:root {
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --surface: #EEF4FB;
  --primary: #0C2340;
  --primary-mid: #1D426E;
  --primary-light: #D8E6F5;
  --accent: #C5A059;
  --accent-light: #F3E8CE;
  --footer-bg: #06152B;
  --text-dark: #0C2340;
  --text-mid: #1D426E;
  --text-muted: #6B8CAE;
  --border: #A3C3E6;
  --border-light: #D8E6F5;
  --navy: #0C2340;
  --navy-2: #1D426E;
  --gold: #C5A059;
  --gold-2: #F3E8CE;
  --gold-light: #F3E8CE;
  --navy-light: #1D426E;
  --light: #EEF4FB;
  --muted: #6B8CAE;
  --radius: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 12px rgba(12, 35, 64, .06);
  --shadow-md: 0 6px 24px rgba(12, 35, 64, .10);
  --shadow-lg: 0 14px 48px rgba(12, 35, 64, .14);
  --transition: all .3s ease;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  overflow-x: clip;
  max-width: 100%;
}

::selection {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: #fff;
}

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  overflow-x: clip;
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

a {
  color: var(--primary);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}

a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

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

@keyframes fadeInUp {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(30px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes bounce {

  0%,
  100% {
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  50% {
    transform: translateY(8px);
  }
}

@keyframes pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: .5;
  }
}

@keyframes ticker {
  from {
    transform: translateX(0);
  }

  to {
    transform: translateX(-50%);
  }
}

@keyframes ix-blink {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
  }

  50% {
    opacity: .25;
  }
}

@keyframes ix-scroll {
  0% {
    transform: translateY(0);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: translateY(9px);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes ix-fade-up {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(14px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.reveal {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;
}

.reveal.visible {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.skip-link {
  display: block;
  position: fixed;
  left: -9999px;
  top: -9999px;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  line-height: 0;
  font-size: 0;
}

/* ══ VISION MISSION & VALUES (INDEX) ══ */
.ix-vm-panel {
  display: flex !important;
  flex-direction: row !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 45px !important;
  /* Increased gap */
  padding: 45px 50px !important;
  /* Increased horizontal padding */
  border-radius: 40px !important;
  min-height: 180px !important;
  /* Reduced height to make it more horizontal */
  width: 100% !important;
  background: #ffffff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(200, 222, 245, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(27, 79, 138, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.19, 1, 0.22, 1);
}

.ix-vm-panel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(27, 79, 138, 0.15);
}

.ix-vm-panel-icon {
  width: 95px !important;
  /* Larger icon container */
  height: 95px !important;
  font-size: 2.5rem !important;
  border-radius: 28px !important;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 30px rgba(27, 79, 138, 0.2);
}

.ix-vm-panel h4 {
  font-size: 1.5rem !important;
  margin-bottom: 15px !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em !important;
}

.ix-vm-panel p {
  font-size: 1rem !important;
  line-height: 1.8 !important;
  color: #475569 !important;
}

.ix-value-chip {
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  font-size: 0.78rem !important;
  border-radius: 50px !important;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {

  /* Stay horizontal until tablet size */
  .ix-vm-panel {
    flex-direction: column !important;
    text-align: center !important;
    padding: 30px 20px !important;
    gap: 20px !important;
    min-height: auto !important;
    border-radius: 25px !important;
  }

  .ix-vm-panel-icon {
    width: 70px !important;
    height: 70px !important;
    font-size: 1.8rem !important;
    border-radius: 18px !important;
    margin-bottom: 5px !important;
  }

  .ix-vm-panel-body {
    align-items: center !important;
  }

  .ix-vm-panel h4 {
    font-size: 1.25rem !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .ix-vm-panel p {
    text-align: center !important;
    font-size: 0.9rem !important;
  }

  .ix-values-grid {
    justify-content: center !important;
  }
}

.top-bar {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary) 0%, #06152B 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
  font-size: .78rem;
  padding: 8px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1010;
}

.top-bar a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .85);
  transition: color .2s, transform .2s;
  display: inline-block;
}

.top-bar a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.top-bar-left span {
  margin-right: 20px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.top-bar-left i {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.top-bar-right a {
  margin-left: 14px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.top-bar-right a i {
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.top-bar-right a:hover i {
  transform: scale(1.15) rotate(8deg);
}

.site-header {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ffffff 0%, #f4f8fc 100%);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
  padding: 12px 0;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(12, 35, 64, .04);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1005;
}

.site-header::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
}

/* Flex layout */
.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 24px;
  padding: 4px 0;
}

.header-logo-link {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.header-logo-link:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.college-title {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
  min-width: 0;
}

.college-logo {
  height: 120px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 2px 8px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08));
}

.emblem-logo {
  height: 88px;
  width: auto;
  opacity: .85;
}

.college-org {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.college-name {
  font-size: clamp(2.0rem, 1.1vw, 1.5rem);
  /*color: #0000FF;*/
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif !important;
  letter-spacing: -0.2px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 2px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
}

.college-sub {
  font-size: 0.96rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

.founder-wrap {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  min-width: 100px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.founder-photo {
  width: 100px;
  height: 100px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  border: 6px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  display: block;
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.founder-wrap:hover .founder-photo {
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.55);
  border-color: #fff;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .college-logo {
    height: 88px;
  }

  .emblem-logo {
    height: 60px;
  }
}

.founder-wrap:hover .founder-photo {
  transform: scale(1.06) rotate(3deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.55);
  border-color: #fff;
}

.founder-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 6px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.founder-wrap:hover .founder-info {
  transform: translateY(1px);
}

.founder-lbl {
  font-size: 0.52rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.founder-title-text {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 1px;
}

/* Mobile media query scaling */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .header-inner {
    flex-wrap: nowrap;
    gap: 12px;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 4px 0;
  }

  .header-logo-link {
    order: 1;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
  }

  .college-title {
    order: 2;
    flex: 1;
    text-align: center;
    min-width: 0;
    gap: 1px;
    padding: 0 2px;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .founder-wrap {
    order: 3;
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 2px;
    min-width: unset;
    width: auto;
    border-top: none;
    padding: 0;
  }

  .college-logo {
    height: 94px;
  }

  .founder-photo {
    width: 60px;
    height: 60px;
    border-width: 2px;
  }

  .college-org {
    font-size: 0.58rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
    line-height: 1.25;
    white-space: normal !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
    text-overflow: clip !important;
  }

  .college-name {
    font-size: 1.05rem !important;
    line-height: 1.2;
    display: block !important;
    -webkit-line-clamp: none !important;
    overflow: visible !important;
  }

  .college-sub {
    display: block !important;
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    color: var(--text-mid);
    font-weight: 600;
    line-height: 1.3;
    margin-top: 2px;
  }

  .founder-info {
    display: none;
  }
}

/* Veterinary Clinical Complex (VCC) title sizing */
#veterinary-clinical-complex .vcc-item h5 {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a2342;
  margin-top: 12px;
  letter-spacing: 0.2px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #veterinary-clinical-complex .vcc-item h5 {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .header-inner {
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 5px 0;
  }

  .college-logo {
    height: 56px;
  }

  .founder-photo {
    width: 54px;
    height: 54px;
  }

  .college-org {
    font-size: 0.52rem !important;
  }

  .college-name {
    font-size: 0.95rem !important;
  }

  .college-sub {
    font-size: 0.6rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .header-inner {
    gap: 6px;
  }

  .college-logo {
    height: 68px;
  }

  .founder-photo {
    width: 48px;
    height: 48px;
  }

  .college-org {
    font-size: 0.48rem !important;
  }

  .college-name {
    font-size: 0.88rem !important;
  }

  .college-sub {
    font-size: 0.55rem !important;
  }
}

.main-navbar {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96) !important;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  padding: 0 !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.03);
  transition: background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  z-index: 1000;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  will-change: background-color, box-shadow;
}

.main-navbar.scrolled {
  background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.97) !important;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(6, 21, 43, 0.22) !important;
}

.main-navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88) !important;
}

.main-navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light) !important;
}

.main-navbar.scrolled .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--accent-light) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.main-navbar.scrolled .navbar-brand {
  color: #fff !important;
}

.main-navbar.scrolled .nav-link::after {
  background: var(--accent-light);
}

.main-navbar .navbar-toggler {
  border-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
  padding: 5px 8px;
  margin: 6px 0;
}

.main-navbar .navbar-toggler:focus {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 0.25rem rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
}

.main-navbar .navbar-toggler-icon {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='%23C5A059' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2.5' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.main-navbar.scrolled .navbar-toggler-icon {
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' viewBox='0 0 30 30'%3e%3cpath stroke='%23ffffff' stroke-linecap='round' stroke-miterlimit='10' stroke-width='2.5' d='M4 7h22M4 15h22M4 23h22'/%3e%3c/svg%3e");
}

.main-navbar .navbar-brand {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-left: 0;
  margin-right: 14px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.main-navbar .navbar-center-logo {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  z-index: 2;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.main-navbar .navbar-center-logo img {
  width: 54px;
  height: 54px;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link {
  color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  padding: 20px 14px !important;
  position: relative;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 14px;
  right: 14px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px 2px 0 0;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
}

.main-navbar .nav-link:hover::after,
.main-navbar .nav-link.active::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.main-navbar .nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.main-navbar .nav-link.active {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
  font-weight: 700;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .main-navbar .nav-link.active {
    color: var(--accent) !important;
    background: transparent;
    box-shadow: none;
    border-radius: 0;
  }

  .main-navbar .nav-link.active::after {
    transform: scaleX(1);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .main-navbar .navbar-brand {
    margin-left: 8px;
  }

  .main-navbar .navbar-center-logo {
    display: none !important;
  }
}

/* --- Mobile Navigation Interactivity --- */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  body.main-navbar-open {
    overflow: hidden;
  }

  .main-navbar-backdrop {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(8, 23, 42, 0.42);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s ease;
    z-index: 998;
  }

  .main-navbar-backdrop.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
  }

  .main-navbar .navbar-collapse {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 999;
    background: #ffffff;
    border-radius: 16px;
    padding: 18px;
    margin-top: 14px;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.18);
    border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
    animation: slideDownNav 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  }

  @keyframes slideDownNav {
    from {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(-15px) scale(0.98);
    }

    to {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    }
  }

  .main-navbar .nav-link,
  .main-navbar.scrolled .nav-link {
    padding: 12px 18px !important;
    border-radius: 10px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
    background: transparent !important;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    border-left: 3px solid transparent;
    color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  }

  .main-navbar .nav-link::after {
    display: none;
  }

  .main-navbar .nav-link i {
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
  }

  .main-navbar .nav-link:hover,
  .main-navbar .nav-link:focus,
  .main-navbar .nav-link.active,
  .main-navbar.scrolled .nav-link:hover,
  .main-navbar.scrolled .nav-link:focus,
  .main-navbar.scrolled .nav-link.active {
    background: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.05) !important;
    color: var(--primary) !important;
    padding-left: 22px !important;
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  }

  .main-navbar .nav-link:hover i,
  .main-navbar .nav-link.active i {
    transform: scale(1.15);
    color: var(--accent);
  }

  /* Dropdowns in mobile */
  .main-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    border: none;
    background: #f8fafc;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 10px 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    margin-top: 4px;
    box-shadow: inset 0 2px 8px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
  }

  .main-navbar .dropdown-item {
    border-radius: 8px;
    padding: 10px 16px;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-size: 0.86rem;
    border-left: 2px solid transparent;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .main-navbar .dropdown-item:hover,
  .main-navbar .dropdown-item:focus {
    background: #ffffff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.06);
    padding-left: 22px;
    color: var(--accent);
    border-left: 2px solid var(--accent);
    transform: translateX(2px);
  }

  .main-navbar .btn-gold {
    width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
    margin-top: 10px;
    padding: 12px !important;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
  }
}


/* --- Dropdown Animation System --- */
@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .main-navbar .dropdown-menu {
    display: block !important;
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(12px);
    transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
    pointer-events: none;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .main-navbar .dropdown:hover>.dropdown-menu,
  .main-navbar .dropdown-menu.show {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
    pointer-events: auto;
  }
}

.main-navbar .dropdown-menu {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--accent) !important;
  border-radius: 0 0 12px 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.1);
  min-width: 230px;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.main-navbar .dropdown-item {
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 9px 20px;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  position: relative;
}

.main-navbar .dropdown-item:hover {
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--accent);
  padding-left: 26px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .main-navbar .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
    display: block;
    margin-top: 0;
  }
}

.btn-gold,
.btn.btn-gold {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #d4a017 0%, #c57b12 100%) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 8px 22px !important;
  font-size: 13px !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease !important;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(197, 123, 18, 0.18);
}

.btn-gold:hover,
.btn.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(197, 123, 18, 0.22) !important;
}

/* Index hero button variant */
.ix-btn-gold {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #0b6b9f 0%, #0b90a8 100%);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 10px 20px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(11, 105, 159, 0.14);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.ix-btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(11, 105, 159, 0.18);
}

/* Green Apply variant for admissions */
.btn-apply-green {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #2e7d32 0%, #43a047 100%);
  color: #fff !important;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(67, 160, 71, 0.12);
}

.btn-apply-green:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(67, 160, 71, 0.18);
}

.btn-login {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 7px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: background .2s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.btn-login:hover {
  background: #b86d08;
  color: var(--white);
}

.navbar-stripe {
  height: 3px;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4820A 33.33%, #FFFFFF 33.33%, #FFFFFF 66.66%, #1B4F8A 66.66%);
}

.nav-apply-btn {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  font-weight: 700 !important;
  font-size: .82rem !important;
  padding: 8px 18px !important;
  border-radius: 20px !important;
  margin-left: 8px;
  white-space: nowrap;
  border: none !important;
}

.nav-apply-btn::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.nav-apply-btn:hover {
  background: #b86d08 !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.page-banner {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0d3060 100%);
  padding: 70px 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.page-banner h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3.5vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb {
  background: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb-item {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
  font-size: .82rem;
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb-item.active {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb-item+.breadcrumb-item::before {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb-item a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
}

.page-banner .breadcrumb-item a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.section-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.section-heading {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 16px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.section-sub {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .95rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 14px auto 0;
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  /* Bolder as requested */
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.section-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin: 12px auto 0;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.section-bar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 14px;
}

.section-bar.center {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.section-bar.left {
  margin-left: 0;
}

.section-white {
  background: var(--white);
}

.section-surface {
  background: var(--surface);
}

.py-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.bg-light-blue {
  background: var(--surface);
}

.text-navy {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}

.text-gold {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

.bg-navy {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
}

.bg-gold {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
}

.bg-light-custom {
  background: var(--surface) !important;
}

.btn-primary-custom,
.btn-navy,
.btn.btn-navy {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  border: none !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 10px 24px !important;
  font-weight: 600 !important;
  font-size: .88rem !important;
  transition: var(--transition) !important;
  display: inline-flex !important;
  align-items: center !important;
  gap: 7px !important;
}

.btn-primary-custom:hover,
.btn-navy:hover,
.btn.btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--navy-2) !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(27, 79, 138, .25) !important;
}

.card-hover {
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(27, 79, 138, .82);
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  color: var(--white);
  animation: fadeInUp .8s ease .2s both;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(32px, 5vw, 54px);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  margin-top: 16px;
}

.btn-hero-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: background .25s, transform .25s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-hero-primary:hover {
  background: #b86d08;
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-hero-secondary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--white);
  border: 2px solid var(--white);
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 15px;
  transition: background .25s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.btn-hero-secondary:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  color: var(--white);
}

.scroll-indicator {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 28px;
  animation: bounce 1.5s infinite;
}

.ix-hero {
  position: relative;
  height: calc(100vh - 163px);
  min-height: 520px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ix-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1s ease;
  z-index: 0;
}

.ix-slide-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: -1;
}

.ix-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ix-slide-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.ix-slide-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 680px;
  padding: 0;
  background: transparent;
  border-radius: 0;
  backdrop-filter: none;
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity .7s .3s ease, transform .7s .3s ease;
}

.ix-slide.active .ix-slide-content {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ix-hero-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, .16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, .4);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

/* --- Advanced pop admissions tag --- */
.ix-hero-admission-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent) 0%, #9e7d3b 100%);
  border: 2px solid #fff;
  color: #fff !important;
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  margin-right: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  animation: vt-hero-pop 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275) both;
}

.admission-pulse {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  background: #4ade80;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.admission-pulse::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -4px;
  left: -4px;
  right: -4px;
  bottom: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid #4ade80;
  animation: pulse-ring-green 1.8s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes pulse-ring-green {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.6);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(2.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

@keyframes vt-hero-pop {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.6) rotate(-4deg);
    opacity: 0;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(197, 160, 89, 0);
  }

  70% {
    transform: scale(1.08) rotate(2deg);
    opacity: 1;
  }

  100% {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
    box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45), 0 4px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  }
}

.ix-hero-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: ix-blink 1.5s infinite;
}

.ix-hero-h1 {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 10px 14px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .28);
}

.ix-hero-h1 span {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.ix-hero-sub {
  display: inline-block;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  max-width: 560px;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-decoration-break: clone;
  -webkit-box-decoration-break: clone;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, .22);
}

.ix-hero-btns {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.ix-btn-gold {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 13px 34px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .95rem;
  transition: all .3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ix-btn-gold:hover {
  background: #b86d08;
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 130, 10, .4);
}

.ix-btn-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .4);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 11px 26px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .88rem;
  transition: all .3s;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ix-btn-outline:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.ix-btn-navy {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .88rem;
  transition: all .3s;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.ix-btn-navy:hover {
  background: var(--text-mid);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(27, 79, 138, .25);
}

.ix-hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 18px;
  padding-top: 20px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .10);
  justify-content: flex-start;
  align-items: center;
}

.ix-stat-item {
  min-width: 100px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.ix-stat-item .num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  line-height: 1;
}

.ix-stat-item .ix-stat-course-num {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

/* Ensure hero stat numbers don't render as boxed badges */
.ix-stat-item .num {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  min-width: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

/* Add spacing between hero and the stats strip to avoid visual overlap */
.vt-stats-section {
  margin-top: 12px;
  z-index: 0;
}

/* Ensure hero content stays above the stats strip */
.ix-hero {
  z-index: 2;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ix-stat-item .num {
    font-size: 1.4rem;
  }

  .ix-stat-item .lbl {
    font-size: .64rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .ix-stat-item {
    min-width: 120px;
  }
}

.ix-stat-item .lbl {
  font-size: .68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
}

.ix-hero-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .25);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .9rem;
  transition: all .3s;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.ix-hero-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}

.ix-hero-prev {
  left: 22px;
}

.ix-hero-next {
  right: 22px;
}

.ix-hero-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 72px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ix-hero-dot-btn {
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  border-radius: 5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .35);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.ix-hero-dot-btn.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 28px;
}

.ix-scroll-hint {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 22px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
  font-size: .68rem;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.ix-mouse {
  width: 20px;
  height: 32px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .3);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  padding-top: 4px;
}

.ix-wheel {
  width: 3px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  animation: ix-scroll 1.8s infinite;
}

.ix-ticker {
  background: var(--primary);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  height: 42px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ix-ticker-label {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  padding: 0 18px;
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ix-ticker-track {
  flex: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ix-ticker-inner {
  display: flex;
  white-space: nowrap;
  animation: ticker 30s linear infinite;
}

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

.ix-ticker-item {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .82);
  font-size: .78rem;
  padding: 0 36px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ix-ticker-sep {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: .5rem;
}

.ix-stats-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 52px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.ix-stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 16px;
}

.ix-stat-box {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 12px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all .3s;
}

.ix-stat-box:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.ix-stat-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 12px;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}

.ix-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  line-height: 1;
}

.ix-stat-lbl {
  font-size: .68rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.about-img-wrap {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary);
  padding-left: 8px;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
}

.about-highlight-icon {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-right: 10px;
}

.about-highlight-label {
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.about-highlight-text {
  color: var(--text-mid);
  font-size: 14px;
}

.ix-mosaic {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 36px;
  padding-right: 16px;
}

.ix-mosaic-main {
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  display: block;
}

.ix-mosaic-sm1,
.ix-mosaic-sm2 {
  position: absolute;
  width: 44%;
  height: 140px;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
}

.ix-mosaic-sm1 {
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
}

/* ── Responsive adjustments for Hero and General ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ix-hero {
    height: 500px;
    min-height: unset;
  }

  .ix-slide-content {
    max-width: 100%;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .ix-hero-btns {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .ix-hero-stats {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
  }

  .ix-hero-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Hide arrows on tablet/mobile */
  .ix-scroll-hint {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .ix-hero {
    height: 450px;
  }

  .ix-hero-h1 {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }

  .ix-hero-sub {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
  }

  .ix-hero-tag {
    font-size: 0.65rem;
    padding: 4px 12px;
  }

  .ix-btn-gold,
  .ix-btn-outline,
  .ix-btn-navy {
    padding: 10px 22px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .vt-stats-section {
    padding: 10px 0;
  }

  .vt-stat-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .08);
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .ix-hero {
    height: 400px;
  }

  .ix-hero-h1 {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .ix-hero-sub {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Hide subtext on small phones to save space */
  .ix-hero-stats {
    display: none;
  }

  /* Hide stats on small phones */
  .ix-hero-btns {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }

  .ix-slide-content {
    padding: 0;
  }

  .top-bar-right {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .top-bar-right a {
    margin-left: 6px;
  }
}

.ix-mosaic-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: -8px;
  width: 88px;
  height: 88px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(212, 130, 10, .4);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.ix-mosaic-badge .num {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.ix-mosaic-badge .lbl {
  font-size: .55rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.ix-about-feats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 20px;
}

.ix-feat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 11px;
  padding: 12px 14px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: all .25s;
}

.ix-feat:hover {
  background: var(--border-light);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.ix-feat-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--text-mid));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-size: .88rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ix-feat-title {
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.ix-feat-sub {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.facility-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: transform .3s, border-color .3s, box-shadow .3s;
}

.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(27, 79, 138, .10);
}

.facility-icon {
  font-size: 32px;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.facility-title {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
}

.facility-desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.fc-icon {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  background: rgba(55, 138, 221, .1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  transition: background .3s, color .3s;
}

.facility-card:hover .fc-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}

.fc-title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.fc-desc {
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-top: 3px solid var(--primary);
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 26px 22px;
  transition: border-top-color .3s, transform .3s, box-shadow .3s;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.course-card:hover {
  border-top-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(27, 79, 138, .10);
}

.course-icon-wrap {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.course-icon {
  font-size: 20px;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.course-name {
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.course-meta {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.cc-icon-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.cc-icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: rgba(212, 130, 10, .12);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: background .3s, color .3s;
}

.course-card:hover .cc-icon {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}

.cc-name {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.cc-meta {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.cc-meta-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.cc-meta-item i {
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  margin-top: 2px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cc-apply {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  transition: gap .2s, color .2s;
}

.cc-apply:hover {
  color: #b86d08;
  gap: 10px;
}

.course-hero-img {
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.course-hero-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 300px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  opacity: .88;
}

.course-hero-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .85rem;
}

.course-hero-stats {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(10, 30, 53, .88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-around;
  padding: 14px;
}

.course-hero-stats div {
  text-align: center;
}

.course-hero-stats span {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  line-height: 1;
}

.course-hero-stats small {
  font-size: .68rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.notice-panel {
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding-right: 6px;
}

.notice-panel::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}

.notice-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--surface);
}

.notice-panel::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--primary-mid);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.notice-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  align-items: flex-start;
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.notice-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 5px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.notice-line {
  width: 2px;
  background: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: stretch;
}

.notice-date {
  font-size: 11px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: inline-block;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.notice-title {
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.notice-excerpt {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.badge-new {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 7px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  margin-left: 6px;
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.notice-new-badge {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .66rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  animation: pulse 1.5s ease infinite;
}

.notice-date-badge {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.notice-full-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 20px;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: background .2s;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.notice-full-item:hover {
  background: var(--surface);
}

.notice-full-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.notice-full-title {
  font-size: .98rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.notice-full-content {
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin: 0;
}

.ix-notice-widget {
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.ix-notice-head {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 14px 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ix-notice-head-left {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ix-notice-bell {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
  background: rgba(212, 130, 10, .2);
  border-radius: 7px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.ix-notice-all {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}

.ix-notice-all:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.ix-notice-scroll {
  flex: 1;
  overflow-y: auto;
  background: var(--white);
  max-height: 400px;
}

.ix-notice-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 3px;
}

.ix-notice-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.ix-notice-row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 11px;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .2s;
}

.ix-notice-row:hover {
  background: var(--surface);
}

.ix-notice-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-top: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ix-notice-body {
  flex: 1;
}

.ix-notice-title {
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin: 4px 0 3px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.ix-notice-date {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.badge-admission {
  background: #dbeafe;
  color: #1e40af;
}

.badge-exam {
  background: #fce7f3;
  color: #9d174d;
}

.badge-academic {
  background: #dcfce7;
  color: #166534;
}

.badge-general {
  background: #fef3c7;
  color: #92400e;
}

.badge-recruitment {
  background: #ede9fe;
  color: #5b21b6;
}

.badge-category {
  font-size: .68rem;
  padding: 3px 9px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.stats-section {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 60px 0;
}

.stat-block {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 48px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
}

.stat-underline {
  width: 40px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin: 10px auto 8px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  letter-spacing: .03em;
}

.section-stats {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.stat-block-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 32px 20px;
  border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
}

.stat-block-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.counter {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
}

.gallery-item {
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .35s;
  display: block;
}

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

.gallery-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(27, 79, 138, .0);
  transition: background .3s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay {
  background: rgba(27, 79, 138, .42);
}

.gallery-overlay-icon {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 28px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}

.gallery-item:hover .gallery-overlay-icon {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-filter-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.gf-tab {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.gf-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.gf-tab.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.gallery-col.hidden {
  display: none;
}

.gm-link {
  display: block;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.gm-link img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 200px;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s;
  display: block;
}

.gm-link:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.gm-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(27, 79, 138, .72);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .35s;
}

.gm-link:hover .gm-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gm-overlay-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.gm-overlay-inner i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.gm-overlay-inner span {
  font-size: .75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 0 10px;
}

.ix-gf-tabs {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.ix-gf-tab {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.ix-gf-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.ix-gf-tab.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.ix-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 178px;
  gap: 10px;
}

.ix-gitem {
  border-radius: 12px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ix-gitem.span2 {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.ix-glink {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  position: relative;
}

.ix-glink img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
  display: block;
}

.ix-glink:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}

.ix-goverlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(27, 79, 138, .72);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}

.ix-glink:hover .ix-goverlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.ix-goverlay-inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  color: var(--white);
}

.ix-goverlay-inner i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.ix-goverlay-inner span {
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
}

.ix-gitem.hidden {
  display: none;
}

.testimonial-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(27, 79, 138, .07);
}

.testimonial-quote-icon {
  font-size: 48px;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: .22;
  line-height: 1;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
  object-fit: cover;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 15px;
}

.testimonial-course {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet {
  background: var(--border) !important;
  opacity: 1 !important;
}

.swiper-pagination-bullet-active {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
}

.ix-testi-wrap {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
}

.ix-testi-card {
  display: none;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  animation: ix-fade-up .5s ease;
}

.ix-testi-card.active {
  display: block;
}

.ix-testi-quote {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  opacity: .25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.ix-testi-text {
  font-size: .96rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.ix-testi-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ix-testi-author img {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.ix-testi-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: .92rem;
}

.ix-testi-degree {
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.ix-testi-role {
  font-size: .73rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.ix-testi-stars {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: .82rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
}

.ix-testi-controls {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}

.ix-testi-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ix-testi-btn:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.ix-testi-dots {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
}

.ix-testi-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--border-light);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.ix-testi-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent);
  width: 24px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.ix-vm-tabs {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.ix-vm-tab {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 2px solid var(--border-light);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.ix-vm-tab:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--primary);
}

.ix-vm-tab.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.ix-vm-panels {
  width: 100%;
  margin: 0;
}

.ix-vm-panel {
  /* make panels act like cards with consistent height */
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  text-align: left;
  animation: ix-fade-up .4s ease;
  min-height: 320px;
}

.ix-vm-panel.active {
  display: flex;
}

.ix-vm-panel-icon {
  width: 64px;
  height: 64px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--text-mid));
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 0 16px 0;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.ix-vm-panel h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ix-vm-panel p,
.ix-vm-panel ul {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  text-align: left;
}

.ix-vm-panel ul {
  padding-left: 18px;
}

.ix-values-grid {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 9px;
  justify-content: flex-start;
  margin-top: 8px;
}

.ix-value-chip {
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  padding: 7px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  transition: all .2s;
}

.ix-value-chip:hover {
  background: var(--border-light);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.ix-value-chip i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: .75rem;
}

.ix-fac-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 220px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.ix-fac-front {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
}

.ix-fac-front img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform .5s ease;
  display: block;
}

.ix-fac-card:hover .ix-fac-front img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.ix-fac-card--farm .ix-fac-front img {
  object-position: center 28%;
}

.ix-fac-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10, 30, 53, .9) 0%, rgba(10, 30, 53, .25) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 16px;
  transition: opacity .3s;
}

.ix-fac-card:hover .ix-fac-overlay {
  opacity: 0;
}

.ix-fac-icon {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}

.ix-fac-overlay h6 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.ix-fac-back {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--text-mid));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: all .35s ease;
}

.ix-fac-card:hover .ix-fac-back {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ix-fac-back-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.ix-fac-back h6 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .92rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ix-fac-back p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .75);
  font-size: .78rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ix-fac-link {
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.ix-fac-link:hover {
  color: var(--white);
}

.ix-dept-card {
  background: #f8fafc;
  border: 1px solid #eef2f6;
  border-radius: 14px;
  min-height: 150px;
  padding: 18px 14px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.04);
}

.ix-dept-name {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #0a2342;
  font-size: .9rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  min-height: 2.7em;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ix-dept-head {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: #6c757d;
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-top: 4px;
  min-height: 1.35em;
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 1;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Featured split layout used by the Practical Teaching card */
.ix-lfc-card--feature {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  min-height: 330px;
}

.ix-lfc-card--feature .ix-lfc-img-wrap {
  width: 40%;
  min-height: 330px;
  height: auto;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ix-lfc-card--feature .ix-lfc-body {
  width: 60%;
  padding: 30px 32px;
  justify-content: center;
}

.ix-lfc-card--feature .ix-lfc-badge {
  left: 18px;
  bottom: 18px;
  top: auto;
}

@media (max-width: 991.98px) {
  .ix-lfc-card--feature {
    flex-direction: column;
    min-height: auto;
  }

  .ix-lfc-card--feature .ix-lfc-img-wrap,
  .ix-lfc-card--feature .ix-lfc-body {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .ix-lfc-card--feature .ix-lfc-img-wrap {
    min-height: 250px;
  }
}

.ix-cta {
  position: relative;
  padding: 80px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ix-cta-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
}

.ix-cta-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(6, 22, 40, .93) 0%, rgba(27, 79, 138, .88) 100%);
}

.ix-cta-inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.ix-cta-label {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.ix-cta-h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.1rem);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ix-cta-sub {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .72);
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.ix-cta-feats {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.ix-cta-feats span {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
  font-size: .84rem;
}

.ix-cta-feats i {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.ix-cta-phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
  font-size: .88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}

.ix-cta-phone:hover {
  color: var(--accent-light);
}

.ix-courses-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #061628 0%, var(--primary) 60%, var(--text-mid) 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ix-courses-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: url('../images/hero-bg.jpg') center/cover;
  opacity: .05;
}

.ix-course-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, .2);
  transition: transform .35s, box-shadow .35s;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.ix-course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 56px rgba(0, 0, 0, .3);
}

.ix-course-top {
  padding: 28px 22px;
  text-align: center;
}

.ix-course-ring {
  width: 68px;
  height: 68px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 2.5px solid;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  font-size: 1.7rem;
}

.ix-course-short {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.ix-course-full {
  font-size: .76rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.ix-course-body {
  padding: 18px 22px 22px;
}

.ix-course-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.ix-cpill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--primary);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.ix-cpill i {
  color: var(--accent);
  font-size: .68rem;
}

.ix-course-desc {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.ix-course-btn {
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 9px;
  font-size: .84rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .3s;
}

.ix-course-btn:hover {
  opacity: .85;
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  height: 100%;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
  transition: transform .18s ease, box-shadow .18s ease;
}

.contact-info-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.08);
}

.contact-info-item {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-item .icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--surface);
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.06);
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: background .18s, transform .18s, color .18s;
}

.contact-info-item:hover .icon {
  background: var(--accent-light);
  color: var(--navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.contact-info-item .icon i {
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.contact-info-item .text h6 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: .92rem;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.contact-info-item .text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .92rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.contact-info-item {
  cursor: default;
}

@media (hover: hover) {
  .contact-info-item {
    cursor: pointer;
  }
}

.contact-info-card h4,
.contact-info-card h6 {
  color: var(--navy) !important;
}

.contact-info-card .footer-social {
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.contact-info-card .social-btn,
.contact-info-card .footer-social-btn {
  color: var(--navy);
  border-color: rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.16);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
}

.contact-info-card .social-btn:hover,
.contact-info-card .footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  border-color: var(--navy);
  color: #fff;
}

.form-control,
.form-select {
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-light) !important;
  border-radius: 8px !important;
  padding: 10px 13px !important;
  font-size: .88rem !important;
  color: var(--text-dark) !important;
  background: var(--white) !important;
  transition: border-color .2s, box-shadow .2s !important;
}

.form-control:focus,
.form-select:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary-mid) !important;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(55, 138, 221, .12) !important;
  outline: none !important;
}

.form-control.is-invalid {
  border-color: #dc3545 !important;
}

.invalid-feedback {
  font-size: .78rem;
}

.input-group-text {
  background: var(--white) !important;
  border-color: var(--border-light) !important;
  color: var(--text-muted) !important;
}

.step-card {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 16px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.step-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

.step-number {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0 auto 14px;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
}

.step-card h6 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .9rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.step-card p {
  font-size: .82rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.dept-nav-pill {
  padding: 6px 16px;
  border-radius: 30px;
  border: 2px solid;
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all .2s;
  background: var(--white);
}

.dept-nav-pill:hover {
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.dept-block {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.dept-block-header {
  padding: 22px 28px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
}

.dept-block-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.dept-block-title h3 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin: 0 0 4px;
}

.dept-head-info {
  font-size: .85rem;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}

.dept-block-body {
  padding: 24px 28px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.dept-quick-facts {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 8px;
}

.dept-fact {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: .83rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.dept-fact i {
  width: 16px;
  text-align: center;
}

.vm-about-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 28px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border-top: 4px solid;
  height: 100%;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.vm-about-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.vm-about-icon {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.vm-about-card h4 {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.vm-about-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .88rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin: 0;
}

.chairman-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
}

.chairman-sidebar {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--text-mid));
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 240px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.chairman-photo {
  width: 160px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  border: 4px solid var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .25);
}

.chairman-name {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.chairman-role {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .6);
  font-size: .78rem;
  margin: 0;
}

.chairman-divider {
  width: 40px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--accent);
  margin: 16px auto;
}

.chairman-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
}

.chairman-social a {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .1);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
  font-size: .8rem;
  transition: all .2s;
}

.chairman-social a:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}

.chairman-body {
  padding: 36px;
  flex: 1;
}

.chairman-quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  line-height: 1;
}

.chairman-body p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .92rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .chairman-card {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .chairman-sidebar {
    min-width: auto;
  }
}

.site-footer {
  background: var(--footer-bg);
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

/* Veterinary Clinical Complex styles */
#veterinary-clinical-complex .vcc-item {
  padding: 14px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(10, 35, 66, 0.14);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
}

#veterinary-clinical-complex .vcc-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
}

#veterinary-clinical-complex .vcc-icon {
  width: 56px;
  flex: 0 0 56px;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #0a2342;
}

#veterinary-clinical-complex .vcc-item h5 {
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #0a2342;
  font-weight: 700;
}

#veterinary-clinical-complex .vcc-item p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #4f6479;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  #veterinary-clinical-complex .vcc-item {
    gap: 12px;
    border-bottom-color: rgba(10, 35, 66, 0.12);
  }

  #veterinary-clinical-complex .vcc-icon {
    width: 44px;
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    flex: 0 0 44px;
  }
}

.footer-top {
  padding: 56px 0 36px;
}

.footer-title {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(55, 138, 221, .25);
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.footer-heading {
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  letter-spacing: .02em;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.footer-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
}

.footer-about-text {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.footer-links {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-links a,
.footer-link {
  color: var(--primary-light);
  font-size: 13px;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color .2s;
}

.footer-links a:hover,
.footer-link:hover,
.footer-links a.active,
.footer-link.active {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.footer-contact {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-contact li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 13px;
  font-size: .84rem;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.footer-contact li i {
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 14px;
}

.footer-social {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.social-btn,
.footer-social-btn {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid var(--primary-mid);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary-light);
  font-size: 15px;
  margin-right: 6px;
  transition: all .25s;
}

.social-btn:hover,
.footer-social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
}

.footer-bottom {
  padding: 16px 0;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--footer-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(44, 74, 110, .4);
}

.footer-bottom p {
  margin: 0;
}

.footer-bottom strong {
  color: var(--primary-light);
}

.footer-stripe {
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4820A 33.33%, #FFFFFF 33.33%, #FFFFFF 66.66%, #1B4F8A 66.66%);
}

.footer-tricolour {
  display: flex;
  height: 3px;
}

.tc-saffron {
  flex: 1;
  background: #D4820A;
}

.tc-white {
  flex: 1;
  background: #e0e0e0;
}

.tc-blue {
  flex: 1;
  background: #1B4F8A;
}

.back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 999;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: .9rem;
}

.back-to-top:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.back-to-top.show {
  display: flex;
}

.section-about {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 96px 0;
}

.section-facilities {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 96px 0;
}

.section-courses {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 96px 0;
}

.section-notices {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 96px 0;
}

.section-gallery {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 96px 0;
}

.section-testimonials {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 96px 0;
}

.section-contact {
  background: var(--surface);
  padding: 96px 0;
}

.section-stats {
  background: var(--primary);
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.ix-sec-white {
  background: var(--white);
}

.ix-sec-light {
  background: var(--surface);
}

.ix-pad {
  padding: 80px 0;
}

.notices-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

.notices-panel {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.notices-panel-header {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 16px 22px;
  font-size: .9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.notices-count {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.notices-scroll {
  max-height: 380px;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 8px 0;
}

.notices-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar {
  width: 4px;
}

.notices-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-track {
  background: var(--surface);
}

.notices-scroll::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
  background: var(--primary-mid);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.notices-panel-col .notices-panel {
  height: 100%;
}

.contact-page-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.6fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: start;
}

.contact-sidebar {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}

.contact-sidebar-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.contact-sidebar-card:hover {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.csc-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: rgba(27, 79, 138, .1);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.csc-body h5 {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.csc-body p {
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.map-embed {
  margin-top: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.map-embed iframe {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 220px;
  border: 0;
}

.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 36px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.form-alert {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: .88rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.form-alert-success {
  background: #e8f5e9;
  color: #2e7d32;
  border: 1px solid #a5d6a7;
}

.form-alert-error {
  background: #fce4ec;
  color: #c62828;
  border: 1px solid #ef9a9a;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.form-group label {
  font-size: .82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-mid);
}

.req {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.btn-form-submit {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 13px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .92rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-top: 20px;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.btn-form-submit:hover {
  background: #b86d08;
  border-color: #b86d08;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 130, 10, .35);
}

.timeline-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  transform: translateX(-50%);
}

.timeline-item {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding-right: calc(50% + 30px);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-item.right {
  justify-content: flex-start;
  padding-right: 0;
  padding-left: calc(50% + 30px);
}

.timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 20px;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .9rem;
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  max-width: 360px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: transparent;
}

.timeline-year {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-title {
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.timeline-desc {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .85rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .timeline-line {
    left: 20px;
  }

  .timeline-item,
  .timeline-item.right {
    justify-content: flex-start;
    padding-left: 60px;
    padding-right: 0;
  }

  .timeline-dot {
    left: 20px;
  }
}

.gallery-admin-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
  gap: 16px;
}

.gallery-admin-item {
  background: var(--surface);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.gallery-admin-img {
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-admin-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.gallery-admin-info {
  padding: 10px 12px 6px;
}

.gallery-admin-caption {
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.gallery-admin-date {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.gallery-admin-delete {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px;
  background: rgba(198, 40, 40, .08);
  color: #c62828;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background .2s;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.gallery-admin-delete:hover {
  background: #c62828;
  color: var(--white);
}

.file-upload-wrap {
  position: relative;
}

.file-upload-wrap input[type="file"] {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  opacity: 0;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2;
}

.file-upload-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px;
  border: 2px dashed var(--border-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: .86rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color .2s, background .2s;
  background: var(--surface);
}

.file-upload-wrap:hover .file-upload-label {
  border-color: var(--primary-mid);
  background: rgba(55, 138, 221, .05);
}

.file-preview {
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.file-preview img {
  max-height: 120px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.empty-state {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 48px 20px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.empty-state i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}

.empty-state p {
  font-size: .9rem;
}

.status-badge {
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.status-active {
  background: #e8f5e9;
  color: #2e7d32;
}

.status-inactive {
  background: #fce4ec;
  color: #c62828;
}

.admin-alert {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: .88rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.admin-alert-success {
  background: #e8f5e9;
  color: #2e7d32;
  border: 1px solid #a5d6a7;
}

.admin-alert-error {
  background: #fce4ec;
  color: #c62828;
  border: 1px solid #ef9a9a;
}

@media (max-width: 1199px) {
  .ix-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .ix-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

  .ix-gitem.span2 {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 38px;
  }

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

  .ix-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }

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

  .ix-hero {
    height: calc(100vh - 140px);
    min-height: 480px;
  }

  .ix-hero-h1 {
    font-size: 1.9rem;
  }

  .ix-mosaic-sm1,
  .ix-mosaic-sm2 {
    display: none;
  }

  .ix-mosaic-main {
    height: 250px;
  }

  .ix-about-feats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .notices-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 36px;
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 28px;
  }

  .hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 15px;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 26px;
  }

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

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

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 36px;
  }

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

  .ix-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 130px;
  }

  .ix-hero {
    height: calc(100svh - 140px);
    min-height: 460px;
  }

  .ix-hero-h1 {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .ix-hero-sub {
    font-size: .88rem;
  }

  .ix-testi-card {
    padding: 24px;
  }

  .ix-cta-h2 {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .ix-pad {
    padding: 44px 0;
  }

  .py-section {
    padding: 52px 0;
  }

  .page-banner {
    padding: 52px 0 40px;
  }

  .page-banner h1 {
    font-size: 1.7rem;
  }

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

  .contact-form-wrap {
    padding: 24px 18px;
  }

  .top-bar .top-bar-left {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .ix-stats-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 10px;
  }

  .ix-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 120px;
  }

  .ix-hero-arrow {
    display: none;
  }

  .ix-ticker {
    height: 36px;
  }

  .ix-ticker-label {
    font-size: .68rem;
    padding: 0 10px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 24px;
  }

  .btn-hero-primary,
  .btn-hero-secondary {
    padding: 11px 22px;
    font-size: 14px;
  }
}

/* ================================================================
   MANAGEMENT PAGE
   ================================================================ */
.mgmt-leader-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(27, 79, 138, .13);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  transition: transform .35s ease, box-shadow .35s ease;
  height: 100%;
}

.mgmt-leader-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 56px rgba(27, 79, 138, .18);
}

.mgmt-leader-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0d3060 100%);
  padding: 36px 24px 0;
  text-align: center;
}

.mgmt-leader-img-wrap::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  height: 32px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50% 50% 0 0 / 100% 100% 0 0;
  margin-top: -1px;
}

.mgmt-leader-photo {
  width: 150px;
  height: 150px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  border: 5px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 28px rgba(27, 79, 138, .28);
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mgmt-leader-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 16px;
  right: 16px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
}

.mgmt-leader-body {
  padding: 20px 24px 28px;
  text-align: center;
}

.mgmt-leader-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.mgmt-leader-role {
  font-size: .8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.mgmt-leader-divider {
  width: 44px;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent-light));
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
}

.mgmt-leader-bio {
  font-size: .86rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.mgmt-leader-quals {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 6px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.mgmt-qual-tag {
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.mgmt-leader-contact {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-light);
}

.mgmt-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: .8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.mgmt-contact-row i {
  color: var(--primary-mid);
  width: 14px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Founder special card */
.mgmt-founder-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary) 0%, #0d3060 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 40px 32px;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(27, 79, 138, .25);
  height: 100%;
}

.mgmt-founder-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .04);
}

.mgmt-founder-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -40px;
  left: -40px;
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(212, 130, 10, .08);
}

.mgmt-founder-photo {
  width: 160px;
  height: 160px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top;
  border: 5px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(212, 130, 10, .4);
  display: block;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mgmt-founder-name {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mgmt-founder-role {
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent-light);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mgmt-founder-divider {
  width: 52px;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--accent);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mgmt-founder-bio {
  font-size: .88rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .78);
  line-height: 1.8;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mgmt-founder-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 18px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.mgmt-founder-tag {
  background: rgba(212, 130, 10, .2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 130, 10, .4);
  color: var(--accent-light);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 4px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

/* Committee table */
.mgmt-committee-table {
  width: 100%;
  border-collapse: collapse;
  font-size: .88rem;
}

.mgmt-committee-table thead tr {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
}

.mgmt-committee-table th {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: .8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.mgmt-committee-table td {
  padding: 13px 18px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  vertical-align: middle;
}

.mgmt-committee-table tbody tr:hover {
  background: var(--surface);
}

.mgmt-committee-table tbody tr:last-child td {
  border-bottom: none;
}

.mgmt-serial {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: .78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.mgmt-role-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--surface);
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: .72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
}

.mgmt-role-badge.accent {
  background: rgba(212, 130, 10, .1);
  color: var(--accent);
  border-color: rgba(212, 130, 10, .3);
}

/* ================================================================
   PRESTIGE OFFICIAL VETERINARY BRANDING — 2026 GLOBAL OVERRIDES
   ================================================================ */

/* Global font overrides for any elements and inline styles */
body,
p,
span,
li,
a,
input,
select,
textarea,
button {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif !important;
}

h1,
h2,
h3,
h4,
h5,
h6,
.ix-title,
.vt-card-title,
.timeline-year,
.vt-stat-num,
[style*="Playfair"] {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
}

/* Global color overrides for hardcoded legacy color variables in inline styles */
[style*="color:#1B4F8A"],
[style*="color: #1B4F8A"],
[style*="color:#1b4f8a"] {
  color: var(--primary) !important;
}

[style*="color:#D4820A"],
[style*="color: #D4820A"],
[style*="color:#d4820a"] {
  color: var(--accent) !important;
}

[style*="color:#e8c547"] {
  color: var(--accent-light) !important;
}

[style*="background:#1B4F8A"],
[style*="background: #1B4F8A"],
[style*="background:#1b4f8a"] {
  background: var(--primary) !important;
}

[style*="background:#D4820A"],
[style*="background: #D4820A"],
[style*="background:#d4820a"] {
  background: var(--accent) !important;
}

[style*="border-color:#1B4F8A"],
[style*="border-color: #1B4F8A"] {
  border-color: var(--primary) !important;
}

[style*="border-color:#D4820A"],
[style*="border-color: #D4820A"] {
  border-color: var(--accent) !important;
}

/* --- Mini visit popup container --- */
.ix-mini-popup {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 28px;
  right: 28px;
  z-index: 99999;
  max-width: 370px;
  width: calc(100% - 56px);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(27, 79, 138, 0.96) 0%, rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.96) 100%);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.3);
  padding: 16px 18px;
  color: #fff;
  /* Hidden by default — JS adds .show */
  display: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition: opacity .35s ease, transform .35s cubic-bezier(.34, 1.4, .64, 1);
}

.ix-mini-popup.show {
  display: block;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.ix-popup-content {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  position: relative;
  padding-right: 12px;
}

.ix-popup-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #ffd36b;
  /* warm gold for visibility */
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.ix-popup-body {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
}

.ix-popup-body h6 {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: .92rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0 0 3px;
  letter-spacing: .2px;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.ix-popup-body p {
  font-size: .75rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.ix-popup-body a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
  font-size: .74rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #ffd36b;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: .3px;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.ix-popup-body a:hover {
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ix-popup-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -6px;
  right: -6px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  font-size: .62rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all .2s ease;
}

.ix-popup-close:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

/* Mobile */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .ix-mini-popup {
    bottom: 16px;
    right: 16px;
    left: 16px;
    width: auto;
    max-width: none;
    border-radius: 12px;
    padding: 12px 14px;
    border-width: 1px;
  }

  .ix-popup-icon {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    margin-top: 0;
  }

  .ix-popup-body h6 {
    font-size: .82rem;
  }

  .ix-popup-body p {
    font-size: .72rem;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   GLOBAL: SALIENT FEATURES CARDS
   ══════════════════════════════════════ */
.ix-salient-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 30px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.04);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(122, 28, 44, 0.08);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.165, 0.84, 0.44, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ix-salient-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: #7A1C2C;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.ix-salient-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(122, 28, 44, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(122, 28, 44, 0.25);
}

.ix-salient-card:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.ix-salient-icon-wrap {
  width: 74px;
  height: 74px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #7A1C2C;
  color: #C5A059;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(122, 28, 44, 0.25);
  transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
}

.ix-salient-card:hover .ix-salient-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(122, 28, 44, 0.4);
  background: #C5A059;
  color: #7A1C2C;
}

.ix-salient-text {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1A3A5C;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.ix-salient-card:hover .ix-salient-text {
  color: #7A1C2C;
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HOMEPAGE & ABOUT: COMPACT SALIENT CARDS (SM)
   ══════════════════════════════════════ */
.ix-salient-card-sm {
  background: #ffffff;
  border-radius: 0;
  padding: 20px 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 15px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.03);
  height: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: row;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: left;
  gap: 18px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.06);
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.ix-salient-card-sm::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: #7A1C2C;
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.ix-salient-card-sm:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(12, 35, 64, 0.18);
  border-color: #0C2340;
  background: #0C2340;
  color: #ffffff;
}

.ix-salient-card-sm:hover::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
  background: #7A1C2C;
  /* Elegant crimson contrast bar */
}

.ix-salient-card-sm .ix-salient-icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(122, 28, 44, 0.05);
  color: #7A1C2C;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(122, 28, 44, 0.12);
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.ix-salient-card-sm:hover .ix-salient-icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(6deg);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 15px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  color: #ffffff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
}

.ix-salient-card-sm .ix-salient-text {
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #1D426E;
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.ix-salient-card-sm:hover .ix-salient-text {
  color: #ffffff;
}

/* Mobile-perfect horizontal layout */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .ix-salient-card-sm {
    gap: 12px;
    padding: 14px 16px;
  }

  .ix-salient-card-sm .ix-salient-icon-wrap {
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .ix-salient-card-sm .ix-salient-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .ix-salient-card-sm::after {
    top: 0;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    right: auto;
    width: 3px;
    height: auto;
    transform: scaleY(0);
    transform-origin: center;
    transition: transform 0.4s ease;
  }

  .ix-salient-card-sm:hover::after {
    transform: scaleY(1);
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   HERO STATS: B.V.SC & A.H COURSE BRANDING
   ══════════════════════════════════════ */
.ix-stat-course-item {
  min-width: 160px !important;
  flex: 1 1 auto;
}

.ix-stat-course-item .ix-stat-course-num {
  font-family: 'Outfit', sans-serif !important;
  font-size: 1.25rem !important;
  font-weight: 800 !important;
  color: #ffffff !important;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  min-width: 0;
  display: inline-block;
}

@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .ix-stat-course-item {
    min-width: 120px !important;
  }

  .ix-stat-course-item .ix-stat-course-num {
    font-size: 1.0rem !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .ix-stat-course-item {
    min-width: 95px !important;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
  }

  .ix-stat-course-item .ix-stat-course-num {
    font-size: 0.82rem !important;
    letter-spacing: 0.2px;
  }
}

/* Footer TKIVAS prominent line */
.footer-tkivas {
  color: #ffffff;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-family: 'Sora', sans-serif;
  /* responsive sizing: large on desktop, still big on mobile */
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 4.5vw, 2.2rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

@media (max-width: 576px) {
  .footer-tkivas {
    font-size: clamp(1.2rem, 6.5vw, 1.6rem);
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   MOBILE PERFECT: 2x2 HERO STATS GRID
   ══════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .ix-hero-stats {
    display: grid !important;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr) !important;
    gap: 18px 12px !important;
    justify-items: center !important;
    padding-top: 18px !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    max-width: 290px !important;
    margin: 0 auto !important;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) !important;
  }

  .ix-stat-item {
    min-width: 0 !important;
    width: 100% !important;
    display: flex !important;
    flex-direction: column !important;
    align-items: center !important;
    text-align: center !important;
  }

  .ix-stat-item .num {
    font-size: 1.35rem !important;
    background: transparent !important;
    color: var(--accent-light) !important;
  }

  .ix-stat-item .lbl {
    font-size: 0.65rem !important;
    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) !important;
    margin-top: 2px !important;
  }

  .ix-stat-course-item .ix-stat-course-num {
    font-size: 0.84rem !important;
    color: #ffffff !important;
    font-weight: 800 !important;
  }
}

/* ── Visitor Counter Strip ── */
.footer-visitor-strip {
  background: var(--footer-bg);
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.fv-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}

.fv-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: .7rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .45);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.fv-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px #22c55e99;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: fv-pulse 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes fv-pulse {

  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }

  50% {
    opacity: .5;
    transform: scale(1.35);
  }
}

.fv-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}

.fv-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 20px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .05);
  min-width: 80px;
}

.fv-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1;
}

.fv-lbl {
  font-size: .6rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .38);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .7px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.fv-divider {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .fv-inner {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .fv-label {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .fv-stat {
    padding: 4px 14px;
    min-width: 70px;
  }

  .fv-num {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 400px) {
  .fv-stat {
    padding: 4px 10px;
    min-width: 60px;
  }

  .fv-num {
    font-size: .9rem;
  }

  .fv-lbl {
    font-size: .56rem;
  }
}

/* ── About Section Image Card ── */
.about-img-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 380px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(10, 35, 66, .18);
}

.about-img-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform .6s ease;
}

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

/* Dark gradient overlay */
.about-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(160deg,
      rgba(6, 22, 40, .82) 0%,
      rgba(10, 35, 66, .55) 50%,
      rgba(10, 35, 66, .25) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Top-left label block */
.about-img-label {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  left: 24px;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-img-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  background: rgba(212, 130, 10, .85);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .8px;
  padding: 4px 11px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.about-img-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin: 0 0 6px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, .4);
}

.about-img-sub {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .7);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: .4px;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Bottom stat chips */
.about-img-chips {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  right: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
}

.about-chip {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 8px 6px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, .12);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .2);
}

.about-chip-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #e8c547;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-chip-lbl {
  font-size: .58rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .65);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .5px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-img-card {
    min-height: 300px;
  }

  .about-img-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-img-card {
    min-height: 260px;
    border-radius: 14px;
  }

  .about-img-title {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .about-chip-num {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT — Full Background Section
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.about-full-section {
  position: relative;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center center;
  background-attachment: fixed;
  /* parallax feel */
  padding: 90px 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Multi-layer overlay: dark gradient so text is always readable */
.about-full-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
  z-index: 1;
}

/* Text panel without background box */
.about-text-panel {
  background: transparent;
  padding: 20px 0;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.about-text-panel::before {
  display: none;
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-text-panel {
    padding: 15px 0;
  }
}

/* ── Left: Title block ── */
.about-full-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  background: rgba(212, 130, 10, .9);
  color: #fff;
  font-size: .65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.about-full-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin: 0 0 16px;
  text-align: left;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, .85), 0 1px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, .95);
}

.about-full-title span {
  color: #e8c547;
}

.about-full-bar {
  width: 52px;
  height: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #D4820A, #FAD97A);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-full-desc {
  font-size: .92rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, .9);
}

.about-full-desc strong {
  color: #e8c547;
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-full-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: #D4820A;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: .88rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: background .25s, transform .25s, box-shadow .25s;
}

.about-full-btn:hover {
  background: #b86d08;
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 130, 10, .45);
  text-decoration: none;
}

/* ── Right: Stats row ── */
.about-full-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.about-full-stat {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 14px 8px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .18);
  text-align: center;
  transition: background .25s;
}

.about-full-stat:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .38);
}

.about-full-stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: #e8c547;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.about-full-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}

.about-full-stat-lbl {
  font-size: .6rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: .6px;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ── Right: Feature grid ── */
.about-full-feats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}

.about-full-feat {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .28);
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, .14);
  transition: background .25s, transform .25s;
}

.about-full-feat:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, .38);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.about-full-feat-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background: rgba(212, 130, 10, .25);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #e8c547;
  font-size: .95rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-full-feat-title {
  font-size: .86rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.about-full-feat-sub {
  font-size: .72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, .55);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

/* ── Responsive ── */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .about-full-section {
    padding: 70px 0;
  }

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

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .about-full-section {
    padding: 56px 0;
  }

  .about-full-title {
    font-size: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-full-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 8px;
  }

  .about-full-stat {
    padding: 10px 4px;
  }

  .about-full-stat-num {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 575px) {
  .about-full-stats {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .about-full-feats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-full-title {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }
}

/* ══════════════════════════════════════
   VETERINARY CLINICAL COMPLEX (VCC) ITEMS
   ══════════════════════════════════════ */
.vcc-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 24px;
  border: 2px solid #000000;
  border-radius: 0;
  background: #ffffff;
  height: 100%;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.vcc-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: #000000;
}

.vcc-item .vcc-icon {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 4rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.vcc-item:hover .vcc-icon {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.vcc-item h5 {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 2 rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #000000;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vcc-item p {
  width: 100%;
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #000000;
  line-height: 1.6;
}