/* ============================================================
   SMOLENSK STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY — Admission Portal
   style.css
   ============================================================ */

/* ---------- CSS Variables ---------- */
:root {
  --navy:       #0b1f3a;
  --navy-mid:   #122847;
  --gold:       #c9a84c;
  --gold-light: #e8c97a;
  --crimson:    #9b1d2a;
  --cream:      #faf6ef;
  --text:       #1a1a2e;
  --muted:      #5a6170;
  --white:      #ffffff;
  --green:      #2e7d32;
  --green-light:#e8f5e9;
  --border:     rgba(201,168,76,0.25);
}

/* ---------- Reset ---------- */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html  { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body  {
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  background: var(--cream);
  color: var(--text);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* ============================================================
   TOP BAR
   ============================================================ */
.topbar {
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* ============================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ============================================================ */
nav {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  background: var(--navy);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 12px 24px;
}
.nav-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.nav-crest {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  /*background: var(--gold);*/
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-title { color: var(--white); }
.nav-title span {
  display: block;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.nav-title small {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.nav-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
}
.nav-links a {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.nav-links a:hover       { color: var(--gold-light); }
.nav-apply               { background: var(--gold); color: var(--navy) !important; padding: 8px 20px; border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 600 !important; transition: background 0.2s !important; }
.nav-apply:hover         { background: var(--gold-light) !important; color: var(--navy) !important; }

.hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 4px;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: 0.3s;
}

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--navy);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 40%, rgba(155,29,42,0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(201,168,76,0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(135deg, #0b1f3a 0%, #0d2b4f 50%, #0b1f3a 100%);
}
.hero-grid {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 60px 60px;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 1200px;
  margin: auto;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Hero badge */
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-badge span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.hero-badge::before {
  content: '';
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  animation: pulse 2s infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse {
  0%,100% { opacity:1; transform:scale(1);   }
  50%      { opacity:.5; transform:scale(1.4); }
}

/* Hero typography */
.hero-text h1 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.6rem);
  font-weight: 900;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.12;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hero-text h1 em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }
.hero-sub {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
  margin: 18px 0 32px;
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 520px;
}
.hero-sub strong { color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600; }

/* Buttons */
.hero-btns   { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  background: var(--gold-light);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(201,168,76,0.35);
}
.btn-outline {
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 14px 32px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: all 0.25s;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

/* Hero stats */
.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 44px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.stat-num {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Hero enquiry card */
.hero-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 36px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.hero-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hero-card > p {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Quick form */
.quick-form  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.form-group  { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.form-group label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  width: 100%;
}
.form-group input::placeholder   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); }
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus          { border-color: var(--gold); }
.form-group select option         { background: var(--navy); color: var(--white); }

.btn-submit {
  width: 100%;
  background: var(--crimson);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 14px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.btn-submit:hover { background: #b8222f; transform: translateY(-1px); }
.form-note {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 8px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* ============================================================
   SHARED SECTION STYLES
   ============================================================ */
section         { padding: 90px 24px; }
.section-inner  { max-width: 1200px; margin: auto; }
.tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.1);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: 100px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-title {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.section-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.75;
  max-width: 600px;
}

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT
   ============================================================ */
.about { background: var(--white); }
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.about-text p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.about-highlights {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 16px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.highlight-item {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid #e8e0d0;
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 18px;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--gold);
}
.highlight-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}
.highlight-item span { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 2px; display: block; }

.about-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy) 0%, #1a3a6e 100%);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 40px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 16px;
}
.about-feature {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 14px;
  padding: 16px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border-radius: 8px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
}
.about-feature-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: rgba(201,168,76,0.15);
  border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.about-feature-text strong { display: block; color: var(--white); font-size: 0.9rem; font-weight: 600; }
.about-feature-text span   { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ============================================================
   WHY US
   ============================================================ */
.why { background: var(--cream); }
.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.why-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #e5ddd0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 36px;
  transition: all 0.3s;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.why-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.why-card:hover             { box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1); transform: translateY(-4px); }
.why-card:hover::before     { transform: scaleX(1); }
.why-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #1a3a6e);
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.why-card h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.why-card ul { list-style: none; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.why-card ul li {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  padding-left: 18px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
.why-card ul li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0; top: 8px;
  width: 6px; height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
}

/* ============================================================
   ADMISSION
   ============================================================ */
.admission              { background: var(--navy); }
.admission .section-title { color: var(--white); }
.admission .section-desc  { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); }
.admission .tag           { color: var(--gold-light); }
.admit-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.admit-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px;
}
.admit-card h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  padding-bottom: 14px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.2);
}
.admit-card ol,
.admit-card ul { padding-left: 18px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 10px; }
.admit-card li { font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); line-height: 1.6; }

/* Fee table */
.fee-table              { width: 100%; margin-top: 18px; border-collapse: collapse; }
.fee-table tr           { border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
.fee-table tr:last-child{ border-bottom: none; }
.fee-table td           { padding: 10px 0; font-size: 0.85rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65); }
.fee-table td:last-child{ text-align: right; color: var(--gold-light); font-weight: 600; }
.fee-total td           { color: var(--white) !important; font-weight: 700; border-top: 1px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.3); padding-top: 14px; }
.fee-note               { font-size: 0.74rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.35); margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1.5; }

/* ============================================================
   PARTNER — COSMOS
   ============================================================ */
.partner { background: var(--white); }
.partner-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.partner-profile { text-align: center; }
.partner-avatar {
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), #1a3a6e);
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 3rem;
  border: 4px solid var(--gold);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.partner-profile h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.partner-profile span { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--muted); }
.partner-note { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: 14px; line-height: 1.65; }

.services-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 20px; }
.service-card {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid #e5ddd0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 22px;
}
.service-card h5 {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.service-card h5 span { font-size: 1.1rem; }
.service-card p { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.65; }

/* ============================================================
   TESTIMONIALS
   ============================================================ */
.testimonials { background: var(--cream); }
.testi-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}
.testi-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid #e5ddd0;
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.testi-card::before {
  content: '"';
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 5rem;
  color: var(--gold);
  opacity: 0.2;
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px; left: 22px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.testi-card p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  padding-top: 20px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.testi-author { margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid #e5ddd0; }
.testi-author strong { display: block; font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--navy); }
.testi-author span   { font-size: 0.77rem; color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   RECOGNISED BY
   ============================================================ */
.recognised { background: var(--white); padding: 60px 24px; }
.recog-inner { max-width: 1000px; margin: auto; text-align: center; }
.recog-inner .section-title { font-size: 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.recog-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.recog-logo {
  background: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid #e5ddd0;
  border-radius: 10px;
  padding: 20px 30px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  min-width: 120px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band {
  background: var(--crimson);
  padding: 50px 24px;
  text-align: center;
}
.cta-band h2 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.cta-band p {
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.75);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
footer {
  background: #070f1c;
  padding: 40px 24px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 2px solid var(--gold);
}
footer p { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); font-size: 0.8rem; line-height: 1.8; }
footer p + p { margin-top: 8px; }
footer a { color: var(--gold-light); text-decoration: none; }

/* ============================================================
   MODAL
   ============================================================ */
.modal-overlay {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  z-index: 1000;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s;
}
.modal-overlay.active             { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.modal {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 600px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  overflow-y: auto;
  box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
  transform: scale(0.95);
  transition: transform 0.3s;
}
.modal-overlay.active .modal      { transform: scale(1); }
.modal-header {
  background: var(--navy);
  padding: 28px 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border-radius: 16px 16px 0 0;
}
.modal-header h3 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.modal-header p { font-size: 0.8rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-top: 4px; }
.modal-close {
  width: 32px; height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  border: none;
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.modal-close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2); }
.modal-body        { padding: 32px; }
.modal-form        { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 18px; }
.form-row          { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; }

.mform-group { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 6px; }
.mform-group label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
}
.mform-group input,
.mform-group select,
.mform-group textarea {
  border: 1.5px solid #e0d8cc;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 11px 14px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  outline: none;
  transition: border-color 0.2s;
  width: 100%;
  background: #faf6ef;
}
.mform-group input:focus,
.mform-group select:focus,
.mform-group textarea:focus { border-color: var(--navy); background: var(--white); }
.mform-group textarea        { resize: vertical; min-height: 80px; }

.mform-submit {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border: none;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-family: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  transition: all 0.25s;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  width: 100%;
}
.mform-submit:hover { background: var(--crimson); }
.modal-note {
  font-size: 0.74rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  text-align: center;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Form success state */
.form-success { text-align: center; padding: 20px 0; display: none; }
.form-success .check {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  background: #e8f5e9;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
}
.form-success h4 {
  font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.form-success p { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--muted); line-height: 1.7; }
.form-success p + p { margin-top: 12px; font-size: 0.82rem; }

/* ============================================================
   FONT AWESOME ICON OVERRIDES
   ============================================================ */

/* Top bar icon */
.topbar .fa-graduation-cap { margin-right: 6px; }

/* Nav crest */
.nav-crest i { color: var(--navy); font-size: 1.3rem; }

/* Hero badge pulse dot — keep ::before, FA not needed there */

/* Hero buttons */
.btn-primary i,
.btn-outline i { font-size: 0.85em; }

/* Quick-form labels */
.form-group label i { margin-right: 5px; opacity: 0.75; }

/* About feature icons */
.about-feature-icon i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }

/* Why-card icons */
.why-icon i { color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 1.4rem; }

/* Admit-card headings */
.admit-card h4 i { margin-right: 8px; color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }

/* Partner avatar */
.partner-avatar i { color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 2.6rem; }

/* Service-card headings */
.service-card h5 i { color: var(--gold); font-size: 1rem; }

/* Recognised logos */
.recog-logo i { margin-right: 6px; color: var(--gold); }

/* CTA band button */
.cta-band .btn-primary i { font-size: 0.85em; }

/* Modal heading */
.modal-header h3 i { margin-right: 8px; color: var(--gold-light); font-size: 1rem; }

/* Modal close button */
.modal-close i { font-size: 1rem; }

/* Modal form labels */
.mform-group label i { margin-right: 5px; color: var(--gold); }

/* Submit button icon */
.mform-submit i { font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* Form note icon */
.form-note i,
.modal-note i { margin-right: 4px; opacity: 0.7; }

/* Form success check circle */
.form-success .check {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATION HELPER
   ============================================================ */
.fade-in {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
}
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ============================================================
   RESPONSIVE
   ============================================================ */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  nav                  { position: relative; }
  .nav-links {
    display: none;
    flex-direction: column;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%; left: 0; right: 0;
    background: var(--navy);
    padding: 20px 24px;
    gap: 16px;
    z-index: 99;
  }
  .nav-links.open      { display: flex; }
  .hamburger           { display: flex; }

  .hero-content        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; }
  .hero-card           { max-width: 480px; }
  .about-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .why-grid            { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .admit-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .partner-grid        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .testi-grid          { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .form-row            { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .services-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .about-highlights    { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero-stats          { gap: 20px; }
  .about-highlights    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .recog-logos         { gap: 16px; }
}
main { 
      flex: 1; 
    }

    /* ── Navigation Unique Items ── */
.nav-home {
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.8);
      text-decoration: none;
      font-size: 0.85rem; 
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.03em;
      transition: color 0.2s;
      display: flex; 
      align-items: center; 
      gap: 6px;
    }
.nav-home:hover { color: var(--gold-light); }

/* ── Hero Confirmation Band ── */
.confirm-hero {
      background: var(--navy);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 70px 24px 60px;
      text-align: center;
    }
.confirm-hero::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 30%, rgba(155,29,42,0.2) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 80%, rgba(201,168,76,0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
    }
.confirm-hero-grid {
      position: absolute; inset: 0;
      background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,168,76,0.04) 1px, transparent 1px);
      background-size: 60px 60px;
    }
.confirm-hero-inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; max-width: 680px; margin: auto; }

/* Animated check circle */
.check-ring {
      width: 100px; height: 100px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: rgba(46,125,50,0.15);
      border: 2px solid rgba(46,125,50,0.4);
      margin: 0 auto 28px;
      display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
      animation: popIn 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.175,0.885,0.32,1.275) both;
    }
.check-ring i {
      font-size: 2.6rem;
      color: #66bb6a;
      animation: fadeInScale 0.5s 0.4s both;
    }
@keyframes popIn {
      from { opacity:0; transform: scale(0.5); }
      to   { opacity:1; transform: scale(1);   }
    }
@keyframes fadeInScale {
      from { opacity:0; transform: scale(0.6); }
      to   { opacity:1; transform: scale(1);   }
    }
.confirm-hero h1 {
      font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;
      font-size: clamp(1.9rem, 4vw, 2.9rem);
      font-weight: 900;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 14px;
    }
.confirm-hero h1 em { color: var(--gold); font-style: normal; }
.confirm-hero p {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: rgba(255,255,255,0.65);
      line-height: 1.75;
      max-width: 500px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }