/* ============================================
   IAA — International Academic Accreditation
   Modern, Premium Design System (2026)
   ============================================ */

:root {
  /* Brand: Deep Burgundy + Gold */
  --brand-50: #fdf2f5;
  --brand-100: #fbe5ec;
  --brand-200: #f6c5d4;
  --brand-300: #ee99b1;
  --brand-400: #e26088;
  --brand-500: #c93668;
  --brand-600: #a8244f;
  --brand-700: #7c1d3e;
  --brand-800: #5a1329;
  --brand-900: #3d0d1c;
  --brand-950: #220612;

  /* Accent: Refined Gold */
  --gold-50: #fdfbf3;
  --gold-100: #fbf3d8;
  --gold-200: #f5e3a3;
  --gold-300: #ecce6c;
  --gold-400: #ddb645;
  --gold-500: #c49a38;
  --gold-600: #a37b2b;
  --gold-700: #7e5d23;

  /* Neutrals */
  --gray-25: #fcfcfd;
  --gray-50: #f9fafb;
  --gray-100: #f3f4f6;
  --gray-200: #e5e7eb;
  --gray-300: #d1d5db;
  --gray-400: #9ca3af;
  --gray-500: #6b7280;
  --gray-600: #4b5563;
  --gray-700: #374151;
  --gray-800: #1f2937;
  --gray-900: #111827;
  --gray-950: #0a0e1a;

  /* Status */
  --success: #16a34a;
  --success-bg: #dcfce7;
  --warning: #d97706;
  --warning-bg: #fef3c7;
  --info: #0284c7;
  --info-bg: #e0f2fe;
  --danger: #dc2626;

  /* Effects */
  --shadow-xs: 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.05);
  --shadow-sm: 0 1px 3px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.1), 0 1px 2px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.06);
  --shadow-md: 0 4px 8px -2px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.1), 0 2px 4px -2px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 12px 16px -4px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.08), 0 4px 6px -2px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.03);
  --shadow-xl: 0 20px 24px -4px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.08), 0 8px 8px -4px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.03);
  --shadow-2xl: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(16, 24, 40, 0.18);
  --shadow-brand: 0 12px 32px -8px rgba(124, 29, 62, 0.35);
  --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px -6px rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.4);

  --radius-sm: 6px;
  --radius-md: 10px;
  --radius-lg: 14px;
  --radius-xl: 20px;
  --radius-2xl: 28px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;

  --transition: 0.25s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);

  /* Gradients */
  --gradient-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c1d3e 0%, #a8244f 50%, #c93668 100%);
  --gradient-brand-dark: linear-gradient(135deg, #220612 0%, #5a1329 50%, #7c1d3e 100%);
  --gradient-gold: linear-gradient(135deg, #c49a38 0%, #ddb645 50%, #ecce6c 100%);
  --gradient-gold-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, #fbf3d8 0%, #f5e3a3 100%);
  --gradient-hero: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 6, 18, 0.95) 0%, rgba(90, 19, 41, 0.85) 50%, rgba(124, 29, 62, 0.75) 100%);
}

/* ===== Reset & Base ===== */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%; }

body {
  font-family: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  background: #fff;
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-size: 16px;
  font-feature-settings: "ss01", "cv02", "cv03", "cv04";
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
}
h1 { font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 4vw, 3.75rem); }
h2 { font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.75rem); }
h3 { font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.625rem); }
h4 { font-size: 1.125rem; font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif; font-weight: 600; }

p { margin-bottom: 1rem; color: var(--gray-600); }

a {
  color: var(--brand-700);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
a:hover { color: var(--brand-900); }

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
button { cursor: pointer; font-family: inherit; border: none; background: none; }
input, select, textarea { font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; }

/* Containers */
.container { max-width: 1280px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
.container-sm { max-width: 1024px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }
.container-xs { max-width: 768px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1.5rem; }

/* Utility */
.text-center { text-align: center; }
.text-gold { color: var(--gold-500); }
.text-brand { color: var(--brand-700); }
.text-burgundy { color: var(--brand-700); }
.mt-1 { margin-top: 0.5rem; } .mt-2 { margin-top: 1rem; } .mt-3 { margin-top: 1.5rem; } .mt-4 { margin-top: 2rem; }
.mb-1 { margin-bottom: 0.5rem; } .mb-2 { margin-bottom: 1rem; } .mb-3 { margin-bottom: 1.5rem; } .mb-4 { margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.font-serif { font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif; }

/* ===== Top Bar ===== */
.top-bar {
  background: var(--brand-950);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  padding: 10px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
}
.top-bar-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
}
.top-bar a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); transition: color var(--transition); }
.top-bar a:hover { color: var(--gold-400); }
.top-bar-info span { margin-right: 20px; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px; }
.top-bar-info i { color: var(--gold-500); }
.top-bar-social a { margin-left: 14px; font-size: 0.95rem; }

/* ===== Header ===== */
.main-header {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
  backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: box-shadow var(--transition), border-color var(--transition);
}
.main-header.scrolled {
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-bottom-color: transparent;
}

.header-inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 84px;
}

.logo-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  text-decoration: none;
}
.logo-img { height: 56px; width: 56px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.logo-text .logo-title {
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--brand-800);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}
.logo-text .logo-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.main-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2px;
}
.main-nav a {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.main-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--brand-700);
  background: var(--brand-50);
}
.main-nav a.active {
  color: var(--brand-700);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.main-nav a.active::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px; left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 24px; height: 3px;
  background: var(--gold-500);
  border-radius: 2px;
}
.main-nav .nav-cta {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-left: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
}
.main-nav .nav-cta:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 36px -10px rgba(124, 29, 62, 0.45);
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  color: var(--brand-700);
  padding: 8px;
}

/* ===== Buttons ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 13px 26px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1.5px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.btn-primary {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px -12px rgba(124, 29, 62, 0.5);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-gold {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--brand-900);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-gold);
}
.btn-gold:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 32px -8px rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.55);
  color: var(--brand-900);
}
.btn-outline {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--brand-700);
  border-color: var(--brand-700);
}
.btn-outline:hover {
  background: var(--brand-700);
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-outline-light {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.btn-outline-light:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #fff;
}
.btn-block { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.btn-sm { padding: 9px 16px; font-size: 0.85rem; }

/* ===== Hero ===== */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.hero-bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #220612 0%, #5a1329 50%, #7c1d3e 100%);
  z-index: -2;
  transform: scale(1.05);
  animation: heroZoom 20s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes heroZoom {
  from { transform: scale(1.0); }
  to { transform: scale(1.1); }
}
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: var(--gradient-hero);
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero-pattern {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 30%, rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.15) 0%, transparent 50%),
                    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 70%, rgba(201, 54, 104, 0.12) 0%, transparent 50%);
  z-index: -1;
}
.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: 100px 1.5rem 80px;
  max-width: 1280px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  width: 100%;
}
.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  background: rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.4);
  color: var(--gold-300);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.hero h1 {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.75rem);
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.hero h1 .text-gold {
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  -webkit-background-clip: text;
  background-clip: text;
  -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  display: inline-block;
}
.hero-sub {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.4vw, 1.2rem);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-bottom: 50px;
}
.hero-quick-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 800px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}
.hero-quick-stat {
  text-align: left;
}
.hero-quick-stat-num {
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: clamp(1.6rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1;
}
.hero-quick-stat-num .plus { color: var(--gold-400); }
.hero-quick-stat-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 6px;
}

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 32px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  animation: bounce 2.4s ease infinite;
  z-index: 1;
}
@keyframes bounce { 0%, 100% { transform: translate(-50%, 0); } 50% { transform: translate(-50%, 8px); } }

/* ===== Hero Search Bar ===== */
.hero-search {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.97);
  backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 8px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  max-width: 720px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
}
.hero-search input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-900);
  outline: none;
}
.hero-search input::placeholder { color: var(--gray-400); }
.hero-search button {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 28px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-brand);
}
.hero-search button:hover { transform: translateY(-1px); }

/* ===== Sections ===== */
.section { padding: 96px 0; }
.section-light { padding: 96px 0; background: var(--gray-25); }
.section-cream { padding: 96px 0; background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--gold-50) 0%, #fff 100%); }
.section-burgundy {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-dark);
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.section-burgundy::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.section-burgundy h2, .section-burgundy h3 { color: #fff; }
.section-burgundy p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); }

.section-head {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto 60px;
}
.section-head.light { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9); }
.eyebrow {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  color: var(--brand-700);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--brand-50);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}
.eyebrow.gold { color: var(--gold-700); background: var(--gold-100); }
.section-head.light .eyebrow.gold { background: rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.2); color: var(--gold-300); }
.section-head h2 { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.section-sub {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.7;
}
.section-head.light .section-sub { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); }

/* ===== Featured Institution Banner (MIU) ===== */
.featured-section {
  padding: 96px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--gold-50) 100%);
  position: relative;
}

.featured-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-200);
  position: relative;
}

.featured-card::before {
  /* FEATURED tag removed per design request */
  content: none;
}

.featured-image {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 480px;
  position: relative;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #1e3a8a 0%, #1e40af 50%, #312e81 100%);
}
.featured-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
}

.featured-body { padding: 50px 50px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: center; }

.featured-flag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--brand-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.featured-body h2 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--brand-900);
}
.featured-body .featured-sub {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.featured-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  padding: 20px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.featured-meta-item .label {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.featured-meta-item .value {
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-800);
}

.score-display {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.score-circle {
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  position: relative;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: conic-gradient(var(--success) 0% var(--score-pct, 90%), var(--gray-200) var(--score-pct, 90%) 100%);
}
.score-circle::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 6px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.score-circle .score-value {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--success);
  line-height: 1;
}
.score-circle .score-of {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-top: 2px;
}
.score-text .score-label {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--success-bg);
  color: var(--success);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.score-text h4 {
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--gray-800);
  margin: 0;
}
.score-text p { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin: 0; }

.featured-strengths {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}
.featured-strengths li {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.featured-strengths li i {
  color: var(--success);
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.featured-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ===== Spotlight Slider (Multi-University Carousel) ===== */
.spotlight-slider {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: 32px;
}
.spotlight-viewport {
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold-200);
  background: #fff;
}
.spotlight-track {
  display: flex;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  width: 100%;
}
.spotlight-slide {
  flex: 0 0 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 1fr;
  background: #fff;
  min-width: 0;
}
.spotlight-image {
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  min-height: 460px;
  position: relative;
}
.spotlight-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent 60%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05));
}
.spotlight-body {
  padding: 50px 50px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}
.spotlight-flag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--brand-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.spotlight-body h3 {
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  color: var(--brand-900);
  line-height: 1.2;
}
.spotlight-sub {
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.65;
}
.spotlight-meta {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  padding: 18px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.spotlight-meta-item .label {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.spotlight-meta-item .value {
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', Georgia, serif;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-800);
}
.spotlight-strengths {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 8px 16px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  padding: 0;
}
.spotlight-strengths li {
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 8px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.spotlight-strengths li i {
  color: var(--success);
  margin-top: 4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.spotlight-actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Arrows */
.spotlight-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--brand-700);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 5;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.spotlight-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--brand-700);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.05);
}
.spotlight-prev { left: -20px; }
.spotlight-next { right: -20px; }

/* Dots */
.spotlight-dots {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-top: 24px;
}
.spotlight-dot {
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: none;
  background: var(--gray-300);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 0;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.spotlight-dot.active {
  background: var(--brand-700);
  transform: scale(1.25);
}
.spotlight-dot:hover { background: var(--brand-500); }

/* ===== Stats ===== */
.stats-section {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #fff 0%, var(--gray-25) 100%);
  padding: 80px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
}
.stats-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.stat-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 36px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.stat-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  transform: scaleX(0);
  transform-origin: left;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.stat-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--gold-300); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.stat-card:hover::before { transform: scaleX(1); }
.stat-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  background: var(--brand-50);
  color: var(--brand-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.stat-num {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-800);
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat-plus { display: inline-block; color: var(--gold-500); font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif; font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 700; }
.stat-label {
  margin-top: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ===== Service / Feature Cards ===== */
.services-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.service-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 36px 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  position: relative;
}
.service-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  border-color: var(--brand-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.service-icon {
  width: 60px; height: 60px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-50) 0%, var(--brand-100) 100%);
  color: var(--brand-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.service-card:hover .service-icon {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.service-card h3 { color: var(--brand-800); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.service-card p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.65; }
.service-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 18px;
  color: var(--brand-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.service-link:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ===== Process Timeline ===== */
.process-timeline {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  position: relative;
}
.process-timeline::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 32px;
  left: 5%;
  right: 5%;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, transparent, rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.3), rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.6), rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.3), transparent);
  z-index: 0;
}
.process-step {
  position: relative;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
}
.process-num {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  color: var(--brand-900);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.15);
  border: 3px solid var(--brand-950);
}
.process-step h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.process-time {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 4px;
}
.process-step p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7); font-size: 0.85rem; line-height: 1.55; }

/* ===== Partners ===== */
.partners-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}
.partner-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 28px 16px;
  text-align: center;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-700);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.partner-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold-400);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

/* ===== Testimonials ===== */
.testimonials-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.testimonial-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  position: relative;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.testimonial-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.testimonial-quote-icon {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--gold-300);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.testimonial-quote {
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.testimonial-author {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  padding-top: 18px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.testimonial-avatar {
  width: 48px; height: 48px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.testimonial-name { font-weight: 700; color: var(--gray-900); font-size: 0.95rem; }
.testimonial-role { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-top: 2px; }

/* ===== News Cards ===== */
.news-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}
.news-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 32px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.news-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl); transform: translateY(-4px); border-color: var(--brand-200); }
.news-cat {
  display: inline-block;
  background: var(--brand-50);
  color: var(--brand-700);
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  width: fit-content;
}
.news-date { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.news-card h3 { font-size: 1.2rem; margin-bottom: 12px; line-height: 1.35; }
.news-card h3 a { color: var(--brand-800); }
.news-card h3 a:hover { color: var(--brand-600); }
.news-card p { font-size: 0.92rem; color: var(--gray-600); flex-grow: 1; line-height: 1.6; }
.read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--brand-700);
  transition: gap var(--transition);
}
.read-more:hover { gap: 10px; }

/* ===== Newsletter ===== */
.newsletter-section {
  padding: 80px 0;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-dark);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.newsletter-section::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 50%, rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.15) 0%, transparent 60%);
}
.newsletter-card {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
  gap: 40px;
  align-items: center;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.25);
  padding: 50px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.newsletter-card h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.newsletter-card p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75); margin: 0; }
.newsletter-form {
  display: flex;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  padding: 6px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
}
.newsletter-form input {
  flex: 1;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  color: var(--gray-900);
}
.newsletter-form button { padding: 12px 24px; font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* ===== Footer ===== */
.main-footer {
  background: var(--gray-950);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 80px 0 0;
  position: relative;
}
.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr 1.3fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 60px;
}
.footer-logo { width: 64px; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.footer-about { font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.65; margin-bottom: 24px; color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65); }
.footer-social a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px; height: 38px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin-right: 8px;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--gold-500); color: var(--brand-900); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.footer-col h4 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.footer-col h4::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 28px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--gold-500);
}
.footer-col ul { list-style: none; }
.footer-col ul li { margin-bottom: 10px; }
.footer-col ul li a {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  transition: color var(--transition);
}
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold-400); padding-left: 4px; }
.contact-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.contact-list li i { color: var(--gold-500); margin-top: 4px; min-width: 14px; }
.footer-bottom {
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  padding: 24px 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
}
.footer-bottom-inner {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}
.footer-legal a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6); margin-left: 16px; }
.footer-legal a:hover { color: var(--gold-400); }

/* ===== Page Hero ===== */
.page-hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 360px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--gradient-brand-dark);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 80px 0;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.page-hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(34, 6, 18, 0.92) 0%, rgba(124, 29, 62, 0.78) 100%);
  z-index: -1;
}
.page-hero-content { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero h1 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.25rem); margin-bottom: 12px; }
.page-hero p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); font-size: 1.1rem; max-width: 720px; }
.breadcrumb {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.breadcrumb a { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85); }
.breadcrumb a:hover { color: var(--gold-300); }
.breadcrumb i { font-size: 0.7rem; }

/* ===== Search Toolbar ===== */
.search-toolbar {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr auto;
  gap: 12px;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.search-field {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}
.search-field i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 18px;
  color: var(--gray-400);
}
.search-field input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px 14px 46px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  background: var(--gray-25);
}
.search-field input:focus { border-color: var(--brand-500); background: #fff; box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(124, 29, 62, 0.08); }
.search-toolbar select {
  padding: 14px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  background: var(--gray-25);
  color: var(--gray-700);
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.search-toolbar select:focus { border-color: var(--brand-500); outline: none; }

.search-meta {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.search-meta span { color: var(--gray-600); }
.search-meta strong { color: var(--brand-800); font-size: 1.1rem; }
.view-toggle {
  display: flex;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}
.vt-btn {
  padding: 10px 14px;
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  border-right: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.vt-btn:last-child { border-right: none; }
.vt-btn.active { background: var(--brand-700); color: #fff; }

/* ===== Institution Cards ===== */
.institutions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.inst-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.inst-card.featured-mini {
  /* FEATURED highlighting removed per design request — keep card visually neutral */
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: none;
}
.inst-card.featured-mini::before {
  content: none;
}
.inst-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
  border-color: var(--brand-300);
}
.inst-card-top {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.inst-icon {
  width: 52px; height: 52px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-50) 0%, var(--brand-100) 100%);
  color: var(--brand-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
}
.inst-card.featured-mini .inst-icon {
  /* Neutralized — no special highlight */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-50) 0%, var(--brand-100) 100%);
  color: var(--brand-700);
}
.inst-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  color: var(--brand-800);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.inst-country, .inst-type {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
}
.inst-country i, .inst-type i { color: var(--gold-500); width: 14px; }
.inst-desc {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin-top: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}
.inst-card-foot {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 16px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}
.inst-link {
  color: var(--brand-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 4px;
}

/* Score badge in mini card */
.inst-score {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  padding: 4px 10px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.inst-score-bar {
  height: 6px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 3px;
  overflow: hidden;
  margin: 12px 0;
}
.inst-score-bar > div {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 3px;
  transition: width 0.6s ease;
}

/* Status badges */
.status-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 4px 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.status-accredited { background: var(--success-bg); color: var(--success); }
.status-conditional { background: var(--warning-bg); color: var(--warning); }
.status-pending { background: var(--info-bg); color: var(--info); }

/* List view */
.institutions-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.inst-list-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 60px 1fr 32px;
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 20px 24px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.inst-list-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); border-color: var(--brand-300); }
.inst-list-flag {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-50) 0%, var(--brand-100) 100%);
  color: var(--brand-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
}
.inst-list-body h3 { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--brand-800); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.inst-list-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--gray-600);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.inst-list-meta i { color: var(--gold-500); }
.inst-list-body p { font-size: 0.86rem; color: var(--gray-600); margin: 0; }
.inst-list-arrow { color: var(--brand-700); font-size: 1.1rem; }

/* No results */
.no-results {
  text-align: center;
  padding: 80px 20px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px dashed var(--gray-300);
}
.no-results i {
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--gray-300);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.no-results h3 { color: var(--gray-700); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.no-results p { color: var(--gray-500); }

/* Region grid */
.region-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.region-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 36px 24px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.region-card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--gold-300); }
.region-icon {
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  color: var(--brand-700);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.region-card h4 { font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif; font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--gray-800); margin-bottom: 6px; }
.region-num {
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  font-size: 2.4rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--brand-700);
}
.region-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ===== Institution Detail Page ===== */
.inst-detail-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: start;
}
.inst-detail-main { min-width: 0; }
.inst-status-banner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 18px;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  background: var(--success-bg);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  border-left: 4px solid var(--success);
}
.inst-status-banner i {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: var(--success);
}
.inst-status-banner > div { flex: 1; }
.inst-status-banner strong { color: var(--success); font-size: 1.05rem; display: block; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.ist-dates { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--gray-600); }
.verify-badge {
  background: #fff;
  color: var(--success);
  padding: 8px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--success);
}
.verify-badge:hover { background: var(--success); color: #fff; }

.inst-detail-main h2, .inst-detail-main h3 { color: var(--brand-800); margin-top: 32px; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.inst-detail-main h2:first-child, .inst-detail-main h3:first-child { margin-top: 0; }
.inst-detail-main .lead { font-size: 1.05rem; color: var(--gray-600); }

.program-tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.program-tag {
  padding: 6px 14px;
  background: var(--brand-50);
  color: var(--brand-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.acc-history { list-style: none; }
.acc-history li {
  padding: 12px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
}
.acc-history li i { color: var(--success); width: 20px; }

.compliance-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 14px 28px;
}
.compliance-item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 100px;
  gap: 12px;
  align-items: center;
}
.compliance-item span:first-child { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--gray-700); font-weight: 500; }
.compliance-bar {
  height: 8px;
  background: var(--gray-100);
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: block !important;
}
.compliance-bar > span {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--success), #15803d);
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.inst-side-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.inst-side-card h4 {
  color: var(--brand-800);
  font-size: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  padding-bottom: 12px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
}
.side-info { list-style: none; }
.side-info li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 8px 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.side-info li i { color: var(--gold-500); margin-top: 4px; min-width: 16px; }
.inst-side-card.cta {
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #fff;
  border: none;
}
.inst-side-card.cta h4 { color: #fff; border-bottom-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2); }
.inst-side-card.cta p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); font-size: 0.9rem; }

/* Big score panel for institution detail */
.score-panel {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 32px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 28px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.score-panel .big-score {
  width: 140px; height: 140px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  background: conic-gradient(var(--score-color, var(--success)) 0% var(--score-pct, 90%), var(--gray-100) var(--score-pct, 90%) 100%);
}
.score-panel .big-score::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 10px;
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.score-panel .big-score-num {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--score-color, var(--success));
}
.score-panel .big-score-of {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
  margin-top: 4px;
}
.score-info { flex: 1; min-width: 280px; }
.score-info h3 { margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.score-info p { font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--gray-600); }

.strengths-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px 24px;
  padding: 0;
}
.strengths-list li {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 10px;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  line-height: 1.5;
}
.strengths-list li i { color: var(--success); margin-top: 4px; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===== About Page ===== */
.about-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 4rem;
  align-items: center;
}
.about-img {
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-2xl);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center;
  background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--brand-700), var(--brand-900));
}
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.value-card {
  background: #fff;
  padding: 32px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.value-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.value-icon {
  width: 64px; height: 64px;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold-soft);
  color: var(--gold-700);
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
}
.value-card h3 { color: var(--brand-800); margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1.15rem; }

.team-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.team-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  padding: 32px 28px;
  text-align: center;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.team-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--gold-300); }
.team-avatar {
  width: 96px; height: 96px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  margin: 0 auto 18px;
  background: var(--gradient-brand);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  border: 3px solid var(--gold-400);
}
.team-card h3 { color: var(--brand-800); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.team-card .team-title {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--gold-700);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}
.team-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray-600); line-height: 1.55; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.team-card a { font-size: 0.82rem; color: var(--brand-700); }

.timeline-list {
  list-style: none;
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 32px;
}
.timeline-list::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: 11px;
  top: 8px; bottom: 8px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--gold-400), var(--brand-300));
}
.timeline-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 28px;
}
.timeline-list li::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  left: -28px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 14px; height: 14px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold);
  border: 3px solid #fff;
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--brand-300);
}
.timeline-year {
  font-family: 'Crimson Pro', serif;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: var(--brand-700);
}
.timeline-title { color: var(--gray-900); font-weight: 600; margin: 4px 0 6px; }
.timeline-list li p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 0.92rem; margin: 0; }

/* ===== FAQ ===== */
.faq-search {
  margin-bottom: 32px;
  position: relative;
}
.faq-search input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 16px 20px 16px 50px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  background: #fff;
  font-size: 1rem;
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-search input:focus { border-color: var(--brand-500); box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(124, 29, 62, 0.08); }
.faq-search i {
  position: absolute;
  left: 20px;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  color: var(--gray-400);
}
.faq-list { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.faq-item {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--transition);
}
.faq-item.open { border-color: var(--brand-300); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.faq-q {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 24px;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--brand-800);
  text-align: left;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.faq-q:hover { background: var(--gray-25); }
.faq-q i { color: var(--gold-600); transition: transform var(--transition); }
.faq-item.open .faq-q i { transform: rotate(180deg); }
.faq-a {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 0 24px;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease, padding 0.4s ease;
}
.faq-item.open .faq-a { max-height: 600px; padding: 4px 24px 22px; }
.faq-a p { color: var(--gray-600); font-size: 0.95rem; line-height: 1.7; margin: 0; }

/* ===== Resources ===== */
.resource-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
}
.resource-card {
  background: #fff;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-xl);
  padding: 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: all var(--transition);
}
.resource-card:hover { box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px); border-color: var(--brand-200); }
.resource-icon {
  width: 56px; height: 56px;
  background: var(--gradient-gold-soft);
  color: var(--gold-700);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.resource-card h3 { font-size: 1.1rem; color: var(--brand-800); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.resource-card p { font-size: 0.88rem; color: var(--gray-600); flex-grow: 1; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.resource-card .btn { align-self: flex-start; }

/* ===== Contact ===== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}
.contact-info-card {
  background: var(--gradient-brand-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 44px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-info-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -60px; right: -60px;
  width: 200px; height: 200px;
  background: var(--gold-500);
  opacity: 0.08;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.contact-info-card h2 { color: #fff; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.contact-info-card p { color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8); margin-bottom: 32px; }
.contact-info-list { list-style: none; }
.contact-info-list li {
  display: flex;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 16px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  align-items: flex-start;
}
.contact-info-list li:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.contact-info-list .icon {
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(196, 154, 56, 0.2);
  color: var(--gold-400);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}
.contact-info-list .label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--gold-400);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.contact-info-list .value { color: #fff; font-size: 0.95rem; }

.contact-form-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  padding: 44px;
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gray-700);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 12px 16px;
  border: 1.5px solid var(--gray-200);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  background: var(--gray-25);
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition);
  font-family: inherit;
}
.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--brand-500);
  background: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(124, 29, 62, 0.08);
}
.form-group textarea { resize: vertical; min-height: 130px; }

/* Login (admin) */
.login-card {
  max-width: 440px;
  margin: 60px auto;
  background: #fff;
  padding: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-2xl);
  border: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-xl);
}
.login-card h2 { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.login-card .login-sub { text-align: center; color: var(--gray-500); margin-bottom: 32px; }

/* News Detail */
.news-detail-meta {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gray-500);
}
.news-detail-content {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--gray-700);
}
.news-detail-content p { margin-bottom: 18px; }

/* Reveal animation */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease;
}
[data-reveal].reveal-in { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ===== Responsive ===== */
@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .spotlight-prev { left: 12px; }
  .spotlight-next { right: 12px; }
}

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .featured-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-image { min-height: 280px; }
  .stats-grid, .services-grid, .partners-grid, .testimonials-grid, .news-grid, .region-grid, .values-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .process-timeline { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .process-timeline::before { display: none; }
  .inst-detail-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .about-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .newsletter-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-quick-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem; }
  .search-toolbar { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Spotlight stacks on tablet */
  .spotlight-slide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .spotlight-image { min-height: 260px; }
  .spotlight-body { padding: 40px 36px; }
  .spotlight-meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 12px; }
  .spotlight-body h3 { font-size: 1.7rem; }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .main-nav {
    display: none;
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    right: 0;
    background: #fff;
    flex-direction: column;
    padding: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--gray-200);
    align-items: stretch;
  }
  .main-nav.open { display: flex; }
  .main-nav a { padding: 14px; }
  .main-nav .nav-cta { margin-left: 0; margin-top: 8px; text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
  .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
  .top-bar-info span { display: none; }
  .top-bar-info span:first-child { display: inline-flex; }
  .header-inner { height: 72px; }
  .logo-text .logo-title { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  .logo-text .logo-subtitle { display: none; }
  .logo-img { height: 44px; width: 44px; }

  .stats-grid, .services-grid, .partners-grid, .testimonials-grid, .news-grid, .region-grid, .values-grid,
  .process-timeline, .compliance-grid, .strengths-list, .featured-strengths {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .search-toolbar { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .featured-body { padding: 32px 28px; }
  .contact-info-card, .contact-form-card { padding: 28px 24px; }
  .section, .section-light, .section-cream, .section-burgundy, .featured-section, .newsletter-section {
    padding: 64px 0;
  }
  .hero { min-height: 80vh; }
  .hero-content { padding: 60px 1.25rem 60px; }
  .hero-search { flex-direction: column; padding: 12px; }
  .hero-search input { width: 100%; }
  .hero-search button { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-quick-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }

  /* Institutions grid: cards 1 col on small screens */
  .institutions-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1rem; }

  /* Spotlight tighten for mobile */
  .spotlight-body { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .spotlight-body h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; }
  .spotlight-sub { font-size: 0.92rem; }
  .spotlight-meta { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); padding: 14px 0; gap: 14px; }
  .spotlight-strengths { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .spotlight-image { min-height: 200px; }
  .spotlight-arrow { width: 42px; height: 42px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .spotlight-prev { left: 8px; }
  .spotlight-next { right: 8px; }
  .spotlight-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .container { padding: 0 1rem; }
  h1 { font-size: 1.9rem !important; }
  h2 { font-size: 1.5rem !important; }
  .hero h1 { font-size: 2rem; line-height: 1.15; }
  .hero-sub { font-size: 0.95rem; }
  .hero-actions { flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; }
  .hero-actions .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .hero-quick-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.25rem; }
  .hero-quick-stat-num { font-size: 1.6rem !important; }
  .top-bar { display: none; }
  .featured-body { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .featured-meta { gap: 16px; }
  .featured-body h2 { font-size: 1.6rem; }
  .featured-actions .btn { flex: 1 1 100%; justify-content: center; }
  .spotlight-arrow { width: 38px; height: 38px; }
  .stat-card { padding: 24px 18px; }
  .service-card, .news-card, .testimonial-card, .inst-card { padding: 22px 18px; }
  .newsletter-card { padding: 28px 22px; }
  .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
  .newsletter-form input, .newsletter-form button { width: 100%; }
  .footer-bottom-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; text-align: center; }
  .page-hero h1 { font-size: 2rem !important; }
  .breadcrumb { font-size: 0.78rem; flex-wrap: wrap; }
}