/* ============================================================
   Admission Prime League — Design System
   Editorial admissions consultancy. Navy / saffron / cream.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  /* Palette — premium royal navy + luxe amber on warm porcelain */
  --navy:        #0C2342;
  --navy-2:      #1B3A66;
  --navy-ink:    #06182F;
  --gold:        #DFA02B;
  --gold-2:      #F4C158;
  --gold-soft:   #F7DDA1;
  --cream:       #F7F4EC;
  --cream-2:     #EFE9DB;
  --paper:       #FFFFFF;
  --ink:         #1C2030;
  --ink-2:       #3C4356;
  --muted:       #7A7C86;
  --line:        #E8E1D1;
  --line-2:      #D7CDB7;
  --forest:      #1F7A5C;
  --terracotta:  #C96A3C;
  --sky:         #4E86C9;
  --sky-soft:    #B4D0EE;

  /* Type scale */
  --display: "Instrument Serif", "Cormorant Garamond", Georgia, serif;
  --body:    "Manrope", system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", sans-serif;
  --mono:    "JetBrains Mono", ui-monospace, Menlo, monospace;

  /* Spacing rhythm */
  --r-sm: 6px;
  --r-md: 12px;
  --r-lg: 18px;
  --r-xl: 28px;
  --r-pill: 999px;

  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(11, 31, 63, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 24px -8px rgba(11, 31, 63, 0.18);
  --shadow-lg: 0 24px 60px -28px rgba(11, 31, 63, 0.35);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; }

html, body { margin: 0; padding: 0; }

body {
  font-family: var(--body);
  background: var(--cream);
  background-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #F9F6EF 0%, #F3EEE2 45%, #F7F3EA 100%);
  background-attachment: fixed;
  color: var(--ink);
  font-size: 16px;
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

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

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

button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; }

/* ----- Type ----- */
.serif      { font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: -0.01em; }
.italic     { font-style: italic; }
.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--body);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
}
.kicker {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.kicker::before {
  content: "";
  width: 28px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
}
.kicker--cream::before { background: var(--gold-2); }
.kicker--cream { color: var(--cream); }

h1, h2, h3, h4 { margin: 0; font-family: var(--display); font-weight: 400; color: var(--navy-ink); letter-spacing: -0.015em; line-height: 1.05; }
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 5.25rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(2rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.9rem); line-height: 1.15; }
h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.25; font-weight: 500; }

p { margin: 0 0 1em; color: var(--ink-2); }
p.lead { font-size: 1.18rem; line-height: 1.55; color: var(--ink); max-width: 60ch; }
.muted { color: var(--muted); }
.gold { color: var(--gold); }
.navy { color: var(--navy); }

/* ----- Layout ----- */
.wrap { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 32px; }
.wrap--narrow { max-width: 980px; }
.wrap--wide   { max-width: 1440px; }

section.section { padding: clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px) 0; }
section.section--tight { padding: clamp(48px, 6vw, 80px) 0; }
section.section--navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
section.section--cream { background: var(--cream-2); }

.divider {
  height: 1px; background: var(--line); border: 0; margin: 0;
}

/* ----- Announce bar ----- */
.announce {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.announce__inner {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
  padding: 10px 32px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.announce__inner .left,
.announce__inner .right {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 22px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.announce__inner .left > span,
.announce__inner .right > span,
.announce__inner .right > a { white-space: nowrap; }
.announce a { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.announce__dot { width: 4px; height: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); display: inline-block; }

/* ----- Header / nav ----- */
.nav {
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 60;
  background: rgba(247, 244, 236, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(140%) blur(14px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.nav__inner {
  max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 18px 32px;
  gap: 24px;
}
.brand {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  letter-spacing: -0.005em;
  line-height: 1;
}
.brand__mark {
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  flex: none;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold-2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
}
.brand__mark svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.brand__wordmark { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1px; }
.brand__wordmark .row1 { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); font-size: 0.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 600; }
.brand__wordmark .row2 { font-size: 1.25rem; }

.nav__links {
  display: flex; gap: 36px; align-items: center;
}
.nav__links a {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  position: relative;
  padding: 8px 0;
  transition: color .2s ease;
}
.nav__links a:hover { color: var(--navy); }
.nav__links a.active {
  color: var(--navy);
}
.nav__links a.active::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;
  height: 2px; background: var(--gold);
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 22px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition: transform .15s ease, background .2s ease, color .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }
.btn:active { transform: translateY(0); }

.btn--primary { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); }
.btn--primary:hover { background: var(--navy-2); }

.btn--gold { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-ink); }
.btn--gold:hover { background: var(--gold-2); }

.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--line-2);
}
.btn--ghost:hover { background: var(--cream-2); border-color: var(--gold); }

.btn--ghost-cream {
  background: rgba(11, 31, 63, 0.35);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: rgba(248, 220, 160, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.btn--ghost-cream:hover { background: rgba(11,31,63,0.55); border-color: var(--gold); }

.btn--lg { padding: 16px 28px; font-size: 15px; }

.btn .arrow { transition: transform .2s ease; }
.btn:hover .arrow { transform: translateX(3px); }

/* Burger */
.burger {
  display: none;
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  color: var(--navy);
  align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.burger svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; }

/* Mobile menu */
.mmenu {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: var(--cream);
  z-index: 70;
  padding: 32px;
  transform: translateY(-12px);
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity .25s ease, transform .25s ease;
}
.mmenu.open { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); pointer-events: auto; }
.mmenu__top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-bottom: 48px; }
.mmenu__links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.mmenu__links a {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 2.25rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.mmenu__cta { margin-top: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }

/* ----- Hero common ----- */
.hero {
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 96px) 0 clamp(60px, 8vw, 120px);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.05fr 0.95fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
}
.hero__copy h1 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
h1 .em, h2 .em, h3 .em { color: var(--navy); font-style: italic; }
h1 .gold-em, h2 .gold-em, h3 .gold-em { color: var(--gold); font-style: italic; }
.hero__copy .lead { margin-bottom: 36px; }
.hero__ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero__media {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: visible;
}

.seal {
  position: absolute;
  width: 130px; height: 130px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.seal::before, .seal::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(11,31,63,0.35);
}
.seal::after { inset: 16px; border: none; }
.seal__small { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.seal__big { font-size: 1.4rem; }

/* image-slot defaults */
image-slot {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-2) 0%, #ECE2C4 100%);
  color: var(--ink-2);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__media image-slot::part(frame) { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #E8DFC5 0%, #DCD0AE 100%); }
.hero__media image-slot::part(empty) { color: var(--navy); }

/* ----- Chips / pills ----- */
.chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.chip--gold { background: rgba(226, 169, 58, 0.12); color: var(--terracotta); border-color: rgba(198, 138, 30, 0.25); }
.chip--navy { background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); border-color: transparent; }
.chip__dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: currentColor; opacity: 0.7; }

/* ----- Cards ----- */
.card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--line-2); }
.card .num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 2rem;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.card h3 + p { margin-top: 12px; }

/* ----- Grids ----- */
.grid { display: grid; gap: 24px; }
.grid-3 { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
.grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); }
.grid-2 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

/* ----- Stat strip ----- */
.stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stats__cell {
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px;
}
.stats__cell:last-child { border-right: 0; }
.stats__num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stats__num sup { font-size: 1.2rem; vertical-align: super; color: var(--gold); margin-left: 4px; }
.stats__label { color: var(--muted); font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.04em; }

/* ----- Footer ----- */
.foot {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 64px 0 24px;
  margin-top: 0;
}
.foot__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 48px;
}
.foot h4 { color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--body); font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.foot a { color: rgba(250,246,236,0.78); display: block; padding: 4px 0; font-size: 14px; }
.foot a:hover { color: var(--cream); }
.foot__brand .brand__wordmark .row2 { color: var(--cream); }
.foot__brand .brand__wordmark .row1 { color: var(--gold-soft); }
.foot__brand p { color: rgba(250,246,236,0.7); margin-top: 16px; max-width: 30ch; }
.foot__bottom {
  margin-top: 56px; padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(241,211,145,0.18);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap;
  color: rgba(250,246,236,0.55); font-size: 13px;
}

/* ----- Specific page utilities ----- */

/* Course row */
.course-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 92px 1fr auto;
  gap: 28px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 22px 26px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.course-row:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.course-row__code {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF7E2 0%, var(--gold-soft) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 159, 42, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 16px 10px;
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(232, 159, 42, 0.15), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
}
.course-row:hover .course-row__code {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  color: var(--gold-2);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px rgba(11, 31, 63, 0.28), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(245, 190, 92, 0.18);
}
.course-row__title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.course-row__desc { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 14.5px; max-width: 60ch; line-height: 1.55; }
/* Stream banner */
.stream-banner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(280px, 0.85fr) 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  margin-bottom: 48px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stream-banner__photo {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 320px;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stream-banner__photo img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.stream-banner:hover .stream-banner__photo img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.stream-banner__photo::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6,18,38,0.55) 0%, rgba(6,18,38,0.15) 50%, transparent 100%);
}
.stream-banner__badge {
  position: absolute; top: 22px; left: 22px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  z-index: 2;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(232,159,42,0.35);
}
.stream-banner__body {
  padding: 40px 44px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 16px;
}
.stream-banner__body h2 { font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.6vw, 2.3rem); }
.stream-banner__body p.lead { font-size: 1rem; max-width: 56ch; }
.stream-banner__chips {
  display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-top: 8px;
}
.stream-banner__chip {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(11, 31, 63, 0.06);
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.stream-banner__chip strong { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .stream-banner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stream-banner__photo { min-height: 200px; aspect-ratio: 16/9; }
  .stream-banner__body { padding: 28px; }
  .course-row { grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; gap: 18px; padding: 18px 20px; }
  .course-row__tag { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .course-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 12px; padding: 18px; }
  .course-row__code { display: inline-block; padding: 8px 14px; font-size: 1.1rem; justify-self: start; }
}

/* Quota cards */
.quota {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  position: relative;
}
.quota__num {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
}
.quota h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.quota p { font-size: 14.5px; }
.quota__when {
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  border-top: 1px dashed var(--line);
  padding-top: 12px;
}

/* Enriched quota card */
.quota {
  position: relative;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.quota:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.quota__num-tile {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px; right: 24px;
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.quota--featured {
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%) !important;
  color: var(--cream) !important;
  border-color: var(--navy) !important;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.quota--featured::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 180px; height: 180px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(245,190,92,0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
}
.quota--featured h3 { color: var(--cream); }
.quota--featured p { color: rgba(250,246,236,0.78); }
.quota--featured .quota__num-tile { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-ink); border-color: var(--gold); }

/* Tier card v2 (admissions colleges) */
.tier-v2 {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.tier-v2:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--gold); }
.tier-v2__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 5/3;
  position: relative;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.tier-v2__photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; display: block;
  transition: transform .8s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.tier-v2:hover .tier-v2__photo img { transform: scale(1.05); }
.tier-v2__photo::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(6,18,38,0.65) 100%);
}
.tier-v2__overlay {
  position: absolute; left: 22px; bottom: 18px; z-index: 2;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.tier-v2__icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.tier-v2__chip {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.tier-v2__body { padding: 28px 30px 30px; }

/* ============ Contact channels strip ============ */
.contact-channels {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
}
.contact-channel {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 32px 28px 28px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.contact-channel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.contact-channel__icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: background .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.contact-channel__icon svg { width: 26px; height: 26px; }
.contact-channel--wa .contact-channel__icon { background: #25D366; color: white; }
.contact-channel--call .contact-channel__icon { background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold-2); }
.contact-channel--mail .contact-channel__icon { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-ink); }
.contact-channel__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.contact-channel__val {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.contact-channel__sub { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-2); margin-top: 6px; }
.contact-channel__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  right: 24px; top: 28px;
  color: var(--muted);
  transition: transform .25s ease, color .25s ease;
}
.contact-channel:hover .contact-channel__arrow { transform: translate(4px, -4px); color: var(--gold); }

/* Contact grid — form left, info right */
.contact-grid-v2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: start;
}

.info-tile {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  align-items: start;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.info-tile:last-child { border-bottom: 0; }
.info-tile__ic {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF7E2 0%, var(--gold-soft) 100%);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 159, 42, 0.3);
}
.info-tile__ic svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.info-tile__lab { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.info-tile__val { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--navy); margin-top: 4px; line-height: 1.2; }
.info-tile__sub { font-size: 12.5px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; }

/* Map preview */
.map-card {
  background: linear-gradient(150deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.map-card__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  gap: 32px;
  align-items: center;
}
.map-card svg.india-map {
  width: 220px; height: auto;
  color: var(--gold-2);
}
.map-pin {
  position: absolute;
  width: 10px; height: 10px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245,190,92,0.25), 0 0 0 8px rgba(245,190,92,0.12);
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}
@keyframes mapPulse {
  0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(245,190,92,0.25), 0 0 0 8px rgba(245,190,92,0.10); }
  50% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(245,190,92,0.35), 0 0 0 14px rgba(245,190,92,0.04); }
}
.map-pin { animation: mapPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .contact-channels { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid-v2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .map-card__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 32px;
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line-2);
}
.timeline__item {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 56px;
  padding-left: 24px;
}
.timeline__item:last-child { padding-bottom: 0; }
.timeline__item::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; left: -41px; top: 4px;
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.timeline__when {
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.timeline__title {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.timeline__body { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 15px; max-width: 60ch; }

/* Team cards */
.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}
.team-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.team-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.team-card__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 4/5;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  position: relative;
}
.team-card__photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  display: block;
}
.team-card__photo::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(6,18,38,0.18) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.team-card__body { padding: 18px 20px 22px; }
.team-card__role {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.team-card__name {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.15;
}
.team-card__city {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

@media (max-width: 1180px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .team-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
  .team-card__name { font-size: 1.2rem; }
}

/* Branch cards */
.branch {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: stretch;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-align: left;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.branch:hover { border-color: var(--gold); transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.branch__panel {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
}
.branch__panel svg.branch__landmark {
  width: 64%; height: 64%;
  transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.branch:hover .branch__panel svg.branch__landmark { transform: scale(1.06) translateY(-3px); }
.branch__panel::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(255,255,255,0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.branch__pin {
  position: absolute;
  left: 16px; top: 14px;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 5px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  z-index: 2;
}
.branch__body { padding: 18px 20px 22px; }
.branch__name {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  line-height: 1.1;
}
.branch__addr {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

/* Gradient variants for each city panel */
.branch__panel--navy { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%); color: var(--gold-2); }
.branch__panel--gold { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-2) 100%); color: var(--navy); }
.branch__panel--cream { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream-2) 0%, var(--gold-soft) 100%); color: var(--navy); }
.branch__panel--terra { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--terracotta) 0%, #E89B6B 100%); color: var(--cream); }
.branch__panel--sky { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--sky) 0%, #7BA8DA 100%); color: var(--cream); }
.branch__panel--forest { background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--forest) 0%, #3E8E6F 100%); color: var(--cream); }

/* CTA strip */
.cta-strip {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
  padding: 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-strip__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 96px 32px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.cta-strip h2 { color: var(--cream); }
.cta-strip h2 em { color: var(--gold-2); font-style: italic; }
.cta-strip p { color: rgba(250,246,236,0.7); margin-top: 20px; max-width: 50ch; }
.cta-strip__right {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
}
.cta-strip__phone {
  font-family: var(--display);
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--gold-2);
}
.cta-strip__label { font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(250,246,236,0.6); }
.cta-strip__bg {
  position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0.06;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 100% 0%, var(--gold) 0%, transparent 50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Mode cards */
.mode {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.mode__icon {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--gold-2);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.mode__icon svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }

/* Form */
.form { display: grid; gap: 18px; }
.field { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.field label { font-size: 12px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted); }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
  font-family: var(--body); font-size: 15px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  color: var(--ink);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(226,169,58,0.18);
}
.field textarea { min-height: 120px; resize: vertical; }

/* Misc */
.tag-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }

/* ============ Scroll reveal ============ */
.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
}
.reveal.in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}
.reveal--delay-1 { transition-delay: .08s; }
.reveal--delay-2 { transition-delay: .16s; }
.reveal--delay-3 { transition-delay: .24s; }
.reveal--delay-4 { transition-delay: .32s; }
.reveal--delay-5 { transition-delay: .40s; }
.reveal--delay-6 { transition-delay: .48s; }
.reveal--delay-7 { transition-delay: .56s; }

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .reveal { opacity: 1 !important; transform: none !important; transition: none !important; }
}

/* ============ Tier card (photo header) ============ */
.tier-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform .3s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1), box-shadow .3s ease, border-color .3s ease;
}
.tier-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}
.tier-card__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 5/4;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream-2);
}
.tier-card__photo img {
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.tier-card:hover .tier-card__photo img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.tier-card__photo::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 40%, rgba(11,31,63,0.45) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}
.tier-card__chip {
  position: absolute; top: 16px; left: 16px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.tier-card__body { padding: 28px 32px 32px; }

/* ============ Photo hero (home) ============ */
.hero-photo {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--navy);
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero-photo--inner {
  min-height: 60vh;
}
.hero-photo--inner .hero-photo__inner {
  min-height: 60vh;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
}
.hero-photo--inner .hero-photo__top {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 880px;
}
.hero-photo--inner h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5.6vw, 4.8rem);
}
.hero-photo__img {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  width: 100%; height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 60%;
  z-index: 0;
}
.hero-photo__overlay {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(6,18,38,0.42) 0%, rgba(6,18,38,0.06) 28%, rgba(6,18,38,0.0) 50%, rgba(6,18,38,0.55) 88%, rgba(6,18,38,0.78) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(6,18,38,0.55) 0%, rgba(6,18,38,0.18) 40%, rgba(6,18,38,0) 70%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-photo__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 48px;
  min-height: 88vh;
  padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 80px) 32px clamp(28px, 4vw, 44px);
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}
.hero-photo__top { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 48px; align-items: end; }
.hero-photo .kicker { color: var(--gold-2); }
.hero-photo .kicker::before { background: var(--gold-2); }
.hero-photo h1 {
  color: var(--cream);
  font-size: clamp(2.6rem, 6.4vw, 5.8rem);
  line-height: 1.0;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.hero-photo h1 .gold-em { color: #FFCB55; font-style: italic; text-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.32); }
.hero-photo h1 .sky-em  { color: #DCE9F8; font-style: italic; }
.hero-photo p.lead {
  color: rgba(251, 243, 226, 0.95);
  max-width: 50ch;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}
.hero-photo__right {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-end;
}
.hero-photo__seal {
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  font-family: var(--display);
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(232,159,42,0.45), 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
  transform: rotate(-7deg);
}
.hero-photo__seal::before {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 7px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px dashed rgba(11,31,63,0.4);
}
.hero-photo__seal-small { font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.22em; text-transform: uppercase; font-family: var(--body); font-weight: 700; display: block; }
.hero-photo__seal-big { font-size: 1.6rem; line-height: 1; display: block; margin: 4px 0; }

.hero-photo__feature {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
  max-width: 240px;
}
.hero-photo__feature-eyebrow { font-size: 10.5px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-weight: 700; }
.hero-photo__feature-title { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.4rem; color: var(--navy); margin-top: 6px; line-height: 1.1; }
.hero-photo__feature-sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 4px; }

.hero-photo__bottom {
  display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
}
.hero-photo__ctas { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }

.hero-chips {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  padding-top: 24px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(248,220,160,0.35);
}
.hero-chips__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(248,220,160,0.8);
  display: flex; align-items: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding-right: 8px;
  align-self: center;
}
.hero-chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 11px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  background: rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.45);
  color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 220, 160, 0.45);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: all .2s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.hero-chip:hover {
  background: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy-ink);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}
.hero-chip__count {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-weight: 700;
  background: rgba(245, 190, 92, 0.15);
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-chip:hover .hero-chip__count {
  color: var(--navy);
  background: rgba(11, 31, 63, 0.18);
}

/* Hero trending strip */
.hero-trending {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 28px;
  padding: 10px 18px;
  background: rgba(6, 18, 38, 0.55);
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(248, 220, 160, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  color: rgba(251, 243, 226, 0.92);
  font-size: 12.5px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
}
.hero-trending__label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.hero-trending__item { font-weight: 500; }
.hero-trending__sep { color: rgba(248, 220, 160, 0.4); }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero-photo { min-height: auto; }
  .hero-photo__inner { min-height: 720px; padding: 32px 24px; gap: 32px; }
  .hero-photo__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; align-items: start; gap: 24px; }
  .hero-photo__right { flex-direction: row; align-items: center; }
  .hero-photo__feature { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .hero-photo__inner { padding: 24px 20px 28px; min-height: 600px; }
  .hero-photo__seal { width: 100px; height: 100px; }
  .hero-photo__seal-big { font-size: 1.2rem; }
}
.checklist { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.checklist li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 24px 1fr; gap: 12px; font-size: 15px; color: var(--ink-2); }
.checklist li::before {
  content: "";
  width: 18px; height: 18px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.checklist li[data-tick]::before {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230B1F3F' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='4 12 10 18 20 6'/></svg>");
  background-size: 12px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center;
}

/* Ornaments */
.ornament-stars { display: inline-flex; gap: 6px; color: var(--gold); }
.ornament-stars svg { width: 10px; height: 10px; }

.section-head { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; max-width: 760px; margin-bottom: 56px; }
.section-head.center { margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; align-items: center; }
.section-head h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }

.row-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 64px; align-items: start; }

/* ----- Responsive ----- */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .hero__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero__media { aspect-ratio: 5/4; max-width: 560px; }
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .burger { display: inline-flex; }
  .grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .grid-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .row-2 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .stats__cell:nth-child(2) { border-right: 0; }
  .stats__cell:nth-child(1), .stats__cell:nth-child(2) { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line); }
  .foot__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .cta-strip__inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; padding: 64px 32px; }
  .course-row { grid-template-columns: 80px 1fr; }
  .course-row__tag { display: none; }
  .announce__inner .left .item--hide-mobile,
  .announce__inner .right .item--hide-mobile { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .wrap { padding: 0 20px; }
  .nav__inner, .announce__inner { padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; }
  .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .seal { width: 100px; height: 100px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
  .seal__big { font-size: 1.2rem; }
  .foot__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .course-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 6px; padding: 18px 0; }
  .course-row__code { font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .announce__inner .right .item--hide-mobile { display: none; }
  .nav .btn--ghost { display: none; }
}

/* ============================================================
   CAREER TEST
   ============================================================ */

/* Intro feature bullets (left/right of test card) */
.ct-intro {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 48px;
  align-items: center;
}
.ct-intro__points { display: grid; gap: 22px; }
.ct-point { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 48px 1fr; gap: 18px; align-items: start; }
.ct-point__ic {
  width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 14px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF7E2 0%, var(--gold-soft) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(232, 159, 42, 0.3);
  color: var(--navy);
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.ct-point__ic svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.ct-point h4 { font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ct-point p { font-size: 14px; margin: 0; color: var(--ink-2); }

/* The test card shell */
.ct-card {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 40px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  min-height: 440px;
}
.ct-card::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 5px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-2) 50%, var(--navy) 100%);
}

/* Intro screen inside card */
.ct-intro-screen { text-align: center; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 18px; padding: 16px 8px; }
.ct-intro-screen__badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: var(--cream-2);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
}
.ct-intro-screen h3 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem); color: var(--navy-ink); }
.ct-intro-screen p { max-width: 46ch; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; }
.ct-intro-screen__stats {
  display: flex; gap: 28px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center;
  margin: 8px 0 4px;
}
.ct-stat { text-align: center; }
.ct-stat b { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.8rem; color: var(--gold); display: block; line-height: 1; }
.ct-stat span { font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--muted); }

/* Question head */
.qt-head { margin-bottom: 28px; }
.qt-prog { height: 6px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); background: var(--cream-2); overflow: hidden; }
.qt-prog__bar {
  height: 100%; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold) 0%, var(--gold-2) 100%);
  transition: width .4s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1);
}
.qt-meta { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; margin-top: 12px; }
.qt-count { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--navy); }
.qt-count span { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 500; }
.qt-time { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }

.qt-q { font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 2.6vw, 2.1rem); color: var(--navy-ink); line-height: 1.18; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.qt-sub { color: var(--muted); font-size: 14px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.qt-q + .qt-opts { margin-top: 24px; }

.qt-opts { display: grid; gap: 12px; }
.qt-opt {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 26px 1fr 22px;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 18px 22px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-size: 15.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color .2s ease, background .2s ease, transform .15s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.qt-opt:hover { border-color: var(--gold); background: #fff; transform: translateX(3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.qt-opt__dot {
  width: 22px; height: 22px; border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--line-2);
  transition: all .2s ease;
  position: relative;
}
.qt-opt:hover .qt-opt__dot { border-color: var(--gold); }
.qt-opt.is-sel { border-color: var(--navy); background: var(--navy); color: var(--cream); transform: translateX(3px); }
.qt-opt.is-sel .qt-opt__dot { border-color: var(--gold-2); background: var(--gold-2); }
.qt-opt.is-sel .qt-opt__dot::after {
  content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 4px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--navy);
}
.qt-opt__arrow { color: var(--muted); opacity: 0; transition: opacity .2s ease, transform .2s ease; justify-self: end; }
.qt-opt:hover .qt-opt__arrow { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold); }
.qt-opt.is-sel .qt-opt__arrow { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold-2); }

.qt-nav { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; margin-top: 26px; }
.qt-back {
  background: none; border: none; color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; font-size: 14px;
  padding: 8px 4px; border-radius: var(--r-sm);
}
.qt-back:disabled { color: var(--line-2); cursor: default; }
.qt-hint { font-size: 12px; color: var(--muted); }

/* Result */
[data-screen-result] { opacity: 1; }
.qt-result__head { text-align: center; max-width: 60ch; margin: 0 auto 8px; }
.qt-result__head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 3.4vw, 2.8rem); }
.qt-result__head h2 em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold); }
.qt-result__head .lead { margin: 16px auto 0; }

.result-streams { display: grid; gap: 16px; margin: 36px 0; }
.rstream {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 56px 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 26px;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  align-items: start;
}
.rstream--top { background: var(--paper); border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: 0 14px 40px -18px rgba(232,159,42,0.5); }
.rstream__rank {
  width: 56px; height: 56px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--navy); color: var(--gold-2);
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.7rem;
  display: grid; place-items: center;
}
.rstream--top .rstream__rank { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-ink); }
.rstream__top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: flex-start; gap: 16px; }
.rstream__badge {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.16em; text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.rstream__main h3 { font-size: 1.45rem; color: var(--navy); line-height: 1.1; }
.rstream__pct { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--muted); white-space: nowrap; }
.rstream__pct span { font-size: 2.4rem; color: var(--navy); }
.rstream--top .rstream__pct span { color: var(--gold); }
.rstream__bar { height: 8px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); background: var(--cream-2); overflow: hidden; margin: 14px 0; }
.rstream__bar i {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: var(--c, var(--gold));
  transition: width 1s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .2s;
}
.is-animated .rstream__bar i { width: var(--w); }
.rstream__main p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.rstream__courses { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.rstream__courses span {
  font-size: 12px; font-weight: 600; padding: 5px 12px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: rgba(11,31,63,0.05); color: var(--navy); border: 1px solid var(--line);
}
.rstream__link { font-size: 14px; font-weight: 700; color: var(--gold); }
.rstream__link:hover { color: var(--gold-2); }

.result-dims { background: var(--cream); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 32px; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.result-dims__head { margin-bottom: 22px; }
.result-dims__head h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--navy); }
.dimbars { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.dimbar { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 180px 1fr 36px; gap: 16px; align-items: center; }
.dimbar__label { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-2); font-weight: 500; }
.dimbar__track { height: 10px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); background: var(--cream-2); overflow: hidden; }
.dimbar__track i {
  display: block; height: 100%; width: 0; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--gold) 100%);
  transition: width .9s cubic-bezier(.2,.7,.2,1) .3s;
}
.is-animated .dimbar__track i { width: var(--w); }
.dimbar__pct { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy); text-align: right; }

.result-cta {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 32px; align-items: center;
  background: linear-gradient(140deg, var(--navy) 0%, var(--navy-2) 100%);
  color: var(--cream); border-radius: var(--r-lg); padding: 36px;
}
.result-cta h3 { color: var(--cream); font-size: 1.6rem; }
.result-cta p { color: rgba(250,246,236,0.75); margin: 10px 0 0; font-size: 14.5px; max-width: 46ch; }
.result-cta__btns { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }

/* Sample question (static, in hero area) */
.ct-sample {
  background: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.ct-sample__tag {
  position: absolute; top: -13px; left: 28px;
  background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy-ink);
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase; font-weight: 700;
  padding: 6px 14px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}
.ct-sample__qno { font-size: 12px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.ct-sample h3 { font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--navy); margin: 10px 0 20px; line-height: 1.2; }
.ct-sample__opts { display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.ct-sample__opt {
  padding: 14px 18px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-md);
  background: var(--cream); font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500;
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
}
.ct-sample__opt::before { content: ""; width: 18px; height: 18px; border-radius: 50%; border: 2px solid var(--line-2); flex: none; }
.ct-sample__opt:first-of-type { border-color: var(--gold); background: #fff; }
.ct-sample__opt:first-of-type::before { border-color: var(--gold); background: var(--gold); }

/* Dimensions grid (what we measure) */
.dims-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 20px; }
.dim-card {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 26px; transition: transform .25s ease, box-shadow .25s ease, border-color .25s ease;
}
.dim-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold); }
.dim-card__ic { width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; background: var(--cream-2); color: var(--navy); display: grid; place-items: center; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.dim-card__ic svg { width: 22px; height: 22px; }
.dim-card h4 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--navy); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.dim-card p { font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0 0 14px; }
.dim-card__qs { font-size: 11px; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.12em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }

/* Deliverables */
.deliver-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.deliver {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 16px;
}
.deliver__num { font-family: var(--display); font-size: 2rem; color: var(--gold); }
.deliver h3 { font-size: 1.3rem; color: var(--navy); }
.deliver > p { font-size: 14.5px; color: var(--ink-2); margin: 0; }
.deliver ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: auto 0 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.deliver li { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 18px 1fr; gap: 10px; font-size: 13.5px; color: var(--ink-2); }
.deliver li::before {
  content: ""; width: 16px; height: 16px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); margin-top: 2px;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 24 24' fill='none' stroke='%230B1F3F' stroke-width='3' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-linejoin='round'><polyline points='4 12 10 18 20 6'/></svg>");
  background-size: 11px; background-repeat: no-repeat; background-position: center;
}

/* FAQ */
.faq { display: grid; gap: 12px; max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto; }
.faq details {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 4px 26px; transition: border-color .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
}
.faq details[open] { border-color: var(--gold); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq summary {
  list-style: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 22px 0;
  font-family: var(--display); font-size: 1.25rem; color: var(--navy);
  display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 16px;
}
.faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }
.faq summary::after {
  content: "+"; font-family: var(--body); font-size: 1.5rem; color: var(--gold); flex: none;
  transition: transform .25s ease;
}
.faq details[open] summary::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.faq p { margin: 0 0 22px; color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.65; }

/* Report form */
.report-pill {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(31,107,78,0.1); color: var(--forest);
  border: 1px solid rgba(31,107,78,0.25);
  padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 13px; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.report-pill::before { content: ""; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--forest); }
.trust-row { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.trust-chip {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--ink-2); font-weight: 500;
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 7px 13px; border-radius: var(--r-pill);
}
.trust-chip svg { width: 13px; height: 13px; color: var(--forest); }
.consent { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 22px 1fr; gap: 12px; align-items: start; }
.consent input { width: 20px; height: 20px; margin-top: 2px; accent-color: var(--gold); }
.consent label { font-size: 13px; color: var(--ink-2); line-height: 1.5; }
.consent a { color: var(--gold); font-weight: 600; text-decoration: underline; }
.checkgroup { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; }
.checkgroup label {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
  padding: 9px 15px; border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-pill);
  font-size: 13.5px; cursor: pointer; background: var(--paper); color: var(--ink);
  transition: all .15s ease;
}
.checkgroup input { accent-color: var(--gold); }
.checkgroup label:has(input:checked) { border-color: var(--gold); background: rgba(232,159,42,0.08); color: var(--navy); font-weight: 600; }

/* Legal pages */
.legal {
  max-width: 820px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.legal h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; color: var(--navy); margin: 44px 0 14px; }
.legal h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.legal h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; color: var(--navy); margin: 28px 0 10px; }
.legal p, .legal li { color: var(--ink-2); font-size: 15.5px; line-height: 1.7; }
.legal ul { padding-left: 22px; display: grid; gap: 8px; margin: 12px 0; }
.legal a { color: var(--gold); text-decoration: underline; }
.legal__updated {
  display: inline-block; font-size: 12px; letter-spacing: 0.08em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted); background: var(--cream-2); padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: var(--r-pill); margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.legal__toc {
  background: var(--paper); border: 1px solid var(--line); border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 24px 28px; margin-bottom: 40px;
}
.legal__toc h4 { font-family: var(--body); font-size: 11px; letter-spacing: 0.2em; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.legal__toc ol { margin: 0; padding-left: 20px; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.legal__toc a { color: var(--navy); text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; font-size: 14.5px; }
.legal__toc a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* Footer legal links */
.foot__legal { display: flex; gap: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.foot__legal a { display: inline; padding: 0; }

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .ct-intro { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .dims-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .deliver-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .result-cta { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; }
  .dimbar { grid-template-columns: 130px 1fr 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .ct-card { padding: 26px 20px; }
  .dims-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .rstream { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .rstream__rank { width: 44px; height: 44px; font-size: 1.3rem; }
  .dimbar { grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr; }
  .dimbar__pct { display: none; }
  .result-cta__btns { width: 100%; }
}

/* ============================================================
   Admission Prime League — Prime Editorial Upgrade
   Obsidian / copper / champagne system, layered after the base CSS.
   ============================================================ */

:root {
  --navy: #071421;
  --navy-2: #10283e;
  --navy-ink: #07111d;
  --gold: #b9823a;
  --gold-2: #e5b96f;
  --gold-soft: #f3ddb3;
  --cream: #f6efe3;
  --cream-2: #eadfcb;
  --paper: #fffaf1;
  --ink: #121821;
  --ink-2: #3f4855;
  --muted: #7d7569;
  --line: rgba(122, 91, 51, .18);
  --line-2: rgba(122, 91, 51, .32);
  --forest: #1f6b56;
  --terracotta: #8f4e37;
  --sky: #456f99;
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(7, 20, 33, .08);
  --shadow-md: 0 18px 44px -28px rgba(7, 20, 33, .45);
  --shadow-lg: 0 34px 86px -42px rgba(7, 20, 33, .62);
  --ease-prime: cubic-bezier(.19, 1, .22, 1);
}

body {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 0%, rgba(185, 130, 58, .13), transparent 28rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #f4ecd9 0%, #f8f1e5 38%, #eee1cb 100%);
}

body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  opacity: .32;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(7,20,33,.035) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,20,33,.035) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 56px 56px;
  mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 0%, black 18%, black 80%, transparent 100%);
  z-index: -1;
}

.announce {
  background: #07111d;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(229, 185, 111, .22);
}

.nav {
  background: rgba(255, 250, 241, .82);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(122, 91, 51, .2);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(7, 20, 33, .045);
}

.nav__inner {
  padding-top: 14px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
}

.brand__mark {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: url("logo-mark.svg") center / contain no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(7,20,33,.16);
}

.brand__mark svg {
  display: none;
}

.brand__wordmark .row1 {
  color: var(--gold);
  letter-spacing: .24em;
}

.brand__wordmark .row2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.45vw, 1.45rem);
}

.nav__links {
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(122, 91, 51, .18);
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,.44);
}

.nav__links a {
  padding: 9px 16px;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

.nav__links a.active {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.nav__links a.active::after { display: none; }

.btn {
  min-height: 46px;
  box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  transition: transform .28s var(--ease-prime), box-shadow .28s ease, background .28s ease, border-color .28s ease, color .28s ease;
}

.btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 36px -24px rgba(7,20,33,.55);
}

.btn--primary,
.btn--ghost:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.btn--gold {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-2), var(--gold));
  color: var(--navy-ink);
}

.btn--ghost {
  background: rgba(255,250,241,.68);
  border-color: rgba(122, 91, 51, .26);
}

.hero-photo {
  min-height: min(900px, calc(100svh - 116px));
  background: #071421;
}

.hero-photo__img {
  filter: saturate(.9) contrast(1.06);
  transform: scale(1.015);
}

.hero-photo__overlay {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 20%, rgba(229,185,111,.2), transparent 22rem),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,17,29,.94) 0%, rgba(7,17,29,.78) 34%, rgba(7,17,29,.28) 68%, rgba(7,17,29,.7) 100%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,17,29,.26), rgba(7,17,29,.48) 60%, rgba(7,17,29,.88));
}

.hero-photo__inner {
  min-height: min(900px, calc(100svh - 116px));
  padding-top: clamp(52px, 7vw, 108px);
}

.hero-photo__top {
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, .95fr) minmax(300px, .58fr);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-photo h1 {
  max-width: 10.5ch;
  letter-spacing: -.035em;
  line-height: .92;
}

.hero-photo h1 .gold-em {
  color: var(--gold-2);
}

.hero-photo p.lead {
  max-width: 44ch;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.4vw, 1.28rem);
}

.hero-photo__seal {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f3d89a, #a66f2b);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 54px rgba(7,20,33,.4), 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,250,241,.08);
}

.hero-photo__feature {
  background: rgba(255,250,241,.92);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229,185,111,.42);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(7,20,33,.28);
}

.hero-chip {
  background: rgba(255,250,241,.1);
  border-color: rgba(229,185,111,.36);
}

.hero-chip:hover {
  background: var(--gold-2);
}

.stats {
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 34px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,250,241,.9), rgba(255,250,241,.56)),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(229,185,111,.2), transparent 28rem);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.stats__cell {
  padding: clamp(28px, 4vw, 48px);
}

.stats__num {
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -.04em;
}

.section-head h2,
.row-2 h2 {
  max-width: 12ch;
}

.card,
.mode,
.quota,
.tier-card,
.tier-v2,
.team-card,
.branch,
.contact-channel,
.ct-card {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,250,241,.96), rgba(255,250,241,.82)),
    var(--paper);
  border-color: rgba(122, 91, 51, .18);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,.5), 0 20px 60px -48px rgba(7,20,33,.65);
}

.card,
.mode,
.quota,
.contact-channel {
  border-radius: 26px;
}

.card:hover,
.mode:hover,
.quota:hover,
.tier-card:hover,
.tier-v2:hover,
.team-card:hover,
.branch:hover,
.contact-channel:hover {
  border-color: rgba(185, 130, 58, .52);
  box-shadow: 0 32px 72px -42px rgba(7,20,33,.72);
}

.card .num,
.quota__num,
.contact-channel__label,
.info-tile__lab,
.team-card__role,
.timeline__when {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.section--cream {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 86% 12%, rgba(185,130,58,.11), transparent 28rem),
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(234,223,203,.72), rgba(246,239,227,.72));
}

.section--navy,
.foot,
.cta-strip,
.quota--featured,
.map-card {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 0%, rgba(229,185,111,.2), transparent 24rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #07111d, #0b2034 58%, #071421);
}

.stream-banner {
  border-radius: 34px;
  background: rgba(255,250,241,.86);
  border-color: rgba(122, 91, 51, .2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.stream-banner__photo {
  min-height: 360px;
}

.stream-banner__photo::after {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(229,185,111,.22), transparent 18rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(7,17,29,.62), rgba(7,17,29,.08) 58%, transparent);
}

.stream-banner__badge,
.tier-v2__icon,
.branch__pin,
.quota__num-tile {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-2), var(--gold));
  color: var(--navy-ink);
}

.stream-banner__body {
  padding: clamp(30px, 4.8vw, 58px);
}

.stream-banner__chip {
  background: rgba(7,20,33,.055);
  border-color: rgba(122, 91, 51, .18);
}

.tier-card {
  border-radius: 30px;
}

.tier-card__photo {
  aspect-ratio: 16/10;
}

.tier-card__photo::after,
.tier-v2__photo::after {
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 38%, rgba(7,17,29,.72) 100%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 0 0, rgba(229,185,111,.18), transparent 18rem);
}

.course-row {
  border-radius: 22px;
  background: rgba(255,250,241,.86);
  border-color: rgba(122,91,51,.16);
}

.course-row:hover {
  transform: translateX(0) translateY(-3px);
  border-color: rgba(185,130,58,.5);
}

.course-row__code,
.mode__icon,
.contact-channel__icon,
.info-tile__ic {
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229,185,111,.32), rgba(185,130,58,.12)),
    #fff8e9;
  color: var(--navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(185,130,58,.24);
}

.team-grid {
  gap: 22px;
}

.team-card {
  border-radius: 28px;
}

.team-card__photo img {
  filter: saturate(.98) contrast(1.04);
  transition: transform .7s var(--ease-prime);
}

.team-card:hover .team-card__photo img {
  transform: scale(1.045);
}

.branch__panel--navy,
.branch__panel--gold,
.branch__panel--cream,
.branch__panel--terra,
.branch__panel--sky,
.branch__panel--forest {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 25% 15%, rgba(229,185,111,.2), transparent 18rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #071421, #10283e);
  color: var(--gold-2);
}

.field input,
.field select,
.field textarea {
  background: rgba(255,250,241,.9);
  border-color: rgba(122,91,51,.22);
  border-radius: 16px;
}

.foot {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(229,185,111,.2);
}

.foot__legal {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 16px;
}

.foot__legal a {
  display: inline;
}

.fab-whatsapp {
  position: fixed;
  right: 22px;
  bottom: 22px;
  z-index: 90;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 12px 18px 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  color: #fff;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #25d366, #128c7e);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 46px rgba(18,140,126,.42);
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 700;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.fab-whatsapp:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) scale(1.02);
}

.fab-whatsapp .fab-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  color: #25d366;
  background: #fff;
}

.fab-whatsapp svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.fab-whatsapp small {
  display: block;
  font-size: 10px;
  line-height: 1;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  opacity: .82;
}

@keyframes primeLift {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translate3d(0, 22px, 0); filter: blur(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0); filter: blur(0); }
}

.prime-ready .hero-photo .kicker,
.prime-ready .hero-photo h1,
.prime-ready .hero-photo .lead,
.prime-ready .hero-photo__ctas,
.prime-ready .hero-chips,
.prime-ready .hero-photo__right {
  opacity: 0;
  animation: primeLift .9s var(--ease-prime) forwards;
}

.prime-ready .hero-photo h1 { animation-delay: .06s; }
.prime-ready .hero-photo .lead { animation-delay: .14s; }
.prime-ready .hero-photo__ctas { animation-delay: .22s; }
.prime-ready .hero-chips { animation-delay: .3s; }
.prime-ready .hero-photo__right { animation-delay: .18s; }

.prime-ready .hero-photo__img,
.prime-ready .stream-banner__photo img,
.prime-ready .tier-card__photo img,
.prime-ready .tier-v2__photo img {
  will-change: transform;
}

.prime-ready .nav.scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 20px 46px rgba(7,20,33,.1);
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .nav__links { display: none; }
  .hero-photo { min-height: auto; }
  .hero-photo__inner { min-height: 720px; }
  .hero-photo__top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats { border-radius: 26px; }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .announce__inner { font-size: 11px; }
  .brand__mark {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }
  .hero-photo__inner { min-height: 650px; }
  .hero-photo h1 { max-width: 9ch; }
  .stream-banner,
  .stats { border-radius: 22px; }
  .fab-whatsapp {
    right: 14px;
    bottom: 14px;
    padding: 10px;
  }
  .fab-whatsapp .fab-label { display: none; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: .001ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
    transition-duration: .001ms !important;
  }
}


/* Compact proof strip: removes the oversized empty feel below hero. */
.section--tight {
  padding: clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 54px) 0;
}

.stats {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  border-radius: 26px;
  min-height: 0;
}

.stats__cell {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 168px;
  padding: clamp(24px, 3vw, 34px) clamp(22px, 3vw, 34px);
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.stats__cell::before {
  content: "";
  width: 34px;
  height: 3px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-2), rgba(185,130,58,.18));
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stats__num {
  font-size: clamp(2.45rem, 4.1vw, 3.45rem);
}

.stats__label {
  max-width: 18ch;
  color: rgba(18,24,33,.62);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .stats__cell {
    min-height: 142px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section--tight {
    padding: 22px 0 34px;
  }

  .stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    border-radius: 20px;
  }

  .stats__cell {
    min-height: 118px;
    padding: 20px 18px;
  }

  .stats__label {
    max-width: 15ch;
    font-size: 12px;
  }
}


/* Prime proof band: richer density, less blank space between hero and next section. */
.section--tight {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(22px, 3vw, 36px) 0 clamp(12px, 2vw, 22px);
  background:
    linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(7,17,29,.08), transparent 24px),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 0%, rgba(185,130,58,.14), transparent 32rem);
}

.section--tight + .section {
  padding-top: clamp(34px, 5vw, 68px);
}

.section--tight .wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.section--tight .wrap::before {
  content: "PRIME PROOF";
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin: 0 0 14px 4px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .24em;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.stats {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 24px;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 8% 0%, rgba(229,185,111,.22), transparent 22rem),
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255,250,241,.98), rgba(255,247,235,.84));
}

.stats::before {
  content: "ADMISSIONS 2026";
  position: absolute;
  right: 28px;
  top: -32px;
  padding: 7px 13px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: #071421;
  color: var(--gold-2);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(7,20,33,.16);
}

.stats__cell {
  min-height: 142px;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.stats__cell::after {
  position: absolute;
  right: 24px;
  top: 24px;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(229,185,111,.28), rgba(185,130,58,.08)),
    rgba(255,250,241,.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(185,130,58,.2);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-family: var(--body);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .12em;
}

.stats__cell:nth-child(1)::after { content: "STR"; }
.stats__cell:nth-child(2)::after { content: "QTA"; }
.stats__cell:nth-child(3)::after { content: "CTY"; }
.stats__cell:nth-child(4)::after { content: "1:1"; }

.stats__cell::before {
  width: 44px;
  height: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.stats__num {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 3.6vw, 3.15rem);
}

.stats__label {
  max-width: 16ch;
  font-size: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .section--tight + .section {
    padding-top: 44px;
  }
  .stats::before {
    right: 18px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section--tight .wrap::before {
    margin-left: 0;
  }
  .stats::before {
    display: none;
  }
  .stats__cell {
    min-height: 112px;
    padding: 18px 16px;
  }
  .stats__cell::after {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 12px;
    right: 14px;
    top: 14px;
    font-size: 9px;
  }
}


/* Homepage visual fill: adds a real image anchor where the first section felt empty. */
.section--tight + .section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: clamp(46px, 5.4vw, 78px);
}

.section--tight + .section::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  right: max(32px, calc((100vw - 1280px) / 2 + 32px));
  top: clamp(48px, 7vw, 92px);
  width: min(42vw, 560px);
  height: clamp(280px, 30vw, 410px);
  border-radius: 34px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(7,17,29,.18), rgba(7,17,29,.02)),
    url("photos/prime-counselling-desk.jpg") center / cover no-repeat;
  box-shadow: 0 34px 86px -46px rgba(7,20,33,.75);
  border: 1px solid rgba(185,130,58,.28);
  opacity: .96;
}

.section--tight + .section::after {
  content: "2026 COUNSELLING DESK";
  position: absolute;
  right: max(58px, calc((100vw - 1280px) / 2 + 58px));
  top: clamp(74px, 9vw, 126px);
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 9px 14px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,250,241,.92);
  color: var(--navy);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 900;
  letter-spacing: .18em;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 34px rgba(7,20,33,.16);
}

.section--tight + .section .wrap {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.section--tight + .section .section-head {
  min-height: clamp(300px, 31vw, 430px);
  max-width: min(760px, 54vw);
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: clamp(38px, 5vw, 64px);
}

.section--tight + .section .grid-3 {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .section--tight + .section::before {
    position: relative;
    display: block;
    inset: auto;
    width: calc(100% - 48px);
    height: 300px;
    margin: 0 auto 34px;
  }

  .section--tight + .section::after {
    right: 46px;
    top: 76px;
  }

  .section--tight + .section .section-head {
    min-height: 0;
    max-width: 760px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .section--tight + .section {
    padding-top: 34px;
  }

  .section--tight + .section::before {
    width: calc(100% - 40px);
    height: 220px;
    border-radius: 22px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
  }

  .section--tight + .section::after {
    display: none;
  }
}


.section--tight + .section .section-head p.lead {
  max-width: 42ch;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .section--tight + .section .section-head p.lead {
    max-width: 60ch;
  }
}