:root {
      /* Brand colors */
      --navy-900: #0a2540;        /* Primary deep navy */
      --navy-800: #0f3057;
      --navy-700: #1a4480;
      --navy-600: #2a5db0;
      --navy-50:  #eef3fb;
      --gold-600: #b8893a;
      --gold-500: #d4a574;        /* Primary gold accent */
      --gold-400: #e0bc8a;
      --gold-100: #f7eede;
      --cream:    #fdfbf7;
      --white:    #ffffff;
      --ink-900:  #0d1521;
      --ink-700:  #2d3748;
      --ink-500:  #5a6478;
      --ink-300:  #a0aec0;
      --ink-100:  #e2e8f0;
      --border:   #e8eaf0;
      --success:  #16a34a;
      --whatsapp: #25d366;
      --danger:   #dc2626;

      /* Type scale */
      --font-display: 'Fraunces', Georgia, serif;
      --font-body: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

      /* Layout */
      --container: 1240px;
      --radius-sm: 6px;
      --radius: 12px;
      --radius-lg: 20px;
      --radius-xl: 28px;

      /* Shadows */
      --shadow-sm: 0 1px 2px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.06);
      --shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.08);
      --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.12);
      --shadow-lg: 0 20px 50px rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.18);
      --shadow-gold: 0 12px 32px rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.32);

      /* Transitions */
      --ease: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
      --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
    }

    /* ============ RESET ============ */
    *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
    html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }
    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 16px;
      line-height: 1.65;
      color: var(--ink-700);
      background: var(--white);
      overflow-x: hidden;
      -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
      -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
    }
    img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
    a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color 0.25s var(--ease); }
    button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; }
    input, textarea, select { font: inherit; }

    /* ============ TYPOGRAPHY ============ */
    h1, h2, h3, h4, h5 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-weight: 600;
      line-height: 1.15;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }
    h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4rem); font-weight: 700; }
    h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem); }
    h3 { font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.75rem); }
    h4 { font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.6vw, 1.35rem); font-weight: 600; }
    p  { color: var(--ink-700); }

    .display-italic { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-600); font-weight: 500; }

    /* ============ LAYOUT HELPERS ============ */
    .container { width: 100%; max-width: var(--container); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 24px; }
    .section { padding: clamp(60px, 9vw, 110px) 0; }
    .section-tight { padding: clamp(40px, 6vw, 70px) 0; }
    .text-center { text-align: center; }

    .eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: var(--gold-600);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .eyebrow::before {
      content: '';
      width: 28px;
      height: 1px;
      background: var(--gold-500);
    }

    .section-head { max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 56px; text-align: center; }
    .section-head p { font-size: 1.075rem; color: var(--ink-500); margin-top: 14px; }

    /* ============ BUTTONS ============ */
    .btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 8px;
      padding: 14px 28px;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.01em;
      border-radius: 999px;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
      white-space: nowrap;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .btn-primary {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-600));
      color: var(--navy-900);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
    }
    .btn-primary:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.45); }
    .btn-dark {
      background: var(--navy-900);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .btn-dark:hover { background: var(--navy-800); transform: translateY(-2px); }
    .btn-outline {
      background: transparent;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      border: 1.5px solid var(--navy-900);
    }
    .btn-outline:hover { background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--white); }
    .btn-ghost {
      color: var(--white);
      border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    }
    .btn-ghost:hover { background: var(--white); color: var(--navy-900); border-color: var(--white); }
    .btn-sm { padding: 10px 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .btn-lg { padding: 17px 36px; font-size: 1rem; }

    /* ============ ANNOUNCEMENT TOP BAR ============ */
    .topbar {
      background: var(--navy-900);
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      padding: 8px 0;
    }
    .topbar-inner {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 16px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .topbar-msg {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      color: var(--gold-400);
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .topbar-msg .pulse-dot {
      width: 8px; height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--gold-500);
      animation: pulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
    }
    @keyframes pulse {
      0%, 100% { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
      50% { opacity: 0.5; transform: scale(1.4); }
    }
    .topbar-contact {
      display: flex;
      gap: 22px;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    }
    .topbar-contact a { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
    .topbar-contact a:hover { color: var(--gold-500); }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .topbar-contact { display: none; }
      .topbar { font-size: 0.75rem; }
    }

    /* ============ HEADER / NAV ============ */
    .header {
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 100;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
      backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(18px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      transition: box-shadow 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .header.scrolled { box-shadow: var(--shadow); }
    .nav {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 14px 0;
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      max-width: 150px;
      /* padding: 10px; */
    }
    .logo-mark {
      width: 48px;
      height: 48px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-700));
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      color: var(--gold-500);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      position: relative;
    }
    .logo-mark::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: -2px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500), transparent);
      z-index: -1;
      opacity: 0.4;
    }
    .logo-text { line-height: 1.1; }
    .logo-text .l1 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      letter-spacing: -0.01em;
    }
    .logo-text .l2 {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: var(--ink-500);
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
      list-style: none;
    }
    .nav-links a {
      padding: 10px 14px;
      color: var(--ink-700);
      font-weight: 500;
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      position: relative;
      transition: color 0.2s var(--ease);
    }
    .nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--navy-900); }
    .nav-links a.active::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -2px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 24px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold-500);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }
    .nav-cta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }

    .menu-toggle {
      display: none;
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 8px;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 1100px) {
      .nav-links { display: none; }
      .menu-toggle { display: flex; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .nav-cta .btn:not(.menu-toggle) { display: none; }
      .logo-mark { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
      .logo-text .l1 { font-size: 1.05rem; }
    }

    /* Mobile drawer */
    .drawer {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0; right: -100%;
      width: min(380px, 88vw);
      height: 100vh;
      background: var(--white);
      z-index: 200;
      padding: 28px;
      overflow-y: auto;
      transition: right 0.4s var(--ease);
      box-shadow: -20px 0 40px rgba(10,37,64,0.15);
    }
    .drawer.open { right: 0; }
    .drawer-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.55);
      backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
      z-index: 199;
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transition: opacity 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .drawer-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
    .drawer-head {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      margin-bottom: 28px;
      padding-bottom: 16px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .drawer-close {
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      background: var(--navy-50);
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .drawer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 2px; }
    .drawer-links a {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding: 14px 16px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink-700);
    }
    .drawer-links a:hover, .drawer-links a.active {
      background: var(--navy-50);
      color: var(--navy-900);
    }
    .drawer-cta {
      margin-top: 24px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .drawer-contact {
      margin-top: 24px;
      padding-top: 20px;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--ink-500);
    }
    .drawer-contact div { margin-bottom: 8px; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; }
    .drawer-contact i { color: var(--gold-600); font-size: 1.1rem; }

    /* =========================================================
       PAGE ROUTING — sections shown/hidden via JS
    ========================================================== */
    .page { display: none; animation: fadeIn 0.4s var(--ease); }
    .page.active { display: block; }
    @keyframes fadeIn {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    }

    /* ============ HERO — HOME ============ */
    .hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 92vh;
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.92) 0%, rgba(15, 48, 87, 0.88) 100%),
        url('../images/about/srm-about.png') center/cover;
      color: var(--white);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .hero::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 80px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--white));
      pointer-events: none;
    }
    .hero-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
      gap: 60px;
      align-items: center;
      width: 100%;
      padding: 80px 0 100px;
    }
    .hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 2; }
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 10px;
      background: rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.4);
      padding: 8px 18px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--gold-400);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .hero-badge i { color: var(--gold-500); }
    .hero h1 {
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5.5vw, 4.4rem);
      line-height: 1.05;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
    }
    .hero h1 .accent {
      font-style: italic;
      color: var(--gold-500);
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .hero-sub {
      font-size: 1.125rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
      max-width: 540px;
      margin-bottom: 36px;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }
    .hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .hero-trust {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 18px;
      margin-top: 36px;
      padding-top: 30px;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    }
    .hero-trust .avatars { display: flex; }
    .hero-trust .avatars div {
      width: 38px; height: 38px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-600));
      border: 2px solid var(--navy-900);
      margin-left: -10px;
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy-900);
    }
    .hero-trust .avatars div:first-child { margin-left: 0; }
    .hero-trust-text { font-size: 0.88rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
    .hero-trust-text strong { color: var(--gold-400); display: block; font-size: 1rem; }

    /* Hero card — Apply form */
    .hero-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 36px;
      color: var(--ink-700);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }
    .hero-card::before {
      content: 'Admissions Open 2026';
      position: absolute;
      top: -12px;
      left: 24px;
      background: var(--gold-500);
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 6px 14px;
      border-radius: 999px;
    }
    .hero-card h3 { margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .hero-card p.lead { color: var(--ink-500); font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }

    @media (max-width: 980px) {
      .hero-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; padding: 60px 0 80px; }
      .hero { min-height: auto; }
    }

    /* ============ FORM ELEMENTS ============ */
    .form-group { margin-bottom: 14px; }
    .form-label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink-700);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .form-input, .form-select, .form-textarea {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 13px 16px;
      border: 1.5px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--ink-900);
      transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
    }
    .form-input:focus, .form-select:focus, .form-textarea:focus {
      outline: none;
      border-color: var(--navy-700);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(42, 93, 176, 0.1);
    }
    .form-textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 100px; font-family: inherit; }
    .form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 12px; }
    @media (max-width: 480px) { .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
    .form-error {
      display: none;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--danger);
      margin-top: 4px;
    }
    .form-error.show { display: block; }
    .form-success {
      display: none;
      padding: 16px;
      background: #ecfdf5;
      border: 1px solid #86efac;
      border-radius: 10px;
      color: #166534;
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      margin-bottom: 16px;
    }
    .form-success.show { display: block; }

    /* ============ STATS BAR ============ */
    .stats-bar {
      background: var(--cream);
      padding: 50px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .stats-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .stat-card {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 24px 16px;
      border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .stat-card:last-child { border-right: none; }
    .stat-value {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 8px;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
    }
    .stat-value .suffix { color: var(--gold-500); }
    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--ink-500);
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .stats-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 8px; }
      .stat-card:nth-child(2) { border-right: none; }
      .stat-card { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 20px 8px; }
      .stat-card:nth-last-child(-n+2) { border-bottom: none; }
    }

    /* ============ COURSES SHOWCASE ============ */
    .courses-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .course-card {
      position: relative;
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 28px;
      transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .course-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      height: 4px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-600));
      transform: scaleX(0);
      transform-origin: left;
      transition: transform 0.5s var(--ease);
    }
    .course-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: transparent;
    }
    .course-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
    .course-icon {
      width: 64px;
      height: 64px;
      border-radius: 16px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-50), #fff);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 1.85rem;
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
    }
    .course-card:hover .course-icon {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-600));
      color: var(--navy-900);
      transform: rotate(-4deg) scale(1.05);
    }
    .course-card h3 { font-size: 1.35rem; margin-bottom: 10px; }
    .course-meta {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--gold-600);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .course-card p { color: var(--ink-500); font-size: 0.92rem; margin-bottom: 20px; }
    .course-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 6px;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .course-tag {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      padding: 4px 10px;
      background: var(--navy-50);
      color: var(--navy-700);
      border-radius: 999px;
      font-weight: 500;
    }
    .course-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--navy-900);
    }
    .course-link i { transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease); }
    .course-card:hover .course-link i { transform: translateX(4px); }
    @media (max-width: 980px) { .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
    @media (max-width: 540px) { .courses-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* ============ WHY CHOOSE US ============ */
    .why-section {
      background: var(--navy-900);
      color: var(--white);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .why-section::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -100px; right: -100px;
      width: 400px; height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,165,116,0.15), transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .why-section .eyebrow { color: var(--gold-400); }
    .why-section h2 { color: var(--white); }
    .why-section .section-head p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); }
    .why-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }
    .why-card {
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 36px 30px;
      transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }
    .why-card:hover {
      background: rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.08);
      border-color: rgba(212, 165, 116, 0.3);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }
    .why-icon {
      width: 56px; height: 56px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-600));
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      margin-bottom: 20px;
    }
    .why-card h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: 1.25rem; }
    .why-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7); font-size: 0.93rem; }
    @media (max-width: 980px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
    @media (max-width: 600px) { .why-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* ============ PLACEMENT HIGHLIGHT ============ */
    .placement-highlight {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream) 0%, #fff 100%);
      position: relative;
    }
    .placement-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
      gap: 60px;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .placement-stats {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
      margin-top: 32px;
    }
    .placement-stat {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 22px;
    }
    .placement-stat .num {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2.25rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      line-height: 1;
      letter-spacing: -0.02em;
    }
    .placement-stat .num span { color: var(--gold-500); }
    .placement-stat .lbl { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-500); margin-top: 6px; }

    .recruiter-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 12px;
      background: var(--white);
      padding: 28px;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
    }
    .recruiter-logo {
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
      background: var(--cream);
      border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--navy-700);
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 8px;
      text-align: center;
    }
    .recruiter-logo:hover {
      background: var(--navy-900);
      color: var(--gold-500);
      transform: scale(1.05);
    }
    @media (max-width: 768px) { .placement-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }

    /* ============ TESTIMONIALS ============ */
    .testimonial-track {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
    }
    .testimonial-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px;
      position: relative;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .testimonial-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
      border-color: var(--gold-400);
    }
    .testimonial-card::before {
      content: '"';
      position: absolute;
      top: 12px; right: 24px;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 5rem;
      color: var(--gold-100);
      line-height: 1;
    }
    .testimonial-stars {
      color: var(--gold-500);
      margin-bottom: 16px;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }
    .testimonial-quote {
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.7;
      color: var(--ink-700);
      margin-bottom: 24px;
      font-style: italic;
    }
    .testimonial-author { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
    .testimonial-avatar {
      width: 48px; height: 48px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-700), var(--navy-900));
      color: var(--gold-500);
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1.15rem;
    }
    .testimonial-author .name {
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .testimonial-author .role {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--ink-500);
    }
    @media (max-width: 980px) { .testimonial-track { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* ============ CTA STRIP ============ */
    .cta-strip {
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,37,64,0.95), rgba(15,48,87,0.92)),
        url('https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1523050854058-8df90110c9f1?w=2000&q=80') center/cover;
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 80px 0;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
    }
    .cta-strip h2 {
      color: var(--white);
      max-width: 700px;
      margin: 0 auto 18px;
    }
    .cta-strip h2 em { color: var(--gold-500); font-style: italic; }
    .cta-strip p {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
      max-width: 580px;
      margin: 0 auto 32px;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
    }
    .cta-actions { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; }

    /* =========================================================
       PAGE HEROES (smaller — for inner pages)
    ========================================================== */
    .page-hero {
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,37,64,0.93), rgba(15,48,87,0.88)),
        url('../images/about/srm-about.png') center/cover;
      color: var(--white);
      padding: 100px 0 70px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .page-hero .breadcrumb {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 8px;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .page-hero .breadcrumb a { color: var(--gold-400); }
    .page-hero .breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-500); }
    .page-hero h1 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 14px; max-width: 820px; }
    .page-hero h1 em { color: var(--gold-500); font-style: italic; }
    .page-hero p {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.82);
      max-width: 660px;
      font-size: 1.08rem;
    }

    /* =========================================================
       ABOUT PAGE
    ========================================================== */
    .about-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 60px;
      align-items: center;
    }
    .about-image {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      background:
        linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(10,37,64,0.2), transparent),
        url('../images/about/srm-about.png') center/cover;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
      position: relative;
    }
    .about-badge {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 24px; left: 24px; right: 24px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 20px 24px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }
    .about-badge h4 {
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .about-badge p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-500); margin: 0; }

    .vm-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 24px;
      margin-top: 60px;
    }
    .vm-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-left: 4px solid var(--gold-500);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 32px;
    }
    .vm-card h3 {
      color: var(--navy-900);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .vm-card h3 i { color: var(--gold-500); font-size: 1.4rem; }

    .leaders-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
    }
    .leader-card {
      text-align: center;
      background: var(--cream);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 36px 28px;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .leader-card:hover { background: var(--white); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
    .leader-photo {
      width: 130px; height: 130px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      margin: 0 auto 20px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-700), var(--navy-900));
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold-500);
      border: 3px solid var(--white);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }
    .leader-card h4 { color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .leader-card .role {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--gold-600);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .leader-card p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--ink-500); }

    .accred-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .accred-item {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 24px 16px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .accred-item:hover { border-color: var(--gold-500); transform: translateY(-3px); }
    .accred-item i {
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--gold-600);
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .accred-item .label {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .accred-item .desc { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-500); }

    @media (max-width: 980px) {
      .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
      .leaders-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .accred-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .vm-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }

    /* =========================================================
       COURSES PAGE
    ========================================================== */
     
    .program-block {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      padding: 48px;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .program-block::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0; left: 0;
      width: 6px; height: 100%;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-600));
    }
    .program-head {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      gap: 20px;
      margin-bottom: 32px;
      padding-bottom: 24px;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .program-title { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
    .program-icon {
      width: 72px; height: 72px;
      border-radius: 18px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-50), #fff);
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 2rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }
    .program-title h3 { font-size: 1.65rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
    .program-title p { color: var(--ink-500); font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }

    .program-courses {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .program-course {
      background: var(--cream);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 20px;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .program-course:hover {
      background: var(--white);
      border-color: var(--gold-500);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .program-course h4 {
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .program-course-meta {
      display: flex;
      gap: 12px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-top: 12px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
    }
    .program-course-meta span {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 4px;
      color: var(--ink-500);
    }
    .program-course-meta i { color: var(--gold-600); }
    .program-course p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--ink-500); margin: 0; }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .program-block { padding: 32px 24px; }
      .program-courses { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .program-icon { width: 56px; height: 56px; font-size: 1.5rem; }
    }

    /* =========================================================
       ADMISSIONS PAGE
    ========================================================== */
    .process-steps {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
      gap: 12px;
      position: relative;
    }
    .process-step {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 24px 18px;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .process-step:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold-500);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .process-step .num {
      width: 36px; height: 36px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-600));
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 700;
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      margin: 0 auto 14px;
      font-size: 1rem;
    }
    .process-step h4 {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .process-step p { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--ink-500); margin: 0; line-height: 1.5; }

    .admissions-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
      gap: 40px;
      margin-top: 60px;
    }
    .info-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 36px;
    }
    .info-card h3 {
      color: var(--navy-900);
      margin-bottom: 22px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .info-card h3 i { color: var(--gold-500); }
    .eligibility-list, .scholarship-list { list-style: none; }
    .eligibility-list li, .scholarship-list li {
      padding: 14px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
      display: flex;
      gap: 14px;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }
    .eligibility-list li:last-child, .scholarship-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .eligibility-list i, .scholarship-list i {
      color: var(--gold-500);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      margin-top: 3px;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }
    .eligibility-list strong, .scholarship-list strong {
      color: var(--navy-900);
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 2px;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }
    .eligibility-list span, .scholarship-list span {
      color: var(--ink-500);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .dates-card {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy-900), var(--navy-800));
      color: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 36px;
    }
    .dates-card h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 22px; }
    .dates-list { list-style: none; }
    .dates-list li {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      padding: 14px 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
      font-size: 0.93rem;
    }
    .dates-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
    .dates-list .event { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); }
    .dates-list .date {
      color: var(--gold-500);
      font-weight: 600;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    @media (max-width: 980px) {
      .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
      .admissions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 540px) { .process-steps { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }

    /* =========================================================
       CAMPUS LIFE
    ========================================================== */
    .campus-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .campus-card {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      aspect-ratio: 16/10;
      background: var(--navy-900);
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .campus-card img, .campus-card .bg {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
    }
    .campus-card .bg {
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
    }
    .campus-card:hover img, .campus-card:hover .bg { transform: scale(1.05); }
    .campus-card-content {
      position: absolute;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      padding: 28px;
      background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(10,37,64,0.95), transparent);
      color: var(--white);
    }
    .campus-card h3 { color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 8px; }
    .campus-card p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.85); font-size: 0.9rem; }

    .clubs-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .club-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 28px 20px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .club-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold-500);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .club-card i {
      font-size: 2.2rem;
      color: var(--gold-600);
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
    .club-card h4 {
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .club-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--ink-500); margin: 0; }
    @media (max-width: 980px) {
      .campus-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .clubs-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    }

    /* =========================================================
       PLACEMENTS
    ========================================================== */
    .place-hero-stats {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 18px;
      margin-top: 50px;
    }
    .place-stat {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--white), var(--cream));
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 32px 24px;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }
    .place-stat::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: -40px; right: -40px;
      width: 120px; height: 120px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(212,165,116,0.15), transparent 70%);
      border-radius: 50%;
    }
    .place-stat .big {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.5vw, 3.25rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      line-height: 1;
      letter-spacing: -0.03em;
      margin-bottom: 10px;
    }
    .place-stat .big span { color: var(--gold-500); }
    .place-stat .lbl { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-500); font-weight: 500; }

    .recruiters-large {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .recruiters-large .recruiter-logo {
      aspect-ratio: 3/2;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
    }
    @media (max-width: 980px) {
      .place-hero-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
      .recruiters-large { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    }

    .alumni-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 24px;
    }
    .alumni-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 28px;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .alumni-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--gold-400); }
    .alumni-head {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 14px;
      margin-bottom: 18px;
    }
    .alumni-photo {
      width: 60px; height: 60px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-500), var(--gold-600));
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
    }
    .alumni-info h4 { color: var(--navy-900); font-size: 1.05rem; }
    .alumni-info .pkg { color: var(--success); font-weight: 600; font-size: 0.85rem; }
    .alumni-card .company {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--gold-600);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .alumni-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-500); font-style: italic; }
    @media (max-width: 980px) { .alumni-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* =========================================================
       GALLERY
    ========================================================== */
    .gallery-tabs {
      display: flex;
      gap: 8px;
      justify-content: center;
      margin-bottom: 40px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }
    .gallery-tab {
      padding: 10px 22px;
      border-radius: 999px;
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--ink-700);
      transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
    }
    .gallery-tab:hover { border-color: var(--gold-500); }
    .gallery-tab.active {
      background: var(--navy-900);
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: var(--navy-900);
    }
    .gallery-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      grid-auto-rows: 220px;
      gap: 16px;
    }
    .gallery-item {
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      overflow: hidden;
      position: relative;
      cursor: pointer;
      background: var(--navy-900);
    }
    .gallery-item:nth-child(1), .gallery-item:nth-child(7) { grid-row: span 2; }
    .gallery-item:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 2; }
    .gallery-item .bg {
      width: 100%; height: 100%;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      transition: transform 0.6s var(--ease);
      object-fit:cover;
    }
    .gallery-item:hover .bg { transform: scale(1.08); }
    .gallery-item::after {
      content: '\2197';
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px; right: 16px;
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.95);
      color: var(--navy-900);
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      opacity: 0;
      transform: scale(0.8);
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .gallery-item:hover::after { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
    @media (max-width: 980px) {
      .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        grid-auto-rows: 180px;
      }
      .gallery-item:nth-child(4) { grid-column: span 1; }
    }

    /* =========================================================
       BLOG
    ========================================================== */
    .blog-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 28px;
    }
    .blog-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
      cursor: pointer;
    }
    .blog-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    }
    .blog-image {
      aspect-ratio: 16/10;
      background-size: cover;
      background-position: center;
      position: relative;
    }
    .blog-cat {
      position: absolute;
      top: 16px; left: 16px;
      background: var(--gold-500);
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 5px 12px;
      border-radius: 999px;
    }
    .blog-body { padding: 28px; }
    .blog-meta {
      display: flex;
      gap: 14px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      color: var(--ink-500);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .blog-meta span { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; }
    .blog-meta i { color: var(--gold-600); }
    .blog-card h3 {
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      margin-bottom: 12px;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      line-height: 1.3;
    }
    .blog-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--ink-500); margin-bottom: 16px; }
    .blog-card .read {
      font-weight: 600;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--navy-900);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 6px;
    }
    @media (max-width: 980px) { .blog-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* =========================================================
       CONTACT
    ========================================================== */
    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.1fr;
      gap: 50px;
    }
    .contact-info-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 16px;
      margin: 32px 0 36px;
    }
    .contact-info-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius);
      padding: 24px;
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .contact-info-card:hover {
      border-color: var(--gold-500);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    }
    .contact-info-card i {
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      color: var(--gold-600);
      margin-bottom: 12px;
    }
    .contact-info-card h4 {
      color: var(--navy-900);
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 6px;
    }
    .contact-info-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--ink-500); margin: 0; }
    .contact-info-card a { color: var(--ink-500); }
    .contact-info-card a:hover { color: var(--navy-900); }

    .contact-form {
      background: var(--white);
      border: 1px solid var(--border);
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      padding: 36px;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .map-card {
      border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
      overflow: hidden;
      margin-top: 24px;
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
      background: var(--navy-50);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow);
    }
    .map-card iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; border: 0; }
    @media (max-width: 880px) {
      .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; }
      .contact-info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 480px) { .contact-info-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }

    /* =========================================================
       FOOTER
    ========================================================== */
    .footer {
      background: var(--ink-900);
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      padding: 80px 0 0;
      position: relative;
    }
    .footer-top {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
      gap: 48px;
      padding-bottom: 50px;
    }
    .footer-logo {
     background: #fff;
     border-radius: 10px;
     padding: 15px 12px;
     max-width: 180px;
    }
    .footer h4 {
      color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 22px;
    }
    .footer-about p {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      margin: 16px 0 24px;
      line-height: 1.7;
    }
    .footer-about .logo-text .l1 { color: var(--white); }
    .footer-about .logo-text .l2 { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
    .footer-social {
      display: flex;
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .footer-social a {
      width: 40px; height: 40px;
      border-radius: 10px;
      background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .footer-social a:hover {
      background: var(--gold-500);
      color: var(--navy-900);
      border-color: var(--gold-500);
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }
    .footer-links { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .footer-links a {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
    }
    .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-500); padding-left: 4px; }
    .footer-contact { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.8; }
    .footer-contact div { margin-bottom: 12px; display: flex; gap: 10px; }
    .footer-contact i { color: var(--gold-500); margin-top: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }

    .footer-bottom {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
      padding: 24px 0;
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 18px;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    }
    .footer-bottom-links { display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
    .footer-bottom-links a:hover { color: var(--gold-500); }

    @media (max-width: 980px) {
      .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; }
    }
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .footer-top { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
      .footer { padding-top: 60px; }
    }

    /* =========================================================
       FLOATING ACTION BUTTONS — Sticky Apply, WhatsApp, Call
    ========================================================== */
    .float-fab {
      position: fixed;
      right: 20px;
      z-index: 90;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 12px;
    }
    .float-fab.bottom { bottom: 20px; }
    .fab-btn {
      width: 54px; height: 54px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: grid;
      place-items: center;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(10,37,64,0.18);
      transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
      position: relative;
    }
    .fab-btn:hover { transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-2px); }
    .fab-whatsapp {
      background: var(--whatsapp);
      animation: fabPulse 2.5s infinite;
    }
    .fab-call { background: var(--navy-900); }
    .fab-top {
      background: var(--gold-500);
      color: var(--navy-900);
      opacity: 0;
      pointer-events: none;
      transform: translateY(20px);
    }
    .fab-top.show { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; transform: translateY(0); }
    @keyframes fabPulse {
      0% { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.5); }
      70% { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4), 0 0 0 16px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
      100% { box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4), 0 0 0 0 rgba(37, 211, 102, 0); }
    }

    /* Sticky bottom Apply Bar (Mobile) */
    .sticky-apply {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
      background: var(--white);
      border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
      padding: 12px 16px;
      box-shadow: 0 -8px 24px rgba(10,37,64,0.12);
      z-index: 95;
      gap: 10px;
    }
    .sticky-apply .btn { flex: 1; padding: 13px 16px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .sticky-apply { display: flex; }
      .float-fab.bottom { bottom: 90px; }
    }

    /* =========================================================
       MODAL — Apply Now
    ========================================================== */
    .modal-overlay {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      background: rgba(10, 37, 64, 0.7);
      backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
      z-index: 300;
      display: none;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      padding: 20px;
      animation: fadeIn 0.3s var(--ease);
    }
    .modal-overlay.open { display: flex; }
    .modal {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 540px;
      max-height: 92vh;
      overflow-y: auto;
      position: relative;
      animation: modalIn 0.4s var(--ease);
    }
    @keyframes modalIn {
      from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(30px) scale(0.96); }
      to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); }
    }
    .modal-head {
      padding: 32px 36px 0;
      position: relative;
    }
    .modal-close {
      position: absolute;
      top: 18px; right: 18px;
      width: 38px; height: 38px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--navy-50);
      color: var(--navy-900);
      display: grid; place-items: center;
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      transition: all 0.2s var(--ease);
    }
    .modal-close:hover { background: var(--navy-900); color: var(--white); transform: rotate(90deg); }
    .modal-head h3 { color: var(--navy-900); margin-bottom: 6px; }
    .modal-head p { color: var(--ink-500); font-size: 0.92rem; }
    .modal-body { padding: 24px 36px 36px; }
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .modal-head, .modal-body { padding-left: 24px; padding-right: 24px; }
    }

    /* =========================================================
       UTILITY — REVEAL ON SCROLL
    ========================================================== */
    .reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: all 0.7s var(--ease-out); }
    .reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
    .reveal.delay-1 { transition-delay: 0.1s; }
    .reveal.delay-2 { transition-delay: 0.2s; }
    .reveal.delay-3 { transition-delay: 0.3s; }
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
      .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
      *, *::before, *::after { animation-duration: 0.001s !important; transition-duration: 0.001s !important; }
    }