:root{
    --ink:#17211F;
    --ink-soft:#3F4A47;
    --paper:#FFFFFF;
    --primary:#E1600F;
    --primary-light:#F4801F;
    --primary-dark:#8A3607;
    --accent:#FFA733;
    --accent-soft:#FFE7C2;
    --mist:#FFF4E6;
    --line:#F0DCC2;
    --line-on-primary:rgba(255,255,255,0.20);
    --radius:2px;
    --wrap:1180px;
  }
  *{box-sizing:border-box;}
  html{scroll-behavior:smooth;}
  body{
    margin:0;
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    font-family:'IBM Plex Sans', sans-serif;
    line-height:1.55;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }
  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    html{scroll-behavior:auto;}
    *{animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important;}
  }
  h1,h2,h3,h4{
    font-family:'Fraunces', serif;
    font-weight:600;
    margin:0;
    color:var(--primary-dark);
    letter-spacing:-0.01em;
  }
  p{margin:0;}
  a{color:inherit;text-decoration:none;}
  img{max-width:100%;display:block;}
  .wrap{max-width:var(--wrap);margin:0 auto;padding:0 32px;}
  .eyebrow{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:12px;
    letter-spacing:0.14em;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    color:var(--primary-light);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{
    content:"";
    width:22px;height:1px;background:var(--accent);
    display:inline-block;
  }
  .btn{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;
    font-size:13px;
    letter-spacing:0.04em;
    padding:14px 26px;
    border-radius:var(--radius);
    border:1px solid transparent;
    cursor:pointer;
    transition:transform 0.15s ease, background 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .btn:focus-visible{outline:2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset:3px;}
  .btn-primary{background:var(--accent); color:var(--primary-dark); font-weight:600;}
  .btn-primary:hover{transform:translateY(-2px); background:#eeb457;}
  .btn-outline{border-color:var(--line-on-primary); color:var(--paper);}
  .btn-outline:hover{background:rgba(250,247,241,0.08); transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .btn-ghost{border-color:var(--primary); color:var(--primary);}
  .btn-ghost:hover{background:var(--primary); color:var(--paper);}

  /* ===== NAV ===== */
  header.site{
    position:sticky; top:0; z-index:100;
    background:rgba(250,247,241,0.92);
    backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);
  }
 .nav{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    max-width:1400px;
    margin:auto;
    padding:10px 20px;
}
  
  
  .brand{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:16px;
    text-decoration:none;
    margin-right:auto;
}

/* Logo */
.brand-logo{
    width:200px;
    height:auto;
    object-fit:contain;
    display:block;
    margin-left:-2px;
}

/* Delete brand-mark if using image logo */
.brand-mark{
    display:none;
}
.brand{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:18px;
    text-decoration:none;
    flex-shrink:0;
    margin-right:50px;
}

.brand-logo{
    width:90px;
    height:90px;
    object-fit:contain;
    display:block;
    margin-left:-12px;
}

.brand-text{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    line-height:1.05;
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif;
    color:#8A3607;
    font-size:36px;
    font-weight:700;
}

.brand-text span{
    font-size:18px;
    color:#E1600F;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600;
    letter-spacing:1px;
    text-transform:uppercase;
    margin-top:5px;
}
  nav.links{display:flex; gap:30px; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500;}
  nav.links a{position:relative; color:var(--ink-soft); padding:4px 0;}
  nav.links a:hover{color:var(--primary);}
  nav.links a::after{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:-2px; width:0; height:2px; background:var(--accent);
    transition:width .2s ease;
  }
  nav.links a:hover::after{width:100%;}
  .nav-right{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:18px;}
  .hamburger{display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:6px;}
  .hamburger span{width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--primary-dark);}
  .mobile-panel{display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; padding:8px 32px 22px; border-top:1px solid var(--line);}
  .mobile-panel a{padding:12px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); font-size:15px; color:var(--ink);}
  header.site.open .mobile-panel{display:flex;}

  /* ===== HERO ===== */
  .hero{
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 85% -10%, rgba(226,166,60,0.16), transparent 45%),
      var(--primary);
    color:var(--paper);
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  .hero .wrap{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.05fr 0.85fr; gap:56px;
    padding-top:76px; padding-bottom:64px; align-items:center;
  }
  .hero-eyebrow{color:var(--accent);}
  .hero-eyebrow::before{background:var(--accent);}
  .hero h1{
    color:var(--paper);
    font-size:clamp(34px, 4.4vw, 54px);
    line-height:1.08;
    margin-top:18px;
    max-width:15ch;
  }
  .hero h1 em{font-style:italic; color:var(--accent);}
  .hero-copy{
    margin-top:20px; max-width:46ch; color:rgba(250,247,241,0.78); font-size:16.5px;
  }
  .hero-cta{display:flex; gap:14px; margin-top:32px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .hero-meta{
    display:flex; gap:28px; margin-top:44px; flex-wrap:wrap;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono', monospace; font-size:12px; color:rgba(250,247,241,0.55);
  }
  .hero-meta strong{display:block; color:var(--paper); font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:19px; font-weight:600;}

  /* admission card visual */
  .id-card{
    background:var(--paper);
    color:var(--ink);
    border-radius:6px;
    padding:26px;
    position:relative;
    box-shadow:0 30px 60px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5);
    transform:rotate(2deg);
    border:1px solid var(--line);
  }
  .id-card::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; inset:8px;
    border:1px dashed rgba(14,59,54,0.25);
    border-radius:4px;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .id-top{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:flex-start; padding-bottom:14px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .id-top .k{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .id-top .v{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:600; font-size:15px; color:var(--primary-dark);}
  .id-photo{
    margin-top:18px; width:100%; height:130px; border-radius:3px;
    background:
      linear-gradient(135deg, var(--mist), #d7e6de);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .id-photo svg{width:56px; height:56px; opacity:0.55;}
  .id-body{margin-top:16px; display:grid; gap:10px;}
  .id-row{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:12.5px; border-bottom:1px dotted var(--line); padding-bottom:8px;}
  .id-row .k{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; color:var(--ink-soft); text-transform:uppercase; letter-spacing:0.06em; font-size:10.5px;}
  .id-row .v{font-weight:600; color:var(--ink);}
  .id-seal{
    position:absolute; right:22px; bottom:22px;
    width:58px; height:58px; border-radius:50%;
    border:2px solid var(--accent);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:8.5px; text-align:center; color:var(--primary);
    transform:rotate(-8deg);
    background:var(--accent-soft);
    line-height:1.2;
  }

  /* ===== QUICK LINKS STRIP ===== */
  .quicklinks{background:var(--primary-dark);}
  .quicklinks .wrap{
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  }
  .quicklinks a{
    padding:22px 26px; border-right:1px solid var(--line-on-primary);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
    color:var(--paper);
    transition:background .2s ease;
  }
  .quicklinks a:last-child{border-right:none;}
  .quicklinks a:hover{background:rgba(250,247,241,0.06);}
  .quicklinks .ql-title{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:600; font-size:16px;}
  .quicklinks .ql-sub{font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(250,247,241,0.62);}
  .quicklinks .ql-arrow{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; color:var(--accent); font-size:12px; margin-top:6px;}

  /* ===== SECTION SHELL ===== */
  section{padding:88px 0;}
  .section-head{max-width:640px; margin-bottom:48px;}
  .section-head h2{font-size:clamp(26px,3vw,38px); margin-top:14px; line-height:1.15;}
  .section-head p{margin-top:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15.5px;}

  /* ===== ABOUT ===== */
  .about-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:64px; align-items:start;}
  .about-copy p{color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:15.5px; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .checklist{list-style:none; margin:26px 0 0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:12px;}
  .checklist li{display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:12px; font-size:14.5px; font-weight:500;}
  .checklist .box{
    width:18px; height:18px; border:1.5px solid var(--primary); border-radius:3px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:2px;
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:var(--mist);
  }
  .checklist .box::after{content:"✓"; font-size:11px; color:var(--primary); font-weight:700;}
  .about-panel{
    background:var(--primary); color:var(--paper); border-radius:4px; padding:38px;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .about-panel::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute; right:-40px; bottom:-40px; width:180px; height:180px; border-radius:50%;
    border:1px solid rgba(250,247,241,0.14);
  }
  .about-panel .years{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-size:64px; font-weight:700; color:var(--accent); line-height:1;}
  .about-panel .years-label{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; margin-top:8px; color:rgba(250,247,241,0.7);}
  .about-panel .divider{height:1px; background:rgba(250,247,241,0.16); margin:28px 0;}
  .about-panel p{font-size:14.5px; color:rgba(250,247,241,0.78);}

  /* ===== VITALS / STATS STRIP (signature element) ===== */
  .vitals{background:var(--mist); position:relative;}
  .vitals-inner{position:relative; padding:64px 0 40px;}
  .vitals-wave{position:absolute; top:0; left:0; width:100%; height:100%; z-index:0; opacity:0.9;}
  .vitals-row{
    position:relative; z-index:1;
    display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
  }
  .vital{
    text-align:center; padding:0 16px;
  }
  .vital .num{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-weight:600; font-size:clamp(30px,4vw,44px); color:var(--primary-dark);
  }
  .vital .lab{font-size:12.5px; letter-spacing:0.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:6px; font-weight:500;}

  /* ===== COURSES ===== */
  .programs-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:26px;}
  .program-card{
    background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px; padding:32px;
    position:relative; transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease;
  }
  .program-card:hover{transform:translateY(-4px); box-shadow:0 18px 34px -20px rgba(14,59,54,0.35);}
  .program-tab{
    position:absolute; top:0; left:32px; transform:translateY(-50%);
    background:var(--accent); color:var(--primary-dark); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
    font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; font-weight:600;
    padding:6px 12px; border-radius:2px;
  }
  .program-card h3{font-size:21px; margin-top:14px;}
  .program-card .tagline{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--primary-light); margin-top:6px; letter-spacing:0.03em;}
  .program-card p{margin-top:14px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-size:14.5px;}
  .tag-row{display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:18px;}
  .tag{
    font-size:11.5px; padding:6px 10px; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:20px; color:var(--ink-soft);
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;
  }
  .program-card .view{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:6px; margin-top:20px; font-weight:600; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--primary);
  }

  /* ===== COURSE TIERS ===== */
  .course-tier{margin-bottom:44px;}
  .course-tier:last-of-type{margin-bottom:0;}
  .tier-label{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-bottom:20px;}
  .tier-label h3{font-size:19px; color:var(--primary-dark); white-space:nowrap;}
  .tier-label::after{content:""; flex:1; height:1px; background:var(--line);}
  .tier-count{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--primary);
    background:var(--mist); border:1px solid var(--line); padding:4px 12px; border-radius:20px; white-space:nowrap;
  }
  .course-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:16px;}
  .course-card{
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px; padding:22px; background:#fff;
    transition:transform .2s ease, box-shadow .2s ease, border-color .2s ease;
  }
  .course-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 16px 28px -20px rgba(225,96,15,0.4); border-color:var(--primary-light);}
  .course-abbr{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-weight:600; font-size:19px; color:var(--primary);}
  .course-name{font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; margin-top:8px; color:var(--ink); line-height:1.4;}
  .course-meta{display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:14px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .course-meta span{position:relative; padding-right:12px;}
  .course-meta span:not(:last-child)::after{content:"·"; position:absolute; right:0; color:var(--line);}

  /* ===== WHY CHOOSE ===== */
  .why{background:var(--primary-dark); color:var(--paper);}
  .why .section-head h2{color:var(--paper);}
  .why .section-head p{color:rgba(250,247,241,0.65);}
  .why .eyebrow{color:var(--accent);}
  .why .eyebrow::before{background:var(--accent);}
  .why-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:1px; background:var(--line-on-primary); border:1px solid var(--line-on-primary); border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden;}
  .why-card{background:var(--primary-dark); padding:30px 26px;}
  .why-card .metric{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; color:var(--accent); font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.06em;}
  .why-card h4{color:var(--paper); font-size:18px; margin-top:12px;}
  .why-card p{margin-top:10px; font-size:13.5px; color:rgba(250,247,241,0.6);}

  /* ===== GALLERY (as specimen tiles, no stock photos) ===== */
  .gallery-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px;}
  .tile{
    aspect-ratio:4/5; border-radius:4px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    display:flex; align-items:flex-end; padding:16px;
    color:var(--paper);
  }
  .tile span{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.04em; position:relative;}
  .tile.t1{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#8A3607,#E1600F);}
  .tile.t2{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#E1600F,#F4801F);}
  .tile.t3{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#B5460A,#FFA733);}
  .tile.t4{background:linear-gradient(160deg,#3F2C1D,#17110B);}
  .tile::before{
    content:"+"; position:absolute; top:14px; right:16px; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; opacity:0.5; font-size:14px;
  }
  .gallery-note{margin-top:16px; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;}

  /* ===== REVIEWS ===== */
  .reviews-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;}
  .review-card{
    background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px; padding:28px;
  }
  .review-top{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px;}
  .avatar{
    width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--mist);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:600; color:var(--primary);
  }
  .review-name{font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px;}
  .review-role{font-size:12px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;}
  .review-card p.quote{margin-top:18px; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-style:italic;}
  .review-pulse{margin-top:16px; display:flex; gap:3px; align-items:flex-end; height:18px;}
  .review-pulse i{width:3px; background:var(--accent); border-radius:2px; display:block;}

  /* ===== NEWS ===== */
  .news-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px;}
  .news-card{
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px; background:#fff; overflow:hidden;
    display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  }
  .news-head{background:var(--mist); padding:16px 22px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;}
  .news-head .kind{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--primary);}
  .news-head .date{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--ink-soft);}
  .news-body{padding:22px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column;}
  .news-body h4{font-size:17px; line-height:1.3;}
  .news-body p{margin-top:10px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); flex:1;}
  .news-body .link{margin-top:16px; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; color:var(--primary);}

  /* ===== CTA BANNER ===== */
  .cta-banner{
    background:var(--primary); color:var(--paper); border-radius:6px; padding:56px 48px;
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:40px;
    position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  }
  .cta-banner::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; left:-60px; top:-60px; width:220px; height:220px; border-radius:50%;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226,166,60,0.22), transparent 70%);
  }
  .cta-banner h2{color:var(--paper); font-size:clamp(24px,3vw,32px); max-width:20ch;}
  .cta-banner .eyebrow{color:var(--accent);}
  .cta-banner .eyebrow::before{background:var(--accent);}

  /* ===== FOOTER ===== */
  footer{background:var(--primary-dark); color:rgba(250,247,241,0.72); padding-top:64px;}
  .footer-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.4fr 0.8fr 0.8fr 1fr; gap:40px; padding-bottom:48px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line-on-primary);}
  .footer-brand{display:flex; gap:12px; align-items:center; margin-bottom:16px;}
  .footer-brand .brand-mark{background:var(--accent); color:var(--primary-dark); border-color:var(--primary-dark);}
  footer h5{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--paper); margin-bottom:16px;}
  footer .footer-links{list-style:none; margin:0; padding:0; display:grid; gap:10px; font-size:14px;}
  footer .footer-links a:hover{color:var(--accent);}
  .footer-bottom{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; padding:24px 0; font-size:12.5px; color:rgba(250,247,241,0.5); flex-wrap:wrap; gap:10px;}
  .footer-bottom span{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;}

  /* ===== REVEAL ANIM ===== */
  .reveal{opacity:0; transform:translateY(18px); transition:opacity .6s ease, transform .6s ease;}
  .reveal.in{opacity:1; transform:translateY(0);}

  /* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (max-width:980px){
    .hero .wrap{grid-template-columns:1fr; padding-top:44px;}
    .id-card{transform:none; max-width:360px; margin-top:20px;}
    .quicklinks .wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .quicklinks a:nth-child(2){border-right:none;}
    .about-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:36px;}
    .vitals-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); row-gap:32px;}
    .programs-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .course-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .why-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .gallery-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .reviews-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .news-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .cta-banner{flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start;}
    .footer-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; row-gap:32px;}
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    nav.links{display:none;}
    .hamburger{display:flex;}
    .nav-right .btn-ghost{display:none;}
    section{padding:64px 0;}
    .wrap{padding:0 22px;}
    .course-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .tier-label h3{font-size:17px;}
  }
  /* ===== UTILITY BAR ===== */
  .util-bar{background:var(--primary-dark); color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12px;}
  .util-inner{display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; padding:8px 32px; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px;}
  .util-left, .util-right{display:flex; align-items:center; gap:20px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .util-item{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85); transition:color .2s;}
  .util-item:hover{color:var(--accent);}
  .social-icons{display:flex; gap:8px; margin-left:6px;}
  .social-icons a{
    width:22px; height:22px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:10px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  }
  .social-icons a:hover{background:var(--accent); border-color:var(--accent); color:var(--primary-dark);}

  /* ===== MARQUEE ===== */
  .marquee-bar{display:flex; align-items:center; background:var(--mist); border-bottom:1px solid var(--line); overflow:hidden;}
  .marquee-tag{
    flex-shrink:0; background:var(--primary); color:#fff; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11px;
    letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; padding:8px 18px; font-weight:600;
  }
  .marquee-wrap{flex:1; overflow:hidden; position:relative;}
  .marquee-track{display:flex; gap:64px; white-space:nowrap; padding:9px 0; animation:marquee 26s linear infinite; width:max-content;}
  .marquee-track span{font-size:13px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-weight:500;}
  @keyframes marquee{ from{transform:translateX(0);} to{transform:translateX(-50%);} }

  /* ===== AFFILIATION STRIP ===== */
  .affil-strip{padding:36px 0; border-bottom:1px solid var(--line);}
  .affil-label{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--ink-soft); text-align:center; margin-bottom:20px;}
  .affil-row{display:flex; justify-content:center; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap;}
  .affil-badge{
    border:1px dashed var(--line); border-radius:4px; padding:14px 22px; text-align:center;
    font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-weight:600; font-size:14px; color:var(--primary-dark); min-width:170px;
  }
  .affil-badge span{display:block; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-weight:400; font-size:11px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:4px; text-transform:none; letter-spacing:0;}
  .affil-note{text-align:center; font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:18px;}

  /* ===== DIRECTOR ===== */
  .director{padding:0 0 88px;}
  .director-card{
    background:var(--mist); border-radius:6px; padding:40px; display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:160px 1fr; gap:36px; align-items:center;
  }
  .director-photo{
    width:160px; height:160px; border-radius:50%; background:#fff; border:2px solid var(--accent);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .director-photo svg{width:60px; height:60px;}
  .director-quote{font-family:'Fraunces',serif; font-style:italic; font-size:19px; line-height:1.5; color:var(--ink);}
  .director-sign{margin-top:20px;}
  .director-sign strong{display:block; font-size:15px; color:var(--primary-dark);}
  .director-sign span{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace;}

  /* ===== ADMISSION PROCESS ===== */
  .steps-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:20px; position:relative;}
  .step-card{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px; padding:26px; position:relative;}
  .step-num{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:26px; font-weight:600; color:var(--accent);}
  .step-card h4{font-size:16.5px; margin-top:12px;}
  .step-card p{margin-top:8px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* ===== FACILITIES ===== */
  .facility-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px;}
  .facility-card{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px; padding:24px; text-align:center; transition:transform .2s,box-shadow .2s;}
  .facility-card:hover{transform:translateY(-3px); box-shadow:0 14px 26px -18px rgba(225,96,15,0.35);}
  .facility-icon{width:44px; height:44px; margin:0 auto 12px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--mist); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:18px; color:var(--primary);}
  .facility-card h4{font-size:14.5px;}
  .facility-card p{font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft); margin-top:6px;}

  /* ===== DOWNLOADS ===== */
  .download-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px;}
  .download-card{
    display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px;
    padding:18px 20px; transition:border-color .2s, transform .2s;
  }
  .download-card:hover{border-color:var(--primary); transform:translateY(-2px);}
  .download-icon{width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--mist); color:var(--primary); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:16px; flex-shrink:0;}
  .download-card h4{font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink);}
  .download-tag{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:10.5px; color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* ===== RECRUITERS ===== */
  .recruiters{padding:56px 0; background:var(--mist);}
  .recruiters-track{display:flex; gap:14px; flex-wrap:wrap; justify-content:center; margin-top:24px;}
  .recruiters-track span{
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--primary-dark); background:#fff;
    border:1px solid var(--line); padding:10px 18px; border-radius:20px;
  }

  /* ===== FAQ ===== */
  .faq-list{display:grid; gap:12px; max-width:800px;}
  .faq-item{border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:4px; overflow:hidden; background:#fff;}
  .faq-q{
    width:100%; text-align:left; background:none; border:none; cursor:pointer;
    display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center;
    padding:18px 22px; font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; color:var(--ink);
  }
  .faq-icon{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; color:var(--primary); transition:transform .2s;}
  .faq-item.open .faq-icon{transform:rotate(45deg);}
  .faq-a{max-height:0; overflow:hidden; transition:max-height .3s ease;}
  .faq-item.open .faq-a{max-height:200px;}
  .faq-a p{padding:0 22px 20px; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* ===== REACH (enquiry + map) ===== */
  .reach-grid{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1.1fr 0.9fr; gap:32px;}
  .enquiry-card, .map-card{background:#fff; border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:6px; padding:34px;}
  .enquiry-form{display:grid; gap:14px; margin-top:20px;}
  .form-row{display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px;}
  .enquiry-form input, .enquiry-form select, .enquiry-form textarea{
    border:1px solid var(--line); border-radius:3px; padding:12px 14px; font-family:'IBM Plex Sans',sans-serif;
    font-size:13.5px; color:var(--ink); background:var(--paper); width:100%;
  }
  .enquiry-form input:focus, .enquiry-form select:focus, .enquiry-form textarea:focus{outline:2px solid var(--accent); outline-offset:1px; border-color:var(--primary);}
  .form-note{font-size:13px; color:var(--primary); font-weight:600; min-height:18px;}
  .map-placeholder{
    margin-top:20px; height:200px; border-radius:4px; background:var(--mist);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:10px;
    border:1px dashed var(--line);
  }
  .map-pin{width:16px; height:16px; border-radius:50% 50% 50% 0; background:var(--primary); transform:rotate(-45deg);}
  .map-placeholder span{font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:12.5px; color:var(--ink-soft);}

  /* ===== FLOATING ACTIONS ===== */
  .floating-actions{position:fixed; right:22px; bottom:22px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:12px; z-index:200;}
  .fab{
    width:48px; height:48px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
    font-family:'IBM Plex Mono',monospace; font-size:13px; font-weight:600; cursor:pointer; border:none;
    box-shadow:0 10px 24px -8px rgba(0,0,0,0.35); text-decoration:none;
  }
  .fab-whatsapp{background:#25D366; color:#fff;}
  .fab-top{background:var(--primary); color:#fff;}

  /* ===== NEW SECTIONS RESPONSIVE ===== */
  @media (max-width:980px){
    .director-card{grid-template-columns:1fr; text-align:center;}
    .director-photo{margin:0 auto;}
    .steps-row{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .facility-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .download-grid{grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);}
    .reach-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
  }
  @media (max-width:720px){
    .util-inner{padding:8px 22px; justify-content:center; text-align:center;}
    .util-left, .util-right{justify-content:center; width:100%;}
    .steps-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .facility-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;}
    .download-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .form-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}
    .affil-row{gap:10px;}
    .affil-badge{min-width:140px; padding:12px 16px;}
  }
/* ================= TOP BAR ================= */

.top-bar{

    background:#E1600F;
    color:#fff;

    display:flex;
    justify-content:space-between;
    align-items:center;

    padding:10px 40px;

    font-size:14px;

}


.top-left,
.top-right{

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:20px;

}


.top-right a{

    color:white;
    transition:.3s;

}


.top-right a:hover{

    color:#FFE7C2;

}



/* ================= NOTICE BAR ================= */


.notice-bar{

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;

    background:#FFF4E6;

    border-bottom:1px solid #F0DCC2;

}


.notice-title{

    background:#8A3607;

    color:#fff;

    padding:10px 25px;

    font-weight:600;

}


.notice-bar marquee{

    padding:10px;

    color:#3F4A47;

}



/* ================= MAIN HEADER ================= */


.main-header{

    display:flex;

    justify-content:space-between;

    align-items:center;

    padding:15px 40px;

    background:#fff;

    position:sticky;

    top:0;

    z-index:999;

    box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);

}



.logo-section{
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:15px;
    height:auto;
}


.logo-section img{

    width:510px;
    height:100px;

    object-fit:contain;

    flex-shrink:0;

    display:block;
}

.college-name h2{

    color:#8A3607;

    font-size:25px;

}


.college-name p{

    color:#E1600F;

    margin:0;

}



/* NAV */

.links{

    display:flex;

    gap:25px;

}



.links a{

    color:#17211F;

    font-weight:500;

}



.links a:hover{

    color:#E1600F;

}



/* BUTTONS */


.header-buttons{

    display:flex;

    gap:12px;

}



.login-btn,
.apply-btn{


    padding:12px 22px;

    border-radius:25px;

    font-weight:600;

}


.login-btn{

    border:1px solid #E1600F;

    color:#E1600F;

}



.apply-btn{

    background:#E1600F;

    color:white;

}



.apply-btn:hover{

    background:#8A3607;

}





/* ================= FOOTER ================= */


footer{

    background:#8A3607;

    color:white;

}


footer a{

    color:white;

}


footer a:hover{

    color:#FFA733;

}




/* ================= MOBILE ================= */


@media(max-width:768px){


.top-bar,
.main-header{

    flex-direction:column;

    gap:15px;

    text-align:center;

}


.links{

    flex-wrap:wrap;

    justify-content:center;

}


.header-buttons{

    justify-content:center;

}



}
.director-photo{

    width:220px;
    height:220px;

    border-radius:50%;

    overflow:hidden;

    flex-shrink:0;

    border:6px solid #fff;

    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.20);

}


.director-photo img{

    width:100%;

    height:100%;

    object-fit:cover;

    object-position:center top;

}
@media(max-width:768px){

.director-photo{

    width:170px;
    height:170px;

}

}
.footer{
    background:#0f172a;
    color:#fff;
    padding:60px 0;
}

.footer-container{
    width:90%;
    max-width:1200px;
    margin:auto;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    gap:40px;
}

.footer-box h3,
.footer-box h4,
.footer-box p,
.footer-box a{
    color:#fff;
}

.footer-box a{
    display:block;
    text-decoration:none;
    margin:10px 0;
}

.copyright{
    text-align:center;
    color:#fff;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
    padding:20px;
    margin-top:30px;
}
.footer-logo{
    width:80px;
    margin-bottom:15px;
}

.footer-container{
    width:90%;
    max-width:1200px;
    margin:auto;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);
    gap:40px;
}

.footer-box{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
}

.footer-box h3{
    font-size:24px;
    margin-bottom:8px;
}

.footer-box h4{
    font-size:20px;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.footer-box p{
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:12px;
    color:#ddd;
}

.footer-box a{
    display:block;
    margin:8px 0;
    color:#fff;
    transition:.3s;
}

.footer-box a:hover{
    color:#FFA733;
}

.social-icons{
    display:flex;
    gap:12px;
    margin-top:15px;
}

.social-icons a{
    width:40px;
    height:40px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    font-size:18px;
}

.social-icons a:hover{
    background:#FFA733;
    color:#000;
}

.copyright{
    margin-top:50px;
    border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.15);
    padding:20px;
    text-align:center;
}

@media(max-width:992px){
    .footer-container{
        grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);
    }
}

@media(max-width:768px){
    .footer-container{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
        text-align:center;
    }

    .social-icons{
        justify-content:center;
    }
}
.floating-actions{
    position:fixed;
    right:20px;
    bottom:20px;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    gap:15px;
    z-index:9999;
}

.floating-btn{
    width:58px;
    height:58px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:50%;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    align-items:center;
    text-decoration:none;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:28px;
    cursor:pointer;
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
    transition:.3s;
}

.whatsapp-btn{
    background:#25D366;
}

.whatsapp-btn:hover{
    transform:translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
}

.fab-top{
    width:58px;
    height:58px;
    border:none;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:#E1600F;
    color:#fff;
    font-size:22px;
    cursor:pointer;
    box-shadow:0 8px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.whatsapp-popup{

    position:fixed;
    top:50%;
    left:50%;

    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);

    background:#fff;

    padding:30px;

    border-radius:20px;

    box-shadow:0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,.25);

    z-index:99999;

    text-align:center;

}

.whatsapp-popup a{

    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;

    background:#25D366;

    color:#fff;

    padding:15px 25px;

    border-radius:50px;

    text-decoration:none;

    font-size:20px;

    font-weight:600;

}

.whatsapp-popup i{

    font-size:34px;

}

.popup-close{

    position:absolute;
    top:10px;
    right:15px;

    background:none;
    border:none;

    font-size:28px;

    cursor:pointer;

}

.whatsapp-float{

    position:fixed;

    right:25px;
    bottom:25px;

    width:60px;
    height:60px;

    background:#25D366;

    border-radius:50%;

    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;

    color:#fff;

    font-size:34px;

    text-decoration:none;

    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.25);

    z-index:9999;

    display:none;

}
.tile img{
    opacity:1;
    transition:opacity .5s ease;
}.tile{
    position:relative;
    overflow:hidden;
}


.tile img{
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    object-fit:cover;
    transition:0.5s ease;
}


.tile::after{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background:linear-gradient(
        transparent,
        rgba(0,0,0,.65)
    );
}


.tile span{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:25px;
    left:25px;
    color:#fff;
    z-index:2;
}
.popup-close{
    position:absolute;
    top:10px;
    right:10px;
    z-index:99999;
    cursor:pointer;
    pointer-events:auto;
}
.chairman-message p{
    line-height: 1.9;
    margin-bottom: 35px;
}

.chairman-name{
    margin-top: 30px;
}

.chairman-name h3{
    margin: 0;
    font-size: 28px;
    color: #E46A18;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.chairman-name span{
    display: block;
    margin-top: 8px;
    font-size: 16px;
    color: #666;
}
.director-content{
    padding-left: 40px;   /* Right side shift */
}


.mobile-panel{
    display:none;
}

.mobile-panel.active{
    display:block;
}


@media(max-width:768px){

    .links,
    .header-buttons{
        display:none;
    }

    .hamburger{
        display:block !important;
        font-size:28px;
        background:none;
        border:none;
        cursor:pointer;
    }

    .main-header{
        flex-direction:row !important;
        justify-content:space-between;
        align-items:center;
    }

    .logo-section img{
        width:220px;
        height:auto;
    }

    .mobile-panel{
        position:absolute;
        top:100%;
        left:0;
        width:100%;
        background:#fff;
        box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.1);
        z-index:9999;
    }

    .mobile-panel.active{
        display:block;
    }

    .mobile-panel a{
        display:block;
        padding:15px 20px;
        border-bottom:1px solid #eee;
    }
}   


@media (max-width:768px){

    .hamburger{
        display:block !important;
    }

    .links,
    .header-buttons{
        display:none !important;
    }

    .mobile-panel{
        display:none;
        width:100%;
        background:#fff;
        position:absolute;
        top:100%;
        left:0;
        z-index:9999;
        box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    }

    .mobile-panel.active{
        display:block !important;
    }

    .mobile-panel a{
        display:block;
        padding:15px 20px;
        border-bottom:1px solid #eee;
    }
}



@media(max-width:768px){

    .links,
    .header-buttons{
        display:none !important;
    }

    .hamburger{
        display:block !important;
        cursor:pointer;
        font-size:28px;
        background:none;
        border:none;
    }

    .mobile-panel{
        display:none;
        position:absolute;
        top:100%;
        left:0;
        width:100%;
        background:#fff;
        z-index:99999;
        box-shadow:0 5px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    }

    .mobile-panel.active{
        display:block !important;
    }

    .mobile-panel a{
        display:block;
        padding:15px 20px;
        border-bottom:1px solid #eee;
    }

    .main-header{
        position:relative;
    }
}
/* =========================
   INSTITUTIONS DROPDOWN
========================= */

.institution-dropdown{
    position:relative;
    display:inline-block;
}

.institution-btn{
    background:none;
    border:none;
    cursor:pointer;
    font-size:14.5px;
    font-weight:500;
    color:#333;
    padding:0;
}

.institution-btn i{
    margin-left:5px;
}

.institution-menu{
    display:none;
    position:absolute;
    top:40px;
    left:0;
    min-width:280px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:10px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 25px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    overflow:hidden;
    z-index:99999;
}

.institution-menu.show{
    display:block;
}

.institution-menu a{
    display:block;
    padding:14px 18px;
    color:#333;
    text-decoration:none;
    border-bottom:1px solid #eee;
    transition:0.3s;
}

.institution-menu a:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
}

.institution-menu a:hover{
    background:#E1600F;
    color:#fff;
}
/* =========================
   INSTITUTIONS DROPDOWN
========================= */

.institution-dropdown{
    position:relative;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
}

.institution-btn{
    background:none;
    border:none;
    color:#17211F;
    font-size:15px;
    font-weight:500;
    cursor:pointer;
    padding:0;
}

.institution-btn:hover{
    color:#E1600F;
}

.institution-menu{
    display:none;
    position:absolute;
    top:40px;
    left:0;
    min-width:300px;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:10px;
    box-shadow:0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.15);
    z-index:99999;
    overflow:hidden;
}

.institution-menu.show{
    display:block;
}

.institution-menu a{
    display:block !important;
    padding:14px 20px !important;
    color:#17211F !important;
    text-decoration:none !important;
    border-bottom:1px solid #eee;
}

.institution-menu a:last-child{
    border-bottom:none;
}

.institution-menu a:hover{
    background:#E1600F;
    color:#fff !important;
}
.admission-banner{
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:500px 1fr;
    gap:50px;
    align-items:center;
    background:#fff;
    border-radius:24px;
    padding:30px;
    box-shadow:0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,.08);
}

.admission-poster img{
    width:100%;
    display:block;
    border-radius:18px;
    transition:.4s;
}

.admission-poster img:hover{
    transform:scale(1.02);
}

.admission-content h2{
    font-size:2.4rem;
    margin:15px 0;
}

.admission-content p{
    color:#666;
    line-height:1.8;
    margin-bottom:20px;
}

.admission-content ul{
    margin:20px 0;
    padding-left:20px;
}

.admission-content li{
    margin-bottom:10px;
}

.admission-buttons{
    display:flex;
    gap:15px;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    margin-top:25px;
}

@media(max-width:991px){

    .admission-banner{
        grid-template-columns:1fr;
    }

    .admission-content h2{
        font-size:1.8rem;
    }
}