/* ============================================================
   SRI LAKSHMI CHENNAKESHAVA E.M SCHOOL — Premium Public Theme
   Brand palette:
     Primary   #80A1BA  rgb(128,161,186)  — slate blue
     Secondary #91C4C3  rgb(145,196,195)  — teal
     Accent    #B4DEBD  rgb(180,222,189)  — mint
     Light     #FFF7DD  rgb(255,247,221)  — cream
   ============================================================ */

:root {
    --c-primary: #80A1BA;
    --c-primary-dark: #5f819f;
    --c-primary-darker: #456883;
    --c-secondary: #91C4C3;
    --c-secondary-dark: #6fa6a5;
    --c-accent: #B4DEBD;
    --c-accent-dark: #8fc6a0;
    --c-cream: #FFF7DD;
    --c-cream-dark: #f6ecbf;

    --c-ink: #1f2d3d;
    --c-ink-soft: #44566b;
    --c-muted: #7689a0;
    --c-line: #e3e9f0;

    --c-bg: #fbfdfe;
    --c-bg-alt: #f4f8fb;
    --c-white: #ffffff;

    --grad-brand: linear-gradient(135deg, #80A1BA 0%, #91C4C3 55%, #B4DEBD 100%);
    --grad-brand-soft: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(128,161,186,.12), rgba(145,196,195,.12), rgba(180,222,189,.14));
    --grad-hero: linear-gradient(120deg, rgba(69,104,131,.92) 0%, rgba(128,161,186,.78) 45%, rgba(145,196,195,.55) 100%);

    --shadow-sm: 0 4px 14px rgba(69,104,131,.10);
    --shadow-md: 0 12px 34px rgba(69,104,131,.14);
    --shadow-lg: 0 26px 60px rgba(69,104,131,.20);

    --radius: 16px;
    --radius-sm: 10px;
    --radius-lg: 26px;

    --container-max: 1200px;
    --nav-h: 74px;

    --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.61,.36,1);
}

/* ---------- Base ---------- */
* { box-sizing: border-box; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    margin: 0;
    font-family: 'Poppins', 'Segoe UI', Tahoma, sans-serif;
    color: var(--c-ink);
    background: var(--c-bg);
    line-height: 1.7;
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
a { color: var(--c-primary-dark); text-decoration: none; transition: color .25s var(--ease); }
a:hover { color: var(--c-primary-darker); }
h1,h2,h3,h4,h5 { font-weight: 700; color: var(--c-ink); line-height: 1.25; margin: 0 0 .5em; }
p { margin: 0 0 1rem; }

.container { max-width: var(--container-max); margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 20px; }
.section { padding: 84px 0; position: relative; }
.section--tight { padding: 60px 0; }
.section--alt { background: var(--c-bg-alt); }
.section--cream { background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--c-cream) 0%, #fffdf6 100%); }
.section--tint { background: var(--grad-brand-soft); }

.section-head { text-align: center; max-width: 720px; margin: 0 auto 54px; }
.section-head .eyebrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: .78rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: .14em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--c-primary-dark);
    background: rgba(128,161,186,.14);
    padding: 6px 16px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-head h2 { font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.4vw, 2.6rem); margin-bottom: 14px; }
.section-head p { color: var(--c-ink-soft); font-size: 1.02rem; margin: 0; }
.section-head .accent-bar {
    width: 70px; height: 4px; border-radius: 4px;
    background: var(--grad-brand);
    margin: 0 auto 22px;
}

/* ---------- Top bar ---------- */
.topbar {
    background: var(--c-primary-darker);
    color: #eaf2f8;
    font-size: .85rem;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1030;
}
.topbar .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 16px; min-height: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.topbar a { color: #eaf2f8; }
.topbar a:hover { color: #fff; }
.topbar__info { display: flex; gap: 22px; flex-wrap: wrap; align-items: center; }
.topbar__info span, .topbar__info a { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 7px; }
.topbar__info i { color: var(--c-accent); }
.topbar__social { display: flex; gap: 10px; align-items: center; }
.topbar__social a {
    width: 30px; height: 30px; border-radius: 50%;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.12); transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.topbar__social a:hover { background: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-primary-darker); transform: translateY(-2px); }
.topbar__announce { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--c-cream); }
.topbar__announce i { color: var(--c-accent); }

/* ---------- Navbar ---------- */
.navbar-site {
    position: sticky;
    top: 0;
    z-index: 1020;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    backdrop-filter: saturate(180%) blur(12px);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 18px rgba(69,104,131,.08);
    transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.navbar-site.scrolled { box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(69,104,131,.16); }
.navbar-site .container { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; min-height: var(--nav-h); gap: 18px; }
.brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; text-decoration: none; }
.brand__logo {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; object-fit: cover;
    background: var(--grad-brand); box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    flex: 0 0 auto;
}
.brand__text { display: flex; flex-direction: column; line-height: 1.15; }
.brand__name { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.06rem; color: var(--c-ink); letter-spacing: .01em; }
.brand__tag { font-size: .72rem; color: var(--c-primary-dark); font-weight: 500; letter-spacing: .04em; text-transform: uppercase; }

.nav-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 4px; list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.nav-links a {
    color: var(--c-ink-soft);
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: .95rem;
    padding: 9px 14px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    position: relative;
    transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--c-primary-dark); background: rgba(128,161,186,.10); }
.nav-links a.active { color: var(--c-primary-darker); }
.nav-links a.active::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 14px; right: 14px; bottom: 4px; height: 3px;
    border-radius: 3px; background: var(--grad-brand);
}
.nav-links .btn-login {
    background: var(--grad-brand);
    color: #fff;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin-left: 8px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.nav-links .btn-login:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.nav-links .btn-login::after { display: none; }

.nav-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
}
.nav-toggle span, .nav-toggle span::before, .nav-toggle span::after {
    content: ''; display: block; width: 24px; height: 3px; border-radius: 3px;
    background: var(--c-ink); transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.nav-toggle span::before { transform: translateY(-8px); }
.nav-toggle span::after { transform: translateY(5px); }
.nav-toggle.open span { background: transparent; }
.nav-toggle.open span::before { transform: rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.open span::after { transform: rotate(-45deg); }

/* ---------- Buttons ---------- */
.btn-site {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: 999px;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: .96rem;
    border: 0;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all .28s var(--ease);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.btn-site--primary { background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); }
.btn-site--primary:hover { color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.btn-site--ghost { background: rgba(255,255,255,.16); color: #fff; border: 1.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,.6); backdrop-filter: blur(4px); }
.btn-site--ghost:hover { color: #fff; background: rgba(255,255,255,.26); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn-site--outline { background: #fff; color: var(--c-primary-darker); border: 1.5px solid var(--c-primary); }
.btn-site--outline:hover { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; transform: translateY(-3px); }
.btn-site--accent { background: var(--c-accent-dark); color: var(--c-ink); }
.btn-site--accent:hover { background: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-ink); transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ---------- Hero ---------- */
.hero {
    position: relative;
    min-height: clamp(520px, 88vh, 820px);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.hero__slides { position: absolute; inset: 0; z-index: 0; }
.hero__slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background-size: cover; background-position: center;
    opacity: 0;
    transition: opacity 1.1s var(--ease);
    transform: scale(1.06);
}
.hero__slide.active { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }
.hero__overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: var(--grad-hero); z-index: 1; }
.hero__overlay::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 60%, rgba(31,45,61,.55) 100%);
}
.hero__inner { position: relative; z-index: 2; padding: 60px 0; width: 100%; }
.hero__content { max-width: 760px; }
.hero__badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,.16);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.32);
    backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
    padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .04em;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hero__badge i { color: var(--c-accent); }
.hero h1 {
    color: #fff;
    font-size: clamp(2.1rem, 5.2vw, 4rem);
    font-weight: 800;
    line-height: 1.08;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
    text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,.25);
}
.hero__subtitle {
    font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 2.2vw, 1.5rem);
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--c-cream);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.hero__desc {
    font-size: 1.05rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92);
    max-width: 600px; margin-bottom: 30px;
}
.hero__cta { display: flex; gap: 14px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 38px; }
.hero__stats { display: flex; gap: 36px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.hero__stat { display: flex; flex-direction: column; }
.hero__stat-num { font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 800; color: #fff; line-height: 1; }
.hero__stat-label { font-size: .82rem; color: rgba(255,255,255,.82); letter-spacing: .03em; }
.hero__dots { position: absolute; bottom: 26px; left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); z-index: 3; display: flex; gap: 10px; }
.hero__dot { width: 11px; height: 11px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.45); cursor: pointer; transition: all .3s var(--ease); border: 0; padding: 0; }
.hero__dot.active { background: #fff; width: 30px; border-radius: 6px; }

/* ---------- Ticker ---------- */
.ticker {
    background: var(--c-ink);
    color: #fff;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}
.ticker__label {
    flex: 0 0 auto;
    background: var(--grad-brand);
    color: #fff;
    font-weight: 700;
    font-size: .82rem;
    letter-spacing: .08em;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 12px 22px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 9px;
}
.ticker__viewport { flex: 1 1 auto; overflow: hidden; position: relative; }
.ticker__track {
    display: inline-flex;
    white-space: nowrap;
    padding: 12px 0;
    animation: ticker-scroll 38s linear infinite;
}
.ticker__viewport:hover .ticker__track { animation-play-state: paused; }
.ticker__item { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; padding: 0 34px; font-size: .92rem; color: #eaf2f8; }
.ticker__item i { color: var(--c-accent); }
.ticker__sep { color: var(--c-primary); opacity: .6; padding: 0 6px; }
@keyframes ticker-scroll {
    from { transform: translateX(0); }
    to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

/* ---------- About ---------- */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 56px; align-items: center; }
.about-media { position: relative; }
.about-slideshow {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
    background: var(--c-bg-alt);
}
.about-slideshow .slide {
    position: absolute; inset: 0; opacity: 0; transition: opacity 1s var(--ease);
    background-size: cover; background-position: center;
}
.about-slideshow .slide.active { opacity: 1; }
.about-media__badge {
    position: absolute; bottom: -22px; left: -22px;
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 18px 24px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px;
}
.about-media__badge .num { font-size: 2.2rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-primary-dark); line-height: 1; }
.about-media__badge .lbl { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--c-ink-soft); font-weight: 500; }
.about-content h2 { font-size: clamp(1.7rem, 3vw, 2.4rem); }
.about-content .vm { display: flex; gap: 18px; margin-top: 26px; }
.about-content .vm__card {
    flex: 1; background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.about-content .vm__card:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.about-content .vm__icon {
    width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 12px; display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem;
    background: var(--grad-brand-soft); color: var(--c-primary-dark); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.about-content .vm__card h4 { font-size: 1.05rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.about-content .vm__card p { font-size: .9rem; color: var(--c-ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Management ---------- */
.mgmt-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 26px; }
.mgmt-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
    overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
    text-align: center;
}
.mgmt-card:hover { transform: translateY(-6px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.mgmt-card__photo {
    width: 100%; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; object-fit: cover;
    background: var(--grad-brand-soft);
}
.mgmt-card__photo-wrap { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.mgmt-card__photo-wrap::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 55%, rgba(69,104,131,.25));
}
.mgmt-card__body { padding: 22px 18px; }
.mgmt-card__name { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mgmt-card__role { font-size: .84rem; color: var(--c-primary-dark); font-weight: 600; letter-spacing: .03em; text-transform: uppercase; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mgmt-card__bio { font-size: .88rem; color: var(--c-ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Achievements ---------- */
.ach-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 22px; margin-bottom: 50px; }
.ach-stat {
    background: #fff; border-radius: var(--radius); padding: 30px 22px;
    text-align: center; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); border: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.ach-stat:hover { transform: translateY(-4px); }
.ach-stat__icon {
    width: 58px; height: 58px; margin: 0 auto 16px; border-radius: 16px;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    font-size: 1.5rem; color: #fff; background: var(--grad-brand);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.ach-stat__num { font-size: 2.4rem; font-weight: 800; color: var(--c-ink); line-height: 1; }
.ach-stat__label { font-size: .86rem; color: var(--c-ink-soft); font-weight: 500; margin-top: 6px; }

.ach-cards { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 24px; }
.ach-card {
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 28px 26px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
    transition: transform .3s var(--ease), box-shadow .3s var(--ease);
}
.ach-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 5px; height: 100%;
    background: var(--grad-brand);
}
.ach-card:hover { transform: translateY(-5px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-md); }
.ach-card__icon {
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px; display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.3rem;
    background: var(--grad-brand-soft); color: var(--c-primary-dark); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.ach-card h4 { font-size: 1.12rem; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.ach-card p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--c-ink-soft); margin: 0; }

/* ---------- Gallery ---------- */
.gallery-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.gallery-item {
    position: relative; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); overflow: hidden;
    cursor: pointer; aspect-ratio: 1 / 1; background: var(--c-bg-alt);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}
.gallery-item img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform .5s var(--ease); }
.gallery-item:hover img { transform: scale(1.08); }
.gallery-item__cap {
    position: absolute; inset: auto 0 0 0; padding: 16px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(31,45,61,.82));
    color: #fff; font-size: .86rem; font-weight: 600;
    transform: translateY(100%); transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__cap { transform: translateY(0); }
.gallery-item__zoom {
    position: absolute; top: 12px; right: 12px; width: 36px; height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.9); color: var(--c-primary-darker);
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    opacity: 0; transform: scale(.7); transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.gallery-item:hover .gallery-item__zoom { opacity: 1; transform: scale(1); }

/* Lightbox */
.lightbox {
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 2000;
    background: rgba(15,23,32,.92);
    display: none; align-items: center; justify-content: center; padding: 30px;
}
.lightbox.open { display: flex; animation: fadeIn .3s var(--ease); }
.lightbox img { max-width: 92vw; max-height: 88vh; border-radius: 12px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); }
.lightbox__close {
    position: absolute; top: 24px; right: 28px; width: 48px; height: 48px;
    border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14); color: #fff;
    border: 0; cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.6rem; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    transition: background .25s var(--ease);
}
.lightbox__close:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.lightbox__nav {
    position: absolute; top: 50%; transform: translateY(-50%);
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 50%; background: rgba(255,255,255,.14);
    color: #fff; border: 0; cursor: pointer; font-size: 1.3rem;
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background .25s var(--ease);
}
.lightbox__nav:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,.28); }
.lightbox__prev { left: 24px; }
.lightbox__next { right: 24px; }
.lightbox__cap { position: absolute; bottom: 28px; left: 0; right: 0; text-align: center; color: #fff; font-size: .95rem; }

/* ---------- Admission ---------- */
.admission {
    position: relative;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--c-primary-darker) 0%, var(--c-primary-dark) 100%);
    color: #fff; overflow: hidden;
}
.admission::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: -120px; right: -120px;
    width: 360px; height: 360px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(180,222,189,.18);
}
.admission::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -140px; left: -100px;
    width: 320px; height: 320px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: rgba(145,196,195,.16);
}
.admission .container { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.admission-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 50px; align-items: start; }
.admission-info h2 { color: #fff; font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.2vw, 2.5rem); }
.admission-info p { color: rgba(255,255,255,.9); }
.admission-list { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 24px 0 0; display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.admission-list li { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; color: rgba(255,255,255,.92); font-size: .96rem; }
.admission-list i { color: var(--c-accent); margin-top: 4px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.admission-list b { color: #fff; }

/* Enquiry form */
.enquiry {
    background: #fff; color: var(--c-ink); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
    padding: 34px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}
.enquiry h3 { font-size: 1.4rem; margin-bottom: 6px; }
.enquiry__sub { color: var(--c-ink-soft); font-size: .92rem; margin-bottom: 22px; }
.enquiry .alert { border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font-size: .9rem; }
.enquiry .alert-success { background: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-ink); border: 0; }
.enquiry .alert-danger { background: #fde2e2; color: #9b1c1c; border: 0; }
.form-row { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 14px; }
.field { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.field label { display: block; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 6px; color: var(--c-ink-soft); }
.field label .req { color: #c0392b; }
.field input, .field select, .field textarea {
    width: 100%; padding: 11px 14px; border: 1.5px solid var(--c-line);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); font: inherit; font-size: .94rem; color: var(--c-ink);
    background: #fbfcfd; transition: border-color .25s var(--ease), box-shadow .25s var(--ease);
}
.field input:focus, .field select:focus, .field textarea:focus {
    outline: none; border-color: var(--c-primary); box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(128,161,186,.18);
}
.captcha-box {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap;
    background: var(--c-cream); border: 1.5px dashed var(--c-accent-dark);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); padding: 12px 14px; margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.captcha-box .q { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.15rem; color: var(--c-primary-darker); letter-spacing: .04em; }
.captcha-box input { width: 110px; padding: 8px 10px; border: 1.5px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: 8px; font: inherit; }
.captcha-box .refresh { background: var(--c-primary); color: #fff; border: 0; width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 10px; cursor: pointer; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.captcha-box .refresh:hover { background: var(--c-primary-dark); }
.enquiry .btn-site { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
.form-note { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--c-muted); margin-top: 12px; text-align: center; }

/* ---------- Contact ---------- */
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; align-items: stretch; }
.contact-info { display: grid; gap: 16px; align-content: start; }
.contact-card {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--c-line); border-radius: var(--radius);
    padding: 22px; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm); transition: transform .3s var(--ease);
}
.contact-card:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }
.contact-card__icon {
    width: 50px; height: 50px; border-radius: 14px; flex: 0 0 auto;
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-size: 1.2rem;
    background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff;
}
.contact-card h4 { font-size: 1rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }
.contact-card p { font-size: .92rem; color: var(--c-ink-soft); margin: 0; }
.contact-card a { color: var(--c-ink-soft); }
.contact-map {
    border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
    border: 1px solid var(--c-line); min-height: 320px; background: var(--c-bg-alt);
}
.contact-map iframe { width: 100%; height: 100%; min-height: 320px; border: 0; display: block; }

/* ---------- Footer ---------- */
.footer {
    background: var(--c-ink);
    color: #c7d4e2;
    padding: 64px 0 0;
}
.footer-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.6fr 1fr 1fr 1.2fr; gap: 40px; padding-bottom: 48px; }
.footer h5 { color: #fff; font-size: 1.02rem; margin-bottom: 20px; font-weight: 600; }
.footer__brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.footer__brand img { width: 46px; height: 46px; border-radius: 12px; object-fit: cover; }
.footer__brand .name { color: #fff; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1.05rem; }
.footer__desc { font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 18px; }
.footer-links { list-style: none; padding: 0; margin: 0; display: grid; gap: 10px; }
.footer-links a { color: #c7d4e2; font-size: .92rem; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--c-accent); }
.footer-contact { display: grid; gap: 14px; }
.footer-contact__item { display: flex; gap: 12px; align-items: flex-start; font-size: .9rem; }
.footer-contact__item i { color: var(--c-accent); margin-top: 4px; flex: 0 0 auto; }
.footer-social { display: flex; gap: 10px; margin-top: 18px; }
.footer-social a {
    width: 38px; height: 38px; border-radius: 50%; display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center; background: rgba(255,255,255,.08);
    color: #fff; transition: all .25s var(--ease);
}
.footer-social a:hover { background: var(--c-accent); color: var(--c-ink); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.footer-bottom {
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.1);
    padding: 22px 0; font-size: .84rem; text-align: center; color: #9fb1c4;
}
.footer-bottom a { color: var(--c-accent); }

/* ---------- Back to top ---------- */
.to-top {
    position: fixed; right: 24px; bottom: 24px; z-index: 1100;
    width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; border: 0; cursor: pointer;
    background: var(--grad-brand); color: #fff; font-size: 1.1rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    opacity: 0; transform: translateY(20px) scale(.8); pointer-events: none;
    transition: all .3s var(--ease);
}
.to-top.show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0) scale(1); pointer-events: auto; }
.to-top:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); }

/* ---------- Reveal animations ---------- */
.reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(34px); transition: opacity .7s var(--ease), transform .7s var(--ease); }
.reveal.visible { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
.reveal.delay-1 { transition-delay: .1s; }
.reveal.delay-2 { transition-delay: .2s; }
.reveal.delay-3 { transition-delay: .3s; }
.reveal.delay-4 { transition-delay: .4s; }
@keyframes fadeIn { from { opacity: 0; } to { opacity: 1; } }

/* ---------- Placeholders ---------- */
.placeholder {
    display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    background: var(--grad-brand-soft); color: var(--c-primary-dark);
    font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 600;
}
.placeholder--photo { aspect-ratio: 1/1; }
.placeholder i { margin-right: 8px; }

/* ---------- Responsive ---------- */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {
    .mgmt-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
    .ach-cards { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
    .nav-links {
        position: fixed; top: var(--nav-h); left: 0; right: 0;
        flex-direction: column; align-items: stretch; gap: 2px;
        background: #fff; padding: 14px 16px 24px;
        box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        max-height: calc(100vh - var(--nav-h));
        overflow-y: auto;
        transform: translateY(-12px); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
        transition: all .3s var(--ease);
        border-top: 1px solid var(--c-line);
    }
    .nav-links.open { transform: none; opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto; }
    .nav-links a { padding: 13px 14px; border-radius: 10px; }
    .nav-links a.active::after { display: none; }
    .nav-links .btn-login { margin: 8px 0 0; text-align: center; }
    .nav-toggle { display: inline-flex; }
    .about-grid, .admission-grid, .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
    .about-media__badge { left: 50%; transform: translateX(-50%); bottom: -18px; }
    .section { padding: 64px 0; }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .topbar .container { justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }
    .topbar__info { gap: 14px; justify-content: center; }
    .topbar__info .hide-sm { display: none; }
    .ach-stats { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .ach-cards { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .form-row { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .hero__stats { gap: 22px; }
    .enquiry { padding: 24px; }
    .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .brand__name { font-size: .96rem; }
    .brand__tag { font-size: .66rem; }
    .brand__logo { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
}
@media (max-width: 380px) {
    .ach-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .gallery-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

/* ---------- Reduced motion ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
    *, *::before, *::after {
        animation-duration: .001ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: .001ms !important;
    }
    .reveal { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
    .ticker__track { animation: none; }
}