/*
Theme Name: Laasya Academy
Theme URI: https://laasyaacademy.com
Description: Official theme for Laasya Cultural Academy — a premier arts school offering Bharatanatyam, Music, Visual Arts, and more.
Version: 1.0.0
Author: Laasya Academy
Text Domain: laasya-academy
*/

/* ============================================================
   CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES (Design Tokens)
   ============================================================ */
:root {
  /* Brand Colors */
  --primary: #A8201A;
  --primary-dark: #6F1511;
  --primary-light: #BD3A34;
  --gold: #D4AF37;
  --gold-light: #E5A823;
  --gold-dark: #8A6928;
  --purple: #1F110B;
  --purple-mid: #3E2419;
  --purple-light: #6A4435;
  --ivory: #FFFDF6;
  --ivory-dark: #FAF1DF;

  /* Text Colors */
  --text-dark: #2A170F;
  --text-medium: #4E2E20;
  --text-light: #7E5F50;
  --text-muted: #AE9385;
  --white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, #1F110B 0%, #A8201A 50%, #3E2419 100%);
  --gradient-hero-alt: linear-gradient(160deg, #120905 0%, #1F110B 40%, #6F1511 100%);
  --gradient-card: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.12), rgba(255,255,255,0.04));
  --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #D4AF37 0%, #E5A823 50%, #8A6928 100%);
  --gradient-footer: linear-gradient(160deg, #120905 0%, #1F110B 60%, #3E2419 100%);
  --gradient-magenta: linear-gradient(135deg, #6F1511 0%, #A8201A 50%, #BD3A34 100%);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(45,10,78,0.10);
  --shadow-card: 0 20px 60px rgba(194,24,91,0.15);
  --shadow-hover: 0 30px 80px rgba(194,24,91,0.28);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 32px rgba(212,175,55,0.35);
  --shadow-header: 0 4px 30px rgba(45,10,78,0.20);

  /* Borders */
  --border-radius: 16px;
  --border-radius-sm: 8px;
  --border-radius-lg: 24px;
  --border-radius-xl: 40px;
  --border-radius-pill: 100px;
  --border-color: rgba(194,24,91,0.15);

  /* Transitions */
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-slow: all 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  --transition-fast: all 0.15s ease;

  /* Typography */
  --font-heading: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-body: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
  --font-accent: 'Dancing Script', cursive;

  /* Spacing */
  --section-padding: 90px 0;
  --section-padding-sm: 60px 0;
  --container-max: 1280px;
  --container-pad: 0 24px;

  /* Z-index */
  --z-header: 1000;
  --z-modal: 10000;
  --z-overlay: 9999;
  --z-tooltip: 5000;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--ivory);
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body.admin-bar-hidden #wpadminbar {
  display: none !important;
}

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

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

a:hover {
  color: var(--primary-dark);
}

ul, ol {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

input, textarea, select {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

/* ============================================================
   TYPOGRAPHY
   ============================================================ */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  line-height: 1.25;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

h1 { font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 1.9rem); }
h4 { font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.4rem); }
h5 { font-size: 1.1rem; }
h6 { font-size: 1rem; }

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

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

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.section-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
}

.section-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(194,24,91,0.1), rgba(212,175,55,0.15));
  color: var(--primary);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 6px 18px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(194,24,91,0.2);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
  width: fit-content;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   LAYOUT UTILITIES
   ============================================================ */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: var(--container-pad);
}

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

.section-padding-sm {
  padding: var(--section-padding-sm);
}

.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-left   { text-align: left; }
.text-right  { text-align: right; }

.flex { display: flex; }
.flex-center { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.flex-between { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; }
.flex-col { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.gap-1 { gap: 8px; }
.gap-2 { gap: 16px; }
.gap-3 { gap: 24px; }
.gap-4 { gap: 32px; }

.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 32px; }
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 28px; }
.grid-4 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 24px; }

.mt-1 { margin-top: 8px; }
.mt-2 { margin-top: 16px; }
.mt-3 { margin-top: 24px; }
.mt-4 { margin-top: 32px; }

.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 8px; }
.mb-2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mb-3 { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mb-4 { margin-bottom: 32px; }

/* ============================================================
   BUTTONS
   ============================================================ */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(212,175,55,0.5);
  color: var(--purple);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(194,24,91,0.35);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background: var(--primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(194,24,91,0.45);
  color: var(--white);
}

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

.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--purple);
  border-color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-outline-primary {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--primary);
  border-color: var(--primary);
}

.btn-outline-primary:hover {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.btn-sm {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

.btn-lg {
  padding: 18px 44px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* ============================================================
   CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

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

.card-body { padding: 24px; }

.glass-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

/* ============================================================
   FORMS
   ============================================================ */
.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-label {
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-medium);
}

.form-control {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background: var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
  outline: none;
}

.form-control:focus {
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(194,24,91,0.12);
}

.form-control::placeholder {
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

textarea.form-control {
  resize: vertical;
  min-height: 120px;
}

.form-select {
  appearance: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='12' height='8' viewBox='0 0 12 8'%3E%3Cpath fill='%23C2185B' d='M1 1l5 5 5-5'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  background-position: right 14px center;
  padding-right: 40px;
}

.form-check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.form-check-input {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  accent-color: var(--primary);
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-error {
  color: #e53e3e;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: none;
}

.form-error.show { display: block; }

.form-success {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(72,187,120,0.1), rgba(72,187,120,0.05));
  border: 1px solid rgba(72,187,120,0.3);
  color: #276749;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  padding: 16px 20px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  display: none;
}

.form-success.show { display: block; }

.alert {
  padding: 14px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.alert-error {
  background: rgba(229,62,62,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(229,62,62,0.25);
  color: #c53030;
}

.alert-success {
  background: rgba(72,187,120,0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(72,187,120,0.25);
  color: #276749;
}

/* ============================================================
   BADGES & PILLS
   ============================================================ */
.badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

.badge-dance    { background: rgba(194,24,91,0.12); color: var(--primary); }
.badge-music    { background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15); color: var(--gold-dark); }
.badge-arts     { background: rgba(74,20,140,0.1); color: var(--purple-mid); }
.badge-fitness  { background: rgba(56,161,105,0.1); color: #276749; }

/* ============================================================
   HEADER
   ============================================================ */
#site-header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: var(--z-header);
  padding: 18px 0;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
  background: transparent;
}

#site-header.scrolled {
  background: rgba(26,10,46,0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-header);
  padding: 12px 0;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 24px;
}

/* Logo */
.site-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  text-decoration: none;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logo-monogram {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  letter-spacing: -1px;
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

.logo-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Primary Navigation */
#primary-menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

#primary-menu li a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: block;
}

#primary-menu li a:hover,
#primary-menu li.current-menu-item a {
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
}

/* Header Actions */
.header-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-user-badge {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
}

.user-avatar-header {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--purple);
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.user-name-header {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.9);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.role-badge-header {
  background: rgba(194,24,91,0.2);
  color: var(--primary-light);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 2px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(194,24,91,0.3);
  text-transform: capitalize;
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08); }

.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.hamburger.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px); }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px); }

/* Mobile Menu */
.mobile-menu-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(26,10,46,0.98);
  z-index: calc(var(--z-header) + 1);
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.mobile-menu-overlay.open { display: flex; }

.mobile-menu-overlay a {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 12px 32px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-menu-overlay a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.mobile-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 24px;
  right: 24px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  opacity: 0.7;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mobile-close:hover { opacity: 1; }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
#site-footer {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #17082c 0%, #0a0314 100%);
  border-top: 2px solid transparent;
  border-image: linear-gradient(to right, var(--primary) 0%, var(--gold) 50%, var(--primary-light) 100%) 1;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  padding: 90px 0 0;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 0.9fr 1.1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-weight: 700;
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  padding-bottom: 8px;
}

.footer-heading::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 35px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.logo-monogram {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--purple);
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.logo-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.logo-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-top: 6px;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.footer-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

.footer-address {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 12px;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.footer-address .icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-top: 3px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.footer-address address {
  font-style: normal;
}

.footer-links-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-links-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-links-list a::before {
  content: '✦';
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  opacity: 0.5;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-links-list a:hover::before {
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 1;
}

.footer-programs-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-programs-list a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}

.footer-programs-list a::before {
  content: '→';
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-programs-list a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.footer-programs-list a:hover::before {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-contact-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 15px;
  list-style: none;
}

.footer-contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.footer-contact-list a {
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-contact-list a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-contact-list .icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.footer-contact-list li:hover .icon {
  background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 30px;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  color: var(--white);
}

.social-btn.facebook:hover {
  background: #1877f2;
  border-color: #1877f2;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(24, 119, 242, 0.4);
}

.social-btn.instagram:hover {
  background: linear-gradient(45deg, #f09433, #e6683c, #dc2743, #cc2366, #bc1888);
  border-color: #e6683c;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(220, 39, 67, 0.4);
}

.social-btn.youtube:hover {
  background: #ff0000;
  border-color: #ff0000;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(255, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.social-btn.whatsapp:hover {
  background: #25d366;
  border-color: #25d366;
  box-shadow: 0 5px 15px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
}

.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 25px 0;
  margin-top: 50px;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.footer-bottom-inner a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}

.footer-bottom-inner a:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.hero-section {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--purple);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 120px 0 80px;
}

/* Background Image Slider */
.hero-slider-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 1.5s ease-in-out, transform 8s ease-out;
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1.01);
}

.hero-slider-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(45, 10, 78, 0.95) 0%,
    rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.70) 50%,
    rgba(26, 10, 46, 0.92) 100%
  );
  z-index: 2;
}

.hero-bg-particles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 3;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.3);
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.hero-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.hero-heading .accent {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  display: block;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.hero-cta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.hero-visual {
  position: absolute;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 45%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Floating dance silhouettes */
.dance-silhouette {
  position: absolute;
  opacity: 0.12;
  font-size: 8rem;
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.dance-silhouette:nth-child(1) { top: 15%; right: 20%; animation-delay: 0s; font-size: 7rem; }
.dance-silhouette:nth-child(2) { top: 40%; right: 5%; animation-delay: 2s; font-size: 9rem; opacity: 0.08; }
.dance-silhouette:nth-child(3) { bottom: 20%; right: 25%; animation-delay: 4s; font-size: 6rem; }

@keyframes float {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0) rotate(-5deg); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-30px) rotate(5deg); }
}

.hero-scroll-indicator {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  z-index: 6;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  animation: bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.scroll-arrow {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-right: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

@keyframes bounce {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(0); }
  50% { transform: translateX(-50%) translateY(8px); }
}

/* ============================================================
   STATS BAR
   ============================================================ */
.stats-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 -4px 60px rgba(45,10,78,0.12);
  padding: 60px 0;
  position: relative;
}

.stats-bar::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--gradient-magenta);
}

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

.stat-item {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 24px 32px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  position: relative;
}

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

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gradient-magenta);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.stat-icon {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.about-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--ivory);
}

.about-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 50%, rgba(168,32,26,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%),
              radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(212,175,55,0.06) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-section > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-text h2 { margin-bottom: 20px; }

.about-highlight {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
}

/* Timeline */
.timeline {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 32px;
}

.timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 10px;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), var(--gold), var(--purple-mid));
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.timeline-item::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -26px;
  top: 8px;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
}

.timeline-year {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
}

/* ============================================================
   COURSES SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.courses-section { background: var(--ivory-dark); }

.filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  border: 1.5px solid var(--border-color);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background: var(--primary);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--primary);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(194,24,91,0.3);
}

.courses-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
}

.course-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 28px 24px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.course-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
  border-color: rgba(194,24,91,0.15);
}

.course-icon {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.1));
}

.course-category { margin-bottom: 10px; }

.course-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.course-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.course-levels {
  display: flex;
  gap: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.level-pill {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  padding: 3px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  background: rgba(212,175,55,0.1);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.2);
}

.course-card[data-category="dance"] .course-icon { color: var(--primary); }
.course-card[data-category="music"] .course-icon { color: var(--gold-dark); }

/* ============================================================
   WHY CHOOSE US
   ============================================================ */
.why-section {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  overflow: visible;
}

.why-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(45,10,78,0.03) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.why-section > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.why-card {
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--ivory), var(--ivory-dark));
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
  text-align: center;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border-color: rgba(194,24,91,0.2);
}

.why-icon {
  width: 72px;
  height: 72px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(45,10,78,0.25);
}

.why-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.why-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials-section {
  background: var(--gradient-hero-alt);
  padding: var(--section-padding);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonials-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: url('assets/images/mandala_pattern.png');
  background-repeat: repeat;
  background-position: center;
  background-size: 350px;
  opacity: 0.045;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.testimonials-section > * {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.testimonials-section .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.testimonials-section .section-subtitle { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

.testimonial-slider {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.testimonial-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: var(--transition-slow);
}

.testimonial-slide {
  min-width: 100%;
  padding: 0 40px;
}

.testimonial-card {
  max-width: 700px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  padding: 44px 48px;
  text-align: center;
}

.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-accent);
  font-size: 4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.testimonial-text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  line-height: 1.85;
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

.testimonial-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.testimonial-role {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

.testimonial-stars {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.slider-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.slider-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.25);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border: none;
}

.slider-dot.active {
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scale(1.3);
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--gradient-magenta);
  padding: 80px 0;
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta-band::before {
  content: '✦';
  position: absolute;
  font-size: 20rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  top: -60px;
  right: -60px;
}

.cta-band h2 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT STRIP
   ============================================================ */
.contact-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: var(--section-padding);
}

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

.contact-map-placeholder {
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 380px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8d5f0, #fce4ec);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.contact-map-placeholder iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: none;
}

.contact-info-block { margin-bottom: 28px; }

.contact-info-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--primary);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.contact-info-value {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   LOGIN PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.login-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 40px 24px;
}

.login-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 460px;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

.login-logo {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}

.login-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.login-subtitle {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--text-light);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.role-tabs {
  display: flex;
  background: var(--ivory-dark);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  padding: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.role-tab {
  flex: 1;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 10px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  color: var(--text-light);
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
}

.role-tab.active {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(45,10,78,0.25);
}

.forgot-link {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--primary);
  float: right;
}

.login-footer-text {
  text-align: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-top: 20px;
}

/* ============================================================
   REGISTER PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.register-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding: 100px 24px 60px;
}

.register-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  max-width: 800px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
}

.register-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.register-subtitle {
  color: var(--text-light);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
}

.course-checkboxes {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 10px;
}

.course-checkbox-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-medium);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.course-checkbox-item:has(input:checked) {
  background: rgba(194,24,91,0.06);
  border-color: rgba(194,24,91,0.3);
  color: var(--primary);
}

/* ============================================================
   PAGE HERO (INNER PAGES)
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero {
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  padding: 140px 0 80px;
  text-align: center;
}

.page-hero h1 {
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
}

.page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   404 PAGE
   ============================================================ */
.not-found-page {
  min-height: 100vh;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 40px;
}

.not-found-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 12rem;
  font-weight: 900;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.not-found-title {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.not-found-text {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  max-width: 440px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

/* ============================================================
   MISSION/VISION CARDS
   ============================================================ */
.mvv-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.mvv-card {
  padding: 36px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 4px solid var(--primary);
  background: var(--white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.mvv-card:nth-child(2) { border-top-color: var(--gold); }
.mvv-card:nth-child(3) { border-top-color: var(--purple-mid); }

.mvv-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}

.mvv-icon { font-size: 2.4rem; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mvv-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

/* Faculty / Team Section */
.faculty-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}
.faculty-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 32px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}
.faculty-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
}
.faculty-avatar {
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--ivory-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.faculty-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.faculty-role {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--primary);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.faculty-bio {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-light);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ============================================================
   RETINA / HIGH-DPI MEDIA QUERIES
   ============================================================ */
@media (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2), (min-resolution: 192dpi) {
  .logo-monogram,
  .why-icon {
    /* Ensure crisp rendering at 2x */
    image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
    image-rendering: crisp-edges;
  }
}

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  #primary-menu { display: none; }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .mvv-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .grid-2, .grid-3, .grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-visual { display: none; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root { --section-padding: 60px 0; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
  .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .faculty-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; }
  .hero-cta .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .testimonial-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .login-card, .register-card { padding: 32px 24px; }
  .course-checkboxes { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .footer-bottom { flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; text-align: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .stat-item { border-right: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-color); }
  .stat-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
  .course-checkboxes { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ============================================================
   IMAGE-BASED HOMEPAGE OVERHAUL STYLES
   ============================================================ */

/* 1. About Collage Layout */
.about-collage {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  width: 100%;
}

.collage-item {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 15px 35px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.collage-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.collage-item-1 {
  width: 60%;
  height: 60%;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  z-index: 3;
}

.collage-item-2 {
  width: 55%;
  height: 55%;
  bottom: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 2;
}

.collage-item-3 {
  width: 45%;
  height: 45%;
  top: 20%;
  right: 15%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.collage-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25%;
  left: 5%;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  padding: 15px 25px;
  color: var(--white);
  z-index: 4;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  text-align: center;
  animation: pulse-glow 3s infinite alternate;
}

.collage-badge .badge-num {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.collage-badge .badge-lbl {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.collage-item:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px) scale(1.03);
  z-index: 5;
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

/* 2. Course Card Upgrade (Scoped to Homepage only) */
.home .courses-section .course-card {
  padding: 0 !important;
  overflow: visible;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-color);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.home .course-card-banner {
  height: 160px;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius) var(--border-radius) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  /* Overflow hidden clips the image at the rounded top corners.
     The badge extends below via negative bottom positioning,
     so it appears over the card-content area (which is outside this clip zone). */
}

.home .course-card:hover .course-card-banner {
  background-size: 105% auto; /* soft zoom */
}

.home .course-card-banner-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(45, 10, 78, 0.1), rgba(45, 10, 78, 0.6));
}

.home .course-icon-badge {
  position: relative;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  z-index: 5;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);
  margin: -22px auto 0 auto;
  /* Center the badge at the boundary between banner and content */
}

.home .course-card-content {
  padding: 12px 20px 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.course-card-content .course-category {
  margin-top: 0 !important;
  margin-bottom: 8px !important;
}

/* 3. Why Choose Us Split Layout */
.why-split-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.why-visual-column {
  width: 100%;
}

.why-image-wrap {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-card);
  border: 3px solid var(--gold);
  height: 520px;
}

.why-image-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 6s ease-out;
  display: block;
}

.why-image-wrap:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.why-image-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(45, 10, 78, 0.9) 0%, rgba(194, 24, 91, 0.2) 60%, transparent 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 30px;
}

.why-overlay-text h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 8px;
}

.why-overlay-text p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.why-points-column {
  width: 100%;
}

.why-points-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 20px;
}

/* 4. Gallery Section */
.gallery-masonry {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 25px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 250px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  transition: var(--transition);
  cursor: pointer;
}

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

.gallery-card:hover img.gallery-image {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.gallery-card.card-tall {
  grid-row: span 2;
  height: 525px;
}

.gallery-card.card-wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.gallery-hover {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(45, 10, 78, 0.9);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: var(--transition);
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: var(--border-radius);
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-hover);
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-hover {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-hover-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}

.gallery-hover-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin: 0 0 6px;
}

.gallery-hover-desc {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Gallery Section Background */
.gallery-section {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #fdf6ff 0%, #fff3f8 50%, #f6f4ff 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.gallery-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 0%, rgba(194,24,91,0.05) 0%, transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-masonry {
  grid-auto-rows: 250px;
}

.gallery-card.card-tall {
  grid-row: span 2;
  height: auto;
}

/* Why Section */
.why-section {
  position: relative;
  overflow: visible;
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .why-split-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 30px;
  }
  .why-image-wrap {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .gallery-masonry {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: 200px;
  }
  .gallery-card.card-tall {
    grid-row: span 1;
  }
  .gallery-card.card-wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .about-collage {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .about-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .why-points-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .gallery-masonry {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: 220px;
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .gallery-card.card-tall {
    grid-row: span 1;
  }
  .gallery-card.card-wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }
}

/* ── Teacher Bio Modal ── */
.teacher-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(5, 2, 8, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 10000;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.teacher-modal.active {
  display: flex !important;
}
.teacher-modal-content {
  background: #150C1F;
  border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
  border-radius: 8px;
  width: 90%;
  max-width: 600px;
  max-height: 80vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
  transform: translateY(20px);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.teacher-modal.active .teacher-modal-content {
  transform: translateY(0);
  opacity: 1;
}
.teacher-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.teacher-modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--gold) !important;
}
.teacher-modal-content h3 {
  color: #fff !important;
}
.teacher-modal-content div {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85) !important;
}