/* ========================================
   GAISS — Guru Angad Institute of Sikh Studies
   Design: warm parchment, deep indigo, saffron accent
   Type: Cormorant Garamond (display) + Inter (UI)
   ======================================== */

:root {
  /* Color palette — bolder: vivid kesari saffron, deep midnight indigo, warm cream */
  --cream: #f4ecdb;
  --cream-soft: #fbf7ee;
  --parchment: #e8dcc2;
  --ink: #141d33;
  --ink-soft: #232f4f;
  --ink-light: #45506e;
  --saffron: #e8732a;
  --saffron-deep: #c64f1c;
  --gold: #d4a017;
  --rust: #9c3613;
  --line: rgba(20, 29, 51, 0.16);
  --line-soft: rgba(20, 29, 51, 0.09);

  /* Typography */
  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', 'Georgia', serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;

  /* Layout */
  --max-width: 1240px;
  --gutter: clamp(1.25rem, 4vw, 2.5rem);
  --radius: 4px;
}

/* ---------- Reset & Base ---------- */
*, *::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-weight: 400;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--cream);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Subtle paper grain background */
body::before {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0.5;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, rgba(232, 115, 42, 0.1), transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at bottom right, rgba(20, 29, 51, 0.07), transparent 60%);
}

main { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

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

a {
  color: var(--ink);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

a:hover { color: var(--saffron-deep); }

.container {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

/* ---------- Typography ---------- */
h1, h2, h3, h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
}

.section-eyebrow {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.section-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
}

/* ---------- Header ---------- */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: rgba(245, 239, 225, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.header-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 1.1rem var(--gutter);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.brand-mark {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
  line-height: 1;
  display: inline-block;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.brand:hover .brand-mark { transform: rotate(-12deg) scale(1.1); }

.brand-logo {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.brand:hover .brand-logo { transform: rotate(-8deg) scale(1.06); }

.footer-logo {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover;
  background: var(--cream);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.brand-text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.1; }

.brand-name {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.brand-sub {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.nav { display: flex; gap: 0.5rem; }

.nav-link {
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.01em;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  position: relative;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0.25rem;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--saffron-deep);
  transition: width 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after { width: calc(100% - 1.7rem); }

.nav-link.active { color: var(--saffron-deep); }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  background: none;
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.55rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 4px;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--ink);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(5.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.nav-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-5.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 0.25s ease;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--saffron-deep);
  border-color: var(--saffron-deep);
  color: var(--cream);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -8px rgba(184, 90, 44, 0.4);
}

.btn-ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--ink);
  border-color: var(--ink);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
}

.btn-large { padding: 1.05rem 2rem; font-size: 1rem; }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0 0;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero-grid {
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(2.75rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 0.98;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 1.75rem;
}

.title-line { display: block; }
.title-accent { color: var(--saffron-deep); font-style: italic; }
.title-script {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.hero-actions { display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }

/* Hero card */
.hero-card {
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2rem 1.85rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow:
    0 1px 2px rgba(26, 36, 56, 0.04),
    0 24px 48px -24px rgba(26, 36, 56, 0.15);
}

.hero-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -1px; right: -1px;
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background:
    linear-gradient(135deg, transparent 50%, var(--saffron) 50%);
  border-radius: 0 6px 0 0;
}

.card-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.card-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.card-translit {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.card-meaning {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.card-divider {
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--line);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.card-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.card-stats div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }

.card-stats dt {
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.3rem;
}

.card-stats dd {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* Marquee */
.hero-marquee {
  margin-top: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  padding: 1.4rem 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
}

.marquee-track {
  display: flex;
  gap: 2rem;
  animation: marquee 35s linear infinite;
  white-space: nowrap;
  width: max-content;
}

.marquee-track span {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-weight: 400;
}

.marquee-track span:nth-child(2n) { color: var(--saffron-deep); font-style: normal; }

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

/* ---------- Pillars ---------- */
.pillars {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
}

.pillar-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-left: 1px solid var(--line);
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.pillar-grid-4 {
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
}

.pillar {
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
  position: relative;
}

.pillar:hover { background: var(--parchment); }

.pillar-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.pillar-title {
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.pillar-trans {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.pillar-text {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ---------- Levels ---------- */
.levels {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.levels-head {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.3fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: end;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.levels-intro {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.level-list {
  list-style: none;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.level-list li {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: baseline;
  transition: padding-left 0.3s ease;
}

.level-list li:hover {
  padding-left: 1rem;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(217, 120, 66, 0.06), transparent);
}

.lv {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.lv-desc {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* ---------- CTA section ---------- */
.cta {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  background: var(--ink);
  color: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cta::before {
  content: 'ੴ';
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: clamp(20rem, 35vw, 32rem);
  color: rgba(245, 239, 225, 0.04);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  pointer-events: none;
  line-height: 1;
}

.cta-inner {
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
}

.cta-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-text {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(245, 239, 225, 0.75);
  max-width: 36rem;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.cta .btn-primary {
  background: var(--saffron);
  border-color: var(--saffron);
  color: var(--ink);
}

.cta .btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--cream);
  border-color: var(--cream);
  color: var(--ink);
}

/* ---------- Page hero (sub-pages) ---------- */
.page-hero {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.page-title {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.02;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.5rem;
  max-width: 22ch;
}

.page-title em {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
}

.page-lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  max-width: 50ch;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

/* ---------- Prose / About ---------- */
.prose-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
}

.prose {
  max-width: 44rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.prose h2 {
  font-size: clamp(1.65rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  margin: 2.75rem 0 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.prose h2:first-child { margin-top: 0; }

.prose p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.prose strong { color: var(--ink); font-weight: 500; }

.prose-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 1rem 0 1.5rem;
}

.prose-list li {
  padding: 0.65rem 0 0.65rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.prose-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.prose-list li::before {
  content: '◆';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.65rem;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.value-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
}

.value {
  padding: 1.5rem;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--saffron);
}

.value h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.value p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ---------- Curriculum tracks ---------- */
.track-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.track-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

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

.track {
  padding: 2.5rem;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 6px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.track::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--saffron);
}

.track-alt::before { background: var(--ink); }
.track-music::before { background: var(--gold); }

.track-music {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(200, 154, 60, 0.06), var(--cream-soft));
}

.music-paths {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.music-path {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}

.music-path h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.music-path p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.music-path .track-list li {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
}

.track-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.track-title {
  font-size: 3rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.track-trans {
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.track-text {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.track-list {
  list-style: none;
}

.track-list li {
  padding: 0.6rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px dashed var(--line);
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.track-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

/* Levels detail */
.levels-detail {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.level-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: start;
}

.level-card:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

.level-card-accent { background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(217, 120, 66, 0.08), transparent); padding-left: 1.5rem; }

.level-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.level-card-head h3 {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.level-card > p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.65;
  padding-top: 0.4rem;
}

.assessment { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; }

.assessment-inner {
  max-width: 44rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.assessment p {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ---------- Admissions: steps ---------- */
.steps { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; }

.step-list {
  list-style: none;
  max-width: 48rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  counter-reset: step;
}

.step {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
  align-items: start;
}

.step-number {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-style: italic;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
}

.step h3 {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.step p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.step a { color: var(--saffron-deep); text-decoration: underline; text-decoration-thickness: 1px; text-underline-offset: 3px; }

/* Tuition */
.tuition {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
}

.tuition-card {
  max-width: 56rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
}

.tuition-list {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  margin: 2rem 0;
  padding: 1.75rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
}

.tuition-list div { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.3rem; }

.tuition-list dt {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-light);
}

.tuition-list dd {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--ink);
}

.tuition-list dd strong {
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.tuition-note {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.form-info { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-section { padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0; }

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-card {
  padding: 2rem;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  border-radius: 6px;
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
  display: block;
}

.contact-card:hover {
  background: var(--parchment);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 32px -16px rgba(26, 36, 56, 0.2);
}

.contact-label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron-deep);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-value {
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--ink);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.contact-sub {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--ink-light);
}

.message-section {
  padding: 0 0 clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem);
}

.message-card {
  max-width: 44rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: var(--cream-soft);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 2.5rem;
}

.message-intro {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-form label {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.contact-form label span {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.contact-form label span em {
  font-style: italic;
  text-transform: none;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  color: var(--ink-light);
}

.contact-form input,
.contact-form select,
.contact-form textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--line);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--ink);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}

.contact-form input:focus,
.contact-form select:focus,
.contact-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--saffron-deep);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(217, 120, 66, 0.15);
}

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

.contact-form .btn { align-self: flex-start; margin-top: 0.5rem; }

.form-success {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: var(--parchment);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--saffron);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.form-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--ink-light);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.site-footer {
  background: var(--ink);
  color: rgba(245, 239, 225, 0.85);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--cream);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.footer-brand .brand-mark {
  color: var(--saffron);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
}

.footer-tag {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: rgba(245, 239, 225, 0.55);
  font-style: italic;
}

.site-footer h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--saffron);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.site-footer p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(245, 239, 225, 0.75);
}

.site-footer a {
  color: rgba(245, 239, 225, 0.85);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}

.site-footer a:hover { color: var(--saffron); }

.footer-base {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(245, 239, 225, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(245, 239, 225, 0.5);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* ---------- Images ---------- */
/* Hero image (homepage) */
.hero-photo {
  margin-top: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  padding: 0 var(--gutter);
}

.hero-photo-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 60px -30px rgba(20, 29, 51, 0.45);
}

.hero-photo-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.hero-photo-frame::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(20, 29, 51, 0.55));
}

.hero-photo-caption {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  color: var(--cream);
  font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
  font-style: italic;
  z-index: 2;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
}

/* Generic section image band */
.photo-band {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0;
}

.photo-band img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

/* Split feature: image + text side by side */
.feature-split {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
}

.feature-split .container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.feature-split.reverse .feature-img { order: 2; }

.feature-img {
  border-radius: 8px;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 48px -28px rgba(20, 29, 51, 0.4);
  position: relative;
}

.feature-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.feature-img:hover img { transform: scale(1.04); }

.feature-img::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0;
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  border-top: 3px solid var(--saffron);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--saffron);
  z-index: 2;
}

.feature-text h2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; }

.feature-text p {
  color: var(--ink-soft);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

/* Track card images */
.track-img {
  margin: -2.5rem -2.5rem 1.75rem;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.track-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

.track:hover .track-img img { transform: scale(1.05); }

/* Page hero with background image */
.page-hero-photo {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-bottom: none;
}

.page-hero-photo .container { position: relative; z-index: 2; }

.page-hero-photo .page-title,
.page-hero-photo .page-lede { color: var(--cream); }

.page-hero-photo .page-title em { color: var(--gold); }

.page-hero-photo .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }

.page-hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
}

.page-hero-bg img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

.page-hero-bg::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(20, 29, 51, 0.88), rgba(20, 29, 51, 0.62));
}


  .pillar-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .track-grid-3 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 960px) {
  .hero-grid,
  .levels-head,
  .track-grid,
  .level-card,
  .level-list li,
  .value-grid,
  .contact-grid,
  .tuition-list,
  .footer-grid,
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pillar-grid,
  .pillar-grid-4 { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .level-list li { gap: 0.4rem; padding: 1.25rem 0; }

  .footer-grid { gap: 2rem; }

  .hero-card { order: -1; }

  .feature-split .container { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.75rem; }
  .feature-split.reverse .feature-img { order: 0; }
  .photo-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 720px) {
  .nav { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }

  .nav.open {
    display: flex;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    flex-direction: column;
    background: var(--cream);
    padding: 1rem var(--gutter);
    gap: 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 24px -12px rgba(26, 36, 56, 0.15);
  }

  .nav.open .nav-link {
    padding: 0.85rem 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--line-soft);
  }

  .nav.open .nav-link:last-child { border-bottom: none; }

  .brand-sub { display: none; }
  .brand-logo { width: 40px; height: 40px; }

  .hero-card { padding: 1.5rem; }

  .card-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }

  .step { gap: 1rem; padding: 1.5rem 0; }

  .step-number { font-size: 1.85rem; }

  .footer-base { justify-content: center; text-align: center; }

  .tuition-card,
  .message-card,
  .track { padding: 1.75rem; }

  .track-img { margin: -1.75rem -1.75rem 1.5rem; }

  .photo-band { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  .hero-photo-caption { padding: 1rem 1.15rem; }
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .marquee-track { animation: none; }
}