/* =====================================================================
   CHANDIGARH CHHAYA SCHOOL OF ART — Premium Theme
   Palette derived from the institutional logo (lime / green / ink)
   ===================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@500;600;700&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&display=swap');

:root{
  --lime:#C6F03C;
  --lime-d:#A8D827;
  --green:#3EA845;
  --green-d:#2C7A31;
  --green-l:#7ED321;
  --saffron:#FF9933;
  --gold:#E3B341;

  --ink:#0A1207;
  --ink-2:#111C0C;
  --ink-3:#18240F;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.09);

  --cream:#FBFBF6;
  --cream-2:#F2F4EA;
  --text:#1A1F16;
  --muted:#5F6B59;
  --muted-2:#8A9683;

  --serif:'Cormorant Garamond',Georgia,serif;
  --sans:'Outfit',system-ui,-apple-system,'Segoe UI',sans-serif;

  --r-sm:10px; --r:16px; --r-lg:26px; --r-xl:36px;
  --shadow:0 10px 40px rgba(10,18,7,.08);
  --shadow-lg:0 30px 80px rgba(10,18,7,.16);
  --ease:cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
  --nav-h:88px;
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{box-sizing:border-box;margin:0;padding:0}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth;-webkit-text-size-adjust:100%}
body{
  font-family:var(--sans);color:var(--text);background:var(--cream);
  line-height:1.7;font-size:16.5px;overflow-x:hidden;font-weight:400;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{text-decoration:none;color:inherit}
ul{list-style:none}
button,input,select,textarea{font:inherit;color:inherit}
::selection{background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink)}

/* ---------- Scrollbar ---------- */
::-webkit-scrollbar{width:11px}
::-webkit-scrollbar-track{background:var(--cream-2)}
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb{background:linear-gradient(var(--green),var(--green-d));border-radius:10px}

/* ---------- Layout ---------- */
.container{width:min(1240px,92%);margin-inline:auto}
.container-wide{width:min(1480px,94%);margin-inline:auto}
.section{padding:110px 0}
.section-sm{padding:72px 0}
.grid{display:grid;gap:30px}
.g2{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
.g3{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr)}

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1,h2,h3,h4{line-height:1.15;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.display{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.h-xl{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6vw,4.6rem)}
.h-lg{font-size:clamp(2.1rem,4.2vw,3.3rem)}
.h-md{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,2.6vw,2.1rem)}
.lead{font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.5vw,1.18rem);color:var(--muted);font-weight:300}
.text-lime{color:var(--lime-d)}
.text-green{color:var(--green)}

/* ---------- Section heading ---------- */
.sec-head{max-width:760px;margin:0 auto 62px;text-align:center}
.sec-head.left{margin-inline:0;text-align:left}
.eyebrow{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-size:12px;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--green);
  background:rgba(62,168,69,.09);padding:8px 18px;border-radius:100px;margin-bottom:20px;
  border:1px solid rgba(62,168,69,.18);
}
.eyebrow::before{content:'';width:18px;height:2px;background:var(--green);border-radius:2px}
.sec-head p{margin-top:18px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:300;font-size:1.05rem}
.rule{width:74px;height:3px;border-radius:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--lime),var(--green));margin:20px auto 0}
.sec-head.left .rule{margin-inline:0}

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:11px;
  padding:16px 34px;border-radius:100px;font-weight:600;font-size:15.5px;
  border:1.5px solid transparent;cursor:pointer;transition:all .35s var(--ease);
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn i{transition:transform .35s var(--ease)}
.btn:hover i.fa-arrow-right{transform:translateX(5px)}
.btn-primary{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--green-l),var(--green));color:#fff;
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(62,168,69,.34)}
.btn-primary:hover{box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(62,168,69,.46);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.btn-lime{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--lime),var(--lime-d));color:var(--ink);
  box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(198,240,60,.36)}
.btn-lime:hover{transform:translateY(-3px);box-shadow:0 18px 46px rgba(198,240,60,.5)}
.btn-outline{border-color:rgba(26,31,22,.2);color:var(--text);background:transparent}
.btn-outline:hover{background:var(--text);color:var(--cream);border-color:var(--text)}
.btn-ghost{border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);color:#fff;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);backdrop-filter:blur(10px)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:#fff;color:var(--ink);border-color:#fff}
.btn-sm{padding:11px 24px;font-size:14px}
.btn-block{width:100%}

/* =====================================================================
   TOP BAR + NAVBAR
   ===================================================================== */
.topbar{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--ink),var(--ink-3),var(--ink));
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.78);font-size:13.2px;padding:9px 0;position:relative;z-index:60;
}
.topbar .container{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.topbar a{transition:color .25s}
.topbar a:hover{color:var(--lime)}
.tb-left{display:flex;gap:26px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.tb-left span,.tb-left a{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px}
.tb-left i{color:var(--lime)}
.tb-right{display:flex;gap:8px;align-items:center}
.tb-social{width:29px;height:29px;display:grid;place-items:center;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);font-size:12px;transition:all .3s var(--ease)}
.tb-social:hover{background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-2px)}

.navbar{
  position:sticky;top:0;z-index:100;background:rgba(251,251,246,.9);
  backdrop-filter:blur(18px) saturate(180%);border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.07);
  transition:all .4s var(--ease);
}
.navbar.scrolled{box-shadow:0 8px 34px rgba(10,18,7,.09);background:rgba(251,251,246,.97)}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;height:var(--nav-h);gap:26px}
.brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px}
.brand img{width:56px;height:56px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;
  border:2.5px solid var(--green-l);box-shadow:0 6px 20px rgba(62,168,69,.28);transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.brand:hover img{transform:rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06)}
.brand-txt strong{display:block;font-size:16.5px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:-.03em;line-height:1.2}
.brand-txt small{display:block;font-size:10.4px;letter-spacing:.19em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--green);font-weight:600;margin-top:2px}

.nav-links{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:4px}
.nav-links > li > a{
  display:block;padding:11px 17px;font-size:15px;font-weight:500;border-radius:100px;
  position:relative;transition:all .3s var(--ease);color:var(--text);
}
.nav-links > li > a::after{
  content:'';position:absolute;left:50%;bottom:5px;width:0;height:2.5px;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--lime),var(--green));transform:translateX(-50%);transition:width .35s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links > li > a:hover{color:var(--green-d)}
.nav-links > li > a:hover::after,.nav-links > li > a.active::after{width:26px}
.nav-links > li > a.active{color:var(--green-d);font-weight:600}
.nav-cta{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}

.burger{display:none;width:46px;height:46px;border:none;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  border-radius:13px;cursor:pointer;font-size:18px;place-items:center}

/* ---------- Notice ticker ---------- */
.ticker{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--green-d),var(--green));color:#fff;overflow:hidden;
  display:flex;align-items:center;font-size:14px}
.ticker-label{background:var(--ink);padding:11px 22px;font-weight:700;font-size:12.4px;
  letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;white-space:nowrap;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.ticker-label i{color:var(--lime)}
.ticker-track{flex:1;overflow:hidden;padding:11px 0}
.ticker-track span{display:inline-block;white-space:nowrap;padding-left:100%;
  animation:tick 26s linear infinite;font-weight:400}
.ticker:hover .ticker-track span{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes tick{0%{transform:translateX(0)}100%{transform:translateX(-100%)}}

/* =====================================================================
   HERO
   ===================================================================== */
.hero{position:relative;min-height:calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));display:flex;align-items:center;
  background:radial-gradient(1100px 620px at 78% 18%,rgba(198,240,60,.16),transparent 62%),
             radial-gradient(900px 560px at 8% 88%,rgba(62,168,69,.13),transparent 60%),
             linear-gradient(160deg,var(--ink) 0%,var(--ink-3) 55%,#0d1a08 100%);
  color:#fff;overflow:hidden;padding:86px 0}
.hero::before{
  content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.35;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.10) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:34px 34px;mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 20%,transparent 78%)}
.hero-orb{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(90px);opacity:.34;pointer-events:none}
.orb-1{width:460px;height:460px;background:var(--lime);top:-130px;right:-110px;animation:float 15s ease-in-out infinite}
.orb-2{width:380px;height:380px;background:var(--green);bottom:-140px;left:-120px;animation:float 19s ease-in-out infinite reverse}
@keyframes float{0%,100%{transform:translate(0,0) scale(1)}50%{transform:translate(38px,-46px) scale(1.1)}}

.hero-grid{position:relative;z-index:3;display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.08fr .92fr;
  gap:64px;align-items:center}
.hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:11px;padding:9px 20px 9px 10px;border-radius:100px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(198,240,60,.28);
  font-size:13px;font-weight:500;backdrop-filter:blur(10px);margin-bottom:26px}
.hero-badge b{background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink);padding:4px 13px;border-radius:100px;
  font-size:11.4px;font-weight:800;letter-spacing:.09em}
.hero h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(2.7rem,5.6vw,4.5rem);
  line-height:1.06;letter-spacing:-.022em;margin-bottom:24px}
.hero h1 em{font-style:normal;background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--lime),var(--green-l) 55%,var(--gold));
  -webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent;display:inline-block}
.hero p.lead{color:rgba(255,255,255,.76);max-width:576px;font-size:1.1rem;font-weight:300}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:15px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:38px}
.hero-trust{margin-top:44px;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;
  padding-top:30px;border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13)}
.hero-trust .avatars{display:flex}
.hero-trust .avatars img,.hero-trust .avatars span{
  width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:2.5px solid var(--ink-3);
  margin-left:-13px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:12px;font-weight:800}
.hero-trust .avatars > *:first-child{margin-left:0}
.hero-trust .avatars span{background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink)}
.hero-trust small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.68);font-size:13.4px;line-height:1.5;display:block}
.hero-trust b{color:#fff;font-size:14.6px}
.stars{color:var(--gold);font-size:12.5px;letter-spacing:1px}

/* Hero visual */
.hero-visual{position:relative}
.hero-card{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-xl);overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.55);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  transform:perspective(1400px) rotateY(-7deg) rotateX(3deg);transition:transform .8s var(--ease)}
.hero-card:hover{transform:perspective(1400px) rotateY(0) rotateX(0)}
.hero-card img{width:100%;height:460px;object-fit:cover}
.hero-card::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(10,18,7,.85),transparent 52%)}
.hero-card-cap{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:28px 30px;z-index:2}
.hero-card-cap strong{display:block;font-size:17px;font-weight:600}
.hero-card-cap small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.66);font-size:13px}

.float-chip{position:absolute;background:rgba(255,255,255,.96);color:var(--text);
  border-radius:18px;padding:15px 21px;box-shadow:0 22px 55px rgba(0,0,0,.34);
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:13px;z-index:5;backdrop-filter:blur(14px)}
.float-chip i{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--lime),var(--green-l));color:var(--ink);font-size:17px}
.float-chip b{display:block;font-size:18px;font-weight:800;line-height:1.1}
.float-chip small{color:var(--muted);font-size:11.6px;letter-spacing:.05em}
.chip-a{top:26px;left:-40px;animation:bob 5s ease-in-out infinite}
.chip-b{bottom:52px;right:-36px;animation:bob 6.5s ease-in-out infinite .8s}
@keyframes bob{0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)}50%{transform:translateY(-15px)}}

.scroll-hint{position:absolute;bottom:26px;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);z-index:4;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);font-size:11.5px;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:9px}
.scroll-hint::after{content:'';width:1.5px;height:38px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--lime),transparent);animation:sc 2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes sc{0%,100%{opacity:.25;transform:scaleY(.5)}50%{opacity:1;transform:scaleY(1)}}

/* =====================================================================
   STATS
   ===================================================================== */
.stats-band{background:var(--ink-2);color:#fff;padding:0;position:relative;z-index:5}
.stats-band .grid{gap:0}
.stat{padding:52px 26px;text-align:center;border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);position:relative}
.stat:last-child{border-right:none}
.stat::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;background:linear-gradient(180deg,rgba(198,240,60,.12),transparent);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .4s}
.stat:hover::before{opacity:1}
.stat i{font-size:25px;color:var(--lime);margin-bottom:14px;display:block}
.stat b{display:block;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,3.6vw,3rem);font-weight:800;line-height:1;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#fff,var(--lime));-webkit-background-clip:text;background-clip:text;color:transparent}
.stat span{display:block;margin-top:10px;font-size:12.4px;letter-spacing:.19em;
  text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.55);font-weight:500}

/* =====================================================================
   CARDS / COURSES
   ===================================================================== */
.card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  border:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.06);transition:all .45s var(--ease);position:relative}
.card:hover{transform:translateY(-9px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);border-color:rgba(62,168,69,.24)}

.course-card{display:flex;flex-direction:column;height:100%}
.course-top{height:172px;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink-3),var(--green-d));display:grid;place-items:center}
.course-top img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .8s var(--ease);opacity:.62}
.course-card:hover .course-top img{transform:scale(1.11)}
.course-top .ci{position:absolute;font-size:46px;color:rgba(198,240,60,.92);
  text-shadow:0 8px 26px rgba(0,0,0,.45);transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.course-card:hover .course-top .ci{transform:scale(1.14) rotate(-7deg)}
.course-tag{position:absolute;top:15px;left:15px;background:rgba(255,255,255,.95);color:var(--green-d);
  padding:6px 15px;border-radius:100px;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.12em;text-transform:uppercase}
.course-fee{position:absolute;top:15px;right:15px;background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink);
  padding:6px 15px;border-radius:100px;font-size:12.5px;font-weight:800}
.course-body{padding:26px 27px 28px;flex:1;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.course-body h3{font-size:19.5px;margin-bottom:10px;letter-spacing:-.02em}
.course-body p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14.6px;font-weight:300;flex:1}
.course-meta{display:flex;gap:18px;margin-top:20px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px dashed rgba(10,18,7,.13);
  font-size:12.7px;color:var(--muted-2);flex-wrap:wrap}
.course-meta span{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:7px}
.course-meta i{color:var(--green)}

/* Feature card */
.feature{padding:38px 32px;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);border:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.06);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:all .45s var(--ease);height:100%}
.feature:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.feature .fi{width:62px;height:62px;border-radius:19px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:24px;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--lime),var(--green-l));color:var(--ink);margin-bottom:22px;
  box-shadow:0 12px 30px rgba(62,168,69,.28);transition:transform .5s var(--ease)}
.feature:hover .fi{transform:rotate(-9deg) scale(1.07)}
.feature h3{font-size:18.5px;margin-bottom:11px}
.feature p{color:var(--muted);font-size:14.8px;font-weight:300}

/* =====================================================================
   ABOUT SPLIT
   ===================================================================== */
.split{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:70px;align-items:center}
.split-imgs{position:relative;min-height:520px}
.split-imgs img{position:absolute;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);object-fit:cover}
.split-imgs .im1{width:74%;height:340px;top:0;left:0;z-index:1}
.split-imgs .im2{width:60%;height:290px;bottom:0;right:0;z-index:2;border:8px solid var(--cream)}
.split-badge{position:absolute;z-index:3;bottom:38%;left:2%;background:var(--ink);color:#fff;
  border-radius:var(--r);padding:20px 26px;box-shadow:0 24px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.3);text-align:center}
.split-badge b{display:block;font-size:34px;font-weight:800;color:var(--lime);line-height:1}
.split-badge small{font-size:11.4px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.62)}

.check-list{margin-top:28px;display:grid;gap:15px}
.check-list li{display:flex;gap:14px;align-items:flex-start;font-size:15.2px;color:var(--muted)}
.check-list i{width:25px;height:25px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--lime),var(--green-l));color:var(--ink);font-size:11px;margin-top:4px}
.check-list b{color:var(--text);font-weight:600}

/* =====================================================================
   MARQUEE (disciplines)
   ===================================================================== */
.marquee{background:var(--ink);padding:22px 0;overflow:hidden;
  border-block:1px solid rgba(198,240,60,.16)}
.marquee-track{display:flex;gap:56px;width:max-content;animation:slide 34s linear infinite}
.marquee:hover .marquee-track{animation-play-state:paused}
@keyframes slide{to{transform:translateX(-50%)}}
.marquee-item{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:15px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.5);
  font-family:var(--serif);font-size:27px;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap;transition:color .3s}
.marquee-item:hover{color:var(--lime)}
.marquee-item::after{content:'✦';color:var(--lime);font-size:14px;margin-left:14px}

/* =====================================================================
   GALLERY
   ===================================================================== */
.gal-filter{display:flex;gap:11px;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-bottom:46px}
.gal-filter button{padding:11px 26px;border-radius:100px;border:1.5px solid rgba(10,18,7,.13);
  background:transparent;cursor:pointer;font-size:14.4px;font-weight:500;transition:all .3s var(--ease)}
.gal-filter button:hover{border-color:var(--green);color:var(--green-d)}
.gal-filter button.active{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;border-color:var(--ink)}

.gal-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(320px,1fr));gap:22px}
.gal-item{position:relative;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;cursor:pointer;
  aspect-ratio:4/3;box-shadow:var(--shadow);transition:all .5s var(--ease)}
.gal-item:nth-child(6n+1){grid-column:span 2;aspect-ratio:16/9}
.gal-item img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;transition:transform .9s var(--ease)}
.gal-item:hover img{transform:scale(1.09)}
.gal-item::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(to top,rgba(10,18,7,.92),rgba(10,18,7,.1) 55%,transparent);
  opacity:0;transition:opacity .45s}
.gal-item:hover::after{opacity:1}
.gal-cap{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:0;padding:26px;color:#fff;z-index:3;
  transform:translateY(16px);opacity:0;transition:all .45s var(--ease)}
.gal-item:hover .gal-cap{transform:translateY(0);opacity:1}
.gal-cap b{display:block;font-size:17px;margin-bottom:4px}
.gal-cap small{color:var(--lime);font-size:11.6px;letter-spacing:.15em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600}
.gal-zoom{position:absolute;top:16px;right:16px;width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.94);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--ink);z-index:3;
  opacity:0;transform:scale(.6);transition:all .45s var(--ease)}
.gal-item:hover .gal-zoom{opacity:1;transform:scale(1)}

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(6,10,4,.96);z-index:9999;display:none;
  place-items:center;padding:40px;backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.lightbox.open{display:grid;animation:fade .3s}
@keyframes fade{from{opacity:0}to{opacity:1}}
.lightbox img{max-width:92vw;max-height:80vh;border-radius:var(--r);box-shadow:0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,.7)}
.lb-cap{color:#fff;text-align:center;margin-top:20px;font-size:15.5px}
.lb-cap small{display:block;color:var(--lime);font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.16em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:5px}
.lb-close,.lb-nav{position:absolute;background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  color:#fff;width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;font-size:19px;
  display:grid;place-items:center;transition:all .3s}
.lb-close:hover,.lb-nav:hover{background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--lime)}
.lb-close{top:26px;right:26px}
.lb-prev{left:26px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%)}
.lb-next{right:26px;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%)}

/* =====================================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ===================================================================== */
.testi-wrap{position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.testi-track{display:flex;transition:transform .7s var(--ease)}
.testi-slide{min-width:100%;padding:0 12px}
.testi{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:52px 54px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  max-width:840px;margin:0 auto;text-align:center;position:relative;border:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.05)}
.testi .qm{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:110px;line-height:.6;color:var(--lime);
  opacity:.55;display:block;margin-bottom:8px}
.testi p{font-family:var(--serif);font-size:clamp(1.15rem,2.2vw,1.55rem);line-height:1.6;
  color:var(--text);font-weight:500;font-style:italic}
.testi .who{margin-top:30px;display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:5px}
.testi .who b{font-size:16.5px;font-weight:700}
.testi .who small{color:var(--muted-2);font-size:13.4px}
.testi-dots{display:flex;justify-content:center;gap:9px;margin-top:36px}
.testi-dots button{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;border:none;cursor:pointer;
  background:rgba(10,18,7,.16);transition:all .3s}
.testi-dots button.active{width:32px;border-radius:10px;background:var(--green)}

/* =====================================================================
   NOTICES
   ===================================================================== */
.notice-item{display:flex;gap:22px;padding:24px 26px;background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);
  border:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.06);box-shadow:0 4px 20px rgba(10,18,7,.05);
  transition:all .4s var(--ease);align-items:flex-start}
.notice-item:hover{transform:translateX(7px);border-color:rgba(62,168,69,.3);box-shadow:var(--shadow)}
.notice-date{flex-shrink:0;width:66px;text-align:center;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink),var(--ink-3));
  color:#fff;border-radius:13px;padding:11px 5px}
.notice-date b{display:block;font-size:22px;font-weight:800;line-height:1;color:var(--lime)}
.notice-date small{font-size:10.6px;letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
.notice-body h4{font-size:16.8px;margin-bottom:6px}
.notice-body p{font-size:14.4px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:300}
.pill{display:inline-block;padding:4px 13px;border-radius:100px;font-size:10.6px;font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.13em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px}
.pill-exam{background:rgba(255,153,51,.14);color:#C4761A}
.pill-result{background:rgba(62,168,69,.13);color:var(--green-d)}
.pill-event{background:rgba(155,89,182,.13);color:#7D3C98}
.pill-notice{background:rgba(52,152,219,.13);color:#1F6FA8}
.pill-urgent{background:#E74C3C;color:#fff}

/* =====================================================================
   FORMS
   ===================================================================== */
.form-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-xl);padding:44px;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  border:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.05)}
.field{margin-bottom:19px}
.field label{display:block;font-size:13.2px;font-weight:600;margin-bottom:8px;color:var(--text);
  letter-spacing:.03em}
.field label .req{color:#E74C3C}
.field input,.field select,.field textarea{
  width:100%;padding:14px 17px;border:1.5px solid rgba(10,18,7,.12);border-radius:13px;
  background:var(--cream);font-size:15px;transition:all .3s var(--ease);font-family:var(--sans)}
.field input:focus,.field select:focus,.field textarea:focus{
  outline:none;border-color:var(--green);background:#fff;box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(62,168,69,.11)}
.field textarea{resize:vertical;min-height:130px}
.field-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px}

.alert{padding:15px 20px;border-radius:13px;font-size:14.5px;margin-bottom:22px;
  display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.alert-success{background:rgba(62,168,69,.11);color:var(--green-d);border:1px solid rgba(62,168,69,.28)}
.alert-error{background:rgba(231,76,60,.1);color:#C0392B;border:1px solid rgba(231,76,60,.28)}
.alert-info{background:rgba(52,152,219,.1);color:#1F6FA8;border:1px solid rgba(52,152,219,.28)}

/* =====================================================================
   PAGE HEADER (inner pages)
   ===================================================================== */
.page-head{position:relative;padding:86px 0 78px;color:#fff;overflow:hidden;
  background:radial-gradient(800px 420px at 76% 12%,rgba(198,240,60,.18),transparent 60%),
             linear-gradient(150deg,var(--ink),var(--ink-3) 60%,#0d1a08)}
.page-head::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.3;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.09) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:30px 30px}
.page-head .container{position:relative;z-index:2;text-align:center}
.page-head h1{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(2.2rem,4.6vw,3.5rem);
  letter-spacing:-.02em;margin-bottom:14px}
.page-head p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.72);max-width:660px;margin:0 auto;font-weight:300}
.crumb{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;font-size:13.2px;color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);padding:8px 20px;border-radius:100px;margin-top:22px;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.crumb a:hover{color:var(--lime)}
.crumb i{font-size:8px}

/* =====================================================================
   CTA BAND
   ===================================================================== */
.cta-band{position:relative;overflow:hidden;color:#fff;padding:88px 0;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg,var(--green-d),var(--green) 48%,var(--green-l))}
.cta-band::before{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.14;
  background-image:radial-gradient(#fff 1.4px,transparent 1.4px);background-size:26px 26px}
.cta-band .container{position:relative;z-index:2;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;
  align-items:center;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.cta-band h2{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(1.8rem,3.4vw,2.7rem);margin-bottom:10px}
.cta-band p{color:rgba(255,255,255,.86);font-weight:300;max-width:560px}

/* =====================================================================
   FOOTER
   ===================================================================== */
.footer{background:var(--ink);color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);padding:78px 0 0;position:relative;overflow:hidden}
.footer::before{content:'';position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--lime),var(--green),var(--saffron),var(--lime))}
.f-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;gap:48px;padding-bottom:56px}
.f-brand{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:14px;margin-bottom:20px}
.f-brand img{width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;border:2.5px solid var(--green-l)}
.f-brand strong{color:#fff;font-size:16.5px;display:block;letter-spacing:-.03em}
.f-brand small{font-size:10.4px;letter-spacing:.19em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--lime)}
.footer p{font-size:14.5px;font-weight:300;line-height:1.8}
.f-social{display:flex;gap:10px;margin-top:24px}
.f-social a{width:40px;height:40px;border-radius:12px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.07);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.09);
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);font-size:15px}
.f-social a:hover{background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink);transform:translateY(-4px);border-color:var(--lime)}
.footer h4{color:#fff;font-size:15.5px;margin-bottom:22px;position:relative;padding-bottom:12px;letter-spacing:-.01em}
.footer h4::after{content:'';position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;width:32px;height:2.5px;border-radius:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--lime),var(--green))}
.f-links li{margin-bottom:11px}
.f-links a{font-size:14.4px;transition:all .3s;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:9px;font-weight:300}
.f-links a::before{content:'›';color:var(--lime);font-size:16px;transition:transform .3s}
.f-links a:hover{color:var(--lime);padding-left:5px}
.f-contact li{display:flex;gap:14px;margin-bottom:17px;font-size:14.2px;font-weight:300;align-items:flex-start}
.f-contact i{width:36px;height:36px;flex-shrink:0;border-radius:11px;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(198,240,60,.11);color:var(--lime);font-size:13.5px}
.f-news{display:flex;gap:9px;margin-top:20px}
.f-news input{flex:1;padding:13px 16px;border-radius:11px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.13);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.05);color:#fff;font-size:14px}
.f-news input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.35)}
.f-news input:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--lime)}
.f-news button{padding:13px 20px;border-radius:11px;border:none;cursor:pointer;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--lime),var(--lime-d));color:var(--ink);font-weight:700}
.f-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding:24px 0;display:flex;
  justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:20px;flex-wrap:wrap;font-size:13.4px}
.f-bottom a:hover{color:var(--lime)}

/* ---------- Floating actions ---------- */
.fab{position:fixed;right:26px;z-index:90;width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:20px;box-shadow:0 12px 34px rgba(0,0,0,.24);
  transition:all .35s var(--ease);border:none;cursor:pointer}
.fab:hover{transform:translateY(-5px) scale(1.07)}
.fab-wa{bottom:100px;background:#25D366;color:#fff}
.fab-top{bottom:34px;background:var(--ink);color:var(--lime);opacity:0;pointer-events:none}
.fab-top.show{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}

/* ---------- Reveal on scroll ---------- */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(34px);transition:opacity .85s var(--ease),transform .85s var(--ease)}
.reveal.in{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* ---------- Preloader ---------- */
#preload{position:fixed;inset:0;background:var(--ink);z-index:99999;display:grid;place-items:center;
  transition:opacity .6s,visibility .6s}
#preload.done{opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
#preload img{width:88px;height:88px;border-radius:50%;object-fit:cover;
  border:3px solid var(--lime);animation:pulse 1.4s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes pulse{0%,100%{transform:scale(1);box-shadow:0 0 0 0 rgba(198,240,60,.5)}
  50%{transform:scale(1.07);box-shadow:0 0 0 22px rgba(198,240,60,0)}}

/* ---------- Result box ---------- */
.result-sheet{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  border:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.06)}
.rs-head{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--ink),var(--ink-3));color:#fff;padding:26px 30px;
  display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:18px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.rs-head h3{font-size:20px}
.rs-head small{color:rgba(255,255,255,.6);font-size:13px}
.rs-body{padding:30px}
.rs-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fit,minmax(160px,1fr));gap:18px;margin-bottom:24px}
.rs-cell{background:var(--cream);border-radius:14px;padding:16px 18px}
.rs-cell small{display:block;font-size:11.4px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--muted-2)}
.rs-cell b{font-size:16.5px;display:block;margin-top:5px}
.badge-pass{background:var(--green);color:#fff;padding:8px 22px;border-radius:100px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px}
.badge-fail{background:#E74C3C;color:#fff;padding:8px 22px;border-radius:100px;font-weight:700;font-size:14px}

/* ---------- Faculty ---------- */
.fac-card{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r-lg);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow);
  border:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.06);transition:all .45s var(--ease);text-align:center;padding:36px 26px}
.fac-card:hover{transform:translateY(-9px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.fac-avatar{width:108px;height:108px;margin:0 auto 20px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--lime),var(--green));color:var(--ink);
  font-size:36px;font-weight:800;font-family:var(--serif);
  box-shadow:0 14px 34px rgba(62,168,69,.3);overflow:hidden}
.fac-avatar img{width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover}
.fac-card h4{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:4px}
.fac-card .role{color:var(--green);font-size:12.6px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.1em;
  text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:14px}
.fac-card p{font-size:14.2px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:300}

/* ---------- Timeline ---------- */
.timeline{position:relative;padding-left:38px;margin-top:20px}
.timeline::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:11px;top:8px;bottom:8px;width:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(var(--lime),var(--green),transparent)}
.tl-item{position:relative;padding-bottom:34px}
.tl-item::before{content:'';position:absolute;left:-32px;top:6px;width:14px;height:14px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--lime);border:3px solid var(--cream);box-shadow:0 0 0 2px var(--green)}
.tl-item b{display:block;color:var(--green-d);font-size:14px;letter-spacing:.1em;margin-bottom:5px}
.tl-item h4{font-size:17.5px;margin-bottom:7px}
.tl-item p{font-size:14.5px;color:var(--muted);font-weight:300}

/* ---------- Accordion ---------- */
.acc-item{background:#fff;border-radius:var(--r);border:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.07);
  margin-bottom:14px;overflow:hidden;transition:all .35s var(--ease)}
.acc-item.open{box-shadow:var(--shadow);border-color:rgba(62,168,69,.28)}
.acc-q{width:100%;text-align:left;padding:21px 26px;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;
  font-size:16px;font-weight:600;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center;gap:18px}
.acc-q i{color:var(--green);transition:transform .35s var(--ease);flex-shrink:0}
.acc-item.open .acc-q i{transform:rotate(45deg)}
.acc-a{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;transition:max-height .45s var(--ease)}
.acc-a div{padding:0 26px 24px;color:var(--muted);font-size:15px;font-weight:300}

/* ---------- Centre table ---------- */
.tbl-wrap{overflow-x:auto;border-radius:var(--r-lg);box-shadow:var(--shadow);background:#fff;
  border:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.06)}
table.data{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:760px}
table.data th{background:var(--ink);color:#fff;padding:16px 20px;text-align:left;
  font-size:11.8px;letter-spacing:.14em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:600;white-space:nowrap}
table.data td{padding:16px 20px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.06);font-size:14.5px}
table.data tr:last-child td{border-bottom:none}
table.data tbody tr{transition:background .25s}
table.data tbody tr:hover{background:rgba(198,240,60,.09)}
.code-pill{background:rgba(62,168,69,.11);color:var(--green-d);padding:5px 12px;border-radius:8px;
  font-size:12.5px;font-weight:700;font-family:ui-monospace,monospace}

/* =====================================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ===================================================================== */
@media(max-width:1100px){
  .g4{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .f-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:40px}
  .hero-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:52px}
  .hero-card img{height:380px}
  .chip-a{left:12px}.chip-b{right:12px}
  .split{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:56px}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  :root{--nav-h:74px}
  .g3,.g2{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .section{padding:76px 0}
  .stat{border-right:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);padding:26px 16px}
  .stats-band .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .stat:nth-child(odd){border-right:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08)}
  .stat i{font-size:20px;margin-bottom:9px}
  .stat b{font-size:1.9rem}
  .stat span{font-size:11px;margin-top:6px}
  .burger{display:grid}
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed;top:var(--nav-h);left:0;right:0;background:var(--cream);flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;gap:0;padding:16px 22px 30px;box-shadow:0 26px 60px rgba(0,0,0,.18);
    transform:translateY(-130%);transition:transform .45s var(--ease);max-height:calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
    overflow-y:auto;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.08)}
  .nav-links.open{transform:translateY(0)}
  .nav-links > li > a{padding:15px 12px;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,18,7,.06);border-radius:0}
  .nav-links > li > a::after{display:none}
  .nav-cta .btn{display:none}
  .gal-item:nth-child(6n+1){grid-column:span 1;aspect-ratio:4/3}
  .testi{padding:38px 26px}
  .field-row{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .split-imgs{min-height:420px}
  .topbar .tb-left{display:none}
  .topbar .container{justify-content:center}
  .form-card{padding:28px 22px}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  body{font-size:15.6px}
  /* keep two compact columns on phones so the band stays short */
  .stats-band .grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .stat{padding:20px 10px}
  .stat b{font-size:1.6rem}
  .stat i{font-size:18px;margin-bottom:7px}
  .stat span{font-size:10px;letter-spacing:.12em}
  .f-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:36px}
  .gal-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .hero-actions .btn{width:100%}
  .brand-txt strong{font-size:14px}
  .brand img{width:46px;height:46px}
  .f-bottom{justify-content:center;text-align:center}
  .marquee-item{font-size:21px}
}

/* =====================================================================
   HERO CAROUSEL  (home slider — admin managed)
   ===================================================================== */
.hero-carousel{position:relative;height:calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));min-height:560px;max-height:860px;
  overflow:hidden;background:var(--ink)}
.hc-track{position:absolute;inset:0}
.hc-slide{position:absolute;inset:0;display:flex;align-items:center;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
  transition:opacity 1.1s var(--ease),visibility 1.1s var(--ease);z-index:1}
.hc-slide.active{opacity:1;visibility:visible;z-index:2}
.hc-bg{position:absolute;inset:0;background-size:cover;background-position:center;transform:scale(1.06)}
.hc-slide.active .hc-bg{animation:kenburns 7s ease-out forwards}
@keyframes kenburns{from{transform:scale(1.02)}to{transform:scale(1.14)}}
.hc-overlay{position:absolute;inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(105deg,rgba(8,14,5,.9) 0%,rgba(9,16,6,.72) 42%,rgba(9,16,6,.34) 100%),
             radial-gradient(900px 520px at 82% 20%,rgba(198,240,60,.16),transparent 60%)}
.hc-overlay::after{content:'';position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.3;
  background-image:radial-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.09) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:32px 32px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse at center,#000 25%,transparent 78%)}
.hc-slide .container{position:relative;z-index:3;width:min(1240px,92%)}
.hc-inner{max-width:660px;color:#fff}
.hc-inner.hc-center{max-width:820px;margin-inline:auto;text-align:center}
.hc-inner.hc-right{margin-left:auto;text-align:right}
.hc-badge{display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:9px 20px;border-radius:100px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(198,240,60,.3);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  font-size:12.6px;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.02em;margin-bottom:24px;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px)}
.hc-badge i{color:var(--lime);font-size:11px}
.hc-title{font-family:var(--serif);font-weight:600;font-size:clamp(2.5rem,5.6vw,4.5rem);line-height:1.05;
  letter-spacing:-.022em;margin-bottom:22px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)}
.hc-sub{font-size:clamp(1.02rem,1.5vw,1.2rem);color:rgba(255,255,255,.82);font-weight:300;
  max-width:600px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)}
.hc-center .hc-sub{margin-inline:auto}
.hc-right .hc-sub{margin-left:auto}
.hc-actions{display:flex;gap:15px;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:38px;opacity:0;transform:translateY(30px)}
.hc-center .hc-actions{justify-content:center}
.hc-right .hc-actions{justify-content:flex-end}
/* staggered entrance for the active slide */
.hc-slide.active .hc-badge{animation:hcUp .8s var(--ease) .25s forwards}
.hc-slide.active .hc-title{animation:hcUp .9s var(--ease) .4s forwards}
.hc-slide.active .hc-sub{animation:hcUp .9s var(--ease) .55s forwards}
.hc-slide.active .hc-actions{animation:hcUp .9s var(--ease) .7s forwards}
@keyframes hcUp{to{opacity:1;transform:none}}

/* arrows */
.hc-arrow{position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:6;width:56px;height:56px;
  border-radius:50%;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
  color:#fff;font-size:18px;cursor:pointer;display:grid;place-items:center;
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);transition:all .3s var(--ease)}
.hc-arrow:hover{background:var(--lime);color:var(--ink);border-color:var(--lime);transform:translateY(-50%) scale(1.08)}
.hc-prev{left:26px}.hc-next{right:26px}
/* dots */
.hc-dots{position:absolute;left:0;right:0;bottom:64px;z-index:6;display:flex;gap:11px;justify-content:center}
.hc-dot{width:11px;height:11px;border-radius:50%;border:none;cursor:pointer;padding:0;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.35);transition:all .35s var(--ease)}
.hc-dot:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.7)}
.hc-dot.active{width:34px;border-radius:10px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--lime),var(--green-l))}
/* progress bar */
.hc-progress{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:0;height:3px;width:100%;z-index:6;background:rgba(255,255,255,.12)}
.hc-progress span{display:block;height:100%;width:0;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--lime),var(--green))}
.hc-progress span.run{animation:hcbar linear forwards}
@keyframes hcbar{from{width:0}to{width:100%}}
/* keep the notice board 2-column only on wide screens (collapses via .split) */
@media(min-width:1101px){
  .notice-split{grid-template-columns:1fr 1.3fr;gap:60px}
}
@media(max-width:900px){
  /* Full-height fading slides so the photo stays clear & BRIGHT.
     Only a soft gradient at the very bottom backs the text — no heavy shadow. */
  .hero-carousel{height:78vh;min-height:540px;max-height:none;padding:0}
  .hc-slide{align-items:flex-end}
  .hc-slide .container{padding-bottom:70px}
  .hc-bg{background-position:center 20%}
  .hc-overlay{background:
    linear-gradient(to top,rgba(7,12,4,.80) 0%,rgba(7,12,4,.38) 38%,rgba(7,12,4,.08) 68%,transparent 100%)}
  .hc-inner,.hc-inner.hc-center,.hc-inner.hc-right{text-align:left;max-width:100%;margin:0}
  .hc-actions,.hc-center .hc-actions,.hc-right .hc-actions{justify-content:flex-start;margin-top:22px;gap:11px}
  /* text-shadow keeps white text legible while the image stays bright */
  .hc-title{font-size:clamp(1.85rem,7.4vw,2.6rem);margin-bottom:12px;text-shadow:0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
  .hc-sub{font-size:.98rem;max-width:100%;text-shadow:0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,.55)}
  .hc-badge{margin-bottom:14px;font-size:11px;padding:7px 14px}
  .hc-actions .btn{padding:13px 20px;font-size:14.3px}
  .hc-arrow{width:42px;height:42px;font-size:14px}.hc-prev{left:10px}.hc-next{right:10px}
  .hc-dots{bottom:22px}
  .hero-carousel .scroll-hint{display:none}
}
@media(max-width:560px){
  .hc-actions{flex-direction:column;width:100%}
  .hc-actions .btn{width:100%}
  .hc-arrow{display:none}
  .hero-carousel{height:74vh;min-height:500px}
  .hc-slide .container{padding-bottom:58px}
  .hc-sub{font-size:.94rem}
}

/* Print */
@media print{
  .navbar,.topbar,.ticker,.footer,.fab,.cta-band,.hc-arrow,.hc-dots{display:none!important}
  body{background:#fff}
}