/* ==========================================================================
   MERAKI INTERNATIONAL - OFFICIAL STYLESHEET
   Domain: https://meraki.edu.lk
   Institutions: Meraki International Preschool | Daycare | Academy
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Fredoka:wght@400;500;600;700&family=Nunito:ital,wght@0,400;0,600;0,700;0,800;1,400;1,600&display=swap');

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   1. Brand Colour System & Global CSS Variables
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
:root {
  /* Official Palette */
  --academy-navy: #173B5E;
  --academy-blue: #28789C;
  --meraki-aqua: #009DC4;
  --deep-aqua: #00677F;
  --victory-gold: #F4B942;
  --primary-apricot: #FFB27F;
  --salmon-pink: #F47F7A;
  --soft-apricot: #FFE2CF;
  --soft-aqua: #D8F3F9;
  --soft-pink: #FFDCD9;
  --off-white: #FFF9F5;
  --text-dark: #243342;
  --white: #FFFFFF;

  /* Typography */
  --font-hero: 'Fredoka', 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  --font-heading: 'Fredoka', 'Nunito', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Nunito', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, sans-serif;

  /* Header sizing */
  --topbar-height: 42px;
  --navbar-height: 80px;

  /* Spacing & Radii */
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  --container-max: 1240px;

  /* Transitions */
  --transition-fast: 200ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-normal: 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-slow: 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);

  /* Shadows */
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 16px 36px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  --shadow-xl: 0 24px 50px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.16);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Reset & Base Styles
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.0625rem; /* ~17px for comfortable reading */
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: var(--white);
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

p {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.container,
body .container,
#home .container,
main .container,
section .container,
footer .container {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: var(--container-max, 1240px) !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}

.container-fluid,
body .container-fluid,
#home .container-fluid {
  width: 100% !important;
  max-width: 100% !important;
  margin-left: auto !important;
  margin-right: auto !important;
  padding-left: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem) !important;
  padding-right: clamp(1.25rem, 3.5vw, 3.5rem) !important;
  box-sizing: border-box !important;
}


.sr-only {
  position: absolute;
  width: 1px;
  height: 1px;
  padding: 0;
  margin: -1px;
  overflow: hidden;
  clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
  white-space: nowrap;
  border-width: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   2. Reusable Animated Button System
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.button {
  --button-bg: var(--victory-gold);
  --button-hover: #ffd16e;
  --button-text: var(--academy-navy);
  --button-ring: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.45);
  --button-glow: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);

  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.95rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--button-text);
  background-color: var(--button-bg);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px var(--button-glow);
  min-height: 50px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              box-shadow 220ms ease,
              background-color 220ms ease,
              border-color 220ms ease,
              color 220ms ease,
              filter 220ms ease;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

.button:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.025);
  background-color: var(--button-hover);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px var(--button-glow);
  filter: brightness(1.05);
}

.button:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.99);
}

.button:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--button-ring), 0 10px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.25);
}

.button svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  stroke: currentColor;
  transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.button:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px) scale(1.1);
}

/* Button Shimmer Sweep Effect (Heat-Map Eye Catcher) */
.button--shimmer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.button--shimmer::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50%;
  left: -80%;
  width: 50%;
  height: 200%;
  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 100%
  );
  transform: rotate(25deg);
  pointer-events: none;
  animation: buttonShimmerSweep 3.8s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes buttonShimmerSweep {
  0%, 60% {
    left: -80%;
  }
  100% {
    left: 150%;
  }
}

/* Button Variants with Color-Tuned Glows */
.button--victory-gold {
  --button-bg: #F4B942;
  --button-hover: #ffd16e;
  --button-text: #173B5E;
  --button-ring: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.5);
  --button-glow: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.45);
}

.button--meraki-aqua {
  --button-bg: #009DC4;
  --button-hover: #00b5e2;
  --button-text: #FFFFFF;
  --button-ring: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.5);
  --button-glow: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.45);
}

.button--primary-apricot {
  --button-bg: #FFB27F;
  --button-hover: #ffc299;
  --button-text: #173B5E;
  --button-ring: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.5);
  --button-glow: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.45);
}

.button--salmon-pink {
  --button-bg: #F47F7A;
  --button-hover: #f79995;
  --button-text: #FFFFFF;
  --button-ring: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.5);
  --button-glow: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.45);
}

.button--white-outline {
  --button-bg: transparent;
  --button-hover: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  --button-text: #FFFFFF;
  --button-ring: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  --button-glow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
}

.button--light-white {
  --button-bg: #FFFFFF;
  --button-hover: #FFF9F5;
  --button-text: #173B5E;
  --button-ring: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  --button-glow: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
}

.button--academy-navy {
  --button-bg: #173B5E;
  --button-hover: #22517f;
  --button-text: #FFFFFF;
  --button-ring: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.45);
  --button-glow: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.25);
}

.button--navy-outline {
  --button-bg: transparent;
  --button-hover: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.07);
  --button-text: #173B5E;
  --button-ring: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.35);
  --button-glow: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
  border-color: #173B5E;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.button--sm {
  padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  min-height: 38px;
}

/* Pulsing CTAs (Heat-Map High Conformance) */
@keyframes goldPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.65), 0 6px 18px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0), 0 10px 26px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.55);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 185, 66, 0), 0 6px 18px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
  }
}

.button--pulse {
  animation: goldPulse 2.4s infinite;
}

@keyframes aquaPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.65), 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.35);
  }
  70% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 12px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0), 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.55);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(0, 157, 196, 0), 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.35);
  }
}

.button--pulse-aqua {
  animation: aquaPulse 2.4s infinite;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   3. Two-Level Header
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.header-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 1000;
}

/* Top Information Bar */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--academy-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1002;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--victory-gold); /* 2px yellow bottom border */
}

.top-bar__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  min-height: var(--topbar-height);
  padding-top: 0.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.25rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.top-bar__left,
.top-bar__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.top-bar__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar__link:hover {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
}

.top-bar__link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.top-bar__socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.top-bar__social-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  color: var(--white);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar__social-icon:hover {
  background-color: var(--victory-gold);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.top-bar__social-icon svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.top-bar__lang {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.15rem 0.65rem;
}

.top-bar__lang-btn {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.1rem 0.2rem;
  font-family: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  font-weight: 700;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.top-bar__lang-btn.is-active,
.top-bar__lang-btn:hover {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
}

.top-bar__lang-sep {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
}

/* Main Sticky Navigation */
.main-nav {
  background-color: var(--white);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 1001;
  width: 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.07);
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

.main-nav.is-elevated {
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
}

.main-nav__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--navbar-height);
  width: 100%;
}

.main-nav__logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  outline-offset: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.main-nav__logo img {
  height: 56px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.main-nav__menu {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  list-style: none;
  gap: clamp(0.85rem, 1.35vw, 1.75rem);
}

.main-nav__item {
  position: relative;
}

.main-nav__link {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  padding: 0.6rem 0.2rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: color 220ms ease, transform 220ms ease;
}

.main-nav__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(0);
  width: 22px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--victory-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 220ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  transform-origin: center;
}

.main-nav__link:hover,
.main-nav__link:focus-visible {
  color: var(--academy-blue);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  outline: none;
}

.main-nav__link:hover::after,
.main-nav__link:focus-visible::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

.main-nav__link.is-active {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.main-nav__link.is-active::after {
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1);
}

/* Mobile Hamburger Button */
.menu-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  z-index: 1010;
}

.menu-toggle:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--victory-gold);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.menu-toggle__line {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2.5px;
  background-color: var(--academy-navy);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), opacity var(--transition-fast);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle__line:nth-child(1) {
  transform: translateY(7.5px) rotate(45deg);
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle__line:nth-child(2) {
  opacity: 0;
}

.menu-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .menu-toggle__line:nth-child(3) {
  transform: translateY(-7.5px) rotate(-45deg);
}

/* Mobile Drawer */
.mobile-drawer {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100vh;
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.5);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 1008;
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity var(--transition-normal);
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open {
  opacity: 1;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer__content {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  width: 86%;
  max-width: 360px;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 5.5rem 2rem 2.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  box-shadow: -10px 0 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.15);
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-drawer.is-open .mobile-drawer__content {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-drawer__menu {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.1rem;
}

.mobile-drawer__link {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  display: block;
  padding: 0.4rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.mobile-drawer__link:hover,
.mobile-drawer__link.is-active {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  padding-left: 0.5rem;
}

.mobile-drawer__footer {
  margin-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   4. Full-Screen Hero Carousel
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100svh - var(--navbar-height));
  min-height: 620px;
  max-height: 980px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.hero__track {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.hero__slide {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 1000ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1),
              visibility 1000ms cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center right;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  z-index: 1;
  will-change: opacity, visibility;
}

.hero__slide.is-active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Gradient Overlay - strictly following prompt specification */
.hero__slide {
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(
      90deg,
      rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.97) 0%,
      rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.84) 35%,
      rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.42) 59%,
      rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05) 84%
    ),
    var(--hero-image);
}

/* Slide 1 to 6 background images */
.hero__slide:nth-child(1) { --hero-image: url('../images/hero-slide-performance.webp'); }
.hero__slide:nth-child(2) { --hero-image: url('../images/hero-slide-1.webp'); }
.hero__slide:nth-child(3) { --hero-image: url('../images/hero-slide-3.webp'); }
.hero__slide:nth-child(4) { --hero-image: url('../images/hero-slide-4.webp'); }
.hero__slide:nth-child(5) { --hero-image: url('../images/hero-slide-5.webp'); }
.hero__slide:nth-child(6) { --hero-image: url('../images/hero-slide-6.webp'); }

/* Hero Content Positioning */
.hero__content-wrap {
  position: absolute;
  top: 53%;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 100%;
  z-index: 3;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__content {
  max-width: 840px;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Staggered Animations & Sharp HD Font Faces */
.hero__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: clamp(0.85rem, 1.15vw, 1.05rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  text-shadow: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 500ms ease, transform 500ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

.hero__eyebrow-dot {
  display: none;
}

.hero__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 4.8vw, 4.95rem);
  line-height: 1.08;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  text-shadow: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 550ms ease, transform 550ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

.hero__heading-accent {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  display: inline;
}

.hero__paragraph {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.35vw, 1.25rem);
  line-height: 1.62;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-bottom: 2.1rem;
  text-shadow: none;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(20px);
  transition: opacity 550ms ease, transform 550ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 550ms ease, transform 550ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

/* Active Slide Transitions Trigger */
.hero__slide.is-active .hero__eyebrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 140ms;
}

.hero__slide.is-active .hero__heading {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 260ms;
}

.hero__slide.is-active .hero__paragraph {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 380ms;
}

.hero__slide.is-active .hero__actions {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 500ms;
}

/* Hero Controls */
.hero__controls {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 2.25rem;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 4;
}

.hero__controls-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.hero__dots {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.hero__dot {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero__dot:hover,
.hero__dot:focus-visible {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  transform: scale(1.15);
  outline: none;
}

.hero__dot.is-active {
  background-color: var(--victory-gold);
  width: 42px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.7);
}

.hero__arrows {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.hero__arrow {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.75);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--white);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.hero__arrow:hover {
  background-color: var(--victory-gold);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  border-color: var(--victory-gold);
  transform: scale(1.12);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.5);
}

.hero__arrow:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--victory-gold);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.hero__arrow svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section Common Utilities
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section {
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  position: relative;
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem);
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.9rem);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.section-intro {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: #4b5d6e;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   6. "Choose Your Meraki Journey" Section (Interactive Preschool & Academy UI)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section--journey {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FAFCFE;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(255, 226, 207, 0.45) 0%, transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 25%, rgba(216, 243, 249, 0.5) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 95%, rgba(255, 220, 217, 0.38) 0%, transparent 50%);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6.5vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
}

/* Floating Background Doodles */
.journey-doodles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.journey-doodle {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.journey-doodle__svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08));
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* 1. Star Sparkle (Top-Left) */
.journey-doodle--1 {
  top: 6%;
  left: 3%;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}
.journey-doodle--1 .journey-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat1 8.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 2. Puffy Cloud (Top-Right) */
.journey-doodle--2 {
  top: 8%;
  right: 4%;
  width: 62px;
  height: 38px;
}
.journey-doodle--2 .journey-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat2 11s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 3. Pencil & Crayon (Mid-Left) */
.journey-doodle--3 {
  top: 48%;
  left: 2%;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}
.journey-doodle--3 .journey-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat2 9.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

/* 4. Gentle Heart (Bottom-Right) */
.journey-doodle--4 {
  bottom: 8%;
  right: 3%;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
}
.journey-doodle--4 .journey-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat1 7.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

/* 5. Academy Scholar Mortarboard (Mid-Right) */
.journey-doodle--5 {
  top: 44%;
  right: 2.5%;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
}
.journey-doodle--5 .journey-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat1 10s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 6. Soaring Paper Glider (Bottom-Left) */
.journey-doodle--6 {
  bottom: 6%;
  left: 4%;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}
.journey-doodle--6 .journey-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat2 8.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 7. Musical Melody Note (Top-Center) */
.journey-doodle--7 {
  top: 8%;
  left: 36%;
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
}
.journey-doodle--7 .journey-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat2 9s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

@keyframes doodleFloat1 {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-14px) rotate(6deg);
  }
}

@keyframes doodleFloat2 {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: translateY(0) rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: translateY(-12px) rotate(-5deg) scale(1.05);
  }
}

/* Section Header & Staggered Entrance */
.journey-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.75rem, 5vw, 4.25rem);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.journey-header.is-in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.journey-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--academy-blue);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.journey-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.3rem);
  line-height: 1.14;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.journey-title-accent {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 2.1rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-blue);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

/* Interactive Multi-Color Brand Divider */
.journey-divider {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0.95rem auto 1.25rem;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.07);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
  user-select: none;
}

.journey-divider:hover {
  gap: 11px;
  padding: 5px 18px;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.journey-divider.is-clicked {
  animation: dividerPop 500ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

@keyframes dividerPop {
  0% { transform: scale(0.96); }
  45% { transform: scale(1.12); }
  100% { transform: scale(1); }
}

.journey-divider__segment {
  display: block;
  height: 6px;
  width: 22px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  position: relative;
}

.journey-divider__segment--apricot {
  background-color: var(--primary-apricot);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.4);
  animation: segmentBreathe 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.journey-divider__segment--aqua {
  background-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.4);
  animation: segmentBreathe 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate 0.5s;
}

.journey-divider__segment--pink {
  background-color: var(--salmon-pink);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.4);
  animation: segmentBreathe 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate 1s;
}

.journey-divider__segment--gold {
  background-color: var(--victory-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.4);
  animation: segmentBreathe 3s ease-in-out infinite alternate 1.5s;
}

/* Hover segment amplification */
.journey-divider:hover .journey-divider__segment {
  width: 26px;
  height: 7px;
}

.journey-divider:hover .journey-divider__segment--apricot {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.85);
  transform: scaleY(1.2);
}

.journey-divider:hover .journey-divider__segment--aqua {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.85);
  transform: scaleY(1.2);
}

.journey-divider:hover .journey-divider__segment--pink {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.85);
  transform: scaleY(1.2);
}

.journey-divider:hover .journey-divider__segment--gold {
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.85);
  transform: scaleY(1.2);
}

/* Central Sparkle Star */
.journey-divider__sparkle {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  transition: transform 350ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.journey-divider__sparkle svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.6));
  animation: dividerStarPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.journey-divider:hover .journey-divider__sparkle {
  transform: scale(1.35) rotate(180deg);
}

.journey-divider:hover .journey-divider__sparkle svg {
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.95));
}

@keyframes segmentBreathe {
  0% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 0.85;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(1.08);
    opacity: 1;
  }
}

@keyframes dividerStarPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: rotate(0deg) scale(1);
  }
  50% {
    transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.15);
  }
}

.journey-intro {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.18rem);
  color: #4A5B6C;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Journey Grid & Cards */
.journey-grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.journey-card {
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.6rem) clamp(1.65rem, 2.4vw, 2.2rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--card-border);
  background-color: var(--card-bg);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--card-shadow-start);
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px);
}

.journey-card.is-in-view {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition: opacity 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 400ms ease,
              border-color 400ms ease;
}

/* Staggered in-view delays */
.journey-card:nth-child(1).is-in-view { transition-delay: 80ms; }
.journey-card:nth-child(2).is-in-view { transition-delay: 200ms; }
.journey-card:nth-child(3).is-in-view { transition-delay: 320ms; }

/* Interactive Hover Lift & Glow */
.journey-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px var(--card-shadow-hover);
  border-color: var(--card-border-hover);
}

/* Card Header & Content */
.journey-card__header {
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Squircle Icon Wrap */
.journey-card__icon-wrap {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background-color: var(--icon-bg);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px var(--icon-shadow);
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 400ms ease;
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-card__icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.12) rotate(5deg);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 22px var(--icon-shadow-hover);
}

/* Tag Eyebrow */
.journey-card__tag {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

/* Card Title */
.journey-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.68rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

/* Card Description */
.journey-card__text {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: #4A5B6C;
  line-height: 1.62;
}

/* Card Footer & Yellow Arrow Badge */
.journey-card__footer {
  margin-top: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.journey-card__cta-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-card__cta-text {
  color: var(--academy-blue);
}

.journey-card__badge {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--victory-gold);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  box-shadow: 0 3px 8px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.45);
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 300ms ease;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.journey-card__badge svg {
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.journey-card:hover .journey-card__badge {
  transform: translateX(6px) scale(1.1);
  box-shadow: 0 5px 16px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.75);
}

/* Card 1: Preschool (Warm Apricot Palette) */
.journey-card--preschool {
  --card-bg: #FFEBDD;
  --card-border: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.45);
  --card-border-hover: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.8);
  --card-shadow-start: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.12);
  --card-shadow-hover: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.32);
  --icon-bg: #FFBA8D;
  --icon-shadow: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.25);
  --icon-shadow-hover: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.5);
}

/* Card 2: Academy (Soft Aqua Palette) */
.journey-card--academy {
  --card-bg: #EBF6FA;
  --card-border: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.32);
  --card-border-hover: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.7);
  --card-shadow-start: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.08);
  --card-shadow-hover: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.25);
  --icon-bg: var(--meraki-aqua);
  --icon-shadow: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.3);
  --icon-shadow-hover: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.55);
}

/* Card 3: Daycare (Soft Pink/Salmon Palette) */
.journey-card--daycare {
  --card-bg: #FFE6E3;
  --card-border: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.38);
  --card-border-hover: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.75);
  --card-shadow-start: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.1);
  --card-shadow-hover: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.3);
  --icon-bg: var(--salmon-pink);
  --icon-shadow: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.3);
  --icon-shadow-hover: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.55);
}

/* Interactive SVG Micro-Animations */
.icon-sun {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
}

.icon-sun-rays {
  transform-origin: 18px 18px;
  animation: sunRaysSpin 14s linear infinite;
}

.journey-card:hover .icon-sun-rays {
  animation-duration: 4s;
}

@keyframes sunRaysSpin {
  from { transform: rotate(0deg); }
  to { transform: rotate(360deg); }
}

.icon-sparkle {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  transform-origin: 18px 18px;
  animation: sparkleTwinkle 3.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.journey-card:hover .icon-sparkle {
  animation-duration: 1.4s;
}

@keyframes sparkleTwinkle {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1) rotate(0deg);
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.18) rotate(12deg);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9));
  }
}

.icon-heart {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
  transform-origin: 18px 18px;
  animation: heartPulse 2.6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

.journey-card:hover .icon-heart {
  animation-duration: 1.1s;
}

@keyframes heartPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  14% {
    transform: scale(1.16);
    filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8));
  }
  28% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
  42% {
    transform: scale(1.1);
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7. Life at Meraki - Heart-Shaped Interactive Photo Collection
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section--heart-gallery {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FAFCFE;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(255, 226, 207, 0.45) 0%, transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 25%, rgba(216, 243, 249, 0.5) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 95%, rgba(255, 220, 217, 0.38) 0%, transparent 50%);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding-top: clamp(4rem, 6.5vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 7rem);
}

/* Ambient Interactive Background Doodles for Heart Gallery */
.heart-doodles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.heart-doodle {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.heart-doodle__svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08));
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

/* 1. Pencil & Crayon (Top-Left Flank - Warm Apricot Harmony) */
.heart-doodle--1 {
  top: 6%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}
.heart-doodle--1 .heart-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat2 9s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 2. Musical Melody Note (Top-Right Header - Victory Gold Accent) */
.heart-doodle--2 {
  top: 7%;
  right: 7%;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
}
.heart-doodle--2 .heart-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat1 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

/* 3. Soaring Paper Glider (Upper-Right Flank - Meraki Aqua Harmony) */
.heart-doodle--3 {
  top: 36%;
  right: 3.5%;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}
.heart-doodle--3 .heart-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat2 10.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 4. Puffy Cloud (Mid-Left Flank - Soft Aqua Accent) */
.heart-doodle--4 {
  top: 42%;
  left: 3%;
  width: 60px;
  height: 37px;
}
.heart-doodle--4 .heart-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat1 11s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 5. Gentle Heart (Lower-Left Flank - Soft Salmon Pink Harmony) */
.heart-doodle--5 {
  bottom: 14%;
  left: 6%;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
}
.heart-doodle--5 .heart-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat1 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* 6. Star Sparkle (Lower-Right Flank - Victory Gold Brilliance) */
.heart-doodle--6 {
  bottom: 16%;
  right: 5.5%;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
}
.heart-doodle--6 .heart-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat2 8.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

/* 7. Academy Scholar Mortarboard (Bottom-Left Base - Navy & Gold Accent) */
.heart-doodle--7 {
  bottom: 5%;
  left: 20%;
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
}
.heart-doodle--7 .heart-doodle__svg {
  animation: doodleFloat1 10s ease-in-out infinite reverse;
}

.heart-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.heart-instruction-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  margin: 0.85rem auto 1.1rem;
  padding: 6px 16px;
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
}

.heart-instruction-icon {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  animation: heartInstructionPulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes heartInstructionPulse {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); }
  50% { transform: scale(1.22); }
}

/* Heart Cluster Container */
.heart-cluster {
  position: relative;
  width: min(840px, 94vw);
  height: clamp(460px, 64vw, 640px);
  margin: 0 auto 3rem;
  z-index: 5;
}

/* Individual Heart Photo Tiles */
.heart-photo {
  position: absolute;
  width: 17%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  border-radius: 20px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border: 3.5px solid #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12),
              0 2px 6px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  cursor: pointer;
  outline: none;
  transform-origin: center center;
  transition: transform 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 400ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              opacity 350ms ease,
              filter 350ms ease,
              border-color 300ms ease;
  will-change: transform, box-shadow;
  z-index: 2;
}

.heart-photo img {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  image-rendering: -webkit-optimize-contrast;
  transform: translateZ(0);
  backface-visibility: hidden;
  transition: transform 450ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 300ms ease;
}

/* 16 Calibrated Symmetrical Coordinates for Heart Silhouette */
/* Row 1: Top Lobes */
.heart-photo--1  { left: 21%;   top: 4%;  transform: rotate(-6deg); }
.heart-photo--2  { left: 33.5%; top: 2%;  transform: rotate(-2deg); }
.heart-photo--3  { left: 49.5%; top: 2%;  transform: rotate(2deg); }
.heart-photo--4  { left: 62%;   top: 4%;  transform: rotate(6deg); }

/* Central Core Emblem in the cleft */
.heart-center-badge {
  position: absolute;
  left: 41.5%;
  top: 13%;
  width: 17%;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.heart-center-badge__inner {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 82%;
  height: 82%;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF4E5 100%);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.7);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.25);
  text-align: center;
  padding: 4px;
}

.heart-center-badge__icon {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  animation: heartInstructionPulse 2.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.heart-center-badge__label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

/* Row 2: Upper Shoulders / Wings */
.heart-photo--5  { left: 8.5%;  top: 19%; transform: rotate(-9deg); }
.heart-photo--6  { left: 25%;   top: 19%; transform: rotate(-4deg); }
.heart-photo--7  { left: 58%;   top: 19%; transform: rotate(4deg); }
.heart-photo--8  { left: 74.5%; top: 19%; transform: rotate(9deg); }

/* Row 3: Middle Body */
.heart-photo--9  { left: 15%;   top: 38%; transform: rotate(-6deg); }
.heart-photo--10 { left: 32.5%; top: 36%; transform: rotate(-2deg); }
.heart-photo--11 { left: 50.5%; top: 36%; transform: rotate(2deg); }
.heart-photo--12 { left: 68%;   top: 38%; transform: rotate(6deg); }

/* Row 4: Lower Taper */
.heart-photo--13 { left: 25%;   top: 56%; transform: rotate(-4deg); }
.heart-photo--14 { left: 41.5%; top: 54%; transform: rotate(0deg); }
.heart-photo--15 { left: 58%;   top: 56%; transform: rotate(4deg); }

/* Row 5: Bottom Tip */
.heart-photo--16 { left: 41.5%; top: 74%; transform: rotate(0deg); }

/* Extended Calibrated Symmetrical Slots (17–24) for Larger Heart Silhouettes */
.heart-photo--17 { left: 1%;    top: 26%; transform: rotate(-12deg); }
.heart-photo--18 { left: 82%;   top: 26%; transform: rotate(12deg); }
.heart-photo--19 { left: 6%;    top: 45%; transform: rotate(-8deg); }
.heart-photo--20 { left: 77%;   top: 45%; transform: rotate(8deg); }
.heart-photo--21 { left: 33.5%; top: 65%; transform: rotate(-2deg); }
.heart-photo--22 { left: 49.5%; top: 65%; transform: rotate(2deg); }
.heart-photo--23 { left: 33.5%; top: 78%; transform: rotate(-4deg); }
.heart-photo--24 { left: 49.5%; top: 78%; transform: rotate(4deg); }

.heart-cluster--extended {
  height: clamp(540px, 75vw, 760px);
}
.heart-cluster--extended .heart-photo--16 {
  top: 88%;
}

/* Expandable Photo Showcase for Extended Collections */
.heart-gallery-expand-wrap {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
}

.heart-expand-toggle {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.85rem 2rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.3);
}

.heart-expand-toggle:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.45);
}

.heart-expand-toggle__chevron {
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.heart-expand-toggle.is-expanded .heart-expand-toggle__chevron {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
}

.heart-expanded-drawer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: max-height 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.4s ease, margin-top 0.4s ease;
  margin-top: 0;
}

.heart-expanded-drawer.is-open {
  max-height: 3000px;
  opacity: 1;
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

.heart-expanded-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(240px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  padding: 1rem 0;
}

.heart-expanded-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.heart-expanded-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.16);
}

.heart-expanded-card__thumb {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 4/3;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #E2EAF1;
}

.heart-expanded-card__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.heart-expanded-card:hover .heart-expanded-card__thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.heart-expanded-card__info {
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
}

.heart-expanded-card__cat {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.heart-expanded-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Hover & Focus Interaction - Razor-Sharp Crystal Clear Enlargement (Pure Image Only) */
.heart-photo:hover,
.heart-photo:focus-visible,
.heart-photo.is-active {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: none !important;
  transform: scale(2.4) rotate(0deg) !important;
  z-index: 100 !important;
  border-color: #FFFFFF !important;
  box-shadow: 0 28px 70px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45),
              0 0 0 3.5px #FFFFFF,
              0 0 0 7px var(--victory-gold) !important;
  pointer-events: auto !important;
}

.heart-photo:hover img,
.heart-photo:focus-visible img,
.heart-photo.is-active img {
  opacity: 1 !important;
  filter: contrast(1.05) brightness(1.02) !important;
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Spotlight Dimming Effect on Surrounding Photos ONLY (Never the active/hovered photo) */
.heart-cluster:has(.heart-photo:hover) .heart-photo:not(:hover),
.heart-cluster.has-active .heart-photo:not(.is-active):not(:hover) {
  opacity: 0.32;
  filter: blur(2px) grayscale(30%);
  transform: scale(0.94);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   7B. Interactive Campus Tour & Inquiries CTA Section (Full Width)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section--tour-cta {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10273F 0%, #173B5E 45%, #1A4672 100%);
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(5rem, 7.5vw, 7.25rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  isolation: isolate;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.22);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.22);
  box-shadow: inset 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25), inset 0 -12px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

/* Full-Width Dynamic Cursor Spotlight Glow */
.tour-cta-spotlight {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.45s ease;
  background:
    radial-gradient(700px circle at var(--spotlight-x, 50%) var(--spotlight-y, 50%), rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.18) 0%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.1) 38%, transparent 70%),
    radial-gradient(900px circle at calc(100% - var(--spotlight-x, 50%)) calc(100% - var(--spotlight-y, 50%)), rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.1) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

.section--tour-cta.is-cursor-active .tour-cta-spotlight {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* Full-Width Dynamic Perspective Grid Pattern */
.tour-cta-bg-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.14) 1.2px, transparent 1.2px),
    radial-gradient(rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.1) 1.5px, transparent 1.5px);
  background-size: 38px 38px, 76px 76px;
  background-position: calc(50% + var(--bg-offset-x, 0px)) calc(50% + var(--bg-offset-y, 0px)),
                       calc(50% - var(--bg-offset-x, 0px) * 0.6) calc(50% - var(--bg-offset-y, 0px) * 0.6);
  opacity: 0.65;
  will-change: background-position;
  transition: background-position 0.12s ease-out;
}



/* Card Content & Staggered Entrance */
.tour-cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.tour-cta-eyebrow,
.tour-cta-title,
.tour-cta-desc,
.tour-cta-badges,
.tour-cta-actions,
.tour-cta-contact {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 0.75s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.section--tour-cta.is-in-view .tour-cta-eyebrow {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.1s;
}

.section--tour-cta.is-in-view .tour-cta-title {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.22s;
}

.section--tour-cta.is-in-view .tour-cta-desc {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.34s;
}

.section--tour-cta.is-in-view .tour-cta-badges {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.44s;
}

.section--tour-cta.is-in-view .tour-cta-actions {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.54s;
}

.section--tour-cta.is-in-view .tour-cta-contact {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
  transition-delay: 0.62s;
}

/* Eyebrow */
.tour-cta-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  background: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  padding: 0.38rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
}

.tour-cta-eyebrow__dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background: var(--victory-gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--victory-gold);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.4);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

/* Heading with font-weight: 500 as requested */
.tour-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3.2vw, 2.45rem);
  font-weight: 500; /* Font weight 500 as explicitly requested */
  line-height: 1.3;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.tour-cta-title__highlight {
  display: block;
  font-weight: 500; /* Font weight 500 as explicitly requested */
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 14px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.25);
}

/* Description with font-weight: 500 */
.tour-cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 500; /* Font weight 500 */
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
}

/* Trust Badges */
.tour-cta-badges {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.2rem;
}

.tour-cta-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.16);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
}

.tour-cta-badge svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  stroke-width: 2.8;
}

.tour-cta-badge:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  border-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.4);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Action Buttons */
.tour-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.button--magnetic {
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.22s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

/* Contact phone */
.tour-cta-contact {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
}

.tour-cta-phone {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.tour-cta-phone:hover {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

/* Responsive Styles */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .section--tour-cta {
    padding-top: 4rem;
    padding-bottom: 4.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .section--tour-cta {
    padding-top: 3.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 4rem;
  }

  .tour-cta-badges {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .tour-cta-badge {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .tour-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .tour-cta-actions .button {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}



/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   8. Why Families Choose Meraki Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section--why {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FAFCFE;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(255, 226, 207, 0.45) 0%, transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 25%, rgba(216, 243, 249, 0.5) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 95%, rgba(255, 220, 217, 0.38) 0%, transparent 50%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Interactive Background Doodles for Why Section */
.why-doodles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.why-doodle {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.why-doodle__svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08));
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.why-doodle--1 { top: 8%; left: 3%; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.why-doodle--1 .why-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat1 8.5s ease-in-out infinite; }

.why-doodle--2 { top: 6%; right: 4%; width: 62px; height: 38px; }
.why-doodle--2 .why-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat2 11s ease-in-out infinite; }

.why-doodle--3 { top: 48%; left: 2%; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.why-doodle--3 .why-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat2 9.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }

.why-doodle--4 { bottom: 8%; right: 3%; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
.why-doodle--4 .why-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat1 7.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }

.why-doodle--5 { top: 10%; left: 35%; width: 46px; height: 46px; }
.why-doodle--5 .why-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat1 10s ease-in-out infinite; }

.why-doodle--6 { bottom: 8%; left: 4%; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.why-doodle--6 .why-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat2 8.5s ease-in-out infinite; }

.why-doodle--7 { top: 50%; right: 2.5%; width: 36px; height: 36px; }
.why-doodle--7 .why-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat2 9s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }

.why-split {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.why-content__eyebrow {
  color: var(--academy-blue);
}

.why-content__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.5vw, 3.2rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.why-content__lead {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.why-content__text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #435465;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

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

.fact-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.fact-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--fact-color, var(--academy-navy));
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.fact-card__title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.fact-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #556677;
  line-height: 1.5;
}



/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   11. News & Events Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section--news {
  position: relative;
  background-color: #FAFCFE;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 18%, rgba(255, 226, 207, 0.45) 0%, transparent 42%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 88% 25%, rgba(216, 243, 249, 0.5) 0%, transparent 45%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 95%, rgba(255, 220, 217, 0.38) 0%, transparent 50%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Interactive Background Doodles for News Section */
.news-doodles {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.news-doodle {
  position: absolute;
  pointer-events: none;
  will-change: transform;
  transform: translate3d(0, 0, 0);
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

.news-doodle__svg {
  display: block;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 12px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08));
  transition: filter 0.3s ease;
}

.news-doodle--1 { top: 7%; left: 4%; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.news-doodle--1 .news-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat2 9s ease-in-out infinite; }

.news-doodle--2 { top: 8%; right: 5%; width: 36px; height: 36px; }
.news-doodle--2 .news-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat1 8s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }

.news-doodle--3 { top: 45%; left: 2.5%; width: 60px; height: 37px; }
.news-doodle--3 .news-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat1 11s ease-in-out infinite; }

.news-doodle--4 { top: 46%; right: 3%; width: 44px; height: 44px; }
.news-doodle--4 .news-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat2 10s ease-in-out infinite; }

.news-doodle--5 { bottom: 7%; left: 4%; width: 42px; height: 42px; }
.news-doodle--5 .news-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat1 7.5s ease-in-out infinite; }

.news-doodle--6 { bottom: 8%; right: 3.5%; width: 46px; height: 46px; }
.news-doodle--6 .news-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat1 9.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }

.news-doodle--7 { top: 12%; right: 28%; width: 40px; height: 40px; }
.news-doodle--7 .news-doodle__svg { animation: doodleFloat2 8.5s ease-in-out infinite reverse; }

.section--news .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 2rem;
}

.news-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.news-card__thumb {
  height: 220px;
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

.news-card__thumb img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 500ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.news-card:hover .news-card__thumb img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.news-card__body {
  padding: 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card__meta {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--card-meta-color, var(--meraki-aqua));
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.news-card__title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.news-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: #4b5d6e;
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.news-card__link {
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
}

.news-card__link:hover {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   12. Admissions CTA Section
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.section--cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #173B5E 0%, #0d2843 60%, #153b61 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  padding-top: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  padding-bottom: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem);
  overflow: hidden;
  position: relative;
}

/* Subtle decorative glow */
.cta-glow-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.12) 0%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-glow-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -150px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.14) 0%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-box {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.cta-box__eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.cta-box__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.3rem, 4.2vw, 3.6rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.cta-box__text {
  font-size: 1.22rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.cta-box__actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   13. Footer
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.footer {
  background-color: var(--academy-navy);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  padding-top: 5rem;
  padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

.footer__logo-card {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.18);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__logo-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer__logo-card img {
  height: 46px;
  width: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
}

.footer__brand-text {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.footer__socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer__social-link {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__social-link:hover {
  background-color: var(--victory-gold);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.footer__social-link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  fill: currentColor;
}

.footer__col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  position: relative;
}

.footer__col-title::after {
  content: '';
  display: block;
  width: 24px;
  height: 3px;
  background-color: var(--victory-gold);
  border-radius: 2px;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.footer__links {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer__link {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer__link:hover {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  padding-left: 4px;
}

.footer__contact-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer__contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer__contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.footer__bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  padding-top: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
}

.footer__copyright {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14. Responsive Media Queries
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
/* Intermediate desktop fine-tuning for full-width menu */
@media (max-width: 1240px) and (min-width: 1025px) {
  .main-nav__menu {
    gap: clamp(0.6rem, 1.1vw, 1.15rem);
  }
  .main-nav__link {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.15rem;
  }
}

/* Tablet & Mobile Breakpoint (<= 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero__slide {
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(
        0deg,
        rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.98) 0%,
        rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.80) 58%,
        rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12) 100%
      ),
      var(--hero-image);
  }

  .main-nav__menu {
    display: none;
  }

  .menu-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .mobile-drawer {
    display: block;
  }

  .why-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }

  .journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .news-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .heart-cluster {
    width: min(720px, 94vw);
    height: clamp(420px, 58vw, 540px);
  }

  .heart-cluster--extended {
    height: clamp(490px, 68vw, 640px);
  }

  .heart-photo:hover,
  .heart-photo:focus-visible,
  .heart-photo.is-active {
    transform: scale(2.0) rotate(0deg) !important;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .heart-cluster {
    width: 96vw;
    height: clamp(380px, 86vw, 480px);
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
  }

  .heart-cluster--extended {
    height: clamp(460px, 102vw, 580px);
  }

  .heart-expanded-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(180px, 1fr));
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .heart-photo {
    border-radius: 14px;
    border-width: 2.5px;
  }

  .heart-photo:hover,
  .heart-photo:focus-visible,
  .heart-photo.is-active {
    transform: scale(1.75) rotate(0deg) !important;
  }

  .heart-center-badge__label {
    font-size: 0.52rem;
  }

  .heart-center-badge__icon {
    width: 16px;
    height: 16px;
  }

  .journey-doodle,
  .heart-doodle,
  .why-doodle,
  .news-doodle {
    opacity: 0.6;
    transform: scale(0.85);
  }

  .journey-doodle--7,
  .heart-doodle--7,
  .why-doodle--7,
  .news-doodle--7 {
    display: none;
  }


  .facts-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .top-bar__socials {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 580px) {
  :root {
    --navbar-height: 70px;
  }

  /* Top Bar Mobile Compact & Centered */
  .top-bar__inner {
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 0.45rem 1rem;
    padding-top: 0.35rem;
    padding-bottom: 0.35rem;
  }

  .top-bar__left,
  .top-bar__right {
    gap: 0.75rem;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .top-bar__link {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .top-bar__lang {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
    padding: 0.12rem 0.55rem;
  }

  .top-bar__right .button--sm {
    padding: 0.32rem 0.85rem;
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .main-nav__logo img {
    height: 44px;
  }

  /* Hero Section Mobile Optimization */
  .hero {
    height: calc(100svh - 70px);
    min-height: 560px;
  }

  .hero__content-wrap {
    top: 46%;
  }

  .hero__eyebrow {
    font-size: 0.82rem;
    letter-spacing: 0.14em;
    margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero__heading {
    font-size: clamp(1.95rem, 7.8vw, 2.75rem);
    line-height: 1.12;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .hero__paragraph {
    font-size: 1.02rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
    margin-bottom: 1.6rem;
  }

  .hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .hero__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
    justify-content: center;
    min-height: 48px;
  }

  .hero__controls {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero__controls-inner {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .hero__arrows {
    display: none; /* Touch swipe is primary on mobile */
  }

  .hero__dot {
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
  }

  .hero__dot.is-active {
    width: 32px;
  }



  .cta-box__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .cta-box__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .footer__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .footer__bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    text-align: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }
}


@media (max-width: 380px) {
  .hero__heading {
    font-size: 1.82rem;
  }

  .hero__actions .button {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  }

  .main-nav__logo img {
    height: 38px;
  }

  .top-bar__link span {
    font-size: 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   14B. Interactive Scroll-to-Top Button with Dynamic Circular Progress
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.scroll-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem;
  right: 2rem;
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--academy-navy);
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 995;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.28), 0 2px 6px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: translateY(20px) scale(0.85);
  transition: opacity 320ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              visibility 320ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              transform 320ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 260ms ease,
              background-color 260ms ease,
              color 260ms ease;
  will-change: transform, opacity;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent;
}

.scroll-to-top.is-visible {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
}

.scroll-to-top:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.08);
  background-color: #12304d;
  color: #FFE28A;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.38), 0 0 0 3px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

.scroll-to-top:active {
  transform: translateY(-1px) scale(0.96);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.3);
}

.scroll-to-top:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--victory-gold), 0 12px 28px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.35);
}

/* Dynamic Circular Progress Ring */
.scroll-to-top__progress {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: rotate(-90deg);
  transform-origin: 50% 50%;
}

.scroll-to-top__progress-bg {
  stroke: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  stroke-width: 3;
}

.scroll-to-top__progress-bar {
  stroke: var(--victory-gold);
  stroke-width: 3.5;
  stroke-linecap: round;
  stroke-dasharray: 131.95;
  stroke-dashoffset: 131.95;
  transition: stroke-dashoffset 40ms linear, stroke 260ms ease;
}

.scroll-to-top:hover .scroll-to-top__progress-bar {
  stroke: #FFE28A;
}

/* Icon & Animation */
.scroll-to-top__icon {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: transform 260ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1);
}

.scroll-to-top__icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  stroke: currentColor;
}

.scroll-to-top:hover .scroll-to-top__icon {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 767px) {
  .scroll-to-top {
    bottom: 1.25rem;
    right: 1.25rem;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
  }
  
  .scroll-to-top__icon svg {
    width: 19px;
    height: 19px;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   16. Dedicated Preschool Landing Page Template Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Breadcrumbs Bar */
.preschool-breadcrumbs-bar {
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.preschool-breadcrumbs__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  list-style: none;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

.preschool-breadcrumbs__item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.preschool-breadcrumbs__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  color: var(--academy-blue);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.preschool-breadcrumbs__link:hover {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.preschool-breadcrumbs__sep {
  color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.4);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.preschool-breadcrumbs__item.is-current {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* Preschool Hero Section */
.preschool-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, #FFF9F5 0%, #FFFFFF 65%, #F0F9FC 100%);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0 clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 6rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.preschool-hero__bg-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}

.preschool-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.preschool-hero__glow--1 {
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--soft-apricot) 0%, rgba(255, 178, 127, 0) 70%);
}

.preschool-hero__glow--2 {
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--soft-aqua) 0%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0) 70%);
}

.preschool-hero__grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.preschool-hero__eyebrow-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.preschool-hero__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.25);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

@keyframes pulseDot {
  0%, 100% { transform: scale(1); opacity: 1; }
  50% { transform: scale(1.3); opacity: 0.7; }
}

.preschool-hero__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.preschool-hero__title-accent {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--meraki-aqua) 0%, #00b5e2 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.preschool-hero__lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #3b4e61;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* Badges Bar */
.preschool-hero__badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.preschool-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 2px 6px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
}

.preschool-badge__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
}

.preschool-badge__icon--pink { color: var(--salmon-pink); }
.preschool-badge__icon--gold { color: #d49514; }
.preschool-badge__icon--apricot { color: #e67d3d; }
.preschool-badge__icon--aqua { color: var(--meraki-aqua); }
.preschool-badge__icon--navy { color: var(--academy-navy); }

.preschool-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Hero Media Column */
.preschool-hero__media {
  position: relative;
}

.preschool-hero__frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.15);
  border: 6px solid var(--white);
  background-color: var(--soft-apricot);
}

.preschool-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(320px, 38vw, 440px);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.preschool-hero__frame:hover .preschool-hero__img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.preschool-hero__float-card {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: floatCard 4s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.preschool-hero__float-card--top {
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: -1rem;
}

.preschool-hero__float-card--bottom {
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: -1rem;
  animation-delay: -2s;
}

@keyframes floatCard {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.preschool-hero__float-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.preschool-hero__float-icon--gold {
  background-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.2);
}

.preschool-hero__float-icon--aqua {
  background-color: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.2);
}

.preschool-hero__float-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.preschool-hero__float-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.preschool-hero__float-text strong {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.preschool-hero__float-text span {
  color: #52667a;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Two Learning Pathways (Diamond vs Gold)
   ========================================================================== */
.section--pathways {
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.section-header--center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem);
}

.pathway-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}

.pathway-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 300ms ease,
              border-color 300ms ease;
}

.pathway-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.14);
}

.pathway-card--diamond {
  border-color: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.5);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8F3 100%);
}

.pathway-card--diamond:hover {
  border-color: var(--primary-apricot);
}

.pathway-card--gold {
  border-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F0FAFC 100%);
}

.pathway-card--gold:hover {
  border-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.pathway-card__header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pathway-card__tag-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.pathway-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.pathway-card__badge--apricot {
  background-color: #ffe6d4;
  color: #b55416;
}

.pathway-card__badge--aqua {
  background-color: var(--soft-aqua);
  color: var(--deep-aqua);
}

.pathway-card__badge--soft {
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.pathway-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.pathway-card__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-blue);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.pathway-card__description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #3b4e61;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.pathway-card__specs {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.pathway-spec {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.pathway-spec__icon {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.pathway-card--diamond .pathway-spec__icon {
  color: #e67d3d;
}

.pathway-spec__icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.pathway-spec__info strong {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.pathway-spec__info span {
  color: #4a5c6e;
}

.pathway-card__section-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.pathway-card__features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
}

.pathway-card__features li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #3b4e61;
}

.pathway-card__features li::before {
  content: '✓';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  font-weight: 900;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.pathway-card--diamond .pathway-card__features li::before {
  color: #e67d3d;
}

.pathway-card--gold .pathway-card__features li::before {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.pathway-card__footer {
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Age Groups (Stages)
   ========================================================================== */
.section--stages {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.stages-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.stage-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 300ms ease,
              border-color 300ms ease;
}

.stage-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
}

.stage-card--playgroup { border-top: 6px solid var(--salmon-pink); }
.stage-card--lkg { border-top: 6px solid var(--meraki-aqua); }
.stage-card--ukg { border-top: 6px solid var(--victory-gold); }

.stage-card__header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.stage-card__age-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.stage-card--playgroup .stage-card__age-tag {
  background-color: var(--soft-pink);
  color: #c94c47;
}

.stage-card--lkg .stage-card__age-tag {
  background-color: var(--soft-aqua);
  color: var(--deep-aqua);
}

.stage-card--ukg .stage-card__age-tag {
  background-color: #fff1d4;
  color: #9c6c06;
}

.stage-card__title {
  font-size: 1.625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.stage-card__tagline {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-blue);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.stage-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #435467;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.stage-card__focus-heading {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.stage-card__focus-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}

.stage-card__focus-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: #3b4e61;
}

.stage-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.stage-card--playgroup .stage-dot { background-color: var(--salmon-pink); }
.stage-card--lkg .stage-dot { background-color: var(--meraki-aqua); }
.stage-card--ukg .stage-dot { background-color: var(--victory-gold); }

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Developmental Pillars
   ========================================================================== */
.section--pillars {
  background-color: #F8FBFC;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
}

.pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.pillar-card__icon-wrap {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--pillar-color, var(--meraki-aqua));
}

.pillar-card__icon-wrap svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.pillar-card__title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.pillar-card__text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #4a5c6e;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Unhurried Daily Philosophy & Routine Timeline
   ========================================================================== */
.section--timeline {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.hygiene-banner {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.3);
  border-left: 6px solid var(--meraki-aqua);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.06);
}

.hygiene-banner__icon {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--soft-aqua);
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.hygiene-banner__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.hygiene-banner__title {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hygiene-banner__text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #3b4e61;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Routine Timeline Layout */
.routine-timeline {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.routine-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 180px 48px 1fr;
  align-items: stretch;
  position: relative;
}

.routine-item__time-col {
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

.routine-item__time {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.routine-item__branch-badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
}

.routine-item__branch-badge--gold { background-color: #fff2d6; color: #996a05; }
.routine-item__branch-badge--apricot { background-color: #ffe6d4; color: #b55416; }
.routine-item__branch-badge--pink { background-color: var(--soft-pink); color: #c94c47; }
.routine-item__branch-badge--aqua { background-color: var(--soft-aqua); color: var(--deep-aqua); }
.routine-item__branch-badge--navy { background-color: var(--academy-navy); color: var(--white); }

.routine-item__marker {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.routine-item__dot {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  border: 3px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--meraki-aqua);
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: 0.4rem;
}

.routine-item__dot--gold {
  background-color: var(--victory-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--victory-gold);
}

.routine-item__dot--apricot {
  background-color: var(--primary-apricot);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--primary-apricot);
}

.routine-item__dot--pink {
  background-color: var(--salmon-pink);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--salmon-pink);
}

.routine-item__dot--aqua {
  background-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.routine-item__dot--navy {
  background-color: var(--academy-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px var(--academy-navy);
}

.routine-item__line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1.2rem;
  bottom: 0;
  width: 2px;
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.15);
  z-index: 1;
}

.routine-item--end .routine-item__line {
  display: none;
}

.routine-item__card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.routine-item:hover .routine-item__card {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.routine-item--highlight .routine-item__card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFDF8 0%, #FFF9EB 100%);
  border-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.4);
}

.routine-item--reset .routine-item__card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F8FAFC 0%, #EEF4F8 100%);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--academy-navy);
}

.routine-item__title {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.routine-item__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #435467;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Daycare Integration Banner
   ========================================================================== */
.section--daycare-banner {
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.daycare-banner-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--academy-navy) 0%, #1e4b77 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.22);
  position: relative;
}

.daycare-banner-card__inner {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  gap: 2.5rem;
}

.daycare-banner-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.daycare-banner-card__text {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.daycare-banner-card__hours {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.daycare-hour-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.daycare-hour-pill strong {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
}

.daycare-banner-card__subtext {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 680px;
}

.daycare-visual-badge {
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 2px dashed rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  padding: 1rem;
}

.daycare-visual-badge__svg {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.daycare-visual-badge span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Why Parents Choose Meraki
   ========================================================================== */
.section--why-preschool {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.why-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.why-card {
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.why-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
}

.why-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--accent, var(--meraki-aqua));
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.why-card__title {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.why-card__text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #4a5c6e;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Safety, Care & Hygiene (8 Dimensions)
   ========================================================================== */
.section--safety {
  background-color: #F8FBFC;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.safety-box {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 4rem);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.safety-dimensions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.safety-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.safety-item__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.safety-item h4 {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.safety-item p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #4a5c6e;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Parent Communication
   ========================================================================== */
.section--communication {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.comm-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.comm-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-blue);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.comm-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #3b4e61;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.comm-features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.comm-features li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #3b4e61;
}

.comm-features li::before {
  content: '♥';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.comm-card {
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, #F0FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.08);
}

.comm-card__bubble {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.2rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.comm-card__bubble--1 {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
}

.comm-card__bubble--2 {
  background-color: var(--soft-aqua);
  align-self: flex-end;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.15);
}

.comm-card__avatar {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  color: var(--white);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.comm-card__bubble--2 .comm-card__avatar {
  background-color: var(--victory-gold);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.comm-card__msg strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.comm-card__msg p {
  margin: 0;
  color: #3b4e61;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Preschool Gallery ("Life at Meraki")
   ========================================================================== */
.section--gallery-preschool {
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.preschool-gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
}

.preschool-gallery-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  margin: 0;
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.preschool-gallery-item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 280px;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 500ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.preschool-gallery-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.preschool-gallery-item--large {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.preschool-gallery-item--large img {
  height: 280px;
}

.preschool-gallery-item__caption {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto 0 0 0;
  padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1rem 1.25rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(23, 59, 94, 0) 0%, rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.88) 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.preschool-gallery-item__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.preschool-gallery-item__caption h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: FAQ Accordion
   ========================================================================== */
.section--faq {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-item {
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.03);
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.08);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  text-align: left;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  transition: color 200ms ease, background-color 200ms ease;
}

.faq-question:hover {
  background-color: #F8FBFC;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.faq-question:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--meraki-aqua);
  outline-offset: -2px;
}

.faq-icon {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.35rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #3b4e61;
}

.faq-answer p {
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.faq-answer p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.faq-answer ul {
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  margin: 0.5rem 0;
}

.faq-answer li {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.faq-answer a {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section: Admissions CTA
   ========================================================================== */
.section--preschool-cta {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--academy-navy) 0%, #0d253d 100%);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.preschool-cta-box {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.preschool-cta-box__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.preschool-cta-box__lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.preschool-cta-branches {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.preschool-cta-branch-pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.25rem;
}

.preschool-cta-branch-pill--diamond {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-apricot);
}

.preschool-cta-branch-pill--gold {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.preschool-cta-branch-pill .pill-badge {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
}

.preschool-cta-branch-pill strong {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--white);
}

.preschool-cta-branch-pill small {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
}

.preschool-cta-box__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.preschool-cta-box__footnote {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
  margin: 0;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adaptations for Preschool Page
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .preschool-hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .preschool-hero__media {
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

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

  .safety-dimensions {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

  .daycare-visual-badge {
    display: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .pathway-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .stages-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .why-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .comm-split {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .preschool-gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .preschool-gallery-item--large {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .preschool-cta-branches {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  /* Routine Timeline Mobile Adaptation */
  .routine-item {
    grid-template-columns: 40px 1fr;
    gap: 0 0.85rem;
  }

  .routine-item__time-col {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 1;
    text-align: left;
    align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
    flex-direction: row;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .routine-item__marker {
    grid-column: 1;
    grid-row: 1 / span 2;
  }

  .routine-item__card {
    grid-column: 2;
    grid-row: 2;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .preschool-hero__float-card--top {
    top: 1rem;
    right: 0.5rem;
  }

  .preschool-hero__float-card--bottom {
    bottom: 1rem;
    left: 0.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .safety-dimensions {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .preschool-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .preschool-hero__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .preschool-cta-box__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .preschool-cta-box__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Meraki Daycare & After School Care Styles
   ========================================================================== */

/* Daycare Breadcrumbs */
.daycare-breadcrumbs-bar {
  background-color: #FFF9F6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.25);
}

/* Daycare Hero Ambient Glow */
.daycare-glow--salmon {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.22) 0%, rgba(244, 127, 122, 0) 70%);
}
.daycare-glow--apricot {
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.28) 0%, rgba(255, 178, 127, 0) 70%);
}
.daycare-hero__dot {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--salmon-pink), var(--primary-apricot));
}
.daycare-hero__title-accent {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--salmon-pink) 0%, var(--primary-apricot) 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}
.daycare-float-icon--salmon {
  background-color: #ffe8e6;
  color: #c94c47;
}
.daycare-float-icon--salmon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}
.daycare-hero__link-whatsapp {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--deep-aqua);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.08);
  transition: background 200ms ease, color 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}
.daycare-hero__link-whatsapp:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.16);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.daycare-hero__link-whatsapp svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

/* Section: Care Programs Dual Panels */
.section--care-programs {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}
.daycare-panel-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}
.daycare-panel {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 32px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border: 2px solid transparent;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 300ms ease,
              border-color 300ms ease;
}
.daycare-panel:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.14);
}
.daycare-panel--diamond {
  border-color: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8F6 100%);
}
.daycare-panel--diamond:hover {
  border-color: var(--salmon-pink);
}
.daycare-panel--gold {
  border-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.25);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F3F8FB 100%);
}
.daycare-panel--gold:hover {
  border-color: var(--academy-navy);
}
.daycare-panel__header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.daycare-panel__tag-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.daycare-panel__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}
.daycare-panel__badge--salmon {
  background-color: #ffe3e1;
  color: #c83a34;
}
.daycare-panel__badge--apricot {
  background-color: #ffe6d4;
  color: #b55416;
}
.daycare-panel__badge--navy {
  background-color: var(--academy-navy);
  color: var(--white);
}
.daycare-panel__badge--aqua {
  background-color: var(--soft-aqua);
  color: var(--deep-aqua);
}
.daycare-panel__badge--gold {
  background-color: #fff2d6;
  color: #996a05;
}
.daycare-panel__badge--soft {
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}
.daycare-panel__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.daycare-panel__subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-blue);
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.daycare-panel__description {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #3b4e61;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.daycare-panel__specs {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.daycare-spec__icon--salmon {
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
  background-color: #ffebe9;
}
.daycare-spec__icon--apricot {
  color: #c95c18;
  background-color: #ffe6d4;
}
.daycare-spec__icon--navy {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}
.daycare-spec__icon--aqua {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  background-color: var(--soft-aqua);
}
.daycare-spec__icon--gold {
  color: #b37f07;
  background-color: #fff2d6;
}
.daycare-panel__section-title {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.daycare-panel__features {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 2rem 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}
.daycare-panel__features li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #415366;
}
.daycare-panel__features li::before {
  content: "✓";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.daycare-panel--diamond .daycare-panel__features li::before {
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
}
.daycare-panel--gold .daycare-panel__features li::before {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

/* Section: Diamond Daycare Split */
.section--diamond-daycare {
  background-color: #FFF9F6;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}
.daycare-split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.daycare-split__content .section-lead {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.daycare-features-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}
.daycare-feature-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  gap: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}
.daycare-feature-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.12);
}
.daycare-feature-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.daycare-feature-card__icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}
.daycare-feature-card__icon--salmon {
  background-color: #ffe9e7;
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
}
.daycare-feature-card__icon--apricot {
  background-color: #ffebd9;
  color: #d4631e;
}
.daycare-feature-card__body h4 {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.daycare-feature-card__body p {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #556778;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.daycare-photo-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
}
.daycare-photo-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.daycare-photo-card:hover .daycare-photo-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}
.daycare-photo-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
}
.daycare-photo-card__badge-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--salmon-pink);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.daycare-photo-card__badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}
.daycare-photo-card__badge span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: #556778;
}

/* Daycare Hygiene Banner */
.daycare-hygiene-banner {
  border-left-color: var(--salmon-pink);
}

/* Section: Safety & Care */
.section--safety-care {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}
.safety-pillars-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}
.safety-pillar-card {
  background: #FFFDFB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.09);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.safety-pillar-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.09);
  border-color: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.5);
}
.safety-pillar-card__icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background-color: #ffebe9;
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.safety-pillar-card__icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}
.safety-pillar-card__title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.safety-pillar-card__text {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #506173;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Section: After School Care Hero Box */
.section--after-school-hero {
  background-color: #0A1C2C;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
}
.afterschool-hero-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--academy-navy) 0%, #0d2740 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.25);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 24px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
  color: var(--white);
}
.afterschool-hero-box__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}
.afterschool-hero-box__title {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.afterschool-hero-box__lead {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.afterschool-hero-box__pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.afterschool-hero-box__pill svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
}
.afterschool-hero-box__subtext {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.afterschool-hero-box__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
}
.afterschool-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.4);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}
.afterschool-frame img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.afterschool-frame__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.3);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  color: var(--white);
}
.afterschool-frame__badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
}
.afterschool-frame__badge span {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

/* Section: After School Journey Grid */
.section--afterschool-journey {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}
.afterschool-journey-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.as-step {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease;
}
.as-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.1);
  border-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}
.as-step--highlight {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFFDF5 100%);
  border-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.4);
}
.as-step--highlight:hover {
  border-color: var(--victory-gold);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.15);
}
.as-step__num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.as-step--highlight .as-step__num {
  color: #d99a16;
}
.as-step__title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.as-step__desc {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #556778;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Section: Homework Support & Habits */
.section--homework-support {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}
.habits-process {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #F4F9FC;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
}
.habits-process__item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  text-align: center;
  min-width: 110px;
}
.habits-process__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--academy-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.habits-process__item--final .habits-process__icon {
  background-color: var(--victory-gold);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}
.habits-process__item strong {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.habits-process__item span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #556778;
  max-width: 120px;
}
.habits-process__arrow {
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  font-weight: 700;
  user-select: none;
}
.habits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}
.habit-card {
  background: #FAFBFD;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.habit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.07);
  border-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.3);
}
.habit-card__icon {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.habit-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}
.habit-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #556778;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}
.homework-note {
  background-color: #FFF9F3;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #5a4b3f;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Section: Learning Through Play Mosaic */
.section--learning-play {
  background-color: #F8FBFC;
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}
.play-mosaic {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  grid-auto-rows: 240px;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}
.play-mosaic__item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}
.play-mosaic__item img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}
.play-mosaic__item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.play-mosaic__item--large {
  grid-row: span 2;
}
.play-mosaic__item--wide {
  grid-column: span 2;
}
.play-mosaic__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(23, 59, 94, 0) 0%, rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.85) 100%);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 1rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.play-mosaic__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.play-mosaic__title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

/* Section: Working Parents */
.section--working-parents {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}
.parents-feature-box {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF9F6 0%, #FFF4EE 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.35);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}
.parents-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.parent-benefit-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.25);
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}
.parent-benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.12);
}
.parent-benefit-card__icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.parent-benefit-card h4 {
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.parent-benefit-card p {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #556778;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Section: Preschool & Daycare Connection */
.section--preschool-connection {
  background-color: #F8FBFC;
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
}
.connection-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  text-align: center;
}
.connection-card__title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.connection-card__lead {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #556778;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}
.connection-branches {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
  text-align: left;
}
.connection-branch {
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem;
}
.connection-branch--diamond {
  background: #FFF8F5;
  border: 1px solid rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.3);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--salmon-pink);
}
.connection-branch--gold {
  background: #F0F7FB;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.3);
  border-left: 5px solid var(--meraki-aqua);
}
.connection-branch__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.connection-branch--diamond .connection-branch__badge {
  background-color: #ffe3e1;
  color: #c83a34;
}
.connection-branch--gold .connection-branch__badge {
  background-color: var(--soft-aqua);
  color: var(--deep-aqua);
}
.connection-branch h3 {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
.connection-branch p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #556778;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.connection-branch__link {
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--academy-blue);
  text-decoration: underline;
}
.connection-branch__link:hover {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}
.connection-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Section: Local SEO & Locations */
.section--local-seo {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}
.location-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 3rem);
}
.location-card {
  background: #FAFBFD;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}
.location-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
}
.location-card--diamond {
  border-top: 5px solid var(--salmon-pink);
}
.location-card--gold {
  border-top: 5px solid var(--meraki-aqua);
}
.location-card__header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}
.location-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}
.location-card__badge--salmon {
  background-color: #ffe3e1;
  color: #c83a34;
}
.location-card__badge--navy {
  background-color: var(--academy-navy);
  color: var(--white);
}
.location-card__title {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.location-card__service {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-blue);
}
.location-card__body {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}
.location-card__address,
.location-card__hours {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-style: normal;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #3b4e61;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.location-card__address svg,
.location-card__hours svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  color: var(--academy-blue);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.location-card__commute {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #6a7c8e;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Section: Daycare CTA overrides */
.daycare-cta-branches {
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}
.daycare-cta-pill--diamond {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--salmon-pink);
}
.daycare-cta-pill--gold {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--meraki-aqua);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Daycare Responsive Breakpoints
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .daycare-split,
  .afterschool-hero-box__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .safety-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .afterschool-journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .habits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .parents-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .play-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    grid-auto-rows: 200px;
  }

  .play-mosaic__item--large {
    grid-row: span 1;
  }

  .play-mosaic__item--wide {
    grid-column: span 2;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .daycare-panel-grid,
  .location-grid,
  .connection-branches {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .daycare-features-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .safety-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .afterschool-journey-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .habits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .parents-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .habits-process {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1.25rem;
    padding: 1.5rem;
  }

  .habits-process__arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }

  .play-mosaic {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    grid-auto-rows: 220px;
  }

  .play-mosaic__item--wide {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .afterschool-hero-box__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .afterschool-hero-box__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .daycare-cta-branches {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Meraki Academy Dedicated Styles (Both Template and Prototype support)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Active Navigation Highlight for Academy */
.page-template-page-academy .main-nav__link.is-active,
.academy-page .main-nav__link.is-active {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua) !important;
}

.page-template-page-academy .main-nav__link.is-active::after,
.academy-page .main-nav__link.is-active::after {
  background-color: var(--meraki-aqua) !important;
  transform: translateX(-50%) scaleX(1) !important;
}

.page-template-page-academy .mobile-drawer__link.is-active,
.academy-page .mobile-drawer__link.is-active {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua) !important;
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* Base Academy Page & Utility helpers */
.site-main,
.academy-page {
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

.mx-auto {
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.check-icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.12);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* Academy Section Backgrounds & Spacing */
.academy-section {
  padding: clamp(3.75rem, 6.5vw, 6rem) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.academy-section--sm {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) 0;
}

.academy-section--white,
.academy-bg--white {
  background-color: var(--white);
}

.academy-section--light,
.academy-bg--light-blue {
  background-color: #F4FAFC;
}

.academy-section--warm,
.academy-bg--warm-cream {
  background-color: #FFF9F3;
}

.academy-section--navy,
.academy-bg--navy {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #173B5E 0%, #102942 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.academy-section--navy h1,
.academy-section--navy h2,
.academy-section--navy h3,
.academy-section--navy h4,
.academy-bg--navy h1,
.academy-bg--navy h2,
.academy-bg--navy h3,
.academy-bg--navy h4 {
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Section Header Typography */
.academy-section-header {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
}

.academy-section-header--left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.academy-section-header--light {
  color: var(--white);
}

.academy-eyebrow,
.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.academy-eyebrow--gold {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
}

.academy-eyebrow--navy {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.academy-eyebrow__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: currentColor;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.academy-heading,
.academy-section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.22;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.academy-heading--light,
.academy-section-title--white {
  color: var(--white) !important;
}

.academy-lead,
.academy-section-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
}

.academy-lead--light,
.academy-section-lead--light {
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Breadcrumbs Navigation
   ========================================================================== */
.academy-breadcrumbs-bar,
.preschool-breadcrumbs-bar {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
}

.academy-breadcrumbs,
.preschool-breadcrumbs {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.academy-breadcrumbs__list,
.preschool-breadcrumbs__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.academy-breadcrumbs__item,
.preschool-breadcrumbs__item {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.academy-breadcrumbs__link,
.preschool-breadcrumbs__link {
  color: #64748B;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.academy-breadcrumbs__link:hover,
.preschool-breadcrumbs__link:hover {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.academy-breadcrumbs__separator,
.preschool-breadcrumbs__sep {
  color: #CBD5E1;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.academy-breadcrumbs__item--active,
.preschool-breadcrumbs__item.is-current {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 1: Inner-Page Hero
   ========================================================================== */
.academy-hero {
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F4FAFC 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.academy-hero__bg-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.academy-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.academy-hero__glow--1 {
  top: -100px;
  left: -100px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0) 70%);
}

.academy-hero__glow--2 {
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -60px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.25) 0%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0) 70%);
}

.academy-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.academy-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.academy-hero__eyebrow-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.academy-hero__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.academy-hero__eyebrow {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.academy-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4.2vw, 3.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.academy-hero__title-accent {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: block;
}

.academy-hero__lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.1875rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 560px;
}

.academy-hero__badges {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.academy-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.academy-badge__icon {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  line-height: 1;
}

.academy-badge__icon--gold {
  background-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.25);
  color: #b07812;
}

.academy-badge__icon--aqua {
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.18);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.academy-badge__icon--pink {
  background-color: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.25);
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
}

.academy-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.academy-hero__info-strip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.academy-hero__info-strip svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.academy-hero__media {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.academy-hero__image-wrapper,
.academy-hero__frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: visible;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 45px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.14);
  background-color: var(--white);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.academy-hero__image,
.academy-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 28px;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.academy-hero__media:hover .academy-hero__image,
.academy-hero__media:hover .academy-hero__img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Floating Highlights on Hero Frame */
.academy-hero__float {
  position: absolute;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: 16px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  z-index: 3;
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.academy-hero__float:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.academy-hero__float--1 {
  top: 10%;
  left: -20px;
}

.academy-hero__float--2 {
  bottom: 10%;
  right: -20px;
}

.academy-hero__float-badge {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.academy-hero__float-badge--navy {
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.academy-hero__float-badge--aqua {
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.12);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.academy-hero__float-title {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.academy-hero__float-sub {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

/* Decorative Academy shapes behind hero image */
.academy-hero__shape-1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  right: -24px;
  width: 130px;
  height: 130px;
  border-radius: 36px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.05) 100%);
  transform: rotate(15deg);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.academy-hero__shape-2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.3) 0%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.05) 100%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 2: Curriculum Pathways (Grid & Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.curriculum-grid,
.academy-pathways-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.curriculum-card,
.academy-pathway-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.09);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 250ms ease,
              border-color 250ms ease;
}

.curriculum-card:hover,
.academy-pathway-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
}

/* Animated top accent bar */
.curriculum-card::before,
.academy-pathway-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--card-accent, var(--meraki-aqua));
  transition: height 250ms ease;
}

.curriculum-card:hover::before,
.academy-pathway-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
}

.curriculum-card--gold,
.academy-pathway-card--national {
  --card-accent: var(--victory-gold);
}

.curriculum-card--aqua,
.academy-pathway-card--cambridge {
  --card-accent: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.curriculum-card--salmon,
.academy-pathway-card--edexcel {
  --card-accent: var(--salmon-pink);
}

.curriculum-card__icon-wrap {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 16px;
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--card-accent, var(--meraki-aqua));
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1), background-color 250ms ease;
}

.curriculum-card:hover .curriculum-card__icon-wrap {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.curriculum-card__icon-wrap svg {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
}

.academy-pathway-card__header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.academy-pathway-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  color: var(--card-accent, var(--academy-navy));
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.curriculum-card__title,
.academy-pathway-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.academy-pathway-card__sub {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.curriculum-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.academy-pathway-card__body {
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.academy-pathway-card__body p {
  font-size: 0.9625rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.academy-pathway-card__features {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
}

.academy-pathway-card__features li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.8875rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.academy-pathways-strip {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
  padding: 1rem 1.75rem;
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: auto;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.academy-pathways-strip p {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.academy-pathways-strip__icon {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  margin-right: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.curriculum-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--card-accent, var(--meraki-aqua));
  position: relative;
  width: fit-content;
  padding: 0.2rem 0;
  transition: color 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}

.curriculum-card__link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: currentColor;
  transform: scaleX(0.4);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.curriculum-card:hover .curriculum-card__link::after,
.curriculum-card__link:focus-visible::after {
  transform: scaleX(1);
}

.curriculum-card__link svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.curriculum-card:hover .curriculum-card__link svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.curriculum-card__link:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--card-accent, var(--meraki-aqua));
  outline-offset: 4px;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 3: Subjects Section (2x2 Balanced Grid)
   ========================================================================== */
.subjects-grid,
.academy-subjects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.subject-card,
.academy-subject-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 26px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.subject-card:hover,
.academy-subject-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
}

.subject-card::before,
.academy-subject-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background-color: var(--subject-color, var(--meraki-aqua));
  transition: height 250ms ease;
}

.subject-card:hover::before,
.academy-subject-card:hover::before {
  height: 6px;
}

.subject-card--maths,
.academy-subject-card--maths {
  --subject-color: var(--victory-gold);
}

.subject-card--ict,
.academy-subject-card--ict {
  --subject-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.subject-card--cs {
  --subject-color: var(--academy-navy);
  --subject-secondary: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.subject-card--english,
.academy-subject-card--english {
  --subject-color: var(--salmon-pink);
}

.academy-subject-card--elocution {
  --subject-color: #8b5cf6;
}

.subject-card__header,
.academy-subject-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.subject-card__icon-box,
.academy-subject-card__icon {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--subject-color);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 250ms ease;
}

.subject-card:hover .subject-card__icon-box,
.academy-subject-card:hover .academy-subject-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

.subject-card__icon-box svg,
.academy-subject-card__icon svg {
  width: 26px;
  height: 26px;
}

.subject-card__pill,
.academy-subject-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  color: var(--subject-color, var(--academy-navy));
}

.subject-card__title,
.academy-subject-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.65rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.subject-card__desc,
.academy-subject-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9875rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: #475569;
  flex-grow: 1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.academy-subject-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.academy-subject-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #475569;
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 8px;
}

.subject-card__footer,
.academy-subject-card__footer {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  margin-top: auto;
}

.subject-card__phone-badge,
.academy-subject-card__contact {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #64748B;
}

.subject-card__phone-badge svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.academy-subject-card__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--subject-color, var(--meraki-aqua));
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}

.academy-subject-card__cta:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 4: English and Elocution Feature Section
   ========================================================================== */
.elocution-grid,
.academy-feature-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.elocution-media,
.academy-feature__media {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.elocution-frame,
.academy-feature__frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 26px;
  overflow: visible;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  background-color: var(--white);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.elocution-image,
.academy-feature__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  border-radius: 26px;
}

.elocution-badge-floating {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.elocution-badge-floating svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.elocution-badge-floating__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.elocution-badge-floating__sub {
  font-size: 0.7875rem;
  color: #64748B;
}

.academy-feature__float {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -18px;
  left: 1.25rem;
  right: 1.25rem;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  text-align: center;
}

.academy-feature__float-icon {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.elocution-content,
.academy-feature__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.academy-feature__lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.25vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

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

.academy-pillar-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
}

.academy-pillar-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.academy-pillar-card__icon--apricot {
  background-color: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.2);
  color: #d97736;
}

.academy-pillar-card__icon--pink {
  background-color: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.2);
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
}

.academy-pillar-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.academy-pillar-card__text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.academy-pillar-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.academy-pillar-card__list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.elocution-cert-box,
.academy-clasda-note {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--salmon-pink);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.08);
  margin: 1.5rem 0;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.academy-clasda-note__icon {
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}

.elocution-cert-box__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.elocution-cert-box__title svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
}

.elocution-cert-box__disclaimer,
.academy-clasda-note__text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
}

.elocution-features {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  padding: 0;
}

.elocution-feature-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #334155;
}

.elocution-feature-item__icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.15);
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.elocution-feature-item__icon svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

.elocution-actions {
  margin-top: 1.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 5: How Learning Works (The Meraki Approach)
   ========================================================================== */
.approach-grid,
.academy-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
  position: relative;
}

.approach-card,
.academy-step-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 2rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 250ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.approach-card:hover,
.academy-step-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
}

.approach-card__number,
.academy-step-card__num {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--meraki-aqua) 0%, #007a99 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.3);
}

.approach-card:nth-child(1) .approach-card__number,
.academy-step-card:nth-child(1) .academy-step-card__num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--victory-gold) 0%, #d49a2a 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

.approach-card:nth-child(2) .approach-card__number,
.academy-step-card:nth-child(2) .academy-step-card__num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--meraki-aqua) 0%, #007a99 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.35);
}

.approach-card:nth-child(3) .approach-card__number,
.academy-step-card:nth-child(3) .academy-step-card__num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-apricot) 0%, #e08b52 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.35);
}

.approach-card:nth-child(4) .approach-card__number,
.academy-step-card:nth-child(4) .academy-step-card__num {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--salmon-pink) 0%, #d95e59 100%);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.35);
}

.approach-card__title,
.academy-step-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.approach-card__desc,
.academy-step-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 6: Why Families Choose Meraki Academy (6 Benefit Cards)
   ========================================================================== */
.why-academy-grid,
.academy-benefits-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.85rem);
}

.benefit-card,
.academy-benefit-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease, border-color 220ms ease;
}

.benefit-card:hover,
.academy-benefit-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.3);
}

.benefit-card__icon,
.academy-benefit-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.08);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  transition: transform 220ms ease;
}

.benefit-card:hover .benefit-card__icon,
.academy-benefit-card:hover .academy-benefit-card__icon {
  transform: scale(1.08) rotate(3deg);
}

.benefit-card__icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.academy-benefit-card__icon--navy {
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.academy-benefit-card__icon--aqua {
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.1);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.academy-benefit-card__icon--gold {
  background-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.15);
  color: #B37D16;
}

.academy-benefit-card__icon--pink {
  background-color: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.15);
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
}

.academy-benefit-card__icon--apricot {
  background-color: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.2);
  color: #d97736;
}

.benefit-card__title,
.academy-benefit-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.075rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.benefit-card__desc,
.academy-benefit-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.8875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #64748B;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 7: Meet the Teacher Before Joining (Conversion Anchor)
   ========================================================================== */
.academy-meet,
.academy-section--navy {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #173B5E 0%, #102942 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.academy-meet__ambient {
  position: absolute;
  top: -100px;
  right: -100px;
  width: 380px;
  height: 380px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.18) 0%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.meet-teacher-grid,
.academy-teachers-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.teacher-card,
.academy-teacher-card {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: 22px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.75rem) clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, border-color 250ms ease, background-color 250ms ease;
}

.teacher-card:hover,
.academy-teacher-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  border-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.5);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
}

.teacher-card__icon-badge {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.2);
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.teacher-card:nth-child(2) .teacher-card__icon-badge {
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.2);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.teacher-card__icon-badge svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

.academy-teacher-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.2);
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.academy-teacher-card__badge--pink {
  background-color: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.2);
  color: #ff9d99;
}

.teacher-card__subjects,
.academy-teacher-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.academy-teacher-card__role {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.teacher-card__note,
.academy-teacher-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #CBD5E1;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.teacher-card__phone {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  text-decoration: none;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  transition: color 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}

.teacher-card:nth-child(2) .teacher-card__phone {
  color: #79ddf5;
}

.teacher-card__phone:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.teacher-card__actions,
.academy-teacher-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  width: 100%;
}

.teacher-card__actions .button,
.academy-teacher-card__actions .button {
  flex: 1;
  min-height: 46px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 8: Who Can Join
   ========================================================================== */
.learners-grid,
.academy-learners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.learner-card,
.academy-learner-card {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 3vw, 2.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease;
}

.learner-card:hover,
.academy-learner-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
}

.learner-card__icon,
.academy-learner-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 14px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.08);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
}

.academy-learner-card__icon--gold {
  background-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.15);
  color: var(--victory-gold);
}

.academy-learner-card__icon--aqua {
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.1);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.academy-learner-card__icon--pink {
  background-color: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.15);
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
}

.learner-card__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.learner-card__title,
.academy-learner-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.academy-learner-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.learner-card__desc,
.academy-learner-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 9: Simple Enquiry Process
   ========================================================================== */
.enquiry-steps-grid,
.academy-enquiry-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  position: relative;
}

.enquiry-step-card,
.academy-enquiry-step {
  background-color: var(--white);
  border-radius: 20px;
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  transition: transform 220ms ease, box-shadow 220ms ease;
}

.enquiry-step-card:hover,
.academy-enquiry-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.09);
}

.enquiry-step-card__num,
.academy-enquiry-step__badge {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--victory-gold) 0%, #e5a422 100%);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 1.25rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

.enquiry-step-card:nth-child(2) .enquiry-step-card__num,
.academy-enquiry-step:nth-child(2) .academy-enquiry-step__badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--meraki-aqua) 0%, #0087a8 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.35);
}

.enquiry-step-card:nth-child(3) .enquiry-step-card__num,
.academy-enquiry-step:nth-child(3) .academy-enquiry-step__badge {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--academy-navy) 0%, #102942 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.35);
}

.enquiry-step-card__title,
.academy-enquiry-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.enquiry-step-card__desc,
.academy-enquiry-step__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

.enquiry-cta-wrap,
.academy-enquiry-cta {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Section 11: Final Call-to-Action (Full-Width Navy Background matching Daycare)
   ========================================================================== */
.academy-final-cta,
.academy-cta-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--academy-navy) 0%, #0d253d 100%) !important;
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0 !important;
  color: var(--white) !important;
  text-align: center !important;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.academy-final-cta__ambient-1,
.academy-cta-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -80px;
  left: -80px;
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.academy-final-cta__ambient-2,
.academy-cta-section::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -80px;
  right: -80px;
  width: 360px;
  height: 360px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.academy-final-cta__inner,
.academy-cta-banner {
  background: transparent !important;
  border-radius: 0 !important;
  box-shadow: none !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  z-index: 1;
}

.academy-cta-banner::before,
.academy-cta-banner::after {
  display: none !important;
}

.academy-cta-banner__content {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.academy-cta-banner .academy-eyebrow,
.academy-cta-banner .section-eyebrow,
.academy-final-cta .academy-eyebrow {
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--victory-gold) !important;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.academy-cta-banner__title,
.academy-final-cta__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--victory-gold) !important;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.academy-cta-banner__title-accent {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: inherit;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  display: block;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.academy-cta-banner__lead,
.academy-final-cta__desc {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
}

/* 2-Column Direct Line Highlight Cards (Matching Daycare Branch Cards) */
.academy-cta-banner__direct-lines {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 840px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.academy-cta-line {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.2rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, background-color 200ms ease, border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.academy-cta-line:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.academy-cta-line:nth-child(1) {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--victory-gold);
}

.academy-cta-line:nth-child(2) {
  border-left: 4px solid var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.academy-cta-line__label {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.academy-cta-line:nth-child(1) .academy-cta-line__label {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
}

.academy-cta-line:nth-child(2) .academy-cta-line__label {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.academy-cta-line__phone {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  text-decoration: none;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.academy-cta-line__phone svg {
  color: inherit;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.academy-cta-line:nth-child(1) .academy-cta-line__phone:hover {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
}

.academy-cta-line:nth-child(2) .academy-cta-line__phone:hover {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.academy-cta-line__sub {
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

/* Action Buttons */
.academy-cta-banner__actions,
.academy-final-cta__buttons {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* Location & Footnote */
.academy-cta-banner__location {
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

.academy-cta-banner__location p {
  margin: 0.35rem 0;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.academy-cta-location-link {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  text-decoration: underline;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.academy-cta-location-link:hover {
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.academy-cta-banner__subtext {
  font-size: 0.8125rem !important;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6) !important;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Responsive Adaptations for Academy
   ========================================================================== */
@media (max-width: 991px) {
  .academy-hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .academy-hero__media {
    max-width: 540px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .curriculum-grid,
  .academy-pathways-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .subjects-grid,
  .academy-subjects-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elocution-grid,
  .academy-feature-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .academy-pillars-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .elocution-media,
  .academy-feature__media {
    max-width: 520px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .approach-grid,
  .academy-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .why-academy-grid,
  .academy-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .meet-teacher-grid,
  .academy-teachers-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .learners-grid,
  .academy-learners-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .enquiry-steps-grid,
  .academy-enquiry-timeline {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .approach-grid,
  .academy-steps-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .why-academy-grid,
  .academy-benefits-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .teacher-card__actions,
  .academy-teacher-card__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .academy-final-cta__buttons,
  .academy-cta-banner__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .academy-final-cta__buttons .button,
  .academy-cta-banner__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .academy-cta-banner__direct-lines {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .academy-enquiry-cta {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .academy-enquiry-cta .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .academy-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
  }

  .academy-hero__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .academy-hero__info-strip {
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    text-align: center;
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .academy-hero__float {
    position: static;
    margin-top: 1rem;
    width: 100%;
  }

}

/* ==========================================================================
   14. Admissions Page Specific Styles & Component System
   ========================================================================== */
.admissions-page section[id],
.page-template-page-admissions section[id],
#how-to-apply,
#admission-portal,
#admissions-faq {
  scroll-margin-top: 110px;
}

/* Atmospheric Gradients */
.admissions-bg-gradient {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 12% 20%, rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.14), transparent 34%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 88% 15%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.13), transparent 32%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #fffaf6 0%, #f4fbfd 55%, #fffdf6 100%);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.admissions-bg-cream {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.12), transparent 40%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 15% 85%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.09), transparent 38%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8F2 50%, #FFFFFF 100%);
}

.admissions-bg-light-blue {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 20%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.1), transparent 40%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.08), transparent 35%),
              linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F3FAFC 50%, #FFFFFF 100%);
}

.admissions-bg-navy {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 85% 20%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.22), transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 15% 80%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.15), transparent 40%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #173B5E 0%, #0d2843 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Section Header standard for Admissions */
.admissions-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
}

.admissions-header--left {
  text-align: left;
  margin-left: 0;
}

.admissions-eyebrow {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.08);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.admissions-eyebrow--gold {
  color: #B47800;
  background-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.18);
}

.admissions-eyebrow--salmon {
  color: #c94f4a;
  background-color: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.14);
}

.admissions-eyebrow--navy {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.admissions-eyebrow--white {
  color: #FFFFFF;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.admissions-eyebrow__dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: currentColor;
}

.admissions-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.admissions-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.2vw, 1.125rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Button System Extensions */
.button--admissions-gradient {
  --button-bg: linear-gradient(135deg, #009DC4 0%, #173B5E 100%);
  --button-hover: linear-gradient(135deg, #00b5e2 0%, #1e4a77 100%);
  --button-text: #FFFFFF;
  --button-ring: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.55);
  --button-glow: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.4);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #009DC4 0%, #173B5E 100%);
  background-size: 200% 200%;
  transition: transform 240ms cubic-bezier(0.34, 1.56, 0.64, 1),
              box-shadow 240ms ease,
              background-position 400ms ease;
}

.button--admissions-gradient:hover {
  background-position: 100% 100%;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.45);
}

.button--pulse-once {
  animation: singleSoftPulse 1.6s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) 1;
}

@keyframes singleSoftPulse {
  0% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.7), 0 6px 18px var(--button-glow);
  }
  50% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 14px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0), 0 10px 28px var(--button-glow);
  }
  100% {
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(244, 185, 66, 0), 0 6px 18px var(--button-glow);
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 1: Admissions Hero
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.admissions-hero {
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 4rem) 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.admissions-hero__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.12fr 0.88fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.admissions-hero__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}

.admissions-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 4.4vw, 3.65rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.16;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.admissions-hero__title-accent {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: block;
}

.admissions-hero__lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.85rem;
  max-width: 580px;
}

.admissions-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.admissions-hero__trust {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.admissions-hero__trust svg {
  width: 17px;
  height: 17px;
  color: #10B981;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.admissions-hero__media {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

.admissions-hero__frame-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 520px;
}

.admissions-hero__shape-salmon {
  position: absolute;
  top: -24px;
  left: -20px;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  border-radius: 34px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.45) 0%, rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.25) 100%);
  transform: rotate(-10deg);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.admissions-hero__gold-circle {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -22px;
  right: -18px;
  width: 90px;
  height: 90px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.5) 0%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.15) 75%);
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.admissions-hero__frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 28px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 3px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.14);
  background-color: var(--white);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  z-index: 2;
  animation: admissionsFrameFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

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

.admissions-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.admissions-hero__frame:hover .admissions-hero__img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.admissions-hero__badge-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 20px;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.16);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  z-index: 3;
}

.admissions-hero__badge-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.12);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.admissions-hero__badge-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.admissions-hero__badge-sub {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: #64748B;
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 2: Interactive Admission Portal Card
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.admissions-portal-section {
  padding: 0 0 clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
}

.portal-card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 15% 30%, rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.035), transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 85% 70%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.06), transparent 45%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.12), transparent 55%),
              #FFFFFF;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.2);
  border-radius: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 18px 45px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.09);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4.5vw, 3.5rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portal-card__top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.status-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.28);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #065f46;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.status-dot--pulse {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: #10B981;
  position: relative;
}

.status-dot--pulse::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: -4px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.45);
  animation: statusPulse 2s cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.8, 0.2, 1) infinite;
}

@keyframes statusPulse {
  0% {
    transform: scale(0.8);
    opacity: 0.8;
  }
  70% {
    transform: scale(2.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
  100% {
    transform: scale(2.2);
    opacity: 0;
  }
}

.portal-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.portal-card__desc {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.18rem);
  color: #334155;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.85rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.portal-card__action {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.portal-card__btn {
  padding: 1.05rem 2.4rem;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  min-height: 54px;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.portal-card__btn:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.6), 0 10px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.25);
}

.portal-card__footer {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.portal-card__support-text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.portal-card__secondary-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 3px;
  transition: color 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
}

.portal-card__secondary-link:hover {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 3: Find the Right Programme Cards
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.programmes-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.programme-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
}

.admissions-prog-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 2.5vw, 2.25rem);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              box-shadow 300ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1),
              border-color 300ms ease;
}

.admissions-prog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 42px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
}

/* Coloured Top Accent Lines */
.admissions-prog-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  transition: height 250ms ease;
}

.admissions-prog-card:hover::before {
  height: 7px;
}

.admissions-prog-card--preschool::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #FFB27F 0%, #F47F7A 100%);
}

.admissions-prog-card--daycare::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F47F7A 0%, #F4B942 100%);
}

.admissions-prog-card--academy::before {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #173B5E 0%, #009DC4 100%);
}

.admissions-prog-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.admissions-prog-card--preschool .admissions-prog-card__badge {
  background-color: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.2);
  color: #B25317;
}

.admissions-prog-card--daycare .admissions-prog-card__badge {
  background-color: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.18);
  color: #B92E28;
}

.admissions-prog-card--academy .admissions-prog-card__badge {
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.14);
  color: #006C88;
}

.admissions-prog-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.admissions-prog-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.admissions-prog-card__details {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1rem 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
}

.admissions-prog-card__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.admissions-prog-card__list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #334155;
}

.admissions-prog-card__list-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: baseline;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.admissions-prog-card__list-bullet {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  position: relative;
  top: -1px;
}

.admissions-prog-card__note {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #64748B;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  padding-top: 0.65rem;
}

.admissions-prog-card__btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 4: Interactive Age Guide
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.age-guide-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.age-guide-box {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 26px;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.age-selector-tabs {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  background-color: #F1F5F9;
  padding: 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
}

.age-tab-btn {
  appearance: none;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  padding: 0.9rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: #475569;
  border-radius: 14px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 220ms ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.age-tab-btn:hover {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
}

.age-tab-btn:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.age-tab-btn.is-active {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.age-result-card {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.12), transparent 45%),
              linear-gradient(135deg, #FFF9F5 0%, #F4FAFC 100%);
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.16);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  text-align: center;
  transition: opacity 300ms ease, transform 300ms ease;
}

.age-result-card.is-updating {
  opacity: 0.3;
  transform: translateY(6px);
}

.age-result-level-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.12);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  margin-bottom: 0.9rem;
}

.age-result-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 2.5vw, 2.15rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.age-result-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
}

.age-result-notice {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #64748B;
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border-radius: 12px;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.75rem;
  max-width: 620px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 5: How Online Admissions Work (Timeline)
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.how-to-apply-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.timeline-steps {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
  position: relative;
}

.timeline-step {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 20px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.timeline-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
}

.timeline-step__number {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--victory-gold) 0%, #e6a82e 100%);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.35);
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(2) .timeline-step__number {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--meraki-aqua) 0%, #0087a8 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.35);
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(3) .timeline-step__number {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary-apricot) 0%, #f49f65 100%);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.35);
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(4) .timeline-step__number {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--salmon-pink) 0%, #e06c67 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.35);
}

.timeline-step:nth-child(5) .timeline-step__number {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--academy-navy) 0%, #204f7a 100%);
  color: #FFFFFF;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.35);
}

.timeline-step__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.timeline-step__text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 6: Before You Apply
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.prep-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.prep-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.prep-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 200ms ease;
}

.prep-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  border-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.3);
}

.prep-card__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.1);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.prep-card__text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.prep-note {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.5rem;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--victory-gold);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 7: Secure Application Message
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.security-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.security-card {
  border-radius: 28px;
  padding: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}

.security-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.4rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-family: monospace;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #F4B942;
  margin: 1.5rem 0 2rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.security-reminders {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  max-width: 780px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.25rem;
  text-align: left;
}

.security-reminder-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.security-reminder-item svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.security-reminder-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: #E2E8F0;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 8: Need Help Before Applying?
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.help-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.help-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
}

.help-card {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 24px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.help-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  align-self: flex-start;
}

.help-card--preschool .help-card__badge {
  background-color: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.2);
  color: #B25317;
}

.help-card--academy .help-card__badge {
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.14);
  color: #006C88;
}

.help-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.help-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.help-card__channels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.help-contact-row {
  background-color: #F8FAFC;
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 0.9rem 1.15rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
}

.help-contact-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #64748B;
  display: block;
}

.help-contact-val {
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.help-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.help-card__actions .button {
  flex: 1 1 calc(50% - 0.75rem);
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 9: Admissions FAQ Accordion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.admissions-faq-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
}

.faq-accordion--admissions {
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.faq-accordion--admissions .faq-item {
  background-color: #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.faq-accordion--admissions .faq-item:hover,
.faq-accordion--admissions .faq-item.is-open {
  border-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.35);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.faq-accordion--admissions .faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.2rem 1.5rem;
  text-align: left;
  background: transparent;
  border: none;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.faq-accordion--admissions .faq-question:hover {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.faq-accordion--admissions .faq-question:focus-visible {
  outline: none;
  box-shadow: inset 0 0 0 2px var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.faq-accordion--admissions .faq-icon {
  width: 28px;
  height: 28px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, background-color 200ms ease, color 200ms ease;
}

.faq-accordion--admissions .faq-item.is-open .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  background-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  color: #FFFFFF;
}

.faq-accordion--admissions .faq-answer {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.4rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  padding-top: 0.9rem;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Section 10: Final Admissions CTA
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
.admissions-final-cta {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.final-cta-box {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 10% 20%, rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.15), transparent 35%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 90% 80%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.16), transparent 35%),
              radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.12), transparent 50%),
              #FFFFFF;
  border-radius: 28px;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.18);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.final-cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.final-cta-desc {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.2rem);
  color: #334155;
  max-width: 620px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
}

.final-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.final-cta-line {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748B;
  display: block;
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   Admissions Responsive Media Queries
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .admissions-hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .admissions-hero__lead {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }

  .admissions-hero__actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .programme-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .timeline-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .help-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .admissions-hero {
    padding-top: 2rem;
  }

  .admissions-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .admissions-hero__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .age-selector-tabs {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .timeline-steps {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .security-reminders {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .final-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .final-cta-actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .help-card__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .help-card__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .portal-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .portal-card__btn {
    width: 100%;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    padding: 0.95rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .admissions-hero__badge-card {
    left: 10px;
    bottom: 10px;
    padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
  }
}

/* --------------------------------------------------------------------------
   15. Accessibility & Reduced Motion
   -------------------------------------------------------------------------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    scroll-behavior: auto !important;
  }

  .hero__slide {
    transition: none !important;
  }

  .hero__slide .hero__eyebrow,
  .hero__slide .hero__heading,
  .hero__slide .hero__paragraph,
  .hero__slide .hero__actions,
  .journey-header,
  .journey-card,
  .journey-doodle,
  .journey-doodle__svg,
  .heart-doodle,
  .heart-doodle__svg,
  .why-doodle,
  .why-doodle__svg,
  .news-doodle,
  .news-doodle__svg,
  .journey-divider__segment,
  .journey-divider__sparkle svg,
  .heart-photo,
  .heart-center-badge,
  .heart-instruction-icon,
  .icon-sun-rays,
  .icon-sparkle,
  .icon-heart,
  .tour-cta-content,
  .tour-cta-bg-pattern,
  .tour-cta-eyebrow,
  .tour-cta-title,
  .tour-cta-desc,
  .tour-cta-badges,
  .tour-cta-actions,
  .tour-cta-contact,
  .admissions-hero__frame,
  .status-dot--pulse::after,
  .button--pulse-once,
  .button--admissions-gradient,
  .scroll-to-top__icon,
  .scroll-to-top__progress-bar {
    opacity: 1 !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
    animation: none !important;
  }

  .button--magnetic {
    transform: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Gallery Page Layout (Fullwidth Backgrounds, Boxed Containers)
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-breadcrumbs-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}

.gallery-collections-section,
.meraki-single-collection-section {
  width: 100%;
  background: #FFF9F5;
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT US PAGE STYLES
   ========================================================================== */

/* Breadcrumbs */
.about-breadcrumbs-bar {
  background: var(--white);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  padding: 0.75rem 0;
  width: 100%;
}

/* 1. About Hero Section */
.about-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(175deg, #FFF8F2 0%, #FFFFFF 55%, #F3FAFC 100%);
  padding: clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0 clamp(3.5rem, 7vw, 5.5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-hero__bg-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}

.about-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.35;
}

.about-hero__glow--1 {
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--soft-apricot) 0%, rgba(255, 178, 127, 0) 70%);
}

.about-hero__glow--2 {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--soft-aqua) 0%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0) 70%);
}

.about-hero__grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 4rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-hero__eyebrow-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.about-hero__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.25);
  animation: pulseDot 2s infinite ease-in-out;
}

.about-hero__title {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.2vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.18;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.about-hero__title-accent {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--meraki-aqua) 0%, #0087a8 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}

.about-hero__lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.7vw, 1.18rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 620px;
}

/* Meraki Meaning Highlight Card */
.about-hero__meaning-card {
  position: relative;
  background: #FFFFFF;
  border: 1px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.2);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--meraki-aqua);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem 1rem 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.about-hero__meaning-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.12);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.about-hero__meaning-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.about-hero__meaning-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #243342;
  margin: 0;
  font-style: italic;
}

.about-hero__meaning-text strong {
  font-style: normal;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Right Media with Custom Decorative Elements */
.about-hero__media {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.about-hero__frame-wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  width: 100%;
}

/* Decorative Apricot background shape */
.about-hero__shape-apricot {
  position: absolute;
  top: -16px;
  left: -16px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: var(--soft-apricot);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  z-index: -1;
  transform: rotate(-2deg);
  opacity: 0.85;
}

/* Decorative Victory Gold circle */
.about-hero__shape-gold-circle {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  width: 80px;
  height: 80px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--victory-gold) 0%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.4) 100%);
  z-index: -1;
  opacity: 0.8;
  filter: blur(1px);
}

.about-hero__frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.16);
  border: 4px solid var(--meraki-aqua);
  background-color: var(--white);
  animation: gentleFloat 6s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

@keyframes gentleFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0); }
  100% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
}

.about-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(340px, 40vw, 460px);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 700ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-hero__frame:hover .about-hero__img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

/* Hero Floating Badges */
.about-hero__float-card {
  position: absolute;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.1rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 28px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.14);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  z-index: 2;
  animation: floatCard 4.5s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}

.about-hero__float-card--top {
  top: 1.5rem;
  right: -1rem;
}

.about-hero__float-card--bottom {
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: -1rem;
  animation-delay: -2.2s;
}

.about-hero__float-icon {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.about-hero__float-icon--gold {
  background-color: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.22);
  color: #b87c0a;
}

.about-hero__float-icon--aqua {
  background-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.18);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.about-hero__float-icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.about-hero__float-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  line-height: 1.25;
}

.about-hero__float-text strong {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.about-hero__float-text span {
  color: #52667a;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   2. Our Meraki Story Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section--about-story {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.about-story__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.about-story__text p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.about-story__text p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.about-story__media {
  position: relative;
}

.about-story__frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  border: 5px solid var(--off-white);
  background-color: var(--soft-aqua);
}

.about-story__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(280px, 34vw, 400px);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.about-story__frame:hover .about-story__img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

.about-story__badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.25rem;
  left: 1.25rem;
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.92);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 0.5rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   3. Vision and Mission Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section--vision-mission {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF9F5 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.vision-mission-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.vm-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 36px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.07);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vm-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.14);
}

.vm-card__accent-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
  transition: height 300ms ease;
}

.vm-card--vision .vm-card__accent-line {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--meraki-aqua) 0%, #30c8ef 100%);
}

.vm-card--mission .vm-card__accent-line {
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary-apricot) 0%, var(--salmon-pink) 100%);
}

.vm-card:hover .vm-card__accent-line {
  height: 7px;
}

.vm-card__header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.vm-card__icon-box {
  width: 58px;
  height: 58px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.vm-card--vision .vm-card__icon-box {
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.12);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.vm-card--mission .vm-card__icon-box {
  background: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.22);
  color: #e06c28;
}

.vm-card__icon-box svg {
  width: 30px;
  height: 30px;
}

.vm-card__eyebrow {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.vm-card--vision .vm-card__eyebrow {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.vm-card--mission .vm-card__eyebrow {
  color: #e06c28;
}

.vm-card__title {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.2vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin: 0;
}

.vm-card__body {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4. Meet the Principal Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section--principal {
  background-color: var(--warm-cream, #FFF8F2);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  position: relative;
}

.principal-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.85fr 1.15fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.principal-portrait-column {
  position: relative;
}

.principal-portrait-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 6px solid var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.14);
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--soft-apricot) 0%, var(--soft-aqua) 100%);
}

.principal-portrait-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(380px, 42vw, 490px);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: top center;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.principal-portrait-frame:hover .principal-portrait-img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

.principal-badge-card {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 1.5rem;
  left: 1.5rem;
  right: 1.5rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
}

.principal-badge-card__name {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.principal-badge-card__role {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  margin: 0;
}

.principal-content-column {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.principal-header {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.principal-name-block {
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.principal-name {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.principal-title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin: 0;
}

.principal-intro {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Principal Message Card */
.principal-message {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border-left: 4px solid var(--victory-gold);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  margin: 1.25rem 0 1.75rem 0;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
}

.principal-message__text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: #1e293b;
  font-style: italic;
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.principal-message__author {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  display: block;
}

/* Placeholders / Credentials Pill Grid */
.principal-placeholders {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.principal-placeholder-pill {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  border: 1px dashed rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.2);
  color: #475569;
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* 4 Experience Mini-Cards */
.principal-experience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.principal-exp-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.04);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  transition: transform 200ms ease, box-shadow 200ms ease;
}

.principal-exp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 18px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.principal-exp-icon {
  width: 34px;
  height: 34px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.1);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.principal-exp-icon svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
}

.principal-exp-text {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   5. Our Core Values Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section--values {
  background-color: var(--light-blue, #F3FAFC);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.value-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.value-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
}

.value-card__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.value-card__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.value-card--love .value-card__icon {
  background: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.15);
  color: var(--salmon-pink);
}

.value-card--respect .value-card__icon {
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.value-card--confidence .value-card__icon {
  background: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.2);
  color: #c98b0e;
}

.value-card--creativity .value-card__icon {
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.15);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.value-card--responsibility .value-card__icon {
  background: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.22);
  color: #db6a2a;
}

.value-card--partnership .value-card__icon {
  background: rgba(40, 120, 156, 0.15);
  color: var(--academy-blue, #28789C);
}

.value-card__icon svg {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
}

.value-card__number {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.15);
}

.value-card__title {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.6rem 0;
}

.value-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   6. Meraki Learning Community Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section--community {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.community-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.75rem);
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.programme-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 2vw, 2rem);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease, border-color 300ms ease;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.programme-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
}

.programme-card__top-bar {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
}

.programme-card--preschool .programme-card__top-bar { background: var(--primary-apricot); }
.programme-card--daycare .programme-card__top-bar { background: var(--salmon-pink); }
.programme-card--afterschool .programme-card__top-bar { background: var(--academy-navy); }
.programme-card--academy .programme-card__top-bar { background: var(--meraki-aqua); }

.programme-card__badge {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.programme-card--preschool .programme-card__badge {
  background: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.25);
  color: #b85419;
}

.programme-card--daycare .programme-card__badge {
  background: rgba(244, 127, 122, 0.2);
  color: #c9443e;
}

.programme-card--afterschool .programme-card__badge {
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.programme-card--academy .programme-card__badge {
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.18);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.programme-card__title {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.75rem 0;
}

.programme-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.programme-card__action {
  margin-top: auto;
}

.programme-card__action .button {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   7. Branches & Learning Spaces Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section--branches {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #F3FAFC 0%, #FFFFFF 100%);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.branches-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.branch-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.branch-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 44px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.13);
}

.branch-card__border-top {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 5px;
}

.branch-card--diamond .branch-card__border-top { background: var(--primary-apricot); }
.branch-card--gold .branch-card__border-top { background: var(--meraki-aqua); }
.branch-card--academy .branch-card__border-top { background: var(--academy-navy); }

.branch-card__tag {
  display: inline-block;
  align-self: flex-start;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.branch-card--diamond .branch-card__tag {
  background: rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.25);
  color: #b85419;
}

.branch-card--gold .branch-card__tag {
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.18);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.branch-card--academy .branch-card__tag {
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.branch-card__title {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.5rem 0;
}

.branch-card__address {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: #475569;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
}

.branch-card__address svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.branch-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155;
  margin: 0 0 1.5rem 0;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.branch-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   8. Facilities Gallery Section & Lightbox
   ========================================================================== */
.section--facilities {
  background-color: var(--off-white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.facilities-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem) 0 clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
}

.facilities-filter-btn {
  background: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 0.5rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all 250ms ease;
  font-family: 'Nunito', sans-serif;
}

.facilities-filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.06);
}

.facilities-filter-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--academy-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--academy-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.2);
}

.facilities-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.facility-card {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: transform 300ms ease, box-shadow 300ms ease;
}

.facility-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.14);
}

.facility-card__media {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}

.facility-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.facility-card__overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(23, 59, 94, 0) 40%, rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.8) 100%);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-end;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  opacity: 1;
  transition: background 300ms ease;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-card__overlay {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.2) 0%, rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.88) 100%);
}

.facility-card__info {
  color: var(--white);
}

.facility-card__category {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  background: var(--victory-gold);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.6rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.facility-card__title {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin: 0;
}

.facility-card__zoom-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  transition: all 250ms ease;
}

.facility-card:hover .facility-card__zoom-btn {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Accessible Lightbox Modal (HTML5 Dialog) */
dialog.meraki-lightbox {
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 92vw;
  max-height: 92vh;
  width: 900px;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: visible;
}

dialog.meraki-lightbox::backdrop {
  background: rgba(15, 30, 48, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
}

.lightbox-content {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: #173B5E;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.lightbox-img-wrap {
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 68vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0f2336;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 68vh;
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
}

.lightbox-footer {
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  background: #132f4c;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  margin: 0;
}

.lightbox-close-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
  z-index: 5;
}

.lightbox-close-btn:hover {
  background: var(--salmon-pink);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.lightbox-nav-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.55);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background 200ms ease, transform 200ms ease;
  z-index: 4;
}

.lightbox-nav-btn--prev { left: 1rem; }
.lightbox-nav-btn--next { right: 1rem; }

.lightbox-nav-btn:hover {
  background: var(--meraki-aqua);
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   9. What Families Can Expect Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section--expectations {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FFF8F2 100%);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.expectations-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin-top: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
}

.expectation-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, box-shadow 250ms ease;
}

.expectation-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
}

.expectation-card__icon {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.12);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.expectation-card__icon svg {
  width: 20px;
  height: 20px;
}

.expectation-card__title {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin: 0 0 0.25rem 0;
}

.expectation-card__text {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   10. Family Partnership Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section--partnership {
  background-color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
}

.partnership-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.partnership-content p {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: #334155;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.partnership-points {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.partnership-point {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.partnership-point__icon {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.25);
  color: #b87c0a;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.partnership-point__icon svg {
  width: 13px;
  height: 13px;
}

.partnership-media {
  position: relative;
}

.partnership-frame {
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 16px 40px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  border: 5px solid var(--off-white);
  background-color: var(--soft-pink);
}

.partnership-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(300px, 36vw, 420px);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 600ms cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.partnership-frame:hover .partnership-img {
  transform: scale(1.025);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. Safety and Wellbeing Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section--safety {
  background-color: var(--academy-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6.5rem) 0;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.section--safety .section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--victory-gold);
}

.section--safety .section-title {
  color: var(--white);
}

.safety-lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.5rem) auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.safety-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.safety-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  transition: transform 250ms ease, background 250ms ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.safety-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}

.safety-card__icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.25);
  color: #38d3f8;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.safety-card__icon svg {
  width: 22px;
  height: 22px;
}

.safety-card__title {
  font-family: 'Fredoka', cursive, sans-serif;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem 0;
}

.safety-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. Final CTA Section
   ========================================================================== */
.section--about-cta {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.96) 0%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.88) 50%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.88) 100%);
  padding: clamp(4.5rem, 8vw, 7rem) 0;
  color: var(--white);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-cta-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem) clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 940px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.about-cta-card .section-eyebrow {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.about-cta-card .section-title {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-cta-card .section-intro {
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto 2rem auto;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.about-cta-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-cta-contacts {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
}

.about-cta-contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.about-cta-contact-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.about-cta-contact-item a {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color 200ms ease;
}

.about-cta-contact-item a:hover {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

/* Responsive Overrides */
@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .about-hero__grid,
  .about-story__grid,
  .principal-grid,
  .partnership-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .principal-portrait-frame {
    max-width: 440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .values-grid,
  .branches-grid,
  .facilities-grid,
  .expectations-grid,
  .safety-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .community-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .vision-mission-grid,
  .values-grid,
  .branches-grid,
  .facilities-grid,
  .expectations-grid,
  .safety-grid,
  .community-grid,
  .partnership-points,
  .principal-experience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .about-hero__actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-hero__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-cta-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-cta-actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .about-cta-contacts {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 0.75rem;
  }

  .about-hero__float-card--top {
    right: 0;
    top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .about-hero__float-card--bottom {
    left: 0;
    bottom: 0.5rem;
  }
}

/* Reduced Motion */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .about-hero__frame,
  .about-hero__float-card,
  .about-hero__dot,
  .facility-card:hover,
  .vm-card:hover,
  .value-card:hover,
  .programme-card:hover,
  .branch-card:hover {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   CONTACT US PAGE DESIGN SYSTEM
   Domain: https://meraki.edu.lk/contact/
   Institutions: Meraki Diamond | Meraki Gold | Meraki Academy
   ========================================================================== */

/* Breadcrumbs */
.contact-breadcrumbs-bar {
  background: var(--off-white);
  padding: 0.85rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

/* 1. Contact Hero Section */
.contact-hero {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFF9F5 0%, #F3FAFC 100%);
  padding: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0 clamp(3rem, 6vw, 5rem);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-hero__bg-ambient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 0;
}

.contact-hero__glow {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.45;
}

.contact-hero__glow--1 {
  top: -10%;
  right: -5%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.4) 0%, rgba(255, 178, 127, 0) 70%);
}

.contact-hero__glow--2 {
  bottom: -15%;
  left: 5%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0) 70%);
}

.contact-hero__grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.contact-hero__content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-hero__eyebrow-wrap {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-hero__dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--meraki-aqua);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.25);
  animation: contactDotPulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
}

@keyframes contactDotPulse {
  0%, 100% {
    transform: scale(1);
    opacity: 1;
  }
  50% {
    transform: scale(1.35);
    opacity: 0.7;
  }
}

.contact-hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-hero);
  font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-hero__title-accent {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: inline-block;
  position: relative;
}

.contact-hero__lead {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.25vw, 1.2rem);
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: #334155;
  max-width: 580px;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.contact-hero__branch-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-hero__branch-link:hover {
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.contact-hero__branch-link svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-hero__branch-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateY(3px);
}

/* Visual Location Composition (Right Hero) */
.contact-hero__media {
  position: relative;
}

.contact-hero__visual-wrap {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 480px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-hero__shape-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -15px -15px -20px -20px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 178, 127, 0.25) 0%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.15) 100%);
  border-radius: 36px 16px 40px 24px;
  z-index: 0;
  transform: rotate(-1.5deg);
}

.contact-hero__frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  border-radius: 24px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border: 4px solid var(--white);
  background: var(--white);
}

.contact-hero__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: clamp(300px, 34vw, 380px);
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}

.contact-hero__map-lines {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 10px;
  width: 140px;
  height: 140px;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 2;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

/* Floating Branch Location Cards */
.contact-hero__float-card {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  padding: 0.65rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: 14px;
  box-shadow: 0 10px 24px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.15);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal);
}

.contact-hero__float-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.contact-hero__float-card--diamond {
  top: -15px;
  left: -20px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--primary-apricot);
}

.contact-hero__float-card--gold {
  bottom: 25px;
  right: -20px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.contact-hero__float-card--academy {
  bottom: -20px;
  left: 20px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--academy-navy);
}

.contact-hero__float-icon {
  width: 32px;
  height: 32px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-hero__float-icon--diamond {
  background: var(--soft-apricot);
  color: #d46b28;
}

.contact-hero__float-icon--gold {
  background: var(--soft-aqua);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.contact-hero__float-icon--academy {
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.contact-hero__float-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-hero__float-sub {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  color: #64748b;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* 2. Quick Contact Strip */
.quick-contact-strip {
  background: var(--white);
  padding: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.07);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  margin-top: -1.5rem;
}

.quick-contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.5rem);
}

.quick-contact-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 18px;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.05);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.quick-contact-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 4px;
  background: var(--card-accent, var(--victory-gold));
}

.quick-contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 28px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
}

.quick-contact-card--general {
  --card-accent: var(--victory-gold);
}

.quick-contact-card--preschool {
  --card-accent: var(--primary-apricot);
}

.quick-contact-card--academy {
  --card-accent: var(--academy-navy);
}

.quick-contact-card--english {
  --card-accent: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.quick-contact-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.quick-contact-card__title {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  line-height: 1.3;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  min-height: 2.6rem;
}

.quick-contact-card__phone {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.quick-contact-card__phone:hover {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.quick-contact-card__actions {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.quick-contact-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.55rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  text-decoration: none;
  text-align: center;
}

.quick-contact-btn svg {
  width: 15px;
  height: 15px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.quick-contact-btn--call {
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.07);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.quick-contact-btn--call:hover {
  background: var(--academy-navy);
  color: var(--white);
}

.quick-contact-btn--wa {
  background: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.12);
  color: #128c7e;
}

.quick-contact-btn--wa:hover {
  background: #25D366;
  color: var(--white);
}

/* 3. Meraki Branch Overview */
.branches-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.section-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto clamp(2.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.section-eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.2vw, 2.6rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.contact-branches-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
}

.contact-branch-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 22px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-normal), box-shadow var(--transition-normal);
}

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

.contact-branch-card__banner {
  position: relative;
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--academy-navy);
}

.contact-branch-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.contact-branch-card:hover .contact-branch-card__img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.contact-branch-card__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.contact-branch-card__badge--diamond {
  background: #f28b49;
}

.contact-branch-card__badge--gold {
  background: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.contact-branch-card__badge--academy {
  background: var(--academy-navy);
}

.contact-branch-card__body {
  padding: 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.contact-branch-card__title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-branch-card__subtitle {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.contact-branch-card--diamond .contact-branch-card__subtitle {
  color: #e0742f;
}

.contact-branch-card--gold .contact-branch-card__subtitle {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.contact-branch-card--academy .contact-branch-card__subtitle {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.contact-branch-card__address {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  min-height: 3rem;
}

.contact-branch-card__address svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
}

.contact-branch-card__programmes-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-branch-card__programmes {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.contact-branch-tag {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.contact-branch-card__contacts-block {
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-top: 0.85rem;
  border-top: 1px dashed rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
}

.contact-branch-card__contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.contact-branch-card__contact-row strong {
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.contact-branch-card__contact-row a {
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.contact-branch-card__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}

.contact-branch-card__actions-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

/* 4. Interactive Branch Selector */
.selector-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
  background: var(--white);
  position: relative;
}

.selector-container {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.selector-pills-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
}

.selector-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.6rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--off-white);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.12);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.selector-pill:hover {
  border-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  background: #f0faff;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.selector-pill:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.35);
}

.selector-pill.is-active {
  background: var(--academy-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--academy-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.2);
}

/* Selector Result Card */
.selector-result-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F3FAFC 0%, #FFF9F5 100%);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.5rem);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.2);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  position: relative;
  transition: opacity 250ms ease, transform 250ms ease;
}

.selector-result-card.is-updating {
  opacity: 0.35;
  transform: scale(0.985);
}

.selector-result-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.selector-result-meta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.selector-result-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.selector-result-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #334155;
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.selector-result-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.selector-detail-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.selector-detail-item svg {
  width: 18px;
  height: 18px;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.selector-result-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  background: var(--white);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 18px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

/* 5. Interactive Maps Section */
.maps-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.map-tabs-nav {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.map-tab-btn {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.map-tab-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.map-tab-btn.is-active {
  background: var(--academy-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--academy-navy);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.15);
}

.map-panel {
  display: none;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 22px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.map-panel.is-active {
  display: block;
}

.map-panel__header {
  padding: 1.5rem clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.map-panel__branch-name {
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.map-panel__address {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #475569;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.map-panel__address svg {
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.map-panel__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.map-panel__frame-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 420px;
  background: #e2e8f0;
}

.map-panel__iframe {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  border: 0;
  display: block;
}

.map-placeholder {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem;
  text-align: center;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f1f5f9 0%, #e2e8f0 100%);
}

.map-placeholder__icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.12);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.map-placeholder__title {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.map-placeholder__desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #475569;
  max-width: 420px;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* 6. Contact Form Section */
.contact-form-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  background: var(--white);
}

.contact-form-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Left Reassurance Column */
.contact-reassurance-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.reassurance-card {
  background: var(--off-white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.15rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1rem;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.reassurance-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background: #fff;
}

.reassurance-card__icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.12);
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.reassurance-card__title {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.reassurance-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Right Form Card */
.contact-form-card {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 24px;
  padding: clamp(1.75rem, 3.5vw, 2.5rem);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.1);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.contact-form-card__header {
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.contact-form-card__title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.contact-form-card__desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.form-row-2 {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  position: relative;
}

.form-label {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.form-label .required {
  color: #e11d48;
  margin-left: 2px;
}

.form-label .optional {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: #64748b;
  margin-left: 4px;
}

.form-input,
.form-select,
.form-textarea {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
  border-radius: 12px;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.15);
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
  outline: none;
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-select:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.2);
}

.form-input.is-invalid,
.form-select.is-invalid,
.form-textarea.is-invalid {
  border-color: #e11d48;
  background-color: #fff1f2;
}

.form-error-msg {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #e11d48;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: none;
}

.form-error-msg.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-textarea {
  min-height: 110px;
  resize: vertical;
}

/* Radio Group */
.form-radio-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
}

.form-radio-label {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-radio-label:hover {
  border-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

.form-radio-label input[type="radio"] {
  accent-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
}

/* Consent Checkbox */
.form-checkbox-label {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #475569;
  line-height: 1.45;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.form-checkbox-label input[type="checkbox"] {
  accent-color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* Honeypot Spam Protection */
.form-field--hp {
  position: absolute !important;
  left: -9999px !important;
  width: 1px !important;
  height: 1px !important;
  overflow: hidden !important;
}

/* Form Success & Error Banners */
.form-success-banner {
  display: none;
  background: #f0fdf4;
  border: 1.5px solid #86efac;
  border-radius: 16px;
  padding: 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.form-success-banner.is-visible {
  display: block;
}

.form-success-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: #22c55e;
  color: var(--white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin: 0 auto 0.75rem;
}

.form-success-title {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #166534;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.form-success-desc {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: #15803d;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

/* 8. Online Admissions Section */
.admissions-portal-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5rem) 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #173B5E 0%, #1e4d7b 50%, #28789C 100%);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.admissions-portal-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 300px;
  height: 300px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.25) 0%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0) 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.admissions-portal-container {
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.admissions-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--victory-gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.admissions-portal-title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.5vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.admissions-portal-desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.admissions-portal-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* 9. Social Media Contact Section */
.social-contact-section {
  padding: clamp(3rem, 5vw, 4.5rem) 0;
  background: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
}

.social-contact-grid {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.social-contact-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  border-radius: 20px;
  background: var(--off-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  min-width: 140px;
  transition: all var(--transition-normal);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.social-contact-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--white);
}

.social-circle-btn {
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-contact-card:hover .social-circle-btn {
  transform: scale(1.1);
}

.social-circle-btn--fb {
  background: #1877F2;
}

.social-circle-btn--ig {
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 107%, #fdf497 0%, #fdf497 5%, #fd5949 45%, #d6249f 60%, #285AEB 90%);
}

.social-circle-btn--tiktok {
  background: #000000;
}

.social-contact-name {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
}

.social-contact-handle {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: #64748b;
}

/* 10. Frequently Asked Questions (Accordion) */
.faq-section {
  padding: clamp(3.5rem, 6vw, 5.5rem) 0;
  background: var(--off-white);
}

.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.faq-item {
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 16px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.08);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item[open] {
  border-color: rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.4);
}

.faq-summary {
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  list-style: none;
  outline: none;
}

.faq-summary::-webkit-details-marker {
  display: none;
}

.faq-summary:focus-visible {
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.35);
}

.faq-icon {
  width: 24px;
  height: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(23, 59, 94, 0.06);
  color: var(--academy-navy);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.faq-item[open] .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(180deg);
  background: var(--meraki-aqua);
  color: var(--white);
}

.faq-content {
  padding: 0 1.5rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: #475569;
}

/* 11. Final Contact CTA */
.contact-final-cta {
  padding: clamp(4rem, 7vw, 6rem) 0;
  background: var(--academy-navy);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-final-cta__ambient {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.contact-final-cta__glow--1 {
  position: absolute;
  top: -30%;
  left: 10%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0.3) 0%, rgba(0, 157, 196, 0) 70%);
}

.contact-final-cta__glow--2 {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -30%;
  right: 10%;
  width: 450px;
  height: 450px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0.22) 0%, rgba(244, 185, 66, 0) 70%);
}

.contact-final-cta__content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.contact-final-cta__title {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.6vw, 2.85rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.contact-final-cta__desc {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-final-cta__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

/* Responsive Breakpoints for Contact Page */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .quick-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .contact-branches-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
  }

  .contact-hero__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .contact-hero__content {
    align-items: center;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .contact-hero__actions {
    justify-content: center;
  }

  .selector-result-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-form-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .quick-contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .contact-hero__float-card--diamond {
    top: 5px;
    left: 5px;
  }

  .contact-hero__float-card--gold {
    bottom: 50px;
    right: 5px;
  }

  .contact-hero__float-card--academy {
    bottom: 5px;
    left: 5px;
  }

  .form-row-2 {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .map-panel__header {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
  }

  .map-panel__actions {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .map-panel__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .social-contact-grid {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
  }

  .social-contact-card {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 280px;
  }

  .contact-hero__actions .button,
  .admissions-portal-actions .button,
  .contact-final-cta__actions .button {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .contact-hero__dot,
  .contact-hero__float-card,
  .quick-contact-card:hover,
  .contact-branch-card:hover,
  .reassurance-card:hover,
  .social-contact-card:hover {
    animation: none !important;
    transform: none !important;
    transition: none !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   Contact Page Utility Enhancements & Defensive Constraints
   ========================================================================== */

/* 1. Universal SVG Constraints for Contact Page components */
.contact-page svg,
.page-template-page-contact svg,
.contact-hero svg,
.quick-contact-strip svg,
.branches-section svg,
.contact-branches-grid svg,
.contact-branch-card svg,
.selector-section svg,
.selector-result-card svg,
.maps-section svg,
.map-panel svg,
.contact-form-section svg,
.admissions-portal-section svg,
.social-contact-section svg,
.faq-section svg,
.contact-final-cta svg {
  max-width: 100%;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-page-main {
  position: relative;
  overflow-x: clip;
}

/* 2. Selector Result & Card Details */
.selector-result-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.selector-detail-phone,
.selector-detail-address {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.selector-detail-phone a {
  color: var(--meraki-aqua);
  font-weight: 700;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.selector-detail-phone a:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.selector-btn--call {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.selector-btn--wa {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

.selector-btn--prog {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
}

/* 3. Map Placeholder & Controls */
.map-load-btn {
  cursor: pointer;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* 4. Form Reassurance & Info */
.contact-form-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

/* 5. Button Large Size */
.button--lg {
  padding: 0.95rem 1.85rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
}

/* 6. Contact Page Header / Footer Brand Utilities */
.mobile-drawer__logo {
  height: 40px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.footer__brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.footer__col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

/* 7. Strict Element SVG Dimensions (prevents unstyled SVG blowouts) */
.contact-branch-card__address svg,
.selector-detail-item svg,
.map-panel__address svg {
  width: 18px !important;
  height: 18px !important;
  max-width: 18px !important;
  max-height: 18px !important;
  min-width: 18px;
}

.quick-contact-btn svg,
.quick-contact-card__badge svg {
  width: 14px !important;
  height: 14px !important;
  max-width: 14px !important;
  max-height: 14px !important;
  min-width: 14px;
}

.faq-icon svg {
  width: 16px !important;
  height: 16px !important;
  max-width: 16px !important;
  max-height: 16px !important;
  min-width: 16px;
}

.social-circle-btn svg {
  width: 24px !important;
  height: 24px !important;
  max-width: 24px !important;
  max-height: 24px !important;
  min-width: 24px;
}

.map-placeholder__icon svg {
  width: 28px !important;
  height: 28px !important;
  max-width: 28px !important;
  max-height: 28px !important;
  min-width: 28px;
}

.reassurance-card__icon svg {
  width: 20px !important;
  height: 20px !important;
  max-width: 20px !important;
  max-height: 20px !important;
  min-width: 20px;
}