment-instructions .card {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border-radius: 1rem;
}

.payment-instructions .card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}

.bg-danger-soft {
    background-color: rgba(220, 53, 69, 0.1);
}

.font-monospace {
    letter-spacing: 1px;
}

/* --- M-Pesa Branding --- */
.bg-mpesa {
    background-color: #3ea33b !important; /* Official M-Pesa Green */
    color: #ffffff !important;
}

.text-mpesa {
    color: #3ea33b !important;
}

.mpesa-bg-icon {
    font-size: 10rem;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    color: #000;
    opacity: 0.1;
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -20px;
    right: -10px;
}

.mpesa-inner-box {
    z-index: 2;
    background-color: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15) !important;
    border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
}

.fw-black {
    font-weight: 900;
}

.tracking-wider {
    letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}

/* --- Media Queries --- */

/* Tablet & Smaller Desktop */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
    .fee-heading {
        font-size: 2.2rem;
    }

    .mpesa-bg-icon {
        font-size: 7rem;
    }
}

/* Mobile Specific Fixes */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .fees-notes-container {
        padding: 25px !important;
    }

    .note-item {
        margin-bottom: 25px;
    }

    /* Prevent negative margin/overlap on mobile */
    .note-item.p-3 {
        margin-top: 0 !important;
    }

    /* Bank Details Table stack for mobile */
    .payment-instructions .table td {
        display: block;
        text-align: left !important;
        width: 100%;
        padding: 8px 0;
    }

    .payment-instructions .table td.text-end {
        padding-top: 0;
        padding-bottom: 15px;
        font-weight: 700;
    }

    .payment-instructions .badge {
        display: inline-block;
        white-space: normal; /* Allows long reference text to wrap */
        text-align: left;
    }
}

/* --- FAQ Custom Design --- */
.faq-item {
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: 1px solid #f0f0f0 !important;
}

.faq-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent-color) !important;
    transform: translateX(5px);
}

.faq-item .accordion-button {
    background-color: #fff;
    color: var(--heading-color);
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

.faq-item .accordion-button:not(.collapsed) {
    background-color: #fff;
    color: var(--accent-color);
}

.faq-item .accordion-button::after {
    background-size: 1.25rem;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

/* Leading relaxed for the answers */
.leading-relaxed {
    line-height: 1.8;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}

/* Support Card Shadow */
.bg-primary.card {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-color) ) !important;
}