/* ----- DROPDOWN STYLES ----- */
        .nav-links {
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown {
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown-trigger {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown-trigger i {
            font-size: 14px;
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown:hover .dropdown-trigger i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .dropdown-menu {
            position: absolute;
            top: 100%;
            left: 0;
            min-width: 200px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            padding: 12px 0;
            list-style: none;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transform: translateY(10px);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 100;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
        }

        .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .dropdown-menu li {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .dropdown-menu a {
            display: block;
            padding: 10px 24px;
            color: var(--navy);
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .dropdown-menu a:hover {
            background: var(--light-bg);
            color: var(--royal);
        }

        .dropdown-menu a::after {
            display: none;
            /* remove global underline effect inside dropdown */
        }

        /* optional: keep the chevron rotated when dropdown is open (for browsers that support :focus-within) */
        .dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-trigger i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        /* ----- responsive adjustments ----- */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .nav-links {
                display: none;
                /* if you keep mobile off-canvas, the dropdown is hidden – handle separately if needed */
            }

            /* for a simple dropdown that works on mobile, you'd need a different approach, but this matches your existing breakpoint */
        }

        /* ----- RESET & VARIABLES (new palette) ----- */
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        :root {
            --navy: #0F172A;
            /* deep navy primary */
            --royal: #2563EB;
            /* royal blue accent */
            --teal: #14B8A6;
            /* secondary teal */
            --light-bg: #F8FAFC;
            /* soft background */
            --gold: #F59E0B;
            /* warm gold highlight */
            --white: #FFFFFF;
            --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
            --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
            --gray-600: #475569;
            --shadow-sm: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
            --shadow-md: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
            --shadow-lg: 0 30px 50px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
            --radius-md: 20px;
            --radius-lg: 32px;
            --radius-xl: 40px;
            --radius-full: 999px;
            --transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            background-color: var(--light-bg);
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.5;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        h1,
        h2,
        h3,
        h4 {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 32px;
        }

        section {
            padding: 90px 0;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 48px;
            margin-bottom: 56px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -16px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 90px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        /* ----- NAVBAR (sticky transparent -> solid) ----- */
        header {
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            transition: var(--transition);
            background-color: transparent;
            padding: 16px 0;
        }

        header.scrolled {
            background-color: var(--white);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            padding: 8px 0;
        }

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

        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .logo-img {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            object-fit: cover;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
        }

        .logo-text {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .logo-text span {
            color: var(--royal);
            font-size: 18px;
            display: block;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 40px;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--navy);
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--royal);
        }

        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 0;
            height: 2.5px;
            bottom: -6px;
            left: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            transition: var(--transition);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-right {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 24px;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .enroll-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 12px 32px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 16px;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px var(--royal);
            transition: var(--transition);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .enroll-btn:hover {
            transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px var(--royal);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        /* ----- CAROUSEL STYLES (integrated, no impact on existing) ----- */
        .carousel-wrapper {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 600px;
            /* increased for better visibility */
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            margin: 20px 0 40px;
        }

        .carousel {
            position: relative;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            perspective: 1500px;
            transform-style: preserve-3d;
        }

        .slide {
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.77, 0, 0.175, 1), opacity 0.7s ease;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .slide-content {
            position: relative;
            width: 45%;
            height: 65%;
            transform-style: preserve-3d;
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 25px 50px -12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
        }

        .slide-img {
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
            border-radius: 12px;
        }

        /* Reflection Effect */
        .slide-img-wrapper::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -100%;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background-image: inherit;
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            transform: scaleY(-1);
            filter: blur(5px);
            mask-image: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) 0%, transparent 60%);
            opacity: 0.5;
        }

        .slide-text {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            padding: 25px;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: #fff;
            transform: translateY(100%);
            transition: transform 0.5s 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.23, 1, 0.32, 1);
        }

        .slide-title {
            font-size: 1.75rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin: 0 0 5px;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: opacity 0.5s 0.4s ease, transform 0.5s 0.4s ease;
        }

        .slide-desc {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 300;
            margin: 0;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(20px);
            transition: opacity 0.5s 0.5s ease, transform 0.5s 0.5s ease;
        }

        /* Active and Neighboring Slide States */
        .slide.active {
            opacity: 1;
            z-index: 2;
            transform: translateZ(0) rotateY(0deg) scale(1);
        }

        .slide.active .slide-text {
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .slide.active .slide-title,
        .slide.active .slide-desc {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .slide.prev {
            z-index: 1;
            transform: translateX(-35%) scale(0.75) rotateY(45deg);
        }

        .slide.next {
            z-index: 1;
            transform: translateX(35%) scale(0.75) rotateY(-45deg);
        }

        .slide.hidden {
            opacity: 0;
            pointer-events: none;
            transform: translateX(0) scale(0.5);
        }

        /* Navigation Buttons */
        .carousel-btn {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            border-radius: 50%;
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            color: #fff;
            cursor: pointer;
            z-index: 10;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
        }

        .carousel-btn:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
            transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.1);
        }

        .carousel-btn.prev {
            left: 5%;
        }

        .carousel-btn.next {
            right: 5%;
        }

        /* Responsive adjustments for carousel */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .carousel-wrapper {
                height: 500px;
            }

            .slide-content {
                width: 60%;
                height: 60%;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .carousel-wrapper {
                height: 400px;
            }

            .slide-content {
                width: 80%;
                height: 55%;
            }

            .slide-title {
                font-size: 1.2rem;
            }

            .slide-desc {
                font-size: 0.8rem;
            }
        }

        /* ----- SUCCESS STATS SPLIT (counters) ----- */
        .success-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 70px;
            align-items: center;
        }

        .success-image {
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            height: 450px;
        }

        .success-image-about {
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            height: 450px;
        }

        .success-image-about img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .success-image img {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            object-fit: cover;
        }

        .stats-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 40px;
        }

        .stat-item {
            text-align: left;
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 56px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .stat-number span {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 56px;
        }

        .stat-label {
            color: var(--gray-600);
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        }

        .stat-desc {
            margin-top: 30px;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }

        /* ----- NOTIFICATION CARDS (glassmorphism) ----- */
        .notif-grid {
            display: flex;
            gap: 30px;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .glass-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            padding: 48px 40px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            flex: 1 1 350px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .glass-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-12px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        }

        .card-icon {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            border-radius: 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            font-size: 28px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .glass-card h3 {
            font-size: 28px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
            color: var(--navy);
        }

        .glass-card p {
            color: var(--gray-600);
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        .notif-btn {
            background: var(--navy);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 14px 32px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .notif-btn:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
        }

        /* ----- ABOUT (icon list) ----- */
        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 70px;
        }

        .about-image {
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            height: 500px;
            background: url('../images/building.avif') center/cover no-repeat;
        }

        .about-content p {
            color: var(--gray-600);
            font-size: 18px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .achievement-list {
            list-style: none;
            margin: 40px 0;
        }

        .achievement-list li {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .achievement-list i {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 22px;
            width: 32px;
        }

        /* ----- COURSES (3 per row) ----- */
        .courses-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .course-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 40px 30px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            transition: var(--transition);
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
        }

        .course-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-12px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            border-color: var(--teal);
        }

        .course-icon {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            border-radius: 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            font-size: 28px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .course-card h3 {
            font-size: 26px;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .course-card p {
            color: var(--gray-600);
            margin-bottom: 28px;
        }

        .course-btn {
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px solid var(--navy);
            color: var(--navy);
            padding: 12px 28px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .course-btn:hover {
            background: var(--navy);
            color: white;
        }

        /* ----- FACILITIES (2x2 grid) ----- */
        .facilities-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .facility-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 48px 40px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            text-align: center;
            transition: var(--transition);
            border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
        }

        .facility-card:hover {
            border-bottom-color: var(--teal);
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .facility-icon {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 24px;
            color: var(--royal);
            font-size: 34px;
        }

        .facility-card h3 {
            font-size: 28px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .facility-card p {
            color: var(--gray-600);
        }

        /* ----- GALLERY (minimal) ----- */
        .gallery-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 25px;
        }

        .gallery-item {
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 240px;
            background-color: var(--gray-300);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            transition: var(--transition);
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
        }

        .gallery-item:hover {
            transform: scale(1.02);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        /* ----- FOOTER (navy) ----- */
        footer {
            background: var(--navy);
            border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
            padding: 80px 0 30px;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
            gap: 60px;
            color: var(--gray-300);
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .footer-col .logo-text {
            color: white;
        }

        .footer-about {
            margin: 24px 0;
            line-height: 1.8;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .social-links a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: 50%;
            color: white;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .social-links a:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .footer-heading {
            font-size: 22px;
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .footer-links {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--gray-300);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
            padding-left: 5px;
        }

        .contact-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .contact-icon {
            color: var(--teal);
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .copyright {
            text-align: center;
            padding-top: 40px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: var(--gray-300);
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        /* ----- RESPONSIVE ----- */
        @media (max-width: 1100px) {
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 48px;
            }

            .nav-links {
                gap: 25px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .hero-container {
                flex-direction: column;
            }

            .success-grid,
            .about-grid,
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

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

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

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

            .nav-links {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 38px;
            }

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

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

            .hero-buttons {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
            }
        }

        /* animations */
        [data-aos] {
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.8s, transform 0.8s;
        }

        [data-aos].aos-animate {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .fade-up {
            transform: translateY(30px);
        }

        /* ----- DROPDOWN STYLES ----- */
        .nav-links {
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown {
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown-trigger {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown-trigger i {
            font-size: 14px;
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown:hover .dropdown-trigger i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .dropdown-menu {
            position: absolute;
            top: 100%;
            left: 0;
            min-width: 200px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            padding: 12px 0;
            list-style: none;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transform: translateY(10px);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 100;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
        }

        .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .dropdown-menu li {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .dropdown-menu a {
            display: block;
            padding: 10px 24px;
            color: var(--navy);
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .dropdown-menu a:hover {
            background: var(--light-bg);
            color: var(--royal);
        }

        .dropdown-menu a::after {
            display: none;
            /* remove global underline effect inside dropdown */
        }

        /* optional: keep the chevron rotated when dropdown is open (for browsers that support :focus-within) */
        .dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-trigger i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        /* ----- responsive adjustments ----- */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .nav-links {
                display: none;
                /* if you keep mobile off-canvas, the dropdown is hidden – handle separately if needed */
            }

            /* for a simple dropdown that works on mobile, you'd need a different approach, but this matches your existing breakpoint */
        }

        /* ----- same exact design system as homepage (copy/paste from previous) ----- */
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        :root {
            --navy: #0F172A;
            --royal: #2563EB;
            --teal: #14B8A6;
            --light-bg: #F8FAFC;
            --gold: #F59E0B;
            --white: #FFFFFF;
            --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
            --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
            --gray-600: #475569;
            --shadow-sm: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
            --shadow-md: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
            --shadow-lg: 0 30px 50px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
            --radius-md: 20px;
            --radius-lg: 32px;
            --radius-xl: 40px;
            --radius-full: 999px;
            --transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            background-color: var(--light-bg);
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.5;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        h1,
        h2,
        h3,
        h4 {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 32px;
        }

        section {
            padding: 90px 0;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 48px;
            margin-bottom: 56px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -16px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 90px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        /* header / navbar */
        header {
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            transition: var(--transition);
            background-color: transparent;
            padding: 16px 0;
        }

        header.scrolled {
            background-color: var(--white);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            padding: 8px 0;
        }

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

        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .logo-img {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            object-fit: cover;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
        }

        .logo-text {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .logo-text span {
            color: var(--royal);
            font-size: 18px;
            display: block;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 40px;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--navy);
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--royal);
        }

        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 0;
            height: 2.5px;
            bottom: -6px;
            left: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            transition: var(--transition);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-right {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 24px;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .enroll-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 12px 32px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 16px;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px var(--royal);
            transition: var(--transition);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .enroll-btn:hover {
            transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px var(--royal);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        /* hero (smaller for about) */
        .about-hero {
            padding: 60px 0 40px;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.03) 0%, transparent 60%);
        }

        .about-hero-content {
            max-width: 900px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .about-hero h1 {
            font-size: 56px;
            color: var(--navy);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .about-hero h1 span {
            color: var(--royal);
        }

        .about-hero p {
            font-size: 20px;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            max-width: 750px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        /* mission/vision glass cards */
        .mission-grid {
            display: flex;
            gap: 30px;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
        }

        .mission-card {
            background: var(--white);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            padding: 48px 40px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            flex: 1 1 300px;
            transition: var(--transition);
            text-align: center;
        }

        .mission-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .mission-icon {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 24px;
            color: var(--royal);
            font-size: 36px;
        }

        .mission-card h3 {
            font-size: 30px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .mission-card p {
            color: var(--gray-600);
        }

        /* timeline (simple) */
        .timeline-grid {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 24px;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .timeline-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 30px;
            background: var(--white);
            padding: 32px 40px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            align-items: center;
        }

        .timeline-year {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 42px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--gold);
            min-width: 130px;
        }

        .timeline-desc p {
            color: var(--gray-600);
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .timeline-desc strong {
            color: var(--navy);
        }

        /* team grid (3 per row) */
        .team-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .team-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 40px 30px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            transition: var(--transition);
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
        }

        .team-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        .team-avatar {
            width: 120px;
            height: 120px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            margin: 0 auto 24px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            font-size: 48px;
        }

        .team-card h3 {
            font-size: 26px;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .team-card .role {
            color: var(--royal);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .team-card p {
            color: var(--gray-600);
            font-size: 15px;
        }

        /* why choose us (facility style but 3 columns) */
        .why-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
        }

        .why-card {
            background: var(--white);
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            padding: 48px 30px;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            text-align: center;
            border-bottom: 4px solid transparent;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .why-card:hover {
            border-bottom-color: white;
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
        }

        .why-icon {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            background: rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.08);
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            margin: 0 auto 24px;
            color: var(--teal);
            font-size: 32px;
        }

        .why-card h3 {
            font-size: 26px;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .why-card p {
            color: var(--gray-600);
        }

        /* footer same as home */
        footer {
            background: var(--navy);
            border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
            padding: 80px 0 30px;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
            gap: 60px;
            color: var(--gray-300);
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .footer-col .logo-text {
            color: white;
        }

        .footer-about {
            margin: 24px 0;
            line-height: 1.8;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .social-links a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: 50%;
            color: white;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .social-links a:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .footer-heading {
            font-size: 22px;
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .footer-links {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--gray-300);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
            padding-left: 5px;
        }

        .contact-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .contact-icon {
            color: var(--teal);
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .copyright {
            text-align: center;
            padding-top: 40px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: var(--gray-300);
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        /* counters reused */
        .stat-number {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 56px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 8px;
        }

        .stat-number span {
            color: var(--gold);
            font-size: 56px;
        }

        .stat-label {
            color: var(--gray-600);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        /* responsive */
        @media (max-width: 1000px) {

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

        @media (max-width: 800px) {
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            }

            .timeline-item {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: start;
                gap: 8px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {

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

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

            .about-hero h1 {
                font-size: 42px;
            }
        }

        /* animations */
        [data-aos] {
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.8s, transform 0.8s;
        }

        [data-aos].aos-animate {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .fade-up {
            transform: translateY(30px);
        }

        /* ----- DROPDOWN STYLES ----- */
        .nav-links {
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown {
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown-trigger {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown-trigger i {
            font-size: 14px;
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown:hover .dropdown-trigger i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .dropdown-menu {
            position: absolute;
            top: 100%;
            left: 0;
            min-width: 200px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            padding: 12px 0;
            list-style: none;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transform: translateY(10px);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 100;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
        }

        .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .dropdown-menu li {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .dropdown-menu a {
            display: block;
            padding: 10px 24px;
            color: var(--navy);
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .dropdown-menu a:hover {
            background: var(--light-bg);
            color: var(--royal);
        }

        .dropdown-menu a::after {
            display: none;
            /* remove global underline effect inside dropdown */
        }

        /* optional: keep the chevron rotated when dropdown is open (for browsers that support :focus-within) */
        .dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-trigger i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        /* ----- responsive adjustments ----- */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .nav-links {
                display: none;
                /* if you keep mobile off-canvas, the dropdown is hidden – handle separately if needed */
            }

            /* for a simple dropdown that works on mobile, you'd need a different approach, but this matches your existing breakpoint */
        }

        /* ----- identical palette & resets from homepage ----- */
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        :root {
            --navy: #0F172A;
            --royal: #2563EB;
            --teal: #14B8A6;
            --light-bg: #F8FAFC;
            --gold: #F59E0B;
            --white: #FFFFFF;
            --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
            --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
            --gray-600: #475569;
            --shadow-sm: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
            --shadow-md: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
            --shadow-lg: 0 30px 50px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
            --radius-md: 20px;
            --radius-lg: 32px;
            --radius-xl: 40px;
            --radius-full: 999px;
            --transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            background-color: var(--light-bg);
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.5;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        h1,
        h2,
        h3,
        h4 {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 32px;
        }

        section {
            padding: 90px 0;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 48px;
            margin-bottom: 56px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -16px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 90px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        /* ----- NAVBAR (same sticky behaviour) ----- */
        header {
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            transition: var(--transition);
            background-color: transparent;
            padding: 16px 0;
        }

        header.scrolled {
            background-color: var(--white);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            padding: 8px 0;
        }

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

        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .logo-img {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            object-fit: cover;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
        }

        .logo-text {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .logo-text span {
            color: var(--royal);
            font-size: 18px;
            display: block;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 40px;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--navy);
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--royal);
        }

        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 0;
            height: 2.5px;
            bottom: -6px;
            left: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            transition: var(--transition);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-right {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 24px;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .enroll-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 12px 32px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 16px;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px var(--royal);
            transition: var(--transition);
            text-decoration: none;

        }

        .enroll-btn:hover {
            transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px var(--royal);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        /* ----- GALLERY GRID (expanded, premium) ----- */
        .gallery-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 25px;
        }

        .gallery-item {
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            overflow: hidden;
            height: 208px;
            background-color: orange;
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            transition: var(--transition);
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            position: relative;
            cursor: pointer;
        }

        .gallery-item:hover {
            transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-6px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
        }

        /* subtle overlay & icon on hover (just for delight) */
        .gallery-item::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            opacity: 0;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .gallery-item:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .gallery-item::after {
            content: '\f00e';
            /* search-plus icon */
            font-family: 'Font Awesome 6 Free';
            font-weight: 900;
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(0.8);
            color: white;
            background: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.7);
            width: 50px;
            height: 50px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 20px;
            backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .gallery-item:hover::after {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1);
        }

        /* gallery header extra (optional subtle description) */
        .gallery-intro {
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto 60px;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        /* ----- FOOTER (navy, exactly from homepage) ----- */
        footer {
            background: var(--navy);
            border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
            padding: 80px 0 30px;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
            gap: 60px;
            color: var(--gray-300);
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .footer-col .logo-text {
            color: white;
        }

        .footer-about {
            margin: 24px 0;
            line-height: 1.8;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .social-links a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: 50%;
            color: white;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .social-links a:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .footer-heading {
            font-size: 22px;
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .footer-links {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--gray-300);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
            padding-left: 5px;
        }

        .contact-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .contact-icon {
            color: var(--teal);
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .copyright {
            text-align: center;
            padding-top: 40px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: var(--gray-300);
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        /* ----- responsive adjustments for gallery grid ----- */
        @media (max-width: 1100px) {
            .gallery-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .nav-links {
                display: none;
                /* same as homepage */
            }

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

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .section-title {
                font-size: 38px;
            }

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

        /* fade-up animation (same as homepage) */
        [data-aos] {
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.8s, transform 0.8s;
        }

        [data-aos].aos-animate {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .fade-up {
            transform: translateY(30px);
        }

        /* active link highlight (gallery) */
        .nav-links a.active {
            color: var(--royal);
        }

        .nav-links a.active::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        /* ----- DROPDOWN STYLES ----- */
        .nav-links {
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown {
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown-trigger {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown-trigger i {
            font-size: 14px;
            transition: transform 0.3s;
        }

        .nav-links .dropdown:hover .dropdown-trigger i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        .dropdown-menu {
            position: absolute;
            top: 100%;
            left: 0;
            min-width: 200px;
            background: white;
            border-radius: var(--radius-md);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
            padding: 12px 0;
            list-style: none;
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
            transform: translateY(10px);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            z-index: 100;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-100);
        }

        .dropdown:hover .dropdown-menu {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .dropdown-menu li {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
        }

        .dropdown-menu a {
            display: block;
            padding: 10px 24px;
            color: var(--navy);
            font-weight: 500;
            transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .dropdown-menu a:hover {
            background: var(--light-bg);
            color: var(--royal);
        }

        .dropdown-menu a::after {
            display: none;
            /* remove global underline effect inside dropdown */
        }

        /* optional: keep the chevron rotated when dropdown is open (for browsers that support :focus-within) */
        .dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-menu {
            opacity: 1;
            visibility: visible;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .dropdown:focus-within .dropdown-trigger i {
            transform: rotate(180deg);
        }

        /* ----- responsive adjustments ----- */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .nav-links {
                display: none;
                /* if you keep mobile off-canvas, the dropdown is hidden – handle separately if needed */
            }

            /* for a simple dropdown that works on mobile, you'd need a different approach, but this matches your existing breakpoint */
        }

        /* ----- RESET & VARIABLES (identical to home) ----- */
        * {
            margin: 0;
            padding: 0;
            box-sizing: border-box;
        }

        :root {
            --navy: #0F172A;
            --royal: #2563EB;
            --teal: #14B8A6;
            --light-bg: #F8FAFC;
            --gold: #F59E0B;
            --white: #FFFFFF;
            --gray-100: #f1f5f9;
            --gray-300: #cbd5e1;
            --gray-600: #475569;
            --shadow-sm: 0 10px 25px -5px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08), 0 8px 10px -6px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.02);
            --shadow-md: 0 20px 30px -10px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.15);
            --shadow-lg: 0 30px 50px -20px rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.25);
            --radius-md: 20px;
            --radius-lg: 32px;
            --radius-xl: 40px;
            --radius-full: 999px;
            --transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            background-color: var(--light-bg);
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.5;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

        h1,
        h2,
        h3,
        h4 {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-weight: 700;
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 32px;
        }

        section {
            padding: 90px 0;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-size: 48px;
            margin-bottom: 56px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
        }

        .section-title::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -16px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 90px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            border-radius: 4px;
        }

        /* ----- NAVBAR (sticky, same) ----- */
        header {
            position: sticky;
            top: 0;
            z-index: 1000;
            transition: var(--transition);
            background-color: transparent;
            padding: 16px 0;
        }

        header.scrolled {
            background-color: var(--white);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            padding: 8px 0;
        }

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

        .logo {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .logo-img {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            object-fit: cover;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 18px -6px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
        }

        .logo-text {
            font-family: 'DM Serif Display', serif;
            font-size: 22px;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.2;
        }

        .logo-text span {
            color: var(--royal);
            font-size: 18px;
            display: block;
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 40px;
            list-style: none;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            text-decoration: none;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--navy);
            transition: var(--transition);
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover {
            color: var(--royal);
        }

        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 0;
            height: 2.5px;
            bottom: -6px;
            left: 0;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            transition: var(--transition);
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        .nav-links a:hover::after {
            width: 100%;
        }

        .nav-right {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 24px;
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .enroll-btn {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 12px 32px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 16px;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 10px 20px -8px var(--royal);
            transition: var(--transition);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        .enroll-btn:hover {
            transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 30px -10px var(--royal);
            text-decoration: none;
        }

        /* ----- HERO (compact for contact) ----- */
        .hero {
            padding-top: 40px;
            position: relative;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.03) 0%, transparent 50%),
                linear-gradient(145deg, var(--light-bg) 0%, #ffffff 100%);
        }

        .hero-container {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 60px;
        }

        .hero-content {
            flex: 1.2;
        }

        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.08);
            color: var(--royal);
            font-weight: 600;
            padding: 6px 16px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
        }

        .hero-title {
            font-size: 58px;
            color: var(--navy);
            line-height: 1.1;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .hero-title span {
            color: var(--royal);
        }

        .hero-sub {
            font-size: 20px;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            max-width: 550px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .hero-buttons {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .btn-primary {
            background: var(--navy);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            padding: 16px 36px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 18px;
            cursor: pointer;
            box-shadow: 0 15px 25px -12px var(--navy);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .btn-primary:hover {
            background: var(--royal);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        .btn-outline-gold {
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px solid var(--gold);
            color: var(--navy);
            padding: 16px 36px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 18px;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: var(--transition);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .btn-outline-gold:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            color: white;
            border-color: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-4px);
        }

        /* ----- CONTACT SPECIFIC STYLES (added) ----- */
        .contact-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 40px;
        }

        .contact-info-row {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
            color: var(--gray-600);
            align-items: flex-start;
        }

        .contact-info-row i {
            color: var(--teal);
            font-size: 20px;
            width: 28px;
            margin-top: 2px;
        }

        .social-links-light {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
            margin-top: 20px;
        }

        .social-links-light a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.1);
            border-radius: 50%;
            color: var(--royal);
            transition: var(--transition);
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .social-links-light a:hover {
            background: var(--royal);
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        /* Form inputs */
        input,
        textarea {
            font-family: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            font-size: 16px;
            outline: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
            width: 100%;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            border: 1px solid var(--gray-300);
            border-radius: var(--radius-full);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
        }

        textarea {
            border-radius: 30px;
            resize: vertical;
        }

        input:focus,
        textarea:focus {
            border-color: var(--royal);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.2);
        }

        .glass-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
            backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
            padding: 48px 40px;
            border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .glass-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
        }

        .card-icon {
            width: 70px;
            height: 70px;
            background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--royal), var(--teal));
            border-radius: 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            font-size: 28px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        /* responsive */
        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .contact-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .hero-title {
                font-size: 48px;
            }

            .nav-links {
                display: none;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 600px) {
            .hero-title {
                font-size: 38px;
            }

            .glass-card {
                padding: 32px 24px;
            }
        }

        /* animations (same as home) */
        [data-aos] {
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.8s, transform 0.8s;
        }

        [data-aos].aos-animate {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        .fade-up {
            transform: translateY(30px);
        }

        /* ----- FOOTER (exact copy from home) ----- */
        footer {
            background: var(--navy);
            border-radius: var(--radius-xl) var(--radius-xl) 0 0;
            padding: 80px 0 30px;
            margin-top: 60px;
        }

        .footer-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 2fr;
            gap: 60px;
            color: var(--gray-300);
            margin-bottom: 50px;
        }

        .footer-col .logo-text {
            color: white;
        }

        .footer-about {
            margin: 24px 0;
            line-height: 1.8;
            opacity: 0.8;
        }

        .social-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .social-links a {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            border-radius: 50%;
            color: white;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .social-links a:hover {
            background: var(--gold);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .footer-heading {
            font-size: 22px;
            color: white;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }

        .footer-links {
            list-style: none;
        }

        .footer-links li {
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--gray-300);
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: var(--transition);
        }

        .footer-links a:hover {
            color: var(--gold);
            padding-left: 5px;
        }

        .contact-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .contact-icon {
            color: var(--teal);
            font-size: 18px;
        }

        .copyright {
            text-align: center;
            padding-top: 40px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            color: var(--gray-300);
            font-size: 14px;
        }

        @media (max-width: 900px) {
            .footer-grid {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }




        .glass-card:hover .notif-image img {
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        /* Tabs */
        .gallery-tabs {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
        }

        .tab-btn {
            padding: 10px 30px;
            border-radius: 30px;
            border: 2px solid var(--royal);
            background: transparent;
            cursor: pointer;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .tab-btn.active {
            background: var(--royal);
            color: white;
        }

        /* Hide inactive tabs */
        .gallery-content {
            display: none;
        }

        .gallery-content.active {
            display: block;
        }

        /* Gallery grid */
        .gallery-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 25px;
        }

        .gallery-item img {
            width: 100%;
            border-radius: 20px;
            object-fit: cover;
            height: 250px;
        }

        /* Video overlay */
        .video-card {
            position: relative;
        }

        .play-icon {
            position: absolute;
            top: 50%;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
            color: white;
            padding: 15px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            font-size: 20px;
        }

        .success-image {
            background-image: url("../assets/images/building.avif");
        }

        .success-image-about {
            background-image: url("../assets/images/building.avif");
        }

        /* FORCE SQUARE NOTIFICATION IMAGE */
        .glass-card .notif-image {
            width: 100%;
            aspect-ratio: 1 / 1 !important;
            height: auto !important;
            overflow: hidden;
            border-radius: 20px;
        }

        .glass-card .notif-image img {
            width: 100% !important;
            height: 100% !important;
            /* ← Change 200% to 100% */
            object-fit: cover !important;
            display: block !important;
        }