/* VISTAS — Loyalist-pattern hero + refined campus system
   Refs: loyalistcollege.com · lincolncollege.ac.uk
   Brand: maroon / navy / gold · Type: DM Sans */

:root {
  --maroon: #9b0c23;
  --maroon-deep: #7a0919;
  --navy: #002147;
  --navy-mid: #0a335c;
  --gold: #f9c03f;
  --gold-soft: #ffd15c;
  --btn-primary: #f9c03f;
  --btn-primary-hover: #ffd15c;
  --btn-secondary: #ffffff;
  --btn-secondary-hover: #f3f4f6;
  --btn-ink: #111827;
  --ink: #101820;
  --charcoal: #161d26;
  --slate: #4a5562;
  --mist: #eef2f6;
  --paper: #f6f4f0;
  --white: #ffffff;
  --rose: #b83a4b;
  --sea: #0d4a5c;
  --deep: #4a1530;
  --font: "DM Sans", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --shell: min(1120px, calc(100% - 3rem));
  --ease: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --r: 1rem;
  --r-lg: 1.25rem;
  --section-pad-top: clamp(1.875rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  --section-pad-bottom: clamp(3.25rem, 6vw, 4.75rem);
}

*,
*::before,
*::after { box-sizing: border-box; }

html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--ink);
  background: var(--paper);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  text-rendering: optimizeLegibility;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
button { font: inherit; cursor: pointer; border: 0; background: none; color: inherit; }
h1, h2, h3, p { margin: 0; }
ul { margin: 0; padding: 0; list-style: none; }

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

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: -999px;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  padding: 0.75rem 1rem;
}
.skip-link:focus { left: 1rem; top: 1rem; }

.shell {
  width: var(--shell);
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.eyebrow {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--maroon);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.lede {
  font-size: clamp(1.02rem, 1.35vw, 1.15rem);
  color: var(--slate);
  max-width: 36rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

.text-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--maroon);
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.text-link::after {
  content: "";
  width: 0.4em;
  height: 0.4em;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(-1px, -1px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.text-link:hover::after {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(1px, 1px);
}

.media-mask {
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}
.media-mask img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.85s var(--ease-out);
}

/* ——— Buttons (button-40 style) ——— */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: auto;
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.2rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  background-color: var(--btn-primary);
  color: var(--btn-ink);
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  -webkit-user-select: none;
  touch-action: manipulation;
  transition-duration: 0.2s;
  transition-property: background-color, border-color, color, fill, stroke, transform;
  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--btn-primary-hover);
  transform: none;
}
.btn:focus {
  box-shadow: none;
  outline: 2px solid transparent;
  outline-offset: 2px;
}
.btn:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--btn-primary);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .btn {
    padding: 0.75rem 1.5rem;
  }
}

.btn--solid,
.btn--gold {
  background-color: var(--btn-primary);
  color: var(--btn-ink);
  border-color: transparent;
}
.btn--solid:hover,
.btn--gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--btn-primary-hover);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.btn--ghost,
.btn--ghost-dark,
.btn--invert {
  background-color: var(--btn-secondary);
  color: var(--btn-ink);
  border-color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.12);
}
.btn--ghost:hover,
.btn--ghost-dark:hover,
.btn--invert:hover {
  background-color: var(--btn-secondary-hover);
  box-shadow: none;
}

/* Secondary on dark surfaces — keep white fill, readable ink */
.btn--ghost {
  background-color: var(--btn-secondary);
  color: var(--btn-ink);
}

.btn--text {
  min-height: auto;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.5rem;
  background: transparent;
  border-color: transparent;
  color: inherit;
  font-size: inherit;
  font-weight: 600;
  opacity: 0.85;
}
.btn--text:hover {
  background: transparent;
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.btn--arrow::after,
.btn--gold::after,
.btn--solid::after {
  content: "";
  width: 0.42em;
  height: 0.42em;
  margin-left: 0.15em;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(-1px, -1px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.btn--arrow:hover::after,
.btn--gold:hover::after,
.btn--solid:hover::after {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(1px, 1px);
}

.btn--shimmer {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
}
.btn--shimmer::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 55%;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 0%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 35%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55) 50%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0) 65%,
    transparent 100%
  );
  transform: translateX(-140%) skewX(-18deg);
  animation: btnShimmer 2.75s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1) 1.35s infinite;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn--shimmer::after {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}
.btn--shimmer:hover::before {
  animation-duration: 1.6s;
}

@keyframes btnShimmer {
  0% { transform: translateX(-140%) skewX(-18deg); }
  55%,
  100% { transform: translateX(260%) skewX(-18deg); }
}

/* ——— Header — Loyalist two-tier layout ——— */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  color: var(--white);
  background: var(--navy);
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s var(--ease), transform 0.35s var(--ease);
  will-change: transform;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(0, 16, 32, 0.18);
}

.site-header.is-scrolled:not(.is-hidden)::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  height: 1px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.site-header.is-hidden {
  transform: translateY(-100%);
  box-shadow: none;
}

.header-inner {
  width: min(1280px, calc(100% - 2.5rem));
  margin-inline: auto;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.5rem 2.5rem;
  min-height: 0;
  padding: 0.15rem 0;
}

.logo {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  align-self: center;
}

.logo img {
  height: 7.5rem;
  width: auto;
}

.header-right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.header-util > a,
.header-util .nav-toggle,
.nav-primary > a {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
}

body.is-ready .header-util > a:nth-child(1) {
  animation: riseIn 0.7s 0.1s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
body.is-ready .header-util > a:nth-child(2) {
  animation: riseIn 0.7s 0.18s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
body.is-ready .header-util .nav-toggle {
  animation: riseIn 0.65s 0.14s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
body.is-ready .nav-primary > a {
  animation: riseIn 0.65s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
body.is-ready .nav-primary > a:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0.26s; }
body.is-ready .nav-primary > a:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 0.32s; }
body.is-ready .nav-primary > a:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 0.38s; }
body.is-ready .nav-primary > a:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 0.44s; }
body.is-ready .nav-primary > a:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
body.is-ready .nav-primary > a:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 0.56s; }
body.is-ready .nav-primary > a:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 0.62s; }
body.is-ready .nav-primary > a:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 0.68s; }

.header-util {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.65rem 0.85rem;
}

.header-pill,
.header-outline {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  box-sizing: border-box;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  width: auto;
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  border-radius: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  line-height: 1.5rem;
  letter-spacing: 0;
  text-transform: none;
  text-align: center;
  text-decoration: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  user-select: none;
  transition-duration: 0.2s;
  transition-property: background-color, border-color, color;
  transition-timing-function: cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

.header-pill {
  background-color: var(--btn-secondary);
  color: var(--btn-ink);
  border-color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 0.08);
}
.header-pill:hover {
  background-color: var(--btn-secondary-hover);
}
.header-pill__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.header-outline {
  background-color: var(--btn-primary);
  color: var(--btn-ink);
}
.header-outline:hover {
  background-color: var(--btn-primary-hover);
}
.header-outline__icon {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.header-outline:hover .header-outline__icon {
  transform: translateX(2px);
}

.nav-primary {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  gap: 0.15rem 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.nav-primary a {
  opacity: 0.92;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.1rem 0;
}
.nav-primary a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold); }

.nav-mobile-only { display: none; }

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  width: 2.4rem;
  height: 2.4rem;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 5px;
  padding: 0.4rem;
}
.nav-toggle span {
  display: block;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: currentColor;
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease), opacity 0.3s;
}
.site-header.is-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6.5px) rotate(45deg); }
.site-header.is-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.site-header.is-open .nav-toggle span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6.5px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* =========================================================
   HERO — Loyalist pattern
   Solid navy · "Knowledge is power in" · fluid adjective · inset media
   https://loyalistcollege.com/
   ========================================================= */
.hero {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: 1.75rem 0 3.25rem;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.hero__inner {
  width: min(1280px, calc(100% - 2rem));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.hero__text {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 40;
  max-width: 100%;
}

.hero__lockup {
  width: 100%;
  container-type: inline-size;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--white);
}

.hero__brand {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.38em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--gold);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
}

.hero__top {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3.2vw, 2.55rem);
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 600;
  max-width: 100%;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
}

/* Reserved slot — JS sets --word-size so the longest word fills width without clipping */
.hero__word-slot {
  --word-size: 12cqi;
  --o-size: calc(var(--word-size) * 0.48);
  position: relative;
  height: calc(var(--word-size) * 1.15);
  margin-bottom: calc(var(--word-size) * -0.52);
  width: 100%;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero__word {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  font-size: var(--word-size);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.1;
  white-space: nowrap;
  letter-spacing: -0.04em;
  text-align: center;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  will-change: opacity, transform;
  overflow: visible;
}

.hero__word.is-visible,
.hero__word.is-enter {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.hero__word.is-swap {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  transition: opacity 0.28s var(--ease), transform 0.28s var(--ease);
}

.hero__word.is-enter {
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease-out), transform 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}

.hero__o {
  display: inline-block;
  width: var(--o-size);
  height: var(--o-size);
  background: var(--gold);
  border-radius: 50%;
  vertical-align: middle;
  margin: 0 0.02em;
  transform: translateY(-0.06em);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.hero__i {
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
  line-height: inherit;
}

.hero__i-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: 50%;
  top: 0.06em;
  width: 0.2em;
  height: 0.2em;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--gold);
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

body.is-ready .hero__brand,
body.is-ready .hero__top {
  animation: riseIn 0.9s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
body.is-ready .hero__brand { animation-delay: 0.08s; }
body.is-ready .hero__top { animation-delay: 0.2s; }
body.is-ready .hero__word {
  animation: riseIn 0.9s 0.36s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

@keyframes riseIn {
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.hero__frame {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 30;
  margin: 0 0.35rem;
}

.hero__mask {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 0.35rem;
  background: #00152e;
  contain: layout paint;
}

.hero__mask::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 2;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(0, 33, 71, 0) 55%, rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.4) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Soft top edge vignette */
.hero__mask::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  top: 0;
  height: 2.5rem;
  z-index: 3;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0, 21, 46, 0.45) 0%, transparent 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__poster,
.hero__video {
  position: absolute;
  border: 0;
}

.hero__poster {
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 40%;
  z-index: 0;
  background: #00152e;
  transition: opacity 0.45s var(--ease);
}
.hero__mask.is-playing .hero__poster {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Native 1080p — enlarge to crop letterboxing without soft CSS upscale */
.hero__video {
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 128%;
  height: 128%;
  max-width: none;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center center;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: #00152e;
}

.hero__media-btn {
  position: absolute;
  right: 1rem;
  bottom: 1rem;
  z-index: 5;
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  min-height: 2.4rem;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.9rem 0.45rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.82);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: background 0.25s, transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}

.hero__media-btn:hover {
  background: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.95);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.hero__media-btn-icon {
  width: 0.65rem;
  height: 0.65rem;
  background:
    linear-gradient(var(--gold), var(--gold)) left / 35% 100% no-repeat,
    linear-gradient(var(--gold), var(--gold)) right / 35% 100% no-repeat;
}

.hero__media-btn[aria-pressed="true"] .hero__media-btn-icon {
  background: var(--gold);
  clip-path: polygon(0 0, 100% 50%, 0 100%);
}

.hero__bar {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1.25rem 2rem;
  margin-top: 1.75rem;
  padding: 0 0.35rem;
  min-height: 4.5rem;
}

.hero__lede,
.hero__actions .btn {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
}

body.is-ready .hero__lede {
  animation: riseIn 0.8s 0.52s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
body.is-ready .hero__actions .btn:nth-child(1) {
  animation: riseIn 0.75s 0.68s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}
body.is-ready .hero__actions .btn:nth-child(2) {
  animation: riseIn 0.75s 0.8s var(--ease-out) forwards;
}

.hero__lede {
  max-width: 34rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
}

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.7rem;
}

@media (min-width: 576px) {
  .hero__word { text-align: center; }
  .hero__top { text-align: center; }
  .hero__brand { text-align: center; }
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .hero {
    padding: 2rem 0 4rem;
  }
  .hero__inner {
    width: min(1280px, calc(100% - 5rem));
  }
  .hero__frame {
    margin: 0;
  }
  .hero__bar {
    padding: 0;
  }
  .hero__mask {
    border-radius: 0.5rem;
  }
  .hero__word-slot {
    --word-size: 13cqi;
  }
}

/* ——— Manifesto + Your next steps (Lincoln-style journey board) ——— */
.manifesto {
  background: var(--paper);
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: var(--section-pad-top) 0 var(--section-pad-bottom);
}

.manifesto__shell {
  width: min(1280px, calc(100% - 2.5rem));
}

.manifesto__copy {
  max-width: none;
  width: 100%;
  margin-bottom: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 3.75rem);
}

.manifesto__copy h2,
.manifesto__headline {
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4.6vw, 3.65rem);
  line-height: 1.12;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #1a1a1a;
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  max-width: none;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.manifesto__word {
  color: rgba(26, 26, 26, 0.22);
  transition: color 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.manifesto__word.is-lit {
  color: #1a1a1a;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .manifesto__word {
    color: #1a1a1a;
    transition: none;
  }
}

.manifesto__copy .btn {
  background-color: var(--btn-primary);
  color: var(--btn-ink);
}
.manifesto__copy .btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--btn-primary-hover);
  transform: none;
}

.path-steps {
  position: relative;
  margin-top: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  padding-top: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
}

.path-steps__title {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0.15rem;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 11ch;
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(3rem, 8vw, 6rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.88;
  letter-spacing: -0.05em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--navy);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.path-steps__grid {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: 0.9rem;
  padding-top: clamp(6.5rem, 12vw, 10.5rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.path-step {
  position: relative;
  display: block;
  overflow: hidden;
  border-radius: 1.65rem;
  color: var(--white);
  isolation: isolate;
  width: 100%;
  min-width: 0;
  height: auto;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.35s;
}

.path-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 20px 44px rgba(16, 24, 32, 0.2);
}

.path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"] > .path-step {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(32px) scale(0.96);
  transition:
    opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.75s var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 0.35s;
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.1s);
}
.path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .path-step {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .path-step:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"] > .path-step::before {
  transform: scale(1.08);
  transform-origin: center;
  transition: transform 1.1s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.1s + 0.12s);
}
.path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .path-step::before {
  transform: scale(1);
}
.path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .path-step:hover::before {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"] > .path-step .path-step__go,
.path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"] > .path-step .path-step__label {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.55s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.55s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.1s + 0.22s);
}
.path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .path-step .path-step__go,
.path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .path-step .path-step__label {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.path-steps__title[data-reveal] {
  transition: opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out), transform 0.9s var(--ease-out);
}

.path-step--maroon { background: #c2410c; }
.path-step--navy { background: var(--navy); }
.path-step--sea { background: var(--sea); }
.path-step--rose { background: var(--rose); }
.path-step--deep { background: var(--deep); }
.path-step--gold { background: #c9971a; }

.path-step__go {
  position: absolute;
  top: 1rem;
  left: 1rem;
  z-index: 4;
  width: 2.4rem;
  height: 2.4rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.path-step__go::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  width: 0.45rem;
  height: 0.45rem;
  border-right: 2px solid var(--white);
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--white);
  transform: translate(-55%, -50%) rotate(-45deg);
}

.path-step::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  right: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 46%;
  z-index: 2;
  background-image: var(--photo);
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 20%;
  background-repeat: no-repeat;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.path-step__label {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1.15rem;
  right: 48%;
  bottom: 1.15rem;
  z-index: 4;
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2.2vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 0.95;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .path-steps__grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .path-steps__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .path-step__label {
    right: 40%;
  }
}

/* ——— Proof ——— */
.proof {
  --proof-blue: #1a6fd4;
  --proof-lime: #c8e83a;
  background: var(--proof-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: var(--section-pad-top) 0 var(--section-pad-top);
}

.proof__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, minmax(0, 1fr));
  gap: clamp(1.25rem, 3vw, 2rem);
  align-items: start;
}

.proof__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: start;
  text-align: left;
}

.proof__icon {
  width: clamp(2.6rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  height: clamp(2.6rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  color: var(--proof-lime);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 0.15rem;
}
.proof__icon svg {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  display: block;
}

.proof__copy {
  min-width: 0;
}

.proof__num {
  display: block;
  min-width: 4.5ch;
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3.4vw, 2.65rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  color: var(--proof-lime);
  line-height: 1;
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}

.proof__label {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.4;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* ——— Schools ——— */
.schools {
  padding: var(--section-pad-top) 0 var(--section-pad-bottom);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 45% at 100% 0%, rgba(155, 12, 35, 0.05), transparent 50%),
    var(--paper);
}

.schools__head {
  max-width: none;
  margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
}

.schools__head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4.2vw, 3.25rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.7rem;
}

.schools__head .lede {
  max-width: 52rem;
}

.school-board {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 0.9rem;
}

.school-chip {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  min-height: 14.5rem;
  border-radius: 1.15rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--white);
  transition: transform 0.4s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.4s;
}
.school-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 18px 40px rgba(0, 20, 40, 0.16);
}
.school-chip:hover .school-chip__photo img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.school-board[data-reveal="stagger"] > .school-chip {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(28px) scale(0.97);
  transition:
    opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.75s var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 0.4s;
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.09s);
}
.school-board[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .school-chip {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.school-board[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .school-chip:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

.school-board[data-reveal="stagger"] > .school-chip .school-chip__copy {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(14px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.55s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.55s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.09s + 0.18s);
}
.school-board[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .school-chip .school-chip__copy {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.school-board[data-reveal="stagger"] > .school-chip .school-chip__photo img {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  transition:
    transform 1.05s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.09s + 0.08s);
}
.school-board[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .school-chip .school-chip__photo img {
  transform: scale(1);
}
.school-board[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .school-chip:hover .school-chip__photo img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.school-chip__copy {
  padding: 1.4rem 1.25rem 1.5rem 1.45rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
}
.school-chip__copy h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.1vw, 1.8rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}
.school-chip__copy p {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  opacity: 0.88;
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 17ch;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.chip-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  opacity: 0.95;
}
.chip-link::after {
  content: "";
  width: 0.38em;
  height: 0.38em;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(-1px, -1px);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}
.school-chip:hover .chip-link::after {
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(1px, 1px);
}

.school-chip__photo { position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.school-chip__photo img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  transition: transform 0.75s var(--ease-out);
}

.school-chip--navy { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--navy-mid), var(--navy)); }
.school-chip--maroon { background: linear-gradient(145deg, var(--rose), var(--maroon)); }
.school-chip--gold { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #c9a01a, #8a6a08); color: #ffffff; }
.school-chip--gold .chip-link { color: #ffffff; }
.school-chip--ink { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #243040, var(--charcoal)); }
.school-chip--deep { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #6a2040, var(--deep)); }
.school-chip--slate { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #4a5a6c, #2a3542); }
.school-chip--rose { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #c45a68, #8a2030); }
.school-chip--sea { background: linear-gradient(145deg, #1a6a7c, var(--sea)); }

.schools__more { margin-top: 1.75rem; text-align: center; }
.schools__more .text-link {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
}

/* ——— Belong ——— */
.belong {
  --belong-bg: #7ecad4;
  --belong-ink: #101820;
  --belong-nav: #0a4a6e;
  background: var(--belong-bg);
  color: var(--belong-ink);
  padding: var(--section-pad-top) 0 var(--section-pad-bottom);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.belong__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(16rem, 22rem) minmax(0, 1fr);
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.75rem);
  align-items: stretch;
  width: min(1280px, calc(100% - 2.5rem));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.belong__copy {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  padding-top: 0.35rem;
  min-width: 0;
}

.belong__copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.15rem, 4.2vw, 3.35rem);
  line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  font-weight: 800;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  color: var(--belong-ink);
  max-width: 10ch;
}

.belong__copy > p {
  font-size: clamp(0.98rem, 1.35vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0 0 1.35rem;
  max-width: 28ch;
  color: rgba(16, 24, 32, 0.88);
}

.belong__cta {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  width: fit-content;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 0.28em;
  color: var(--belong-ink);
  margin-bottom: auto;
  padding-bottom: 2rem;
}
.belong__cta::after {
  content: "";
  width: 0.42rem;
  height: 0.42rem;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(-45deg);
  text-decoration: none;
}
.belong__cta:hover {
  color: var(--navy);
}

.belong__controls {
  display: grid;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-top: 2rem;
}

.belong__navs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.belong__nav {
  width: 2.85rem;
  height: 2.85rem;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--belong-nav);
  color: var(--white);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: background 0.25s var(--ease), transform 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.belong__nav:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.belong__nav:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: default;
  transform: none;
}
.belong__nav span {
  display: block;
  width: 0.45rem;
  height: 0.45rem;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
}
.belong__nav[data-belong-prev] span {
  transform: translateX(1px) rotate(135deg);
}
.belong__nav[data-belong-next] span {
  transform: translateX(-1px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.belong__progress {
  position: relative;
  height: 3px;
  width: min(100%, 12rem);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
  border-radius: 99px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.belong__progress-bar {
  display: block;
  height: 100%;
  width: 25%;
  background: var(--belong-nav);
  border-radius: inherit;
  transform-origin: left center;
  transition: width 0.35s var(--ease);
}

.belong__rail {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-padding-inline: 0.25rem;
  padding: 0.15rem 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  margin-right: calc(-1 * max(1.25rem, (100vw - 1280px) / 2 + 1.25rem));
  padding-right: max(1.25rem, (100vw - 1280px) / 2 + 1.25rem);
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  outline: none;
}
.belong__rail::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.belong-card {
  position: relative;
  flex: 0 0 min(17.5rem, 58vw);
  aspect-ratio: 3 / 4.35;
  border-radius: 1.15rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  background: #1a2a30;
  isolation: isolate;
}

.belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"] > .belong-card {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(36px) scale(0.94);
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.12s);
}
.belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .belong-card {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.belong-card__media {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  background: #1a2a30;
}

.belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"] > .belong-card .belong-card__media {
  transform: scale(1.1);
  transform-origin: center top;
  transition: transform 1.15s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.12s + 0.1s);
}
.belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .belong-card .belong-card__media {
  transform: scale(1);
}

.belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"] > .belong-card .belong-card__footer {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.12s + 0.28s);
}
.belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .belong-card .belong-card__footer {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"] > .belong-card::after {
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.12s + 0.18s);
}
.belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .belong-card::after {
  opacity: 1;
}

.belong-card::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: 1;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, transparent 48%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.72) 100%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.belong-card__footer {
  position: absolute;
  left: 1rem;
  right: 1rem;
  bottom: 1.05rem;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.belong-card__play {
  position: relative;
  left: auto;
  bottom: auto;
  z-index: 1;
  width: 2.65rem;
  height: 2.65rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--play, var(--gold));
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.belong-card__play:hover {
  transform: scale(1.07);
}
.belong-card__play span {
  display: block;
  width: 0;
  height: 0;
  margin-left: 0.15rem;
  border-style: solid;
  border-width: 0.38rem 0 0.38rem 0.62rem;
  border-color: transparent transparent transparent #111;
}

.belong-card__meta {
  position: relative;
  left: auto;
  right: auto;
  bottom: auto;
  z-index: 1;
  color: var(--white);
}
.belong-card__q {
  margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.28rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.15;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}
.belong-card__name {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.92;
}
.belong__rail .belong-card.is-playing .belong-card__footer,
.belong__rail .belong-card.is-playing::after {
  opacity: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  transform: none;
  transition: opacity 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.belong__rail .belong-card.is-playing .belong-card__media {
  z-index: 4;
}

@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .belong__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    width: min(1120px, calc(100% - 2rem));
  }
  .belong__copy h2 { max-width: none; }
  .belong__copy > p { max-width: 38rem; }
  .belong__cta { padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
  .belong__controls { margin-top: 0; }
  .belong__rail {
    margin-right: -1rem;
    padding-right: 1rem;
  }
  .belong-card {
    flex-basis: min(15.5rem, 72vw);
  }
}

/* ——— Community ——— */
.community {
  padding: var(--section-pad-top) 0 var(--section-pad-bottom);
  background: var(--white);
}

.community__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.community__copy h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  color: var(--navy);
  margin-bottom: 0.95rem;
}
.community__copy p {
  color: var(--slate);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  max-width: 30rem;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
}

.community__media {
  margin: 0;
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 26rem;
  justify-self: end;
}
.community__media .media-mask {
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  aspect-ratio: 4 / 3;
}
.community__media figcaption {
  position: absolute;
  left: 0.95rem;
  bottom: 0.95rem;
  background: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.88);
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
}

/* ——— Together ——— */
.together {
  padding: 0 0 var(--section-pad-bottom);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--mist) 0%, var(--paper) 100%);
}

.together__banner {
  --together-blue: #1a6fd4;
  --together-lime: #c8e83a;
  background: var(--together-blue);
  color: var(--white);
  padding: var(--section-pad-top) 0;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.together__ribbon {
  overflow: hidden;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-block: 1px solid rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.08);
  padding: clamp(0.85rem, 2vw, 1.25rem) 0;
  margin-bottom: var(--section-pad-top);
  user-select: none;
}
.together__ribbon-track {
  display: flex;
  width: max-content;
  gap: 0;
  animation: ribbonScroll 42s linear infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}
.together__ribbon-group {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  gap: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  margin: 0;
  padding-right: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 2rem);
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 6.5vw, 4.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.045em;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.together__ribbon-dot {
  width: 0.28em;
  height: 0.28em;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--maroon);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

@keyframes ribbonScroll {
  from { transform: translateX(0); }
  to { transform: translateX(-50%); }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .together__ribbon-track {
    animation: none;
  }
}

.together__head {
  max-width: none;
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1.15fr) auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: clamp(1.5rem, 4vw, 3.5rem);
}

.together__intro {
  max-width: 28rem;
}

.together__intro h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.35rem, 5.5vw, 4.15rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 0.98;
  color: var(--white);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.together__intro p {
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.05rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  max-width: 22rem;
}

.together__cta {
  margin-top: 1.35rem;
}

.together__portrait {
  margin: 0;
  justify-self: end;
  display: grid;
  justify-items: center;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  max-width: clamp(14rem, 28vw, 20rem);
}

.together__badge {
  width: clamp(13.5rem, 28vw, 19.5rem);
  height: clamp(13.5rem, 28vw, 19.5rem);
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: #d8c4a8;
  box-shadow: 0 14px 36px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.2);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(0.86);
}
.together__badge img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}

.together__caption {
  text-align: center;
  color: var(--white);
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(8px);
}
.together__caption strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.8vw, 1.2rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  line-height: 1.25;
}
.together__caption span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.together__banner.is-in .together__badge {
  animation: together-badge-in 0.85s 0.12s var(--ease-out) both;
}
.together__banner.is-in .together__caption {
  animation: together-caption-in 0.7s 0.28s var(--ease-out) both;
}

@keyframes together-badge-in {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: scale(1);
  }
}
@keyframes together-caption-in {
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .together__badge,
  .together__caption {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
  .together__banner.is-in .together__badge,
  .together__banner.is-in .together__caption {
    animation: none;
  }
}

.together__split {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 0.9rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.feature-block {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  color: var(--ink);
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.feature-block:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.feature-block .media-mask {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #d8dee6;
}
.feature-block .media-mask img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}
.feature-block:hover .media-mask img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.feature-block__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  padding: 1.4rem 1.4rem 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.feature-block__body h3 {
  font-size: clamp(1.25rem, 2vw, 1.55rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--ink);
  margin: 0;
}
.feature-block__body p {
  color: var(--slate);
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-wrap: pretty;
  flex: 1;
}
.feature-block__cta,
.life-pill__cta {
  margin-top: 0.45rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.life-pill__cta {
  white-space: nowrap;
  padding-inline: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
}

.life-rail {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 0.85rem;
  align-items: stretch;
}

.life-pill {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  color: var(--ink);
  overflow: hidden;
  isolation: isolate;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.life-pill:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.life-pill__media {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 1 / 1;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #d8dee6;
}
.life-pill__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}
.life-pill:hover .life-pill__media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.life-pill__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.15rem 1.3rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.life-pill__title {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 1.8vw, 1.35rem);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--ink);
}
.life-pill__text {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--slate);
  flex: 1;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

/* ——— Social feed ——— */
.social-feed {
  --social-bg: #f08a2a;
  --social-ink: #1a1a1a;
  background: var(--social-bg);
  color: var(--social-ink);
  padding: var(--section-pad-top) 0 var(--section-pad-bottom);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.social-feed__head {
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}
.social-feed__head h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin: 0;
}

.social-feed__wrap {
  position: relative;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  width: min(1280px, calc(100% - 1.5rem));
  margin-inline: auto;
}

.social-feed__nav {
  width: 2.65rem;
  height: 2.65rem;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  color: var(--social-ink);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), background 0.2s;
  z-index: 2;
}
.social-feed__nav:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
  background: var(--white);
}
.social-feed__nav:disabled {
  opacity: 0.35;
  cursor: default;
  transform: none;
}
.social-feed__nav span {
  display: block;
  width: 0.42rem;
  height: 0.42rem;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
}
.social-feed__nav--prev span {
  transform: translateX(1px) rotate(135deg);
}
.social-feed__nav--next span {
  transform: translateX(-1px) rotate(-45deg);
}

.social-feed__rail {
  display: flex;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  overflow-x: auto;
  scroll-snap-type: x mandatory;
  scroll-padding-inline: 0.15rem;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.15rem 0.5rem;
  scrollbar-width: none;
  -ms-overflow-style: none;
  outline: none;
}
.social-feed__rail::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }

.social-card {
  flex: 0 0 min(15.5rem, 72vw);
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: 1rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  scroll-snap-align: start;
  color: var(--ink);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  min-height: 22.5rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s var(--ease);
}
.social-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

.social-card__top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 0.8rem 0.65rem;
}

.social-card__avatar {
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: contain;
  background: var(--mist);
  padding: 0.15rem;
}

.social-card__who {
  min-width: 0;
}
.social-card__who strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}
.social-card__who span {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  white-space: nowrap;
  overflow: hidden;
  text-overflow: ellipsis;
}

.social-card__net {
  width: 1.55rem;
  height: 1.55rem;
  border-radius: 0.35rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  font-size: 0.62rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}
.social-card__net--ig { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f58529, #dd2a7b 55%, #8134af); }
.social-card__net--fb { background: #1877f2; }
.social-card__net--in { background: #0a66c2; }

.social-card__media {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: #e8edf2;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.social-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}
.social-card:hover .social-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.social-card__media--graphic {
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  padding: 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}
.social-card__media--graphic span {
  font-size: clamp(1.45rem, 3vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--white);
}
.social-card__media--navy {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 85% 15%, var(--gold) 0 0.55rem, transparent 0.6rem),
    radial-gradient(circle at 12% 80%, #c8e83a 0 0.7rem, transparent 0.75rem),
    var(--navy);
}
.social-card__media--lime {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 80% 20%, var(--navy) 0 0.5rem, transparent 0.55rem),
    #c8e83a;
  color: var(--navy);
}
.social-card__media--lime span { color: var(--navy); }
.social-card__media--teal {
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 18%, #c8e83a 0 0.55rem, transparent 0.6rem),
    #1aa6b8;
}

.social-card__foot {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.7rem 0.85rem 0.85rem;
  margin-top: auto;
}
.social-card__foot time {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.social-card__stats {
  display: inline-flex;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-variant-numeric: tabular-nums;
}
.social-card__like,
.social-card__comment {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.3rem;
}
.social-card__like::before {
  content: "";
  width: 0.7rem;
  height: 0.65rem;
  background: currentColor;
  opacity: 0.75;
  clip-path: polygon(50% 90%, 8% 40%, 8% 28%, 20% 12%, 38% 12%, 50% 28%, 62% 12%, 80% 12%, 92% 28%, 92% 40%);
}
.social-card__comment::before {
  content: "";
  width: 0.72rem;
  height: 0.62rem;
  border: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-radius: 0.2rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .social-feed__wrap {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    width: calc(100% - 1rem);
  }
  .social-feed__nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 42%;
  }
  .social-feed__nav--prev { left: 0.15rem; }
  .social-feed__nav--next { right: 0.15rem; }
}

/* ——— Pulse ——— */
.pulse {
  padding: var(--section-pad-top) 0 var(--section-pad-bottom);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 50% at 0% 0%, rgba(26, 111, 212, 0.07), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, var(--paper) 0%, var(--mist) 100%);
}

.pulse__head {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: flex-end;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-bottom: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.15rem);
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.pulse__intro {
  max-width: 36rem;
}
.pulse__intro h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin-bottom: 0.55rem;
}
.pulse__intro p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  max-width: 30rem;
}
.pulse__all {
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
}

.pulse__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 0.8fr;
  gap: clamp(1rem, 2.5vw, 1.5rem);
  align-items: stretch;
}

.news-list {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}
.news-card {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(7.5rem, 9.5rem) 1fr;
  gap: 0;
  background: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.news-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.news-card__media {
  display: block;
  min-height: 100%;
  background: #d8dee6;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.news-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}
.news-card:hover .news-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
.news-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  padding: 1.1rem 1.2rem 1.2rem;
}
.news-card__body time {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--maroon);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.news-card__body strong {
  font-size: clamp(1.05rem, 1.6vw, 1.2rem);
  color: var(--navy);
  letter-spacing: -0.015em;
  line-height: 1.25;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.news-card__body span {
  color: var(--slate);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.pulse__event {
  display: flex;
  min-height: 100%;
}
.event-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  transition: transform 0.35s var(--ease);
}
.event-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.event-card__media {
  display: block;
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0a335c;
}
.event-card__media img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}
.event-card:hover .event-card__media img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}
.event-card__body {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.55rem;
  padding: 1.35rem 1.3rem 1.5rem;
  flex: 1;
}
.event-card__meta {
  color: var(--gold);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
}
.event-card__title {
  display: block;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.2vw, 1.6rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  font-weight: 700;
}
.event-card__text {
  display: block;
  opacity: 0.85;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  text-wrap: pretty;
  flex: 1;
}
.event-card__cta {
  margin-top: 0.35rem;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* ——— Alumni ——— */
.alumni {
  padding: var(--section-pad-top) 0 var(--section-pad-bottom);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 45% at 50% 0%, rgba(232, 185, 35, 0.1), transparent 55%),
    var(--maroon);
  color: var(--white);
  text-align: center;
}
.alumni .eyebrow { color: var(--gold); }
.alumni h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.8vw, 3rem);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.alumni .eyebrow[data-reveal] {
  transition:
    opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.75s var(--ease-out);
}
.alumni h2[data-reveal] {
  transition:
    opacity 0.8s 0.1s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.8s 0.1s var(--ease-out);
}

.alumni__stage {
  max-width: 42rem;
  margin: 0 auto 1.5rem;
  min-height: 11rem;
}
.alumni__stage[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.alumni__stage[data-reveal] .alumni__quote,
.alumni__stage[data-reveal] .alumni__meta {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.7s var(--ease-out);
}
.alumni__stage[data-reveal] .alumni__quote {
  transition-delay: 0.18s;
}
.alumni__stage[data-reveal] .alumni__meta {
  transition-delay: 0.3s;
}
.alumni__stage[data-reveal].is-in .alumni__quote,
.alumni__stage[data-reveal].is-in .alumni__meta {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.alumni__quote {
  font-size: clamp(1.15rem, 2.1vw, 1.55rem);
  line-height: 1.4;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1.05rem;
}
.alumni__meta {
  color: var(--gold-soft);
  font-weight: 600;
  min-height: 1.5em;
}
.alumni__stage .alumni__quote.is-leaving,
.alumni__stage .alumni__meta.is-leaving {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(6px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s;
}
.alumni__stage .alumni__quote.is-entering,
.alumni__stage .alumni__meta.is-entering {
  animation: fadeUp 0.45s var(--ease-out);
}

@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
  to { opacity: 1; transform: none; }
}

.alumni__faces {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  min-height: 4.6rem;
}

.testimonial-face {
  position: relative;
  width: 4.1rem;
  height: 4.1rem;
  padding: 0;
  border: 0;
  border-radius: 50%;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(0.94);
  transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.3s, box-shadow 0.3s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  aspect-ratio: 1;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
}
.testimonial-face img {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
}
.testimonial-face.is-active,
.testimonial-face:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 2.5px var(--gold);
}

.alumni__faces[data-reveal="stagger"] > .testimonial-face {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px) scale(0.86);
  transition:
    opacity 0.7s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.7s var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 0.3s;
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.09s + 0.36s);
}
.alumni__faces[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .testimonial-face {
  opacity: 0.5;
  transform: scale(0.94);
}
.alumni__faces[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .testimonial-face.is-active,
.alumni__faces[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .testimonial-face:hover {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
}

.alumni__faces[data-reveal="stagger"] > .testimonial-face img {
  transform: scale(1.14);
  transition: transform 1.05s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.09s + 0.42s);
}
.alumni__faces[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > .testimonial-face img {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* ——— Journey / Admissions ——— */
.journey {
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: var(--section-pad-top) 0 var(--section-pad-bottom);
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 70% at 100% 0%, rgba(249, 192, 63, 0.22), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 45% 55% at 0% 100%, rgba(155, 12, 35, 0.18), transparent 50%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #001a38 0%, var(--navy) 48%, #0a335c 100%);
  color: var(--white);
}

.journey__layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: minmax(0, 1fr) minmax(0, 1.05fr);
  gap: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 3.25rem);
  align-items: center;
}

.journey__intro {
  max-width: 30rem;
}

.journey__intro[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.journey__intro[data-reveal] .journey__badge,
.journey__intro[data-reveal] h2,
.journey__intro[data-reveal] > p:not(.journey__badge),
.journey__intro[data-reveal] .btn {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.75s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.75s var(--ease-out);
}
.journey__intro[data-reveal] .journey__badge {
  transform: translateY(16px) scale(0.9);
  transition-duration: 0.7s, 0.7s;
}
.journey__intro[data-reveal].is-in .journey__badge {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 0.04s;
}
.journey__intro[data-reveal].is-in h2 {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 0.14s;
}
.journey__intro[data-reveal].is-in > p:not(.journey__badge) {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 0.26s;
}
.journey__intro[data-reveal].is-in .btn {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 0.38s;
}
.journey__intro[data-reveal]:not(.is-in) .btn--shimmer::before {
  animation: none;
}

.journey__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 0 0 1rem;
  padding: 0.4rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 0.4rem;
  background: var(--gold);
  color: var(--btn-ink);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.journey__intro h2 {
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 4.5vw, 3.35rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.035em;
  line-height: 1.05;
  color: var(--white);
  margin: 0 0 0.9rem;
}

.journey__intro > p:not(.journey__badge) {
  margin: 0 0 1.4rem;
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.08rem);
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  max-width: 28rem;
  text-wrap: pretty;
}

.journey__card {
  background: var(--white);
  color: var(--navy);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.15rem);
  box-shadow: 0 22px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
}

.journey__card[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateX(42px) translateY(18px) scale(0.96);
  transition:
    opacity 0.9s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.9s var(--ease-out),
    box-shadow 0.4s;
  transition-delay: 0.12s;
}
.journey__card[data-reveal].is-in {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

.journey__card[data-reveal] h3,
.journey__card[data-reveal] .journey__search,
.journey__card[data-reveal] .journey__browse {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(16px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.65s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
}
.journey__card[data-reveal].is-in h3 {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 0.28s;
}
.journey__card[data-reveal].is-in .journey__search {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 0.38s;
}
.journey__card[data-reveal].is-in .journey__browse {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
  transition-delay: 0.48s;
}

.journey__card h3 {
  margin: 0 0 1.1rem;
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 2.4vw, 1.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.025em;
  line-height: 1.15;
  color: var(--navy);
}

.journey__search {
  display: grid;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.05rem;
}

.journey__field {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  min-height: 3.15rem;
  padding: 0.35rem 0.95rem;
  border: 1.5px solid rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.18);
  border-radius: 0.65rem;
  background: var(--white);
  transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.journey__field:focus-within {
  border-color: var(--navy);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.08);
}

.journey__search-icon {
  width: 1.05rem;
  height: 1.05rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 2px solid rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.45);
  border-radius: 50%;
  position: relative;
}
.journey__search-icon::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  width: 0.45rem;
  height: 2px;
  background: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.45);
  right: -0.28rem;
  bottom: -0.12rem;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  border-radius: 99px;
}

.journey__field input {
  flex: 1;
  min-width: 0;
  border: 0;
  outline: 0;
  background: transparent;
  font: inherit;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  color: var(--ink);
  padding: 0.55rem 0;
}
.journey__field input::placeholder {
  color: rgba(74, 85, 98, 0.75);
  font-style: italic;
}

.journey__submit {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
}

.journey__browse {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.7rem;
  color: var(--navy);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.journey__browse:hover {
  color: var(--maroon);
}
.journey__browse-icon {
  width: 2rem;
  height: 2rem;
  border: 1.5px solid currentColor;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.journey__browse-icon::after {
  content: "";
  width: 0.4rem;
  height: 0.4rem;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(-1px, -1px);
}

.journey__paths {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.45rem;
  padding-top: 1.15rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.1);
}
.journey__paths a {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.45rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--navy);
  background: var(--mist);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, transform 0.2s var(--ease);
}
.journey__paths a:hover {
  background: var(--navy);
  color: var(--white);
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

.journey__paths[data-reveal="stagger"] > a {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(12px) scale(0.94);
  transition:
    opacity 0.55s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.55s var(--ease-out),
    background 0.2s,
    color 0.2s;
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.07s + 0.55s);
}
.journey__paths[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > a {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}
.journey__paths[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-1px);
}

/* ——— Footer ——— */
.site-footer {
  background: transparent;
  padding: var(--section-pad-top) 1.15rem 1.15rem;
}

.footer-panel {
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 60% at 100% 0%, rgba(249, 192, 63, 0.28), transparent 55%),
    linear-gradient(145deg, #1f7ae8 0%, #1a6fd4 48%, #1560bc 100%);
  color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
  border-radius: 1.25rem;
  padding: clamp(2.15rem, 4.5vw, 3rem);
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.footer-brand img {
  height: 7.5rem;
  width: auto;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}
.footer-brand p {
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.28rem;
  max-width: 22rem;
}
.footer-brand a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

.footer-col h3 {
  color: var(--white);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}
.footer-col a {
  display: block;
  padding: 0.22rem 0;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  opacity: 0.88;
  transition: opacity 0.2s, color 0.2s;
}
.footer-col a:hover { opacity: 1; color: var(--gold); }

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.55rem;
}
.social-links a {
  width: 2.4rem;
  height: 2.4rem;
  display: grid;
  place-items: center;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: transparent;
  overflow: hidden;
  opacity: 1 !important;
  padding: 0 !important;
  transition: transform 0.25s var(--ease), box-shadow 0.25s var(--ease);
}
.social-links a img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  display: block;
}
.social-links a:hover {
  background: transparent;
  color: inherit;
  transform: scale(1.08);
  box-shadow: 0 6px 16px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
}

.footer-partners {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.85rem 1.5rem;
  margin-top: 2.15rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.07em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold);
}

.footer-bar {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 0.9rem 0.4rem 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: var(--slate);
}
.to-top:hover { color: var(--maroon); }

/* ——— Reveal ——— */
[data-reveal] {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(22px);
  transition: opacity 0.8s var(--ease-out), transform 0.8s var(--ease-out);
}
[data-reveal].is-in { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

[data-reveal="stagger"] > * {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition: opacity 0.65s var(--ease-out), transform 0.65s var(--ease-out);
  transition-delay: calc(var(--i, 0) * 0.07s);
}
[data-reveal="stagger"].is-in > * { opacity: 1; transform: none; }

/* ——— Responsive ——— */
@media (max-width: 980px) {
  .proof__grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 1.5rem 1.25rem; }
  .school-board { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .community__grid,
  .together__split,
  .pulse__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .community__media {
    max-width: min(100%, 22rem);
    justify-self: start;
  }
  .together__head {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    justify-items: start;
  }
  .together__portrait {
    justify-self: start;
  }
  .news-card {
    grid-template-columns: minmax(6.5rem, 8rem) 1fr;
  }
  .life-rail { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 780px) {
  .header-inner {
    min-height: 0;
    padding: 0.1rem 0;
  }
  .logo img { height: 5.7rem; }
  .footer-brand img { height: 5.7rem; }
  .header-pill,
  .header-outline { display: none; }
  .nav-toggle { display: flex; }
  .header-right {
    flex: 1;
    align-items: flex-end;
  }
  .nav-primary {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 6.25rem 1rem auto;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    gap: 0;
    background: rgba(0, 33, 71, 0.97);
    border-radius: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0.65rem;
    display: none;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 36px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.28);
    letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }
  .site-header.is-open .nav-primary { display: flex; }
  .nav-primary a {
    padding: 0.8rem 0.95rem;
    border-radius: 0.55rem;
    text-transform: none;
    letter-spacing: 0.01em;
    font-weight: 600;
  }
  .nav-primary a:hover { background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08); color: var(--white); }
  .nav-mobile-only { display: block; }

  .hero { padding-top: 1.25rem; }
  .hero__word { text-align: left; }
  .hero__top, .hero__brand { text-align: left; }
  .hero__word-slot { --word-size: 14cqi; }
  .hero__mask { aspect-ratio: 16 / 10; }

  .news-card {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .news-card__media {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    min-height: 0;
  }

  .journey__layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
  .journey__intro h2 {
    max-width: none;
  }

  .school-chip {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    min-height: 0;
  }
  .school-chip__photo {
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 10;
    order: -1;
  }
  .school-chip__photo img {
    object-position: center center;
  }
  .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
}

@media (max-width: 520px) {
  .life-rail { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .proof__grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .hero__bar { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html { scroll-behavior: auto; }
  *,
  *::before,
  *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
  .hero__brand,
  .hero__top,
  .hero__word,
  .hero__lede,
  .hero__actions .btn,
  .header-util > a,
  .header-util .nav-toggle,
  .nav-primary > a {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
  .hero__video { display: none; }
  [data-reveal],
  [data-reveal="stagger"] > * {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
  }
  .path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"] > .path-step::before,
  .path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"] > .path-step .path-step__go,
  .path-steps__grid[data-reveal="stagger"] > .path-step .path-step__label {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .school-board[data-reveal="stagger"] > .school-chip .school-chip__copy,
  .school-board[data-reveal="stagger"] > .school-chip .school-chip__photo img {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"] > .belong-card,
  .belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"] > .belong-card .belong-card__media,
  .belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"] > .belong-card .belong-card__footer,
  .belong__rail[data-reveal="stagger"] > .belong-card::after {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .alumni__stage[data-reveal] .alumni__quote,
  .alumni__stage[data-reveal] .alumni__meta,
  .alumni__faces[data-reveal="stagger"] > .testimonial-face,
  .alumni__faces[data-reveal="stagger"] > .testimonial-face img {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
  .alumni__faces[data-reveal="stagger"] > .testimonial-face:not(.is-active) {
    opacity: 0.5;
    transform: scale(0.94);
  }
  .journey__intro[data-reveal] .journey__badge,
  .journey__intro[data-reveal] h2,
  .journey__intro[data-reveal] > p:not(.journey__badge),
  .journey__intro[data-reveal] .btn,
  .journey__card[data-reveal],
  .journey__card[data-reveal] h3,
  .journey__card[data-reveal] .journey__search,
  .journey__card[data-reveal] .journey__browse,
  .journey__paths[data-reveal="stagger"] > a {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}