/* ==========================================================================
   SYNCHRONY KATHAK ACADEMY - SURAT
   Founded by Guru Reshma Nagar in 2014
   Color Palette:
   - Cream: #F7F1E6
   - Paper: #FBF6EE
   - Sand: #EFE4D2
   - Stone: #D8CBB6
   - Text: #3A322C
   - Muted: #7A6E62
   - Gold: #B0893E
   ========================================================================== */

@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:ital,wght@0,400;0,500;0,600;0,700;1,400;1,600&family=Outfit:wght@300;400;500;600;700&display=swap');

:root {
  --cream: #F7F1E6;
  --paper: #FBF6EE;
  --sand: #EFE4D2;
  --stone: #D8CBB6;
  --stone-light: #E8DEC0;
  --text: #3A322C;
  --muted: #7A6E62;
  --gold: #B0893E;
  --gold-light: #C9A458;
  --gold-dark: #8F6A26;
  --gold-tint: rgba(176, 137, 62, 0.08);
  --gold-glow: rgba(176, 137, 62, 0.25);
  --cream-veil: rgba(247, 241, 230, 0.92);
  --white: #FFFFFF;
  --radius-sm: 4px;
  --radius-md: 8px;
  --radius-lg: 16px;
  --radius-full: 9999px;
  --shadow-sm: 0 2px 8px rgba(58, 50, 44, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(58, 50, 44, 0.06);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(58, 50, 44, 0.09);
  --transition: all 0.3s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Outfit', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, sans-serif;
  --container-max: 1240px;
  --drak-background: #070707;
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
  background-color: var(--cream);
  color: var(--text);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--cream);
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

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

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

button {
  font-family: inherit;
  cursor: pointer;
  border: none;
  background: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Container */
.container {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.container-narrow {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Typography Presets */
.font-serif {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
}

.section-tag {
  display: inline-block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.22em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  position: relative;
}

.section-tag::before {
  content: "";
  display: inline-block;
  width: 18px;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin-right: 8px;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .section-title {
    font-size: 3.25rem;
  }
}

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(176, 137, 62, 0.22);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold-dark);
  border-color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(176, 137, 62, 0.32);
}

.btn-outline-gold {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
}

.btn-outline-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.btn-link svg {
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.btn-link:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(247, 241, 230, 0.94);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 182, 0.5);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 86px;
}

.nav-brand {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.nav-logo {
  height: 42px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-logo:hover {
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.nav-menu {
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nav-menu {
    display: flex;
  }
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--text);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.35rem 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 1px;
  background-color: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}

.nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.nav-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.nav-cta {
  display: none;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .nav-cta {
    display: inline-flex;
  }
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  background: var(--paper);
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 8px;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: none;
  }
}

.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* Mobile Nav Drawer */
.mobile-nav {
  position: fixed;
  top: 86px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: calc(100vh - 86px);
  background-color: var(--cream);
  padding: 2.5rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  z-index: 999;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone);
  overflow-y: auto;
}

.mobile-nav.open {
  transform: translateX(0);
}

.mobile-nav-link {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 182, 0.4);
}

.mobile-nav-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION
   Full-body dance photo, face visible, no text over face.
   Light cream veil so photo stays bright.
   ========================================================================== */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--cream);
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 2.5rem 0 4.5rem;
}

.hero-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .hero-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
    min-height: calc(88vh - 86px);
  }
}

.hero-content {
  z-index: 2;
  position: relative;
}

.hero-badge-wrap {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-pill {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  background-color: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  line-height: 1.05;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 4.25rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1200px) {
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 4.85rem;
  }
}

.hero-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-style: italic;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.hero-quote-box {
  position: relative;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border-left: 2px solid var(--gold);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md) 0;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text);
  font-style: italic;
}

.hero-quote-author {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.15em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-style: normal;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hero-scroll-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.5rem 0;
}

.hero-scroll-btn:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateY(2px);
}

/* Hero Image Container: Uncropped, Full-body, Face clear */
.hero-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-image-frame {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 480px;
  background-color: var(--paper);
  padding: 12px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.hero-image-frame::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -10px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(176, 137, 62, 0.3);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) + 8px);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
}

.hero-image-inner {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius-lg) - 6px);
  background-color: var(--sand);
}

.hero-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  max-height: 640px;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.2;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 15%;
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.8s ease;
}

.hero-image-frame:hover .hero-img {
  transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Light cream veil so the photo stays bright and warm */
.hero-image-inner::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(247, 241, 230, 0.05) 0%, rgba(247, 241, 230, 0.12) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-caption {
  margin-top: 1rem;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0 0.5rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE STORY (4 CHAPTERS: Katha, Ghungroo, Ritual, Roots)
   ========================================================================== */
.story-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone);
  position: relative;
}

.story-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 4.5rem;
}

.story-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .story-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

.story-card {
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.story-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.story-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.story-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.story-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE GURU (GURU RESHMA NAGAR)
   ========================================================================== */
.guru-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--cream);
  position: relative;
}

.guru-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .guru-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 0.9fr 1.1fr;
    gap: 4.5rem;
  }
}

.guru-image-box {
  position: relative;
}

.guru-frame {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 120px 120px var(--radius-md) var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  background-color: var(--paper);
  padding: 10px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.guru-frame img {
  border-radius: 112px 112px calc(var(--radius-md) - 4px) calc(var(--radius-md) - 4px);
  width: 100%;
  height: 540px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
}

.guru-frame-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 24px;
  right: -10px;
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .guru-frame-badge {
    right: 12px;
    bottom: 12px;
  }
}

.guru-frame-badge .badge-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--gold);
  line-height: 1;
}

.guru-frame-badge .badge-text {
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.guru-content {
  position: relative;
}

.guru-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.1;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .guru-name {
    font-size: 3.5rem;
  }
}

.guru-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 500;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.guru-bio-p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

/* Guru Credentials List */
.guru-credentials {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .guru-credentials {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.credential-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  padding: 1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.credential-icon {
  color: var(--gold);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.credential-title {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.credential-sub {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE ACADEMY (3 BRANCHES & CURRICULUM)
   ========================================================================== */
.academy-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone);
}

.academy-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 4rem;
}

.branches-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 4.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .branches-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    max-width: 880px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
  }
}

.branch-card {
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.branch-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.branch-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.branch-name {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.branch-address {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.branch-meta {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 182, 0.6);
  padding-top: 1rem;
}

/* Offerings Strip */
.offerings-box {
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
}

.offerings-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.offerings-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .offerings-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .offerings-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.offering-item {
  padding: 1.25rem;
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 182, 0.7);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

.offering-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.45rem;
}

.offering-text {
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ONLINE KATHAK TRAINING (FULL-LENGTH COL-12)
   ========================================================================== */
.online-full-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--stone);
  position: relative;
}

.online-full-header {
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.online-full-content {
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.35rem;
}

.online-text {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.85;
  color: var(--muted);
  width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .online-full-section {
    padding: 4rem 0;
  }
  .online-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    line-height: 1.75;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ONLINE KATHAK TRAINING COMPONENT (OPTIONAL / BOX VARIANT)
   ========================================================================== */
.online-training-box {
  margin-top: 3.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--cream) 0%, rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.95) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 3rem 2.25rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.online-training-box::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  height: 3px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--gold), transparent);
}

.online-header {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.online-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .online-title {
    font-size: 2.35rem;
  }
}

.online-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-style: italic;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.online-body-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: start;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .online-body-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 0.95fr;
    gap: 3rem;
  }
}

.online-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.online-p {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
}

.online-features-card {
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 182, 0.85);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.85rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.online-features-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 182, 0.6);
}

.online-features-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.online-features-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.feature-icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(194, 155, 56, 0.12);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
}

.online-features-list strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.online-features-list span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.45;
}

.online-cta-wrap {
  margin-top: 1rem;
}

.online-cta-btn {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.25rem;
}

.online-motto-banner {
  background-color: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.75rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.motto-text {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.motto-sep {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .online-training-box {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    margin-top: 2.5rem;
  }

  .online-title {
    font-size: 1.65rem;
  }

  .online-tagline {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .online-features-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1rem;
  }

  .motto-text {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   4-PHOTO STRIP (PERFORMANCE GALLERY LINK)
   ========================================================================== */
.photo-strip-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--cream);
}

.strip-header {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .strip-header {
    flex-direction: row;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
}

.strip-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .strip-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.strip-item {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: block;
  group: "";
}

.strip-thumb-wrap {
  position: relative;
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.strip-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

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

.strip-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(58, 50, 44, 0) 40%, rgba(58, 50, 44, 0.75) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.strip-tag {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.strip-caption {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ADMISSIONS / ENQUIRY SECTION
   WhatsApp & Yahoo Mail only. No data-saving forms.
   ========================================================================== */
.admissions-section {
  padding: 6.5rem 0;
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone);
  position: relative;
}

.admissions-box {
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 2rem;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .admissions-box {
    padding: 4.5rem 3.5rem;
  }
}

.admissions-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
}

@media (min-width: 992px) {
  .admissions-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 0.85fr;
    gap: 4rem;
  }
}

.admissions-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.75rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.admissions-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.8;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.admissions-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

.admissions-channels {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone);
  padding-top: 2rem;
}

.channel-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
}

.channel-icon {
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.channel-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--muted);
  display: block;
}

.channel-val {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
}

.channel-val:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.admissions-sidebar {
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.85rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.sidebar-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.sidebar-item {
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 182, 0.6);
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.sidebar-item:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

.sidebar-label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.sidebar-text {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER
   ========================================================================== */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--cream);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--stone);
  padding: 5rem 0 3rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  margin-bottom: 4rem;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 3.5rem;
  }
}

.footer-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.footer-logo {
  height: 48px;
  width: auto;
  display: block;
}

.footer-about {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.7;
  max-width: 360px;
}

.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--gold-dark);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
}

.social-icon {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  color: var(--text);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.social-icon:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-top: 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(216, 203, 182, 0.5);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--muted);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: row;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GALLERY PAGE SPECIFIC STYLES
   - Cream stays cream.
   - Filter tabs.
   - Responsive masonry/grid.
   - Lightbox modal with dims ONLY behind open photos.
   ========================================================================== */
.gallery-hero {
  padding: 4.5rem 0 3rem;
  text-align: center;
  background-color: var(--cream);
}

.gallery-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .gallery-hero-title {
    font-size: 4rem;
  }
}

.gallery-hero-subtitle {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  max-width: 640px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* Filter Bar */
.gallery-filter-bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 3.5rem;
  padding: 0 1rem;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 0.6rem 1.35rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  background-color: var(--paper);
  color: var(--text);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn:hover {
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--gold-dark);
}

.filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(176, 137, 62, 0.25);
}

/* Gallery Grid */
.gallery-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(280px, 1fr));
  gap: 1.5rem;
  margin-bottom: 5.5rem;
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1280px) {
  .gallery-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }
}

.gallery-card {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--sand);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: var(--transition);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 5;
  display: block;
}

.gallery-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.gallery-card-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.gallery-card-img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

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

.gallery-card-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(58, 50, 44, 0) 50%, rgba(58, 50, 44, 0.8) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.gallery-card:hover .gallery-card-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.gallery-card-cat {
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold-light);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}

.gallery-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

/* Lightbox Modal */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2000;
  display: none;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 1.5rem;
}

.lightbox-modal.active {
  display: flex;
}

/* Dim backdrop ONLY behind open photos as requested */
.lightbox-backdrop {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-color: rgba(30, 24, 20, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}

.lightbox-dialog {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  max-width: 95vw;
  max-height: 92vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.lightbox-figure {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  background: var(--paper);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 12px;
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  box-shadow: 0 25px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
}

.lightbox-img-wrap {
  max-width: 88vw;
  max-height: 75vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
}

.lightbox-img {
  max-width: 100%;
  max-height: 75vh;
  width: auto;
  height: auto;
  object-fit: contain;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  display: block;
}

.lightbox-caption-bar {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  width: 100%;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.5rem 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.lightbox-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.lightbox-count {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
}

.lightbox-btn {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: rgba(251, 246, 238, 0.95);
  border: 1px solid var(--stone);
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  z-index: 20;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.lightbox-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
  border-color: var(--gold);
}

.lightbox-prev {
  left: -24px;
}

.lightbox-next {
  right: -24px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lightbox-prev {
    left: 8px;
  }

  .lightbox-next {
    right: 8px;
  }
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: -18px;
  right: -18px;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-full);
  background-color: var(--paper);
  border: 1px solid var(--gold);
  color: var(--text);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  z-index: 25;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background-color: var(--gold);
  color: var(--white);
}

/* Utility Animations */
@keyframes fadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px);
  }

  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

.fade-in {
  animation: fadeIn 0.4s ease forwards;
}