/*
Theme Name: HPS Academy
Theme URI: https://hpsacademy.edu.in/
Author: HPS Academy
Description: A custom WordPress theme converted from the HPS Academy static homepage.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.6
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: hps-academy
*/

/* ============================================================
   HPS ACADEMY — DESIGN TOKENS
   Palette: white paper, royal blue, gold thread
   ============================================================ */
:root{
  --paper:#081C4D;   /* deep royal blue */
  --mist:#0B2D6B;    /* rich navy */
  --midnight:#102A6A;
  --ink:#F2F5FF;
  --ink-soft:#ADBBE0;
  --royal:#0B2D6B;
  --azure:#5B8CFF;
  --gold:#D4AF37;    /* premium gold */
  --gold-bright:#E8C566;
  --line:rgba(255,255,255,.12);
  --glass:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  --glass-border:rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  --shadow-lg:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(2,8,28,.7);
  --shadow-sm:0 10px 30px -12px rgba(2,8,28,.5);
  --radius:20px;
  --display:'Fraunces',serif;
  --body:'Sora',sans-serif;
}
*{margin:0;padding:0;box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  font-family:var(--body);
  color:var(--ink);
  background:var(--paper);
  line-height:1.65;
  font-size:16px;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}
img{max-width:100%;display:block}
a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none}
ul{list-style:none}
:focus-visible{outline:3px solid var(--azure);outline-offset:3px;border-radius:4px}

/* ---------- type scale ---------- */
h1,h2,h3{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:500;line-height:1.08;letter-spacing:-.01em}
h1{font-size:clamp(2.6rem,6.2vw,5rem)}
h2{font-size:clamp(2rem,4.2vw,3.4rem);color:#fff}
h3{font-size:1.35rem;font-weight:600}
.eyebrow{
  font-size:.72rem;font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.28em;text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--gold);display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;margin-bottom:1.1rem;
}
.eyebrow::before{content:"";width:34px;height:1px;background:var(--gold)}
.lede{color:var(--ink-soft);max-width:54ch;font-size:1.05rem;font-weight:300}

/* ---------- layout ---------- */
.wrap{width:min(1180px,92%);margin-inline:auto}
section{padding:clamp(4.5rem,9vw,8.5rem) 0;position:relative}
.section-head{margin-bottom:clamp(2.5rem,5vw,4rem)}
.grid{display:grid;gap:1.5rem}

/* ---------- buttons ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;
  padding:1rem 2rem;border-radius:999px;font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;
  transition:transform .35s cubic-bezier(.2,.9,.3,1.4),box-shadow .35s ease,background .3s ease;
  cursor:pointer;border:none;font-family:var(--body);
}
.btn-gold{background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));color:var(--ink);box-shadow:0 12px 28px -8px rgba(201,162,39,.55)}
.btn-gold:hover{transform:translateY(-3px) scale(1.02);box-shadow:0 18px 36px -8px rgba(201,162,39,.65)}
.btn-ghost{background:rgba(255,255,255,.12);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.45);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.btn-ghost:hover{background:rgba(255,255,255,.22);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.btn-royal{background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);color:#fff;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);backdrop-filter:blur(8px)}
.btn-royal:hover{background:var(--azure);transform:translateY(-3px)}
.btn .arr{transition:transform .3s ease}
.btn:hover .arr{transform:translateX(4px)}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION — glassmorphism bar
   ============================================================ */
.nav{
  position:fixed;inset:0 0 auto 0;z-index:100;
  transition:background .4s ease,box-shadow .4s ease,backdrop-filter .4s ease;
  padding:1.1rem 0;
}
.nav.scrolled{background:rgba(8,28,77,.72);backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(1.4);box-shadow:0 8px 32px rgba(2,8,28,.5);border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-border)}
.nav-inner{display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between}
.logo{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.75rem;font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.3rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;transition:color .4s}
.nav.scrolled .logo{color:#fff}
.logo-mark{width:42px;height:42px;border-radius:12px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--royal),var(--azure));display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--gold-bright);font-size:1.05rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.nav-links{display:flex;gap:2.1rem;font-size:.88rem;font-weight:500}
.nav-links a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);position:relative;transition:color .4s}
.nav.scrolled .nav-links a{color:rgba(255,255,255,.85)}
.nav-links a::after{content:"";position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-6px;width:0;height:2px;background:var(--gold);transition:width .3s ease}
.nav-links a:hover::after{width:100%}
.nav-cta{padding:.7rem 1.5rem;font-size:.84rem}
.burger{display:none;background:none;border:none;cursor:pointer;width:42px;height:42px}
.burger span{display:block;width:24px;height:2px;background:#fff;margin:5px auto;transition:.3s}
.nav.scrolled .burger span{background:#fff}

/* ============================================================
   1. HERO — cinematic full screen
   ============================================================ */
.hero{
  min-height:100svh;display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;color:#fff;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;padding:0;
}
.hero-bg{
  position:absolute;inset:-12% 0;z-index:-2;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1100px 600px at 75% 18%,rgba(232,197,102,.20),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 700px at 15% 85%,rgba(26,92,229,.32),transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(168deg,#050F2E 0%,#081C4D 50%,#102A6A 100%);
  /* In WordPress: replace with campus video/photo — see implementation guide */
}
.hero-bg::after{ /* faint architectural grid suggesting campus blueprints */
  content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;opacity:.07;
  background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.5) 1px,transparent 1px);
  background-size:72px 72px;
}
.hero-orb{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;filter:blur(60px);z-index:-1;opacity:.5}
.orb-gold{width:340px;height:340px;background:rgba(232,197,102,.35);top:12%;right:8%}
.orb-blue{width:420px;height:420px;background:rgba(26,92,229,.45);bottom:6%;left:4%}
.hero-content{width:min(900px,92%);padding-top:4rem}
.hero-badge{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.6rem;padding:.55rem 1.3rem;border-radius:999px;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.30);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:2rem;color:var(--gold-bright);
}
.hero h1 .word{display:inline-block;overflow:hidden;vertical-align:top}
.hero h1 .word>span{display:inline-block}
.hero h1 em{font-style:italic;color:var(--gold-bright);position:relative;white-space:nowrap}
.hero h1 em svg{position:absolute;left:0;bottom:-.12em;width:100%;height:.32em;overflow:visible}
.hero h1 em path{fill:none;stroke:var(--gold);stroke-width:5;stroke-linecap:round}
.hero p{margin:1.6rem auto 2.6rem;max-width:56ch;color:rgba(255,255,255,.84);font-weight:300;font-size:1.08rem}
.hero-actions{display:flex;gap:1rem;justify-content:center;flex-wrap:wrap}
.hero-scroll{
  position:absolute;bottom:2.2rem;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);
  font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.3em;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgba(255,255,255,.65);
  display:flex;flex-direction:column;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;
}
.hero-scroll::after{content:"";width:1px;height:46px;background:linear-gradient(var(--gold-bright),transparent);animation:drip 2.2s ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes drip{0%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:top}55%{transform:scaleY(1);transform-origin:top}56%{transform-origin:bottom}100%{transform:scaleY(0);transform-origin:bottom}}

/* ============================================================
   2. ABOUT + COUNTERS
   ============================================================ */
.about-grid{grid-template-columns:1.05fr .95fr;align-items:center;gap:4rem}
.about-visual{position:relative;aspect-ratio:4/4.6;border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  background:linear-gradient(160deg,#0B2D6B,#1A5CE5 70%,#E8C566 160%)}
.about-visual::before{content:"";position:absolute;inset:0;background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,.4) 1px,transparent 1px),linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(255,255,255,.4) 1px,transparent 1px);background-size:56px 56px;opacity:.08}
.about-visual .crest{position:absolute;inset:0;display:grid;place-items:center;color:rgba(255,255,255,.92);font-family:var(--display);text-align:center}
.about-visual .crest b{font-size:4.6rem;display:block;color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:500}
.float-card{
  position:absolute;bottom:1.4rem;left:1.4rem;right:1.4rem;
  background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
  border-radius:16px;padding:1.1rem 1.4rem;display:flex;align-items:center;gap:1rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.float-card .dot{width:10px;height:10px;border-radius:50%;background:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 5px rgba(201,162,39,.18)}
.float-card span{font-size:.85rem;color:var(--ink)}
.counters{display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:1.2rem;margin-top:2.6rem}
.counter{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:var(--radius);
  padding:1.6rem 1.5rem;transition:transform .35s ease,box-shadow .35s ease,border-color .35s;
}
.counter:hover{transform:translateY(-5px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);border-color:rgba(201,162,39,.5)}
.counter b{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2.5rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;display:flex;align-items:baseline}
.counter b i{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.6rem;margin-left:2px}
.counter span{font-size:.82rem;letter-spacing:.08em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* ============================================================
   3. WHY CHOOSE — interactive cards
   ============================================================ */
.why{background:rgba(11,45,107,.45)}
.why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.why-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:2.1rem 1.8rem;
  position:relative;overflow:hidden;transition:transform .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.8,.3,1.2),box-shadow .4s;
}
.why-card::before{content:"";position:absolute;top:0;left:0;right:0;height:3px;background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--gold),var(--azure));transform:scaleX(0);transform-origin:left;transition:transform .45s ease}
.why-card:hover{transform:translateY(-8px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.why-card:hover::before{transform:scaleX(1)}
.why-icon{width:54px;height:54px;border-radius:14px;display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.4rem;background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgba(91,140,255,.16),rgba(212,175,55,.22));margin-bottom:1.3rem;transition:transform .4s}
.why-card:hover .why-icon{transform:rotate(-6deg) scale(1.1)}
.why-card h3{margin-bottom:.55rem;color:var(--gold-bright)}
.why-card p{font-size:.92rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:300}

/* ============================================================
   4. ACADEMIC JOURNEY — golden thread timeline (signature)
   ============================================================ */
.journey{overflow:clip}
.thread-wrap{position:relative;margin-top:1rem}
.thread-svg{position:absolute;left:50%;top:0;height:100%;width:120px;transform:translateX(-50%);overflow:visible}
.thread-svg path{fill:none;stroke:url(#goldgrad);stroke-width:3;stroke-linecap:round}
.stage{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 120px 1fr;align-items:center;min-height:240px}
.stage-card{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:1.9rem 2rem;
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);max-width:430px;position:relative;transition:transform .35s,box-shadow .35s;
}
.stage-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.stage:nth-child(odd) .stage-card{margin-left:auto}
.stage:nth-child(even) .stage-left{order:3}
.stage:nth-child(even) .stage-right{order:1}
.stage-node{grid-column:2;display:grid;place-items:center}
.stage-node b{
  width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;display:grid;place-items:center;
  background:rgba(8,28,77,.85);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border:2px solid var(--gold);color:var(--gold-bright);font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.05rem;
  box-shadow:0 0 0 8px rgba(201,162,39,.12),var(--shadow-sm);z-index:2;
}
.stage-card .grade{font-size:.7rem;letter-spacing:.24em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
.stage-card h3{color:#fff;margin:.4rem 0 .5rem}
.stage-card p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:300}

/* ============================================================
   5. CAMPUS LIFE — masonry gallery + lightbox
   ============================================================ */
.campus{background:rgba(16,42,106,.6);color:#fff}
.campus h2{color:#fff}
.campus .lede{color:rgba(255,255,255,.75)}
.masonry{columns:3;column-gap:1.2rem}
.tile{
  break-inside:avoid;margin-bottom:1.2rem;border-radius:16px;overflow:hidden;position:relative;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .4s ease,box-shadow .4s;
}
.tile:hover{transform:scale(1.025);box-shadow:0 24px 50px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.5)}
.tile .ph{display:grid;place-items:center;color:rgba(255,255,255,.9);font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.05rem;letter-spacing:.02em;
  background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--azure),var(--royal));}
.tile:nth-child(3n) .ph{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#C9A227,#8a6d12)}
.tile:nth-child(3n+2) .ph{background:linear-gradient(150deg,#123A85,#1A5CE5)}
.tile .ph.h-tall{height:340px}.tile .ph.h-mid{height:250px}.tile .ph.h-short{height:190px}
.tile::after{content:"+";position:absolute;inset:auto 1rem 1rem auto;width:38px;height:38px;border-radius:50%;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.16);backdrop-filter:blur(8px);display:grid;place-items:center;font-size:1.3rem;
  opacity:0;transform:translateY(8px);transition:.35s}
.tile:hover::after{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)}
.lightbox{position:fixed;inset:0;background:rgba(8,18,40,.92);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);display:grid;place-items:center;z-index:200;opacity:0;pointer-events:none;transition:opacity .35s}
.lightbox.open{opacity:1;pointer-events:auto}
.lightbox .lb-inner{width:min(820px,90%);aspect-ratio:16/10;border-radius:20px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.6rem;background:linear-gradient(150deg,var(--azure),var(--royal));box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);transform:scale(.94);transition:transform .35s}
.lightbox.open .lb-inner{transform:scale(1)}
.lb-close{position:absolute;top:5%;right:6%;background:none;border:none;color:#fff;font-size:2.2rem;cursor:pointer}

/* ============================================================
   6. ACHIEVEMENTS — gold stat band
   ============================================================ */
.achieve-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.achieve-card{
  border-radius:var(--radius);padding:2.2rem 2rem;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);transition:transform .35s,box-shadow .35s;
}
.achieve-card:hover{transform:translateY(-6px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.achieve-card .big{font-family:var(--display);font-size:3.2rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;line-height:1}
.achieve-card .big i{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold);font-size:1.9rem}
.achieve-card h3{margin:.7rem 0 .4rem;color:var(--ink)}
.achieve-card p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:300}
.achieve-card .laurel{position:absolute;right:-14px;top:-14px;font-size:5.4rem;opacity:.14;transform:rotate(12deg)}

/* ============================================================
   7. FACILITIES — 3D tilt cards
   ============================================================ */
.facilities{background:rgba(11,45,107,.45)}
.fac-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.fac-card{
  perspective:900px;border-radius:var(--radius);
}
.fac-inner{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:2.4rem 2rem 2rem;
  transition:transform .25s ease,box-shadow .25s ease;transform-style:preserve-3d;will-change:transform;height:100%;
}
.fac-inner h3{color:#fff;margin:.9rem 0 .4rem;transform:translateZ(28px)}
.fac-inner p{font-size:.9rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:300;transform:translateZ(18px)}
.fac-inner .fac-ic{font-size:2rem;transform:translateZ(40px);display:inline-block}
.fac-inner .fac-link{display:inline-block;margin-top:1.1rem;font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--azure);transform:translateZ(24px)}

/* ============================================================
   8. TESTIMONIALS — auto carousel
   ============================================================ */
.testi{overflow:hidden}
.testi-track{display:flex;gap:1.5rem;will-change:transform}
.testi-card{
  flex:0 0 min(440px,86vw);background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--line);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:2.1rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
}
.testi-card .stars{color:var(--gold);letter-spacing:.18em;margin-bottom:1rem;font-size:.9rem}
.testi-card blockquote{font-size:1rem;color:var(--ink);font-weight:300;font-style:italic;font-family:var(--display)}
.testi-who{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:.9rem;margin-top:1.4rem}
.testi-who .av{width:46px;height:46px;border-radius:50%;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--azure),var(--royal));display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:600;font-family:var(--display)}
.testi-who b{display:block;font-size:.92rem}
.testi-who span{font-size:.78rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}

/* ============================================================
   9. NEWS & EVENTS
   ============================================================ */
.news{background:rgba(11,45,107,.45)}
.news-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr)}
.news-card{background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;transition:transform .35s,box-shadow .35s;display:flex;flex-direction:column}
.news-card:hover{transform:translateY(-7px);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg)}
.news-thumb{height:180px;background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--azure),var(--royal));position:relative;display:grid;place-items:center;color:rgba(255,255,255,.85);font-family:var(--display)}
.news-card:nth-child(2) .news-thumb{background:linear-gradient(140deg,var(--gold),#8a6d12)}
.news-date{position:absolute;top:1rem;left:1rem;background:var(--glass);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-radius:12px;padding:.45rem .9rem;font-size:.74rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;background:rgba(8,28,77,.7);font-family:var(--body)}
.news-body{padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 1.7rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:.5rem;flex:1}
.news-body .tag{font-size:.68rem;letter-spacing:.22em;text-transform:uppercase;color:var(--gold);font-weight:600}
.news-body h3{font-size:1.12rem;color:var(--ink)}
.news-body p{font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-soft);font-weight:300;flex:1}
.news-body a{font-size:.82rem;font-weight:600;color:var(--azure)}

/* ============================================================
   10. ADMISSIONS — CTA panel
   ============================================================ */
.admissions .panel{
  border-radius:28px;padding:clamp(2.5rem,6vw,4.5rem);color:#fff;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#08214f,var(--royal) 55%,#123A85);box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  display:grid;grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr;gap:3rem;align-items:center;
}
.admissions .panel::before{content:"";position:absolute;width:520px;height:520px;border-radius:50%;background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(232,197,102,.28),transparent 65%);top:-220px;right:-160px}
.admissions h2{color:#fff}
.admissions .lede{color:rgba(255,255,255,.8)}
.adm-form{
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.25);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);
  border-radius:20px;padding:1.8rem;display:grid;gap:.9rem;position:relative;
}
.adm-form input,.adm-form select{
  width:100%;padding:.95rem 1.1rem;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.3);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.10);color:#fff;font-family:var(--body);font-size:.9rem;
}
.adm-form input::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.65)}
.adm-form select{color:#fff}
.adm-form select option{color:#0E1B33}
.adm-actions{display:flex;gap:.8rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:1.6rem}

/* ============================================================
   11. CONTACT
   ============================================================ */
.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:2.5rem;align-items:stretch}
.map-card{border-radius:var(--radius);overflow:hidden;min-height:380px;border:1px solid var(--line);box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);backdrop-filter:blur(16px);display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--ink-soft);font-family:var(--display);font-size:1.2rem}
.contact-form{display:grid;gap:.9rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(20px);border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);border-radius:var(--radius);padding:2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm)}
.contact-form input,.contact-form textarea{
  padding:.95rem 1.1rem;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--line);font-family:var(--body);font-size:.9rem;background:rgba(255,255,255,.06);color:#fff;
  transition:border-color .3s,box-shadow .3s;
}
.contact-form input::placeholder,.contact-form textarea::placeholder{color:rgba(255,255,255,.5)}
.contact-form input:focus,.contact-form textarea:focus{outline:none;border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 4px rgba(212,175,55,.18)}
.contact-form textarea{min-height:120px;resize:vertical}
.contact-meta{display:flex;gap:2rem;flex-wrap:wrap;margin-top:2.2rem;font-size:.88rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.contact-meta b{display:block;color:var(--gold);font-size:.78rem;letter-spacing:.18em;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:.3rem}

/* whatsapp float */
.wa{
  position:fixed;bottom:1.6rem;right:1.6rem;z-index:90;width:58px;height:58px;border-radius:50%;
  background:#25D366;display:grid;place-items:center;color:#fff;font-size:1.6rem;box-shadow:0 14px 30px -8px rgba(37,211,102,.6);
  transition:transform .3s;
}
.wa:hover{transform:scale(1.1) rotate(6deg)}

/* footer */
footer{background:#08214f;color:rgba(255,255,255,.7);padding:3.5rem 0 2rem;font-size:.88rem}
.foot-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:2.5rem;margin-bottom:2.5rem}
footer h4{color:#fff;font-family:var(--display);margin-bottom:1rem;font-weight:500}
footer a:hover{color:var(--gold-bright)}
.foot-bottom{border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.12);padding-top:1.6rem;display:flex;justify-content:space-between;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:1rem}


/* ============================================================
   NIGHT SKY — fixed starfield behind everything
   ============================================================ */
.skyfield{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:-3;pointer-events:none;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1000px 560px at 82% -6%,rgba(232,197,102,.10),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(1200px 760px at 8% 110%,rgba(91,140,255,.12),transparent 65%),
    linear-gradient(180deg,#081C4D,#06163B 50%,#081C4D);
}
.skyfield .star{position:absolute;border-radius:50%;background:#fff;opacity:.4;animation:twinkle var(--d,3.4s) ease-in-out infinite}
@keyframes twinkle{0%,100%{opacity:.14}50%{opacity:.75}}

/* floating golden motes in the hero */
.hero-motes span{
  position:absolute;bottom:-12px;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--gold-bright);box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(232,197,102,.9);opacity:0;
  animation:mote var(--mt,11s) linear infinite;animation-delay:var(--md,0s);
}
@keyframes mote{
  0%{transform:translateY(0) translateX(0) scale(.6);opacity:0}
  12%{opacity:.85}
  100%{transform:translateY(-105vh) translateX(var(--mx,30px)) scale(1.1);opacity:0}
}


/* ============================================================
   THE FUTURE LEADER JOURNEY — center-stage cinematic experience
   ============================================================ */
.flj{padding:0;position:relative}
.flj-stage{height:100vh;position:relative;overflow:hidden;
  background:
    radial-gradient(1200px 700px at 50% 115%,rgba(91,140,255,.10),transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(900px 520px at 50% -10%,rgba(212,175,55,.09),transparent 60%);
}
.flj-head{position:absolute;top:5.5vh;left:50%;transform:translateX(-50%);text-align:center;z-index:6;width:92%}
.flj-head .eyebrow{justify-content:center}
.flj-head h2{font-size:clamp(1.5rem,3.2vw,2.4rem)}
.flj-paths{position:absolute;inset:0;width:100%;height:100%;overflow:visible}
.flj-halo{fill:none;stroke:rgba(232,197,102,.18);stroke-width:11;stroke-linecap:round;filter:blur(7px)}
.flj-track{fill:none;stroke:rgba(255,255,255,.16);stroke-width:2;stroke-dasharray:1 7;stroke-linecap:round}
.flj-fill{fill:none;stroke:url(#fljgold);stroke-width:4;stroke-linecap:round;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(232,197,102,1)) drop-shadow(0 0 32px rgba(212,175,55,.6))}
.flj-orb{
  position:absolute;width:20px;height:20px;border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  z-index:4;pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 35% 30%,#fff,var(--gold-bright) 45%,var(--gold));
  box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(212,175,55,.18),0 0 30px 10px rgba(232,197,102,.95),0 0 70px 26px rgba(212,175,55,.45);
  animation:orbGlow 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes orbGlow{
  0%,100%{box-shadow:0 0 0 7px rgba(212,175,55,.16),0 0 26px 8px rgba(232,197,102,.8),0 0 60px 22px rgba(212,175,55,.4)}
  50%{box-shadow:0 0 0 10px rgba(212,175,55,.09),0 0 40px 14px rgba(232,197,102,1),0 0 90px 34px rgba(212,175,55,.55)}
}
.fnode{
  position:absolute;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);z-index:3;width:62px;height:62px;border-radius:50%;
  display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--gold-bright);
  background:rgba(8,28,77,.55);backdrop-filter:blur(14px);border:1.5px solid rgba(212,175,55,.5);
  box-shadow:var(--shadow-sm);opacity:.2;
  transition:opacity .7s ease,box-shadow .5s,border-color .5s,transform .5s;
}
.fnode svg{width:24px;height:24px;display:block}
.fnode.near{opacity:1}            /* upcoming milestones emerge from darkness */
.fnode.lit{border-color:var(--gold);box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,.15),0 0 28px rgba(232,197,102,.9)}
.fnode.active{transform:translate(-50%,-50%) scale(1.18)}
.flj-stage.lit-all .fnode{opacity:1;border-color:var(--gold);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(212,175,55,.18),0 0 32px rgba(232,197,102,1)}
.fnode .twinkle{position:absolute;inset:-15px;pointer-events:none;opacity:0;transition:opacity .5s}
.fnode.active .twinkle,.flj-stage.lit-all .fnode .twinkle{opacity:1}
.fnode .twinkle::before,.fnode .twinkle::after{
  content:"";position:absolute;left:50%;top:50%;background:rgba(232,197,102,.85);border-radius:2px;
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(232,197,102,.9);
}
.fnode .twinkle::before{width:2px;height:100%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}
.fnode .twinkle::after{height:2px;width:100%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%)}
.scard{
  position:absolute;top:50%;transform:translateY(-50%);z-index:5;width:min(430px,86vw);
  background:rgba(255,255,255,.08);backdrop-filter:blur(22px) saturate(1.3);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.16);border-top:3px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius:22px;padding:2.2rem 2.2rem 2rem;box-shadow:var(--shadow-lg);
  opacity:0;visibility:hidden;
}
.scard.left{left:6%}.scard.right{right:6%}
.sc-icon{
  width:52px;height:52px;border-radius:16px;display:grid;place-items:center;color:var(--gold-bright);
  background:rgba(212,175,55,.14);border:1px solid rgba(212,175,55,.4);margin-bottom:1.2rem;
}
.sc-icon svg{width:24px;height:24px;display:block}
.sc-step{font-size:.64rem;font-weight:700;letter-spacing:.3em;color:var(--gold);text-transform:uppercase}
.scard h3{font-family:var(--display);font-size:2rem;color:#fff;margin:.35rem 0 .5rem}
.scard p{font-family:var(--display);font-style:italic;font-size:1.08rem;color:var(--ink-soft)}
.flj-finale{position:absolute;inset:0;z-index:7;display:grid;place-items:center;text-align:center;pointer-events:none;padding:0 6%}
.flj-finale>*{grid-area:1/1;opacity:0;visibility:hidden}
.flj-hps{font-family:var(--display);font-weight:600;letter-spacing:.06em;font-size:clamp(2.6rem,8vw,6rem);color:#fff}
.flj-hps em{font-style:normal;color:var(--gold-bright);text-shadow:0 0 36px rgba(232,197,102,.8)}
.flj-msg{font-family:var(--display);font-style:italic;font-size:clamp(1.25rem,3vw,2.1rem);line-height:1.55;color:#fff;max-width:22ch}
.flj-msg b{color:var(--gold-bright);font-weight:500}
.flj-apply{
  pointer-events:auto;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:.7rem;
  padding:1.2rem 2.4rem;border-radius:999px;font-weight:700;font-size:.96rem;letter-spacing:.08em;color:#081C4D;
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold-bright),var(--gold));
  box-shadow:0 18px 44px -10px rgba(212,175,55,.75),0 0 0 8px rgba(232,197,102,.16);
}
.flj-apply svg{width:18px;height:18px;display:block}
.jspark{
  position:fixed;width:5px;height:5px;border-radius:50%;z-index:82;pointer-events:none;
  background:var(--gold-bright);box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(232,197,102,.95);
}
.jflash{
  position:fixed;width:24px;height:24px;border-radius:50%;z-index:82;pointer-events:none;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle,rgba(255,255,255,.95),rgba(232,197,102,.75) 40%,rgba(232,197,102,0) 70%);
}
@media (max-width:900px){
  .scard.left,.scard.right{left:50%;right:auto;top:auto;bottom:6vh;transform:translateX(-50%)}
  .scard{padding:1.6rem 1.6rem 1.5rem}
  .scard h3{font-size:1.45rem}
  .fnode{width:48px;height:48px}
  .fnode svg{width:19px;height:19px}
}
/* static experience (reduced motion / no GSAP): full story, no scrub */
.flj.static .flj-stage{height:auto;overflow:visible;padding:5rem 0 3rem}
.flj.static .flj-head{position:static;transform:none;margin-bottom:2.5rem}
.flj.static .flj-paths,.flj.static .flj-orb,.flj.static .fnode{display:none}
.flj.static .scard{position:static;transform:none;opacity:1;visibility:visible;margin:1.2rem auto}
.flj.static .flj-finale{position:static;display:block;text-align:center;padding:2.5rem 6%}
.flj.static .flj-finale>*{opacity:1;visibility:visible;display:block;margin:1.6rem auto}
.flj.static .flj-apply{display:inline-flex}

/* reveal helpers (GSAP targets) */
.reveal,.reveal-stagger>*{opacity:0}
@media (prefers-reduced-motion:reduce){
  *,*::before,*::after{animation:none!important;transition:none!important}
  .reveal,.reveal-stagger>*{opacity:1!important;transform:none!important}
  html{scroll-behavior:auto}
}

/* ---------- responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width:1020px){
  .why-grid,.fac-grid,.achieve-grid,.news-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr)}
  .masonry{columns:2}
  .about-grid,.admissions .panel,.contact-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .foot-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
}
@media (max-width:680px){
  .nav-links,.nav-cta{display:none}
  .burger{display:block}
  .why-grid,.fac-grid,.achieve-grid,.news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}
  .masonry{columns:1}
  .counters{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr}
  .stage{grid-template-columns:64px 1fr;min-height:0;padding:1.2rem 0}
  .thread-svg{left:32px;width:64px}
  .stage-node{grid-column:1}
  .stage-card,.stage:nth-child(odd) .stage-card{grid-column:2;margin:0}
  .stage:nth-child(even) .stage-left{order:0}
  .stage-left:empty,.stage-right:empty{display:none}
}

@media (max-width:680px){
.nav{position:relative}
.nav-links{position:absolute;top:100%;left:0;right:0;display:none;flex-direction:column;background:#081C4D;padding:20px;z-index:999}
.nav-links.mobile-open{display:flex!important}
.nav-links a{padding:14px 0;border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1)}
}