/* ==========================================================================
   AGSN — World-Class Modern Editorial & Institutional Design System
   Sleek, Crisp, High-End Typography & Bento Architecture
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fraunces:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..144,600;0,9..144,700;0,9..144,800;1,9..144,600&family=Plus+Jakarta+Sans:wght@300;400;500;600;700;800&family=Inter:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  /* Ultra-Clean Modern Palette */
  --bg-main: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-subtle: #F8F9FB;
  --bg-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --bg-dark: #090D16;
  --bg-dark-surface: #111827;

  --text-hero: #090D16;
  --text-main: #1E293B;
  --text-muted: #64748B;
  --text-light: #94A3B8;
  --text-white: #FFFFFF;

  --brand-primary: #0F172A;
  --brand-accent: #15803D;
  --brand-accent-hover: #166534;
  --brand-accent-light: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.08);
  --brand-warm: #EA580C;
  --brand-warm-light: #FFF7ED;
  --brand-warm-border: #FFEDD5;
  
  --border-light: #E2E8F0;
  --border-subtle: #F1F5F9;
  --border-dark: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);

  --font-serif: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
  --font-display: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  --radius-xs: 6px;
  --radius-sm: 10px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;

  --shadow-subtle: 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04), 0 1px 2px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --shadow-hover: 0 20px 35px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 1px 3px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.02);
  --shadow-glow: 0 0 40px rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.12);

  --transition-fast: 0.18s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  --container: 1240px;
}

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

html {
  font-size: 16px;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--bg-main);
  color: var(--text-main);
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--text-hero);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Scrolling News & Announcement Marquee Ribbon
   ========================================================================== */
.ticker-wrap {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.ticker-content {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  animation: tickerScroll 32s linear infinite;
}

.ticker-content:hover {
  animation-play-state: paused;
}

.ticker-item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.ticker-tag {
  background: var(--brand-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.ticker-sep {
  color: #475569;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   Modern Scrolling Header (Non-sticky, flows naturally with page, zero wobble)
   ========================================================================== */
.header-wrapper,
.main-header {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  width: 100%;
}

.header-wrapper .container,
.main-header .container {
  max-width: 1440px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.header-container,
.main-header .header-container {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  height: 84px;
  max-width: 1440px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.logo,
.brand-logo,
a.brand-logo {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.85rem !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
  height: auto !important;
  max-height: 84px !important;
}

.logo-badge {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-img,
img.brand-img,
.brand-logo img,
a.brand-logo img {
  height: 48px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-height: 48px !important;
  max-width: 56px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  border-radius: 6px !important;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast) !important;
}

.brand-logo:hover .brand-img {
  transform: scale(1.05) !important;
}

.logo-title,
.brand-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
  color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  font-size: 1.15rem !important;
  color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
  line-height: 1.15 !important;
}

.brand-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-tagline,
.brand-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  flex-wrap: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-item {
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav-item a,
.dropdown-toggle,
.nav-main-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.2rem;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  text-decoration: none;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.nav-item a:hover,
.nav-item a.active,
.dropdown-toggle:hover,
.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-toggle,
.nav-main-link:hover,
.nav-main-link.active {
  color: var(--brand-accent);
}

.dropdown-chevron {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  stroke-width: 2.2;
  fill: none;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Luxury Dropdown Menu (No wrap, high stability) */
.dropdown-menu {
  position: absolute;
  top: calc(100% + 4px);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px);
  min-width: 320px;
  max-width: 400px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 35px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.14), 0 10px 18px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.2s;
  z-index: 1000;
  list-style: none;
  white-space: normal;
}

/* Invisible hover bridge */
.dropdown-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -10px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 10px;
}

.nav-item.dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item.dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu,
.nav-item.dropdown.dropdown-open .dropdown-menu {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
  transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0);
}

.dropdown-item {
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

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

.dropdown-link {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: 0.65rem 0.85rem !important;
  border-radius: 6px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background 0.15s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.dropdown-link:hover {
  background: #F8FAFC !important;
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.dropdown-link-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  line-height: 1.25;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  display: block;
}

.dropdown-link:hover .dropdown-link-title {
  color: var(--brand-accent);
}

.dropdown-link-sub {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 2px;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.dropdown-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--border-light);
  margin: 0.4rem 0.5rem;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.lang-selector,
.lang-switch-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.lang-btn {
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.lang-btn.active {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
}

.lang-divider {
  color: var(--border-light);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0 2px;
}

.header-actions .btn {
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xs);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.mobile-toggle .bar {
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-hero);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.mobile-toggle.active .bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Intermediate screens: Smooth tight fit without wrapping */
@media (min-width: 1025px) and (max-width: 1300px) {
  .header-wrapper .container,
  .main-header .container,
  .header-container,
  .main-header .header-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
  .nav-links {
    gap: 0.8rem;
  }
  .nav-item a,
  .dropdown-toggle,
  .nav-main-link {
    font-size: 0.81rem;
    gap: 0.2rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.1rem;
  }
  .header-actions {
    gap: 0.6rem;
  }
  .header-actions .btn {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  }
  .logo-title,
  .brand-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
  .logo-tagline,
  .brand-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Buttons
   ========================================================================== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  line-height: 1;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--brand-primary) !important;
  color: var(--text-white) !important;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #1E293B !important;
  border-color: #1E293B !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-accent {
  background: var(--brand-accent) !important;
  color: var(--text-white) !important;
  border-color: var(--brand-accent) !important;
}

.btn-accent:hover {
  background: var(--brand-accent-hover) !important;
  border-color: var(--brand-accent-hover) !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px -4px rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.4);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--brand-primary) !important;
  color: var(--text-white) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--brand-primary) !important;
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: #1E293B !important;
  border-color: #1E293B !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.btn-outline {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light) !important;
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--bg-subtle) !important;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
  color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent !important;
  color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
  border-color: var(--border-light) !important;
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--bg-subtle) !important;
  border-color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}

.btn-white {
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
}

.btn-white:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.card-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 0.35rem !important;
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 0.85rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--brand-accent) !important;
  background: transparent !important;
  border: none !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast) !important;
  text-decoration: none !important;
}

.card-link-btn:hover {
  color: var(--brand-accent-hover) !important;
  transform: translateX(3px) !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Full-Bleed Cinematic Hero Slider (3 Slides with Background Overlay)
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-slider-container {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.hero-slides-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  width: 300%;
}

.hero-slide {
  width: 33.333333%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  min-height: 620px;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 6rem 0 5.5rem;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
}

/* Slide Background Images */
.hero-slide.slide-1 {
  background-image: url('../assets/images/DSC6825-scaled.jpg');
}

.hero-slide.slide-2 {
  background-image: url('../assets/images/WhatsApp-Image-2026-02-28-at-08.00.22-1.jpeg');
}

.hero-slide.slide-3 {
  background-image: url('../assets/images/217cea_e4efb7a9f2f5452c9737fe2825720d13mv2.jpg');
}

/* High-Contrast Lighter Cinematic Overlay (Allows people in photo to be clearly visible) */
.hero-slide::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.75) 0%,
    rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.55) 45%,
    rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.25) 75%,
    rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.1) 100%
  );
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 820px;
}

.hero-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.hero-pill-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--brand-accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--brand-accent);
}

.hero-title {
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  line-height: 1.12;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.65);
}

.hero-title span.highlight {
  color: #86EFAC;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  color: #F1F5F9;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  max-width: 680px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
}

.hero-ctas {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.hero-metrics {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 2rem 0 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  max-width: 650px;
}

.metric-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.metric-val {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.metric-label {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

/* Slider Controls & Indicators */
.hero-slider-controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2rem;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 10;
}

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

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  pointer-events: auto;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  padding: 0.45rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-dot.active {
  width: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--brand-warm);
}

.slider-arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.slider-arrow-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.slider-arrow-btn:hover {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Infinite Scrolling Institutional Alliances & Research Partners Marquee
   ========================================================================== */
.partners-section {
  padding: 3.5rem 0 3.75rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.partners-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.partners-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  background: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.2);
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}

.partners-tag {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin: 0;
}

.partners-marquee-container {
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 6%, black 94%, transparent);
  -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, black 6%, black 94%, transparent);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.partners-marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  width: max-content;
  animation: partnerMarqueeScroll 52s linear infinite;
}

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

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

.partner-card {
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 1.15rem !important;
  background: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.95) !important;
  border-radius: 14px !important;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.4rem !important;
  height: 72px !important;
  min-height: 72px !important;
  max-height: 72px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04), 0 1px 2px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02) !important;
  transition: all 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  user-select: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.partner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) !important;
  border-color: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.35) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.1), 0 0 0 1px rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.15) !important;
}

.partner-logo-img,
img.partner-logo-img {
  width: 58px !important;
  min-width: 58px !important;
  max-width: 58px !important;
  height: 40px !important;
  min-height: 40px !important;
  max-height: 40px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  object-position: center !important;
  flex-shrink: 0 !important;
  display: block !important;
  filter: contrast(1.05) !important;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

.partner-card:hover .partner-logo-img {
  transform: scale(1.06) !important;
}

.partner-info {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: column !important;
  justify-content: center !important;
  align-items: flex-start !important;
  gap: 2px !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.partner-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display) !important;
  font-size: 0.92rem !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  color: var(--brand-primary) !important;
  line-height: 1.25 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

.partner-desc {
  font-size: 0.72rem !important;
  font-weight: 500 !important;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
  line-height: 1.2 !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Refined Community of Practice & Strategic Foundation Section
   ========================================================================== */
.community-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.community-header-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.section-tag {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-accent);
}

.section-tag.tag-warm {
  color: var(--brand-warm);
}

.section-tag.tag-warm::before {
  background: var(--brand-warm);
}

.section-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.community-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Subtle Topographic / Terrain Contour Background Pattern */
.bg-topo-pattern {
  background-color: var(--bg-subtle);
  background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.04) 1px, transparent 0),
                    radial-gradient(rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.03) 1px, transparent 0);
  background-size: 28px 28px;
  background-position: 0 0, 14px 14px;
}

/* Refined Bento Grid */
.refined-bento-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

/* Big Story & Vision Card */
.bento-hero-card {
  grid-column: span 7;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090D16 0%, #111827 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.bento-hero-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  right: -50%;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bento-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.bento-subtag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #86EFAC;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.bento-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.bento-hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.bento-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.bento-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.bento-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

/* Mission & Foundation Cards on Right */
.bento-mission-card {
  grid-column: span 5;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.bento-mission-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.bento-icon-badge {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.bento-card-heading {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.bento-card-body-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 4 Compact Pillars Cards */
.pillar-bento-item {
  grid-column: span 3;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.pillar-bento-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: var(--brand-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.pillar-bento-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  background: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.08);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  align-self: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pillar-bento-title {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.pillar-bento-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section Layout & Standardized Spacing
   ========================================================================== */
.section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin-bottom: 3.25rem;
}

.section-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.18;
}

.section-head p {
  font-size: 1.075rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   1. Colleges Section (2-Row Horizontal Scroll & Animated African Sketch)
   ========================================================================== */
.colleges-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Background Graphic Watermark in Colleges Section */
.colleges-bg-watermark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  right: -2%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 580px;
  max-width: 48vw;
  height: auto;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: 0.22;
  z-index: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.colleges-bg-watermark-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  filter: invert(1) contrast(1.1);
}

.colleges-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.colleges-header-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.continental-hub-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.continental-hub-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--brand-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px var(--brand-accent);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.4); opacity: 0.6; }
}

.colleges-scroll-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.college-scroll-btn {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-hero);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.college-scroll-btn:hover {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.filter-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.filter-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none;
}

.filter-pill {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-main);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.filter-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.filter-pill.active {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-color: var(--brand-primary);
}

.colleges-scroll-track {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-rows: repeat(2, 235px);
  grid-auto-flow: column;
  grid-auto-columns: minmax(370px, 395px);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  scrollbar-width: thin;
  scrollbar-color: var(--border-light) transparent;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.colleges-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar {
  height: 6px;
}

.colleges-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.colleges-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: #CBD5E1;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.colleges-scroll-track::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
  background: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* Colleges Directory Grid & Rich Institution Cards */
.colleges-directory-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.college-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.college-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.college-header-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.college-logo-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  min-width: 52px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid #E2E8F0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 5px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.college-logo-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.college-logo-fallback {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-md) - 4px);
}

.college-meta-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.college-top-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.college-country-tag {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  background: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.08);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.college-specialty-pill {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-warm);
  background: var(--brand-warm-light);
  border: 1px solid var(--brand-warm-border);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.college-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.college-desc {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.college-tags-row {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.college-tag-item {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.college-foot {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 0.95rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.college-location-text {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Flagship Initiatives (Asymmetric 1 + 2 Editorial Showcase)
   ========================================================================== */
.projects-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.initiatives-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

/* Primary Feature Card */
.init-feature-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090D16 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  min-height: 480px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.init-feature-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  opacity: 0.35;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth), opacity var(--transition-smooth);
}

.init-feature-card:hover .init-feature-bg {
  transform: scale(1.04);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.init-feature-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.init-feature-tag {
  background: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.35);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(134, 239, 172, 0.4);
  color: #86EFAC;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.init-feature-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.init-feature-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.init-feature-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.init-highlight-item {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* Secondary Stacked Cards */
.init-secondary-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.init-side-card {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-grow: 1;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.init-side-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.init-side-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.init-side-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.init-side-badge {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-warm);
  background: var(--brand-warm-light);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.init-side-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.init-side-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.init-link {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.init-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Conference Spotlight Section (Full-Width Cinematic Stage)
   ========================================================================== */
.conf-fullwidth-section {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 7.5rem 0;
  background: 
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.22) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 10% 80%, rgba(234, 88, 12, 0.12) 0%, transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.94) 0%, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.90) 50%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.96) 100%),
    url('../assets/images/tunisia_conf.jpg') center / cover no-repeat;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.conf-fullwidth-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, transparent 30%, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.7) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.conf-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 4.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.conf-tag {
  background: rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(134, 239, 172, 0.35);
  color: #86EFAC;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.conf-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.conf-theme-quote {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-accent);
  padding-left: 1.35rem;
  font-style: italic;
}

/* Interactive Day Stage Tabs */
.conf-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.conf-tab-btn {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.conf-tab-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.conf-tab-btn.active {
  background: var(--brand-accent);
  border-color: var(--brand-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.4);
}

.conf-tab-pane {
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.65);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  transition: opacity 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.conf-pane-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.conf-pane-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.conf-img-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6), 0 0 40px rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.18);
  position: relative;
}

.conf-img-frame img,
#confImg {
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.conf-img-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.95) 0%, transparent 100%);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #E2E8F0;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Executive Leadership Section
   ========================================================================== */
.leadership-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.board-quote-banner {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.board-quote-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  line-height: 1.55;
  font-style: italic;
}

.board-quote-author {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.board-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.board-member {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.board-member:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.board-avatar {
  width: 96px;
  height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  margin: 0 auto 1.35rem;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
}

.board-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.board-title {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}

.board-inst {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.board-email {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.board-email:hover {
  color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. News & Press Center (Editorial Dispatch Format)
   ========================================================================== */
.news-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.news-editorial-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.news-lead-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.news-lead-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.news-lead-img-box {
  aspect-ratio: 16/9;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.news-lead-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

.news-lead-card:hover .news-lead-img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.news-lead-body {
  padding: 2.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-bulletin-stack {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.news-bulletin-item {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.news-bulletin-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.news-bulletin-num {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.news-bulletin-content {
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-bulletin-date {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.news-bulletin-title {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.news-bulletin-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-primary);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.news-bulletin-link:hover {
  color: var(--brand-accent);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. CTA & Newsletter Section
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0 5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.cta-box {
  background: var(--brand-primary);
  color: var(--text-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 4.25rem 3.75rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.cta-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.cta-input {
  flex-grow: 1;
  padding: 0.95rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.cta-input::placeholder {
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.cta-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand-accent);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Footer
   ========================================================================== */
.footer {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 5rem 0 2.5rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer-brand h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-nav {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-nav a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Subpage Hero & Global Layout Components
   ========================================================================== */
.subpage-hero {
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090D16 0%, #111827 50%, #0F172A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.subpage-hero::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.breadcrumbs {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.breadcrumbs a {
  color: #86EFAC;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.breadcrumbs a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.subpage-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
}

.subpage-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 760px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* Directory Search & Filter Bar */
.search-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.search-input-box {
  position: relative;
  flex-grow: 1;
  max-width: 420px;
}

.search-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem 0.75rem 2.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.search-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand-accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.15);
}

.search-icon {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--text-light);
}
/* ==========================================================================
   CONFERENCE PHOTO ARCHIVE GALLERY
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.gallery-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.gallery-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--bg-dark);
}

.gallery-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.gallery-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  z-index: 2;
}

.gallery-caption {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-caption-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.gallery-caption-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SUBPAGE ENHANCED STYLES: NEWS, COURSES, CONTACT
   ========================================================================== */

/* News Press Center */
.news-filter-bar {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.featured-news-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.featured-news-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.featured-news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.featured-news-media {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 380px;
}

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

.featured-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--brand-warm);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.featured-news-body {
  padding: 2.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.news-meta-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.news-cat-tag {
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.news-date {
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.featured-news-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.featured-news-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.featured-highlights-box {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-accent);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-sm) var(--radius-sm) 0;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.highlights-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.highlights-list {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.featured-action-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.read-time {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

.news-archive-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.news-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: #CBD5E1;
}

.news-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.news-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--transition-smooth);
}

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

.news-card-tag {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.85rem;
  left: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.news-card-body {
  padding: 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card-meta {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.news-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.news-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.press-kit-banner {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.press-kicker {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-warm);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.press-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.press-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 600px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.press-kit-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  min-width: 250px;
}

/* Courses Catalog Page */
.courses-intro-banner {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.courses-intro-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.intro-stat-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.intro-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-warm);
}

.intro-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.courses-filter-bar {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.courses-catalog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.course-header-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem 0.5rem;
}

.badge-blue {
  background: var(--brand-accent-light);
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.badge-orange {
  background: var(--brand-warm-light);
  color: var(--brand-warm);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.course-duration {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.course-curriculum-box {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin: 0 1.75rem 1.25rem;
}

.curriculum-title {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.curriculum-list {
  list-style: disc;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.course-institutions-row {
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.inst-label {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.inst-names {
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.course-card-footer {
  padding: 0 1.75rem 1.75rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.curriculum-partner-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0F172A 0%, #1E293B 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.curriculum-partner-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.partner-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-warm);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.partner-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.partner-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 620px;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* Contact Page Enhancements */
.contact-layout-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-info-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.secretariat-hq-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.secretariat-badge {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-warm);
  background: var(--brand-warm-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.secretariat-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.secretariat-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.hq-contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hq-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hq-icon {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hq-text strong {
  color: var(--text-hero);
}

.regional-hubs-box {
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.regional-hubs-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.regional-hub-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding-bottom: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.regional-hub-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.hub-region-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.hub-officer-name {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.hub-officer-sub {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-form-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.form-kicker {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.form-sub {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-grid-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  font-family: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--brand-accent);
  background: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.12);
}

.form-feedback {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.form-feedback.success {
  background: #ECFDF5;
  color: #065F46;
  border: 1px solid #A7F3D0;
}

/* FAQ Accordion Section */
.faq-section-block {
  margin-top: 5rem;
  padding-top: 4rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.faq-header {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.faq-kicker {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.faq-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.faq-accordion-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.faq-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
}

.faq-question {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.faq-answer {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   MODAL DIALOG SYSTEM
   ========================================================================== */
.modal-overlay,
#news-modal-overlay,
#course-modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100vw;
  height: 100vh;
  background: rgba(9, 13, 22, 0.75);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 10000;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-overlay.active,
#news-modal-overlay.active,
#course-modal-overlay.active {
  display: flex;
  opacity: 1;
}

.modal-container,
.modal-content-card,
.modal-card,
.news-modal-container {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  max-width: 680px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 88vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transform: scale(0.96);
  transition: transform 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.modal-overlay.active .modal-container,
.modal-overlay.active .modal-content-card,
.modal-overlay.active .modal-card,
#news-modal-overlay.active .news-modal-container,
#course-modal-overlay.active .news-modal-container {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.modal-close,
#modal-close-btn,
#course-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--bg-subtle);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.modal-close:hover,
#modal-close-btn:hover,
#course-modal-close:hover {
  background: #F1F5F9;
  color: var(--brand-warm);
}

.modal-header-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.modal-category-tag {
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.modal-date-text {
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
}

.news-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.news-modal-body {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.news-modal-body h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin: 1.25rem 0 0.5rem;
}

.news-modal-body ul {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.news-modal-body li {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.news-modal-footer {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.inquiry-modal-form {
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   TOP RIBBON & EDITORIAL HEADER ALIASES
   ========================================================================== */
.top-ribbon {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 0.45rem 0;
}

.ribbon-inner {
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ribbon-ticker {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ribbon-badge {
  background: var(--brand-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ribbon-text {
  color: #E2E8F0;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.ribbon-right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ribbon-date {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.lang-switch-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.lang-divider {
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #090D16 0%, #111827 50%, #0F172A 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0.15;
  filter: saturate(0.8);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.page-hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-kicker {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #86EFAC;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.page-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.page-hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  max-width: 760px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.page-main-section {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--bg-neutral);
}

/* Footer layout aliases */
.main-footer {
  background: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #94A3B8;
  padding-top: 5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-logo-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 36px;
  width: auto;
}

.footer-brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #94A3B8;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.social-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--brand-accent);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-contact-item {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
}

.footer-contact-item strong {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

.footer-contact-item a {
  color: #86EFAC;
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.copyright {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.nav-main-link.nav-btn {
  background: var(--brand-warm);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.nav-main-link.nav-btn:hover {
  background: #C2410C;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Video Showcase & Responsive Players
   ========================================================================== */
.video-responsive-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #090D16;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.video-responsive-wrap iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
}

.video-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.video-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-subtle);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.video-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.video-card-body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}

.video-card-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.video-card-title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.video-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Comprehensive Multi-Device Responsive Architecture (Mobile, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Tablet & Smaller Laptops (<= 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 4.5rem 0;
  }

  /* Mobile Hamburger & Header */
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }

  .header-container,
  .main-header .header-container {
    height: 76px;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    position: fixed;
    top: 76px;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: calc(100vh - 76px);
    background: #FFFFFF;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 3.5rem;
    box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
    gap: 0.25rem;
    z-index: 9999;
    overflow-y: auto;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
  }

  .nav-open .nav-links,
  .nav-links.nav-open {
    display: flex !important;
    animation: slideDownNav 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
  }

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

  .nav-item {
    width: 100%;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(226, 232, 240, 0.7);
  }

  .nav-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }

  .nav-item a,
  .dropdown-toggle,
  .nav-main-link {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.85rem 0.5rem;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text-hero);
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .dropdown-menu {
    position: static;
    transform: none !important;
    box-shadow: none;
    border: none;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--brand-accent);
    background: #F8FAFC;
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 0.5rem;
    margin: 0.25rem 0 0.75rem 0.5rem;
    display: none;
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    pointer-events: auto;
    min-width: unset;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .nav-item.dropdown.dropdown-open .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
  }

  .dropdown-link {
    padding: 0.65rem 0.75rem !important;
    white-space: normal !important;
  }

  .dropdown-link-title {
    white-space: normal !important;
    font-size: 0.92rem;
  }

  .dropdown-link-sub {
    white-space: normal !important;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .header-actions .btn {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Hero Section */
  .hero-slide {
    padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
    min-height: 520px;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.65rem;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  /* Community & Bento Grid */
  .community-header-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
    margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  }

  .section-heading {
    font-size: 2.25rem;
  }

  .refined-bento-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .bento-hero-card {
    grid-column: span 12;
    padding: 2.25rem;
  }

  .bento-mission-card {
    grid-column: span 12;
    padding: 2rem;
  }

  .pillar-bento-item {
    grid-column: span 6;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Initiatives & Programs */
  .initiatives-showcase {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .init-feature-card {
    min-height: 420px;
  }

  /* Conference & Leadership */
  .conf-preview-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .conf-preview-media {
    min-height: 280px;
  }

  .featured-leader-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .featured-leader-media {
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  .board-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  /* News & Newsletter */
  .news-featured-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .news-featured-media {
    min-height: 260px;
  }

  .newsletter-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding: 2.25rem;
  }

  /* Footers & Subpage Grids */
  .footer-grid,
  .main-footer .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  }

  .colleges-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .kcoa-impact-grid,
  .takelsa-accord-grid,
  .curriculum-table-grid,
  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .featured-news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .featured-news-media {
    min-height: 260px;
  }

  .news-archive-grid,
  .courses-catalog-grid,
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .courses-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .press-kit-banner,
  .curriculum-partner-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .faq-accordion-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Mobile Devices (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  /* Hero adjustments */
  .hero-slide {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 3rem;
    min-height: 480px;
  }

  .hero-pill {
    font-size: 0.72rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
    white-space: normal;
    line-height: 1.35;
    text-align: left;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.95rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-ctas {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .hero-ctas .btn {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .slider-nav-dock {
    bottom: 1rem;
    right: 1rem;
    padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .slider-dots {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Subpage Heros */
  .subpage-hero,
  .page-hero {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.75rem;
  }

  .subpage-title,
  .page-hero-title {
    font-size: 2rem;
    line-height: 1.2;
  }

  .subpage-lead,
  .page-hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.6;
  }

  /* Headings */
  .section-heading {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .community-lead-text {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  /* Participating Colleges Filter & Track */
  .colleges-header-row {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .colleges-scroll-controls {
    display: flex;
    align-self: flex-end;
  }

  .filter-wrapper {
    overflow-x: auto;
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    padding-bottom: 0.65rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    scrollbar-width: thin;
  }

  .filter-pill {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem;
  }

  .colleges-scroll-track {
    grid-auto-columns: minmax(280px, 86vw);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .college-item {
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  .colleges-bg-watermark {
    width: 280px;
    max-width: 70vw;
    right: -15%;
    opacity: 0.12;
  }

  /* Bento adjustments */
  .bento-hero-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .bento-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .bento-hero-desc {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .bento-hero-stats {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .pillar-bento-item {
    grid-column: span 12;
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  .bento-mission-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  /* Initiatives Card */
  .init-feature-content {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .init-feature-title {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .init-feature-highlights {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .init-side-card {
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  /* Conference & Board */
  .conf-stats-row {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1rem;
  }

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

  .board-card {
    padding: 1.35rem;
  }

  /* News & Lists */
  .news-archive-grid,
  .courses-catalog-grid,
  .gallery-grid,
  .video-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .courses-intro-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .form-grid-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-layout-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .featured-news-body,
  .contact-form-card {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .colleges-directory-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Newsletter Form */
  .newsletter-form {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .newsletter-form .cta-input,
  .newsletter-form .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  /* Footer */
  .footer-grid,
  .main-footer .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom,
  .footer-bottom-inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  /* Modals */
  .modal-container {
    width: 92%;
    padding: 1.5rem;
    max-height: 85vh;
  }
}

/* Extra Small Phones (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .brand-img {
    height: 38px !important;
    max-width: 44px !important;
  }

  .brand-title,
  .logo-title {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .brand-subtitle,
  .logo-tagline {
    font-size: 0.6rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

  .section-heading {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .partner-card {
    padding: 0.6rem 1rem !important;
    height: 64px !important;
    min-height: 64px !important;
    max-height: 64px !important;
    gap: 0.85rem !important;
  }

  .partner-logo-img,
  img.partner-logo-img {
    width: 48px !important;
    min-width: 48px !important;
    max-width: 48px !important;
    height: 34px !important;
    min-height: 34px !important;
    max-height: 34px !important;
  }

  .partner-name {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
  }

  .partner-desc {
    font-size: 0.66rem !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   WordPress, Astra & Elementor High-Priority Normalization
   ========================================================================== */
html, body {
  background: var(--bg-main) !important;
  color: var(--text-main) !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  overflow-x: hidden !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
}

#page, .site, #content, .site-content, .ast-container, .ast-plain-container, #primary, #main, .site-main, .entry-content, .ast-article-single, .ast-article-post {
  margin: 0 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  border: none !important;
  background: transparent !important;
}

/* Full Width Section Viewport Rules */
.hero-slider-container,
.partners-section,
.community-section,
.colleges-section,
.projects-section,
.conf-fullwidth-section,
.leadership-section,
.news-section,
.cta-section,
.subpage-hero,
.page-hero,
.footer,
.ticker-wrap,
.header-wrapper,
.main-header {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin-left: 0 !important;
  margin-right: 0 !important;
}

/* Hide default theme / plugin floaters */
.trp-floater-ls,
.trp-language-switcher-container,
#ast-scroll-top {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Ensure Elementor containers take full width without interfering padding */
.elementor,
.elementor-section-wrap,
.elementor-element,
.elementor-widget-container,
.elementor-widget-html,
.e-con,
.e-con-inner {
  padding: 0 !important;
  margin: 0 !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  width: 100% !important;
}

/* Header & Brand Logo Sizing */
.brand-img {
  height: 48px !important;
  width: auto !important;
  max-height: 48px !important;
  max-width: 56px !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* Colleges Watermark sizing */
.colleges-bg-watermark {
  position: absolute !important;
  top: 50% !important;
  right: -2% !important;
  transform: translateY(-50%) !important;
  width: 580px !important;
  max-width: 48vw !important;
  height: auto !important;
  pointer-events: none !important;
  opacity: 0.22 !important;
  z-index: 0 !important;
}

.colleges-bg-watermark-img {
  width: 100% !important;
  height: auto !important;
  object-fit: contain !important;
  display: block !important;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Value Proposition & Network Video Showcase Section
   ========================================================================== */
.value-prop-section {
  padding: 6rem 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, var(--bg-subtle) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.value-prop-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.value-prop-badge-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.value-prop-quote-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-medium);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--brand-accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.value-prop-quote-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.value-prop-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.value-prop-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  transition: var(--transition-normal);
}

.value-prop-feature-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: var(--brand-accent);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: #FFFFFF;
}

.value-feature-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--brand-primary-soft);
  color: var(--brand-accent);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-feature-title {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-hero);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.value-feature-desc {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

.value-prop-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Video Showcase Player Card */
.value-video-container {
  position: relative;
}

.value-video-card {
  background: #0B1120;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px -15px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25), 0 0 0 1px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.value-video-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -20%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(21, 128, 61, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.value-video-topbar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem 0.85rem;
  color: #94A3B8;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.value-video-live-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #F8FAFC;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.value-video-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22C55E;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22C55E;
  display: inline-block;
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
  50% { opacity: 0.4; transform: scale(0.8); }
}

.value-video-frame-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  padding-bottom: 56.25%; /* 16:9 Aspect Ratio */
  height: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #000000;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.value-video-frame-box iframe {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.value-video-caption {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: #CBD5E1;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.value-video-caption svg {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  color: #F59E0B;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Value Prop */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .value-prop-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .value-prop-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}