/* ==========================================================================
   STAR KIDS KINGDOM — V2 AGENCY REDESIGN
   Preschool • Daycare • NTT Teachers Training Academy & ECCE
   RT Nagar, Bengaluru • Established 2016
   ========================================================================== */

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. DESIGN TOKENS & SYSTEM VARIABLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Surface & Background Colors */
  --color-bg: #FAF7F2;
  --color-bg-alt: #F4EFE6;
  --color-surface: #FFFFFF;
  --color-surface-tint: #F7F3EC;

  /* Primary Brand: Deep Royal Plum */
  --color-primary: #3B1A59;
  --color-primary-dark: #270F3D;
  --color-primary-light: #582982;
  --color-primary-subtle: #F3EDF8;

  /* Accent: Warm Crown Gold & Honey Amber */
  --color-gold: #E59518;
  --color-gold-dark: #CC8110;
  --color-gold-light: #FFD45A;
  --color-gold-subtle: #FEF7EB;

  /* Supporting Accents */
  --color-coral: #D95D4D;
  --color-coral-subtle: #FDF1EF;
  --color-sage: #387A63;
  --color-sage-subtle: #EEF6F3;
  --color-whatsapp: #25D366;
  --color-whatsapp-hover: #20BA59;

  /* Typography Colors */
  --color-text: #241C2B;
  --color-text-muted: #5F5666;
  --color-text-light: #8A8191;
  --color-text-inverse: #FFFFFF;

  /* Borders & Dividers */
  --border-subtle: rgba(59, 26, 89, 0.06);
  --border-default: rgba(59, 26, 89, 0.12);
  --border-strong: rgba(59, 26, 89, 0.20);

  /* Elevation & Shadows */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 3px rgba(36, 28, 43, 0.04);
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(36, 28, 43, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 12px 28px rgba(36, 28, 43, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 48px rgba(36, 28, 43, 0.10);
  --shadow-card-hover: 0 18px 40px rgba(59, 26, 89, 0.13);

  /* Typography Stacks */
  --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Outfit', 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;

  /* Layout Measurements */
  --max-width: 1220px;
  --container-px: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  --section-py: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7.5rem);

  /* Radii */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 16px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-xl: 32px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  /* Transitions */
  --ease-calm: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --duration-fast: 200ms;
  --duration-normal: 400ms;
  --duration-slow: 600ms;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. RESET & BASE STYLES
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  scroll-padding-top: 96px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

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

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

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

::selection {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

/* Accessible Focus Ring */
:focus-visible {
  outline: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
  outline-offset: 3px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Skip Link for Screen Readers & Keyboard */
.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  left: 20px;
  z-index: 9999;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  font-weight: 700;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: top var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: 20px;
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--container-px);
}

.section {
  padding-block: var(--section-py);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. TYPOGRAPHY & COMMON REUSABLE COMPONENTS
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.section-header {
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.section-header.text-center {
  margin-inline: auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.section-header.split-header {
  max-width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 2rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.8vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.text-body {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Reusable Eyebrow Pill */
.eyebrow-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  padding: 0.375rem 0.875rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  border: 1px solid rgba(59, 26, 89, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  width: fit-content;
}

.eyebrow-pill--light {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.eyebrow-pill__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.eyebrow-pill__dot--gold {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Status Indicator Dot (Flashing subtle green) */
.status-indicator {
  display: inline-block;
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #2ECC71;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(46, 204, 113, 0.25);
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  padding: 0.875rem 1.625rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm),
              box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm),
              background-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm),
              border-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.btn--primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(59, 26, 89, 0.22);
}

.btn--primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(59, 26, 89, 0.32);
}

.btn--secondary {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.btn--secondary:hover {
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
}

.btn--gold {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color: #1F1500;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(229, 149, 24, 0.35);
}

.btn--gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(204, 129, 16, 0.45);
}

.btn--white-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.btn--white-outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: var(--color-text-inverse);
}

.btn--hero {
  padding: 1rem 1.875rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.btn--header {
  padding: 0.625rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.btn--full {
  width: 100%;
}

.btn-text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.btn-text-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/* Icon Utilities */
.icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.icon-xs {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
}

.icon-sm {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.icon-arrow {
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

.btn:hover .icon-arrow {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. TOP UTILITY BAR
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 60;
}

.top-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-block: 0.5rem;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.top-bar__status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.top-bar__highlight {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.top-bar__divider {
  opacity: 0.4;
}

.top-bar__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.top-bar__hours {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.top-bar__link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.top-bar__link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   5. STICKY SITE HEADER & DESKTOP NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  background-color: rgba(250, 247, 242, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: background-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm),
              box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

.site-header.scrolled {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(36, 28, 43, 0.06);
}

.site-header__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: 80px;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-logo {
  height: 60px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.desktop-nav {
  display: block;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  position: relative;
  padding-block: 0.5rem;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: width var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.nav-link:hover::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Mobile Toggle Hamburger */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 70;
}

.mobile-toggle__bar {
  width: 20px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-calm),
              opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. MOBILE DRAWER NAVIGATION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.mobile-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(36, 28, 43, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 90;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-calm);
}

.mobile-backdrop.active {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(85vw, 360px);
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(36, 28, 43, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-calm);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.active {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.mobile-drawer__logo {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  mix-blend-mode: multiply;
}

.mobile-drawer__close {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.mobile-nav-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-block: 1.5rem;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: background-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
}

.mobile-drawer__footer {
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.mobile-drawer__contact-info {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.mobile-drawer__phone-link {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. HERO SECTION (Clean Editorial Composition)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero-section {
  padding-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 6rem);
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 90% 15%, rgba(229, 149, 24, 0.09), transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 10% 85%, rgba(59, 26, 89, 0.05), transparent 40%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.08fr 0.92fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
}

.hero-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.hero-brand-lockup {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-brand-lockup__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.hero-brand-lockup__year {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.5vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.hero-heading {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.4vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.hero-heading--sub {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.0625rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width: 580px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.hero-proof-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.proof-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Hero Editorial Visual Composition (NO tilted cards, NO infinite float) */
.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
}

.hero-visual__frame {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 540px;
  margin-left: auto;
}

.hero-visual__main-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 6px solid var(--color-surface);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.hero-visual__main-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-calm);
}

.hero-visual__frame:hover .hero-visual__main-img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

/* Secondary Authentic Photo Accent */
.hero-visual__secondary-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  left: -20px;
  bottom: -30px;
  width: 220px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-visual__secondary-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 130px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
}

.hero-visual__secondary-caption {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  text-align: center;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
}

/* Grounded Trust Badge */
.hero-trust-badge {
  position: absolute;
  right: -15px;
  top: -15px;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-trust-badge__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}

.hero-trust-badge__icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.hero-trust-badge__content strong {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-trust-badge__content span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. TRUST / CREDENTIAL STRIP (100% Real Confirmed Facts)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.trust-strip {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-block: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  padding-block: 2.75rem;
}

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

.trust-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.125rem;
}

.trust-item__icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.trust-item__icon-wrap svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.trust-item__text h3 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.trust-item__text p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   9. ABOUT SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-media {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 6px solid var(--color-surface);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

.about-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.about-quote-box {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  padding: 1.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  margin-top: -3.5rem;
  margin-left: 2rem;
  max-width: 440px;
}

.about-quote-box__icon {
  font-family: Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: -0.5rem;
}

.about-quote-box__text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.about-quote-box__author strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.about-quote-box__author span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.about-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.value-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-block: 0.5rem;
}

.value-pillar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.value-pillar__check {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-sage-subtle);
  color: var(--color-sage);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-pillar__check svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
}

.value-pillar__info h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.value-pillar__info p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.about-actions {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   10. PROGRAMS SECTION (Clean, Consistent Luxury Grid)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.programs-section {
  background-color: #F7F3EC;
}

.programs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.875rem;
}

.program-card {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-calm),
              box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-calm),
              border-color var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-calm);
  position: relative;
}

.program-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card-hover);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-light);
}

.program-card__meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.program-badge {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.program-badge--accent {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.program-badge--featured {
  background-color: var(--color-coral-subtle);
  color: var(--color-coral);
}

.program-index {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-text-light);
}

.program-card__title {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.program-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.program-pricing {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.program-pricing__original {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: line-through;
}

.program-pricing__discount {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.program-pricing__now {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.program-list-title {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.program-suitable {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.program-suitable strong {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-style: normal;
}

.program-card__features {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.program-card__features li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.program-card__features li::before {
  content: "•";
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.program-card__cta {
  margin-top: auto;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

.program-card__cta svg {
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

.program-card:hover .program-card__cta {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.program-card:hover .program-card__cta svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. OUR APPROACH (Montessori & Experiential Foundations)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.approach-section {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
}

.approach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.approach-copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.approach-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.approach-pillar {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.approach-pillar:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.approach-pillar__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.approach-pillar__content h4 {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.approach-pillar__content p {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.approach-media {
  position: relative;
}

.approach-image-card {
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 6px solid var(--color-bg);
  position: relative;
}

.approach-image {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.approach-caption-pill {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  background-color: rgba(36, 28, 43, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 12px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.approach-caption-pill svg {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. NTT & ECCE ACADEMY SPOTLIGHT (Deep Royal Plum Feature)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.academy-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.academy-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  color: var(--color-text-inverse);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.academy-card__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.academy-card__copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.academy-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.academy-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.academy-lead {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
}

.academy-text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
}

.academy-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-block: 0.5rem;
}

.academy-highlight {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.academy-highlight__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.academy-highlight__icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.academy-highlight strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.academy-highlight span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.academy-actions {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* Academy Photo Frame */
.academy-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  border: 4px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
}

.academy-photo {
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-calm);
}

.academy-photo-frame:hover .academy-photo {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

.academy-photo-caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(20, 8, 30, 0.92) 0%, rgba(20, 8, 30, 0.6) 70%, transparent 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.academy-photo-caption strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.academy-photo-caption span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. LIFE AT STAR KIDS KINGDOM (Curated Editorial Gallery)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.gallery-section {
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
}

.editorial-gallery {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(12, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-calm),
              box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-calm);
}

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

.gallery-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform var(--duration-slow) var(--ease-calm);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.gallery-card__caption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(24, 14, 33, 0.92) 0%, rgba(24, 14, 33, 0.5) 60%, transparent 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.gallery-card__category {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.gallery-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.gallery-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Gallery Grid Spans */
.gallery-card--featured {
  grid-column: span 7;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.editorial-gallery .gallery-card:nth-child(2) {
  grid-column: span 5;
  min-height: 380px;
}

.editorial-gallery .gallery-card:nth-child(3) {
  grid-column: span 4;
  min-height: 300px;
}

.editorial-gallery .gallery-card:nth-child(4) {
  grid-column: span 4;
  min-height: 300px;
}

.editorial-gallery .gallery-card:nth-child(5) {
  grid-column: span 4;
  min-height: 300px;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. ADMISSIONS CALLOUT (2026–2027 Enrollment Banner)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.admission-cta-section {
  padding-block: 0;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
}

.admission-banner {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(229, 149, 24, 0.15), transparent 40%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.admission-banner__content {
  max-width: 780px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.admission-banner__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 3rem);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.admission-banner__desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
}

.admission-banner__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. LOCATION & CONTACT SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.contact-info-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-details-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-card {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.125rem;
  background-color: var(--color-surface);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xs);
}

.contact-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-card__icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.contact-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-card__label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.contact-card__value {
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.contact-card__value .phone-link {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
}

.contact-card__value .phone-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.contact-card__sublink {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-card__sublink:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.contact-card__hint {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* Map Container with Google Maps Embed */
.contact-map-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.map-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 440px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-default);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-alt);
}

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

.map-overlay-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  bottom: 20px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  max-width: calc(100% - 40px);
}

.map-overlay-badge__pin {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.map-overlay-badge__pin svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.map-overlay-badge__text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.map-overlay-badge__text span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.map-overlay-badge__btn {
  margin-left: auto;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-subtle);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.map-overlay-badge__btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   16. ELEVATED MODERN FOOTER
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: #1F1528;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6vw, 5.5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 0.9fr 1.1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
}

.footer-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-col--brand {
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  filter: brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.footer-admission-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  width: fit-content;
}

.footer-col__title {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-links a {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition: color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.625rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

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

.footer-social-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.social-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  width: fit-content;
  transition: background-color var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding-block: 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
}

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

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   17. FLOATING WHATSAPP BUTTON (Accessible, Crisp SVG, Tooltip)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.floating-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  right: 24px;
  bottom: 24px;
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-whatsapp);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  z-index: 80;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
  transition: transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm),
              box-shadow var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: scale(1.08) translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.55);
}

.floating-whatsapp__icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.floating-whatsapp__tooltip {
  position: absolute;
  right: calc(100% + 12px);
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(6px);
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  white-space: nowrap;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm),
              transform var(--duration-fast) var(--ease-calm);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.floating-whatsapp:hover .floating-whatsapp__tooltip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   18. CALM & INTENTIONAL ANIMATION SYSTEM
   Single trigger scroll reveals; NO infinite floating loops
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.55s var(--ease-calm),
              transform 0.55s var(--ease-calm);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}

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

/* Page load hero entrance */
.hero-copy, .hero-visual {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease-calm),
              transform 0.65s var(--ease-calm);
}

.page-loaded .hero-copy {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.page-loaded .hero-visual {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.15s;
}

/* Strict prefers-reduced-motion: Instant snap */
/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   NEW: PATHWAYS SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.path-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.path-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-start;
  transition: transform var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-calm), box-shadow var(--duration-normal) var(--ease-calm);
}

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

.path-card--featured {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.path-card--featured .path-card__title,
.path-card--featured .path-card__desc {
  color: var(--color-surface);
}

.path-card__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.path-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.path-card__desc {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   NEW: PRICING SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.pricing-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.pricing-card {
  background: var(--color-surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pricing-card--featured {
  border: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
}

.pricing-card__header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.pricing-card__header h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pricing-card__header p {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.pricing-card__price {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pricing-card__offer {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-subtle);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.pricing-card__offer strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.pricing-card__offer small {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.pricing-card__features {
  list-style: none;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.pricing-card__features li {
  padding-block: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.pricing-card__features li::before {
  content: "✓";
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
}

.pricing-card__multi-price {
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.price-row {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-block: 0.875rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.price-row span {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-text);
}

.price-row strong {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.125rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   NEW: FORM SECTION
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.form-wrapper {
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--color-surface);
  padding: 3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.custom-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.form-group label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-strong);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background-color: var(--color-bg);
  color: var(--color-text);
  transition: border-color var(--duration-fast), box-shadow var(--duration-fast);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--color-primary-subtle);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .reveal-on-scroll,
  .hero-copy,
  .hero-visual {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   19. RESPONSIVE BREAKPOINT SYSTEM (1024px, 768px, 480px, 375px)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */

/* TABLET LANDSCAPE & SMALL DESKTOPS (<= 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
  
  .hero-visual {
    order: -1;
  }

  .hero-visual__frame {
    max-width: 600px;
    margin-inline: auto;
  }

  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }

  .about-grid,
  .approach-grid,
  .academy-card__grid,
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .academy-photo {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  }

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

  .gallery-card--featured {
    grid-column: span 12;
    min-height: 360px;
  }

  .editorial-gallery .gallery-card:nth-child(2) {
    grid-column: span 12;
    min-height: 320px;
  }

  .editorial-gallery .gallery-card:nth-child(3),
  .editorial-gallery .gallery-card:nth-child(4),
  .editorial-gallery .gallery-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 4;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

/* TABLET PORTRAIT & LARGE MOBILES (<= 768px) */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .path-grid,
  .pricing-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .path-card,
  .pricing-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .form-wrapper {
    padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  }
  .top-bar__inner {
    justify-content: space-between;
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    padding-block: 0.4rem;
  }

  .top-bar__status span:not(.status-indicator):not(.top-bar__highlight) {
    display: none;
  }

  .top-bar__divider {
    display: none;
  }

  .top-bar__hours {
    display: none;
  }

  .top-bar__link {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }

  .site-header__inner {
    min-height: 66px;
  }

  .brand-logo {
    height: 56px;
    max-width: 65vw;
  }

  .btn--header {
    display: none;
  }

  .desktop-nav {
    display: none;
  }

  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .hero-heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 6.5vw, 2.25rem);
    line-height: 1.15;
  }

  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

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

  .hero-actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-visual__frame {
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .hero-visual__secondary-wrap {
    width: 160px;
    left: -8px;
    bottom: -16px;
  }

  .hero-visual__secondary-img {
    height: 96px;
  }

  .hero-trust-badge {
    right: -8px;
    top: -8px;
    padding: 8px 12px;
  }

  .about-quote-box {
    margin-top: -2rem;
    margin-left: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

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

  .editorial-gallery .gallery-card:nth-child(3),
  .editorial-gallery .gallery-card:nth-child(4),
  .editorial-gallery .gallery-card:nth-child(5) {
    grid-column: span 12;
    min-height: 260px;
  }

  .contact-card {
    padding: 1.25rem;
  }

  .map-container {
    min-height: 340px;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* PHONES & COMPACT SCREENS (<= 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .trust-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-visual__secondary-wrap {
    display: none;
  }

  .hero-trust-badge {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .about-quote-box {
    margin-inline: 0;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    max-width: 100%;
  }

  .admission-banner__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .admission-banner__actions .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp {
    right: 16px;
    bottom: 16px;
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
  }

  .floating-whatsapp__tooltip {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* EXTRA SMALL SCREENS (<= 375px) */
@media (max-width: 375px) {
  .hero-heading {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.625rem;
  }

  .btn {
    padding-inline: 1.25rem;
  }
}