/* =========================================================
   Monark School — Design System & Base Styles
   ========================================================= */

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Kadence layout overrides — force full-width, no sidebar
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
#inner-wrap.wrap,
#inner-wrap.kt-clear,
.wrap.kt-clear,
.content-container,
.kadence-page-layout-default .content-container {
  max-width:  none !important;
  padding:    0 !important;
  margin:     0 !important;
  display:    block !important;
  width:      100% !important;
}

#wrapper.site,
#wrapper.site.wp-site-blocks {
  min-height: 100vh;
  display:    block;
}

/* Hide any Kadence sidebar */
#secondary,
.widget-area,
.kadence-sidebar-wrap {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Remove Kadence header (our header.php replaces it entirely) */
#masthead,
.site-header-wrap,
#mobile-header,
#main-header {
  display: none !important;
}

/* Our header is the only one */
header#site-header {
  display: block !important;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   CSS Custom Properties
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Brand colors */
  --color-navy:         #1B3A6E;
  --color-navy-dark:    #112650;
  --color-crimson:      #B01C2E;
  --color-crimson-dark: #8A1522;
  --color-gold:         #C08A2E;
  --color-gold-light:   #F5EDD6;

  /* Neutrals */
  --color-white:        #FFFFFF;
  --color-bg-light:     #F2F4F7;
  --color-bg-dark:      #0E2040;
  --color-text:         #111827;
  --color-text-muted:   #4B5563;
  --color-border:       #D1D9E6;

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body:    'DM Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-padding: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  --max-width:       1100px;
  --gutter:          clamp(1rem, 4vw, 2rem);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Base Reset & Body
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
*,
*::before,
*::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family:      var(--font-body);
  font-size:        1rem;
  font-weight:      400;
  line-height:      1.7;
  color:            var(--color-text);
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:  antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Typography
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family:    var(--font-display);
  font-weight:    600;
  line-height:    1.25;
  color:          var(--color-navy);
  margin-top:     0;
  margin-bottom:  0.6em;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2rem,    5vw, 3.25rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem,  4vw, 2.5rem);  }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 1.875rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem,  2vw, 1.375rem); }
h5 { font-size: 1.125rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

p {
  margin-top:    0;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  color:         var(--color-text);
}

p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

a {
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:      color 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover,
a:focus {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

strong, b {
  font-weight: 600;
}

em, i {
  font-style: italic;
}

small {
  font-size:   0.875rem;
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
}

blockquote {
  margin:      0 0 1.5rem;
  padding:     1rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--color-gold);
  background:  var(--color-gold-light);
  font-style:  italic;
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Layout Helpers
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.container {
  width:     100%;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin:    0 auto;
  padding:   0 var(--gutter);
}

.section-padding {
  padding-top:    var(--section-padding);
  padding-bottom: var(--section-padding);
}

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

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Lists
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
ul, ol {
  margin:       0 0 1.25rem;
  padding-left: 1.5rem;
}

li {
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Buttons
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.btn,
button.btn {
  display:         inline-flex;
  align-items:     center;
  gap:             0.5rem;
  padding:         0.75rem 1.75rem;
  font-family:     var(--font-body);
  font-size:       0.9375rem;
  font-weight:     500;
  line-height:     1;
  border:          2px solid transparent;
  border-radius:   4px;
  cursor:          pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:      background-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-crimson);
  border-color:     var(--color-crimson);
  color:            var(--color-white);
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-primary:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-crimson-dark);
  border-color:     var(--color-crimson-dark);
  color:            var(--color-white);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color:     var(--color-navy);
  color:            var(--color-navy);
}

.btn-secondary:hover,
.btn-secondary:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  color:            var(--color-white);
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  border-color:     var(--color-gold);
  color:            var(--color-white);
}

.btn-gold:hover,
.btn-gold:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-navy-dark);
  border-color:     var(--color-navy-dark);
  color:            var(--color-white);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Section Headings
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.section-label {
  display:        block;
  font-family:    var(--font-body);
  font-size:      0.75rem;
  font-weight:    600;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color:          var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom:  0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-family:   var(--font-display);
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-intro {
  font-size:     1.0625rem;
  color:         var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width:     56ch;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Utility
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.text-navy    { color: var(--color-navy); }
.text-crimson { color: var(--color-crimson); }
.text-gold    { color: var(--color-gold); }
.text-muted   { color: var(--color-text-muted); }
.text-white   { color: var(--color-white); }

.bg-navy      { background-color: var(--color-navy); }
.bg-navy-dark { background-color: var(--color-navy-dark); }
.bg-dark      { background-color: var(--color-bg-dark); }
.bg-light     { background-color: var(--color-bg-light); }
.bg-gold-light { background-color: var(--color-gold-light); }

.sr-only {
  position:   absolute;
  width:      1px;
  height:     1px;
  padding:    0;
  margin:     -1px;
  overflow:   hidden;
  clip:       rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border:     0;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Navbar
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-header {
  position:         sticky;
  top:              0;
  z-index:          1000;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-bottom:    1px solid transparent;
  transition:       border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

.site-header.is-sticky {
  border-color: var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:   0 2px 16px rgba(17, 38, 80, 0.08);
}

.navbar {
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height:          88px;
  gap:             1.5rem;
}

.site-logo {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.site-logo__img {
  height:    78px;
  width:     auto;
  display:   block;
}

/* Desktop nav */
.nav-desktop {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         0.25rem;
}

.nav-links {
  display:    flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         0.125rem;
  list-style:  none;
  margin:      0;
  padding:     0;
}

.nav-links li a {
  display:      block;
  padding:      0.5rem 0.875rem;
  font-size:    0.9375rem;
  font-weight:  500;
  color:        var(--color-navy);
  border-radius: 4px;
  transition:   background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-links li a:hover,
.nav-links li a:focus,
.nav-links li.current-menu-item > a {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  color:            var(--color-crimson);
}

/* ---- Desktop dropdown (hover) ---- */
.nav-links li.menu-item-has-children {
  position: relative;
}

/* Down-arrow on every parent item */
.nav-links li.menu-item-has-children > a {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.nav-links li.menu-item-has-children > a::after {
  content: '';
  display: inline-block;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  border-right: 4px solid transparent;
  border-top: 5px solid currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-links li.menu-item-has-children:hover > a::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

/* Sub-menu panel */
.nav-links .sub-menu {
  visibility: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 0;
  min-width: 210px;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.10);
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 6px 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  transition: opacity 0.15s ease, visibility 0.15s ease;
}

/* Show on hover */
.nav-links li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Keep open when hovering the sub-menu itself */
.nav-links .sub-menu:hover {
  visibility: visible;
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.nav-links .sub-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: none;
  transition: background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-links .sub-menu li a:hover,
.nav-links .sub-menu li.current-menu-item > a {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

/* Parent active when a child page is visited */
.nav-links li.current-menu-ancestor > a,
.nav-links li.current-menu-parent > a {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.nav-cta {
  margin-left: 0.75rem;
  padding:     0.5rem 1.25rem;
  font-size:   0.9375rem;
}

/* Hamburger */
.nav-hamburger {
  display:         none;
  flex-direction:  column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap:             5px;
  background:      none;
  border:          none;
  cursor:          pointer;
  padding:         8px;
  border-radius:   4px;
  transition:      background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-hamburger:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.hamburger-bar {
  display:          block;
  width:            24px;
  height:           2px;
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  border-radius:    2px;
  transition:       transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg);
}
.nav-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}
.nav-hamburger[aria-expanded="true"] .hamburger-bar:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile nav drawer */
.nav-mobile {
  display:          none;
  flex-direction:   column;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top:       1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding:          1rem var(--gutter) 1.5rem;
}

.nav-mobile.is-open {
  display: flex;
}

.nav-mobile__links {
  list-style: none;
  margin:     0;
  padding:    0;
}

.nav-mobile__links li a {
  display:      block;
  padding:      0.75rem 0;
  font-size:    1.0625rem;
  font-weight:  500;
  color:        var(--color-navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition:   color 0.15s ease;
}

.nav-mobile__links li:last-child a {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.nav-mobile__links li a:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

/* Mobile sub-menu */
.nav-mobile__links li.menu-item-has-children > a {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-mobile__links li.menu-item-has-children > a::after {
  content: '';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  border-left: 4px solid transparent;
  border-right: 4px solid transparent;
  border-top: 5px solid currentColor;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-mobile__links li.menu-item-has-children.is-open > a::after {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.nav-mobile__links .sub-menu {
  display: none;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0 0 0 1rem;
}

.nav-mobile__links li.is-open > .sub-menu {
  display: block;
}

.nav-mobile__links .sub-menu li a {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-navy);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
}

.nav-mobile__cta {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .nav-desktop  { display: none; }
  .nav-hamburger { display: flex; }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Hero Section
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  overflow:         hidden;
  position:         relative;
  background-size:     cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat:   no-repeat;
}

/* Dark overlay so white text stays readable over the image */
.hero--has-image::before {
  content:          '';
  position:         absolute;
  inset:            0;
  background:       rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.52);
  z-index:          0;
  pointer-events:   none;
}

.hero--has-image .hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index:  1;
}

/* Ensure text is white when image is present */
.hero--has-image .hero__headline,
.hero--has-image .hero__subtext {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.hero--has-image .hero__eyebrow {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.hero--has-image .hero__eyebrow-line {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
}

/* Suppress any large ghost/watermark text that themes may inject */
[data-section-label]::before,
[data-bg-text]::before,
.section-watermark {
  display: none !important;
}

.hero__inner {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         clamp(2rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

/* Left column */
.hero__content {
  flex:     1 1 55%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.hero__eyebrow {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         0.75rem;
  font-size:   0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color:       var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.hero__eyebrow-line {
  display:          block;
  width:            32px;
  height:           2px;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  flex-shrink:      0;
}

.hero__headline {
  font-size:     clamp(2.25rem, 5.5vw, 3.75rem);
  line-height:   1.15;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero__subtext {
  font-size:     1.0625rem;
  line-height:   1.75;
  color:         var(--color-text-muted);
  max-width:     52ch;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.hero__actions {
  display:   flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap:       1rem;
}

/* Right column */
.hero__aside {
  flex:       1 1 40%;
  min-width:  0;
  display:    flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap:        1.5rem;
}

/* Stats grid */
.hero__stats {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap:                   1px;
  background-color:      var(--color-border);
  border:                1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:         8px;
  overflow:              hidden;
}

.hero__stat {
  display:          flex;
  flex-direction:   column;
  align-items:      center;
  justify-content:  center;
  gap:              0.25rem;
  padding:          1.75rem 1rem;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
  text-align:       center;
  transition:       background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.hero__stat:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
}

.hero__stat-number {
  font-family:  var(--font-display);
  font-size:    clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight:  600;
  color:        var(--color-navy);
  line-height:  1;
}

.hero__stat-label {
  font-size:      0.8125rem;
  font-weight:    500;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color:          var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Admissions badge */
.hero__badge {
  display:          inline-flex;
  align-items:      center;
  gap:              0.625rem;
  padding:          0.625rem 1.125rem;
  background-color: #ECFDF5;
  border:           1px solid #6EE7B7;
  border-radius:    999px;
  font-size:        0.9375rem;
  font-weight:      500;
  color:            #065F46;
  align-self:       flex-start;
}

.hero__badge-dot {
  display:          block;
  width:            10px;
  height:           10px;
  border-radius:    50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  flex-shrink:      0;
  animation:        badge-pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes badge-pulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.5); }
  50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0); }
}

/* Hero — mobile */
@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .hero__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap:            2.5rem;
  }

  .hero__content,
  .hero__aside {
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .hero__subtext {
    max-width: none;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Why Monark — Pillars
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.pillars {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.pillars__grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  margin-top:            3rem;
  border:                1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:         8px;
  overflow:              hidden;
}

.pillar {
  padding:       2.5rem 2rem;
  border-right:  1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition:    background-color 0.2s ease;
}

.pillar:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.pillar:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.pillar__roman {
  display:       block;
  font-family:   var(--font-display);
  font-size:     1.75rem;
  font-weight:   400;
  font-style:    italic;
  color:         var(--color-gold);
  line-height:   1;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.pillar__title {
  font-size:     1.25rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pillar__description {
  font-size:     0.9375rem;
  color:         var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height:   1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .pillars__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pillar {
    border-right:  none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  }

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

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Programmes
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.programmes {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.programmes__grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:                   1.5rem;
  margin-top:            3rem;
}

.programme-card {
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding:        2rem;
  border-top:     2px solid var(--color-navy);
  background:     var(--color-bg-light);
  border-radius:  0 0 6px 6px;
  transition:     box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.programme-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(27, 58, 110, 0.1);
  transform:  translateY(-2px);
}

.programme-card__title {
  font-size:     1.25rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.programme-card__description {
  flex:          1;
  font-size:     0.9375rem;
  color:         var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height:   1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.programme-card__link {
  display:      inline-flex;
  align-items:  center;
  gap:          0.375rem;
  font-size:    0.9375rem;
  font-weight:  500;
  color:        var(--color-navy);
  transition:   color 0.15s ease;
  margin-top:   auto;
}

.programme-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.programme-card__arrow {
  display:    inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.programme-card__link:hover .programme-card__arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .programmes__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   CBE Explainer
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.cbe {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color:            var(--color-white);
}

.cbe__inner {
  display:     flex;
  gap:         clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.cbe__left {
  flex: 1 1 55%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.cbe__right {
  flex:        1 1 40%;
  min-width:   0;
  position:    sticky;
  top:         calc(72px + 2rem);
  align-self:  flex-start;
}

.cbe__eyebrow {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.cbe__heading {
  color:         var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.cbe__points {
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap:            1.75rem;
}

.cbe__point {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  border-left:  2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.cbe__point-title {
  font-size:     1.0625rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.375rem;
}

.cbe__point-description {
  font-size:     0.9375rem;
  color:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height:   1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cbe__quote {
  font-family:  var(--font-display);
  font-size:    clamp(1.375rem, 2.5vw, 1.875rem);
  font-style:   italic;
  font-weight:  400;
  line-height:  1.5;
  color:        var(--color-white);
  border-left:  none;
  background:   transparent;
  padding:      2rem;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border:       1px solid rgba(192, 138, 46, 0.35);
  position:     relative;
}

.cbe__quote::before {
  content:      '\201C';
  display:      block;
  font-size:    4rem;
  line-height:  0.75;
  color:        var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-style:   normal;
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .cbe__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .cbe__left,
  .cbe__right {
    flex:     none;
    width:    100%;
    position: static;
  }

  .cbe__right {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   CTA Band
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.cta-band {
  background-color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.cta-band__inner {
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap:             clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.cta-band__eyebrow {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.cta-band__heading {
  font-size:     clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  color:         var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.cta-band__subtext {
  font-size:     1rem;
  color:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.cta-band__actions {
  display:    flex;
  flex-wrap:  wrap;
  gap:        1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-band__btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-color:     var(--color-white);
  color:            var(--color-crimson);
}

.cta-band__btn-primary:hover,
.cta-band__btn-primary:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  border-color:     var(--color-gold-light);
  color:            var(--color-crimson-dark);
}

.cta-band__btn-secondary {
  background-color: transparent;
  border-color:     var(--color-white);
  color:            var(--color-white);
}

.cta-band__btn-secondary:hover,
.cta-band__btn-secondary:focus {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color:            var(--color-white);
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .cta-band__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items:    flex-start;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Latest Articles
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.articles {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.articles__header {
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap:             1rem;
  margin-bottom:   3rem;
}

.articles__all-link {
  display:      inline-flex;
  align-items:  center;
  gap:          0.375rem;
  font-size:    0.9375rem;
  font-weight:  500;
  color:        var(--color-navy);
  white-space:  nowrap;
  flex-shrink:  0;
  transition:   color 0.15s ease;
}

.articles__all-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.articles__grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:                   1.5rem;
}

.article-card {
  display:          flex;
  flex-direction:   column;
  padding:          1.75rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius:    6px;
  border:           1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition:       box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.article-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(27, 58, 110, 0.08);
  transform:  translateY(-2px);
}

.article-card__cat {
  display:          inline-block;
  font-size:        0.75rem;
  font-weight:      600;
  letter-spacing:   0.08em;
  text-transform:   uppercase;
  color:            var(--color-crimson);
  background-color: rgba(176, 28, 46, 0.08);
  padding:          0.25rem 0.625rem;
  border-radius:    3px;
  margin-bottom:    0.875rem;
  align-self:       flex-start;
  transition:       background-color 0.15s ease;
}

.article-card__cat:hover {
  background-color: rgba(176, 28, 46, 0.15);
  color:            var(--color-crimson);
}

.article-card__title {
  font-size:     1.125rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height:   1.35;
}

.article-card__title a {
  color: inherit;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.article-card__title a:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.article-card__excerpt {
  flex:          1;
  font-size:     0.9375rem;
  color:         var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height:   1.65;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.article-card__link {
  display:      inline-flex;
  align-items:  center;
  gap:          0.375rem;
  font-size:    0.875rem;
  font-weight:  500;
  color:        var(--color-navy);
  margin-top:   auto;
  transition:   color 0.15s ease;
}

.article-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

.article-card__arrow {
  display:    inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease;
}

.article-card__link:hover .article-card__arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .articles__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Instagram Feed
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.instagram-feed {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.instagram-feed__header {
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     flex-end;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap:             1rem;
  margin-bottom:   2.5rem;
}

.instagram-feed__follow {
  display:     inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         0.375rem;
  font-size:   0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color:       var(--color-navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition:  color 0.15s ease;
}

.instagram-feed__follow:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .instagram-feed__header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items:    flex-start;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Contact Section
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.contact-section {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-top:       1px solid var(--color-border);
}

.contact-section__inner {
  display:     flex;
  gap:         clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-section__info {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(260px, 35%, 380px);
}

.contact-section__form {
  flex: 1 1 0;
  min-width: 0;
}

.contact-details {
  margin-top:    2rem;
  display:       flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap:           1rem;
}

.contact-details__row {
  display:       grid;
  grid-template-columns: 6rem 1fr;
  gap:           0.5rem;
  align-items:   baseline;
}

.contact-details dt {
  font-size:      0.8125rem;
  font-weight:    600;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color:          var(--color-text-muted);
}

.contact-details dd {
  margin:    0;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color:     var(--color-text);
}

.contact-details dd a {
  color:      var(--color-navy);
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.contact-details dd a:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .contact-section__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .contact-section__info {
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Site Footer
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-dark);
  color:            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.footer__top {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.4fr;
  gap:                   clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 3rem);
  padding-top:           clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  padding-bottom:        clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
}

.footer__logo {
  height:        64px;
  width:         auto;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  filter:        brightness(0) invert(1);
}

.footer__site-name {
  display:       block;
  font-family:   var(--font-display);
  font-size:     1.375rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer__tagline {
  font-size:     0.9375rem;
  color:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height:   1.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.footer__about-desc {
  color:      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size:  0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin:     0;
  max-width:  260px;
}

.footer__nav-links {
  list-style: none;
  margin:     0;
  padding:    0;
  display:    flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap:        0.625rem;
}

.footer__nav-heading {
  font-family:   var(--font-body);
  font-size:     0.6875rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color:         var(--color-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.footer__nav-links li a {
  font-size:   0.9375rem;
  color:       rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition:  color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer__nav-links li a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer__contact {
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap:            0.875rem;
}

.footer__contact-item {
  display:     inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         0.5rem;
  font-size:   0.9375rem;
  color:       rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition:  color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer__contact-item:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.footer__contact-address {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  cursor:      default;
}

.footer__contact-address:hover {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.footer__social {
  display: flex;
  gap:     0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.footer__social-link {
  display:          flex;
  align-items:      center;
  justify-content:  center;
  width:            36px;
  height:           36px;
  border-radius:    50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color:            rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  transition:       background-color 0.15s ease, color 0.15s ease;
}

.footer__social-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  color:            var(--color-white);
}

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.footer__bottom-inner {
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top:     1.25rem;
  padding-bottom:  1.25rem;
}

.footer__copyright {
  font-size:     0.875rem;
  color:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media ( max-width: 900px ) {
  .footer__top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media ( max-width: 600px ) {
  .footer__top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   WhatsApp Floating Button
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.whatsapp-btn {
  position:         fixed;
  bottom:           1.5rem;
  right:            1.5rem;
  z-index:          900;
  display:          flex;
  align-items:      center;
  justify-content:  center;
  width:            56px;
  height:           56px;
  border-radius:    50%;
  background-color: #25D366;
  color:            var(--color-white);
  box-shadow:       0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
  transition:       background-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration:  none;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover,
.whatsapp-btn:focus {
  background-color: #1ebe5d;
  color:            var(--color-white);
  transform:        scale(1.08);
  box-shadow:       0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

@media ( max-width: 319px ) {
  .whatsapp-btn {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Subpage Hero (shared)
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.subpage-hero {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  padding-top:      clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  padding-bottom:   clamp(3.5rem, 8vw, 6rem);
}

.subpage-hero__inner {
  max-width: 760px;
}

.subpage-hero__eyebrow {
  color:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.subpage-hero__heading {
  font-size:     clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.25rem);
  color:         var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height:   1.2;
}

.subpage-hero__subtext {
  font-size:     1.0625rem;
  color:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  line-height:   1.7;
  max-width:     60ch;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   About — Our Story
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.story {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

.story__inner {
  display:     flex;
  gap:         clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.story__text {
  flex: 1 1 60%;
  min-width: 0;
}

.story__accent {
  flex:        0 0 clamp(180px, 28%, 280px);
  align-self:  stretch;
  min-height:  320px;
}

.story__image {
  width:         100%;
  height:        100%;
  min-height:    320px;
  object-fit:    cover;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display:       block;
}

.story__accent-block {
  width:         100%;
  height:        100%;
  min-height:    320px;
  background:    linear-gradient(145deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-navy-dark) 100%);
  border-radius: 6px;
  position:      relative;
  overflow:      hidden;
}

.story__accent-block::after {
  content:          '';
  position:         absolute;
  bottom:           -20px;
  right:            -20px;
  width:            100px;
  height:           100px;
  border-radius:    50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold);
  opacity:          0.25;
}

.wysiwyg-content {
  font-size:   1rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color:       var(--color-text);
}

.wysiwyg-content h2,
.wysiwyg-content h3,
.wysiwyg-content h4 {
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-top:    1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.wysiwyg-content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.wysiwyg-content ul,
.wysiwyg-content ol {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.wysiwyg-content a {
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.wysiwyg-content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .story__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .story__accent {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   About — Mission / Vision / Values
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.mvv {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.mvv__grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:                   1.5rem;
}

.mvv-card {
  padding:       2rem 1.75rem;
  background:    var(--color-white);
  border-top:    2px solid var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
  border-left:   1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-right:  1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:    0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition:    transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.mvv-card:hover {
  transform:  translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.mvv-card__title {
  font-size:     1.125rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.mvv-card__content {
  font-size:     0.9375rem;
  color:         var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height:   1.75;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .mvv__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   About — Stats Bar
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.about-stats {
  background-color: var(--color-navy);
  padding-top:      clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  padding-bottom:   clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.about-stats__grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
  gap:                   2rem;
  text-align:            center;
}

.about-stats__item {
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items:    center;
  gap:            0.375rem;
}

.about-stats__number {
  font-family:  var(--font-display);
  font-size:    clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight:  600;
  color:        var(--color-white);
  line-height:  1;
}

.about-stats__label {
  font-size:      0.8125rem;
  font-weight:    500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color:          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Facilities — Intro
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.facilities-intro {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  padding-bottom:   0;
}

.facilities-intro__inner {
  max-width: 720px;
}

.facilities-intro__text {
  font-size:     1.0625rem;
  color:         var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height:   1.8;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* ---------------------------------------------------------
   Facilities — Photo Grid
   --------------------------------------------------------- */
.facilities-grid {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
}

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

.facility-card {
  display:          flex;
  flex-direction:   column;
  border:           1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius:    12px;
  overflow:         hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow:       0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition:       transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.facility-card:hover {
  transform:  translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.facility-card__image-wrap {
  aspect-ratio:     16 / 9;
  overflow:         hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.facility-card__image {
  width:      100%;
  height:     100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display:    block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-card__image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.facility-card__body {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  flex:    1;
}

.facility-card__title {
  font-size:     1.125rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}

.facility-card__description {
  font-size:     0.9375rem;
  color:         var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height:   1.7;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .facilities-grid__items {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   ACADEMICS — INTRO
   ============================================================= */
.academics-intro__inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin:    0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.academics-intro__text {
  font-size:   1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color:       var(--color-text);
}

/* =============================================================
   LEARNING STAGES TIMELINE
   ============================================================= */
.stages__timeline {
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  gap:            0;
  position:       relative;
  margin-top:     3rem;
  overflow-x:     auto;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
}

.stages__timeline::before {
  content:    '';
  position:   absolute;
  top:        2rem;
  left:       0;
  right:      0;
  height:     2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.stages__item {
  flex:           1;
  min-width:      180px;
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items:    center;
  text-align:     center;
  padding:        0 1rem;
  position:       relative;
}

.stages__marker {
  width:         4rem;
  height:        4rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:    var(--color-navy);
  display:       flex;
  align-items:   center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink:   0;
  position:      relative;
  z-index:       1;
  border:        3px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.stages__number {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size:   1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color:       #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.stages__content {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.stages__range {
  display:          inline-block;
  font-size:        0.75rem;
  font-weight:      600;
  letter-spacing:   0.08em;
  text-transform:   uppercase;
  color:            var(--color-gold-dark);
  background:       var(--color-gold-light, #fdf6e3);
  border-radius:    50px;
  padding:          0.2em 0.8em;
  margin-bottom:    0.5rem;
}

.stages__title {
  font-family:   var(--font-serif);
  font-size:     1.125rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.stages__desc {
  font-size:   0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .stages__timeline {
    flex-direction: column;
    overflow-x:     unset;
  }

  .stages__timeline::before {
    top:    0;
    bottom: 0;
    left:   2rem;
    right:  unset;
    width:  2px;
    height: auto;
  }

  .stages__item {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items:    flex-start;
    text-align:     left;
    min-width:      unset;
    padding:        0 0 2rem 0;
  }

  .stages__marker {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: 1.25rem;
  }

  .stages__content {
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   SUBJECTS PILL GRID
   ============================================================= */
.subjects__grid {
  display:         flex;
  flex-wrap:       wrap;
  gap:             0.75rem;
  list-style:      none;
  margin:          2rem 0 0;
  padding:         0;
}

.subjects__pill {
  background:    var(--color-navy);
  color:         #fff;
  font-size:     0.875rem;
  font-weight:   500;
  padding:       0.45em 1.1em;
  border-radius: 50px;
  line-height:   1.4;
  transition:    background var(--transition-base);
}

.subjects__pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

/* =============================================================
   ACADEMICS CBE SECTION
   ============================================================= */
.academics-cbe__inner {
  display:     flex;
  gap:         3.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.academics-cbe__text {
  flex: 1;
}

.academics-cbe__body {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
}

.academics-cbe__accent {
  flex:       0 0 6px;
  align-self: stretch;
  min-height: 200px;
}

.academics-cbe__accent-bar {
  width:         6px;
  height:        100%;
  min-height:    200px;
  background:    var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 3px;
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .academics-cbe__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap:            1.5rem;
  }

  .academics-cbe__accent {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   FAQ ACCORDION (shared across Academics, Boarding, Transport)
   ============================================================= */
.faq__list {
  max-width:  760px;
  margin:     2.5rem auto 0;
}

.faq__item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
}

.faq__item:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
}

.faq__question {
  width:           100%;
  background:      none;
  border:          none;
  cursor:          pointer;
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap:             1rem;
  text-align:      left;
  padding:         1.125rem 0;
  font-family:     var(--font-sans);
  font-size:       1rem;
  font-weight:     600;
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  line-height:     1.4;
}

.faq__question:focus-visible {
  outline:        2px solid var(--color-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
  border-radius:  2px;
}

.faq__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width:       1.25rem;
  height:      1.25rem;
  position:    relative;
}

.faq__icon::before,
.faq__icon::after {
  content:    '';
  position:   absolute;
  background: var(--color-navy);
  top:        50%;
  left:       50%;
  transform:  translate(-50%, -50%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-base), opacity var(--transition-base);
}

.faq__icon::before {
  width:  12px;
  height: 2px;
}

.faq__icon::after {
  width:  2px;
  height: 12px;
}

.faq__question[aria-expanded="true"] .faq__icon::after {
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%) rotate(90deg);
  opacity:   0;
}

.faq__answer {
  overflow: hidden;
  max-height: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.32s ease;
}

.faq__answer:not([hidden]) {
  max-height: 600px;
}

.faq__answer[hidden] {
  display: block !important;
  max-height: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
}

.faq__answer-inner {
  padding:     0 0 1.25rem;
  font-size:   0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color:       var(--color-text);
}

/* =============================================================
   BOARDING — FEATURE CARDS (What's Included)
   ============================================================= */
.boarding-features-grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat( auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr) );
  gap:                   1.25rem;
  margin-top:            2.5rem;
}

.boarding-feature-card {
  display:          flex;
  flex-direction:   column;
  align-items:      center;
  text-align:       center;
  padding:          2rem 1.5rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius:    12px;
  border:           1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:       0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
  transition:       transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.boarding-feature-card:hover {
  transform:  translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}

.boarding-feature-card__icon {
  width:            56px;
  height:           56px;
  border-radius:    50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  color:            var(--color-navy);
  display:          flex;
  align-items:      center;
  justify-content:  center;
  margin-bottom:    1rem;
  flex-shrink:      0;
}

.boarding-feature-card__title {
  font-size:     1rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height:   1.4;
}

/* =============================================================
   BOARDING — INTRO
   ============================================================= */
.boarding-intro__inner {
  max-width:  760px;
  margin:     0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.boarding-intro__text {
  font-size:   1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color:       var(--color-text);
}

/* =============================================================
   BOARDING — CHECKLIST
   ============================================================= */
.checklist {
  list-style:  none;
  padding:     0;
  margin:      2rem 0 0;
  display:     grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat( auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr) );
  gap:         0.875rem 2rem;
}

.checklist__item {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap:         0.75rem;
  font-size:   0.9375rem;
  color:       var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.checklist__item::before {
  content:     '';
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width:       1.25rem;
  height:      1.25rem;
  margin-top:  0.1em;
  background:  var(--color-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 12 12'%3E%3Cpath d='M2 6l3 3 5-5' stroke='%23fff' stroke-width='1.8' fill='none' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 65%;
}

/* =============================================================
   BOARDING — ROUTINE TABLE
   ============================================================= */
.routine-table-wrap {
  overflow-x: auto;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
}

.routine-table {
  width:           100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size:       0.9375rem;
}

.routine-table thead {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color:      #fff;
}

.routine-table th {
  padding:    0.875rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: left;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size:  0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.routine-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--color-bg-light, #f7f8fa);
}

.routine-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-light, #fdf6e3);
}

.routine-table td {
  padding:     0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-top:  1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
  line-height: 1.5;
  color:       var(--color-text);
}

.routine-table__time {
  font-weight: 600;
  color:       var(--color-navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
  width:       30%;
}

/* =============================================================
   TRANSPORT — INTRO
   ============================================================= */
.transport-intro__inner {
  max-width:  760px;
  margin:     0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.transport-intro__text {
  font-size:   1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color:       var(--color-text);
}

.transport-how__body {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* =============================================================
   TRANSPORT — SPLIT (bus image + intro)
   ============================================================= */
.transport-split__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.transport-split__heading {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

.transport-split__intro {
  font-size:   1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color:       var(--color-text);
  margin:      1rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.transport-stats {
  list-style:     none;
  padding:        0;
  margin:         0 0 2rem;
  display:        flex;
  gap:            2rem;
  flex-wrap:      wrap;
}

.transport-stat {
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap:            2px;
}

.transport-stat__num {
  font-family:  var(--font-display);
  font-size:    1.375rem;
  font-weight:  700;
  color:        var(--color-navy);
  line-height:  1;
}

.transport-stat__label {
  font-size:  0.8125rem;
  color:      var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.transport-split__image-wrap {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow:      hidden;
  box-shadow:    0 16px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
  line-height:   0;
}

.transport-split__image {
  width:         100%;
  height:        100%;
  object-fit:    cover;
  display:       block;
}

/* =============================================================
   TRANSPORT — FEATURE CARDS
   ============================================================= */
.transport-cards {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap:                   1.5rem;
  margin-top:            2.5rem;
}

.transport-card {
  background:    var(--color-white);
  border:        1px solid var(--color-border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding:       1.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition:    box-shadow 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.transport-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
  transform:  translateY(-3px);
}

.transport-card__icon {
  width:           52px;
  height:          52px;
  border-radius:   12px;
  background:      rgba(27, 58, 110, 0.07);
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom:   1.25rem;
  color:           var(--color-navy);
}

.transport-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size:   1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color:       var(--color-navy);
  margin:      0 0 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.transport-card__desc {
  font-size:   0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
  margin:      0;
}

/* =============================================================
   TRANSPORT — CTA STRIP
   ============================================================= */
.bg-navy {
  background: var(--color-navy);
}

.transport-cta__inner {
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap:             2rem;
  flex-wrap:       wrap;
}

.transport-cta__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size:   clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color:       var(--color-white);
  margin:      0 0 0.5rem;
}

.transport-cta__text p {
  color:   rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin:  0;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.transport-cta__actions {
  display:    flex;
  gap:        1rem;
  flex-wrap:  wrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .transport-split__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
  .transport-split__image-wrap {
    order: -1;
  }
  .transport-cards {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .transport-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .transport-cta__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   HOW TO APPLY — INTRO
   ============================================================= */
.apply-intro__inner {
  max-width:  760px;
  margin:     0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.apply-intro__text {
  font-size:   1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color:       var(--color-text);
}

/* =============================================================
   APPLICATION STEPS TIMELINE (vertical)
   ============================================================= */
.steps-timeline {
  list-style:     none;
  padding:        0;
  margin:         2.5rem 0 0;
  position:       relative;
}

.steps-timeline::before {
  content:    '';
  position:   absolute;
  top:        0;
  bottom:     0;
  left:       1.875rem;
  width:      2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
}

.steps-timeline__item {
  display:      flex;
  align-items:  flex-start;
  gap:          1.5rem;
  padding:      0 0 2.5rem 0;
  position:     relative;
}

.steps-timeline__item:last-child {
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.steps-timeline__marker {
  flex-shrink:     0;
  width:           3.75rem;
  height:          3.75rem;
  border-radius:   50%;
  background:      var(--color-gold);
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  position:        relative;
  z-index:         1;
  box-shadow:      0 0 0 4px var(--color-bg-light, #f7f8fa);
}

.steps-timeline__num {
  font-family:  var(--font-serif);
  font-size:    1.125rem;
  font-weight:  700;
  color:        var(--color-navy);
  line-height:  1;
}

.steps-timeline__content {
  padding-top: 0.625rem;
}

.steps-timeline__title {
  font-family:   var(--font-serif);
  font-size:     1.125rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.steps-timeline__desc {
  font-size:   0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color:       var(--color-text);
  margin:      0;
}

/* =============================================================
   REQUIREMENTS CHECKLIST
   ============================================================= */
.apply-checklist {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  max-width:  680px;
}

/* =============================================================
   APPLY CTA + FORM
   ============================================================= */
.apply-cta__inner {
  display:        flex;
  gap:            4rem;
  align-items:    flex-start;
}

.apply-cta__text {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(240px, 38%, 380px);
}

.apply-cta__form {
  flex: 1;
}

@media ( max-width: 768px ) {
  .apply-cta__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap:            2rem;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   FEES — INTRO
   ============================================================= */
.fees-intro__inner {
  max-width:  760px;
  margin:     0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.fees-intro__text {
  font-size:   1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color:       var(--color-text);
}

/* =============================================================
   FEES TABLE (desktop)
   ============================================================= */
.fees-table-wrap {
  overflow-x:    auto;
  margin-top:    2rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
  border:        1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
}

.fees-table {
  width:           100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size:       0.9375rem;
}

.fees-table thead {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color:      #fff;
}

.fees-table th {
  padding:        0.875rem 1.25rem;
  text-align:     left;
  font-weight:    600;
  font-size:      0.875rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.fees-table tbody tr:nth-child(even) {
  background: var(--color-bg-alt, #f0f2f5);
}

.fees-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--color-gold-light, #fdf6e3);
}

.fees-table td {
  padding:    0.875rem 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color:      var(--color-text);
  vertical-align: top;
}

.fees-table__grade {
  font-weight: 600;
  color:       var(--color-navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
  width:       20%;
}

.fees-table__amount {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size:   1.0625rem;
  color:       var(--color-navy);
  white-space: nowrap;
  width:       20%;
}

/* Mobile cards (shown only on small screens) */
.fees-cards {
  display: none;
}

@media ( max-width: 640px ) {
  .fees-table-wrap {
    display: none;
  }

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

  .fees-card {
    background:    #fff;
    border:        1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding:       1.25rem;
    border-top:    3px solid var(--color-navy);
  }

  .fees-card__header {
    display:         flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items:     center;
    margin-bottom:   0.75rem;
    gap:             1rem;
  }

  .fees-card__grade {
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size:   0.9rem;
    color:       var(--color-navy);
    text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  }

  .fees-card__amount {
    font-family: var(--font-serif);
    font-size:   1.25rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    color:       var(--color-gold-dark);
  }

  .fees-card__includes {
    font-size:   0.875rem;
    color:       var(--color-text-muted);
    line-height: 1.6;
    margin:      0;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   PAYMENT METHODS
   ============================================================= */
.payment-list {
  display:        grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat( auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr) );
  gap:            1.5rem;
  margin-top:     2rem;
}

.payment-item {
  background:    var(--color-bg-light, #f7f8fa);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding:       1.5rem;
  border-left:   4px solid var(--color-gold);
}

.payment-item__name {
  font-family:   var(--font-serif);
  font-size:     1rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.payment-item__details {
  font-size:   0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color:       var(--color-text);
  margin:      0;
}

/* =============================================================
   FEES DISCLAIMER
   ============================================================= */
.fees-disclaimer {
  padding-top:    2rem !important;
  padding-bottom: 2rem !important;
}

.fees-disclaimer__text {
  font-size:  0.875rem;
  color:      var(--color-text-muted);
  font-style: italic;
  max-width:  720px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* =============================================================
   CONTACT — MAIN LAYOUT
   ============================================================= */
.contact-main__inner {
  display:     flex;
  gap:         4rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info {
  flex: 0 0 clamp(280px, 42%, 440px);
}

.contact-form-col {
  flex: 1;
}

@media ( max-width: 900px ) {
  .contact-main__inner {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap:            2.5rem;
  }

  .contact-info {
    flex: none;
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   CONTACT DETAILS LIST
   ============================================================= */
.contact-info__intro {
  font-size:     1rem;
  line-height:   1.75;
  color:         var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-details {
  margin:  0 0 2rem;
  padding: 0;
}

.contact-details__row {
  display:       flex;
  gap:           0.875rem;
  align-items:   flex-start;
  padding:       0.875rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
}

.contact-details__row:first-child {
  border-top: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
}

.contact-details__label {
  flex:            0 0 auto;
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  gap:             0.5rem;
  font-size:       0.8125rem;
  font-weight:     600;
  text-transform:  uppercase;
  letter-spacing:  0.07em;
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  min-width:       100px;
  padding-top:     0.1em;
}

.contact-details__icon {
  color:       var(--color-gold-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-details__value {
  font-size:   0.9375rem;
  color:       var(--color-text);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin:      0;
}

.contact-details__link {
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:      color var(--transition-base);
}

.contact-details__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/* Hours sub-layout */
.contact-hours {
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap:            0.25rem;
}

.contact-hours__row {
  display: flex;
  gap:     0.75rem;
}

.contact-hours__day {
  min-width:  80px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color:      var(--color-navy);
}

/* =============================================================
   INLINE WHATSAPP BUTTON
   ============================================================= */
.btn-whatsapp-inline {
  display:         inline-flex;
  align-items:     center;
  gap:             0.625rem;
  background:      #25D366;
  color:           #fff;
  font-size:       0.9375rem;
  font-weight:     600;
  padding:         0.7em 1.4em;
  border-radius:   50px;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom:   2rem;
  transition:      background var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.btn-whatsapp-inline:hover {
  background: #1da851;
  transform:  translateY(-1px);
  color:      #fff;
}

/* =============================================================
   CONTACT MAP
   ============================================================= */
.contact-map {
  border-radius:    8px;
  overflow:         hidden;
  margin-top:       0;
  border:           1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
  line-height:      0;
}

.contact-map iframe {
  display: block;
  width:   100%;
  height:  320px;
  border:  none;
}

/* =============================================================
   CONTACT FORM COLUMN
   ============================================================= */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background:    #fff;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding:       2.5rem;
  border:        1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
  box-shadow:    0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,.06);
}

@media ( max-width: 600px ) {
  .contact-form-wrap {
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   BLOG INDEX — HERO OVERRIDE
   ============================================================= */
.blog-hero .subpage-hero__subtext {
  max-width: 560px;
}

/* =============================================================
   BLOG FILTER TABS
   ============================================================= */
.blog-filter {
  background:  #fff;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
  position:    sticky;
  top:         0;
  z-index:     90;
}

.blog-filter__inner {
  display:     flex;
  flex-wrap:   wrap;
  gap:         0.25rem;
  padding-top: 0;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.blog-filter__tab {
  display:         inline-block;
  padding:         0.875rem 1.25rem;
  font-size:       0.875rem;
  font-weight:     500;
  color:           var(--color-text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  border-bottom:   2px solid transparent;
  white-space:     nowrap;
  transition:      color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-filter__tab:hover {
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  border-color:  var(--color-navy);
}

.blog-filter__tab.is-active {
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  font-weight:   600;
  border-color:  var(--color-gold);
}

/* =============================================================
   BLOG GRID
   ============================================================= */
.blog-grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat( 3, 1fr );
  gap:                   2rem;
}

.blog-grid--related {
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

@media ( max-width: 900px ) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat( 2, 1fr );
  }
}

@media ( max-width: 540px ) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   BLOG CARD
   ============================================================= */
.blog-card {
  background:    #fff;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow:      hidden;
  border:        1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
  display:       flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition:    box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,.10);
  transform:  translateY(-3px);
}

/* Image */
.blog-card__image-wrap {
  overflow:     hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  background:   var(--color-bg-light, #f7f8fa);
}

.blog-card__image {
  width:      100%;
  height:     100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display:    block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card__image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Body */
.blog-card__body {
  padding:        1.25rem 1.375rem 1.375rem;
  flex:           1;
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.blog-card__category {
  display:         inline-block;
  font-size:       0.75rem;
  font-weight:     600;
  letter-spacing:  0.07em;
  text-transform:  uppercase;
  color:           #fff;
  background:      var(--color-navy);
  border-radius:   50px;
  padding:         0.2em 0.75em;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom:   0.75rem;
  transition:      background var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card__category:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.blog-card__title {
  font-family:   var(--font-serif);
  font-size:     1.0625rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  line-height:   1.4;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
}

.blog-card__title-link {
  color:           inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:      color var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card__title-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.blog-card__excerpt {
  font-size:     0.875rem;
  line-height:   1.7;
  color:         var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: auto;
  padding-bottom: 0.875rem;
}

.blog-card__meta {
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap:             0.75rem;
  padding-top:     0.875rem;
  border-top:      1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
  margin-top:      auto;
}

.blog-card__date {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color:     var(--color-text-muted);
}

.blog-card__read-more {
  font-size:       0.8125rem;
  font-weight:     600;
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space:     nowrap;
  transition:      color var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-card__read-more:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/* =============================================================
   BLOG NO-POSTS
   ============================================================= */
.blog-no-posts {
  text-align:  center;
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
  padding:     3rem 0;
  font-size:   1.0625rem;
}

/* =============================================================
   BLOG PAGINATION
   ============================================================= */
.blog-pagination {
  margin-top: 3rem;
  display:    flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap:  0.375rem;
  list-style: none;
  margin:  0;
  padding: 0;
  align-items: center;
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers li a,
.blog-pagination .page-numbers li span {
  display:         inline-flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  min-width:       2.5rem;
  height:          2.5rem;
  padding:         0 0.75rem;
  border-radius:   6px;
  font-size:       0.9rem;
  font-weight:     500;
  text-decoration: none;
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  background:      #fff;
  border:          1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
  transition:      background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base), border-color var(--transition-base);
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers li a:hover {
  background:   var(--color-navy);
  color:        #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers li span.current {
  background:   var(--color-navy);
  color:        #fff;
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

.blog-pagination .page-numbers li span.dots {
  border-color: transparent;
  background:   transparent;
}

/* =============================================================
   SINGLE POST — BACK LINK
   ============================================================= */
.section-padding-sm {
  padding-top:    2rem;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}

.single-post__back-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin:    0 auto;
}

.single-post__back-link {
  font-size:       0.875rem;
  font-weight:     600;
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  display:         inline-flex;
  align-items:     center;
  gap:             0.375rem;
  transition:      color var(--transition-base);
}

.single-post__back-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

.single-post__back-wrap--bottom {
  padding-bottom: 3rem;
  border-top:     1px solid var(--color-border, #e4e4e4);
}

/* =============================================================
   SINGLE POST — HEADER
   ============================================================= */
.single-post__header-inner {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin:    0 auto;
}

.single-post__category {
  display:         inline-block;
  font-size:       0.75rem;
  font-weight:     600;
  letter-spacing:  0.07em;
  text-transform:  uppercase;
  color:           #fff;
  background:      var(--color-navy);
  border-radius:   50px;
  padding:         0.25em 0.875em;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom:   1.125rem;
  transition:      background var(--transition-base);
}

.single-post__category:hover {
  background: var(--color-navy-dark);
}

.single-post__title {
  font-family:   var(--font-serif);
  font-size:     clamp( 1.75rem, 4vw, 2.75rem );
  font-weight:   600;
  line-height:   1.25;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.single-post__byline {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap:         0.5rem;
  flex-wrap:   wrap;
}

.single-post__date,
.single-post__read-time {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color:     var(--color-text-muted);
}

.single-post__byline-sep {
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

/* =============================================================
   SINGLE POST — FEATURED IMAGE
   ============================================================= */
.single-post__image-container {
  max-width:    760px;
  margin:       1.5rem auto;
}

.single-post__image {
  width:         100%;
  height:        auto;
  border-radius: 8px;
  display:       block;
}

/* =============================================================
   SINGLE POST — READING CONTENT
   ============================================================= */
.single-post__content {
  max-width:   680px;
  margin:      0 auto;
  font-size:   1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color:       var(--color-text);
}

.single-post__content h2 {
  font-family:   var(--font-serif);
  font-size:     1.625rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-top:    2.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height:   1.3;
}

.single-post__content h3 {
  font-family:   var(--font-serif);
  font-size:     1.25rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-top:    1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.625rem;
  line-height:   1.35;
}

.single-post__content p {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.single-post__content blockquote {
  border-left:    4px solid var(--color-gold);
  margin:         1.75rem 0;
  padding:        1rem 1.5rem;
  background:     var(--color-bg-light, #f7f8fa);
  border-radius:  0 6px 6px 0;
  font-style:     italic;
  font-size:      1.0625rem;
  color:          var(--color-navy);
  line-height:    1.7;
}

.single-post__content blockquote p {
  margin: 0;
}

.single-post__content ul,
.single-post__content ol {
  padding-left:  1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.single-post__content li {
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height:   1.75;
}

.single-post__content img {
  max-width:     100%;
  border-radius: 6px;
  margin:        1rem 0;
}

.single-post__content a {
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-decoration-color: var(--color-gold);
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
}

.single-post__content a:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold-dark);
}

/* =============================================================
   RELATED POSTS
   ============================================================= */
.related-posts .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* =============================================================
   AOS — will-change hint
   ============================================================= */
[data-aos] {
  will-change: transform, opacity;
}

/* =============================================================
   NAVBAR — smooth sticky transition
   ============================================================= */
.site-header {
  transition: box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.site-header.is-sticky {
  box-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}

/* =============================================================
   MICRO-INTERACTIONS
   ============================================================= */

/* Primary / secondary buttons — lift on hover */
.btn-primary,
.btn-secondary,
.btn-gold,
a.btn-primary,
a.btn-secondary {
  transition: background var(--transition-base), color var(--transition-base),
              border-color var(--transition-base), transform 0.2s ease,
              box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-secondary:hover,
.btn-gold:hover,
a.btn-primary:hover,
a.btn-secondary:hover {
  transform:  translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

/* Nav links — underline slides in from left */
.nav-links a {
  position:   relative;
  overflow:   hidden;
}

.nav-links a::after {
  content:    '';
  position:   absolute;
  bottom:     -2px;
  left:       0;
  width:      100%;
  height:     2px;
  background: var(--color-gold);
  transform:  translateX(-101%);
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-links a:hover::after,
.nav-links a[aria-current="page"]::after {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

/* Programme card arrow — slides right on hover */
.programme-card__link {
  display:         inline-flex;
  align-items:     center;
  gap:             0.375rem;
}

.programme-card__arrow {
  display:    inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.programme-card:hover .programme-card__arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Article card arrow */
.article-card__arrow {
  display:    inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.22s ease;
}

.article-card:hover .article-card__arrow,
.article-card__link:hover .article-card__arrow {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Article card — subtle box-shadow lift */
.article-card {
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-base), transform var(--transition-base);
}

.article-card:hover {
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.10);
  transform:  translateY(-3px);
}

/* =============================================================
   HERO — min-height 92 vh, navy-tinted overlay
   ============================================================= */
.hero {
  min-height: 92vh;
  display:    flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hero__inner {
  width: 100%;
}

.hero--has-image::before {
  background: rgba(27, 58, 110, 0.65);
}

/* =============================================================
   PROGRAMME CARDS — with image
   ============================================================= */
.programme-card--has-image {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.programme-card__image-wrap {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.programme-card__image {
  width:      100%;
  height:     100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display:    block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.programme-card--has-image:hover .programme-card__image {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.programme-card__body {
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex:           1;
  padding:        1.75rem;
  border-top:     3px solid var(--color-navy);
}

/* =============================================================
   SCHOOL LIFE STRIP
   ============================================================= */
.school-life {
  background-color: var(--color-bg-light);
}

.life-cards {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:                   1.5rem;
  margin-top:            2.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .life-cards {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.life-card {
  display:          flex;
  flex-direction:   column;
  align-items:      center;
  text-align:       center;
  padding:          2.5rem 2rem;
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  border-radius:    16px;
  box-shadow:       0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  transition:       transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.life-card:hover {
  transform:  translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
}

.life-card__icon {
  width:            64px;
  height:           64px;
  border-radius:    50%;
  background-color: var(--color-gold-light);
  color:            var(--color-navy);
  display:          flex;
  align-items:      center;
  justify-content:  center;
  margin-bottom:    1.25rem;
  flex-shrink:      0;
}

.life-card__title {
  font-family:   var(--font-display);
  font-size:     1.25rem;
  font-weight:   700;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.life-card__desc {
  font-size:     0.9375rem;
  color:         var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height:   1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex:          1;
}

.life-card__link {
  font-size:   0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color:       var(--color-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.15s ease;
}

.life-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--color-crimson);
}

/* =============================================================
   PHOTO GALLERY STRIP
   ============================================================= */
.photo-gallery {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap:                   3px;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}

.gallery-item {
  position:     relative;
  overflow:     hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width:      100%;
  height:     100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display:    block;
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.gallery-item__overlay {
  position:   absolute;
  inset:      0;
  background: rgba(27, 58, 110, 0);
  display:    flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__overlay {
  background: rgba(27, 58, 110, 0.55);
}

.gallery-item__label {
  color:          var(--color-white);
  font-size:      0.8125rem;
  font-weight:    600;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity:        0;
  transform:      translateY(6px);
  transition:     opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__label {
  opacity:   1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

/* =============================================================
   ARTICLE CARDS — with thumbnail
   ============================================================= */
.article-card {
  padding: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.article-card__thumb {
  display:      block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow:     hidden;
}

.article-card__thumb img {
  width:      100%;
  height:     100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display:    block;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.article-card:hover .article-card__thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.article-card__body {
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex:           1;
  padding:        1.5rem;
}

/* =============================================================
   INSTAGRAM FEED — placeholder
   ============================================================= */
.instagram-feed__placeholder {
  display:         flex;
  flex-direction:  column;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap:             1rem;
  padding:         3rem 1.5rem;
  background:      var(--color-bg-light);
  border-radius:   12px;
  text-align:      center;
}

.ig-placeholder__icon {
  color:   var(--color-navy);
  opacity: 0.5;
}

.ig-placeholder__handle {
  font-size:   1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color:       var(--color-navy);
  margin:      0;
}

.ig-placeholder__btn {
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* =============================================================
   HERO — secondary button (white outline on dark overlay)
   (hero stats use existing .hero__stats / .hero__stat rules above)
   ============================================================= */
.hero-btn-secondary {
  display:       inline-flex;
  align-items:   center;
  gap:           0.5rem;
  padding:       0.75rem 1.75rem;
  border:        2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill, 100px);
  color:         var(--color-white);
  background:    transparent;
  font-family:   var(--font-body);
  font-size:     0.9375rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  transition:    background 0.22s ease, border-color 0.22s ease, color 0.22s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.hero-btn-secondary:hover,
.hero-btn-secondary:focus {
  background:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color:  var(--color-white);
  color:         var(--color-white);
  transform:     translateY(-2px);
  outline:       none;
}

/* =============================================================
   CONTACT — split layout
   ============================================================= */
.homepage-contact {
  display:   grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
}

.homepage-contact .contact-info-panel {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  color:      var(--color-white);
  padding:    clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  display:    flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap:        1.5rem;
}

.homepage-contact .contact-info-panel__heading {
  font-family:   var(--font-display);
  font-size:     clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight:   700;
  color:         var(--color-white);
  margin:        0;
  line-height:   1.2;
}

.homepage-contact .contact-info-panel__intro {
  font-size:    1rem;
  line-height:  1.6;
  color:        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin:       0;
}

.homepage-contact .contact-items {
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap:            0;
  margin-top:     0.5rem;
}

.homepage-contact .contact-item {
  display:     flex;
  gap:         1rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding:     1rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.homepage-contact .contact-icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width:       36px;
  height:      36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background:  rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color:       var(--color-gold);
  margin-top:  2px;
}

.homepage-contact .contact-label {
  display:        block;
  font-size:      0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color:          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom:  0.2rem;
}

.homepage-contact .contact-value {
  display:      block;
  font-size:    0.9375rem;
  color:        var(--color-white);
  line-height:  1.5;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.homepage-contact a.contact-value:hover {
  color: var(--color-gold);
}

.homepage-contact .whatsapp-cta {
  display:       inline-flex;
  align-items:   center;
  gap:           0.6rem;
  margin-top:    0.5rem;
  padding:       0.75rem 1.5rem;
  background:    #25D366;
  color:         var(--color-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill, 100px);
  font-weight:   600;
  font-size:     0.9375rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  width:         fit-content;
  transition:    background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}

.homepage-contact .whatsapp-cta:hover {
  background: #1ebe5a;
  transform:  translateY(-2px);
  color:      var(--color-white);
}

.homepage-contact .contact-form-panel {
  background: var(--color-white);
  padding:    clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem) clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  display:    flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.homepage-contact .contact-form-panel__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size:   clamp(1.375rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color:       var(--color-navy);
  margin:      0 0 0.5rem;
}

.homepage-contact .contact-form-panel__subhead {
  font-size:   0.9375rem;
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
  margin:      0 0 1.5rem;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .homepage-contact {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   GLOBAL BUTTON ADDITIONS
   ============================================================= */
.btn-outline-navy {
  background:      transparent;
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  border:          2px solid var(--color-navy);
  padding:         13px 30px;
  border-radius:   8px;
  font-family:     var(--font-body);
  font-weight:     600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size:       0.95rem;
  display:         inline-block;
  transition:      background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.btn-outline-navy:hover {
  background:  var(--color-navy);
  color:       var(--color-white);
  transform:   translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-outline-white {
  background:      transparent;
  color:           var(--color-white);
  border:          2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  padding:         13px 30px;
  border-radius:   8px;
  font-family:     var(--font-body);
  font-weight:     600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size:       0.95rem;
  display:         inline-block;
  transition:      background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover {
  background:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color:  var(--color-white);
  color:         var(--color-white);
  transform:     translateY(-2px);
}

/* =============================================================
   FOOTER — styled brand name (replaces logo image)
   ============================================================= */
.footer-brand-name {
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  line-height:    1;
  margin-bottom:  12px;
}
.brand-monark {
  font-family:    var(--font-display);
  font-size:      1.8rem;
  font-weight:    700;
  color:          var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}
.brand-school {
  font-family:    var(--font-body);
  font-size:      0.8rem;
  font-weight:    500;
  color:          var(--color-gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.35em;
  margin-top:     2px;
}
.footer__about-desc {
  color:       rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  font-size:   0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.footer-accreditation {
  display:       flex;
  flex-wrap:     wrap;
  gap:           8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.accred-badge {
  background:    rgba(192, 138, 46, 0.15);
  border:        1px solid rgba(192, 138, 46, 0.3);
  color:         var(--color-gold);
  font-size:     0.7rem;
  padding:       4px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap:     12px;
}
.social-icon {
  width:           38px;
  height:          38px;
  background:      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border-radius:   50%;
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  color:           rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  transition:      background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.social-icon:hover {
  background: var(--color-crimson);
  color:      var(--color-white);
}

/* =============================================================
   PAGE HEROES — shared navy gradient pattern
   ============================================================= */
.page-hero-navy {
  background:  var(--color-navy);
  padding:     clamp(6rem, 12vw, 9rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  position:    relative;
  overflow:    hidden;
}
.page-hero-navy::before {
  content:       '';
  position:      absolute;
  top:           -50%;
  right:         -10%;
  width:         600px;
  height:        600px;
  background:    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,138,46,0.07) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-navy::after {
  content:       '';
  position:      absolute;
  bottom:        -20%;
  left:          -5%;
  width:         400px;
  height:        400px;
  background:    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(176,28,46,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.page-hero-navy .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
.page-hero-navy h1 {
  font-family:  var(--font-display);
  font-size:    clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem);
  color:        var(--color-white);
  margin:       12px 0 20px;
  line-height:  1.15;
}
.page-hero-navy .hero-subtitle {
  color:        rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size:    1.05rem;
  max-width:    580px;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  line-height:  1.6;
}
.page-hero-navy .hero-actions {
  display:   flex;
  gap:       16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Contact hero — contact pills */
.hero-contact-pills {
  display:   flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap:       12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.contact-pill {
  background:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  border:        1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color:         var(--color-white);
  padding:       10px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size:     0.9rem;
  transition:    background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
}
.contact-pill:hover {
  background:    var(--color-crimson);
  border-color:  var(--color-crimson);
  color:         var(--color-white);
}

/* =============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — main layout
   ============================================================= */
.contact-page-section {
  padding:    clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
}
.contact-page-grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap:                   48px;
  align-items:           start;
}
.contact-page-info h2 {
  font-family:   var(--font-display);
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  font-size:     clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.contact-page-info > p {
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size:   0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.info-card-list { margin: 28px 0; }
.info-card {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap:         16px;
  padding:     16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.info-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.info-icon {
  width:           44px;
  height:          44px;
  border-radius:   10px;
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size:       1.1rem;
  flex-shrink:     0;
}
.info-card strong {
  display:        block;
  color:          var(--color-navy);
  font-size:      0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom:  4px;
  font-weight:    700;
}
.info-card span,
.info-card a {
  color:           var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size:       0.9375rem;
  line-height:     1.6;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.info-card a:hover { color: var(--color-crimson); }
.whatsapp-contact-btn {
  display:         inline-flex;
  align-items:     center;
  gap:             10px;
  background:      #25D366;
  color:           var(--color-white);
  padding:         14px 28px;
  border-radius:   8px;
  font-weight:     600;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size:       0.95rem;
  transition:      background 0.2s ease, transform 0.15s ease;
}
.whatsapp-contact-btn:hover {
  background: #1ebe5a;
  color:      var(--color-white);
  transform:  translateY(-2px);
}
.contact-form-card {
  background:    var(--color-white);
  padding:       40px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow:    0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.07);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.contact-form-card h3 {
  font-family:   var(--font-display);
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  font-size:     clamp(1.3rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.contact-form-card .form-subtitle {
  color:         var(--color-text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size:     0.9375rem;
}
.contact-form-card .wpforms-field-label {
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #374151 !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
}
.contact-form-card .wpforms-field input,
.contact-form-card .wpforms-field textarea {
  border: 1.5px solid #e5e7eb !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s !important;
}
.contact-form-card .wpforms-field input:focus,
.contact-form-card .wpforms-field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 58, 110, 0.1) !important;
  outline: none !important;
}
.contact-form-card .wpforms-submit {
  background:     var(--color-crimson) !important;
  color:          var(--color-white) !important;
  width:          100% !important;
  padding:        14px !important;
  border-radius:  8px !important;
  font-weight:    600 !important;
  font-size:      1rem !important;
  border:         none !important;
  cursor:         pointer !important;
  transition:     background 0.2s !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
}
.contact-form-card .wpforms-submit:hover { background: #8e1524 !important; }
.contact-page-map {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow:      hidden;
  box-shadow:    0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
}
.contact-page-map iframe {
  display: block;
  width:   100%;
  border:  0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-page-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* =============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — hero with stat cards
   ============================================================= */
.about-hero-content {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap:                   60px;
  align-items:           center;
}
.about-hero-stats {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap:                   16px;
}
.about-stat-card {
  background:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border:        1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding:       24px 20px;
  text-align:    center;
}
.about-stat-num {
  display:        block;
  font-family:    var(--font-display);
  font-size:      1.8rem;
  font-weight:    700;
  color:          var(--color-gold);
}
.about-stat-desc {
  display:        block;
  font-size:      0.7rem;
  color:          rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top:     6px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-hero-content { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-hero-stats   { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

/* =============================================================
   ABOUT PAGE — "Why Choose Monark" pillars
   ============================================================= */
.why-monark-section {
  padding:    clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
}
.pillars-grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:                   24px;
  margin-top:            48px;
}
.pillar-card {
  background:    var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding:       32px 28px;
  border:        1px solid var(--color-border);
  transition:    transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.pillar-card:hover {
  transform:  translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(27, 58, 110, 0.1);
}
.pillar-icon {
  font-size:     2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display:       block;
}
.pillar-card h4 {
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  font-size:     1.05rem;
  font-weight:   700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.pillar-card p {
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size:   0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin:      0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .pillars-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* =============================================================
   ACADEMICS PAGE — CBC step cards
   ============================================================= */
.cbc-steps {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap:                   24px;
  margin-top:            48px;
}
.cbc-step-card {
  display:       flex;
  gap:           16px;
  padding:       28px;
  background:    var(--color-bg-light);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border-left:   4px solid var(--color-navy);
  transition:    transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}
.cbc-step-card:hover {
  transform:  translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(27, 58, 110, 0.1);
  background: var(--color-white);
}
.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size:   2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color:       var(--color-navy);
  opacity:     0.2;
  line-height: 1;
  min-width:   48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.step-body h4 {
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  font-size:     1rem;
  font-weight:   700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.step-body p {
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size:   0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin:      0;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .cbc-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .cbc-steps { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Academics FAQ — 2-column grid */
.faqs-grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap:                   16px;
  margin-top:            40px;
  align-items:           start;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) { .faqs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Academics — dark navy overview section */
.academics-overview-section {
  background: var(--color-navy);
  padding:    clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
}
.academics-overview-section h2,
.academics-overview-section h3 { color: var(--color-white); }
.academics-overview-section p  { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }

/* =============================================================
   APPLY PAGE — timeline steps
   ============================================================= */
.apply-timeline {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:                   32px;
  margin-top:            60px;
}
.apply-step          { text-align: center; padding: 0 16px; }
.step-icon-wrap {
  width:           72px;
  height:          72px;
  border-radius:   50%;
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size:       1.8rem;
  margin:          0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow:      0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transition:      transform 0.25s ease;
}
.apply-step:hover .step-icon-wrap { transform: scale(1.1) rotate(-5deg); }
.step-content h4 {
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  font-size:     1rem;
  font-weight:   700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.step-content p {
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size:   0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) { .apply-timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .apply-timeline { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Documents checklist */
.docs-grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap:                   16px;
  margin-top:            40px;
}
.doc-item {
  display:     flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap:         12px;
  padding:     16px 20px;
  background:  var(--color-bg-light);
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-size:   0.9rem;
  color:       #374151;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.doc-check {
  width:           28px;
  height:          28px;
  background:      var(--color-gold);
  color:           var(--color-white);
  border-radius:   50%;
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size:       0.9rem;
  font-weight:     700;
  flex-shrink:     0;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .docs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Apply page CTA */
.apply-cta-band {
  padding:    clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, var(--color-bg-dark) 100%);
  text-align: center;
}
.apply-cta-band h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color:       var(--color-white);
  font-size:   clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  margin:      12px 0 20px;
}
.apply-cta-band p {
  color:      rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  max-width:  520px;
  margin:     0 auto 36px;
  font-size:  1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.apply-cta-band .cta-actions {
  display:         flex;
  gap:             16px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap:       wrap;
}

/* =============================================================
   FEES PAGE — card layout
   ============================================================= */
.fees-cards-section {
  padding:    clamp(4rem, 8vw, 6rem) 0;
  background: var(--color-bg-light);
}
.fees-tier-grid {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap:                   24px;
  margin-top:            48px;
}
.fee-tier-card {
  background:    var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding:       36px 28px;
  text-align:    center;
  border:        2px solid var(--color-border);
  position:      relative;
  transition:    transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}
.fee-tier-card:hover {
  transform:  translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(27, 58, 110, 0.12);
}
.fee-tier-card--featured {
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
  background:   var(--color-navy);
}
.fee-tier-card--featured .fee-tier-level,
.fee-tier-card--featured .fee-tier-grade,
.fee-tier-card--featured .fee-tier-period,
.fee-tier-card--featured .fee-tier-includes li { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important; }
.fee-tier-card--featured .fee-tier-amount      { color: var(--color-gold) !important; }
.fee-tier-card--featured .fee-tier-divider      { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15); }
.fee-tier-badge {
  position:   absolute;
  top:        -14px;
  left:       50%;
  transform:  translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--color-crimson);
  color:      var(--color-white);
  padding:    4px 16px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-size:  0.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.fee-tier-level {
  font-family:   var(--font-display);
  font-size:     1.2rem;
  font-weight:   700;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.fee-tier-grade {
  color:          var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size:      0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom:  20px;
}
.fee-tier-price { margin: 20px 0; }
.fee-tier-amount {
  display:     block;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size:   1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color:       var(--color-navy);
}
.fee-tier-period {
  color:     var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}
.fee-tier-divider {
  height:     1px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  margin:     20px 0;
}
.fee-tier-includes {
  list-style: none;
  padding:    0;
  margin:     0 0 28px;
  text-align: left;
}
.fee-tier-includes li {
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size:   0.875rem;
  padding:     6px 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.fee-enquire-btn {
  display:         block;
  background:      var(--color-crimson);
  color:           var(--color-white);
  padding:         12px 24px;
  border-radius:   8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight:     600;
  font-size:       0.9rem;
  transition:      background 0.2s ease;
}
.fee-enquire-btn:hover { background: var(--color-crimson-dark); color: var(--color-white); }
@media (max-width: 1100px) { .fees-tier-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px)  { .fees-tier-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

/* Payment info banner */
.payment-info-banner {
  display:       flex;
  gap:           24px;
  background:    #f0f4ff;
  border:        1px solid #d0d9f0;
  border-left:   5px solid var(--color-navy);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding:       32px;
  align-items:   flex-start;
}
.payment-info-icon {
  font-size:   2rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top:  4px;
}
.payment-info-text h4 {
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  font-size:     1.1rem;
  font-weight:   700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.payment-info-text p {
  color:       var(--color-text-muted);
  font-size:   0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin:      0;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) { .payment-info-banner { flex-direction: column; } }

/* =============================================================
   BUTTON SYSTEM — unified self-contained button styles
   All buttons now work with just the single class, no .btn needed
   ============================================================= */

/* Standardise radius on the base .btn class */
.btn, button.btn { border-radius: 8px; }

/* Make .btn-primary fully self-contained */
.btn-primary {
  display:         inline-flex;
  align-items:     center;
  gap:             0.5rem;
  padding:         13px 28px;
  font-family:     var(--font-body);
  font-size:       0.9375rem;
  font-weight:     600;
  line-height:     1;
  border:          2px solid var(--color-crimson);
  border-radius:   8px;
  cursor:          pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space:     nowrap;
  background-color: var(--color-crimson);
  color:           var(--color-white);
  transition:      background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease,
                   transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-primary:hover,
.btn-primary:focus {
  background-color: var(--color-crimson-dark);
  border-color:     var(--color-crimson-dark);
  color:            var(--color-white);
  transform:        translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:       0 6px 20px rgba(176, 28, 46, 0.3);
  outline:          none;
}

/* Consistent outline-white button */
.btn-outline-white,
.hero-btn-secondary {
  display:         inline-flex;
  align-items:     center;
  gap:             0.5rem;
  padding:         13px 28px;
  font-family:     var(--font-body);
  font-size:       0.9375rem;
  font-weight:     600;
  line-height:     1;
  border:          2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  border-radius:   8px;
  cursor:          pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space:     nowrap;
  background:      transparent;
  color:           var(--color-white);
  letter-spacing:  0.02em;
  transition:      background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease,
                   transform 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-outline-white:hover,
.btn-outline-white:focus,
.hero-btn-secondary:hover,
.hero-btn-secondary:focus {
  background:   rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: var(--color-white);
  color:        var(--color-white);
  transform:    translateY(-2px);
  outline:      none;
}

/* Consistent outline-navy button */
.btn-outline-navy {
  display:         inline-flex;
  align-items:     center;
  gap:             0.5rem;
  padding:         13px 28px;
  font-family:     var(--font-body);
  font-size:       0.9375rem;
  font-weight:     600;
  line-height:     1;
  border:          2px solid var(--color-navy);
  border-radius:   8px;
  cursor:          pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space:     nowrap;
  background:      transparent;
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  transition:      background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
}
.btn-outline-navy:hover,
.btn-outline-navy:focus {
  background:  var(--color-navy);
  color:       var(--color-white);
  transform:   translateY(-2px);
  outline:     none;
}

/* =============================================================
   WPFORMS — global form styling (applies everywhere)
   ============================================================= */
.wpforms-field-label {
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  color: #374151 !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 6px !important;
}
.wpforms-field input[type="text"],
.wpforms-field input[type="email"],
.wpforms-field input[type="tel"],
.wpforms-field input[type="url"],
.wpforms-field input[type="number"],
.wpforms-field textarea,
.wpforms-field select {
  border: 1.5px solid #e5e7eb !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  font-family: var(--font-body) !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  background: #fff !important;
  color: var(--color-text) !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s !important;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.wpforms-field input:focus,
.wpforms-field textarea:focus,
.wpforms-field select:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27, 58, 110, 0.1) !important;
  outline: none !important;
}
.wpforms-submit-container .wpforms-submit,
button.wpforms-submit {
  background:     var(--color-crimson) !important;
  color:          var(--color-white) !important;
  padding:        14px 32px !important;
  border-radius:  8px !important;
  font-weight:    600 !important;
  font-family:    var(--font-body) !important;
  font-size:      1rem !important;
  border:         none !important;
  cursor:         pointer !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
  transition:     background 0.2s, transform 0.15s !important;
  display:        inline-flex !important;
  align-items:    center !important;
}
.wpforms-submit-container .wpforms-submit:hover,
button.wpforms-submit:hover {
  background:  var(--color-crimson-dark) !important;
  transform:   translateY(-1px) !important;
}

/* Force the form container to fill its parent panel */
.wpforms-container,
.wpforms-form {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* Remove WPForms' built-in medium/small max-width constraints */
.wpforms-container input.wpforms-field-medium,
.wpforms-container select.wpforms-field-medium,
.wpforms-container .wpforms-field-row.wpforms-field-medium,
.wpforms-container input.wpforms-field-small,
.wpforms-container select.wpforms-field-small,
.wpforms-container .wpforms-field-row.wpforms-field-small {
  max-width: 100% !important;
}

/* Name field row — full-width columns */
.wpforms-container .wpforms-field-row {
  display: flex !important;
  gap: 12px !important;
}
.wpforms-container .wpforms-field-row-block {
  flex: 1 1 0 !important;
  width: auto !important;
  min-width: 0 !important;
}

/* Field spacing */
.wpforms-container .wpforms-field {
  margin-bottom: 1rem !important;
}

/* Submit button full-width on small panels */
.homepage-contact .wpforms-submit-container,
.contact-page-section .wpforms-submit-container {
  margin-top: 0.5rem !important;
}

/* =============================================================
   CONTACT PAGE — full-width map section
   ============================================================= */
.contact-map-section {
  width:       100%;
  line-height: 0;
}
.contact-map-section iframe {
  display: block;
  width:   100%;
  height:  420px;
  border:  0;
}

/* =============================================================
   ACADEMICS — "Our Approach" WYSIWYG content styling
   ============================================================= */
.wysiwyg-content h2 {
  font-family:   var(--font-display);
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  font-size:     clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.6rem);
  margin:        32px 0 14px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-gold);
  display:       inline-block;
}
.wysiwyg-content h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.wysiwyg-content h3 {
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  font-size:     1.15rem;
  margin:        24px 0 10px;
}
.wysiwyg-content ul {
  list-style: none;
  padding:    0;
  margin:     0 0 1.25rem;
}
.wysiwyg-content ul li {
  position:    relative;
  padding-left: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  color:        var(--color-text);
  font-size:    0.95rem;
  line-height:  1.65;
}
.wysiwyg-content ul li::before {
  content:         '✓';
  position:        absolute;
  left:            0;
  top:             0;
  color:           var(--color-gold);
  font-weight:     700;
  font-size:       0.85rem;
}
.wysiwyg-content p {
  font-size:   0.9875rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color:       var(--color-text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.wysiwyg-content strong { color: var(--color-navy); font-weight: 700; }

/* Styled wrapper for the WYSIWYG block in academics */
.cbc-wysiwyg-wrap {
  background:    var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding:       36px 40px;
  border:        1px solid var(--color-border);
  box-shadow:    0 2px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  margin-bottom: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cbc-wysiwyg-wrap { padding: 24px 20px; }
}

/* =============================================================
   APPLY PAGE — 4 columns on desktop
   ============================================================= */
@media (min-width: 901px) {
  .apply-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

/* =============================================================
   BLOG — layout with sidebar
   ============================================================= */
.blog-section { background: var(--color-bg-light); }
.blog-layout {
  display:               grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 320px;
  gap:                   48px;
  align-items:           start;
}
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px; gap: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Blog grid — 2-col inside main, not 3 */
.blog-main .blog-grid {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .blog-main .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Blog card no-image placeholder */
.blog-card__image-wrap--no-image {
  background:      var(--color-navy);
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.blog-card__no-image-icon {
  font-size:  2.5rem;
  opacity:    0.35;
}

/* =============================================================
   SIDEBAR
   ============================================================= */
.blog-sidebar {
  position:       sticky;
  top:            108px;
  display:        flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap:            24px;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .blog-sidebar { position: static; }
}
.sidebar-widget {
  background:    var(--color-white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding:       24px;
  box-shadow:    0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  border:        1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.sidebar-widget-title {
  font-family:    var(--font-display);
  color:          var(--color-navy);
  font-size:      1.05rem;
  font-weight:    700;
  margin:         0 0 18px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom:  2px solid var(--color-gold);
}

/* Sidebar search */
.search-input-wrap {
  display:       flex;
  border:        1.5px solid #e5e7eb;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow:      hidden;
  transition:    border-color 0.2s;
}
.search-input-wrap:focus-within { border-color: var(--color-navy); }
.sidebar-search-input {
  flex:       1;
  border:     none;
  padding:    11px 14px;
  font-size:  0.9rem;
  outline:    none;
  background: transparent;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}
.sidebar-search-btn {
  background:  var(--color-navy);
  color:       white;
  border:      none;
  padding:     0 14px;
  cursor:      pointer;
  display:     flex;
  align-items: center;
  transition:  background 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.sidebar-search-btn:hover { background: var(--color-crimson); }

/* Recent posts */
.recent-posts-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.recent-post-item {
  display:     flex;
  gap:         12px;
  padding:     12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid #f0f0f0;
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.recent-post-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; padding-bottom: 0; }
.recent-post-thumb {
  width:        58px;
  height:       58px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow:     hidden;
  flex-shrink:  0;
  display:      block;
  background:   var(--color-bg-light);
}
.recent-post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.recent-post-thumb--placeholder {
  background:      var(--color-navy);
  display:         flex;
  align-items:     center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size:       1.3rem;
}
.recent-post-info { flex: 1; min-width: 0; }
.recent-post-title {
  display:            block;
  color:              var(--color-navy);
  font-size:          0.85rem;
  font-weight:        600;
  line-height:        1.4;
  text-decoration:    none;
  margin-bottom:      5px;
  overflow:           hidden;
  display:            -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
}
.recent-post-title:hover { color: var(--color-crimson); }
.recent-post-date { font-size: 0.72rem; color: #999; }

/* Categories */
.categories-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; }
.cat-item a {
  display:         flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items:     center;
  padding:         9px 0;
  border-bottom:   1px solid #f0f0f0;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:      color 0.2s;
}
.cat-item:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.cat-name { color: #555; font-size: 0.9rem; transition: color 0.2s; }
.cat-item a:hover .cat-name,
.cat-item.cat-active a .cat-name { color: var(--color-navy); font-weight: 700; }
.cat-count {
  background:   #f0f4ff;
  color:        var(--color-navy);
  font-size:    0.72rem;
  font-weight:  700;
  padding:      2px 8px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  min-width:    24px;
  text-align:   center;
}

/* Tags */
.tags-cloud { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.sidebar-tag-pill {
  background:      #f0f4ff;
  color:           var(--color-navy);
  padding:         5px 13px;
  border-radius:   20px;
  font-size:       0.78rem;
  font-weight:     600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:      all 0.2s;
}
.sidebar-tag-pill:hover { background: var(--color-navy); color: white; }

/* Sidebar CTA card */
.sidebar-cta-card {
  background:    linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-navy) 0%, #0d2247 100%);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding:       28px 24px;
  text-align:    center;
}
.cta-card-icon { font-size: 2.2rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.sidebar-cta-card h4 {
  font-family:   var(--font-display);
  font-size:     1.15rem;
  color:         var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.sidebar-cta-card p {
  color:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size:     0.85rem;
  line-height:   1.6;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.cta-card-btn-primary {
  display:       block;
  background:    var(--color-crimson);
  color:         white;
  padding:       11px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight:   600;
  font-size:     0.9rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  transition:    background 0.2s;
}
.cta-card-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--color-crimson-dark); color: white; }
.cta-card-btn-whatsapp {
  display:       block;
  background:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color:         rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding:       10px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight:   600;
  font-size:     0.85rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition:    background 0.2s;
}
.cta-card-btn-whatsapp:hover { background: #25D366; color: white; }
.sidebar-cta-wrap { padding: 0; background: transparent; border: none; box-shadow: none; }

/* Blog pagination */
.blog-main .blog-pagination { margin-top: 40px; }
.blog-main .blog-pagination .nav-links { display: flex; gap: 6px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.blog-main .blog-pagination .page-numbers {
  padding:       8px 14px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background:    white;
  color:         var(--color-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size:     0.875rem;
  font-weight:   600;
  border:        1.5px solid #e5e7eb;
  transition:    all 0.2s;
}
.blog-main .blog-pagination .page-numbers.current,
.blog-main .blog-pagination .page-numbers:hover {
  background:   var(--color-navy);
  color:        white;
  border-color: var(--color-navy);
}

/* =============================================================
   NEWSLETTER SECTION (homepage)
   ============================================================= */
.newsletter-section {
  background: #f2f4f7;
  padding: 80px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px; right: -100px;
  width: 500px; height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(192,138,46,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.newsletter-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.newsletter-label {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--color-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.newsletter-content h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
}
.newsletter-content > p {
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.newsletter-benefits {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0; margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.newsletter-benefits li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  color: var(--color-text);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}
.benefit-icon {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  background: rgba(27,58,110,0.08);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.newsletter-form-card {
  background: white;
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(27,58,110,0.10);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-border);
}
.newsletter-form-card h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}
.newsletter-form-sub {
  color: #666 !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 24px !important;
}
.newsletter-privacy {
  color: #999 !important;
  font-size: 0.75rem !important;
  margin-top: 16px !important;
  text-align: center;
}
/* MailPoet form inside newsletter card & sidebar */
.newsletter-form-card .mailpoet_form,
.sidebar-subscribe .mailpoet_form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}
.newsletter-form-card .mailpoet_text,
.newsletter-form-card input[type="email"],
.newsletter-form-card input[type="text"],
.sidebar-subscribe input[type="email"],
.sidebar-subscribe input[type="text"] {
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 13px 16px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #e5e7eb !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}
.newsletter-form-card input:focus,
.sidebar-subscribe input:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-navy) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(27,58,110,0.1) !important;
  outline: none !important;
}
.newsletter-form-card .mailpoet_submit,
.newsletter-form-card input[type="submit"] {
  background: var(--color-crimson) !important;
  color: white !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 14px !important;
  border-radius: 10px !important;
  border: none !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em !important;
  transition: background 0.2s, transform 0.15s !important;
}
.newsletter-form-card .mailpoet_submit:hover {
  background: #8e1524 !important;
  transform: translateY(-1px) !important;
}
/* Sidebar subscribe widget */
.sidebar-subscribe .sidebar-subscribe-intro {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.sidebar-subscribe .mailpoet_submit,
.sidebar-subscribe input[type="submit"] {
  background: var(--color-navy) !important;
  color: white !important;
  width: 100% !important;
  padding: 12px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: none !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  margin-top: 8px !important;
  transition: background 0.2s !important;
}
.sidebar-subscribe .mailpoet_submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-crimson) !important;
}

/* =============================================================
   FOOTER SUBSCRIBE BAR
   ============================================================= */
.footer-subscribe-bar {
  background: #f0f4ff;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--color-gold);
  padding: 28px 0;
}
.footer-subscribe-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 32px;
}
.footer-subscribe-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
}
.footer-subscribe-text strong {
  color: var(--color-navy);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.footer-subscribe-text span {
  color: #666;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}
.footer-subscribe-form { flex-shrink: 0; min-width: 380px; }
.footer-subscribe-form .mailpoet_form {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  gap: 8px !important;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.footer-subscribe-form input[type="email"],
.footer-subscribe-form input[type="text"],
.footer-subscribe-form .mailpoet_text {
  flex: 1 !important;
  min-width: 160px !important;
  padding: 12px 16px !important;
  border: 1.5px solid #d0d9f0 !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  outline: none !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}
.footer-subscribe-form input[type="email"]:focus,
.footer-subscribe-form input[type="text"]:focus {
  border-color: var(--color-navy) !important;
}
.footer-subscribe-form .mailpoet_submit,
.footer-subscribe-form input[type="submit"] {
  background: var(--color-navy) !important;
  color: white !important;
  padding: 12px 24px !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  border: none !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: 0.875rem !important;
  cursor: pointer !important;
  white-space: nowrap !important;
  transition: background 0.2s !important;
}
.footer-subscribe-form .mailpoet_submit:hover {
  background: var(--color-crimson) !important;
}

/* =============================================================
   NEWSLETTER RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================= */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .newsletter-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .footer-subscribe-inner { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; align-items: center; }
  .footer-subscribe-form { min-width: unset; width: 100%; }
  .footer-subscribe-form .mailpoet_form { flex-direction: column !important; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .newsletter-section { padding: 60px 0; }
  .newsletter-form-card { padding: 28px 20px; }
}